American Journal of Health Research

Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015

  • Impact of Climate Change on the Outbreak of Infectious Diseases among Children in Bangladesh

    A. K. M. Kamruzzaman, Md. Sarwar Jahan, Md. Redwanur Rahman, Most. Manzuara Khatun

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: 15 December 2014
    Accepted: 28 December 2014
    Published: 14 January 2015
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    Abstract: The impact of climate change and global warming are worldwide and global concern. Bangladesh is unfortunately home to many infectious diseases. Climate change related events like temperature, rainfall, humidity etc. have direct and indirect adverse impacts on the outbreak of infectious disease among children. A number of water, air and vector borne... Show More
  • Knowledge, Attitude, Perceptions of Adult Males towards Childhood Immunizations in Southwest Nigeria

    Segun Mathew Agboola, Olusegun Adesola Busari, Beatrice Titilola Segun-Agboola, Toye Jude Olajide, Olabode Muftau Shabi, Olayide Toyin Elegbede

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 8-12
    Received: 29 December 2014
    Accepted: 15 January 2015
    Published: 27 January 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Immunisation is a cost effective public health intervention in reducing morbidity and mortality from vaccine preventable diseases worldwide. In Nigeria, childhood immunisation against poliomyelitis is still bedeviled by setbacks which are multifactorial. Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and... Show More
  • Capacity for Development of Primary Care Residency Programs in Non-Teaching Hospitals in New York State (NYS)

    Fabio V. Lima, Karen Goldsteen, Raymond L. Goldsteen, Laura Chiu, Shamuel Yagudayev, Norman H. Edelman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 13-17
    Received: 3 December 2014
    Accepted: 20 January 2015
    Published: 30 January 2015
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    Abstract: Purpose: The demand for physicians in the U.S., especially those practicing adult primary care, is accelerating and will inevitably require the expansion of residencies, despite current constraints on funding for graduate medical education (GME). A previous study showed little interest in or capacity for expansion of primary care residencies in cur... Show More
  • HIV Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Rural Pregnant Women in North Central Nigeria

    Christian Isichei, Pamela Brown, Mercy Isichei, Jean Njab, Tinuade Oyebode, Prosper Okonkwo

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 18-23
    Received: 4 January 2015
    Accepted: 18 January 2015
    Published: 30 January 2015
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    Abstract: Aim: To determine the prevalence of HIV infection and associated risk factors among rural pregnant women in Plateau state, Nigeria. Study Design: The study involved a cross-sectional study of pregnant rural women in antenatal clinics (ANCs) in five (5) rural villages of Mangu Local Government area of Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. Methodolog... Show More
  • Factors Contributing to Lower than Expected Recovery Rates of HIV Negative Children on the Therapeutic Feeding Program

    Ephias Gudyanga, Nyashadzashe Sharon Gudyanga, Anna Gudyanga, Ropafadzo Shumirai Tshalibe

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 24-36
    Received: 14 January 2015
    Accepted: 29 January 2015
    Published: 9 February 2015
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    Abstract: The study sought to find out factors contributing to lower than expected recovery rates of HIV negative children on the therapeutic feeding program. Qualitative design was employed. Twenty (20) caregivers were interviewed at Gweru District Health Offices in Zimbabwe. Findings indicated that socio-economic factors, level of education and caring prac... Show More
  • Effects of Surya Nadi Pranayama on Components of Health-Related Fitness

    Baljinder Singh Bal

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2015
    Pages: 46-51
    Received: 1 February 2015
    Accepted: 9 February 2015
    Published: 15 February 2015
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    Abstract: The present study was conducted with the objective to determine the short term practice of Surya Nadi pranayama on components of health-related fitness. For the purpose of present study 36 university level girls between the age group of 21-26 years were selected. The subjects were purposively assigned into two groups: Group-A: Experimental (n1=18);... Show More