Browsing Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care by Journals "International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health"
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Determinants of Health Facility Utilization at Birth in South Sudan
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-09)South Sudan has a high maternal mortality ratio estimated at 800 deaths per 100,000 live births. Birth in health facilities with skilled attendants can lower this mortality. In this cross-sectional study, we determined the ... -
Food Insecurity among International Migrants during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-27)The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and the measures imposed to control it have impacted food security globally, particularly among vulnerable populations. Food insecurity, in turn, has repercussions on health, exacerbating ... -
High Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms among Particleboard Workers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-18)Work in the wood industry might be associated with respiratory health problems. The production of particleboard used for furniture making and construction is increasing in many countries, and cause dust, endotoxin and ... -
Key decision makers and actors in selected newborn care practices: A community-based survey in northern Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-16)Knowledge of key decision makers and actors in newborn care is necessary to ensure that health interventions are targeted at the right people. This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Lira district, Northern Uganda. ... -
Prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among tanzanian iron and steel workers: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-16)Iron and steel factory workers in Tanzania are likely to develop noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to exposure to high sound levels. Studies on hearing status in this population are lacking. The aims of this study were ... -
Reduced Cross-Shift Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms among Integrated Textile Factory Workers in Ethiopia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Chronic respiratory symptoms and reduction in lung function has been described as a common health problem among textile workers in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this study was to measure lung function ...