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Treatment outcomes of multi drug resistant and rifampicin resistant Tuberculosis in Zimbabwe: A cohort analysis of patients initiated on treatment during 2010 to 2015
BACKGROUND: Zimbabwe is one of the thirty countries globally with a high burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) or rifampicin-resistant TB …
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Essential newborn care practices and determinants amongst mothers of infants aged 0—6 months in refugee settlements, Adjumani district, west Nile, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Despite recent improvements in child survival, neonatal mortality remains high in most developing countries. Countries affected by humanitarian emergencies …
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Prevalence of tuberculosis in Rwanda: Results of the first nationwide survey in 2012 yielded important lessons for TB control
BACKGROUND: Rwanda conducted a national tuberculosis (TB) prevalence survey to determine the magnitude of TB in the country and determine …
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Immature remains and the first partial skeleton of a juvenile Homo naledi, a late Middle Pleistocene hominin from South Africa
Immature remains are critical for understanding maturational processes in hominin species as well as for interpreting changes in ontogenetic development …
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Spatial distribution of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in metropolitan Harare, Zimbabwe
INTRODUCTION: The contribution of high tuberculosis (TB) transmission pockets in propagating area-wide transmission has not been adequately described in Zimbabwe. …
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Varietal susceptibility of maize to larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera; Bostrichidae), based on grain physicochemical parameters
Maize (Zea mays L) is one of main nutrients sources for humans and animals worldwide. In Africa, storage of maize …
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Perceived socio-economic impacts of the marbled crayfish invasion in Madagascar
The negative environmental and economic impacts of many invasive species are well known. However, given the increased homogenization of global …
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Whole genome sequencing of extended-spectrum β-lactamase genes in Enterobacteriaceae isolates from Nigeria
Extended Spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae are of major concern as they are implicated in multidrug resistant nosocomial infections. They are …
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Essential new-born care practices and associated factors among post natal mothers in Nekemte City, Western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: New-born survival is a prominent goal on the global health agenda and an important area of focus for programs …
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Prevalence of asymptomatic Plasmodium species infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Fendeka town health facilities, Jawi District, North west Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In malaria endemic areas, majority of …
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Development of diagnostic SNP markers for quality assurance and control in sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] breeding programs
Quality assurance and control (QA/QC) is an essential element of a breeding program's optimization efforts towards increased genetic gains. Due …
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Determinants of tuberculosis treatment outcome under directly observed treatment short courses in Adama City, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death among infectious agents, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Though much effort has been …
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A survey on the effectiveness of WhatsApp for teaching doctors preparing for a licensing exam
INTRODUCTION: The use of WhatsApp for health professional education is not novel and is described increasingly in literature as an …
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Eye care service utilization and associated factors among older adults in Hawassa city, South Ethiopia
PURPOSE: The study aimed to assess the proportion of eye care service utilization and associated factors among older adults age …
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Time trends in and factors associated with repeat adolescent birth in Uganda: Analysis of six demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: Information on repeat adolescent birth remains scarce in sub-Sahara Africa. We investigated the prevalence and time trends in repeat …
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Predictors of relapse of acute malnutrition following exit from community-based management program in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study
BACKGROUND: Community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) is an effective program to manage children with acute malnutrition, including both severe …
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among pregnant women at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B virus infection is a global public health problem. Though, the disease is endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, little …
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Maternal and perinatal outcome of preeclampsia without severe feature among pregnant women managed at a tertiary referral hospital in urban Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia refers to the new onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive …
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Utilization of cervical cancer screening and associated factors among women in Debremarkos town, Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: Community based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is the most common type of malignancy among all malignancies for women worldwide with 266 000 deaths …
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“It is always better for a man to know his HIV status” – A qualitative study exploring the context, barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men in Nairobi, Kenya
HIV testing services are an important component of HIV program and provide an entry point for clinical care for persons …