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Partner notification service utilization and associated factors among clients attending anti-retroviral therapy clinics of public health facilities in Gimbi Town, West Ethiopia, 2023: a facility-based mixed-method cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Partner Notification Service is among the strategies used to conduct targeted Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Service by obtaining information …
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Mortality from non-communicable diseases and associated risk factors in Zambia; analysis of the sample vital registration with verbal autopsy 2015/2016
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world's growing cause of preventable illness, disability, morbidity, and mortality which account for 71% …
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Absorbent hygiene products disposal behaviour in informal settlements: identifying determinants and underlying mechanisms in Durban, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Within South Africa, many low-income communities lack reliable waste management services. Within these contexts, absorbent hygiene product (AHP) waste, …
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Smoke exposure, hemoglobin levels and the prevalence of anemia: a cross-sectional study in urban informal settlement in Southern Ghana
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan African cities, more than half of the population lives in informal settlements. These settlements are close to …
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Factors associated with family planning use among refugee and host populations in Adjumani district, West Nile, Uganda: a comparative study
INTRODUCTION: Uganda currently hosts an estimated 1.5 million refugees. The refugees have challenges in accessing family planning (FP) services in …
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Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis b vaccination uptake and completion among communities targeted for mass vaccination in gulu: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is associated with several acute and long-term complications and vaccination is the cornerstone of prevention. …
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Under utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is challenging malaria elimination program in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. Mass distribution …
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Social and behavior change communication competency among front-line healthcare system actors in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) plays a critical role in improving behavior and health outcomes across the continuum …
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Health-related quality of life among adults living with chronic non-communicable diseases in the Ho Municipality of Ghana: a health facility-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Morbidity and mortality rates from chronic non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) are increasing globally. In Ghana, CNCDs account for 43% of …
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Diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among HIV infected patients on HAART
BACKGROUND: Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of …
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Evaluating the risk of conflict on recent Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Reducing Ebola virus transmission relies on the ability to identify cases and limit contact with infected bodily fluids through …
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Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Accra, Ghana: a pilot cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Little attention has been given to the risk of high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) infection and cervical precancerous lesions among …
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Coverage and determinants of HIV testing and counseling services among mothers attending antenatal care in sub-Saharan African countries: a multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is one of the top global public health threats that causes significant cases, deaths, and socioeconomic impact. Even …
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Proximity to public green spaces and depressive symptoms among South African residents: a population-based study
BACKGROUND: Exposure to green spaces has been suggested to improve mental health and may reduce the risk of depression. However, …
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Key predictors of food security and nutrition in Africa: a spatio-temporal model-based study
There is voluminous literature on Food Security in Africa. This study explicitly considers the spatio-temporal factors in addition to the …
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Prevalence and correlates of hazardous alcohol drinking and drug use among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Hazardous drinking and drug consumption are associated with an increased risk of HIV due to the complex interplay of …
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Common predictors of cervical cancer related mortality in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Cervical cancer accounts for 7.5% of all female cancer related deaths worldwide; peaking between the ages of 35 …
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Dietary diversity and its determinants among women of reproductive age residing in the urban area of Nouakchott, Mauritania
BACKGROUND: The intake of nutrient-rich foods from diverse diets ensures adequate nutrition for women. This study aims to determine dietary …
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Food safety and dietary diversity in African urban cities: evidence from Ghana
BACKGROUND: Food safety is integral to food security and is increasingly becoming a significant concern in the urban areas of …
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Spatiotemporal distribution of climate-sensitive disease incidences in ethiopia: a longitudinal retrospective analysis of Malaria, Meningitis, Cholera, Dysentery, Leishmaniasis and Dengue fever between 2010 and 2022/2023
BACKGROUND: Understanding the temporal and geographic distribution of disease incidences is crucial for effective public health planning and intervention strategies. …