Central African Journal of Public Health

Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Attitudes and Practices of Students at the High School of Parcelles Assainies unit 13 on COVID-19 in Dakar, Senegal

    Mamadou Makhtar Mbacke Leye*, Mbayang Ndiaye*, Jeane Marie Diouf, Ibrahima Seck

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 145-153
    Received: 10 May 2024
    Accepted: 27 May 2024
    Published: 6 June 2024
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    Abstract: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a major public health problem in 2019. Like various countries of the world, Senegal has not been spared this scourge. As a result, it was necessary to study the attitudes and practices of the students of the Parcelles Assainies unit 13 high school in Dakar. A cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical st... Show More
  • Research Article

    Knowledge and Attitude of Adult Women Towards Early Prevention of Breast Cancer in a Local Government Area of a Southwestern State of Nigeria

    Ebenezer Obi Daniel*, Oluseyi Oludamilola Olawale, Ahmed Mamuda Bello, Michael Olabode Tomori, Michael Michael, Israel Olukayode Popoola, Adebanke Adetutu Ogun, Aisha Oluwakemi Salami, Olukayode Oladeji Alewi, Taiwo Aderemi Popoola, Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2024
    Pages: 154-162
    Received: 1 June 2024
    Accepted: 19 June 2024
    Published: 26 June 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20241003.12
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    Abstract: This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding breast self-examination (BSE) among adult women in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Breast cancer, a leading neoplasm among women, presents a significant global health challenge due to its high incidence and mortality rates. This descriptive cross-sectiona... Show More