Most Read Public Health Project Topics and Materials (Page 7)

1.1 ABSTRACT. High blood pressure is on rise globally affecting more women than men in many developing countries. It is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and hospitalization in Nigeria-Africa. Kearney. P.M. (2012). According to Aronow and Rysz (2011),the knowledge of the predisposing risk factor is vital in the modification of lifestyle... Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION This chapter presents the background information of the study, followed by general overview of the objectives, problem statement, aims and specific objectives, research questions and justification of the study. BACKGROUND Vehicular accident is an inadvertent and unanticipated event usually resulting in injury or property damage.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Since the identification of the first human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) case, developments have been underway to find treatment for the virus. Antiretroviral agents, especially when used in highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens, have produced dramatic decreases in morbidity and mortality of HIV infected people and has... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: It is widely accepted that community-based interventions are vital strategies towards reduction of maternal and neonatal mortalities in developing countries. This study has aimed at finding the effectiveness of a Community-Based Continuous Training (CBCT) project, on improving birth preparedness, male involvement and maternal... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Factors Accounting For The Failure To Achieve Eradication O f Guinea Worm In The Tamale Municipality. The Guinea Worm Eradication Programme (GWEP) began in Tamale Municipality 1989 with the objective o f eradicating the disease in five years or by 1994. This could not be achieved. Further extension o f the program for 2 years was... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study is a community-based study to determine the factors contributing to the delayed arrival of women with pregnancy-related complication to the health facilities in the Assin District of Ghana. The women with pregnancy-related complications in the district often arrive at the health facilities in the district so late, that this... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The annual distribution, distribution by place of work and by an occupational group of all the silicotic cases recorded at Gold Fields Ghana Limited (GGL) Hospital, Tarkwa from 1973 to 1996 were analysed. The trends of annual incidence rates of silicosis among GGL workers as a whole and separately among GGL underground workers and GGL... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem on the increase in Nigeria. Few studies have investigated the circumstances and factors associated with parental decisions taken following an adolescent pregnancy, in spite of the implications of these on the adolescent. This study was designed to assess factors influencing... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The problem of sexual exploitation of children has become a major global concern. In the recent past, cases of sexual abuse among children have increased in Kenya. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, knowledge, forms, effects and remedial measures of child sexual abuse among primary school pupils in Nakuru Municipality.... Continue Reading

Globally, community case management of malaria (CCMM) has proved to be effective in the management of malaria as the community as health workers as they provide the necessary outreach in getting to the household and capturing the cases in the community. The access to healthcare in Kenya is riddled with cases of affordability, acceptability and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Adolescent pregnancy is an important public health problem on the increase in Nigeria. Few studies have investigated the circumstances and factors associated with parental decisions taken following an adolescent pregnancy, in spite of the implications of these on the adolescent. This study was designed to assess factors influencing... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study is a community-based study to determine the factors contributing to the delayed arrival of women with pregnancy-related complication to the health facilities in the Assin District of Ghana. The women with pregnancy-related complications in the district often arrive at the health facilities in the district so late, that this... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Introduction and objectives:  Breastfeeding is recommended for infants from birth to two years and beyond and is expected to be offered to be offered on demand. In developed countries, women have suffered abuse (verbally or physically confronted) and made to feel embarrassed for breastfeeding in public places. It is not clear if... Continue Reading

Across the entire globe, 75% of people are aware of their HIV Status, at the same time  79% of the people living with HIV are now accessing anti-retroviral therapy while 81%  of those people are at the same time accessing the treatment and have suppressed viral  loads. Nakuru County viral suppression stands at 88.3 % (30,407) below the UNAIDS ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: The National Malaria Control Program of Ghana recommends the use of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy using sulfadoxine pyrimethamine (SP) 10 prevent malaria and associated complications. There is overwhelming evidence, however thai uptake of this inlervention in th ecountry is Jow. This low uptake is... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the factors that lead to low birth weight (LB W) of children born in the health units in Bushenyi district. The objectives were to establish the prevalence of LBW of babies born in the health units and to establish the relationship between LBW and selected risk factors. The first four hundred and ninety five... Continue Reading

Abstract BACKGROUND OF STUDY AREA The South Tongu District is one of the twelve districts in the Volta Region of Ghana. The district lies in the southern section of the region. It is bounded on the north by the North Tongu District, on the east by the Akatsi District, on the South by the Keta District, all in the Volta Region and on the west by... Continue Reading

Abstract  The HIV/AIDS pandemic continue to spread in Sub Saharan Africa and Ghana is no exception, 2001 estimates of prevalence from sentinel centres across the country suggest between 3 to 4 percent. This study was conducted in Agogo, in the Ashanti Akim North District of Ghana. It is a qualitative descriptive study that set out to describe the... Continue Reading

A ne amia is a major public health concern, and it is one of the leading causes of morbidities and mortalities among infants globally according to world Health Organization. This study aimed at determining anemia prevalence, understanding its major risk factors and spatial distribution among children below the age of 5 years in Ugandan population.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Currently hypertension is a growing public health problem in many developing countries including Rwanda. However, its knowledge among patients has not yet investigated in Rwanda. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the patient’s knowledge, attitude and practice towards risk factors of hypertension in Bugesera District Hospital.... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Most developed countries have made significant progress in addressing maternal morbidity and maternity, but it appears that countries with very high maternal mortality burdens have made little progress in improving maternal health outcomes. Despite having only about 2% of the world’s population, Nigeria contribute about 10%... Continue Reading