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Using experience to create evidence: a mixed methods process evaluation of the new free family planning policy in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: In 2019, Burkina Faso was one of the first countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to introduce a free family planning …
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Molecular surveillance for operationally relevant genetic polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum in Southern Chad, 2016–2017
BACKGROUND: Resistance to anti-malarials is a serious threat to the efforts to control and eliminate malaria. Surveillance based on simple …
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Mental health and workplace factors: comparison of the Ghanaian and Australian mining industry
BACKGROUND: Mining is a global industry and contributes significantly to international economies. This study seeks to compare the patterns of …
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Age-modified factors associated with placental malaria in rural Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy can result in placental infection with fetal implications. This study aimed at assessing placental malaria (PM) …
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Developing a Sustainable Cardiovascular Disease Research Strategy in Tanzania Through Training: Leveraging From the East African Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular Sciences Project
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) contribute the largest mortality burden globally, with most of the deaths (80% of all deaths) occurring …
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Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
BACKGROUND: Community case management of malaria (CCMm) is an equity-focused strategy that complements and extends the reach of health services …
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Postoperative morbidity risk factors after conservative surgery of hydatic cyst of the liver: a retrospective study of 151 hydatic cysts of the liver
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present paper is to assess the morbidity specifics risk factors of hepatic hydatid cyst after …
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The prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of hypertension among women (15–49 years) in Lesotho: a descriptive analysis
BACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders are among the leading conditions for severe maternal morbidity across all regions and have a major impact …
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Neoadjuvant therapy of metformin is associated with good tumor response after preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer
Metformin is associated with good tumor response in preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) for rectal cancer. This study aims to demonstrate …
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Low birth weight and its associated risk factors in a rural health district of Burkina Faso: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW) is a major factor of neonate mortality that particularly affects developing countries. However, the scarcity …
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Reliability, Validity, and Sensitivity of a Specific Agility Test and Its Relationship With Physical Fitness in Karate Athletes
The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of a developed specific karate agility test (SKAT) …
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Prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension, diabetes, stroke and heart attack multimorbidity in Botswana: Evidence from STEPS 2014 survey
BACKGROUND: Botswana, like other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries is currently undergoing demographic and epidemiological transitions which are shown by an …
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Perinatal mortality audit in a rural referral hospital in Tanzania to inform future interventions: A descriptive study
BACKGROUND: Clear evidence exists that perinatal audit and feedback can lead to important improvements in practice. The death audit can …
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Implementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist modified for preterm birth: lessons learned and experiences from Kenya and Uganda
BACKGROUND: The WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist (SCC) contains 29 evidence-based practices (EBPs) across four pause points spanning admission to discharge. …
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Determinants of birth asphyxia among newborns in Debre Berhan referral hospital, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: Birth asphyxia is the major public health problem in the world. It is estimated that around 23% of all …
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Prevalence and perception of substance abuse and associated economic indicators and mental health disorders in a large cohort of Kenyan students: towards integrated public health approach and clinical management
BACKGROUND: The earlier younger people begin to use drugs, the more vulnerable they become to both their short term and …
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Effect of heat stress on vital and hematobiochemical parameters of healthy dogs
Background and Aim: Heat stress is a major challenge for animals, impairing their welfare and performance. This study aimed to …
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Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Markers in HCVAssociated Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Multivariate Follow Up Study
OBJECTIVE: Validated markers to predict recurrence after surgical resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are needed. Little data is available regarding …
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Improving TB Surveillance and Patients' Quality of Care Through Improved Data Collection in Angola: Development of an Electronic Medical Record System in Two Health Facilities of Luanda
TB Programs should promote the use of digital health platforms, like Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to collect patients' information, thus …
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Prevalence and determinants of death registration and certification uptake in Uganda
Death registration in Uganda remains extremely low, yet mortality statistics are vital in health policy, planning, resource allocation and decision-making. …