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**Author:** [@Doosuur](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Doosuur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2021 08:10 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/aphan-community-guidelines/1242 "2021-03-30T08:10:57Z")
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion Please treat this discussion forum with the same respect you would a public park. We, too, are a shared community resource — a place to share skills, knowledge and inter… --- ## [Welcome to APHeN](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/welcome-to-aphen/51)
**Author:** [@e4eadmin](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/e4eadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2018 13:52 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/welcome-to-aphen/51 "2018-10-03T13:52:30Z")
Connect with community members to drive the open health data initiative, inspire each other & build Aphen the way you want. APHeN is all about open data. It was developed for public health experts, professionals, resear… --- ## [Health Data Collection: Concept and Methods](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/health-data-collection-concept-and-methods/1919)
**Author:** [@Ganiyat25](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Ganiyat25)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 17:37 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/health-data-collection-concept-and-methods/1919 "2026-02-17T17:37:31Z")
Health data collection is a crucial part of public health analytics, and it involves the gathering and organization of information related to individuals’ health and healthcare. There are two main types of health data;… --- ## [The 5 types of Analytics: Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive, Prescriptive and Cognitive Analytics](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-5-types-of-analytics-descriptive-diagnostic-predictive-prescriptive-and-cognitive-analytics/1846)
**Author:** [@Maximum](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Maximum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 17:33 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-5-types-of-analytics-descriptive-diagnostic-predictive-prescriptive-and-cognitive-analytics/1846 "2026-02-17T17:33:32Z")
Today, most organizations depend on data to drive business decisions, however, these data are meaningless until valuable insights are derived from them to make informed decisions. The types of analytics that help der… --- ## [Why Breast Cancer Awareness should be a top priority in Africa](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/why-breast-cancer-awareness-should-be-a-top-priority-in-africa/1821)
**Author:** [@Udiiieee](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Udiiieee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 10:43 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/why-breast-cancer-awareness-should-be-a-top-priority-in-africa/1821 "2026-01-06T10:43:13Z")
Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast (CDC, 2022). In the year 2020, about 2.26 million cases of breast cancer were recorded, and that same year, it was also the 5th leading cause of cancer death… --- ## [The Benefits of Data Analytics in Healthcare](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-benefits-of-data-analytics-in-healthcare/1837)
**Author:** [@Maryam](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Maryam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2025 16:43 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-benefits-of-data-analytics-in-healthcare/1837 "2025-03-05T16:43:32Z")
Data analytics is the science of processing and analyzing raw data to get meaningful, actionable insights and information. The main aim of data analytics is to structure cluttered, meaningless data into forms that can… --- ## [Environmental factors and mental health](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/environmental-factors-and-mental-health/2023)
**Author:** [@Adegolarin](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Adegolarin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 March 2025 11:34 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/environmental-factors-and-mental-health/2023 "2025-03-05T11:34:44Z")
How do you think parenting styles can actually affect one’s mental health outcomes, ( anxiety or self esteem) --- ## [Acceptance and hesitancy of COVID‑19 vaccine among university community members of Otukpo, Nigeria: a cross‑sectional study](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/acceptance-and-hesitancy-of-covid-19-vaccine-among-university-community-members-of-otukpo-nigeria-a-cross-sectional-study/1991)
**Author:** [@zakarisuleiman13](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/zakarisuleiman13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 December 2023 15:35 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/acceptance-and-hesitancy-of-covid-19-vaccine-among-university-community-members-of-otukpo-nigeria-a-cross-sectional-study/1991 "2023-12-20T15:35:03Z")
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global public health problem that has had a detrimental infuence on the economy of countries of the world, including Nigeria: (1) Background: The study aimed to assess COVID-19 vaccine… --- ## [The Role of Machine Learning in Epidemiology: Enhancing Disease Surveillance and Control](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-role-of-machine-learning-in-epidemiology-enhancing-disease-surveillance-and-control/1990)
**Author:** [@Ganiyat25](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Ganiyat25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 December 2023 08:08 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-role-of-machine-learning-in-epidemiology-enhancing-disease-surveillance-and-control/1990 "2023-12-15T08:08:14Z")
Machine learning (ML) is catalyzing a paradigm shift in epidemiology, offering innovative solutions for predicting, monitoring, and controlling the spread of diseases. In the realm of public health analytics, ML appli… --- ## [You Can't Afford To Miss Out On This: The World Health Organisation Paid Internship Programme](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/you-cant-afford-to-miss-out-on-this-the-world-health-organisation-paid-internship-programme/1635)
**Author:** [@Bernice](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Bernice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2023 09:24 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/you-cant-afford-to-miss-out-on-this-the-world-health-organisation-paid-internship-programme/1635 "2023-03-27T09:24:39Z")
The World Health Organisation (WHO) internship program is an amazing opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in gaining experience in the public health sector. The program offers a wide range of internsh… --- ## [World Sickle Cell Day: 8 Things Everyone should know about Sickle Cell Disease](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/world-sickle-cell-day-8-things-everyone-should-know-about-sickle-cell-disease/746)
**Author:** [@Doosuur](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Doosuur)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [14 March 2023 13:04 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/world-sickle-cell-day-8-things-everyone-should-know-about-sickle-cell-disease/746 "2023-03-14T13:04:39Z")
Children get Sickle Cell Disease when two sickle cell genes are passed down from each parent. Those who inherit only one sickle cell gene have the Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) i.e they inherit one gene to make normal hemo… --- ## [Lung Cancer in Africa: A Growing Public Health Concern](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/lung-cancer-in-africa-a-growing-public-health-concern/1847)
**Author:** [@Udiiieee](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Udiiieee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2023 07:49 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/lung-cancer-in-africa-a-growing-public-health-concern/1847 "2023-01-19T07:49:12Z")
Lung cancer is the abnormal growth and division of cells in the lungs. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and accounts for 11.4% of all new cancers (Sung, 2021). In 2020, about 9,958,133 deaths were ca… --- ## [Review of New Therapies for Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/review-of-new-therapies-for-patients-with-metastatic-prostate-cancer/1833)
**Author:** [@zakarisuleiman13](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/zakarisuleiman13)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2022 21:52 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/review-of-new-therapies-for-patients-with-metastatic-prostate-cancer/1833 "2022-12-24T21:52:06Z")
Suleiman Zakari MGSA, MNSBMB Cancer Research Group, CApICE-ACE World Bank Project, Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, Canaanland - Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Email: Suleiman.zakaripgs@stu.cu.edu.ng Introd… --- ## [Data literacy in the health industry](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/data-literacy-in-the-health-industry/1826)
**Author:** [@Ganiyat25](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Ganiyat25)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 December 2022 09:35 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/data-literacy-in-the-health-industry/1826 "2022-12-21T09:35:00Z")
Data is the foundation of information used by health professionals for evidence-based decision-making. Hence, it is necessary to understand data and communicate it effectively as information. The ability to read data, wo… --- ## [Global Data Shows that Mortality from Viral Hepatitis B and C in Africa is Becoming a Major Threat- World Health Organization](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/global-data-shows-that-mortality-from-viral-hepatitis-b-and-c-in-africa-is-becoming-a-major-threat-world-health-organization/1782)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2022 21:33 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/global-data-shows-that-mortality-from-viral-hepatitis-b-and-c-in-africa-is-becoming-a-major-threat-world-health-organization/1782 "2022-09-14T21:33:56Z")
Global Data Shows that Mortality from Viral Hepatitis B and C in Africa is Becoming a Major Threat- World Health Organization. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019. Accessible at: Global Viral He… --- ## [Data From Various Sources Indicate That Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights May Not Be Our Reality- Our Upcoming Twitter Space](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/data-from-various-sources-indicate-that-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-may-not-be-our-reality-our-upcoming-twitter-space/1781)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2022 10:49 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/data-from-various-sources-indicate-that-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-may-not-be-our-reality-our-upcoming-twitter-space/1781 "2022-08-31T10:49:29Z")
Data From Various Sources Indicate That Our Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights May Not Be Our Reality- Our Upcoming Twitter Space. Sexual and reproductive health (SRPH) is a state of complete physical, mental and … --- ## [MALARIA VACCINES: Are there possibilities or are we dreaming?](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/malaria-vaccines-are-there-possibilities-or-are-we-dreaming/1770)
**Author:** [@collins](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/collins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 August 2022 23:49 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/malaria-vaccines-are-there-possibilities-or-are-we-dreaming/1770 "2022-08-30T23:49:11Z")
A malaria vaccine would be a significant breakthrough in the fight against the disease, although alternative strategies are recommended by specialists… In recent years, several nations have successfully eradicated local… --- ## [Is Human Trafficking a Public Health Issue In Africa?](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/is-human-trafficking-a-public-health-issue-in-africa/1760)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2022 12:04 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/is-human-trafficking-a-public-health-issue-in-africa/1760 "2022-08-25T12:04:07Z")
Is Human Trafficking a Public Health Issue In Africa? Human trafficking involves using threats, coercion, abduction, or fraud to transport, harbour or receive people. It also involves payment to have control over ano… --- ## [The ever prevalent state of malaria in nigeria](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-ever-prevalent-state-of-malaria-in-nigeria/1769)
**Author:** [@collins](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/collins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2022 08:48 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-ever-prevalent-state-of-malaria-in-nigeria/1769 "2022-08-25T08:48:50Z")
Malaria is one disease that continues to raise public health concern globally, particularly in Africa. It is also a major public health problem in 97 countries and territories in the tropics and subtropics: where Nig… --- ## [The Monkeypox Outbreak, and WHO’s Recent Declaration](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-monkeypox-outbreak-and-who-s-recent-declaration/1758)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2022 15:55 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/the-monkeypox-outbreak-and-who-s-recent-declaration/1758 "2022-07-29T15:55:32Z")
The Monkeypox Outbreak, and WHO’s Recent Declaration. Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral-zoonotic disease. It is transmitted from one person to another via close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets, and c… --- ## [Short-lived angels; suicide as a public health priority](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/short-lived-angels-suicide-as-a-public-health-priority/1365)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 July 2022 08:53 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/short-lived-angels-suicide-as-a-public-health-priority/1365 "2022-07-25T08:53:58Z")
SHORT-LIVED ANGELS; SUICIDE AS A PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY By Abanobi Nkachukwu .N Moments of crisis or a breakdown in the ability to deal with life’s stress, coupled with mental health challenges (when unmanaged) may s… --- ## [Body Mass Index (BMI)](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/body-mass-index-bmi/1714)
**Author:** [@Bernice](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Bernice)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2022 20:56 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/body-mass-index-bmi/1714 "2022-07-14T20:56:03Z")
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a mathematical calculation that estimates a person’s health status based on their height and weight. BMI is generally used to assess a person’s risk for various diseases such as diabetes, card… --- ## [Watch Now: Immunisation in Nigeria: A Mother's Role](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/watch-now-immunisation-in-nigeria-a-mothers-role/1737)
**Author:** [@Doosuur](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Doosuur)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2022 07:57 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/watch-now-immunisation-in-nigeria-a-mothers-role/1737 "2022-07-14T07:57:02Z")
--- ## [Diabetes mellitus. the journey ahead with islet cell transplant](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/diabetes-mellitus-the-journey-ahead-with-islet-cell-transplant/1368)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2022 10:31 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/diabetes-mellitus-the-journey-ahead-with-islet-cell-transplant/1368 "2022-07-06T10:31:50Z")
DIABETES MELLITUS. THE JOURNEY AHEAD WITH ISLET CELL TRANSPLANT. By Abanobi Nkachukwu .N Caused by a seemingly non-reversible pathological alteration in the pancreas, diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce/ut… --- ## [Prolonged pregnancies; The role of the Mother, Father and Doctor](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/prolonged-pregnancies-the-role-of-the-mother-father-and-doctor/1389)
**Author:** [@Mr\_jorgej](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Mr_jorgej)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2022 10:06 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/prolonged-pregnancies-the-role-of-the-mother-father-and-doctor/1389 "2022-07-06T10:06:28Z")
Prolonged pregnancies; The role of the Mother, Father and Doctor A prolonged (Post-term) pregnancy is one that has lasted at least 42 weeks (294 days) or estimated date of delivery (EDD) + 14 days (ACOG, 2004). In Nigeri… --- ## [Tackling The Opioid Crisis in Nigeria](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/tackling-the-opioid-crisis-in-nigeria/1052)
**Author:** [@nana.gaje](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/nana.gaje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2022 09:38 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/tackling-the-opioid-crisis-in-nigeria/1052 "2022-07-06T09:38:48Z")
Source: cnn.com Opioids, as described by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroine, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain killers readily available by prescr… --- ## [Alternative Medicine: Look out for danger signs!](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/alternative-medicine-look-out-for-danger-signs/1152)
**Author:** [@Lynda](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Lynda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2022 09:01 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/alternative-medicine-look-out-for-danger-signs/1152 "2022-07-06T09:01:14Z")
Image: Alternative medicine Alternative medicine refers to all herbs and acupuncture outside the medical mainstream (Tabish, 2008). It is grouped under the umbrella of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Th… --- ## [Obesity in children: a real cause for concern](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/obesity-in-children-a-real-cause-for-concern/1154)
**Author:** [@Lynda](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Lynda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2022 08:49 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/obesity-in-children-a-real-cause-for-concern/1154 "2022-07-06T08:49:07Z")
Fig. 1: Childhood obesity The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines obesity as ‘‘abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health’’. A child is said to be obese when s/he is significantly overwe… --- ## [Hepatitis; risk, burden and prevention](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/hepatitis-risk-burden-and-prevention/1351)
**Author:** [@Nkachukwu](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/Nkachukwu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2022 22:07 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/hepatitis-risk-burden-and-prevention/1351 "2022-07-05T22:07:46Z")
HEPATITIS; RISK, BURDEN AND PREVENTION. By Abanobi Nkachukwu .N Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver parenchyma, resulting from infection, immune system disorder, exposure to certain medications, alcohol, toxins… --- ## [Super Gonorrhea & COVID-19: All You Need To Know](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/super-gonorrhea-covid-19-all-you-need-to-know/1168)
**Author:** [@nana.gaje](http://staging.aphan.africa/u/nana.gaje)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2022 21:56 UTC](http://staging.aphan.africa/t/super-gonorrhea-covid-19-all-you-need-to-know/1168 "2022-07-05T21:56:25Z")
Super gonorrhea, also known as gonorrhea superbug, which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is an extensively drug-resistant gonorrhea with high-level resistance to the current recommended treatment (ceftri… [Next page](http://staging.aphan.africa/latest.md?page=1)