Guidelines for Abstracts

Abstracts should include a statement of objectives, brief description of the study design including data collection method(s) used, a brief description of the statistical methods, a summary of the results, and a conclusion. Abstracts may pertain to one of the following program areas:

Health Management and Policy

Health Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Health Economics

Health Administration

Health Manpower including Training

Health Education

Health Statistics/Health Information Systems

Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning

Demography and Population Studies

Environmental and Occupational Health

Food and Nutrition

Epidemiology including Clinical Epidemiology

Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases

Medical and Clinical Research

Biomedical Research

Abstracts may be submitted for either a poster presentation (2 hours) or a 15 minute oral presentation. Hand outs, 35 mm slides, transparencies, video-tapes, and computer programs may be used as supporting materials. Poster presentations must fit into a 1.2 meters X2.4 meters display board which must be attended by the presenter. Detailed guidelines for preparing poster presentations can be obtained from the Association Office.

Abstracts must be submitted on the form provided on the following page. It must be submitted by June 30/2011. Submit three copies to the following address:

The Ethiopian Public Health Association

Attn: Conference Organizing Committee

E-mail:

P.O.Box 7117 Tel251-011-8959020/011-4166041/4166083 Fax 011-4166086

Addis Ababa

Abstracts must be in English and single-spaced. Begin the heading with the title in capital letters, followed by a comma. Continue with name(s) and address (es) of author(s) followed by a period. Underline the name of only the person presenting. Begin abstract on a new line. Abstracts should include a statement of objectives, brief description of the statistical methods, a summary of the results, and a conclusion. Abstracts must be submitted within the boarder on the form provided.

Authors must specify whether they prefer to present a paper or a poster session. All abbreviations must be defined. A completed author identification form must accompany abstract. Abstracts will be judged by peer reviewers. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection of abstracts in July 30/2011. Authors are responsible for providing a substitute presenter if author or original designee is unable to present.

Fund is available to support travel and perdiem for individuals coming from outside of Addis Ababa to present abstracts. Application for such support should be submitted to the Association at the address above.

The Ethiopian Public Health Association

22ndAnnual Conference

Author Identification Form

Please fill out this form completely. The information will be used in the preparation of the conference program book.

Abstract Title

______

Primary Author

Name: ______

Professional Suffix (i.e. PhD, MD, MSc, etc) ______

Complete Position Title: ______

Place of Employment: ______

Business Address: P. O. Box ______

Telephone: ______

e-mail ______

Preferred Mailing Address (if different from above)______

Co-Author(s)

1. Name ______

Professional Suffix (i.e., PhD, MD, MSc, etc) ______

2. Name ______

Professional Suffix (i.e., PhD, MD, MSc, etc) ______

3. Name ______

Professional Suffix (i.e., PhD, MD, MSc, etc) ______

The Ethiopian Public Health Association

22nd Annual Conference

October 24-27, 2011 Addis Ababa

Abstract Application Form

Presentation Preference (check only one)

____ Poster Presentation____ Oral Presentation

Sample Abstract Heading

VISCERAL LEISHMANIASIS IN ETHIOPIA;CROSS-SECTIONAL LEISHMANIN SKIN TEST IN AN ENDEMIC LOCALITY. Ahmed Ali, PhD., Institute of Pathobiology and Department of Community Health, Addis Ababa University; Richard William Ashford, PhD., Division of Biomedical Science, School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool.

EPHA 22ndAnnual Conference

Award Nomination Form

  1. Name of Nominee/ Candidate------
  1. Contact Address of the candidate or work place------
  1. Candidate nominated for:( Tick only one of the following)

______a) Public Health Service Award

______b) Senor Public Health Researcher Award

______c) Young Public Health Researcher Award

______d) Institutional award

______e) Non Professionals

Your Name and Address______

Place of work/ Institution______

Date and signature ______

Note: - we believe that nothing better can satisfy a professional than being recognized for his / her achievements. We knowthere are many who deserve recognitions. Rightas a member by nominating the right person for EPHA Award. However, for the Purpose of award, please nominate the most appropriate person that you think should excel during the 22nd EPHA annual Conference

Please fill this Nomination Form and return it to EPHA Head Office.

E-mail:

Tel 251-11-8959020/ 251-11-4166041, 251-11-4166083

Fax 251-0114166086

P.O.Box 7117

AA

The completed Nomination Form must reach EPHA Head Office before 30 August, 2011 Nomination Form not signed is not acceptable.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Award Committee, EPHA