The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) is a peer-reviewed, electronic quarterly 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.
Vol 2, No 2 (2011)
Table of Contents
Reviews
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Prevalence of gastrointestinal pathogens in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis | ||
| Stephanie M. Fletcher, Damien Stark, John Ellis | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e30 | Abstract views: 449 | Order reprints | e30 |
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Health care delivery in Malaysia: changes, challenges and champions | ||
| Susan Thomas, LooSee Beh, Rusli Nordin | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e23 | Abstract views: 478 | Order reprints | e23 |
Original Articles
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Socioeconomic status and self-reported tuberculosis: a multilevel analysis in a low-income township in the Eastern Cape, South Africa | ||
| Jane Murray Cramm, Xander Koolman, Valerie Møller, Anna P. Nieboer | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e34 | Abstract views: 414 | Order reprints | e34 |
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Prevalence and predisposing factors regarding intestinal parasitic infections among rural primary school pupils at Minia Governorate, Egypt | ||
| Fatma A.A. Ibrahium | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e29 | Abstract views: 352 | Order reprints | e29 |
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Exposé of fallacious claims that male circumcision will increase HIV infections in Africa | ||
| Brian J. Morris, Jake H. Waskett, Ronald H. Gray, Daniel T. Halperin, Richard Wamai, Bertran Auvert, Jeffrey D. Klausner | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e28 | Abstract views: 544 | Order reprints | e28 |
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Factors associated to infant mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa | ||
| Pablo Viguera Ester, Alberto Torres, José M. Freire, Valentín Hernández, Ángel Gil | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e27 | Abstract views: 554 | Order reprints | e27 |
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Are some women more at risk of obstetric fistula in Uganda? Evidence from the Uganda demographic and health survey | ||
| Marguerite L. Sagna, Nazrul Hoque, Thankam Sunil | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e26 | Abstract views: 255 | Order reprints | e26 |
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Gender norms and family planning decision-making in Tanzania: a qualitative study | ||
| Sidney R. Schuler, Elisabeth Rottach, Peninah Mukiri | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e25 | Abstract views: 481 | Order reprints | e25 |
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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women in Cameroon | ||
| Anna L. Njunda, Jules C.N. Assob, Dickson S. Nsagha, Henri L.F. Kamga, Peter F Nde, Vucha C. Yugah | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e24 | Abstract views: 391 | Order reprints | e24 |
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Early alcohol use and problem drinking among students in Zambia and Uganda | ||
| Monica H. Swahn, Bina Ali, Jane Palmier, Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye, George Sikazwe, Jeremiahs Twa-Twa, Kasirye Rogers | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e20 | Abstract views: 397 | Order reprints | e20 |
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The provider cost of treating tuberculosis in Bauchi State, Nigeria | ||
| Nisser Ali Umar, Richard Fordham, Abubakar Ibrahim, Max Bachmann | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e19 | Abstract views: 538 | Order reprints | e19 |
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Verbal autopsy: an analysis of the common causes of childhood death in the Barekese sub-district of Ghana | PDF HTML | |
| Stephen Manortey, Adrienne Carey, Daniel Ansong, Ryan Harvey, Brian Good, Joseph Boaheng, Benjamin Crookston, Ty Dickerson | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e18 | Abstract views: 654 | Order reprints | e18 |
Reports
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International collaboration to enhance the fight against HIV/AIDS: Report of a consultative meeting between the University of Buea in Cameroon and the Goldfarb School of Nursing in the USA | ||
| Dickson S. Nsagha, Neal Rosenburg, Holly Diesel, Clement M. Sab, Donna Taliaferro | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e22 | Abstract views: 294 | Order reprints | e22 |
Case Reports
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Severe tungiasis in northwest Tanzania: a case series | ||
| Humphrey D. Mazigo, Emmanuel Bahemana, Ocimund Dyegura, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Maria Zinga, Eveline T. Konje, Rebecca Waihenyakeni, Jorg Heukelbach | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e21 | Abstract views: 280 | Order reprints | e21 |
Letters
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Need to intensify emergency obstetric care services in Nigeria | ||
| Perpetus C. Ibekwe | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e33 | Abstract views: 316 | Order reprints | e33 |
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Program evaluation as an important practical implication of Van Howe and Storm’s paper | ||
| Mpho Selemogo | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e32 | Abstract views: 237 | Order reprints | e32 |
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Insured persons dilemma about other family members: a perspective on the national health insurance scheme in Nigeria | ||
| Nasir Umar, Shafiu Mohammed | DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2011.e31 | Abstract views: 325 | Order reprints | e31 |
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