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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 …
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Bacteriological Quality of Bottled Drinking Water and Municipal Tap Water in Northeastern Ethiopia
Objective: Water-borne diseases cause high morbidity and mortality in developing countries, like Ethiopia. Diarrheal disease and typhoid are one of …
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Female genital mutilation: prevalence, associated factors and health consequences among reproductive age group women in Keffa Zone, Southwest, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Female genital mutilation is procedure involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural or non-therapeutic …
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Psoriasis Treatment by Using Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy
Ultraviolet light radiation is applied to treat Plaque Psoriasis disease by targeted phototherapy. This is available through Narrowband-UVB light radiation …
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Hydro-ethanol extract of Holarrhena floribunda stem bark exhibits anti-anaphylactic and anti-oedematogenic effects in murine models of acute inflammation
BACKGROUND: Holarrhena floribunda (G.Don) T.Durand & Schinz stem bark has anecdotal use in Ghanaian folk medicine for the management of …
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Water, sanitation and the risk of chronic diseases in old age: Results from the Ghana WHO SAGE 2
Background: The associations of water and sanitation with population health have been well-documented. However, the specific effects of water and …
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Data-driven identification of communities with high levels of tuberculosis infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo
When access to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis is disrupted by poverty or unequal access to health services, marginalized communities …
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Spoligotyping of Clinical Isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Species in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia. Investigation of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) …
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Cardiac Surgery Development in Cameroon: Unexpected Challenges From a Socio-Political Crisis
Despite the alarming and growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is still a huge lack of …
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Patient-health care provider relationship during preoperative care in obstetric and gynecologic surgeries at Jimma Medical Center, Jimma, Ethiopia: patient’s perspective
BACKGROUND: The relationship between the health care provider and the patient is an indispensable element of medical care. The existence …
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Assessment of private health sector prescribing patterns and adherence to prescription format using World Health Organization core drug use indicators in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Currently, the private healthcare sector's role in healthcare delivery is growing in Ethiopia. However, there are limited studies on …
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Communication strategies used by adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and health professionals during treatment
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder, which affects social communicative capabilities. The research study has shown that …
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Prevalence of and factors associated with lactational mastitis in eastern and southern Africa: an exploratory analysis of community-based household surveys
BACKGROUND: Lactational mastitis is an extremely painful and distressing inflammation of the breast, which can seriously disrupt breastfeeding. Most of …
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Performance of the Universal Vital Assessment (UVA) mortality risk score in hospitalized adults with infection in Rwanda: A retrospective external validation study
BACKGROUND: We previously derived a Universal Vital Assessment (UVA) score to better risk-stratify hospitalized patients in sub-Saharan Africa, including those …