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Whole genome sequencing of extended-spectrum β-lactamase genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from Nigeria
Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are of major concern as they are implicated in multidrug resistant nosocomial infections. They are …
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Essential new-born care practices and associated factors among post natal mothers in Nekemte City, Western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: New-born survival is a prominent goal on the global health agenda and an important area of focus for programs …
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Prevalence of asymptomatic Plasmodium species infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Fendeka town health facilities, Jawi District, North west Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In malaria endemic areas, majority of …
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Development of diagnostic SNP markers for quality assurance and control in sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] breeding programs
Quality assurance and control (QA/QC) is an essential element of a breeding program's optimization efforts towards increased genetic gains. Due …
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Determinants of tuberculosis treatment outcome under directly observed treatment short courses in Adama City, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death among infectious agents, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Though much effort has been …
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A survey on the effectiveness of WhatsApp for teaching doctors preparing for a licensing exam
INTRODUCTION: The use of WhatsApp for health professional education is not novel and is described increasingly in literature as an …
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Eye care service utilization and associated factors among older adults in Hawassa city, South Ethiopia
PURPOSE: The study aimed to assess the proportion of eye care service utilization and associated factors among older adults age …
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Time trends in and factors associated with repeat adolescent birth in Uganda: Analysis of six demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: Information on repeat adolescent birth remains scarce in sub-Sahara Africa. We investigated the prevalence and time trends in repeat …
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Predictors of relapse of acute malnutrition following exit from community-based management program in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study
BACKGROUND: Community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) is an effective program to manage children with acute malnutrition, including both severe …
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among pregnant women at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B virus infection is a global public health problem. Though, the disease is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, little …
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Maternal and perinatal outcome of preeclampsia without severe feature among pregnant women managed at a tertiary referral hospital in urban Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia refers to the new onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive …
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Utilization of cervical cancer screening and associated factors among women in Debremarkos town, Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is the most common type of malignancy among all malignancies for women worldwide with 266 000 deaths …
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“It is always better for a man to know his HIV status” – A qualitative study exploring the context, barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men in Nairobi, Kenya
HIV testing services are an important component of HIV program and provide an entry point for clinical care for persons …
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Urban foraging: Land management policy, perspectives, and potential
Gathering of uncultivated food from green spaces, also known as foraging, is observed in urban areas across the world, but …
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Repurposing anti-diabetic drug “Sitagliptin” as a novel virulence attenuating agent in Serratia marcescens
BACKGROUND: Serratia marcescens is an emerging pathogen that causes a variety of health care associated infections. S. marcescens is equipped …
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Complex samples logistic regression analysis of predictors of the current use of modern contraceptive among married or in-union women in Sierra Leone: Insight from the 2013 demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Non-use of modern contraceptives among married or in-union women aged 15 to 49 years is a demographic and public …
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Experiences of violence among adolescent girls and young women in Nairobi’s informal settlements prior to scale-up of the DREAMS Partnership: Prevalence, severity and predictors
INTRODUCTION: We sought to estimate the prevalence, severity and identify predictors of violence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) …
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Exploring young women’s reproductive decision-making, agency and social norms in South African informal settlements
This paper explores reproductive decision-making among young women in South Africa's informal settlements and considers whether and how agency and …
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Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and central obesity among adults in the Eastern Sudan
BACKGROUND: A global epidemic of obesity has been documented, particularly among African countries. While central obesity and overweight have been …
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Diabetes prevalence by HbA1c and oral glucose tolerance test among HIV-infected and uninfected Tanzanian adults
BACKGROUND: The burden of diabetes is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, including among people living with HIV. We assessed the prevalence …