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“If I use pad, I feel comfortable and safe”: a mixed-method analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practice of menstrual hygiene management among in-school adolescent girls in a Nigerian city
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is a pivotal stage in human development that presents unique challenges, especially for girls navigating the complexities of …
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Machine learning algorithms for predicting COVID-19 mortality in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a global public health crisis, continues to pose challenges despite preventive measures. The daily rise …
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Assessment of the pathogen genomics landscape highlights disparities and challenges for effective AMR Surveillance and outbreak response in the East African community
The East African Community (EAC) grapples with many challenges in tackling infectious disease threats and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), underscoring the …
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Development and psychometric properties of an instrument to measure perception of aphrodisiac use among undergraduates in a southwestern Nigerian university
A tool to measure perception of aphrodisiac use by undergraduates students of University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria was developed …
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Traditional healers’ knowledge and infection control practices related to HIV in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Patients with HIV consult traditional healers (THs). These THs can both delay care for people living with HIV (PLHIV) …
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Developing and planning country-specific integrated knowledge translation strategies: experiences from the GELA project in Malawi, Nigeria, and South Africa
BACKGROUND: The Global Evidence, Local Adaptation (GELA) project aims to maximise the impact of research on poverty-related diseases by increasing …
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Being both a grandmother and a health worker: experiences of community-based health workers in addressing adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health needs in rural Zambia
INTRODUCTION: Community-based health workers (CBHWs) possess great potential to be the missing link between the community and the formal health …
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Primary health care challenges: insights from older people with multimorbidity in Malawi – a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The global population is undergoing a significant surge in aging leading to increased susceptibility to various forms of progressive …
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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on food availability and affordability: an interrupted time series analysis in Ghana
BACKGROUND: In Africa, approx. 675 million people were at risk of food insecurity. COVID-19 pandemic is likely to have exacerbated …
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Discontinuation of HIV oral pre-exposure prophylaxis: findings from programmatic surveillance within two general population HIV programs in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: As oral PrEP scales up in Nigeria, information about uptake, use pattern and client preference in a real-world, implementation …
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Bayesian modeling of quantiles of body mass index among under-five children in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement of nutritional status, which is a vital pre-condition for good health. …
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Sex-related inequalities in crude and age-standardized suicide rates: trends in Ghana from 2000 to 2019
BACKGROUND: Suicide represents a major public health concern, affecting a significant portion of individuals. However, there remains a gap in …
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Correction: “Here, your only relative is money?” why slum social networks do not facilitate neighborhood community development: insights through a sanitation lens
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Factors associated with the use of antibiotics for children presenting with illnesses with fever and cough obtained from prescription and non-prescription sources: a cross-sectional study of data for 37 sub-Saharan African countries
INTRODUCTION: Fever and cough in under-five children are common and predominately self-limiting illnesses. Inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in sub-Saharan Africa …
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Evaluating knowledge, attitude, and physical activity levels related to cardiovascular disease in Egyptian adults with and without cardiovascular disease: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a significant health challenge in Egypt, yet there exists limited understanding regarding the knowledge, attitudes, …
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Evaluating compliance with local and International Food Labelling Standards in urban Tanzania: a cross-sectional study of pre-packaged snacks in Dar Es Salaam
BACKGROUND: Urbanization influences food culture, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where there is an increasing consumption of processed and …
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Prevalence and predictors of iron deficiency anaemia among children with sickle cell disease in Dodoma, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are prone to iron profile derangements. This study aimed to determine the prevalence …
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Trends and predictors of unmet need for family planning among women living with HIV in Zambia: implications for elimination of vertical transmission of HIV
BACKGROUND: Prevention of vertical (mother to child) transmission of HIV is one of the key strategies towards HIV epidemic control. …
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Cannabis use and its psychosocial correlates among school-going adolescents in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: In Sierra Leone, adolescents are increasingly engaging in risky activities, including cannabis use, which can lead to substance abuse, …
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Understanding facilitators and barriers to COVID-19 vaccination in the Zimbabwean population: a qualitative analysis
BACKGROUND: Vaccines are effective biological interventions that reduce health burdens. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were concerns about varying …