The global poliovirus eradication initiatives in Kano state, Nigeria: a case report on the African regional commission pre-certification visit and lessons learnt
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Eric Okorie Nwaze, Igbaver Isaac Ieren, Chinenye Lilian Okafor
Background: Polio eradication in Kano State, Nigeria, represents a major milestone in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). Formerly the epicentre of wild poliovirus (WPV) …
Influence of relative user satisfaction and critical success factors on sustainability of climate change adaptation practices in Chamwino and Igunga, Tanzania
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Edson N. Baradyana, Kim A. Kayunze, Edwin E. Ngowi
Climate change impacts have driven initiatives like eco-village projects to implement Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) practices in vulnerable communities. However, their sustainability post-funding is uncertain. …
A comparative analysis of TOAST and ASCOD criteria in etiologic subtyping of acute ischemic stroke at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania
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Mukasa Mohammed, Mabula Mussa Mabelele, Hanifa Mbithe
Background Etiologic subtyping of ischemic stroke is crucial for determining its treatment, prognosis, and prevention. However, data on the widely utilized TOAST and ASCOD criteria …
Host transcriptional responses to gut microbiome variation arising from urbanism
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Sabrina J. Arif, Shreya Nirmalan, Adnan Alazizi
ABSTRACT Gut microbiomes of urban communities are compositionally different from their rural counterparts, and are associated with immune dysregulation and gastrointestinal disease. However, it is …
Dual-BERT Adversarial Model for Text Normalization in Hausa User-Generated Contents
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Abubakar Ahmad Aliero, Sulaimon Adebayo Bashir, Hamzat Olanrewaju Aliyu
HIV self-testing preferences among HIV high-risk Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in urban settings in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment
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Laban Muteebwa, Patience A. Muwanguzi, Shivan Nuwasiima
Abstract HIV self-testing (HIVST) represents a crucial innovation for improving testing coverage, particularly among high-risk adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) inadequately reached through standard …
Organizational Factors Improving Maternal and Newborn Healthcare Quality: Evidence from Ethiopian Health Facilities
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Abera Biadgo Kefale, Gebremeskel Tamene, Abebe Abrha Alene
Abstract Background Poor quality maternal and neonatal healthcare continues to contribute to preventable deaths and long-term disabilities in low-resource settings. Organizational factors within health facilities …
EFFECTS OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS ON BLOOD GLUCOSE, BODY WEIGHT, AND PANCREATIC ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES IN NORMAL AND STREPTOZOTOCIN-INDUCED DIABETIC RATS
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Lincoln Osas Afere, Success Oseze Iziduh
Abstract Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) is widely used in folk medicine as an antioxidant and for pancreas ailments. This study investigated the effects of its aqueous …
THE IMPACT OF THE GREATER ARAB FREE TRADE AREA ON ALGERIA’S INTRA-ARAB FOREIGN TRADE
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Amira Bahri, Assma Boudounet
This study aims to examine the reality of Algeria’s foreign trade in recent years within the framework of trade liberalization and the country's efforts to …
Persistence of residual Anopheles gambiae populations associated with frontier human settlements and nocturnal livelihood-related activities at the fringes of a large conservation area in southern Tanzania
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Deogratius R. Kavishe, Lucia J. Tarimo, Rogath V. Msoffe
Following the rapid scale-up of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 2008 across the Kilombero Valley of southern Tanzania, Anopheles gambiae Giles, a highly efficient and …
Determinants of delayed antenatal visit attendance in rural Burkina Faso: a cross-sectional study
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Joel D. Bognini, Toussaint Rouamba, Helen Brotherton
Abstract Introduction The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of eight antenatal care (ANC) contacts, with the first visit occurring before the 12 th week …
The Impact of Teachers' Welfare Package on Teachers' Job Satisfaction
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Ahmed Oluwatobi Adekunle
The critical role of education in national development is widely acknowledged, with the 2016 UNESCO recommendation on the status of teachers highlighting its significance. The …
Incidence and predictors of dehydration among preterm neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Southern Ethiopia hospitals: A prospective follow-up study
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Mequanint Ayehu Akele, Dires Birhanu Mihretie, Mitsiwa Ruffo
BACKGROUND: Dehydration is one of the causes of preterm morbidity and mortality. Many efforts are being implemented to decrease the cause of preterm mortality, but …
Case Study of Nigeria’s experience scaling up chlorhexidine use in newborns, 2016-2021: analysis of implementation of actions to support scale-up and progress towards institutionalization
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Jim Ricca, Olayinka Badmus, Bose Adeniran
ABSTRACT Background Application of chlorhexidine (CHX) to the umbilical stump is an evidence-based intervention to prevent newborn infections. Successful pilot experiences led the Nigeria Federal …
Burden, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes of Pediatric Malaria in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
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Olayinka Rasheed Ibrahim, Jubril Abdulkareem, Amudalat Issa
Abstract Background Nigeria ranks number one globally in malaria burden, with the exact burden, especially for hospitalization, unknown. This systematic review and meta-analysis intend to …
Micro-elimination of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the General Population Cohort in rural Uganda: long-term follow-up to assess feasibility and outcomes of a screening and treatment intervention
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Joseph Mugisha, Beatrice Kimono, Sheila Lumley
ABSTRACT Background The availability of highly effective curative direct acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a cornerstone of elimination strategies. We …
Participant and researcher understandings of research responsibilities in malawi: a comparative analysis
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Gertrude Mwase Banda, Blessings M. Kapumba, Wezzie Nyapigoti
PURPOSE: Current literature seldom discusses the functions and duties of individuals participating in medical research and the importance they attribute to their research involvement. To …
Embedding social accountability through transformative pedagogies: a case study from a South African physiotherapy curriculum
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Marianne Unger, Dawn Ernstzen, Sue Statham
Abstract Background Health profession curricula must produce healthcare professionals who are not only clinically competent but also socially accountable. This requires graduates to understand and …
Predictors of tacit knowledge retention and sharing in Uganda’s public universities
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Godfrey Luyimbazi, Annabella Habinka Basaza‐Ejiri
Background: Tacit knowledge, which university lecturers draw on while teaching, is important to retain though, difficult to express in words. Factors that predict the retention …
Assessing the composition of nurses in South Africa versus the WHO perspective
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Fatima Abrahams, Sanjana Brijball Parumasur
BACKGROUND: The shortage of healthcare workers is a global phenomenon with many regions experiencing difficulties in providing a healthcare workforce to meet their demand for …