J Med Public Health. 2024;5(2):JMPH-05-1107 | Open Access

Prevalence and Knowledge of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Aleku Area of Sayo District, Western Ethiopia: CommunityBased Cross-Sectional Study

Geletta Tadele, Abdi Samuel, Meseret Belete Fite, Geremu Tasew and Adugna Abera

Background: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) causes skin lesions, mainly ulcers, on exposed parts of the body and leave life-long scars that cause serious disability or stigma. The disease is a neglected tropical disease that has worldwide public health problem in many developing countries including Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of CL, and community knowledge of cutaneous ... Read more

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J Med Public Health. 2024;5(2):JMPH-05-1106 | Open Access

The Effectiveness of the "Keep Antibiotics Working" Campaign in Raising Awareness about Antibiotic Resistance in the UK

Chinweike Chinah

This study critically analyses the "Keep Antibiotics Working" public health campaign launched in the UK to raise awareness of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The study uses data from Public Health England and other relevant sources to analyse the increasing antibiotic-resistant infections in the UK and the need for initiatives like the campaign. The study also explores the campaign's ... Read more

REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Jun 03, 2024   PDF

J Med Public Health. 2024;5(2):JMPH-05-1105 | Open Access

Risk Assessment of Varicose Vein among School Teachers of Dhulikhel Municipality

Prabha Shrestha, Kalpana Dhamala, Robin Man Karmacharya and Satya Shrestha

Background: Varicose veins are abnormally dilated, tortuous superficial veins caused by incompetent venous valves. It is most common in prolonged standing professionals such as teachers, nurses, traffic police, shopkeepers, and bus conductors who have to stand daily for long. Likewise, teachers are also of those occupations requiring prolonged standing which puts them at risk of varicose veins. ... Read more