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“Everything in this world has been given to us from cows”, a qualitative study on farmers’ perceptions of keeping dairy cattle in Senegal and implications for disease control and healthcare delivery
The dairy industry in Senegal is growing and evolving against a backdrop of rapid urbanisation and increasing consumer demand for …
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Outcomes within a year following first ever stroke in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Stroke contributes to a significant proportion of deaths and disability worldwide, with a high fatality rate within 30 days …
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Characteristics of HIV seroconverters in the setting of universal test and treat: Results from the SEARCH trial in rural Uganda and Kenya
BACKGROUND: Additional progress towards HIV epidemic control requires understanding who remains at risk of HIV infection in the context of …
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Incidence and predictors of COPD mortality in Uganda: A 2-year prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Data is lacking on outcomes among COPD patients in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of the study was to assess …
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Young people’s attitudes towards wife-beating: Analysis of the Ghana demographic and health survey 2014
INTRODUCTION: Intimate Partner Violence is a global public health problem. Attitude towards wife-beating is a major determinant of both intimate …
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Characterisation of Metarhizium majus (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) isolated from the Western Cape Province, South Africa
Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are important soil-dwelling entomopathogens, which can be used as biological control agents against pest insects. EPF are …
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Refractive error and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care unit at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Refractive error is one of the commonly encountered problems during pregnancy and being the cause of deleterious effects on …
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Patient choice improves self-efficacy and intention to complete tuberculosis preventive therapy in a routine HIV program setting in Uganda
A 12-dose weekly regimen of rifapentine plus isoniazid (3HP) is recommended for the prevention of active tuberculosis (TB); however, it …
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Comparative performance of SARS-CoV-2 real-time PCR diagnostic assays on samples from Lagos, Nigeria
A key element in containing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection is quality diagnostics which is affected by several factors. …
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High patient acceptability but low coverage of provider-initiated HIV testing among adult outpatients with symptoms of acute infectious illness in coastal Kenya
BACKGROUND: Only approximately one in five adults are offered HIV testing by providers when seeking care for symptoms of acute …
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Addressing the huge poor–rich gap of inequalities in accessing safe childbirth care: A first step to achieving universal maternal health coverage in Tanzania
INTRODUCTION: Despite skilled attendance during childbirth has been linked with the reduction of maternal deaths, equality in accessing this safe …
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Trends of proximate low birth weight and associations among children under-five years of age: Evidence from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight puts a newborn at increased risk of death and illness, and limits their productivity in the …
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Demographic and behavioural drivers of intra-urban mobility of migrant street children and youth in Kampala, Uganda
While research on the nexus of migration and wellbeing of individuals has gained recognition in recent years, far less attention …
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Prevalence and associated factors of impaired renal function and albuminuria among adult patients admitted to a hospital in Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly common in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased risk for in-hospital morbidity …
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Electrocardiographic and echocardiographic abnormalities in urban African people living with HIV in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Studies from high income countries report that HIV-positive people have an impaired systolic and diastolic cardiac function compared to …
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Hypothetical acceptability of hospital-based post-mortem pediatric minimally invasive tissue sampling in Malawi: The role of complex social relationships
BACKGROUND: Child mortality rates remain unacceptably high in low-resource settings. Cause of death (CoD) is often unknown. Minimally invasive tissue …
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Predictors of sexual violence among female students in higher education institutions in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Sexual violence is a profound social and public health problem in Ethiopia. Female students in institutions of higher education …
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Lipidomic and metabolomic profiles of Coffea canephora L. beans cultivated in Southwestern Nigeria
Coffee (Coffea spp.) is one of the most popular refreshing beverages globally. Coffee lipid diversity has untapped potential for improving …
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Current status of Schistosoma mansoni infection among previously treated rural communities in the Abbey and Didessa Valleys, Western Ethiopia: Implications for sustainable control
BACKGROUND: Schistosoma constitutes a major public health problem and developmental challenges in the majority of developing and subtropical regions. The …
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Viewpoints of pregnant mothers and community health workers on antenatal care in Lweza village, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Uganda is a low-income country with high fertility, adolescent birth, and maternal mortality rates. How Ugandan Ministry of Health …