Journal Description

Summary: JPHTR is an open-access journal that is dedicated to publishing, archiving, and expanding access to scientific research in all areas of public health and toxicology.


Publisher: African Centre of Excellence for Public and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt.


Identifier: Print ISSN - 3043-4645 | Electronic ISSN - 3043-4653


Frequency: Four (4) Issues per year. Accepted articles will be published immediately (in advance).


Abides by:  Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).


Contact e-mail: editor@jphtr.com


Collaborators: World Bank, Association of African Universities (AAU), National Universities Commission (NUC), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the University of Port Harcourt.

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Volume 3, Number : 3
August 7, 2026
Current Issue

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2026)

Published: Nov 14, 2026

Articles

Factors Influencing IPC Guideline Adherence Among Healthcare Workers in a Private Hospital in Kampala, Uganda

Abdul Wahabu Kakooza (1), Fortunatus Udochukwu Mgbudem (2)
(1) African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Public Health, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
360-369
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.74

Prevalence and Determinants of Antepartum Haemorrhage Among Pregnant Women at a Tertiary Hospital in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Egba Chiamaka Favour (1), Kanikwu Phoebe Nwamaka (2), Egba Friday Chibuzor (3)
(1) Department of Nursing Science, Centre for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Nursing Science, Centre for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Nursing Science, Centre for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
370-378
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.75

Knowledge of Nutritional Counseling and Developmental Role-Play for Pediatrics Among Midwives and Mothers in the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Nyong Esther Effiong (1), Okeke Kingsley Udechukwu (2), Israel Chidinma Egbichi (3), Gerber Karin (4)
(1) Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Enugu Campus ,
(4) Nursing Science Department, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
379-385
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.76

Nurses’ Perspectives on the Physical and Mental Health Consequences of Methamphetamine Abuse among Youths at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu

Nwekeoma Grace Ebele (1), Jacob Joy Nkeiruka (2), Zaccheus Adeyanju Ope (3)
(1) Department of Nursing Division, ACEPUTOR, University of Port Harcourt ,
(2) Department of Nursing Science, Southern Delta University, Ozoro ,
(3)
386-395
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.77

Impact Of Breastfeeding Practices On Neonatal Infection Rates As Perceived By Nursing Mothers In Omagwa, Rivers State

Idris Aishat Aderayo (1), Nnaemezie Nkiru Onyinyechukwu (2)
(1) Africa Center of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Africa Center of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
396- 405
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.78

Self-care Strategies To Combat Burnout Among Health Professionals In Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. Masaka District, Uganda

Nanyonga Shadia (1), Jane Ebubedike (2), Daniel Achoda (3), Jean Namatovu (4), Kakooza Abdul Wahabu (5), Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe (6)
(1) African Center of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Law, Nigerian British University ,
(3) African Center of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(4) African Center of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(5) African Center of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(6) Department of Nursing Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
406-416
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.79

Comparative Study On Food Safety And Hand Hygiene Practices Among Food Vendors Located Within University Of Uyo Campuses.

Ukeme Ndifreke Etim (1), Faith Diorgu (2)
(1) Department of Public Health Nursing, Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health in Public Toxicological Research, (ACE-PUTOR) University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Public Health Nursing, Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health in Public Toxicological Research, (ACE-PUTOR) University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
417-425
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.80

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Rabies in Makurdi, Benue State, North Central Nigeria.

Philomena M. Ikye-Tor (1), Terungwa J. Ikye-Tor (2), Jacob K. Kwaga (3), Grace S. N. Kia (4), Veronica O. Ameh (5), Jarlath U. Umoh (6)
(1) Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State ,
(2) Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Makurdi, Benue State ,
(3) Africa Center of Excellence on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna ,
(4) Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kaduna State ,
(5) Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State ,
(6) Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa, Akwa Ibom State
426-435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.81

Assessment Of Community Perception And Challenges Of Malaria Prevention Strategies In Mkar Community

Joseph Odo (1), Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul (2)
(1) Africa Center for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt ,
(2) Africa Center for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt
436-445
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.83

Preventive Strategies for Occupational Hazards among Nurses in Burn and Plastic Units of Public Tertiary Hospitals, Rivers State.

Aghalome Oghenemavwe (1), Grace Robisson-Bassey (2), Maureen Dike Frank (3)
(1) Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University ,
(2) Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University. ,
(3) Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University.
458- 465
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.85

Systematic Review

Influence Of Occupational Exposure To Ultraviolet Radiation And Flying Particles On Eye Health Among Welders In Umuonyeali Industrial Market, IMO State

Alice Chinanu Adiele (1), Ogubuike Chigozirim (2), Omezuruike Iheanyi Okonko (3)
(1) Africa Center of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Community Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
446-457
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no4.84
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