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Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among sexually active men in Ethiopia. Further analysis of 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Sexually-transmitted infections are a public health problem in developing countries including Ethiopia. However, there is limited evidence on factors …
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The pattern of neonatal admissions and mortality at a regional and district hospital in the Upper West Region of Ghana; a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: High global neonatal deaths have triggered efforts to improve facility-based care. However, the outcomes achievable at different levels of …
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Exploration of barriers and facilitators to household contact tracing of index tuberculosis cases in Anlemo district, Hadiya zone, Southern Ethiopia: Qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis [TB] is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease in the world. Intensifying tuberculosis screening …
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Trends and determinants of ever having tested for HIV among youth and adults in South Africa from 2005–2017: Results from four repeated cross-sectional nationally representative household-based HIV prevalence, incidence, and behaviour surveys
BACKGROUND: HIV testing contributes to the prevention and control of the HIV epidemic in the general population. South Africa has …
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Comparability of modern contraceptive use estimates between a face-to-face survey and a cellphone survey among women in Burkina Faso
INTRODUCTION: The proliferation of cell phone ownership in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) presents the opportunity to collect public health indicators at …
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Effect of guided counseling on dietary practices of pregnant women in West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, although nutrition education has been given during pregnancy, most women have inadequate nutrient intakes. As a result, …
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The integration of occupational- and household-based chronic stress among South African women employed as public hospital nurses
BACKGROUND: Nurses are a critical part of healthcare delivery systems, especially in under-resourced environments. Compared to other female-dominated professions in …
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Vulnerability profiles and prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among adolescent girls and young women in Ethiopia: A latent class analysis
BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years have among the highest risk for HIV and other sexually …
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Caffeine, alcohol, khat, and tobacco use during pregnancy in Butajira, South Central Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The use of excessive caffeine and consumption of alcohol, cigarette, and khat during pregnancy can result in adverse health …
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Lasiodiplodia mitidjana sp. nov. and other Botryosphaeriaceae species causing branch canker and dieback of Citrus sinensis in Algeria
Several Botryosphaeriaceae species are known to occur worldwide, causing dieback, canker and fruit rot on various hosts. Surveys conducted in …
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Risk factors and transmission pathways associated with infant Campylobacter spp. prevalence and malnutrition: A formative study in rural Ethiopia
Early infection from enteropathogens is recognised as both a cause and effect of infant malnutrition. Specifically, evidence demonstrates associations between …
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Recreational drug use among Nigerian university students: Prevalence, correlates and frequency of use
BACKGROUND: Given the paucity of data on recreational drug use and the recent media attention on the abuse of drugs …
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Prevalence of hepatitis B viruses and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in public hospitals of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa pregnant women. HBV Infection has …
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Prevalence and distribution of antimicrobial resistance determinants of Escherichia coli isolates obtained from meat in South Africa
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to characterise antibiotics resistance of Escherichia coli isolates from the formal meat sector (FMS) and informal …
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Molecular epidemiology, genetic diversity and antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from chicken and pig carcasses, and carcass handlers
The epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus in food animals, associated products, and their zoonotic potential in Nigeria are poorly understood. This …
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Utilization of routine health information and associated factors among health workers in Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The utilization of routine health information is an essential factor of the structural capacity of health departments and public …
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Factors associated with mortality in children under five years old hospitalized for Severe Acute Malnutrition in Limpopo province, South Africa, 2014-2018: A cross-sectional analytic study
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, 30.9% of children under five years with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) died in 2018. We aimed …
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Abrogation of pathogenic attributes in drug resistant Candida auris strains by farnesol
Candida auris, a decade old Candida species, has been identified globally as a significant nosocomial multidrug resistant (MDR) pathogen responsible …
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High acceptability and viral suppression of patients on Dolutegravir-based first-line regimens in pilot sites in Uganda: A mixed-methods prospective cohort study
Uganda adopted the integrase inhibitor dolutegravir (DTG) as part its preferred first-line HIV treatment regimen in 2018. Prior to the …
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Breeding practices and trait preferences of smallholder farmers for indigenous sheep in the northwest highlands of Ethiopia: Inputs to design a breeding program
The aim of this study was to identify breeding practices and trait preferences for indigenous sheep in three districts (Estie, …