August 2017

Determinants of practices for dengue diagnosis among healthcare professionals working in public hospitals of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Dengue has become a major public health concern in Cote d’Ivoire since 2010. In malaria endemic countries, such as Cote d’Ivoire, healthcare workers often confuse dengue with other tropical fevers, such as malaria. However, to control dengue fever, healthcare workers must be knowledgeable about this disease. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 healthcare workers’ knowledge, attitude, and...

Author(s): Kouadio Daniel Ekra, Djibril Cherif, Damus Paquin Kouassi, Yao Lucien Konan, Daouda Coulibaly, Youssouf Traore, and Simplice N’cho Dagnan

August 2017

Barber’s knowledge and practice of biological hazards in relation to their occupation: A case of Hawassa Town, Southern Ethiopia

Many health hazards plus other contagious diseases and skin infections are related to barbers’ occupation, to which their clients are exposed to.  Barbers’ awareness and practice plays a vital part in the hindrance and management of these health related risks. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge and practice of barbers regarding biological hazards related to their occupation in...

Author(s): Deresse Daka