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Determinants of preterm birth among mothers who gave birth at public hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia: A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a public health issue worldwide. In developing nations, like Ethiopia, PTB is under reported and …
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs; a neglected public health risk, western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis of public health importance transmitted through contact with contaminated soil, water or urine of …
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Food Insecurity and the Unsustainable Hunting of Wildlife in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Madagascar faces dual challenges in biodiversity conservation and public health. In order to identify strategies to reduce the unsustainable hunting …
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Association between antenatal care follow-up and institutional delivery service utilization: analysis of 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Globally, the magnitude of maternal mortality is the major public health problem. Nearly all (99%) of maternal deaths occur …
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Geographic differences in maternal and child health care utilization in four Ethiopian regions; a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Maternal and child health (MCH) care utilization often vary with geographic location. We analyzed the geographic distribution and determinants …
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Effect of community based health education on knowledge and attitude towards iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Kiambu County, Kenya: A quasi experimental study
INTRODUCTION: Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS) services are currently provided free of charge to pregnant women in Kenya during …
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Postpartum depression and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last twelve months in Ankesha district, Awi zone, North West Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing age women and is a considerable public health problem. The …
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Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Bench Maji, Keffa and Sheka zones of public hospitals, Southwest, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross -sectional study
BACKGROUND: Anemia during pregnancy is a common public health problem globally and it defined as the hemoglobin concentration of less …
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Lalo Kile district, Oromia, Western Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal …
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Assessment of factors affecting vaccine cold chain management practice in public health institutions in east Gojam zone of Amhara region
BACKGROUND: Maintaining quality of vaccines is one of the main challenges of immunization programs in Ethiopia. The objective of this …
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Cervical cancer screening service utilization and associated factors among HIV positive women attending adult ART clinic in public health facilities, Hawassa town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, cervical cancer is a public health concern, as it is the second most cause of cancer deaths …
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Maternal health and birth outcomes in a South African birth cohort study
BACKGROUND: Maternal physical and mental health during pregnancy are key determinants of birth outcomes. There are relatively few prospective data …
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Prevalence and associated factors of scabies among schoolchildren in Dabat district, northwest Ethiopia, 2018
BACKGROUND: Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that causes a pruritic skin eruption. In Ethiopia, …
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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among the University of Gondar students, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Globally, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major public health problem. University students tend to practices sex which predisposes …
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards Hepatitis B infection among nurses and midwives in two maternity hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection creates a global health burden with significant morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers, including nurses …
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Peer Review Report For: Screening tuberculosis patients for diabetes mellitus in a routine program setting in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Background : Uganda is located in East Africa and is among the countries with the lowest income globally. The ten …
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Peer Review Report For: Timing between age at first sexual intercourse and age at first use of contraception among adolescents and young adults in Niger: What role do education and place of residence play? [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 1 not approved]
Background: Low contraceptive use among women in Niger is one of main causes of early childbearing and unwanted pregnancies, which …
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Predicting Low Birth Weight: A comparison of Anthropometric Measurements taken by Midwives and Community Health Workers in Uganda
Abstract Background In many resource constrained countries Uganda inclusive, women continue to give birth from home/in the community where there …
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Satisfaction With Use Of Public Health And Peer-Led Facilities For Hiv Prevention Services By Key Populations In Nigeria
Abstract Background: The aim of the study was to identify the proportion of female sex workers, men who have sex …
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Epidemiology of acute rubella infection in Zambia during the pre-vaccination period (2005 – 2016) as a baseline for monitoring rubella epidemiology in the post-rubella vaccine introduction era.
Abstract Background: Rubella is highly under reported in Zambia as in most sub-Saharan countries despite being a disease of major …