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Causes of pre and post-donation deferrals among blood donors, at Kwale Satellite Blood Transfusion Center, Kwale County, Kenya, 2018–2022
BACKGROUND: Both pre-donation and post-donation deferrals pose challenges to blood safety and availability. This study delved into the deferral rates …
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Sociocultural perceptions of physical activity and dietary habits for hypertension control: voices from adults in a rural sub-district of South Africa
BACKGROUND: Over half of adults from rural South Africa are hypertensive. Apart from pharmaceutical treatment, lifestyle changes such as increasing …
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Exploring the barriers, facilitators, and opportunities to enhance uptake of sexual and reproductive health, HIV and GBV services among adolescent girls and young women in Zambia: a qualitative study
INTRODUCTION: Adolescents and young women in low-middle-income countries face obstacles to accessing HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), and related …
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Prevalence and perception of pre-morbid lifestyle-related risk factors among covid-19 survivors in Lagos state and Abuja capital city of Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: This study investigated the prevalence and perception of premorbid lifestyle-related risk factors among Covid-19 Survivors in Abuja and Lagos, …
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HIV and gender identity expression among transfeminine people in the Western Cape, South Africa – a thematic analysis of data from the HPTN 071 (PopART) trial
INTRODUCTION: Transfeminine people in South Africa have a high HIV risk due to structural, behavioural, and psychosocial factors. Transfeminine people …
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Evaluation of kikuyu grass wetland for wastewater treatment efficiency from malt factory, Ethiopia
Abstract Background The majority of existing industries in Ethiopia discharge untreated effluents into nearby water bodies, streams and open land. …
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Street adolescents in low income setting exposed to hepatitis B and C, and disadvantaged by lifestyle: a Togolese cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Togo, few data are available on viral hepatitis in street adolescents, a vulnerable population due to their lifestyle. …
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Violence and its related factors among infertile women attending assisted reproductive technique unit at Al-Azhar University, Cairo
BACKGROUND: Violence against women is a distressing issue particularly when they are infertile. Nevertheless, many women who are infertile and …
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HIV-related cognitive disorders in children in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo)
OBJECTIVES: HIV-infected individuals are at increased risk of neurocognitive disorders compared with the general population. Studies suggest that, despite the …
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Comparison of FGM prevalence among Nigerian women aged 15–49 years using two household surveys conducted before and after the COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Due to its economic burden and change of focus, there is no gainsaying of the potential impacts of the …
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“If I die for touching him, let me die”: a rapid ethnographic assessment of cultural practices and Ebola transmission in high-risk border regions of Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but contagious disease caused by Ebola Virus (EBOV). The first Ebola outbreaks …
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Prevalence and associated factors of infection in children with nephrotic syndrome aged 2-18 years in the northwest and east Amhara region, Ethiopia: a multi-center cross-sectional retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Infection is the most common complication of pediatric patients with nephrotic syndrome. The factors associated with infection in nephrotic …
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Compliance with tobacco advertising and promotion laws at points-of-sale in Ethiopia: an observational study in 10 cities
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia enacted a comprehensive tobacco control law in 2019, which bans tobacco advertising and promotion activities. However, compliance with …
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Comparative study of neonatal hypothermia and associated factors among neonates in rural and urban areas of the Shebadino Woreda, Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hypothermia is one of the major causes of newborn death, particularly in low-income nations. This was due to poor …
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“We chose PrEP because I wanted to be sure that this child my wife was going to conceive was indeed mine.” Factors influencing the choice of safer conception methods and experiences with its use: a qualitative study among HIV sero-discordant couples in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Safer conception services are needed to minimize HIV transmission among HIV sero-discordant couples desiring pregnancy. Few studies have evaluated …
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A four-year assessment of the characteristics of Rwandan FDA drug recalls
BACKGROUND: A drug recall is an act of removing products from the market and/or returning them to the manufacturer for …
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Knowledge, attitude, and perception towards COVID-19 vaccinations among the adults in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Multiple vaccinations have received approval for the prevention of the coronavirus illness. Nevertheless, the sluggish vaccination rate is mostly …
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Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunization in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on healthcare systems and services, including routine immunization (RI). To date, there …
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Respiratory conditions and health symptoms associated with air pollution amongst children aged six years and below in Melusi Informal Settlement, Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Respiratory conditions and health symptoms associated with air pollution in children are a major public health concern, as their …
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‘Life became harder with COVID-19’: exploring the experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic among youth living in eThekwini district, South Africa
BACKGROUND: In South Africa, pervasive age and gender inequities have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and public health response. …