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Prevalence of adolescent deliveries and its complications in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Adolescent deliveries (10-19 years) carry a high risk of adverse outcomes due to the biological and physiological immaturity of …
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Geographical variations of early age sexual initiation among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: evidence from EDHS 2016
BACKGROUND: The early age of sexual initiation contribute a lot for various risks such as mistimed pregnancy followed by insecure …
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The extents of metabolic syndrome among Antiretroviral Therapy exposed and ART naïve adult HIV patients in the Gedeo-zone, Southern-Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
Abstract Background HIV infection and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has been associated with metabolic syndrome (MS). The prevalence of MS varies …
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of anti-epileptic medication non-adherence among people with epilepsy in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is the common neurological disorder in the world, affecting approximately 50 million people. Anti-epileptic medication non-adherence can be …
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Factors associated with postnatal care utilization among postpartum women in Ethiopia: a multi-level analysis of the 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Most postpartum women and newborns do not utilize postnatal care due to less emphasis given especially in developing countries. …
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Tuberculosis treatment outcome among patients treated in public primary healthcare facility, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Despite the availability of effective drugs, tuberculosis remains a major public health problem that predominantly affects low- and …
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Spatial distribution and associated factors of health insurance coverage in Ethiopia: further analysis of Ethiopia demographic and health survey, 2016
BACKGROUND: Health insurance is one of the instruments to achieve universal health coverage. However, in Ethiopia, the coverage of health …
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Correction to: Mothers screening for malnutrition by mid-upper arm circumference is non-inferior to community health workers: results from a large-scale pragmatic trial in rural Niger
In the original publication of this article [1], the author pointed out the affiliation of author Franck G.B. Alé should …
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Dietary diversity among school age children in Merawi town, Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2018: a community based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition with its constituents of protein energy malnutrition and micro-nutrient deficiencies continues to be a major health burden in …
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Low prevalence of syphilis infection among key populations in Togo in 2017: a national cross-sectional survey
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the screening of syphilis among populations highly exposed to HIV. However, data on the …
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Chronic disease and malnutrition biomarkers among unemployed immigrants and Canadian born adults
BACKGROUND: Immigration status and unemployment may intersect on the health outcomes of men and women. This study aimed to identify …
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Factors influencing unmet need for family planning among Ghanaian married/union women: a multinomial mixed effects logistic regression modelling approach
Unmet need for family planning is high (30%) in Ghana. Reducing unmet need for family planning will reduce the high …
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Low consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Uganda: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional survey
INTRODUCTION: Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables has protective benefits against development of coronary heart disease, hypertension and chronic obstructive …
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Talking health: trusted health messengers and effective ways of delivering health messages for rural mothers in Southwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Access to trusted health information has contribution to improve maternal and child health outcomes. However, limited research to date …
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Estimating levels of HIV testing coverage and use in prevention of mother-to-child transmission among women of reproductive age in Zambia
Mother to child transmission of HIV (MTCT) still remains a challenge affecting many countries. Globally, an estimated 150,000 children were …
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Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among adolescent girls attending high schools in Dembia District, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries. In Ethiopia, Adolescent girls are more …
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Exploring the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of health care professionals on viral hepatitis notification in Gauteng, South Africa, 2015
BACKGROUND: Data on viral hepatitis in South Africa is scarce. Although viral hepatitis A, B and C are notifiable conditions …
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The prevalence of asymptomatic malaria parasitemia and associated factors among adults in Dembia district, northwest Ethiopia, 2017
BACKGROUND: Malaria is still a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries including Ethiopia. Its prevalence has …
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Prevalence and factors associated with incomplete immunization of children (12–23 months) in Kwabre East District, Ashanti Region, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Childhood immunization is one of the most cost effective health interventions but its rate has been declining recently in …
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Assessment of knowledge and practices of healthcare workers towards infection prevention and associated factors in healthcare facilities of West Arsi District, Southeast Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The prevention of healthcare associated infections is central to the provision of safe, high quality healthcare. Infections acquired in …