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Impact of livestock interventions on maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
The challenge of undernutrition (stunting and wasting) still remains a major health concern in children below 5 years of age …
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Optimization of extraction conditions for polyphenols from the stem bark of Funtumia elastica (Funtum) utilizing response surface methodology
Background: The recovery of phenolic compounds is seen as an arduous task because phenolic compounds are available as free aglycones, …
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Single motherhood, social independence and non-communicable disease (NCD) outcomes among young females (15-24 years old) in South Africa
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) acquired during youth follow into and affect adulthood. The association between young mother’s social independence and …
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Synthesis of bismuth oxyhalide (BiOBrzI(1-z)) solid solutions for photodegradation of methylene dye
Background: The removal of textile wastes is a priority due to their mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. In this study, bismuth …
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An ecological study on the association between early childhood caries and intimate partner violence in 20 low- and middle-income countries: 2007-2017
Background: Women are the worst affected by intimate partner violence (IPV), and this impacts negatively on the health of the …
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Trends and correlates of girl-child marriage in 11 West African countries: evidence from recent Demographic and Health Surveys
Background : West Africa historically has a high prevalence of girl-child marriage and requires substantial reduction to meet the United …
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Description and comparison of physical activity from self-reports and accelerometry among primary school children in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: a pilot study
Background : Self-reports are commonly used to assess physical activity in children. Existing self-reports for physical activity have not been …
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Impact of livestock interventions on maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
The challenge of undernutrition (stunting and wasting) still remains a major health concern in children below 5 years of age …
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The nexus between improved water supply and water-borne diseases in urban areas in Africa: a scoping review protocol
Introduction : Currently, an estimated two thirds of the world population is water insufficient. As of 2015, one out of …
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In vitro inhibitory effects of commercial antiseptics and disinfectants on foodborne and environmental bacterial strains
Background : Antibacterial agents, including disinfectants and antiseptics are commonly used to reduce bacterial loads. As they have a broad-spectrum …
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Continuous research monitoring improves the quality of research conduct and compliance among research trainees: internal evaluation of a monitoring programme
Background: Research site monitoring (RSM) is an effective way to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). However, RSM is …
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Prevalence of plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-lactamases in Enterobacteria isolated from urban and rural folks in Uganda
Background : AmpC beta-lactamase-producing bacteria are associated with increased resistance to third-generation cephalosporins. Here, we describe plasmid-mediated AmpC beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteria …
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The prevalence, incidence and mortality associated with intra-abdominal hypertension among patients in intensive care units of a low-income country: a cohort study
Background : Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is sustained increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) ≥12 mmHg in adults and ≥10 mmHg in …
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Impact of 1.5 oC and 2 oC global warming scenarios on malaria transmission in East Africa
Background: Malaria remains a global challenge with approximately 228 million cases and 405,000 malaria-related deaths reported in 2018 alone; 93% …
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A Journey of Hope: giving research participants a voice to share their experiences and improve community engagement around advanced HIV disease in Uganda
Over the last decade excellent progress has been made globally in HIV management thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART) rollout and …
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Economic value, endogenous knowledge and distribution of Picralima nitida (Stapf) T. Durand and H. Durand in Africa
Background: Picralima nitida (Apocynaceae) is an important African medicinal plant species. It is frequently used in traditional medicine and pharmaceutical …
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Developing excellence in biostatistics leadership, training and science in Africa: How the Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics (SSACAB) training unites expertise to deliver excellence
The increase in health research in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has led to a high demand for biostatisticians to develop study …
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Use of a mutation-specific genotyping method to assess for HIV-1 drug resistance in antiretroviral-naïve HIV-1 Subtype C-infected patients in Botswana
Background: HIV-1 drug resistance poses a major threat to the success of antiretroviral therapy. The high costs of available HIV …
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Institutionalizing research capacity strengthening in LMICs: A systematic review and meta-synthesis
Background : Evidence on effective strategies to ensure sustainability of research capacity strengthening interventions in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) …
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Analysis of the MUII-plus mentorship programme: reflections of Fellows’ experiences and lessons for other programmes
Background: The MUII mentorship programme began 11 years ago with a successful group mentorship model. Over the years, the programme …
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