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Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorders at Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda
Introduction: The harmful use of alcohol is a growing global public health concern, with Sub-Saharan Africa at particular risk. A …
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A Theory-Based Contextual Nutrition Education Manual Enhanced Nutrition Teaching Skill
Background: A theory-based contextual nutrition education manual (NEM) may enhance effective teaching of nutrition in schools. School nutrition education should …
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Accessibility of Early Infant Diagnostic Services by Under-5 Years and HIV Exposed Children in Muheza District, North-East Tanzania
Introduction: Early infant diagnosis (EID) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) provides an opportunity for follow up of HIV exposed children …
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Maternal Death in Rural Ghana: A Case Study in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Maternal mortality remains a challenge in providing quality maternal and other reproductive healthcare services in Ghana. This is a case …
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Place of Delivery Associated With Postnatal Care Utilization Among Childbearing Women in Zambia
OBJECTIVE: Postnatal care (PNC) utilization is critical to the prevention of maternal morbidity and mortality. Despite its importance, the proportion …
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Perceived Obstacles Faced by Diabetes Patients Attending University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable, chronic, and progressive disease that can lead to serious complications and even to …
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Extending beyond Policy: Reaching UNAIDS’ Three “90”s in Malawi
Malawi, like other countries with a generalized HIV epidemic, is striving to reach the ambitious targets set by UNAIDS known …
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Evidence of Increase in Mortality After the Introduction of Diphtheria–Tetanus–Pertussis Vaccine to Children Aged 6–35 Months in Guinea-Bissau: A Time for Reflection?
Background: Whole-cell diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and oral polio vaccine (OPV) were introduced to children in Guinea-Bissau in 1981. We previously reported …
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An Epidemiological Trend of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Ethiopia
Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Currently, the prevalence of the disease can possibly be heightened due …
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Malaria Vectors Insecticides Resistance in Different Agroecosystems in Western Kenya
Background: Malaria vector control efforts have taken malaria related cases down to appreciable number per annum after large scale of …
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Vaginal Microbiomes Associated With Aerobic Vaginitis and Bacterial Vaginosis
A healthy vaginal microbiota is considered to be significant for maintaining vaginal health and preventing infections. However, certain vaginal bacterial …
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Promoting Local Ownership: Lessons Learned from Process of Transitioning Clinical Mentoring of HIV Care and Treatment in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Focus on improving access and quality of HIV care and treatment gained acceptance in Ethiopia through the work of …
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Insecticide-Treated Nets Utilization and Associated Factors among under-5 Years Old Children in Mirab-Abaya District, Gamo-Gofa Zone, Ethiopia
Background: Malaria can be prevented using cost-effective interventions. It can be prevented at large via the use of Insecticide-Treated Mosquito …
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Problem Gambling among Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa
Gambling is a cross-cultural and global activity which typically involves the wagering of money or an item of monetary value …
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National Immunization Campaigns with Oral Polio Vaccine Reduce All-Cause Mortality: A Natural Experiment within Seven Randomized Trials
BACKGROUND: A recent WHO review concluded that live BCG and measles vaccine (MV) may have beneficial non-specific effects (NSEs) reducing …
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Cord Care Practices: A Perspective of Contemporary African Setting
Background: Cord care is the series of steps applied in handling of the umbilical cord after delivery of the new …
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Developing and Implementing a Pediatric Emergency Care Curriculum for Providers at District Level Hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study in Kenya
INTRODUCTION: Emergency medicine is a relatively new field in sub-Saharan Africa and dedicated training in pediatric emergency care is limited. …
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Adolescents’ Experiences and Their Suggestions for HIV Serostatus Disclosure in Zambia: A Mixed-Methods Study
BACKGROUND: HIV serostatus disclosure is an immense challenge for adolescents living with HIV, their caregivers, and health workers. In Zambia, …
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“How Do We Start? And How Will They React?” Disclosing to Young People with Perinatally Acquired HIV in Uganda
Despite great advances in pediatric HIV care, rates and the extent of full disclosure of HIV status to infected children …
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Dynamic Regimes of El Niño Southern Oscillation and Influenza Pandemic Timing
El Niño southern oscillation (ENSO) dynamics has been shown to drive seasonal influenza dynamics. Severe seasonal influenza epidemics and the …