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Invasive bacterial disease trends and characterization of group B streptococcal isolates among young infants in southern Mozambique, 2001–2015
BACKGROUND: Maternal group B streptococcal (GBS) vaccines under development hold promise to prevent GBS disease in young infants. Sub-Saharan Africa …
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Contextual correlates of happiness in European adults
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to examine the associations of both objectively assessed and perceived physical and social neighborhood characteristics with happiness …
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Evaluation of a community-based intervention to improve maternal and neonatal health service coverage in the most rural and remote districts of Zambia
BACKGROUND: A community-based intervention comprising both men and women, known as Safe Motherhood Action Groups (SMAGs), was implemented in four …
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Ecological suitability modeling for anthrax in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
The spores of the soil-borne bacterium, Bacillus anthracis, which causes anthrax are highly resistant to adverse environmental conditions. Under ideal …
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Stockouts of HIV commodities in public health facilities in Kinshasa: Barriers to end HIV
Stockouts of HIV commodities increase the risk of treatment interruption, antiretroviral resistance, treatment failure, morbidity and mortality. The study objective …
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An evaluation of hemoglobin measurement tools and their accuracy and reliability when screening for child anemia in Rwanda: A randomized study
Blood hemoglobin (Hb) is a common indicator for diagnosing anemia and is often determined through laboratory analysis of venous samples. …
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Management of minor ailments in a community pharmacy setting: Findings from simulated visits and qualitative study in Gondar town, Ethiopia
Community pharmacy professionals are being widely accepted as sources of treatment and advice for managing minor ailments, largely owing to …
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Genetic diversity, breed composition and admixture of Kenyan domestic pigs
The genetic diversity of African pigs, whether domestic or wild has not been widely studied and there is very limited …
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Combined evaluation of sexually transmitted infections in HIV-infected pregnant women and infant HIV transmission
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Treponema pallidum (TP), and cytomegalovirus (CMV) may lead …
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Factors associated with cervical precancerous lesions among women screened for cervical cancer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A case control study
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the second most prevalent cancer among women in the developing countries including Ethiopia. Precancerous lesions can …
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Effectiveness of a LED flashlight technique in reducing livestock depredation by lions (Panthera leo) around Nairobi National Park, Kenya
The global lion (Panthera leo) population decline is partly a result of retaliatory killing in response to livestock depredation. Nairobi …
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Spatio-temporal heterogeneity of malaria morbidity in Ghana: Analysis of routine health facility data
BACKGROUND: Malaria incidence is largely influenced by vector abundance. Among the many interconnected factors relating to malaria transmission, weather conditions …
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Scale-up of Kenya’s national HIV viral load program: Findings and lessons learned
OBJECTIVES: Kenya is one of the first African countries to scale up a national HIV viral load monitoring program. We …
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Survey research with a random digit dial national mobile phone sample in Ghana: Methods and sample quality
INTRODUCTION: Generating a nationally representative sample in low and middle income countries typically requires resource-intensive household level sampling with door-to-door …
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High human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence in South African adolescents and young women encourages expanded HPV vaccination campaigns
The objectives of the study were to investigate prevalence of cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes to inform HPV vaccination strategy …
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Perceptions of healthcare quality in Ghana: Does health insurance status matter?
This study's objective is to provide an alternative explanation for the low enrolment in health insurance in Ghana by analysing …
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Allometric biomass equations for 12 tree species in coniferous and broadleaved mixed forests, Northeastern China
Understanding forest carbon budget and dynamics for sustainable resource management and ecosystem functions requires quantification of above- and below-ground biomass …
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Understanding the experience and manifestation of depression in adolescents living with HIV in Harare, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Studies have found that adolescents living with HIV are at risk of depression, which in turn affects adherence to …
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Loss to follow-up before and after initiation of antiretroviral therapy in HIV facilities in Lilongwe, Malawi
INTRODUCTION: Although several studies have explored factors associated with loss to follow-up (LTFU) from HIV care, there remains a gap …
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Antibacterial activity of antipsychotic agents, their association with lipid nanocapsules and its impact on the properties of the nanocarriers and on antibacterial activity
Bacterial antibiotic resistance is an emerging public health problem worldwide; therefore, new therapeutic strategies are needed. Many studies have described …