Dear Readers,
It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of scholarly responsibility that I present Volume 6 of the Journal of Public and Allied Health Sciences to our esteemed global readership. This volume reflects the journal’s enduring commitment to advancing evidence-based knowledge that addresses contemporary public health challenges, particularly within low- and middle-income settings, while maintaining relevance to global health discourse. The articles featured in this edition collectively underscore the interconnectedness of health education, behavior, policy, and systems strengthening in improving population health outcomes.
The studies in this volume traverse critical thematic areas including reproductive and maternal health, occupational safety, nutrition and lifestyle-related conditions, mental health and disability, infectious disease prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship. Notably, the issue opens with an intervention-based study demonstrating the transformative impact of health education on modern contraceptive knowledge and attitudes among adolescent mothers in Ondo State, Nigeria. This is complemented by empirical evidence on occupational health practices among construction workers in Abuja, dietary patterns contributing to obesity among university students, and maternal nutrition knowledge and practices among pregnant women in Ogun State. Together, these contributions highlight the central role of knowledge translation and behavior change in addressing persistent public health concerns.
Further enriching this volume are articles that examine the psychosocial dimensions of health and disease, including the high prevalence and impact of body dysmorphic disorder among prosthetic limb users, predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among artisans, and a decade-long surveillance analysis of measles cases in Ogun State. The volume concludes with an important One Health–oriented inquiry into antibiotic stewardship practices among physicians and veterinarians in Lagos State, reinforcing the urgency of coordinated responses to antimicrobial resistance. Collectively, these works provide valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators, and reaffirm the journal’s role as a platform for rigorous, contextually grounded, and policy-relevant research.
On behalf of the editorial board, I sincerely appreciate the dedication of our authors, the diligence of our reviewers, and the continued support of our readers. It is our hope that the evidence and perspectives shared in this volume will stimulate further research, inform policy, and inspire practical interventions that advance public and allied health sciences globally.
Prof. Dora Akinboye.
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Public and Allied Health Sciences
