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Engendering health systems in response to national rollout of dolutegravir-based regimens among women of childbearing potential: a qualitative study with stakeholders in South Africa and Uganda
BACKGROUND: In the era of rapid dolutegravir rollout, concerns about neural tube defects have complicated the health systems response among …
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Decomposition and Spatio-temporal analysis of health care access challenges among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, 2005–2016
BACKGROUND: The high maternal mortality, home delivery, unwanted pregnancies, incidence of unsafe abortion, and unmeet family planning needs are maternal …
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General and tuberculosis-specific service readiness in two states in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest infectious disease and a leading cause of death in Nigeria. The availability of a …
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Feasibility testing of a community dialogue approach for promoting the uptake of family planning and contraceptive services in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Community dialogues have been used in participatory approaches in various health prevention and awareness programs, including family planning interventions, …
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The need for a telemedicine strategy for Botswana? A scoping review and situational assessment
BACKGROUND: Health, healthcare, and healthcare system problems within the developing world are well recognised. eHealth, the use of Information and …
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Eye care utilization pattern in South Africa: results from SANHANES-1
BACKGROUND: Eye examinations are recommended for all persons throughout life. However, there is disparity in the uptake of eye care …
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Surgical referrals in Northern Tanzania: a prospective assessment of rates, preventability, reasons and patterns
BACKGROUND: An effective referral system is essential for a high-quality health system that provides safe surgical care while optimizing patient …
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What has been the progress in addressing financial risk in Uganda? Analysis of catastrophe and impoverishment due to health payments
BACKGROUND: Monitoring progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires an assessment of progress in coverage of health services and protection …
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Challenges in health service delivery under public-private partnership in Tanzania: stakeholders’ views from Dar es Salaam region
BACKGROUND: Public-private partnership in the health sector was introduced to improve the delivery of health services in Tanzania. Contrary, the …
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Labour and delivery ward register data availability, quality, and utility - Every Newborn - birth indicators research tracking in hospitals (EN-BIRTH) study baseline analysis in three countries
BACKGROUND: Countries with the highest burden of maternal and newborn deaths and stillbirths often have little information on these deaths. …
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Applicability of the five case model to African eHealth investment decisions
BACKGROUND: eHealth programmes in African countries face fierce competition for scarce resources. Such initiatives should not proceed without adequate appraisal …
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Bringing women’s voices to PMTCT CARE: adapting CARE’s Community Score Card© to engage women living with HIV to build quality health systems in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Coverage of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services has expanded rapidly but approaches to ensure service delivery …
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Inequalities in caesarean section in Burundi: evidence from the Burundi Demographic and Health Surveys (2010–2016)
BACKGROUND: Despite caesarean section (CS) being a lifesaving intervention, there is a noticeable gap in providing this service, when necessary, …
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Traditional healers use of personal protective equipment: a qualitative study in rural South Africa
BACKGROUND: Traditional healers are frequently exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …
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Community-based adherence clubs for postpartum women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Cape Town, South Africa: a pilot study
BACKGROUND: With an increasing number of countries implementing Option B+ guidelines of lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all pregnant and …
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Uncovering spatial variation in maternal healthcare service use at subnational level in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Analysis of disaggregated national data suggest uneven access to essential maternal healthcare services within countries. This is of concern …
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Caregiver’s perspectives on facilitators and barriers of active participation in cerebral palsy rehabilitation in North West Nigeria: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Cerebral Palsy (CP) refers to the permanent disorders involving postural and movement control as a result of injury to …
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Exploring the consequences of decentralization: has privatization of health services been the perceived effect of decentralization in Khartoum locality, Sudan?
BACKGROUND: The health system of Sudan has experienced several forms of decentralization, as well as, a radical reform. Authority and …
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Common mental disorders and its associated factors and mental health care services for Ethiopian labour migrants returned from Middle East countries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The migration of young Ethiopian men and women to the Middle East countries was mainly for economic reasons. The …
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Evaluating fidelity of community health worker roles in malaria prevention and control programs in Livingstone District, Zambia-A bottleneck analysis
BACKGROUND: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are an important human resource in improving community malaria intervention coverages and success in reducing …