European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016

  • Changes in Rates of Measles Transmission and Force of Infection in Gweru City, Zimbabwe: A Retrospective Study

    Tawanda Marufu, Willard Tinago, Seter Siziya

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 28-31
    Received: 4 February 2016
    Accepted: 16 February 2016
    Published: 2 March 2016
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    Abstract: Introduction A study compared rates of measles transmission and force of infection in pre-vaccination era (1967), and at measles vaccine coverage rates of 50-80% (1978-84) and > 90% (1989). Using measles surveillance data cumulative proportions of measles cases by age were determined for the years 1967, 1978-89 (pooled) and 1989. From the cumulativ... Show More
  • Assessment of Magnitude and Factors Associated with Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic of Adama Town Health Facilities, Central Ethiopia

    Abel Girmay Mekuaninte, Alemayehu Worku, Dawit Jember Tesfaye

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 32-38
    Received: 20 December 2015
    Accepted: 27 December 2015
    Published: 16 March 2016
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    Abstract: Maternal mortality is a substantial public health burden in developing countries. Birth preparedness and complication readiness is a safe motherhood strategy which addresses delays that could increase the risk of dying in pregnancy, child birth and the immediate postpartum period. The main aim of this study was to assess magnitude and factors assoc... Show More
  • Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers Attending an Infant Welfare Clinic in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

    Sola Odu, Samson Ayo Deji, Eyitope Amu, Victor Aduayi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 39-43
    Received: 26 January 2016
    Accepted: 16 February 2016
    Published: 23 March 2016
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    Abstract: There is much concerns that despite the “Innocenti Declaration” and all efforts to promote Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria, the prevalence of malnutrition and infant mortality is high. The study determined the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of nursing mothers in Osogbo, Nigeria. The study design was cross sectional. A total of 328 nurs... Show More
  • Analysis of Antibacterial Activity of Antibiotics to Anaerobes of Female Genital Tract in Vitro

    Xuejun Zhan, Daze Xie, Xiangrong Shu, You Tang, Nanjin Zhou, Ge Dai

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: 14 February 2016
    Accepted: 10 March 2016
    Published: 24 March 2016
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    Abstract: This study to investigate predominant anaerobic bacteria and their sensitivity spectrum to antibiotics in female patients with genital tract infections from the local and thus to provide scientific basis for the appropriate use of antibiotics. Anaerobic culture method was used to culture and isolate anaerobes in female patients with genital tract i... Show More
  • Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Associated Iron Deficiency Anemia: Does Iron Supplementation Make Difference

    Mokhtar Mahfouz Shatla

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2016
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: 14 March 2016
    Accepted: 21 March 2016
    Published: 1 April 2016
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    Abstract: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is associated with high prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Eradication of H. pylori is associated with improvement of IDA. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of H. pylori eradication with and without the use of iron supplementation on IDA among patients with H. pylori infection. I... Show More