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Editors-in-Chief
Prof. Vittorio Colizzi
Cameroon

Dr. John Nkengasong
Ethiopia

 


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The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent.
The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.

Current Issue

Vol 9, No 3 (2018)

Published: 2018-12-21

Original Articles

Global burden of diseases attributable to air pollution

Samuel Soledayo Babatola
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.813
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus in Burkina Faso: Screening, vaccination and evaluation of post-vaccination antibodies against hepatitis B surface antigen in newborns

Edwige T. Yelemkoure, Albert T. Yonli, Carla Montesano, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Birama Diarra, Théodora M. Zohoncon, Christelle W.M. Nadembega, Paul Ouedraogo, Charles Sombié, Serge Theophile Soubeiga, Issoufou Tao, Adama Gansane, Massimo Amicosante, Florencia Djigma, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Virginio Pietra, Jacques Simpore, Vittorio Colizzi
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.816
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APOBEC3G expression and HIV-1 infection in Burkina Faso

Tegwinde Rebeca Compaore, Serge Theophile Soubeiga, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Damehan Tchelougou, Cyrille Bisseye, Didier Romuald Bakouan, Issaka Compaore, Augustine Dembele, Albert Theophane Yonli, Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, Wendkuuni Florencia Djigma, Jacques Simpore
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.907
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Field application of the Micro Biological Survey method for the assessment of the microbiological safety of different water sources in Tanzania

Matteo Gionfriddo, Beatrice Nicolosi, Lorenza Murgia, Alyexandra Arienzo, Laura De Gara, Giovanni Antonini
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.905
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Design of a typical residence for the elderly in Morocco

M. Bouaoudate, J. El Harti, M. Maamar, R. Abouqal
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.835
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Assessment of adverse drug reactions in the home management of malaria cases of children under 5 years using artemisinin-based combination therapy in Mfou health district, Center region of Cameroon

Louis Essengue Bahina, Christian Jean Youmba, Rodrigue Biguioh Mabvouna, Joëlle Sobngwi
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.763
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The effect of self-efficacy and outcome expectation on medication adherence behaviour

Senanu Okuboyejo, Victor Mbarika, Nicholas Omoregbe
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.826
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Investigation of medicinal plants traditionally used as dietary supplements: A review on Moringa oleifera

Ivana Matic, Arianna Guidi, Maurice Kenzo, Maurizio Mattei, Andrea Galgani
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.841
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Mass media awareness campaign and the prevention of the spread of Lassa fever in the rural communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria: Impact evaluation

Joseph Oluchukwu Wogu
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.882
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A situational analysis of eye care services in Swaziland

Velibanti Nhlanhla Sukati, Vannesa Raquel Moodley, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.892
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The role of health insurance in the coverage of oral health care in Senegal

Mbathio Diop, Aida Kanouté, Massamba Diouf, Amadou Diaw Ndiaye, Cheikh Mouhamadou Mbacké Lo, Daouda Faye, Daouda Cissé
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.772
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Prevalence and correlates of alcohol use disorders among bipolar patients at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): A cross-sectional institution based study

Debebe W. Tensae, Haddis Solomon, Berhanu Boru, Wondale Getinet
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.829
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Establishing common leadership practices and their influence on providers and service delivery in selected hospitals in Lusaka province, Zambia

Regina M. Mulenga, Selestine Nzala, Wilbroad Mutale
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.823
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Reviews

The potential of RNA as a target for national screening of pre-cancer

Frank Karlsen, Margaret Muturi, Cosmas Muyabwa, Lars E. Roseng, Serge Bigabwa, Byamungu Chihongola, Lucy Muchiri
DOI https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2018.866
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