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Genetic diversity and drug resistance of HIV-1 among infected pregnant women newly diagnosed in Luanda, Angola
Monitoring genetic diversity and drug resistance mutations (DRMs) is critical for understanding HIV epidemiology. Here, we report HIV-1 genetic diversity …
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Prevalence and correlates of low serum calcium in late pregnancy: A cross sectional study in the Nkongsamba Regional Hospital; Littoral Region of Cameroon
INTRODUCTION: Women from low and middle income countries are generally more likely to have sub-optimal calcium intake. The objective of …
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Mitogenomic diversity in Sacred Ibis Mummies sheds light on early Egyptian practices
The ancient catacombs of Egypt harbor millions of well-preserved mummified Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) dating from ~600BC. Although it is …
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Quality and utilization patterns of maternity waiting homes at referral facilities in rural Zambia: A mixed-methods multiple case analysis of intervention and standard of care sites
INTRODUCTION: Maternity waiting homes, defined as residential lodging near a health facility, are recommended by the WHO. An improved MWH …
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Molecular characterisation of genital human papillomavirus among women in Southwestern, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Persistent infections with high-risk genital Human papillomavirus (HPV) especially types 16 and 18, are associated with cervical cancer. However, …
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Long-term retention on antiretroviral therapy among infants, children, adolescents and adults in Malawi: A cohort study
OBJECTIVES: We examine long-term retention of adults, adolescents and children on antiretroviral therapy under different HIV treatment guidelines in Malawi. …
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An assessment of khat consumption habit and its linkage to household economies and work culture: The case of Harar city
BACKGROUND: This study investigates khat consumption habits and its linkage to the economy of a household and works culture in …
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Is there a difference in women’s experiences of care with medication vs. manual vacuum aspiration abortions? Determinants of person-centered care for abortion services
Little evidence exists on women's experiences of care during abortion care, partly due to limitations in existing measures. Moreover, globally, …
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Increasing knowledge of HIV status in a country with high HIV testing coverage: Results from the Botswana Combination Prevention Project
INTRODUCTION: Achieving widespread knowledge of HIV-positive status is a crucial step to reaching universal ART coverage, population level viral suppression, …
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Efficacy, acceptability and feasibility of daily text-messaging in promoting glycaemic control and other clinical outcomes in a low-resource setting of South Africa: A randomised controlled trial
South Africa is confronted with a high burden of diabetes, the majority of which are poorly controlled. The use of …
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Quality of Kangaroo Mother Care services in Ethiopia: Implications for policy and practice
BACKGROUND: Providing high-quality kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a strategy proven to improve outcomes in premature babies. However, whether KMC …
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Exploring local realities: Perceptions and experiences of healthcare workers on the management and control of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a major health security threat worldwide. The effectiveness of implementation of DR-TB control strategies has …
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Evaluation of a global spring wheat panel for stripe rust: Resistance loci validation and novel resources identification
Stripe rust (incited by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici) is airborne wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) disease with dynamic virulence evolution. …
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Effect of self-rated health status on functioning difficulties among older adults in Ghana: Coarsened exact matching method of analysis of the World Health Organization’s study on global AGEing and adult health, Wave 2
BACKGROUND: Functional difficulty assessment has been proven as a key factor in the health evaluation of adults. Previous studies have …
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Measurement of abortion safety using community-based surveys: Findings from three countries
This study aimed to measure abortion safety in Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, and Rajasthan, India using population-based abortion data from representative …
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Role of platelet parameters in early detection and prediction of severity of preeclampsia: A comparative cross-sectional study at Ayder comprehensive specialized and Mekelle general hospitals, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Platelet parameters alterations are one of the most commonly identified hematological changes in preeclampsia (PE). However, their functions as …
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Facilitators and barriers to linkage to HIV care and treatment among female sex workers in a community-based HIV prevention intervention in Tanzania: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: HIV-infected female sex workers (FSWs) have poor linkage to HIV care in sub-Sahara Africa. METHODS: We conducted 21 participatory …
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Magnitude and associated factors of postpartum depression among women in Nekemte town, East Wollega zone, west Ethiopia, 2019: A community-based study
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic disorder that happens during the first 1year after childbirth. It affects both the mother's …
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Results from a World Health Organization pilot of the Basic Emergency Care Course in Sub Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Frontline providers around the world deliver emergency care daily, often without prior dedicated training. In response to multiple country …
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Determinants of preterm birth among mothers who gave birth at public hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia: A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a public health issue worldwide. In developing nations, like Ethiopia, PTB is under reported and …