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5686 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Assessment of malaria as a public health problem in and around Arjo Didhessa sugar cane plantation area, Western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Although much progress has been made in reducing malaria morbidity and mortality worldwide in the last decade, nationally malaria …
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Predictors of self-management practices among diabetic patients attending hospitals in western Oromia, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus recognized as one of the emerging public health problems in developing countries. Self-monitoring needs to be individualized …
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Frequency, risk factors, and complications of induced abortion in ten districts of Madagascar: results from a cross-sectional household survey
BACKGROUND: Madagascar has restrictive abortion laws with no explicit exception to preserve the woman's life. This study aimed to estimate …
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A prospective cohort study of outcomes for isoniazid prevention therapy: a nested study from a national QI collaborative in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection constitute a deadly infectious disease synergy disease and major public health …
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Impact of mobile technologies on cervical cancer screening practices in Lagos, Nigeria (mHealth-Cervix): Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Background: Incidence and mortality from cervical cancer have remained high due to many obstacles facing the implementation of organized screening …
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Mother’s satisfaction with the existing labor and delivery care services at public health facilities in West Shewa zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Mothers' satisfaction with care during childbirth is indicators of the quality care which affects skilled birth attendance. Negative client's …
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Prehospital acute traumatic pain assessment and management practices in the Western Cape, South Africa: a retrospective review
BACKGROUND: Trauma is a common aetiology of acute pain in the emergency setting, and traumatic injuries have been recognised as …
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Provider attitudes about childhood tuberculosis prevention in Lesotho: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization estimated that 1.12 million children developed tuberculosis (TB) in 2018, and at least 200,000 children …
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Performance of malaria microscopy external quality assessment and networking among health facilities in west Amhara region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Microscopic examination of peripheral blood smear produces reliable results both about the malaria infection status and level of parasitemia. …
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Novel coronavirus and regular physical activity involvement: Opinion
The novel coronavirus (NCOVID-19) has quickly become a public health concern globally and needs urgent attention. While there is no …
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Case report on energy drink consumption among Health Sciences University students in Gauteng Province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: There are claims that energy drink (ED) consumption can bring about an improvement in mental functioning in the form …
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Initial loss to follow up of tuberculosis patients in South Africa: perspectives of program managers
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health problem in South Africa. Initial loss to follow up (LTFU) rates among …
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Geographical variations of early age sexual initiation among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: evidence from EDHS 2016
BACKGROUND: The early age of sexual initiation contribute a lot for various risks such as mistimed pregnancy followed by insecure …
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Molecular assessment of kelch13 non-synonymous mutations in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Central African Republic (2017–2019)
BACKGROUND: Over the last decade, artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has contributed substantially to the decrease in malaria-related morbidity and mortality. …
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Impact of common skin diseases on children in rural Côte d’Ivoire with leprosy and Buruli ulcer co-endemicity: A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs) occur against a background of a very high prevalence of common skin diseases …
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Redressing the gender imbalance: a qualitative analysis of recruitment and retention in Mozambique’s community health workforce
BACKGROUND: Mozambique's community health programme has a disproportionate number of male community health workers (known as Agentes Polivalentes Elementares (APEs)). …
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Improving the efficiency of reactive case detection for malaria elimination in southern Zambia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Reactive case detection (RCD) seeks to enhance malaria surveillance and control by identifying and treating parasitaemic individuals residing near …
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A Qualitative Exploration of the Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) Practices in Wajir County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life. A qualitative study was conducted …
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Review of MDA registers for Lymphatic Filariasis: Findings, and potential uses in addressing the endgame elimination challenges
BACKGROUND: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is endemic in Ghana, and the country has implemented the GPELF strategy since 2000 with significant …
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Yield of household contact investigation of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Household Contacts (HHCs) of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) have a higher risk of developing TB. Contact investigation is …