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Correction: Knowledge, attitude and preventative practice of tuberculosis in rural communities of Dikgale, Mamabolo and Mothiba health and demographic surveillance system in Limpopo province, South Africa
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Correlates of COVID-19 vaccination intentions and opinions about mandates among four groups of adults in South Africa with distinct vaccine intentions: evidence from a large national survey
Abstract Introduction Despite a high number of recorded COVID-19 infections and deaths in South Africa, COVID-19 vaccine coverage remained low …
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The association between contraceptive use and desired number of children among sexually active men in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Contraceptive methods have been used to space births, but also to limit a couple's desired number of children. Efforts …
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AUDIT-C as a possible source of referral during the COVID-19 pandemic for participants presenting patterns of high-risk alcohol consumption in a South African township
BACKGROUND: Unhealthy alcohol use is a leading contributor to premature death and disability worldwide. The World Health Organization's Global Status …
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Coverage of preventive measures and surveillance for neglected tropical diseases in hard-to-reach communities in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a major public health burden which mainly affects poor populations living in tropical environments …
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Developing a social mobilisation intervention for salt reduction: participatory action research in Bombali district, Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: High salt intake is a major risk factor for hypertension, which in turn contributes to cardiovascular diseases, the major …
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The lived experiences of tuberculosis survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic and government lockdown in South Africa: a qualitative analysis
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health concern in South Africa, where prior to COVID-19 it was associated with more …
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Knowledge, attitude and preventative practice of tuberculosis in rural communities of Dikgale, Mamabolo and Mothiba health and demographic surveillance system in Limpopo province, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis continues to be a serious public health issue. To reduce the transmission of the disease, it is imperative …
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Validation of the vaccination attitudes examination scale in a South African context in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine: quantifying dimensionality with bifactor indices
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic represented a global public health emergency. Existing studies support the view that vaccination and mass immunization …
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Iron-rich food consumption and associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Sierra Leone: multi-level logistic regression analysis
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide. Also, iron deficiency is a significant public health problem in …
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A cross-sectional study on resilience, anxiety, depression, and psychoactive substance use among heterosexual and sexual minority adolescents in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Mental health-related problems predispose alcohol and other psychoactive substances use as coping strategies. We assessed associations between resilience and …
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Factors associated with full vaccination and zero vaccine dose in children aged 12–59 months in 6 health districts of Cameroon
Abstract Background Routine immunisation coverage in Cameroon is still below the target of the national Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), …
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Demographic factors associated with myopia knowledge, attitude and preventive practices among adults in Ghana: a population-based cross-sectional survey
PURPOSE: Knowledge, positive attitude and good preventive practices are keys to successful myopia control, but information on these is lacking …
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Identification of determinant factors for crash severity levels occurred in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia, from 2017 to 2020: using ordinal logistic regression model approach
BACKGROUND: Road traffic Injuries (RTI) are multifaceted occurrences determined by the combination of multiple factors. Also, severity levels of injuries …
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Understanding the effects of universal test and treat on longitudinal HIV care outcomes among South African youth: a retrospective cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Little is known about the effects of universal test and treat (UTT) policies on HIV care outcomes among youth …
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Coping and adaptation strategies among young persons living with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: textual and photovoice analyses
BACKGROUND: Management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is complex and demanding. It requires patients and their caregivers, particularly those in …
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Enhancing linkage to HIV care in the “Universal Test and Treat” era: Barriers and enablers to HIV care among adults in a high HIV burdened district in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Ending AIDS by 2030 would depend on how successful health systems are in linking people living with HIV (PLHIV) into …
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Experiences of stigma and HIV care engagement in the context of Treat All in Rwanda: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: 'Treat All' policies recommending immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) soon after HIV diagnosis for all people living with HIV (PLHIV) …
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Understanding the role of religious beliefs in adherence to antiretroviral therapy among Pentecostal Christians living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
BACKGROUND: Optimum adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial in managing HIV. However, some people's religious beliefs can influence how …
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Interventions to enhance healthcare utilisation among pregnant women to reduce maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries: a review of systematic reviews
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) has reduced considerably over the past three decades, but it remains …