Infection and public health encompasses the study of how infectious diseases spread within populations and the strategies communities employ to prevent, detect, and control these threats to collective well-being. Research published in Public Health International addresses multiple dimensions of this field, examining…
Infection and public health encompasses the study of how infectious diseases spread within populations and the strategies communities employ to prevent, detect, and control these threats to collective well-being. Research published in Public Health International addresses multiple dimensions of this field, examining both emerging and endemic infectious diseases across diverse geographic settings. The journal has featured investigations into COVID-19 pandemic responses, including assessments of healthcare worker knowledge and preparedness in resource-limited settings, cultural practices affecting disease transmission, and data-driven approaches to balancing public health protection with economic stability. Studies have explored specific infectious disease burdens such as intestinal protozoan infections in Senegal, tuberculosis knowledge among affected patients in Rwanda, and HIV transmission from mother to child. Additional research has examined malaria prevention during pregnancy in Nigeria and the application of One Health frameworks to emerging threats like monkeypox. This body of work reflects the critical importance of understanding infection patterns, risk factors, and community-level interventions across different healthcare systems and cultural contexts, particularly in settings where resource constraints demand innovative and locally adapted public health strategies to protect population health.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 36 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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