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Afrique du SudBéninCamerounCôte d'IvoireGabonGhanaNigerNigeriaOugandaRwandaTanzanieTchadTogo

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Perceptions of postgraduate family medicine supervision at decentralised training sites, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Specialist training in family medicine (FM) is growing rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa. The strong emphasis on workplace-based learning for …
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Pan-ebolavirus serology study of healthcare workers in the Mbandaka Health Region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Although multiple antigenically distinct ebolavirus species can cause human disease, previous serosurveys focused on only Zaire ebolavirus (EBOV). Thus, the …
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Qualitative inquiry into adolescents’ experience of ethical challenges during enrollment and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Temeke Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) experience challenges, including lack of involvement in their care as well nondisclosure …
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Association of Pregnancy With Coronavirus Cytokine Storm: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, spreading to the rest of the globe, becoming a …
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Transformative learning through participation: experiences at a rural clinical training site in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Distributed training has been cited as an opportunity that offers transformative learning experiences in preparing a future workforce to …
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Protective potential of royal jelly against hydroxyurea -induced hepatic injury in rats via antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptosis properties
Hydroxyurea (HDU) is a widely used medication for various malignancies, thalassemia, and sickle cell anemia with reported side effects. The …
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Evaluation of pharmacovigilance systems for reporting medication errors in Africa and the role of patients using a mixed-methods approach
BACKGROUND: Reviewing the epidemiological profile of medication errors (MEs) reported by African countries and the systems put in place to …
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Upregulation of Cytotoxic T-cells in pediatric patients with Gaucher disease
Cytotoxic (CD8) T-cells and natural killer (NK) cells have a significant immune function role. The ongoing stimulation of immunity and …
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Use of energy device in general surgical operations: impact on peri-operative outcomes
BACKGROUND: The introduction of energy devices has significantly expanded the scope of surgical expedition. The LigaSure™ vessel sealing system is …
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Partograph utilization and associated factors among obstetric care givers in governmental health institutions of Jigjiga and Degehabur towns, Somali region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Partograph is a simple, inexpensive & economical tool that provides a continuous graphical overview of labour and prevents prolonged …
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“In starvation, a bone can also be meat”: a mixed methods evaluation of factors associated with discarding of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Between 2000 and 2019, more than 1.8 billion long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were distributed in Africa. While the insecticidal …
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“Once you get one maternal death, it's like the whole world is dropping on you”: experiences of managing maternal mortality amongst obstetric care providers in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality has a significant global impact, especially in low-resource settings. Little prior research has been conducted on the …
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A prospective descriptive study on prevalence of catatonia and correlates in an acute mental health unit in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
Catatonia is a psychomotor abnormality caused by neurological, medical or severe psychiatric disorders and substances. Its prevalence ranges from less …
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Effect of peer-mother interactive programme on prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission outcomes among pregnant women on anti-retroviral treatment in routine healthcare in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Peer support services are increasingly being integrated in programmes for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). We aimed to …
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Longitudinal profile of antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 in patients with COVID-19 in a setting from Sub–Saharan Africa: A prospective longitudinal study
BACKGROUND: Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 plays an important role for epidemiological studies, in aiding the diagnosis of COVID-19, and assess …
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Theophylline-encapsulated Nile Tilapia fish scale-based collagen nanoparticles effectively target the lungs of male Sprague–Dawley rats
Nile Tilapia fish scale collagen has high biodegradability, excellent biocompatibility, and low antigenicity. We assessed both the encapsulation efficiency of …
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Scaling up the primary health integrated care project for chronic conditions in Kenya: study protocol for an implementation research project
INTRODUCTION: Amid the rising number of people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Kenya has invested in strengthening primary care and in …
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Prevalence and associated factors of suicidal behavior among pregnant mothers in southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Suicidal behavior among pregnant mothers is one of the most common psychiatric emergencies that require a major public health …
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Knowledge, causes, and experience of inter-professional conflict and rivalry among healthcare professionals in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: The healthcare workforce is regarded as an essential component of any functioning health system, and a lack of optimal …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of female university students regarding human papillomavirus and self-sampling in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remains a major cause of cervical cancer. Screening practice in South Africa has remained persistently …