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 : 2
April 27, 2026
Current Issue

Current Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026)

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Short Communication

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Child Nutritional Status Among Mothers in Obio/Akpor LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria

Evelyn Osunwoke (1), Faith C. Diorgu (2), Chigozirim Ogubuike (3)
(1) Department of Nursing Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Department of Nursing Science, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Community Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria  
325-330
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.65

Articles

Assessment of Knowledge and Acceptance of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine among Caregivers in Ardo Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria

Philemon Babylon (1), Abubakar Salim Aliyu (2), Pheela Saminaka Onyekwena Rhoda (3), Rabiatu Bello Badawaire (4), Bello Abubakar Tukur (5), Onwenu Lorita Ezinne (6)
(1) Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria ,
(2) Hospital Services, Taraba State Ministry of Health, Jalingo, Nigeria ,
(3) Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria ,
(4) Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF), Jalingo, Nigeria ,
(5) Department of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo, Nigeria ,
(6) araba State Specialist Hospital, Jalingo, Nigeria
261-267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.60

Exploring Knowledge And Acceptability To Elimination Of Mother-To-Child Transmission (Emtct) Of Hiv Guidelines Among Hiv-Positive Pregnant Women In Jaman South Municipality, Ghana

Harrison K. Ampaabeng (1), Adewale Ashimi (2), Ayishetu Musa Maliki (3)
(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 ,
(3) Africa Center for Public Health and Toxicological Research University of Port Harcourt
268-280
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.61

A Study of Knowledge of Antibiotics and Misuse among Paediatric Caregivers Visiting Two Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

Isabel Naomi Aika (1), Fredrick Oseji (2)
(1) Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin. ,
(2) Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Prof. Dora Akunyili College of Pharmacy, Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria
281- 288
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.62

Assessment of Compliance with Neonatal Infection Prevention Protocols in Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Nwoke Nzeribe Judethedues (1), Patricia Imade Gbobo (2), Eunice O. Osuala (3)
(1) ACE-PUTOR University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) ACE-PUTOR University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(3) ACE-PUTOR University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria
289-299
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.63

Influence of Placement of Nurse Trainees on Community Hygiene and Sanitation Practices in Masaka District, Uganda

Daniel Achoda (1), Gift Cornelius Timighe (2), Nannyondo Harriet (3), Esther Inyongat (4)
(1) Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR) Nursing Division, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(2) Faculty of Health Sciences, Bayelsa Medical University, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State ,
(3) Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing ,
(4) Masaka School of Comprehensive Nursing
300-307
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.64

Perception, Attitude, Barriers, And Implementation Of Skin-To-Skin Contact Among Primiparous Mothers In Aba, Nigeria.

Rebecca, Chidinma Mbonu (1), Faith Diorgu (2)
(1) Africa Center for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba ,
(2) Africa Center for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba.
308-317
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.67

Practice of Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Techniques during Labour among Midwives in Secondary Health Facilities, Rivers West Senatorial Zone

Thom-Otuya Faith (1), Alabere Ibidabo (2), Elsie Ugege (3)
(1) Nursing Division, Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. ,
(2) Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. ,
(3) Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
318-324
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.68

Trends, Drivers And Resolution Strategies Of Domestic Violence Among Couples In Nnewi, Anambra State.

Nwafor Ifeyinwa Eunice (1), Blessing Tochukwu Onyeje (2), Faith Diorgu (3)
(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 ,
(3) Africa Center of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
340-348
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.69

Family Planning Knowledge, Attitudes, and Utilization among Women of Childbearing Age at a Tertiary Health Facility in Owerri, Nigeria

Genevieve A. Olewuezi (1), Faith C. Diorgu (2), H. A. (3), Vivian I. Ogbonna (4)
(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 ,
(3) Africa Center of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria ,
(4) Department of Community Medicine, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria 
349-359
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.70

Systematic Review

Impact Of Domestic Violence And Abuse On Pregnancy Outcomes In Low And Middle Income Countries: a Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis

Blessing Inara Standley (1), Noreen E. Agbapuonwu (2), Austin Abah (3)
(1) Department of Midwifery, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria. ,
(2) Department of Midwifery, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria. ,
(3) Department of Midwifery, Africa Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria.
331-339
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71637/jphtr.vol3no3.66
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