Misconception about HIV/AIDS transmission among sexually active women in emerging regions of Ethiopia
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Wubshet Debebe Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Melak Jejaw
BACKGROUND: Misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted persist among sexually active women, especially in emerging regions, and pose a barrier to effective prevention and control …
Targeting Acinetobacter baumannii lipase by coniferous species through metabolomics supported approach
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Rania M. Kamal, Ali M. El‐Halawany, Mohamed S. Hifnawy
Abstract The opportunistic pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii is a particularly problematic nosocomial threat worldwide, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates due to its multiple resistance …
Associations of PTPN22 and PADI4 polymorphisms with rheumatoid arthritis in ASWAN
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Khaled A. A. Abdelgalil, Nihal Fathi, Fatma H. El Nouby
BACKGROUND: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a prevalent autoimmune disease affecting approximately 84,338 individuals in Egypt. Genetic predispositions, such as the PTPN22 and PADI4 genes, are …
Farming with alternative pollinators for increased biodiversity and smallholder incomes in Zimbabwe
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Sophie Allebone-Webb, Felix Gossrau, Chloé Orland
Pollinator populations have dramatically declined over the past 50 years, with over 40% of invertebrate pollinator species at risk of extinction largely due to intensive …
“They treat us like rabid dogs”: Stigma and discrimination as experienced by people living with psychosis and their caregivers in Malawi—A photovoice study
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Wakumanya Sibande, Dennis Chasweka, Kate Chidzalo
Psychosis in Malawi presents significant challenges for individuals living with psychosis and their caregivers, compounded by stigma, discrimination, and systemic barriers to healthcare access. This …
Experiences of adolescent girls and young women of oral PrEP uptake in rural KwaZulu-Natal
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Sizwe J. Ndlovu, Sarah Dlamini, Gugulethu E. Shezi
BACKGROUND: The human immunodeficiency virus remains a global public health concern mainly affecting adolescent girls and women. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among this group remains …
Survey of banana bunchy top virus in southern Mozambique
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Sandra Carvalho I. Mussa Barros, Antonia dos Reis Figueira, Antonia Thalyta Lopes Silveira
Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) has been recently recorded in Mozambique and threatens economic viability of banana production in this country. Research on BBTV in …
Exploring how organizational virtuousness shapes nurses’ occupational commitment: the mediating role of just culture
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Amal Diab Ghanem Atalla, Samia Roshdy Soliman Osman, Heba Ahmed Mohsen Hassen
BACKGROUND: Organizational virtuousness and just culture, which both foster justice, honesty, and trust, have a major impact on positive work environments in the healthcare industry. …
Acceptability and effectiveness of empathy-based provider training and community-level awareness activities on self-injectable contraceptive use in Niger, Lagos, and Oyo States, Nigeria: a mixed methods program evaluation
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Susan Ontiri, Claire Watt Rothschild, Fauzia Tariq
BACKGROUND: Interventions aimed to increase healthcare provider empathy and capacity to deliver person-centered care have been shown to improve healthcare seeking and outcomes. In the …
Epigenetic modulation of Ceratorhiza hydrophila by 5-azacytidine enhances antifungal metabolite production: insights from antimicrobial, metabolic, genomic and computational analyses
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Rehab M. Abdelhamid, Elham R. S. Soliman, Eslam T. Mohamed
BACKGROUND: The emergence of drug-resistant pathogens has stimulated the need for the development of new antimicrobial agents. Epigenetic modulation by suppressing epigenetic inhibitors, such as …
The promise of artificial intelligence-assisted radiotherapy for prostate cancer in Morocco: a transformational opportunity
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Fadila Kouhen, Meryem Naciri, Hanae El Gouache
Prostate cancer is rapidly emerging as a significant public health concern in Morocco, with an incidence rate of 15 new cases per 100,000 men annually …
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Salmonella typhi, Plasmodium falciparum, and Toxoplasma gondii infections and levels of liver function markers among Hepatitis B Virus infected Ghanaians: A cross-sectional study in the Greater Accra Region
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E Nyarko, Ebenezer K Amakye, Emmanuel Kwaku Ofori
Coinfection of humans with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and non-viral pathogens may worsen the outcome of HBV infection on the liver. This study determined the …
Lessons from the scale-up of provider-administered and self-injection of DMPA-SC in Nigeria: a landscape assessment
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Adewole Adebola Adefalu, Tolulope Afolaranmi, Ebony Fontenot
BACKGROUND: Nigeria is the seventh-most populous country in the world. Its high fertility rate and unmet need for family planning contribute to the increasing population …
The influence of dental fluorosis on shear bond strength: a systematic review protocol
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Rim Kallala, Yosra Gassara, Yasmine Dhraief
Introduction: Dental fluorosis, a developmental condition resulting from excessive fluoride intake, is characterized by enamel hypomineralization that may compromise the integrity of the tooth surface. …
Adaptation and pilot testing of the Early Learning Outcome Measure (ELOM) (4&5) Years Assessment tool in South African Sign Language
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Alys Young, Claudine Störbeck, Katherine Rogers
Early Childhood Development is a key national priority in South Africa which has developed the Early Learning Outcome Measure (ELOM 4&5) specifically designed to measure …
Hemoglobin response to iron-folic acid supplementation and associated factors among anemic pregnant women attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital ANC ward Northwest, Ethiopia 2023: A longitudinal follow up study
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Asefu Fekadie, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Melak Aynalem
BACKGROUND: Anemia is the most frequent complication during pregnancy. Iron and folate deficiencies are the primary causes of anemia during pregnancy resulting from low hemoglobin …
Connecting with the community—experiences of medical students doing homestays in rural South Africa
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Bernhard Gaede
Introduction: This study explores the educational and personal experiences of final-year medical students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal who participated in a homestay program during …
Prevalence of malaria and Schistosoma haematobium coinfection in sub Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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Wagaw Abebe
Background Malaria-schistosomiasis coinfection is common in Africa. Also, coinfection of these parasites can cause significant clinical signs and pathology compared to infection with a single …
Advanced Optimized Adaptive Differential Conductance (AOADC) Algorithm for Robust Maximum-Power-Point Tracking of Photovoltaic Modules under Variable Irradiance and Temperature
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Val Hyginus Udoka Eze
Background This study develops and validates an Advanced Optimized Adaptive Differential Conductance (AOADC) algorithm for Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) in photovoltaic (PV) systems, aiming …
Advancing Inclusive Educational VR: A Bibliometric Study of Interface Design
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Kudakwashe Maguraushe, Fine Masimba, Bester Chimbo
While virtual reality (VR) has shown transformative potential in education, its accessibility and inclusivity for learners with disabilities remain insufficiently explored. This study offers the …