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Specific clones of Trichomonas tenax are associated with periodontitis
Trichomonas tenax, an anaerobic protist difficult to cultivate with an unreliable molecular identification, has been suspected of involvement in periodontitis, …
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Effect of pregnancy weight gain on infant birth weight among mothers attending antenatal care from private clinics in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia: A facility based follow-up study
INTRODUCTION: Weight gain during pregnancy is an important indicator of maternal and fetal nutrition during pregnancy. However, information regarding the …
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Assessment of biodegradation in ancient archaeological wood from the Middle Cemetery at Abydos, Egypt
Abydos is a large, complex archaeological site located approximately 500 km south of Cairo in Upper Egypt. The site has …
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The art of mabisi production: A traditional fermented milk
Fermented dairy products can be rich in beneficial microbes and one such product with potential is mabisi. Mabisi is a …
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Exploring barriers to reproductive, maternal, child and neonatal (RMNCH) health-seeking behaviors in Somali region, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Health-seeking behaviours are influenced by internal and external contributing factors. Internal factors include attitudes, beliefs and core values, life …
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Factors associated with HIV status disclosure to partners and its outcomes among HIV-positive women attending Care and Treatment Clinics at Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Sub Saharan Africa continues to be the epicenter of HIV with 70% of people living with HIV globally. Women …
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HIV index testing to improve HIV positivity rate and linkage to care and treatment of sexual partners, adolescents and children of PLHIV in Lesotho
Despite years of HIV testing and other interventions, Lesotho continues to experience an incredibly high HIV burden. Prevalence of HIV …
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Availability and inequality in accessibility of health centre-based primary healthcare in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Achieving fair access to healthcare and improving population health are crucial in all settings. Properly staffed and fairly distributed …
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HIV prevalence, spatial distribution and risk factors for HIV infection in the Kenyan fishing communities of Lake Victoria
INTRODUCTION: Global efforts to end HIV by 2030 focus on reducing and eventually eliminating new infections in priority populations. Identifying …
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The Saleema initiative in Sudan to abandon female genital mutilation: Outcomes and dose response effects
PURPOSE: The overall goal of the Saleema Initiative in Sudan is to promote long-term abandonment of female genital mutilation and …
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Prevalence and correlates of anemia among children aged 6-23 months in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Anemia, the world's most common micro-nutrient deficiency disorder, can affect a person at any time and at all stages …
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Stock-outs of antiretroviral and tuberculosis medicines in South Africa: A national cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: HIV and TB programs have rapidly scaled-up over the past decade in Sub-Saharan Africa and uninterrupted supplies of those …
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Human disturbance impacts the integrity of sacred church forests, Ethiopia
Land-use change can have profound effects on forest communities, compromising seedling recruitment and growth, and long-term persistence of forests on …
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A quality assessment of Health Management Information System (HMIS) data for maternal and child health in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Health management information system (HMIS) data are important for guiding the attainment of health targets in low- and middle-income countries. …
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Impact of pharmacist-led antibiotic stewardship interventions on compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetric and gynecologic surgeries in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Inappropriate and excessive use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis are associated with the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prophylaxis malpractices …
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Reference set of Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical strains: A tool for research and product development
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) causes tuberculosis (TB) in humans and various other mammals. The human-adapted members of the MTBC …
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Maternal factors contributing to low birth weight deliveries in Tshwane District, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight continues to be a main cause of child morbidity and mortality. Low birth weight can cause …
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Correction: Hematological responses to iron-folate supplementation and its determinants in pregnant women attending antenatal cares in Mekelle City, Ethiopia
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0204791.].
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Perception of health professions students of their role model status in Toombak cessation: A cross-sectional study from Sudan
INTRODUCTION: Health professionals are to play an essential and effective role in tobacco control. Toombak is a popular form of …
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Effects of complementary feeding on attained height among lower primary school-aged children in Eastern Uganda: A nested prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Despite the fact that Uganda has been a signatory to the global strategy for Infant and Young Children Feeding …