International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health Volume 1 Number 1

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IJTMRPH

ISSN: 2576-9499 (Online) ISSN: 2576-9502 (Print) www.ijtmrph.org

Vol 1 No 1 (2017) Research · Translate · Save Lives

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of TRANSLATIONAL MEDICAL RESEARCH and PUBLIC HEALTH Int. J. Trans Med Res Pub Hlth A Journal of the Global Health and Education Projects, Inc.


Translating Public and Population Health Research Into Policy and Actions Romuladus E. Azuine, DrPH, MPH, RN | Gopal K. Singh, PhD, MSc, MS | Shanita D. Williams, PhD, MPH, APRN | Evangeline T. Oparaocha, PhD, MSc | Shiv C. Marthur, MD | Stella M. Yu, ScD, MPH

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After nearly one year of planning and infrastructure acquisition, we are happy to publish the first issue of the International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health (IJTMRPH). IJTMRPH is a hybrid open-access, Addglobal your first bullet point here online• only health journal with a unique mission to provide a forum for the dissemination of scholarly work that translates the implications of medical, Addpopulation your second bullet point here public• and health research into policy and practical actions that improve the health and well-being of populations. IJTMRPH fills a gap that has • Add your third bullet point not received distinct attention in the here field of public and population health—that is, the translation of research into actions that alleviate suffering and save lives. IJTMRPH’s editorial philosophy will center on the authors, readers, and program and policy communities. We are looking for innovative researchers with rigorous research. In addition to the foundation of rigorous applied research, we anticipate that, authors will attempt to identify the implications of their scientific work well beyond the pages of scholarly journals or within the confines of classrooms and ivory towers. The journal looks for researchers willing to push the boundaries of rigorous and evidence-based research by identifying real-world applications of their research findings. Vol 1 No 1 (2017), Published: 2017-01-02; DOI: https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.V1.N1


Measures to Control the Prevalence of Pneumoconiosis in Coal Mining: A Review of the Literature Esther Ayaaba, MSc | Yi Liu, PhD | Yan Li, MSc | Lei Han, PhD | Quasanh Dan Yedu, MPH | Ni Chunhui, PhD

ABSTRACT Background: There are enormous health problems associated with the use of coal as energy. Dust emitted during the mining processes is identified as a specific risk factor for Coal Worker Pneumoconiosis (CWP) and other respiratory health problems. There is little published evidence on various health measures • Add your first bullet point here and their effectiveness in controlling CWP. This review seeks to provide a summary of the various health measures taken to reduce CWP in coalmines.

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Methods: We searched Google scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE and • Add your third bullet point here occupational health databases for published research articles, evaluation reports, official documents and regulations. Reference lists of relevant papers were hand searched. We retrieved a total of 1049 articles out of which 17 merited criteria for inclusion. Papers presenting evidence of prevention of CWP among coal miners were included.

Results: Many technological interventions are currently available to promote primary prevention of CWP by ensuring reduction in inhalable dust. This review identified laws and regulations, surveillance, direct dust control measures, risk assessment and compensations as ways of minimizing exposure to dust among coal workers, as means of preventing CWP. Conclusions and Implication for Translation: There is little evidence on the various measures stipulated in mining regulations that are adhered to and the extent to which they have been effective. Public strategy that combines various health measures including training of workers on safety measures will be much effective in preventing CWP. Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017), Published: 2017-01-05, DOI: https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.14


Sociodemographic Determinants of Early, Normal, and Delayed Menarche among Female College-Aged Students in Bangladesh Mst. Selina Khatun, MSc | Md. Rafiqul Islam, PhD | Md. Nazrul Mondal, PhD | Md. Nazrul Hoque, PhD | Clyde McNeil, MBA | Fatema Siddiqa, MBBS, FCPS

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Title and Content Layout with List Introduction: The onset of menstruation in adolescence is an important part of the maturational process. However, menstrual disorders are common in all parts of the society. The aim of this study was to identify the factors that • Add your first bullet point here influence the menarcheal age of adult female students in Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. •

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Methods: The data was collected from 1000 female students at Rajshahi • Add youra third bulletsampling point here University using purposive technique with direct interview method. The cross-sectional data was used for univariate analysis, to carry out the description of the variables and their attributes on data in list; and bivariate analysis, to find the associations among the variables. Results: The results revealed that among the respondents more than half (54%) experienced menarche at an early age, more than one-third (37.8%) experienced menarche at normal age, and a few (8.2%) experienced menarche at a later age. The results also revealed that a few (9.2%) respondents experienced irregular menstrual cycles whereas, most of the respondents (69.2%) suffered menstrual pain. The menarcheal age is significantly associated with their living areas. The association between age at menarche and socioeconomic factors was found to be statistically significant. The students having lower mean age at menarche live in urban areas with high family income than that of rural areas and middle or low family income group. Conclusion and Implications for Translations: Most of the respondents were experienced early menarche and suffered from menstrual pain. The sociodemographic factors were found significantly associated with age at menarche. Information on the factors that influence the menarcheal age of adult female students and related issues on reproductive health need special attention. Vol 1 No 1 (2017), Published: 2017-01-03, DOI: https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.27


International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health

Journal Information Editor-in-Chief: Romuladus E. Azuine, DrPH, MPH, RN.

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