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Satisfaction with use of public health and peer-led facilities for HIV prevention services by key populations in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The aim of the study was to identify the proportion of female sex workers, men who have sex with …
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Factors associated with the preference of institutional delivery after antenatal care attendance in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Even though maternal mortality during the time of delivery can be prevented with proper medical care in the health …
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Facilitators and barriers of patient-centered care at the organizational-level: a study of three district hospitals in the central region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Improving patient experience of care has gained enormous attention from policy makers and providers of healthcare services in Ghana. …
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Factors of patient satisfaction in adult outpatient departments of private wing and regular services in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Knowing the factors for patient satisfaction is an important and direct indicator of quality of health care which is …
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Cervical cancer screening service utilization and associated factors among HIV positive women attending adult ART clinic in public health facilities, Hawassa town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, cervical cancer is a public health concern, as it is the second most cause of cancer deaths …
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Scoping review of acute stroke care management and rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Stroke is a major public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. Care of the condition however, remain inconsistent …
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Are there decision support tools that might strengthen the health system for perinatal care in South African district hospitals? A review of the literature
BACKGROUND: South Africa has a high burden of perinatal deaths in spite of the availability of evidence-based interventions. The majority …
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A prospective risk assessment of the implementation of a schistosomiasis preventive mass drug administration for children aged five years and below in the uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is endemic in the uMkhanyakude district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The South Africa Department of Health (DoH) has …
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Does capitation affect patient satisfaction and prevalence of out-of-pocket payments in the insured? A propensity score analysis of Ghana’s demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) piloted capitation payment for primary care services in the Ashanti region from 2012 …
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Promoting and delivering antenatal care in rural Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: a qualitative analysis of midwives’ perceptions
BACKGROUND: Despite improvements in recent years, Ethiopia faces a high burden of maternal morbidity and mortality. Antenatal care (ANC) may …
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Hepatitis B virus perceptions and health seeking behaviors among pregnant women in Uganda: implications for prevention and policy
BACKGROUND: With most countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) lagging behind schedule to implement a comprehensive viral hepatitis elimination strategy, several …
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Challenges affecting prompt access to adequate uncomplicated malaria case management in children in rural primary health facilities in Chikhwawa Malawi
BACKGROUND: Reducing the burden of malaria highly depends on access to prompt and effective malaria diagnosis and treatment. The aim …
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The role of health and advocacy organisations in assisting female sex workers to gain access to health care in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Globally, female sex workers (FSWs) are considered a key population group due to the high HIV prevalence. Studies show …
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Knowledge, attitude and practices of medical and health science students on the antiretroviral based HIV post-exposure prophylaxis in an Ethiopian hospital: an institutional based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS in resource-limited settings poses a high risk of occupational exposure to healthcare workers due to higher number of …
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How do community health actors explain their roles? Exploring the roles of community health actors in promoting maternal health services in rural Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Maternal and child morbidity and mortality remains one of the most important public health challenges in developing countries. In …
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Quality and barriers of outpatient diabetes care in rural health facilities in Uganda – a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Despite the increasing burden of diabetes in Uganda, little is known about the quality of type 2 diabetes mellitus …
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“As we have gathered with a common problem, so we seek a solution”: exploring the dynamics of a community dialogue process to encourage community participation in family planning/contraceptive programmes
BACKGROUND: Community dialogues have been widely used as a method for community engagement and participation to cover a broad range …
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Lessons from a training needs assessment to strengthen the capacity of routine immunization service providers in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Health workers (HWs) providing routine immunization (RI) services play a crucial role in influencing vaccine uptake, a key determinant …
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Performance of family planning clinics in conducting recommended HIV counseling and testing in Mombasa County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: A high proportion of African women utilize family planning (FP) services. Accordingly, incorporating HIV testing into FP services may …
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Income inequality among general practitioners in Iran: a decomposition approach
BACKGROUND: General practitioners (GPs) are among the most important resources of healthcare system and public health is considerably influenced by …