American Journal of Health Research

Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015

  • Relationship Between Blood Pressure and Lipid Profile on Obese Children

    Aidah Juliaty, Dianti Maya Sari B., Dasril Daud, Johan Setyawan Lisal

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 198-202
    Received: 29 April 2015
    Accepted: 13 May 2015
    Published: 29 May 2015
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  • Assessment of Reproductive Health Service Utilization and Associated Factors Among Adolescents (15-19 Years Old) in Goba Town, Southeast Ethiopia

    Birhan Gebreselassie, Abule Takele, Nigus Bililign, Addis Adera, Yonas Yimam Ayene, Ambachew Woreta, Markos Kidane

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 203-212
    Received: 27 May 2015
    Accepted: 01 June 2015
    Published: 15 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: More than a quarter of the world’s population is between the ages of 10 and24, with 86% living in less developed countries. These young people are tomorrow’s parents. The reproductive and sexual health decisions they make today will affect the health and wellbeing of their communities and of their countries for decades to come. Objectiv... Show More
  • Assessment of the HIV Infection Prevention Methods Preference and Its Associated Factors Among Debre Birhan University Students

    Addis Adera, Yonas Yimam, Kenean Getaneh, Tefera Mulugeta, Mullu Hailu, Ambachew Woreta, Markos Kidane

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 213-220
    Received: 27 May 2015
    Accepted: 01 June 2015
    Published: 15 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Significant proportions of the youth including university and college students are at high risk of HIV infection despite high level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS. In adolescents and youth population, HIV prevention will be relatively easy when strategies are designed to be in compatible with their desire. Currently, attention has been foc... Show More
  • Assessment of Male Partner’s Involvement in Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Associated Factors Among Males in PMTCT Services

    Addis Adera, Mesfin Wudu, Yonas Yimam, Markos Kidane, Ambachew Woreta, Tigabu Molla

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 221-231
    Received: 23 May 2015
    Accepted: 01 June 2015
    Published: 16 June 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Maintaining an adequate and safe Prevention Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV services and male partner’s involvement in PMTCT services are an issue of concern to local health planner especially with increase in population size and an increase in the number of medical facilities. Objectives: To describes whether methodological issues ... Show More
  • The Role of Trained Birth Attendants in Delivering PMTCT Services

    Christian O. Isichei, Arthur J. Ammann

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 232-238
    Received: 05 June 2015
    Accepted: 15 June 2015
    Published: 02 July 2015
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    Abstract: Nigeria was part of an HIV epidemic that once threatened to engulf all of West Africa. The trajectory was altered by the interventions of international donor agencies such as the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), local organizations, and other agencies who assisted in reducing the threat. Birth Attendants provide an important ... Show More
  • Assessment of Factors Affecting Long acting of Family Planning Utilization in Adigrat Town, Tigray, North-East Ethiopia

    Addis Adera Gebru, Atsede Fantahun Areas, Kahsu Gebrekirstos Gebrekidan, Woldegebriel Gebregziabher Kahsay, Weldegebral Gebru Tekle, Yefter Woldemicheal Hailu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 239-247
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 16 June 2015
    Published: 04 July 2015
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    Abstract: Back Ground: Family planning is a key to slowing unsustainable population growth and the resulting negative impacts on the economy, environment, and national and regional development efforts. Furthermore, the methods considered “long-acting” in this context are –Intera Uterine Devices and implants, vasectomy and female sterilization are considered ... Show More
  • Assessment of Risk Sexual Behaviors among Adults at Adigrat Town, Tigray, Ethiopia

    Addis Adera, Tilahun Belete, Zemzem Yassin, Meryem Adem, Weldegebriel Gebregziabher

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, July 2015
    Pages: 248-256
    Received: 30 May 2015
    Accepted: 16 June 2015
    Published: 08 July 2015
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    Abstract: Back Ground. Sexuality is experienced and expressed in thoughts, fantasies, desires, beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, practices, roles and relationships .The influences of families and peers on sexual risk behavior and risk perception of youths are not well addressed Objectives: To assess risk sexual behaviors among adults at Adigrat Town, Ti... Show More