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Perspectives on pregnant women’s educational needs to prevent TB complications during pregnancy and the neonatal period. A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy could confer a high risk for maternal and infant morbidity. Literature indicates that the global …
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Access to basic sanitation facilities reduces the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age in sub-saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: The prevalence (≈ 30%) of anaemia among women of reproductive age in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a significant concern. …
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Determinants of life satisfaction among migrants in South Africa: an analysis of the GCRO’s quality of life survey (2009–2021)
BACKGROUND: Migrant populations in any country are a vulnerable group, and psycho-demographic research measuring life satisfaction has been used to …
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BabyWASH and diarrhea prevention practices following multimedia educational intervention in hard-to-reach areas of the Afar and Somali regions of Ethiopia: a mixed-method endline evaluation
BACKGROUND: Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, which are specifically targeted towards young children-known as "BabyWASH"-reduce exposure to environmental contamination …
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Documenting the development, adoption and pre-ebola implementation of Liberia’s integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) strategy
BACKGROUND: In the immediate aftermath of a 14-year civil conflict that disrupted the health system, Liberia adopted the internationally recommended …
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Associations between psychosocial wellbeing and experience of gender-based violence at community, household, and intimate-partner levels among a cross-sectional cohort of young people living with and without HIV during COVID-19 in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Growing evidence indicates that gender-based violence (GBV) increased during COVID-19. We investigated self-reported impact of the pandemic on GBV …
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Breast cancer awareness among Sudanese females in Omdurman city: 2021
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among women worldwide. In contrast to Europe, it presents generally very …
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Prevalence and associated factors of early initiation of sexual intercourse among youth in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Early sexual initiation refers to engaging in sexual activity at a young age, typically before the age of 18. …
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Bayesian spatial modelling of intimate partner violence and associated factors among adult women and men: evidence from 2019/2020 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a global public health concern for both men and women. Spatial mapping and clustering …
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Awareness, attitudes towards genetic diseases and acceptability of genetic interventions among pregnant women in Burera district, Rwanda
Approximately 3% of all pregnancies are associated with conditions linked with disability, either mild or severe congenital diseases. This is …
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Use of any contraceptive method among women in rural communities in the eastern region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, there is an increase in contraceptive use for traditional and modern methods in rural areas. This study …
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Assessing sex differences in viral load suppression and reported deaths using routinely collected program data from PEPFAR-supported countries in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, more women than men access HIV testing and treatment and may have better viral load suppression …
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“She gives it to her child who doesn’t even talk”: a qualitative exploration of alcohol and drug use among primary school-age children in Uganda
BACKGROUND: There is little research on alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use by school-age children in low-resource settings like Uganda. …
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Household hardships and responses to COVID-19 pandemic-related shocks in Eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 resulted in enormous disruption to life around the world. To quell disease spread, governments implemented lockdowns that likely …
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Risk factors for poor engagement with a smart pillbox adherence intervention among persons on tuberculosis treatment in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Non-adherence to tuberculosis treatment increases the risk of poor treatment outcomes. Digital adherence technologies (DATs), including the smart …
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Gender-specific disaggregated analysis of childhood undernutrition in Ethiopia: evidence from 2000–2016 nationwide survey
INTRODUCTION: Childhood undernutrition has been investigated extensively in previous literature but gender inequality detailing the burden of undernutrition has not …
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Effect of community based nutritional education on knowledge, attitude and compliance to IFA supplementation among pregnant women in rural areas of southwest Ethiopia: a quasi experimental study
BACKGROUND: Compliance with the iron folic acid supplementation is low and not at the required level to prevent anaemia during …
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The multicultural conceptualisation of well-being
BACKGROUND: Exploring and understanding indicators of better life outcomes have remained popular among social and health researchers. However, the subjective …
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Barriers and enablers of breast cancer screening among women in East Africa: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is among the most common cancers globally with a projected increase in incidence and mortality in low- …
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Exploring the health consequences of armed conflict: the perspective of Northeast Ethiopia, 2022: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Conflict is a complicated topic with a multidimensional consequences for community health. Its effects have a broad pattern, starting …