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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 …
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Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach to optimize the pediatric and adolescent HIV Cascade (SAIA-PEDS): a pilot study
INTRODUCTION: Children and adolescents lag behind adults in achieving UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets for HIV testing, treatment, and viral suppression. The …
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Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Cytoreductive Surgery in Ovarian Cancer: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses
Background: The utility of heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) in the management of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) has been assessed in …
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An adaptive phase II/III safety and efficacy randomized controlled trial of single day or three-day fixed-dose albendazole-ivermectin co-formulation versus albendazole for the treatment of Trichuris trichiura and other STH infections. ALIVE trial protocol
Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are targeted for control through mass drug-administration campaigns to prevent morbidity affecting at-risk groups in endemic …
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Relationships between physical activity, body mass index, waist circumference and handgrip strength amongst adults from the North West province, South Africa: The PURE study
BACKGROUND: Handgrip strength (HGS) serves as a proxy for the functional ability and its association with body composition (BC) and …
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Association of maternal high-risk fertility behavior and under-five mortality in Ethiopia: Community-based survey
BACKGROUND: High-risk fertility behavior is a major public health concern in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. Some studies show …
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Rabies prevention practices and associated factors among household heads in Bure Zuria district, North West Ethiopia
Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that can occur in all warm blooded animals including humans. Vaccinating dogs can protect …
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Pain assessment practice and associated factors among nurses working at adult care units in public hospitals in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021
BACKGROUND: Using standard pain assessment techniques is a cornerstone for effective pain management. Pain is not assessed in a standardized …
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In vitro efficacy of essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei
The mite Sarcoptes scabiei is responsible for scabies, a pruritic and contagious skin disease in humans. S. scabiei is also …
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Changes in causes of pregnancy-related and maternal mortality in Zimbabwe 2007-08 to 2018-19: findings from two reproductive age mortality surveys
BACKGROUND: Reducing maternal mortality is a priority of Sustainable Development Goal 3.1 which requires frequent epidemiological analysis of trends and …
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Determinants of unintended pregnancy among women attending antenatal clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
Background: Unintended pregnancy predisposes women of child-bearing age to risk factors like maternal deaths, poor child outcomes, mental illness because …
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Neighbors’ use of water and sanitation facilities can affect children’s health: a cohort study in Mozambique using a spatial approach
BACKGROUND: Impact evaluation of most water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions in health are user-centered. However, recent research discussed WASH …