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27221 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Provision of immediate postpartum contraception to women living with HIV in the Eastern Cape, South Africa; a cross-sectional analysis
BACKGROUND: Universal access to contraception is an important strategy adopted by the South African government to reduce the high rate …
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Determinants of postnatal checkup for newborns in Ethiopia: Further analysis of 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: The absence of suitable care during the postpartum period might result in substantial ill-health and even the demise of …
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Learner pregnancy in secondary schools in South Africa: Have attitudes and perceptions of teachers changed?
Many secondary schools in South Africa have elaborate school policies on learner pregnancy. Many of these policies state that in …
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Harvesting time and roasting effects on colour properties, xanthophylls, phytates, tannins and vitamin C contents of orange maize hybrid
Biofortified maize varieties form an essential part of a nutritious diet; available evidence suggests that different processing methods may affect …
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Community-based nutrition-sensitive approach to address short-term hunger and undernutrition among primary school children in rural areas in a developing country setting: lessons from North and North-Eastern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition in childhood is an important factor that greatly impedes the achievement of full human potential at adulthood. Despite …
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Developing a specialist children’s nursing workforce in sub-Saharan Africa: a descriptive programme evaluation
BACKGROUND: Achieving Universal Health Coverage in low and lower-middle income countries requires an estimated additional five and a quarter million …
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Attitude of nurses and midwives towards collaborative care with physicians in Jimma University medical center, Jimma, South West Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Good attitude on collaborative care between nurses and midwives with physicians is crucial for better team working. This further …
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Accumulation of antinuclear associated antibodies in circulating immune complexes is more prominent in SLE patients from Sudan than Sweden
The role of anti-nuclear autoantibody (ANA) specificities in immune complexes (IC) formation has been studied to a limited extent in …
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The Role of CYP2D6 Polymorphisms in Determining Response to Tamoxifen in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients: Review and Egyptian Experience
BACKGROUND: Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) represents a major health problem in Egypt and worldwide. Prognostic and predictive factors for patients …
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The association between HIV tri-therapy with the development of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus in a rural South African District: A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Combination antiretroviral drugs (cARVs) prolong patients' lives but are unfortunately thought to increase complications related to metabolic disorders including …
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Improving the quality of childbirth services in Zambia through introduction of the Safe Childbirth Checklist and systems-focused mentorship
Although strong evidence exists about the effectiveness of basic childbirth services in reducing maternal and newborn mortality, these services are …
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Blood loss from transverse versus longitudinal uterine incision in abdominal myomectomy: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: It is unclear whether transverse uterine incision is non-inferior to longitudinal incision during myomectomy with regard to bleeding. Our …
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What are the prognostic factors affecting 30-day mortality in geriatric patients with respiratory failure in the Intensive Care Unit?
Objective: We aimed to investigate the prognostic factors related to 30 day mortality of elderly patients with respiratory failure in …
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Experiences of managerial accountability in Ethiopia’s primary healthcare system: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Despite calls for improved accountability in global health systems, and a set of clear and consistent theoretical accountability frameworks, …
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Escitalopram Ameliorates Cardiomyopathy in Type 2 Diabetic Rats via Modulation of Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Products and Its Downstream Signaling Cascades
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been recognized as a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, studies have shown …
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Decreasing incidence of pregnancy among HIV-positive adolescents in a large HIV treatment program in western Kenya between 2005 and 2017: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence, incidence and risk factors for pregnancy among HIV-positive adolescents …
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Cardiovascular Anthropometry: What Is Best Suited for Large-Scale Population Screening in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Background :Body mass index (BMI) measures overweight/obesity. It, however, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), misclassifies cardiometabolic risk. Central obesity measures …
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Root causes of elective surgical case cancellation in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Cancellation of elective surgical operation recognized as a major cause of emotional trauma to patients as well as their …
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Prevalence, socio-demographic and environmental determinants of asthma in 4621 Ghanaian adults: Evidence from Wave 2 of the World Health Organization’s study on global AGEing and adult health
BACKGROUND: A previous multi-site study involving lower- and middle-income countries demonstrated that asthma in older adults is associated with long-term …
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“What if They Are Pre-conception? What Should We Do?”: Knowledge, Practices, and Preferences for Safer Conception Among Women Living With HIV and Healthcare Providers in Gaborone, Botswana
Safer conception interventions that address HIV care, treatment, and prevention for HIV-affected couples are increasingly available in sub-Saharan Africa. Botswana, …