European Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017

  • The Role of Male Involvement in Modern Family Planning Utilization and Associated Factors in Arba Minch Town, Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopia

    Gemechu Kejela, Girma Mira, Belete Gaga, Aman Muktar, Behailu Ololo, Shanko Bezabehe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: May 02, 2017
    Accepted: May 20, 2017
    Published: Jul. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: Introduction: Men often have higher decision making power in matters such as sexual relations, family size, and seeking health care than women. On the contrary, women carry a disproportionate amount of responsibility for reproductive health matters including family planning. Even though women receive the bulk of reproductive health services, gender... Show More
  • Oral Health Knowledge and Attitude as Determinants of Oral Health Behavior in a Sample of Old People in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

    Braimoh Omoigberai Bashiru, Achalu Ernest, Okpako Johnson Egodotaire

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: Jun. 14, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 28, 2017
    Published: Jul. 27, 2017
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    Abstract: Adequate oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior are very important for the improvement of patient’s oral health. The objective of the study was to assess the oral health knowledge, attitude and behavior of elderly people in Port Harcourt and determine the relationship between these variables. The research was descriptive survey and correlatio... Show More