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Retention of medical officers in the district health services of the Western Cape, South Africa: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study
BACKGROUND: An adequate health workforce is an essential building block of effective health systems. In South Africa, medical officers (MOs) …
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A path toward disability-inclusive health in Zimbabwe Part 1: A qualitative study on access to healthcare
Background: On average, people with disabilities have greater healthcare needs, yet face a range of barriers in accessing care. Objectives: …
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Leveraging Stakeholder Engagement and Virtual Environments to Develop a Strategy for Implementation of Adolescent Depression Services Integrated Within Primary Care Clinics of Mozambique
Psychiatric disorders are the number one cause of disability in adolescents worldwide. Yet, in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), where …
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Neonatal Mortality Rate and Its Determinants: A Community–Based Panel Study in Ethiopia
Background The Sustainable Development Goals specifically target a reduction in neonatal mortality rates. However, the highest neonatal mortality rates occur …
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International virtual confidential reviews of infection-related maternal deaths and near-miss in 11 low- and middle-income countries – case report series and suggested actions
BACKGROUND: Obstetric infections are the third most common cause of maternal mortality, with the largest burden in low and middle-income …
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The effect of COVID-19 on poor treatment control among ambulatory Hypertensive and/or Diabetic patients in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Diabetes and hypertension have emerged as important clinical and public health problems in Ethiopia. The need to have long-term …
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Predictors of Hepatitis B screening and vaccination status of young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Young psychoactive substance users exhibit high-risk behaviours such as unprotected sexual intercourse, and sharing needles and syringes, which increases …
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Nigerian physiotherapists’ knowledge, current practice and perceptions of their role for promoting physical activity: A cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Nigeria has the highest rates of physical inactivity in Africa. As physical inactivity is a leading global risk factor …
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Geographical hotspots and correlates of early sexual debut among women in Ghana
OBJECTIVES: Generalisation of sexual behaviour, including early sexual initiation, does not provide comprehensive knowledge of young people's sexual attitudes, behaviours …
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Using the Kolb’s experiential learning cycle to explore the extent of application of one health competencies to solving global health challenges; a tracer study among AFROHUN-Uganda alumni
BACKGROUND: The Africa One Health University Network (AFROHUN) with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has …
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Clinical epidemiology and high genetic diversity amongst Cryptococcus spp. isolates infecting people living with HIV in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Neuromeningeal cryptococcosis (NMC) is a life-threatening opportunistic infection in advanced HIV disease patients (AHDP). It is caused by Cryptococcus spp. …
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Implementation outcomes of a health systems strengthening intervention for perinatal women with common mental disorders and experiences of domestic violence in South Africa: Pilot feasibility and acceptability study
BACKGROUND: South Africa has a high burden of perinatal common mental disorders (CMD), such as depression and anxiety, as well …
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Is Infant birth weight and mothers perceived birth size associated with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Ghana?
INTRODUCTION: Despite widespread advocacy for exclusive breastfeeding, and the associated benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, there …
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Characterising Kenyan hospitals’ suitability for medical officer internship training: a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVE: To characterise the capacity of Kenya internship hospitals to understand whether they are suitable to provide internship training for …
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Bedside rationing and moral distress in nephrologists in sub- Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Kidney diseases constitute an important proportion of the non-communicable disease (NCD) burden in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), though prevention, diagnosis …
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Perceived cardiovascular disease risk and tailored communication strategies among rural and urban community dwellers in Rwanda: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: In Rwanda, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the third leading cause of death, and hence constitute an important public health …
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High burden of untreated syphilis, drug resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and other sexually transmitted infections in men with urethral discharge syndrome in Kampala, Uganda
OBJECTIVES: Prompt diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are essential to combat the STI epidemic in resource-limited settings. …
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The Effect and Feasibility of mHealth-Supported Surgical Site Infection Diagnosis by Community Health Workers After Cesarean Section in Rural Rwanda: Randomized Controlled Trial
BACKGROUND: The development of a surgical site infection (SSI) after cesarean section (c-section) is a significant cause of morbidity and …
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Prevalence and determinants of women’s satisfaction on the quality of safe abortion service in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The standard of treatment in developing countries is harmed by a complex political landscape, an uncertain economic climate, rapid …
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Glycemic control in newly insulin-initiated patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A retrospective follow-up study at a university hospital in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Though many trials had examined the effectiveness of taking insulin with or without oral agents, there are limited real-world …