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Self-collected vaginal sampling for the detection of genital human papillomavirus (HPV) using careHPV among Ghanaian women
BACKGROUND: Detection of genital HPV DNA is recommended as an important strategy for modern cervical cancer screening. Challenges include access …
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Factors associated with utilization of long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods among women who have decided not to have more children in Gondar city
BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that long acting family planning methods reduce population growth and improve maternal health, their utilization remains …
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“If I have only two children and they die… who will take care of me?” –a qualitative study exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices about family planning among Mozambican female and male adults
BACKGROUND: By focusing upon family planning counselling services, the Mozambican government has significantly enhanced the general health of female and …
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Reasons for delay in decision making and reaching health facility among obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse patients in Gondar University hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Obstetric fistula and pelvic organ prolapse remain highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, where women have poor access to modern …
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Sowing the seeds of transformative practice to actualize women’s rights to respectful maternity care: reflections from Kenya using the consolidated framework for implementation research
BACKGROUND: Despite years of growing concern about poor provider attitudes and women experiencing mistreatment during facility based childbirth, there are …
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Transvaginal Sonography: perception and attitude of Nigerian women
BACKGROUND: To assess the attitude to and perception of transvaginal sonography (TVS) among Nigerian women of mixed educational status in …
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Cervical cancer risk perceptions, sexual risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections among Bivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccinated and non-vaccinated young women in Uganda - 5 year follow up study
BACKGROUND: Previous studies were conflicting regarding the associations between HPV vaccination, cervical cancer risk perceptions, high-risk sexual behaviors and STIs. …
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A case report of bicornis bicollis uterus with unilateral cervical atresia: an unusual aetiology of chronic debilitating pelvic pain in a Cameroonian teenager
BACKGROUND: Congenital uterine anomalies like bicornis or bicornuate uterus are relatively rare in sub-Saharan Africa. They are associated with an …
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Effects of peer health education on perception and practice of screening for cervical cancer among urban residential women in south-east Nigeria: a before and after study
BACKGROUND: Effective female education on cervical cancer prevention has been shown to increase awareness and uptake of screening. However, sustaining …
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Pain in amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS: a cross-sectional study of ambulant outpatients
BACKGROUND: Pain is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in people living with HIV/AIDS, whether or not they are …
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Skin whitening among Cameroonian female university students: knowledge, attitudes, practices and motivations
BACKGROUND: Lack of data on skin whitening (SW) among Cameroonian female university students prompted us to undertake the present study …
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A pathological and clinical study of 706 primary tumours of the ovary in the largest tertiary hospital in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Ovarian tumours are a leading cause of death in Ghana. Even though geographical and racial differences exist in the …
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Factors influencing use of long-acting versus short-acting contraceptive methods among reproductive-age women in a resource-limited setting
BACKGROUND: Unplanned pregnancy remains a common problem in many resource-limited settings, mostly due to limited access to modern family planning …
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“Life at the River is a Living Hell:” a qualitative study of trauma, mental health, substance use and HIV risk behavior among female fish traders from the Kafue Flatlands in Zambia
BACKGROUND: In Western settings, the relationship between trauma history, posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use, and HIV risk behavior, is well …
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Sex hormone binding globulin as a valuable biochemical marker in predicting gestational diabetes mellitus
BACKGROUND: Circulating Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels are inversely associated with insulin resistance. This study was conducted to compare …
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Reproductive risk factors associated with breast cancer in women in Bangui: a case–control study
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer (breast Ca) is recognised as a major public health problem in the world. Data on reproductive factors …
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Probiotics for vaginal health in South Africa: what is on retailers’ shelves?
BACKGROUND: Probiotics are widely used to improve gastrointestinal (GI) health, but they may also be useful to prevent or treat …
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Feasibility of thermocoagulation in a screen-and-treat approach for the treatment of cervical precancerous lesions in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: The use of thermocoagulation for the treatment of cervical precancerous lesions has recently generated a great deal of interest. …
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First report on molecular breast cancer subtypes and their clinico-pathological characteristics in Eastern Morocco: series of 2260 cases
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy among women in Eastern Morocco. In this paper, we provide the first …
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Self-collection based HPV testing for cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Uganda: a descriptive analysis of knowledge, intentions to screen and factors associated with HPV positivity
BACKGROUND: Women living with HIV (WHIV) are disproportionately impacted by cervical dysplasia and cancer. The burden is greatest in low-income …