Sciences de la santé

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Could pooled samples method affect SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis accuracy using BGI and Sansure-Biotech RT-PCR kits used in Gabon, Central Africa?

This study aims at establishing specimens pooling approach for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 using the RT-PCR BGI and Sansure-Biotech kits …

2022 Open Access

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In Vitro Potential of the Acetone Leaf Extract and Fractions of Psychotria capensis (Eckl.) Vatke (Rubiaceae) to Combat Co-Infection of Tuberculosis and Helminthiasis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of global importance that affects millions of people. Approximately a quarter of the world’s population …

2022 Open Access

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Therapeutic itinerary of patients with chronic low-back pain attending outpatient physiotherapy clinic

Objective: to assess therapeutic itinerary of patients with chronic low-back pain. Methods: qualitative study involving the use of an in-depth …

2022 Open Access

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ARE WE READY YET? SOCIAL WORKERS’ PREPAREDNESS TO RENDER SOCIAL SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE CHALLENGES

Chemical substance abuse remains a major health and social problem globally and in South Africa. Considering the drug-use-related challenges faced …

2022 Open Access

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Influence of Seed Variety and Extraction Technique on Fatty Acid Distribution and Quality Parameters of Tropical Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Oils

Industrial application of castor oil is anchored on both agronomical and technological variables that intrinsically influence its quality properties. Therefore, …

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Nutritional status of children under 5 years old in Namibia: adjusting for poor quality child anthropometry

Abstract The poor assessment of child malnutrition impacts both national-level trends and prioritisation of regions and vulnerable groups based on …

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Tellaintake among pregnant and lactating mothers: may it affect child growth?

Abstract Alcohol abuse among women is a public health importance that may impair prenatal and postnatal growth.Tellais among the most …

2022 Open Access

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Exploring infant feeding practices and associated factors among HIV-positive mothers attending early infant diagnosis clinic in Northern Uganda

This study assessed the infant feeding practices and their determinants among human immune deficiency virus (HIV)-positive mothers with infants (0-12 …

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Chlorhexidine versus organoselenium for inhibition of S. mutans biofilm, an in vitro study

BACKGROUND: Chemical Plaque control by antimicrobial agent application can defend the teeth against caries. S. mutans is considered the main …

2022 Open Access

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Health service utilization in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a cross-sectional household survey

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted utilization of health care, especially in low-resource settings in Sub-Saharan Africa. …

2022 Open Access

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Malaria service provision in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe during the coronavirus pandemic: a cross-sectional survey of health facilities

Background The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted essential health services globally. COVID-19 related disruptions threaten malaria control …

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COVID-19 related perception among some community members and frontline healthcare providers for NTD control in Ghana

INTRODUCTION: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in a major breakdown of health service provision in the fight …

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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of clinicians managing chronic pain in a tertiary care facility

Background: Chronic pain is a common clinical symptom and has a high socio-economic and health burden on patients, clinicians and …

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A Coordinated Public Health Laboratory Response to COVID-19 in Mali

Ability to rapidly and accurate diagnose pathogens during disease outbreaks is essential for public health. Diagnosis depends largely on laboratory …

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Eye health promotion-oriented policy statements in various national and provincial health policy documents in South Africa

Background: There are many fragmented public health policies that give directives towards various aspects of healthcare needs and implementation. However, …

2022 Open Access

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Methodological Considerations for Preterm Birth Research

Complications from preterm birth are a leading cause of infant mortality, with long-term implications for morbidity and quality of life …

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Enhancing and promoting data management and systematic monitoring for an improved HIV/AIDS programs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Ethiopia Population-based HIV Impact Assessment findings showed that in Addis Ababa, only 65.2% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) …

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An analysis of obstetric practices and outcomes in a deep rural district hospital in South Africa

BACKGROUND: Internationally, there has been a focus on ensuring that Caesarean deliveries are performed only when indicated, to ensure the …

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Preliminary Outbreak Investigation and Spatial Epidemiology of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Outbreak in Nigeria

The outbreak of highly contagious transboundary rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in Nigeria has a severe socio-economic impact on the rabbit …

2022 Open Access

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Association between oral antimalarial medication administration and mortality among patients with Ebola virus disease: a multisite cohort study

BACKGROUND: Empiric antimalarial treatment is a component of protocol-based management of Ebola virus disease (EVD), yet this approach has limited …

2022 Open Access