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Use of antibacterials in the management of symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections among children under five years in Gulu, northern Uganda: Prevalence and determinants
Inappropriate use of antibacterials is a major public health challenge as it can promote emergence of resistance, wastage of financial …
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High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study
INTRODUCTION: Intimate partner violence during pregnancy can contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity by limiting women's ability to receive maternal …
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Performance of mid-upper arm circumference as a screening tool for identifying adolescents with overweight and obesity
BACKGROUND: Adolescent overweight and obesity is a global public health problem, associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. Recently, …
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Effectiveness of utilizing the WHO safe childbirth checklist on improving essential childbirth practices and maternal and perinatal outcome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization (WHO) Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) is a 29-item checklist based on essential childbirth practices to …
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Nationwide profiling of insecticide resistance in Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Cameroon
The Asian mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is an invasive mosquito which has become one of the most important vectors of …
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Years of potential life lost and productivity costs due to premature mortality from six priority diseases in Tanzania, 2006-2015
BACKGROUND: Mortality statistics are traditionally used to quantify the burden of disease and to determine the relative importance of the …
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Spatial distribution and determinants of abortion among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, evidence from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data: Spatial and mixed-effect analysis
BACKGROUND: Unsafe abortion remains a global public health concern and it is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. …
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Genetic diversity, SNP-trait associations and genomic selection accuracy in a west African collection of Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum(Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]
Understanding the mechanisms governing complex traits variation is a requirement for efficient crop improvement. In this study, the molecular characterization, …
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Power, danger, and secrecy—A socio-cultural examination of menstrual waste management in urban Malawi
Menstrual blood is not just a physical substance; it is laden with symbolism and often powerfully stigmatised. It is important …
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Predictors of neonatal sepsis in public referral hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: A case control study
BACKGROUND: Despite remarkable progress in the reduction of death in under-five children, neonatal mortality has shown little or no concomitant …
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Clinical presentation and outcomes of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia at a national hospital, Kenya: A retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy including pre-eclampsia are associated with maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. Early detection is vital …
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“A dream come true”: Perspectives on long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among female sex workers living with HIV from the Dominican Republic and Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LA ART) was found to be non-inferior to daily oral ART in Phase 3 clinical …
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Comparison of the diagnostic performance of microscopic examination, Copro-ELISA, and Copro-PCR in the diagnosis of Capillaria philippinensis infections
Intestinal capillariasis is a parasitic zoonosis caused by the tiny nematode parasite Capillaria philippinensis. It is a major health problem …
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How villagers in central Sierra Leone understand infection risks under threat of Covid-19
BACKGROUND: Concern has been expressed over how well Africa is prepared to cope with the pandemic of Covid-19. Will rural …
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Quality of sleep and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS attending ART clinic at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized Hospital, Hawassa, SNNPR, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Sleep is a natural, restorative, physiological process that is characterized by perceptual disengagement from and unresponsiveness to whatever going …
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School-based social and behavior change communication (SBCC) advances community exposure to malaria messages, acceptance, and preventive practices in Ethiopia: A pre-posttest study
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has shown incredible success in malaria morbidity, mortality, and control. Community empowerment is a milestone to meet the …
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Assessment of organizational readiness to implement an electronic health record system in a low-resource settings cancer hospital: A cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Organizational readiness for change is a key factor in success or failure of electronic health record (EHR) system implementations. …
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Patients’ knowledge on cardiovascular risk factors and associated lifestyle behaviour in Ethiopia in 2018: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is posing a major public health challenge globally. Evidence reports significant gaps in knowledge of cardiovascular …
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The theory of planned behavior as a behavior change model for tobacco control strategies among adolescents in Botswana
BACKGROUND: Behavioral intentions (motivational factors), attitudes, subjective norm (social pressures), and perceived behavioral control promote or discourage smoking behavior among …
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High dropout rate from maternity continuum of care after antenatal care booking and its associated factors among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey 2016
BACKGROUND: Maternal continuums of care were vital to reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities. While the dropout rate remains high and …