Establishing the effect of COVID-19 lockdown policy on the utilization of facility-based delivery in Kenya: a multi-method study
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MaryBennah N Kuloba, Christoph Strupat, Thit Thit Aye
BACKGROUND: Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown policies emerged as pivotal policies to contain viral transmission. Questions arise about whether their implementation challenged access to care, …
The status of machine learning in HIV testing in South Africa: a qualitative inquiry with stakeholders in Gauteng province
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Musa Jaiteh, Edith Phalane, Yegnanew A. Shiferaw
Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains one of the leading causes of death globally, with South Africa bearing a significant burden. As an effective …
Current trends in the epidemiology and management of viral co-infections and comorbidities in Africa: a systematic review
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Axel Cyriaque Ambassa, Fabrice Chethkwo, Elise Guiedem
Background Viral infections, particularly hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), hepatitis Delta virus (HDV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), pose significant public health …
Strengthening the sustainability of neglected tropical disease programs in Rwanda: An assessment of access and utilization of domestically-financed services for soil-transmitted helminthiases and schistosomiasis
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Urbanus Kioko, Eugene Ruberanziza, Sam Macintosh
INTRODUCTION: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) infections remain some of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), causing significant morbidity in most of sub-Saharan …
Experience-based suggestions for improving accessibility of minibus taxis for wheelchair users
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Jerome Peter Fredericks, Surona Visagie, Lana van Niekerk
Background: Accessible transport is a prerequisite for the sustainable developmental goals (SDGs). Without transport, SDGs dependent on community mobility such as health and well-being, education, …
Telehealth and challenges of statin adherence in patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial
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Amna A. Desoky, Neama Mamdouh Mostafa, Mohammad HM AbdEllah-Alawi
BACKGROUND: The success of any therapeutic regimen can be achieved only if patients adhere to the prescribed regimen. Finding an effective intervention to improve patient …
Grand multiparity and its associated factors in Zambia: Evidence from the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey
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Peter Mumba, Emmanuel Musonda, Mwangala Mulasinkwanda
Grand multiparity, defined as having five or more births, is a significant public health problem, especially in low resource settings where fertility rates are generally …
Synergistic insecticidal effects of zinc-loaded zeolite nanoparticles combined with essential oils against Callosobruchus maculatus
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Ahmed Mohamed El-Bakry, Hanan Farouk Youssef, Nasr Mohamed Abdelmaksoud
Abstract Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) is a serious pest that causes post-harvest losses, which is a threat to global food security, therefore there is need to …
Transforming multi-stakeholder engagement towards coproduction of optimized maternal, newborn, and child health and a resilient community health system in rural Ethiopia: A qualitative study
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Akalewold T. Gebremeskel, Ogochukwu Udenigwe, Josephine Etowa
INTRODUCTION: In Ethiopia, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) outcomes have been improving, however, the current level of Maternal and under-five children mortality remains the …
Enhancing Teacher Performance and Motivation through Effective Appraisal Policies: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Improving Educational Outcomes in Secondary Schools in Uganda.
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Asiati Mbabazi, Tukur Muhammad, Zulaiha Lawal Bagiwa
Teacher performance and motivation are key drivers of quality education and student performance globally. In Uganda, secondary schools struggle with the challenges of teacher appraisal …
Multislice CT-guided evaluation of collagen–chitosan composite in promoting antebrachiocarpal arthrodesis in a rabbit model
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BACKGROUND: Arthrodesis is a critical procedure for restoring stability and relieving pain in severely damaged joints. Successful bone fusion remains a significant challenge, often necessitating …
SpyShield: a Spyfall inspired defense mechanism against poisoning attacks in federated learning
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Youssef Elgharieb, Wassim Alexan, Minar El-Aasser
Traditional machine learning (ML) relies on a centralized architecture, which makes it unsuitable for applications where data privacy is critical. Federated Learning (FL) addresses this …
Ameliorative effects of Brassica oleracea var. viridis ethanol extract and fractions on cimetidine-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats
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Emmanuel Orire Ikuomola, Daniel Udofia Owu, Victor Otu Oka
Background Male infertility is a global health issue, with pharmaceutical agents such as cimetidine contributing significantly to gonadotoxicity through antiandrogenic and oxidative mechanisms. The search …
Exploring consumer beliefs of genetically modified foods and their influence on food security in South Africa
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Soné Corné van Zuydam, Elizabeth Louise Kempen
Abstract Background Genetically modified foods (GMFs) are thought to answer global food security concerns. Current disasters, wars, climate change and various other factors have affected …
Evaluation of microbiological criteria, planktonic communities and trophic state of groundwater resources in Siwa Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt
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Mohamad S. Abdelkarim, Mohamed H. H. Ali, Amal A. Othman
Due to their small size and the extreme environmental conditions in hyper-arid regions, wells are highly susceptible to disturbances. Western Desert wells are scarcely studied …
Eco-Friendly approach for enhancing functionality of PET/C blended fabric with ZnO NPs
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Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Eman F. Ahmed, Sara H. Mansour
Abstract The current study explores at the viability of employing enzymatic treatments to activate fabric surfaces and enable for the long-term loading of zinc oxide …
Diabetes and metabolic syndrome in adults with malaria and associations with severe disease: results from two tertiary hospitals in Cameroon
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George Awungafac, Sylvain Raoul Simeni Njonnou, Michel Noubom
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of lifestyle-associated diseases is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the prevalence of metabolic co-morbidities in adults with malaria and whether …
Ambiguities in cutaneous leishmaniasis classification and the need for consensus: Experience from Ethiopia
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Saskia van Henten, Ermias Diro, Annisa Befekadu Tesfaye
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is clinically classified into localized (LCL), mucocutaneous (MCL) and diffuse (DCL) types. While conducting a treatment study on CL at two …
Predictors of loss to follow-up among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in a rural health facility using paper-based records
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Michael Abugah, Angela Mwinorme Yabelang, John Kobla Akorlie
Introduction: Most studies on loss to follow-up (LTFU) among people living with HIV are done in urban Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) centers that have electronic medical …
Health literacy, multimorbidity and its effect on mental health in South African adults: a repeated cross-sectional nationally representative panel study
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Ashleigh Craig, Khuthala Mabetha, Olatundun Gafari
Objective and methods: Health literacy is a key determinant of physical and mental health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income settings like South Africa, where …