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Development and Preliminary Validation of the Physical Education-Study Process Questionnaire : Insights for Physical Education University Students
Background: The Revised Two Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) is used to examine students' study approaches in higher education. The …
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Impact of aetiological screening of sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy may increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. STI syndromic management is standard …
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Normal Variants and Pitfalls of 18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging in Pediatric Oncology
Positron emission tomography (PET) with 2-[fluorine-18] fluoro-2- deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) is a well-established modality that is used in adult oncologic imaging. …
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Factors associated with active syphilis among men and women aged 15 years and older in the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (2015–2016)
INTRODUCTION: Ulcerative STIs, including syphilis, increase the risk for HIV acquisition and transmission due to the presence of ulcers/chancres that …
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Maternity waiting homes utilization and associated factors among childbearing women in rural settings of Finfinnee special zone, central Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Maternity waiting home (MWH) is one of the strategies designed for improved access to comprehensive obstetric care for pregnant …
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18F-FDG PET/CT Imaging: Normal Variants, Pitfalls, and Artifacts Musculoskeletal, Infection, and Inflammation
18F-FDG PET/CT is an integral part of modern-day practice, especially in the management of individuals presenting with malignant processes. The …
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Investigating the risk factors for academic difficulties in the medical programme at a South African university
BACKGROUND: The National Benchmark Test (NBT) that determines academic readiness is widely used by Faculties as an additional measure to …
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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 …