Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association​​​​​​​ is the official journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association.
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Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:26
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How marketing mix (7Ps) affect the patients’ selection of a hospital: experience of a low-income country
Applying marketing mix in the hospitals is necessary for their success. It is also important to optimize the price, developing services, increasing health literacy, and improving financial resources. Experts a...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:25 -
Views and attitudes of university students in Upper Egypt towards youth health centers
A healthy youth is considered the major human resource for any country development. They are suffering from unmet health needs. Considering these needs and their attitude towards the use of youth health center...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:24 -
A predictive model of the sunscreen use in the paddy workers based on the health action process approach model: a path analysis
Skin cancer is considered as one of the most common cancers in the world. There is little information about identifying factors affecting sunscreen use among paddy workers and their protective behavior. The pr...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:23 -
Knowledge and health beliefs of reproductive-age women in Alexandria about tetanus toxoid immunization
Maternal neonatal tetanus is a substantial public health problem in many developing countries. In 2017, nearly, 30,848 newborns died of neonatal tetanus; thus, high immunization coverage remains a necessity. T...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:22 -
Perceptions and reasons of E-cigarette use among medical students: an internet-based survey
Nowadays, E-cigarette use shows a significant increase among adults and youth in many countries, although there is still a public health debate about its relative effects compared to the traditional cigarettes.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:21 -
The quality of work life and turnover intentions among Malaysian nurses: the mediating role of organizational commitment
Understanding the factors influencing nurses’ turnover intention, particularly the work life quality and commitment to organization, is important to all countries suffering from nursing shortage. The study aim...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:20 -
Perceived benefits and barriers towards exercise among healthcare providers in Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt
Physical inactivity is considered a problem with great impact on morbidity and mortality. There is a necessity to combat this behavior through an assessment of barriers and benefits perceived by subjects.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:19 -
Prevalence and determinants of mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact in The Gambia: a secondary data analysis
Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) between mother and the newborn brings many benefits including its potential to promote the survival of the newborn. Nevertheless, it is a practice that is underutilized in many resou...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:18 -
The Covid19 outbreak: a catalyst for digitization in African countries
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:17 -
Hypertensive patients’ knowledge of cardiovascular disease in Calabar, Nigeria
This study aimed at assessing knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors and prevention, among hypertensive patients in a developing country setting with high cardiometabolic disease morbidity and mortal...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:16 -
Quantitative determination of selenium in the most common food items sold in Egypt
Particular interest in selenium (Se) was generated as a result of clinical studies showing that balanced Se dietary system is very important for many physiological processes. There is no recent information ava...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:15 -
Pneumonia among under-five children in Alexandria, Egypt: a case-control study
Pneumonia among under-five children constitutes a major public health concern. Studies examining risk factors for pneumonia in Egypt are limited.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:14 -
Women’s enlightenment and early antenatal care initiation are determining factors for the use of eight or more antenatal visits in Benin: further analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey
Within the continuum of reproductive health care, antenatal care (ANC) provides a platform for vital health care functions, such as disease prevention, health promotion, screening, and diagnosis. It has been w...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:13 -
Spatial analysis of completeness of death registration in Egypt
Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems should be the primary source of routine mortality data. However, there is lack of information about the completeness of death registration at the sub-nati...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:12 -
Multimodal intervention program to improve hand hygiene compliance: effectiveness and challenges
Hand hygiene (HH) is considered the most important measure to tackle the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. However, compliance with recommendations is usually low and effective improvement strat...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:11 -
Prevalence and allele frequency of Congenital Colour Vision Deficiency (CCVD) among students at Hawassa University, Ethiopia
The prevalence of congenital colour vision deficiency (CCVD) varies from race to race and differs in different geographic regions. Colour vision deficiency or colour blindness, is the inability or decreased ab...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:10 -
Socioeconomic inequalities in hidden hunger, undernutrition, and overweight among under-five children in 35 sub-Saharan Africa countries
Many underlying factors are assumed to contribute to the disparities in magnitude of childhood malnutrition. Notwithstanding, socioeconomic inequalities remain key measures to determine chronic and hidden hung...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:9 -
Fungal and parasitic contamination of indoor public swimming pools in Arak, Iran
Swimming is a popular exercise for different types of people at different ages. Public swimming pools are places where fungal infections can be easily transferred. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:8 -
Correction to: Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital
Following publication of the original article [1], we have been notified that one of the authors’ given names is not reflected correctly.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:7 -
Factors related to childbearing intentions among women: a cross-sectional study in health centers, Saveh, Iran
One of the most important demographic challenges over the recent three decades in the world has been a significant fall in the fertility rate. This study aimed to investigate factors related to childbearing in...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:6 -
Challenges of implementation of hospital accreditation in Iran: an exploratory factor analysis
Today, accreditation is considered as the most commonly used health assessment approach. Considering the importance and application of the process of this approach in the hospital, this study aimed to investig...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:5 -
Assessment of patient safety culture among paramedical personnel at general and district hospitals, Fayoum Governorate, Egypt
Healthcare is a high-risk industry that requires regular assessment of patient safety climate within healthcare organizations. This addresses the organizational cultural issues and explores the association bet...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:4 -
Prevalence and associated factors of internet addiction among young adults in Bangladesh
In the last decades, the use of internet has increased many folds, and internet addiction has become a severe public health issue around the world. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of internet addi...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:3 -
Persian language health websites on Ebola disease: less credible than you think?
Ebola virus disease is an emergency situation in the area of international public health for which currently, there is no standard treatment. Thus, there is an essential need for awareness of individuals about...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:2 -
Knowledge and attitudes about the use of emergency contraception among college students in Tamil Nadu, India
In India, a large number of pregnancies are unplanned resulting in unsafe and illegal abortion. For every legal abortion, 10 to 11 illegal abortions are occurring which endangers the health and survival of the...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2020 95:1 -
Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Groningen Frailty Indicator among Lebanese elderly people
The levels of frailty are anticipated to increase as a result of population aging. A valid instrument is required to detect individuals at high risk of frailty. The present research aimed to assess feasibility...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:28 -
A qualitative inquiry of sexuality in Iranian couples using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral skills paradigm
Sexuality is interwoven with individuals’ information, motivation, and behaviors.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:27 -
Awareness about breast cancer and mammogram among women attending outpatient clinics, Ain Shams University Hospitals, Egypt
Breast diseases in women, whether benign or malignant, are very commonly encountered. The breast is the commonest site for female cancer in Egypt (38.8%). Breast cancer screening can reduce morbidity and morta...
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Factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome among medical students at Ain Shams University
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common and potentially disabling gastrointestinal disorders. The pathogenesis of this disorder remains obscure. However, many etiological explanations point to...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:23 -
Quality of work life and factors associated with it among nurses in public hospitals, Iran
There is an acute shortage of nurses worldwide including Iran. Quality of work life is important for nurses as it affects the safety and quality of care provided for patients as well as organizational factors....
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:25 -
Relationship between risk perception and occupational accidents: a study among foundry workers
Risk perception is an effective factor in the determining of the incidence of unsafe behaviors and the occurrence of occupational accidents in the workplace.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:24 -
Patient safety: knowledge, influence and attitude among physicians: an exploratory study
Patient safety is regarded as a global problem by which both developed and developing worlds are affected. It is defined as avoidance and prevention of patient injuries or adverse events, which could result du...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:22 -
Safe injection awareness and practices among nursing staff in an Egyptian and a Saudi hospital
Unsafe injection practices are an occupational hazard among the nursing staff. Awareness of nurses’ staff members about safe injection practices may vary between different hospitals according to the policies a...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:21 -
Pesticide usage and occupational hazards among farmers working in small-scale tomato farms in Cameroon
Agriculture is undoubtedly the backbone of the Cameroonian economy, and other economic activities thrive only if production in this sector is assured. It has been estimated that approximately 25 million agricu...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:20 -
Effect of an educational intervention on breastfeeding knowledge and attitude among interns at Cairo University Hospital
Professional advice provided to mothers has an effective role on the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding. Previous studies showed that health care providers had defective knowledge and skills necessary to...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:19 -
Prevalence and correlates of bullying and victimization among school students in rural Egypt
Knowledge on risk factors of bullying and victimization among school students is crucial for the implementation of preventive measures. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and correlates of sc...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:18 -
Helicobacter pylori among symptomatic Egyptian children: prevalence, risk factors, and effect on growth
This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and predictors of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among symptomatic children and the effect on growth.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:17 -
Infection control in child daycare centers: logistics, knowledge, and practices of caregivers
Children attending daycare centers (DCCs) are at high risk of contracting infectious diseases due to several factors including lack of knowledge among the caregivers about infection prevention and control prac...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:16 -
Prematurity, a significant predictor for worse outcome in viral bronchiolitis: a comparative study in infancy
The rate of admissions to hospital with bronchiolitis has increased over the past years. The reasons for this are likely to be multifactorial including improved survival of preterm infants.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:15 -
Prevalence, determinants, and outcomes of unintended pregnancy in Sohag district, Egypt
Unintended pregnancies may be mistimed or unwanted. It represents 40% of all pregnancies, and it had multiple risky health outcomes. It is essential to understand the factors affecting unintended pregnancies a...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:14 -
Outsourcing in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences; a before and after study
Outsourcing is a kind of participation between public and private sector. This should be monitored and supervised to enhance the quality of outsourced services and to prevent new problems in this area. Shiraz ...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:13 -
Prevalence of Internet addiction and its associated factors among female students at Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
Internet addiction is an increasing problem among university students worldwide. The Internet provides numerous educational advantages, but too much Internet use can lead to unfavorable outcomes such as social...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:12 -
Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students regarding smoking and substance abuse, Cairo University, Egypt
Involving medical personnel in all aspects of smoking control in the community is indispensable. In a trial to enhance the participation of healthcare professionals in smoking cessation activities, this study ...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:11 -
From privatization to health system strengthening: how different International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank policies impact health in developing countries
In the past several decades, the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have transitioned priorities from rebuilding European and Asian countries to decreasing poverty in developing countrie...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:10 -
Smoking dependence and anxio-depressive disorders in Tunisian smokers attending the smoking cessation clinic in a university hospital
Smokers with comorbid anxio-depressive disorders are more prone to progress to a more severe level of dependence and to experience more severe nicotine withdrawal symptoms than smokers without anxio-depressive...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:9 -
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among chronic kidney disease patients: an epidemiological study
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be avoided among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Till now, limited data are available on NSAID use in Egypt, and we aimed to study the prevalence an...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:8 -
Migraine, tension-type headache, and depression among Saudi female students in Taif University
Studies done in Saudi Arabia showed a high prevalence of headache among university students. Limited research was done to assess the relationship between headache and psychiatric disorders. The aim of this stu...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:7 -
Prevalence and factors associated with warts in primary school children in Tema District, Sohag Governorate, Egypt
Warts are one of the most common, persistent, and frustrating cutaneous problems encountered in dermatology clinical practice especially in younger generations.
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:6 -
The use of multiplex PCR for the detection of atypical pathogens in Egyptian children with CAP: a high rate of Bordetella pertussis in early infancy
Atypical pathogen infections played an important role in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children. Pathogen-specific clinical symptoms are often lacking, and it is difficult to detect atypical pathogens ...
Citation: Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association 2019 94:5
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