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Announcements

Change of Publication Frequency

2024-09-17

Greetings AJHS readers and users,

Kindly note that the frequency of publication has been revised from bi-monthly (6 issues per year) to quarterly (4 issues per year). 

Thank you for your continued support. 

AJHS Revised Guidelines

2024-07-10

We are excited to announce the revised and updated guidelines for submitting manuscripts to African Journal of Health Sciences.

You can find the revised and updated guidelines under the Guidelines tab on the top menu bar, or click on the link provided. 

Current Issue

Vol. 38 No. 3 (2025)

Published: 2026-03-19

Articles

Influence of Community Based Health Education on Family Planning Use among Pastoralist Women of Reproductive Age in West Pokot County, Kenya: A quasi-experimental study

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.1

Samuel Lopar Kipunaa, Mary Kipmerewo, Alex Chebor (Author)
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Adherence to Hemodialysis Regimen and Biochemical Outcomes in Patients on Maintenance Dialysis: A Comparative Analysis Across Three Avenue Hospitals

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.2

Gabriel Njuguna Kilonzo, Elijah Mwangi Githinji, Drusilla Makworo, Ermias Terefe Mergia (Author)
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Genital Chlamydia trachomatis Infection among Women of Childbearing Age in Endemic and Non-Endemic Regions of Tanzania

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.3

Lucy A. Namkinga, Hussein M. Juma, Rehesina H. Senkoro (Author)
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Characterisation of Drug-Resistant Strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolated from TB and HIV Co-Infected Patients Attending Chest Clinic at Kericho County Referral Hospital, Kenya

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.4

Roseline Bosibori, Janeth Kombich, Ibrahim Daud (Author)
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Seropositivity of Hepatitis A, B and E Viruses in Two Socio-Economically Distinct Neighbouring Urban Communities in Lusaka, Zambia

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.5

Tracy N Phiri, Mutinta Muchimba, Annie Kanunga, Edford Sinkala, Paul Kelly (Author)
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Prevalence, Patterns, Aetiology, Comorbidities and Management of Epistaxis in an Emergency Department in Central Tanzania

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.6

Zephania Abraham, Ndikumana Jonas Cypirian (Author)
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Prevalence of Comorbid Diseases and Impact on Anaesthesia Outcomes in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.7

Olufemi Adebayo Ige, Joshua Olayinka Oni, Olubukonla Omowumi Oluwanaike, Lookman Oluwatosin Lawal (Author)
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Medication Adherence and Factors Associated with Optimal Adherence Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients Aged 40 and Older in Kericho County, Kenya

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.8

Wandia Florence, Wanzala Joel (Author)
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Maternal Nutritional Knowledge in Association with the Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of their School-Going Children: A case of Kayole-Soweto Informal Settlement, Nairobi County, Kenya

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.9

Lynne N. Michuki, Jasper K. Imungi, Dasel W. M. Kaindi (Author)
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Children with Cerebral Palsy Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.10

Adraina Naa Morkor Asante, Felix Oppong Kintampo, Kwaku Poku Asante, Martina Baisiwa Johnson, George Obeng Adjei, Ebenezer Badoe (Author)
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Kenyan Children with Tonsillar Enlargement

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.11

Emmily Koech, Asito Stephen Amolo, Ian Onditi, Kevin Waomba, Bonface Ariera, Sidney Ogolla (Author)
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Assessing Physical, Mental, Social and Nutritional Health Needs of Students in a Special Needs School in North Central Nigeria

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v38i3.12

Bilqis Wuraola Alatishe-muhammad, Munirat Ayoola Afolayan, Oluwatosin Wuraola Akande, Omorola Motunrayo Adeyemi, Hafsat Abolore Ameen, Oladimeji Akeem Bolarinwa, Ganiyu Adekunle Salaudeen, Precious Ebube Anyakorah, David Chinaecherem Innocent (Author)
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