BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation/cutting is a harmful practice which has effect on female’s wellbeing. However, the practice has continued to prevail in many cultures. Research on the social determinants of the ...

n the context of reduced transmission of malaria, it is essential to examine the association between exposure to malaria and haemoglobin level. This study measured the Haemoglobin level of children 2–9 years of age ...

BACKGROUND: Early treatment seeking for cough is crucial in the prevention and control of Tuberculosis. This study was intended to assess treatment seeking intention of people with cough of more than two weeks, and to ...

Background: Friends are considered an important source of advice and information about sex. Sexual communication has been noted in various situations to be predictive of condom use. Therefore it is important to explore and ...

BACKGROUND: Utilizations of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among young people is vital in reducing sexual and reproductive health problems. This study investigated young people’s perceptions and barriers ...

The study investigated three public higher education institutions’ academic staffing practices in which guidelines (institutional /national level) these institutions have, the criteria they use, the organ responsible and ...

Cervical cancer is a global public health problem accounting for the fourth most common cancer-affecting women worldwide. Detection of the pre malignant form by cervical screening in the target age group is one of the ...

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires lifelong medical treatments and a life style adjustment. To prevent serious morbidity and mortality, it requires dedication to demanding self-care behaviors ...

Back ground: In developing countries the number of children orphaned by AIDS is growing rapidly. Consequently, the psychological well-being of these children has become a serious concern. Objectives: To assess the psychological ...

Introduction: Maternity waiting homes are temporary shelters for pregnant women located near to health institutions and it has been endorsed by WHO since 1996 as one component of a comprehensive package to reduce maternal ...