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Promoting respectful maternity care: challenges and prospects from the perspectives of midwives at a tertiary health facility in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Evidence shows that women in Ghana experience disrespectful care (slapping, pinching, being shouted at, etc.) from midwives during childbirth. …
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HIV-associated vaginal microbiome and inflammation predict spontaneous preterm birth in Zambia
A Lactobacillus-deficient, anaerobe-rich vaginal microbiome has been associated with local inflammation and spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB), but few studies have …
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Dietary intake and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Early-life nutrition related experiences may fuel the emergence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence. The adoption of …
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Viral suppression among pregnant adolescents and women living with HIV in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross sectional study to assess progress towards UNAIDS indicators and Implications for HIV Epidemic Control
BACKGROUND: South Africa has made significant progress in scaling up antiretroviral therapy (ART) to achieve the aspirational goal of HIV …
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Knowledge attitudes and practice of breastmilk expression and storage among working mothers with infants under six months of age in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Expression and storage of breastmilk is a strategy that ensures continued breast milk consumption in the event of temporary …
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Mothers’ knowledge, attitude and home management of diarrhoea among children under five years old in Lagos, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of death among children under five years old globally. It remains a major cause …
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Topical cannabidiol (CBD) in skin pathology – A comprehensive review and prospects for new therapeutic opportunities
Humans have utilised cannabis products in various forms throughout the recorded history. To date, more than 500 biologically active components …
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A cross-sectional study of herbal medicine use and contributing factors among pregnant women on antenatal care follow-up at Dessie Referral Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Herbal medicines are widely used in the world especially in developing countries. Pregnant women use herbal products to treat …
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An epidemiological study on face masks and acne in a Nigerian population
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a skin disorder that affects males and females with significant impact on quality of life. The …
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The role of traditional birth attendants and problem of integration with health facilities in remote rural community of West Omo Zone 2021: exploratory qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Mothers in rural Ethiopian communities prefer giving birth at home. In developing countries, traditional birth attendants play an important …
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Maternal mortality study in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: The reduction of maternal mortality in developing countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) still raises many …
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Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among older adults from urban and rural residences of Metu district, Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, the proportion of older adults is steadily increasing. This rapidly growing older adult population may increase the …
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Prevalence of and factors associated with contraceptive discontinuation in Kenya
BACKGROUND: The overwhelming uptake of contraception in Kenya at 58% suggests huge potential for a continued increase, but discontinuation threatens …
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The prevalence and phenotypic manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among infertile Sudanese women: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a global health problem associated with significant morbidity during reproductive age. Only a few …
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A multilevel analysis of prevalence and factors associated with female child marriage in Nigeria using the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data
BACKGROUND: Globally, there has been a decline in female child marriage (FCM) from 1 in 4 girls married a decade …
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Unmet need for contraception and its associated factors among women in Papua New Guinea: analysis from the demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Unmet need for contraception is highest in low-and middle-income countries. In Papua New Guinea, about 26% of married women …
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Dengue fever as a reemerging disease in upper Egypt: Diagnosis, vector surveillance and genetic diversity using RT-LAMP assay
BACKGROUND: The recent increase in dengue virus (DENV) outbreaks and the absence of an effective vaccine have highlighted the importance …
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The clinical features and estimated incidence of MIS-C in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome is a severe manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 in children. The incidence of MIS-C after infection is poorly …
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Using traditional healers to treat child malnutrition: a qualitative study of health-seeking behaviour in eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition among children under five years of age is a major public health issue in many low and middle-income …
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A policy analysis of policies and strategic plans on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in Ethiopia
Significant progress has been made to advance Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in Ethiopia. Further, the country has enshrined …