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Psychosocial correlates of self-reported HIV among youth in the slums of Kampala
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rates are high in Uganda (6.7%), and rates are especially high among at-risk groups such as …
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Why did I stop? And why did I restart? Perspectives of women lost to follow-up in option B+ HIV care in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Despite an increased uptake of option B+ treatment among HIV- positive pregnant and breastfeeding women, retaining these women in …
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High snakebite underreporting rate in the Centre Region of Cameroon: an observational study
BACKGROUND: In Cameroon, since the first epidemiological week held in 2015, snakebites have been registered among Potential Epidemic Diseases (PED). …
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Door – to – door immunization strategy for improving access and utilization of immunization Services in Hard-to-Reach Areas: a case of Migori County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Access to quality essential healthcare services and vaccines for all is key to achieving universal health coverage. Inequities driven …
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Acceptability of HIV testing for men attending televised football venues in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, HIV remains a major public health challenge, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature indicates that men's involvement in HIV …
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Prevalence of positive chronic kidney Disease screening in professional male long haul drivers at risk of cardiovascular Disease in Lagos, Nigeria: a cross-section study
BACKGROUND: Professional drivers are known to be at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) on account of the higher prevalence …
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Measles seroprevalence after reactive vaccination campaigns during the 2015 measles outbreak in four health zones of the former Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Measles continues to circulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the country suffered from several important outbreaks over …
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Predictors of loss to follow-up among children on long-term antiretroviral therapy in Zambia (2003–2015)
BACKGROUND: Retention in care is critical for children living with HIV taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Loss to follow-up (LTFU) is …
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Prevalence and associated risk factors of peripheral artery disease in virologically suppressed HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy in Kwara state, Nigeria: a cross sectional study
The association between HIV and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been reported in several studies. However, there is paucity of information …
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Mobile phone short message service (SMS) as a malaria control tool: a quasi-experimental study
BACKGROUND: Despite the extensive implementation of control measures and achievements in morbidity reductions, malaria continues to contribute to substantial morbidity …
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Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) reports from the Zimbabwe expanded programme on immunisation (ZEPI): an analysis of spontaneous reports in Vigibase® from 1997 to 2017
BACKGROUND: Vaccine safety surveillance is an essential requirement in vaccination programmes. It supports signal identification, hypothesis generation, and the identification …
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Costs associated with delivering HPV vaccination in the context of the first year demonstration programme in southern Mozambique
BACKGROUND: In Mozambique cervical cancer is a public health threat, due to its high incidence and limited access to early …
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Prevalence of goiter among children in Ethiopia and associated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The distribution of goiter among children and its risk factors are not well investigated in Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic …
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Socioeconomic inequalities in non-communicable disease risk factors in Botswana: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The debate on socioeconomic inequalities in health dominates the research and policy agenda of many countries. The prevalence of …
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with cryptosporidiosis among children within the ages 0–5 years attending the Limbe regional hospital, southwest region, Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidiosis is a pathological condition caused by infection with coccidian protozoan parasites Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium is one of the most …
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“No visible signs of pregnancy, no sickness, no antenatal care”: Initiation of antenatal care in a rural district in Northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: Attending antenatal care (ANC) early contribute to better birth outcomes. Studies have shown that many pregnant women in Sub-Saharan …
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Factors associated with tungiasis among primary school children: a cross-sectional study in a rural district in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a relatively frequent ectoparasitosis in low-income settings, yet its morbidity and social impact are still not well …
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A meta-analysis of inpatient treatment outcomes of severe acute malnutrition and predictors of mortality among under-five children in Ethiopia
Severe forms of malnutrition have drastic effects on childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan countries, including Ethiopia. Although few studies …
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Geographical variation and associated factors of childhood measles vaccination in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, despite considerable improvement of measles vaccination, measles outbreaks is occurring in most parts of the country. Understanding …
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Men’s participation in maternal and child health care in Western Uganda: perspectives from the community
BACKGROUND: Participation of men in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is crucial for the reduction of infant and maternal mortality. …