Pregnant women’s knowledge of obstetric violence and related factors: baseline evidence from an implementation study in the central zone, Tanzania
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Theresia John Masoi, Stephen M. Kibusi, Lilian Teddy Mselle
Background: Obstetric violence is globally acknowledged as a significant public health concern, with women in many countries reporting different types of mistreatment during pregnancy, childbirth, …
Health hazard assessment and cooking effects on toxic metals in marine fish from the mediterranean sea at the Damietta Coast, Egypt
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Amira Hegazi Makroum, Amira Ibrahim Zakaria, Hend Ali Elshebrawy
This study aimed to determine the toxic metal contents in thinlip grey mullet, sardines, and sand smelt, as well as the impact of cooking on …
The effect of de-escalation simulation training on empowerment and confidence in managing patient aggression among psychiatric nursing students: an experiential learning approach
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Gamal Ali Abdelhamid Eltrass, Sorayia Ramadan Abdelfattah, Ghada Mohammed Mourad
BACKGROUND: Patient aggression is a persistent challenge in mental health settings, and undergraduate preparation in de-escalation remains variable. This study evaluated whether a standardized-patient (SP) …
Implementation strategies and outcomes of intravenous iron use for treatment of anaemia during and after pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review
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Mobolanle Balogun, Elizabeth Adjoa Kumah, Victoria Olawunmi Adaramoye
There is sufficient evidence of the efficacy of Intravenous (IV) over oral iron in treating anaemia in pregnancy and postpartum. However, poor implementation can lead …
Prevalence and risk factors of diarrhea among young children in Kenya’s drylands: A longitudinal study
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Bonventure Mwangi, Valerie L. Flax, Faith Thuita
Diarrhea is the third leading cause of malnutrition and mortality among children under five globally. Environmental and socioeconomic conditions in the drylands of sub-Saharan Africa …
Thirteen-year surveillance of aflatoxin contamination in nuts and nut products in Kenya (2012–2024)
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George Abong, George Wafula Wanjala, Nancy Karimi Njeru
Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts and tree nuts remains a persistent public health and food safety concern across Africa, including Kenya. Associated with hepatocellular carcinoma, acute …
Determinants of skilled birth attendant delivery among reproductive age women in Lesotho: A multilevel analysis of demographic and health survey data
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Hiwot Tezera Endale, Tseganesh Asefa, Tiget Ayelgn Mengstie
BACKGROUND: Skilled birth attendant (SBA) delivery, defined as childbirth assisted by trained healthcare professionals such as doctors, midwives, and nurses, is a cornerstone of the …
Real-world assessment of current migraine prophylaxis in Egypt: a multicenter national study
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Salsabil Abo Al‐Azayem, Mona Nada, Ahmed H. Dahshan
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Prophylactic treatment plays a crucial role in reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of migraine attacks. This study, the first to address …
Ethnopharmacological insights into uterine fibroids: a review of etiology, and therapeutic potential of natural products
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Gcobisa Valencia Manzane, Joe Sekomeng Modise, Bamidele Joseph Okoli
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are the most common benign gynecologic tumors, affecting up to 80% of women by age 50, with higher prevalence and symptom severity …
Tailoring, spectroscopic, DFT, solvatochromic, antitumor, and molecular docking studies of new polynuclear Cu(II)-hydrazone complexes
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Fatma Samy, Magdy Shebl, Ebtesam M. Abdelrhman
Abstract Hydrazones and their metal complexes have acquired a lot of interest because of their various biological and catalytic applications. The reaction of the symmetrical …
Optimizing learning and motor performance in highly trained youth football players: the role of time interval between synchronous and asynchronous sessions in a blended training model
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Aymen Hawani, Amayra Tannoubi, Maha Gasmi
Background/objectives Effective motor performance in sport depends on the dynamic interaction between cognitive and physiological systems. However, it remains unclear how the temporal spacing between …
Trends and inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding among 0–5 month olds in Ghana from 1993 to 2022
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Patience Fakornam Doe, Amidu Alhassan, Gifty Serwaa Amponsah
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first 6 months of life is essential for reducing infant morbidity and mortality, enhancing immunity, and supporting maternal health. …
Impact of partial cement dust replacement in unsaturated polyester: assessing material performance and waste valorization for sustainable management
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Eslam Syala, Wagih A. Sadik, Abdel-Ghaffar M. El-Demerdash
This study is a continuation of the earlier studies (The effective treatment of dye‑containing simulated wastewater by using the cement kiln dust as an industrial …
Individual and population-level risk factors for new HIV infections among adults in Eastern and Southern Africa
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Emma Slaymaker, Clara Calvert, Milly Marston
Despite substantial recent declines, general population HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa remains above international targets. Better description of risk factors for new infections would improve …
Modulation of PDX1 gene expression and glycemic control by Citrullus lanatus in experimental type 2 diabetes
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Anthony G. S. Moore, Stanley I.R. Okoduwa
Diabetes mellitus is a major global health burden characterized by hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, and progressive pancreatic β-cell dysfunction. Despite the availability of conventional therapies, the …
Improving dental disease diagnosis using a cross attention based hybrid model of DeiT and CoAtNet
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Naira Elazab, Nermeen Nader, Yasmin M. Alsakar
Accurate dental diagnosis is essential for effective treatment planning and improving patient outcomes, particularly in identifying various dental diseases, such as cavities, fillings, implants, and …
Leveraging disease outbreak news to strengthen the global response to antimicrobial resistance: a call for action
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Reuben Kiggundu, J. P. Waswa, Herman Mwanja
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an escalating global health threat, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) bearing the greatest burden as healthcare facilities become breeding grounds …
Patient death and nurses’ coping strategies: Perception of nurses at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya
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Peris Kiarie, Gabriel Okombo, Wambui Makobu
In healthcare facilities, patient deaths are a common occurrence, exposing nurses to diverse behavioral and emotional reactions, particularly within the context of resource constraints in …
Seeding equity in African food systems: how can marginal, bottom-up initiatives promote transformations to more equitable and sustainable futures?
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Julia Laura van Velden, Nyasha Magadzire, Willem Malherbe
The multiple crises of the Anthropocene require deep transformations to achieve more sustainable, and equitable, social-ecological futures. Consequently, there is growing interest in marginal, experimental, …
Parenting on the margins: a qualitative study of the challenges encountered by fathers of children with autism in Limpopo Province, South Africa
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M. Rosinah Nkgaphela, Gsakani Olivia Sumbane, Lina Sebolaisi Hlahla
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a profound impact on families, including fathers, who often face multiple challenges while raising their children. Fathers of children …