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Hypertension control in integrated HIV and chronic disease clinics in Uganda in the SEARCH study
BACKGROUND: There is an increasing burden of hypertension (HTN) across sub-Saharan Africa where HIV prevalence is the highest in the …
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Successes and challenges of the One Health approach in Kenya over the last decade
More than 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin and a transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral One Health approach is a …
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Comparing the reasons for suicide from attempt survivors and their families in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Family members are key in detecting early suicide warning signs. This study compared the reasons for suicidality as reported …
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Schistosoma haematobium infection status and its associated risk factors among pregnant women in Munyenge, South West Region, Cameroon following scale-up of communal piped water sources from 2014 to 2017: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In 2014, a study in Munyenge revealed a high prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) among pregnant women. This study …
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Retention of HIV exposed infants in care at Arua regional referral hospital, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Retention of HIV Exposed Infants (HEIs) in care ensures adequate care. Data on retention of HEIs at large referral …
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Cancer and how the patients see it; prevalence and perception of risk factors: a cross-sectional survey from a tertiary care centre of Karachi, Pakistan
BACKGROUND: The incidence of cancer is rising but data available regarding prevalence of cancer and patient perception of the disease …
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Outcomes of empiric treatment for pediatric tuberculosis, Kampala, Uganda, 2010–2015
BACKGROUND: Childhood tuberculosis (TB) diagnoses often lack microbiologic confirmation and require empiric treatment. Barriers to empiric treatment include concern for …
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Sociodemographic inequities in cervical cancer screening, treatment and care amongst women aged at least 25 years: evidence from surveys in Harare, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Zimbabwe; however; access to screening and treatment services …
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Analysis of the alcohol drinking behavior and influencing factors among emerging adults and young adults: a cross-sectional study in Wuhan, China
BACKGROUND: The relationship between alcohol use in adolescents and young adults and outcomes has not been widely researched in China. …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice related to chemical hazards and personal protective equipment among particleboard workers in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Work in the wood industry is often associated with exposure to wood dust and formaldehyde. The aims of this …
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Religiosity and sexual abstinence among Nigerian youths: does parent religion matter?
BACKGROUND: Religion plays an important role in youth behaviours, making it a significant factor in the discourse on youth sexuality …
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Psychographic predictors of intention to use cervical cancer screening services among women attending maternal and child health services in Southern Ethiopia: the theory of planned behavior (TPB) perspective
BACKGROUND: Detection of the premalignant forms cervical cancer through screening in the target age group is one of the effective …
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Community knowledge and perceptions on malaria prevention and house screening in Nyabondo, Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Screening of houses to prevent mosquito entry is increasingly being recommended as an effective and practical method against malaria …
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Revitalization of integrated disease surveillance and response in Sierra Leone post Ebola virus disease outbreak
BACKGROUND: The Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) in Sierra Leone partially rolled out the implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance …
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Factors associated with early sexual initiation among preparatory and high school youths in Woldia town, northeast Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Early initiation of sexual activity affects the sexual and reproductive health of the young population. The youth are at …
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Noncommunicable disease burden among HIV patients in care: a national retrospective longitudinal analysis of HIV-treatment outcomes in Kenya, 2003-2013
BACKGROUND: Over the last decade, the Kenyan HIV treatment program has grown exponentially, with improved survival among people living with …
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Who is sexually active? Using a multi-component sexual activity profile (MSAP) to explore, identify and describe sexually-active high-school students in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Understanding sexual activity is necessary to prevent sexually transmitted infections. Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa suggests that 10-20% of youth …
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An evidence-based nutrition education programme for orphans and vulnerable children: protocol on the development of nutrition education intervention for orphans in Soweto, South Africa using mixed methods research
BACKGROUND: Focus on interventions for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in South Africa on education, quality of life (QoL) and …
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Anthropometric profiles of 8–11 year old children from a low-income setting in South Africa
Communities in low-to-middle income countries undergoing rapid urbanisation as well as nutrition transition are particularly at risk for associated health …
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Can the health effects of widely-held societal norms be evaluated? An analysis of the United Nations convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (UN-CEDAW)
BACKGROUND: Female life expectancy and mortality rates have been improving over the course of many decades. Many global changes offer …