Trauma survivors’ perceptions and experiences of prolonged exposure for PTSD at a psychology clinic
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Duane D. Booysen, Ashraf Kagee
Background: Several trauma-focused treatments have been developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Yet there are limited studies on how trauma survivors perceive and experience …
Predicting anti-cancer activity in flavonoids: a graph theoretic approach
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Simon Mukwembi, Farai Nyabadza
In drug design, there are two major causes of drug failure in the clinic. First, the drug has to work, and second, the drug should …
Cystic echinococcosis in donkeys in eastern Africa
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Erastus Mulinge, E. Zeyhle, Cecilia Mbae
Abstract Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is endemic in humans and domestic animals in eastern Africa. All the species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato complex have …
Hot fomentation of newborn fontanelles as an indigenous practice in Ghana: implications for policy and integrated community-based health care in Covid-19 pandemic and beyond
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Mary Ani–Amponsah, Solina Richter, Mariam Al-Hassan Adam
OBJECTIVE: African newborns undergo numerous traditional and religious practices ranging from fontanelle fomentation to total head shaving, scalp molding, skin scarification and ano-genital irrigation which …
Engaging men through HIV self-testing with differentiated care to improve ART initiation and viral suppression among men in Malawi (ENGAGE): A study protocol for a randomized control trial
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Augustine Choko, Thomas J. Coates, Misheck Mphande
BACKGROUND: Men experience twice the mortality of women while on ART in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) largely due to late HIV diagnosis and poor retention. Here …
Designing a model to measure and manage the implementation of green initiatives at South African universities
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Lelo Tshivhase, Christo Bisschoff
South African universities experience increased pressure to comply with and implement environmentally friendly practices. Specifically, state-funded universities need to enhance environmental management efficiency and environmental …
Development of antagonistic yeasts for controlling black mold disease of onion
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Hadeel M. M. Kalil Bagy, Kamal A. M. Abo‐Elyousr, Abd El‐Latif Hesham
Abstract Background The present study aimed to examine the biocontrol efficacy of 28 yeast isolates against Aspergillus niger, the common pathogen of onion black mold …
Hepatitis B virus genotypes and drug resistance mutations circulating in blood donors in Beira, Mozambique
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Ann Mathew, Nália Ismael, Heidi L. Meeds
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects nearly 300 million people and is the leading cause of hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide. Despite the high burden of …
Cost-effectiveness of tuberculosis infection prevention and control interventions in South African clinics: a model-based economic evaluation informed by complexity science methods
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Fiammetta Bozzani, Nicky McCreesh, Karin Diaconu
Introduction Nosocomial Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) transmission substantially impacts health workers, patients and communities. Guidelines for tuberculosis infection prevention and control (TB IPC) exist but implementation …
Health facility assessments of cervical cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment services in Gulu, Uganda
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Tana Chongsuwat, Aaliyah O. Ibrahim, Ann E. Evensen
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is ranked globally in the top three cancers for women younger than 45 years, with the average age of death at 59 …
Association between sociodemographic factors and mobility limitation among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
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Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso, Adesola C. Odole, David Scott
BACKGROUND: Mobility is an independent predictor of physical functionality, healthy ageing, and quality of life. Various literatures have associated mobility limitation in older adulthood with …
The sustainability of township tourism SMMEs
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Snenhlanhla Lerato Mokoena, Tatenda Freedom Liambo
Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) are the key players in the township tourism sector, which contributes substantially to the growth of the economy in …
A discourse and content analysis of representation in the mainstream media of the South African National Health Insurance policy from 2011 to 2019
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Lynn Bust, Eleanor Whyle, Jill Olivier
BACKGROUND: Media is a crucial factor in shaping public opinion and setting policy agendas. There is limited research on the role of media in health …
Sensitivity and predictive value of dysentery in diagnosing shigellosis among under five children in Zambia
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Sam Miti, Obvious Nchimunya Chilyabanyama, Caroline Cleopatra Chisenga
BACKGROUND: Shigella is a leading cause of bacterial diarrhea morbidity and mortality affecting mainly children under five in the developing world. In Zambia, Shigella has …
Potential of Cameroon-indigenous isolates of the entomopathogenic fungiBeauveria bassianaandMetarhizium anisopliaeas microbial control agents of the flea beetleNisotra uniformis
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Ingrid Aline Bapfubusa Niyibizi, Rachid Hanna, Sévilor Kekeunou
The flea beetle Nisotra uniformis Jacoby is a widespread pest of malvaceous crops for which synthetic chemical insecticides remain the principal control tool, particularly in …
The Influence of Penalties on the Tax Compliance Behaviour of Small Business Owners
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Mphagahlele O. Ndlovu, Danie Schutte
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of penalties on the tax compliance behaviour of small business owners. Research design: This …
Does increased provider effort improve quality of care? Evidence from a standardised patient study on correct and unnecessary treatment
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Jessica King, Timothy Powell‐Jackson, James Hargreaves
BACKGROUND: Poor quality of care, including overprovision (unnecessary care) is a global health concern. Greater provider effort has been shown to increase the likelihood of …
Youth friendly reproductive health service utilization and its associated factors among secondary school students, East Belesa district, northwest, Ethiopia, 2022
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Menen Tsegaw, Ayenew Kassie, Wallelign Alemnew
BACKGROUND: Youths are people aged between 15 and 24 years. Globally, there were 37.7 million people living with HIV/AIDS, and 90% occur among youths. Despite …
Modelling modifiable factors associated with the probability of human rabies deaths among self-reported victims of dog bites in Abuja, Nigeria
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Philip P. Mshelbwala, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães, J. Scott Weese
Canine-mediated rabies kills tens of thousands of people annually in lesser-developed communities of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, primarily through bites from infected dogs. Multiple …
Rethinking and reimagining corporate social responsibility as legislation in South Africa using a qualitative document analytics approach
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Mokgadi Julia Ngoepe-Ntsoane
South African legislation does not obligate companies to fulfill their corporate social responsibilities. Understanding the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on social inclusivity is …