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Contraceptive use among women with no fertility intention in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Ethiopia is one of the Sub-Saharan African countries with high unintended pregnancy rate. Every woman in Ethiopia experiences at …
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Utility of digitising point of care HIV test results to accurately measure, and improve performance towards, the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets
INTRODUCTION: High rates of pre-treatment loss to care among persons diagnosed with HIV persist. Linkage to care can be improved …
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HIV testing, care and viral suppression among men who have sex with men and transgender individuals in Johannesburg, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Men who have sex with men and transgender individuals (MSM/TG) carry a disproportionately high burden of HIV, including in …
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Validity, reliability and cut-offs of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 as a screening tool for depression among patients living with epilepsy in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Patients with epilepsy (PwE) have an increased risk of active and lifetime depression. Two in 10 patients experience depression. …
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Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among civil servants in Sidama Zone, south Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is the leading cause of death and disability in adult populations globally. Its prevalence is increasing rapidly in …
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Distribution of ascariasis, trichuriasis and hookworm infections in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Ascariasis, Trichuriasis and Hookworm infections poses a considerable public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, and a sound understanding of …
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Prevalence and determinants of polypharmacy in cardiovascular patients attending outpatient clinic in Ethiopia University Hospital
BACKGROUND: While there are advances in medicine and pharmaceutical care, the burden of medication use has also grown with polypharmacy. …
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Effect of antenatal depression on adverse birth outcomes in Gondar town, Ethiopia: A community-based cohort study
BACKGROUND: The impact of antenatal depression on pregnancy outcomes has been well investigated in developed countries, but few studies have …
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Trends and predictors of changes in modern contraceptive use among women aged 15–49 years in Tanzania from 2004–2016: Evidence from Tanzania Demographic and Health Surveys
INTRODUCTION: Modern contraceptive use provides opportunities for women and couples to achieve optimal child spacing, achieve desired family size and …
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Neonatal septicemia at intensive care unit, Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia: Bacteriological profile, drug susceptibility pattern, and associated factors
BACKGROUND: Neonatal septicemia is a life threatening medical emergency that requires timely detection of pathogens with urgent rational antibiotics therapy. …
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Use of antibacterials in the management of symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections among children under five years in Gulu, northern Uganda: Prevalence and determinants
Inappropriate use of antibacterials is a major public health challenge as it can promote emergence of resistance, wastage of financial …
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High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study
INTRODUCTION: Intimate partner violence during pregnancy can contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity by limiting women's ability to receive maternal …
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Performance of mid-upper arm circumference as a screening tool for identifying adolescents with overweight and obesity
BACKGROUND: Adolescent overweight and obesity is a global public health problem, associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. Recently, …
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Effectiveness of utilizing the WHO safe childbirth checklist on improving essential childbirth practices and maternal and perinatal outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) is a 29-item checklist based on essential childbirth practices to …
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Nationwide profiling of insecticide resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Cameroon
The Asian mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is an invasive mosquito which has become one of the most important vectors of …
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Years of potential life lost and productivity costs due to premature mortality from six priority diseases in Tanzania, 2006-2015
BACKGROUND: Mortality statistics are traditionally used to quantify the burden of disease and to determine the relative importance of the …
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Spatial distribution and determinants of abortion among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, evidence from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data: Spatial and mixed-effect analysis
BACKGROUND: Unsafe abortion remains a global public health concern and it is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. …
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Genetic diversity, SNP-trait associations and genomic selection accuracy in a west African collection of Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum(Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]
Understanding the mechanisms governing complex traits variation is a requirement for efficient crop improvement. In this study, the molecular characterization, …
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Power, danger, and secrecy—A socio-cultural examination of menstrual waste management in urban Malawi
Menstrual blood is not just a physical substance; it is laden with symbolism and often powerfully stigmatised. It is important …
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Predictors of neonatal sepsis in public referral hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: A case control study
BACKGROUND: Despite remarkable progress in the reduction of death in under-five children, neonatal mortality has shown little or no concomitant …