James B Russell
Biographic Data
| ID | 7726620 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James B Russell |
| GIVEN NAMES | James B |
| FAMILY NAME | Russell |
| SIGNATURE | RUSSELL J B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sierra Leone |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4732-6588 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1945 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and their risk factors in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The prevalence of hypertension,and NCD risk factors was high among the residents of the Kroobay informal settlement. We also noted a low prevalence of diabetes. There is an urgent need for the implementation of health education, promotion, and screening initiatives to reduce health risks so that these conditions will not overwhelm health services
Community-led vertebrate pest management in urban areas
Residential green spaces in cities can make a significant contribution to urban conservation. To engage urban residents in conservation, we need to understand what influences participation. We interviewed leaders of community conservation groups and surveyed members of the public in Auckland, New Zealand using an anonymous questionnaire. We investigated whether environmental attitudes differ between those who do and do not participate in conserva…
Impact of Covid-19 on the Utilization of HIV Testing and Linkage Services in Sierra Leone
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the delivery of essential health services globally. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on HIV testing and linkage services at three public health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We conducted a retrospective study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and linkage to treatment services (HTS) at Connaught Hospital (CH-tertiary), Lumley Government Hospital (LGH-seconda…
How Well Are Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion Implemented in Sierra Leone? A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Public Hospitals
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in millions of avoidable deaths or prolonged lengths of stay in hospitals and cause huge economic loss to health systems and communities. Primarily, HAIs spread through the hands of healthcare workers, so improving hand hygiene can reduce their spread. We evaluated hand hygiene practices and promotion across 13 public health hospitals (six secondary and seven tertiary hospitals) in the Western Area o…
The Wee Ghaist and Oral Transmission
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The Wee Ghaist and Oral Transmission
How Well Are Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion Implemented in Sierra Leone? A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Public Hospitals
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) result in millions of avoidable deaths or prolonged lengths of stay in hospitals and cause huge economic loss to health systems and communities. Primarily, HAIs spread through the hands of healthcare workers, so improving hand hygiene can reduce their spread. We evaluated hand hygiene practices and promotion across 13 public health hospitals (six secondary and seven tertiary hospitals) in the Western Area o…
Impact of Covid-19 on the Utilization of HIV Testing and Linkage Services in Sierra Leone
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the delivery of essential health services globally. In this study, we aimed to assess the impact of the pandemic on HIV testing and linkage services at three public health facilities in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We conducted a retrospective study to assess the impact of COVID-19 on HIV testing and linkage to treatment services (HTS) at Connaught Hospital (CH-tertiary), Lumley Government Hospital (LGH-seconda…
Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and their risk factors in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone
The prevalence of hypertension,and NCD risk factors was high among the residents of the Kroobay informal settlement. We also noted a low prevalence of diabetes. There is an urgent need for the implementation of health education, promotion, and screening initiatives to reduce health risks so that these conditions will not overwhelm health services
Community-led vertebrate pest management in urban areas
Residential green spaces in cities can make a significant contribution to urban conservation. To engage urban residents in conservation, we need to understand what influences participation. We interviewed leaders of community conservation groups and surveyed members of the public in Auckland, New Zealand using an anonymous questionnaire. We investigated whether environmental attitudes differ between those who do and do not participate in conserva…
Environmental health (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Sierra leone (3 works) · Socioeconomics (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Public health (2 works)