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Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
BACKGROUND: Unintended pregnancy has significant consequences for the health and welfare of women and children. Despite this, a number of …
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Individual, household, and community level barriers to ART adherence among women in rural Eswatini
BACKGROUND: Despite access to free antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), noncompliance to treatment …
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Determinants of intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia: A multi-level analysis
Intimate partner violence (IPV) continues to be a major public health problem globally. Although Ethiopia has a high prevalence of …
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Determinants of loss to follow-up among HIV positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy in a test and treat setting: A retrospective cohort study in Masaka, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Retaining patients starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) and ensuring good adherence remain cornerstone of long-term viral suppression. In this era …
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Systematic review of prediction models for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia
INTRODUCTION: Prediction models for gestational hypertension and preeclampsia have been developed with data and assumptions from developed countries. Their suitability …
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Experiences and effects of HIV-related stigma among youth living with HIV/AIDS in Western Uganda: A photovoice study
HIV-related stigma has been identified as a significant stressor affecting Quality of Life of Youth Living With HIV/AIDS (YLWHA). Gaining …
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Epidemiology of postnatal depression and its associated factors in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Postnatal depression (PND) is a major cause of negative health-related behaviors and outcomes during infancy, childhood and adolescent period. …
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Diabetic health literacy and its association with glycemic control among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the outpatient clinic of a university hospital in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Despite how much effect of low health literacy is on diabetic treatment cannot be accurate, it has an impact …
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A cross-sectional study of barriers to cervical cancer screening uptake in Ghana: An application of the health belief model
BACKGROUND: The high incidence (32.9, age-standardized per 100,000) and mortality (23.0, age-standardized per 100,000) of cervical cancer (CC) in Ghana …
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Factors influencing uptake, continuation, and discontinuation of oral PrEP among clients at sex worker and MSM facilities in South Africa
BACKGROUND: South Africa became the first country in Africa to introduce oral PrEP in June 2016. The National Department of …
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Potential new tool for anemia screening: An evaluation of the performance and usability of the TrueHb Hemometer
In low- and middle-income countries, many women experience anemia during pregnancy due to insufficient dietary intake of key micronutrients, parasitic …
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Mid-trimester cervical length not associated with HIV status among pregnant women in Botswana
OBJECTIVE: HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy have a higher risk of preterm birth than HIV-uninfected women in Botswana. To better …
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CD200/CD200 receptor axis in psoriasis vulgaris
BACKGROUND: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory multisystem disease with imbalance between the Th17 and T regulatory sub-populations. CD200/CD200R is an …
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Exploration of risk factors for ceftriaxone resistance in invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella infections in western Kenya
Multidrug-resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infection has emerged as a prominent cause of invasive infections in Africa. We investigated the prevalence …
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Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis preventive chemotherapy: Adverse events in children from 2 to 15 years in Bengo province, Angola
Preventive chemotherapy campaigns with praziquantel and albendazole are being implemented in Angola, as a high priority public health intervention. However, …
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Genetic diversity and evolutionary analysis of human respirovirus type 3 strains isolated in Kenya using complete hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) gene
Human respirovirus type 3 (HRV3) is a leading etiology of lower respiratory tract infections in young children and ranks only …
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A population model for the 2017/18 listeriosis outbreak in South Africa
We introduce a compartmental model of ordinary differential equations for the population dynamics of listeriosis, and we derive a model …
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Evaluation of carboxymethylated plectranthus edulis starch as a suspending agent in metronidazole benzoate suspension formulations
Some excipients are currently available for the formulation of pharmaceutical suspensions. The objective of this study is to develop cheap …
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Seizing opportunities for intervention: Changing HIV-related knowledge among men who have sex with men and transgender women attending trusted community centers in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of HIV risk factors and reduction strategies is essential for prevention in key populations such as men who …
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Amsler grid test for detection of advanced glaucoma in Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: This study was done to determine the validity of amsler grid test black on white (BOW), as well as …