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A study to better understand under-utilization of laboratory tests for antenatal care in Senegal
OBJECTIVE: To better understand factors contributing to underutilization of laboratory services for health care delivery in sub-Saharan Africa, we conducted …
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A cross-sectional study of psychopathy and khat abuse among prisoners in the correctional institution in Jimma, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Khat abuse and psychopathy are both strongly related to criminal activity. Higher rates of substance use in people with …
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Time for change is now: Experiences of participants in a community-based approach for iron and folic acid supplementation in a rural county in Kenya, a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS) is recommended by World Health Organization as part of antenatal care to prevent …
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Psycho-behavioural factors associated with medication adherence among male out-patients with hypertension in a Ghanaian hospital
Medication adherence is a key health outcome that reflects the health and general well-being of patients with hypertension. Challenges with …
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Family Health Days program contributions in vaccination of unreached and under-immunized children during routine vaccinations in Uganda
BACKGROUND: We explored the contributions of the Family Health Days (FHDs) concept, which was developed by the Uganda Ministry of …
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Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with dyslipidemia in antiretroviral exposed HIV patients in a Ghanaian population: A case-control study
Dyslipidemia is a potential complication of long-term usage of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and also known to be associated with genetic …
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The impact of computed radiography and teleradiology on patients’ diagnosis and treatment in Mweso, the Democratic Republic of Congo
INTRODUCTION: High quality diagnostic imaging can provide increased diagnostic accuracy and help guide medical decision-making and management, however challenges for …
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Non-disclosure of tuberculosis diagnosis by patients to their household members in south western Uganda
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) non-disclosure by adult patients to all household members is a setback to TB control efforts. It reduces …
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The development and validation of a measurement instrument to investigate determinants of health care utilisation for low back pain in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent and disabling public health problem globally. However, little is …
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Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Common mental illness has a substantial impact on seizure control and negatively affects the overall quality of life among …
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Development of a risk score for prediction of poor treatment outcomes among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: Treatment outcomes among patients treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are often sub-optimal. Therefore, the early prediction of poor treatment …
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Evaluation of current practice of antimicrobial use and clinical outcome of patients with pneumonia at a tertiary care hospital in Ethiopia: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance, which is commonly observed in the management of pneumonia, is a major threat to public health and …
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Effects in spite of tough constraints - A theory of change based investigation of contextual and implementation factors affecting the results of a performance based financing scheme extended to malnutrition in Burundi
BACKGROUND: From January 2015 to December 2016, the health authorities in Burundi piloted the inclusion of child nutrition services into …
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Egg donors’ motivations, experiences, and opinions: A survey of egg donors in South Africa
The objective of this study was to gain information from egg donors in South Africa (SA) which could be pertinent …
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Obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome in patients admitted in a tertiary hospital in Cameroon: Prevalence and associated factors
PURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is poorly documented in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in the hospital setting. The …
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Drug therapy problems and treatment satisfaction among ambulatory patients with epilepsy in a specialized hospital in Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: Epilepsy management especially in developing country is challenging. Seizures recurrence can be caused by both drug and non-drug related …
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High failure rates of protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral treatment in rural Tanzania – A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Poor adherence to antiretroviral drugs and viral resistance are the main drivers of treatment failure in HIV-infected patients. In …
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Eligibility for hepatitis B antiviral therapy among adults in the general population in Zambia
INTRODUCTION: We evaluated antiviral therapy (AVT) eligibility in a population-based sample of adults with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection …
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Long term conjugated linoleic acid supplementation modestly improved growth performance but induced testicular tissue apoptosis and reduced sperm quality in male rabbit
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is known for its multiple benefits including improvement of growth, increasing lean mass, and anti-carcinogenic effects. …
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Flower, seed, and fruit development in three Tunisian species of Polygonum: Implications for their taxonomy and evolution of distyly in Polygonaceae
Polygonum is the largest genus of Polygonaceae and 5 species are reported in Tunisia. In order to characterized flower, seed, …