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Toward a Set of Criteria to Decide Which STIs to Screen for in PrEP Cohorts
Contemporary HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) cohorts are characterized by high rates of partner change and as a result have high …
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Increasing Proportion of HIV-Infected Pregnant Zambian Women Attending Antenatal Care Are Already on Antiretroviral Therapy (2010–2015)
Introduction: Accurate estimates of coverage of prevention of mother-to-child (PMTCT) services among HIV-infected pregnant women are vital for monitoring progress …
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Food Handlers in Wolaita Sodo University Students Caterings, Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) are among the most prevalent diseases in the world, particularly in developing countries with low …
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Radon and Thoron; Radioactive Gases Lurking in Earthen Houses in Rural Kenya
In this paper, documented studies on radon and thoron concentrations in earthen dwellings and 238U and 232Th concentrations in soil …
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The Clinical Importance of the Mercury Problem in Artisanal Small-Scale Gold Mining
Artisanal small-scale mining is widely operated in various countries serving as a livelihood to many rural communities. However, it is …
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Better Board Education for Better Leadership and Management in the Health Sectors of Low and Middle Income Countries
Board member education must be elevated within the curricula of leadership development programming in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) …
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Examining Pregnancy Related Socio-Cultural Factors Among Adolescent Girls in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana: A Case-Control Study
This study sought to examine the socio-cultural factors associated with pregnancy among adolescent girls in KEEA Municipality in the Central …
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Perspectives on Developing Healthcare Managers in Africa: The Strathmore Business School's Healthcare Management Programme
A substantial shortage of qualified healthcare professionals in Africa continues, but it is now apparent that professionally trained healthcare managers …
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Development, Implementation, and Process Evaluation of a Theory-Based Nutrition Education Programme for Adults Living With HIV in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Introduction: Healthy diets play a role in the management and care for adults living with HIV/AIDS (ALH). Appropriate nutrition education …
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Assessing Knowledge of Community Pharmacists on Cancer: A Pilot Study in Ghana
GLOBOCAN estimates that 16,600 cases of cancer occur annually in Ghana. Community pharmacists are the first point of contact to …
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Mortality Patterns of Toxoplasmosis and Its Comorbidities in Tanzania: A 10-Year Retrospective Hospital-Based Survey
Introduction: Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic zoonosis and an important cause of abortions, mental retardation, encephalitis, blindness, and death worldwide. Few …
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Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination in Dressed Chickens in Lusaka Abattoirs
Objective: Despite the rapid growth and intensification of poultry farming in Zambia, the processing has remained largely unhygienic. The presence …
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Schistosomiasis in School Age Children in Sierra Leone After 6 Years of Mass Drug Administration With Praziquantel
Historic data and baseline surveys showed schistosomiasis as highly/moderately endemic in seven of fourteen districts in Sierra Leone, justifying annual/biennial …
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Who Serves the Poor? An Equity Analysis of Public and Private Providers of Family Planning and Child Health Services in Kenya
Understanding differences in the wealth status of patients can inform planning decisions aimed at providing affordable access to high quality …
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Combating Vaccine Hesitancy: Teaching the Next Generation to Navigate Through the Post Truth Era
Despite scientific evidence supporting the fact that vaccines are fundamental tools for preventing infectious diseases, a percentage of the population …
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Elder Abuse—The Current State of Research in South Africa
Objectives: The concern about elder abuse increases as the global population ages. Elder abuse is a global public health, human …
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Group B Streptococcus Serotypes in Pregnant Women From the Western Cape Region of South Africa
Background: Maternal colonization of Group B streptococci (GBS) during pregnancy is an important risk factor for neonatal morbidity and mortality. …
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A Comparative Cost Analysis of Antibiotic Treatment for Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in Adult Inpatients at Piggs Peak Government Hospital in Swaziland
Background: Of the different types of pneumonia, community acquired pneumonia (CAP), has been identified as the leading cause of infectious …
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An Integrated Care Model With Implementation Roadmap to Improve Chlamydia trachomatis Management and Control in India
Chlamydia trachomatis is the world´s most prevalent bacterial Sexually Transmitted infection (STI). It is associated with a wide range of …
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Models for Predicting Time to Sputum Conversion Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Lagos, South–West Nigeria
Background: Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis develops through the misdiagnosis, mismanagement and treatment of the disease such as irregular drug supply, poor …