Archive:: Central African Journal of Public Health:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Rabies in and Around Lafia Metropolis, Nigeria

Reuben Christopher Rine, Gyar Silas Dogara, Mwanta Dachung Pam

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

Pages: 27-33

Received: 6 June 2017

Accepted: 27 June 2017

Published: 25 July 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20170303.11

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Abstract: Rabies is endemic in Nigeria and other developing countries, killing 55,000 people annually. This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and practices of rabies in and around Lafia, Central Nigeria. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to 200 consenting respondents from urban and sub-urban areas in Lafia. Of... Show More

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Gender and Age Related Disparity in Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among Elderly Pensioners in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Braimoh Omoigberai Bashiru, Achalu Ernest, Okpako Johnson Egodotaire

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2017

Pages: 34-39

Received: 16 June 2017

Accepted: 5 July 2017

Published: 9 August 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20170303.12

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Abstract: There is an increased interest in looking at age and gender differences in health and disease, including oral health. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of age and gender on oral health knowledge, attitude and practice of pensioners in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The research was analytic descriptive survey in desi... Show More

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