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What predicts self-efficacy? Understanding the role of sociodemographic, behavioural and parental factors on condom use self-efficacy among university students in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Risky sexual behaviours are not uncommon among young adults particularly those in the higher levels of education. It is …
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Inflammatory cytokines and combined biomarker panels in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Enhancing diagnostic accuracy
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is challenged by the absence of accurate early diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers. …
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The magnitude of hypertension and its risk factors in southern Ethiopia: A community based study
BACKGROUND: Prevention and control of hypertension has not been given due attention though previous studies indicated that hypertension is growing …
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The efficacy of a brief intervention to reduce alcohol use in persons with HIV in South Africa, a randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Since there is a high prevalence of high risk alcohol use in patients with HIV in Africa, with negative …
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The trend in blood pressure and hypertension prevalence in the general population of South Kivu between 2012 and 2016: Results from two representative cross-sectional surveys—The Bukavu observational study
OBJECTIVE: Data on blood pressure trends are scarce or unavailable in Sub-Saharan Africa in general and especially in the Democratic …
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Optimizing viral load testing access for the last mile: Geospatial cost model for point of care instrument placement
INTRODUCTION: Viral load (VL) monitoring programs have been scaled up rapidly, but are now facing the challenge of providing access …
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Examining inequalities in access to delivery by caesarean section in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Maternal deaths are far too common in Nigeria, and this is in part due to lack of access to …
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Prevalence of uncontrolled blood pressure in Meknes, Morocco, and its associated risk factors in 2017
BACKGROUND: Uncontrolled high blood pressure (UBP) can lead to various cardiovascular complications causing an estimated nine million deaths per year …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards malaria among symptomatic patients attending Tumbi Referral Hospital: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Despite significant improvement in prevention and control over the past decades malaria remains a significant public health concern in …
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Development and validation of the African Women Awareness of CANcer (AWACAN) tool for breast and cervical cancer
BACKGROUND: Measuring factors influencing time to presentation is important in developing and evaluating interventions to promote timely cancer diagnosis, yet …
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Age-appropriate vaccination coverage and its associated factors for pentavalent 1-3 and measles vaccine doses, in northeast Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, there are limited studies on age-appropriate vaccinations that children received at the recommended specific ages. Therefore, we …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding antibiotic use in Maputo City, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Irrational use of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa, where the risk of …
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Perspectives of patients, family members, and health care providers on late diagnosis of breast cancer in Ethiopia: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Most women with breast cancer in Ethiopia are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease, but the reasons …
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A cross-sectional survey on patient safety culture among healthcare providers in the Upper East region of Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Adverse events pose a serious threat to quality patient care. Promoting a culture of safety is essential for reducing …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding rabies and its control among dog owners in Kigali city, Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that can occur in all warm-blooded animals, including humans. Vaccinating dogs can protect …
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Prevalence of non-communicable diseases among HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy at joint clinical research centre, Lubowa, Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed the course of HIV/AIDs by enabling patients to live longer, raising concern of the …
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Assessment of breast self- examination practice and associated factors among female workers in Debre Tabor Town public health facilities, North West Ethiopia, 2018: Cross- sectional study
BACKGROUND: Although breast Self-Examination is no longer tenable as a standard method to detect early breast cancer, world health organization …
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Factors influencing willingness and ability to pay for social health insurance in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Many low and middle-income countries are increasingly cognisant of the need to offer financial protection to its citizens through …
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Glycemic control among diabetic patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Ethiopia recorded the highest numbers of people with diabetes in Africa. It is not uncommon for diabetic patients to …
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Ceftriaxone use in a tertiary care hospital in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A need for a hospital antibiotic stewardship programme
Excessive use of antibiotics, especially watch group antibiotics such as ceftriaxone leads to emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …