Vol 5, No 1 (2014)

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Original Research
Spatial analysis of factors associated with household subscription to the National Health Insurance Scheme in rural Ghana
Stephen Manortey, James VanDerslice, Steve Alder, Kevin A. Henry, Benjamin Crookston, Ty Dickerson, Scott Benson
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1050 | 04 February 2014

Original Research
Battling malaria in rural Zambia with modern technology: A qualitative study on the value of cell phones, geographical information systems, asymptomatic carriers and rapid diagnostic tests to identify, treat and control malaria
David Nygren, Arvid L. Isaksson
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1038 | 04 February 2014

Original Research
Prevalence of Tinea capitis infection among primary school children in a rural setting in south-west Nigeria
Olusola Ayanlowo, Ayesha Akinkugbe, Rita Oladele, Mobolanle Balogun
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1046 | 04 February 2014

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The demographic implications of the HIV prevalence trend in Nigeria
Roland C. Abah
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1039 | 04 February 2014

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HIV risk sexual behaviors among teachers in Uganda
Lillian Ayebale, Lynn Atuyambe, William Bazeyo, Erasmus O. Tanga
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1047 | 04 February 2014

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Medication adherence among elderly patients with high blood pressure in Gweru, Zimbabwe
Elizabeth Wariva, James January, Julita Maradzika
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1041 | 04 February 2014

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Challenges to implementing a National Health Information System in Cameroon: perspectives of stakeholders
Emmanuel Ngwakongnwi, Mary Bi Suh Atanga, Hude Quan
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1044 | 04 February 2014

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Integration of oral health into primary health care system: Views of primary health care workers in Lagos State, Nigeria
Matilda Braimoh, Eyitope Ogunbodede, Abiola Adeniyi
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1045 | 04 February 2014

Original Research
Assessing the contributions of private health facilities in a pioneer private-public partnership in childhood immunization in Nigeria
Chukwuemeka Oluoha, Chukwuemeka Umeh, Hycienth Ahaneku
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1040 | 04 February 2014

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Kenya comprehensive school health policy: Lessons from a pilot program
Job Wasonga, Betty Ojeny, Gordon Oluoch, Ben Okech
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1042 | 04 February 2014

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The prevalence of self-reported smoking and validation with urinary cotinine among commercial drivers in major parks in Lagos, Nigeria
Obianuju B. Ozoh, Michelle G. Dania, Elvis M. Irusen
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1043 | 04 February 2014

Original Research
Social deterministic factors to participation in the National Health Insurance Scheme in the context of rural Ghanaian setting
Stephen Manortey, Steve Alder, Benjamin Crookston, Ty Dickerson, James VanDerslice, Scott Benson
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1049 | 04 February 2014

Original Research
Assessment of the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions in Lesotho public hospitals: A novel methodology based on principles of antibiotic prescribing
Matthias Adorka, Honoré K. Mitonga, Martie Lubbe, Jan Serfontein, Kirk Allen
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Journal of Public Health in Africa | Vol 5, No 1 | a1051 | 04 February 2014