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Feasibility of community level interventions for pre-eclampsia: perspectives, knowledge and task-sharing from Nigeria, Mozambique, Pakistan and India
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), particularly pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, remain one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and are …
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Experiences of patients having tuberculosis (TB) regarding the use of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) in the North West Province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) management remains a major challenge despite the implementation of Directly Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS). Some of the …
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Community perceptions of mass screening and treatment for malaria in Siaya County, western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Intermittent mass screening and treatment (iMSaT) is currently being evaluated as a possible additional tool for malaria control and …
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The first mile: community experience of outbreak control during an Ebola outbreak in Luwero District, Uganda
BACKGROUND: A major challenge to outbreak control lies in early detection of viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) in local community contexts …
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Incremental impact upon malaria transmission of supplementing pyrethroid-impregnated long-lasting insecticidal nets with indoor residual spraying using pyrethroids or the organophosphate, pirimiphos methyl
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting, insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are the most widely accepted and applied malaria vector control …
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Using a mHealth tutorial application to change knowledge and attitude of frontline health workers to Ebola virus disease in Nigeria: a before-and-after study
BACKGROUND: The Ebola epidemic exposed the weak state of health systems in West Africa and their devastating effect on frontline …
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The Impact of the West Africa Ebola Outbreak on Obstetric Health Care in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: As Sierra Leone celebrates the end of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, we can begin to fully grasp …
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The neonatal mortality and its determinants in rural communities of Eastern Uganda
BACKGROUND: In Uganda, neonatal mortality rate (NMR) remains high at 27 deaths per 1000 live births. There is paucity of …
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Why Did I Stop? Barriers and Facilitators to Uptake and Adherence to ART in Option B+ HIV Care in Lilongwe, Malawi
Causes for loss-to-follow-up, including early refusals of and stopping antiretroviral therapy (ART), in Malawi's Option B+ program are poorly understood. …
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Community Perceptions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Their Roles in Management for HIV, Tuberculosis and Hypertension in Western Kenya
Given shortages of health care providers and a rise in the number of people living with both communicable and non-communicable …
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Retention of health workers in rural Sierra Leone: findings from life histories
BACKGROUND: Sierra Leone has faced a shortage and maldistribution of staff in its post-conflict period. This long-standing challenge is now …
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Effects of performance incentives for community health worker cooperatives in Rwanda
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Accuracy of Assessment of Eligibility for Early Medical Abortion by Community Health Workers in Ethiopia, India and South Africa
OBJECTIVE: To assess the accuracy of assessment of eligibility for early medical abortion by community health workers using a simple …
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What drives the consistent use of long-lasting insecticidal nets over time? A multi-method qualitative study in mid-western Uganda
BACKGROUND: The distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) through universal coverage campaigns is a widely adopted approach for the prevention …
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Early childhood development in Rwanda: a policy analysis of the human rights legal framework
BACKGROUND: Early childhood development (ECD) is a critical period that continues to impact human health and productivity throughout the lifetime. …
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Prostate cancer (PCa) has become the most prevalent cancer among males in Nigeria, and similar to other black populations, Nigerian …
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Caregivers’ Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea
OBJECTIVES: Adequate community knowledge about malaria is crucial in order to improve prevention by reducing exposure to the disease. Malaria …
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Sociocultural factors influencing breastfeeding practices in two slums in Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Despite numerous interventions promoting optimal breastfeeding practices in Kenya, pockets of suboptimal breastfeeding practices are documented in Kenya's urban …
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Development and validation of a rapid assessment tool for malaria prevention
BACKGROUND: Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITN) have been shown to be efficacious in reducing malaria morbidity and mortality in many regions. …
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Community health workers adherence to referral guidelines: evidence from studies introducing RDTs in two malaria transmission settings in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Many malaria-endemic countries have implemented national community health worker (CHW) programmes to serve remote populations that have poor access …