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Depression, anxiety, stress and their associated factors among Ethiopian University students during an early stage of COVID-19 pandemic: An online-based cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: The occurrence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) affects the mental health situation of almost everyone, including University students …
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Health knowledge and care seeking behaviour in resource-limited settings amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study in Ghana
BACKGROUND: The emergence of a pandemic presents challenges and opportunities for healthcare, health promotion interventions, and overall improvement in healthcare …
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Effect of inappropriate complementary feeding practices on the nutritional status of children aged 6-24 months in urban Moshi, Northern Tanzania: Cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Childhood undernutrition is a major public health problem especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). The prevalence of early …
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The prevalence of mental health problems in sub-Saharan adolescents: A systematic review
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Most research regarding child and adolescent mental health prevention and promotion in low-and middle-income countries is undertaken …
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HIV-associated nephropathy: Protocol and rationale for an exploratory genotype-phenotype study in a sub-Saharan African population
BACKGROUND: HIV-positive persons of African descent are disproportionately affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Deterioration to end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) …
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A new addition to the embalmed fauna of ancient Egypt: Güldenstaedt’s White-toothed Shrew, Crocidura gueldenstaedtii (Pallas, 1811) (Mammalia: Eulipotyphla: Soricidae)
The Falcon Necropolis at Quesna in the Nile Delta of Egypt is considered to have been founded by the priest …
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Evaluation of the performance of health extension workers on malaria rapid diagnostic tests and predictor factors in Bahir Dar Zuria district, northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, anti-malaria treatment is initiated after parasitological confirmation using blood film microscopy at health centers and hospitals, or …
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Awareness regarding risk factors and determinants of cancers among Bahir Dar city residents, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world. Knowing the cancer risk factors could help the …
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Establishment of reference intervals for Platelet Function Analyzer -100 closure time in Algerian adults
INTRODUCTION: The Platelet Function Analyzer-100 (PFA-100) is a point of care instrument that simulates plug formation under high shear flow. …
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“Satanism is witchcraft’s younger sibling”: Changing perceptions of natural and supernatural anaemia causality in Malawian children
In countries of sub-Saharan Africa, many children are admitted to hospital with severe forms of anaemia. The late hospital admissions …
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Differential expression of groEL-1, incB, pyk-F, tal, hctA and omcB genes during Chlamydia trachomatis developmental cycle
Chlamydia trachomatis infects squamous and columnar epithelia at the mucosal surface. Research on gene expression patterns of C. trachomatis has …
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Rotavirus disease burden pre-vaccine introduction in young children in Rural Southern Mozambique, an area of high HIV prevalence
BACKGROUND: Rotavirus vaccines have been adopted in African countries since 2009, including Mozambique (2015). Disease burden data are needed to …
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Facilitated transition in HIV drug trial closure: A conceptual model for HIV post-trial care
Within the HIV clinical trial field, there are gaps in existing ethical regulations in relation to post-trial care. There is …
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Etiologies of genital inflammation and ulceration in symptomatic Rwandan men and women responding to radio promotions of free screening and treatment services
INTRODUCTION: The longstanding inadequacies of syndromic management for genital ulceration and inflammation are well-described. The Rwanda National Guidelines for sexually …
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Early-phase scale-up of isoniazid preventive therapy for people living with HIV in two districts in Malawi (2017)
BACKGROUND: Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) against tuberculosis (TB) is a life-saving intervention for people living with HIV (PLHIV). In September …
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Effects of prenatal exposure factors on birth outcomes through mediation of favorable fetal growth conditions using structural equation modeling
BACKGROUND: Birth weight, birth length, and gestational age are major indicators of newborn health. Several prenatal exposure factors influence the …
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Categorisation of culturable bioaerosols in a fruit juice manufacturing facility
Bioaerosols are defined as aerosols that comprise particles of biological origin or activity that may affect living organisms through infectivity, …
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Assessing required SARS-CoV-2 blanket testing rates for possible control of the outbreak in the epicentre Lusaka province of Zambia with consideration for asymptomatic individuals: A simple mathematical modelling study
INTRODUCTION: The novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), in Africa is characterised by …
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The effect of counseling, antiretroviral therapy and relationship on disclosing HIV positive status to sexual partner among adult HIV patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is continued as a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Therefore, this study …
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Risk factors for delirium among hospitalized patients in Zambia
OBJECTIVE: To identify risk factors for delirium among hospitalized patients in Zambia. METHODS: We conducted a prospective cohort study at …