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Using geographically weighted regression analysis to cluster under-nutrition and its predictors among under-five children in Ethiopia: Evidence from demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition among under-five children is a common public health problem and it is one of the main cause for …
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Prevalence of acute diarrhea and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) associated factors among children under five in Woldia Town, Amhara Region, northeastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea among children under five is one of the significant public health concerns in developing countries, such as Ethiopia …
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Space-time characterization of community noise and sound sources in Accra, Ghana
Abstract Urban noise pollution is an emerging public health concern in growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but the sound …
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Exosomes contribution in COVID-19 patients’ treatment
Adipose cell-free derivatives have been recently gaining attention as potential therapeutic agents for various human diseases. In this context, mesenchymal …
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Health Care Providers as Agents of Change: Integrating PrEP With Other Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Background: Successful integration of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with existing reproductive health services will require iterative learning and adaptation. The interaction …
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Genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium falciparum in Nigeria: insights from microsatellite loci analysis
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a public health burden especially in Nigeria. To develop new malaria control and elimination strategies or refine …
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Predictors of Health Seeking Behaviours for Common Childhood Illnesses in Poor Resource Settings in Zambia, A Community Cross Sectional Study
Background: Developing countries, including Zambia, account for larger share of child morbidities and mortalities due to common childhood illnesses. Studies …
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Contraceptive use among sexually active female adolescents in Ethiopia: trends and determinants from national demographic and health surveys
BACKGROUND: Sexual and reproductive health and right of adolescents is a global priority as the reproductive choices made by them …
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Predictors of mortality rate among adult HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral therapy in Metema Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Globally Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is an ongoing public health issue associated with high morbidity and …
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Prevalence and changes in boredom, anxiety and well-being among Ghanaians during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study
BACKGROUND: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with several adverse health outcomes. However, few studies in sub-Saharan …
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Sub-national analysis and determinants of numbers of antenatal care contacts in Nigeria: assessing the compliance with the WHO recommended standard guidelines
BACKGROUND: Nigeria has unimpressive maternal and child health indicators. Compliance with the WHO guidelines on the minimum number of antenatal …
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Risk factors associated with exposure to Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in animal workers and cattle, and molecular detection in ticks, South Africa
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a severe tick-borne viral zoonosis endemic to parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East and …
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Metabolic Implications of Oxidative Stress and Inflammatory Process in SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenesis: Therapeutic Potential of Natural Antioxidants
COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease with devastating economic and public health impacts globally. Being a novel disease, current research is …
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Data utilisation and factors influencing the performance of the health management information system in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Health Management Information System (HMIS) is a set of data regularly collected at health care facilities to meet the …
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Effect of inappropriate complementary feeding practices on the nutritional status of children aged 6-24 months in urban Moshi, Northern Tanzania: Cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Childhood undernutrition is a major public health problem especially in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). The prevalence of early …
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Peer Review Report For: Counseling at all contacts for postpartum contraceptive use: can paper-based tools help community health workers improve continuity of care? A qualitative study from Ethiopia [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]
Background: Globally, there has been a resurgence of interest in postpartum family planning (PPFP) to advance reproductive health outcomes. Few …
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Prevalence and Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria Contaminating the Wards and Operating Room of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Kenya
Abstract Background Nosocomial infections are of public health concern globally. These infections are frequently caused by microbes residing in the …
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Erratum: Unexpected low frequency of respiratory symptoms in an HIV-positive urban sub-Saharan population compared to an HIV-negative control group
The Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine is focused on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention and related topics relevant to clinical and …
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Exploring Community Tuberculosis Program in the Pastoralist Setting of Ethiopia: a Qualitative Study of Community Health Workers' Perspectives in Borena Zone, Oromia Region
Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top ten causes of death and thee first cause of death due …
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Depressive symptoms and related factors in elderly diabetic patients
Introduction Diabetes is a major public health problem in Tunisia. Its prevalence increases with age. In addition, depression, at the …