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Prevalence of prediabetes and associated factors among community members in rural Isingiro district
BACKGROUND: In rural Uganda a significant number of persons afflicted with pre-diabetes are unaware of the condition. This is likely …
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Association between iron-folic acid supplementation and pregnancy-induced hypertension among pregnant women in public hospitals, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia 2021: a case- control study
BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-induced hypertension is the new onset of high blood pressure after 20 weeks of gestation in women with previously …
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Routine health check-ups for adolescents in Mwanza City, Tanzania: stakeholders’ recommendations on its content, venue, and mode of delivery
BACKGROUND: Routine adolescent health screening aiming at the detection of unnoticed medical problems may increase awareness among policy makers and …
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Initial programme theory for community-based ART delivery for key populations in Benue State, Nigeria: a realist evaluation study
BACKGROUND: The community-based antiretroviral therapy delivery (CBART) model was implemented in Benue State in Nigeria to increase access of key …
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Disease perception, impacts and coping strategies for onchocerciasis in Southeast Nigeria: a qualitative study among patients and program managers
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis is a disease of public health concern due to the devastating consequences of the disease which impacts negatively …
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Spatio-temporal dynamic of the COVID-19 epidemic and the impact of imported cases in Rwanda
INTRODUCTION: Africa was threatened by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to the limited health care infrastructure. Rwanda has consistently …
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Trends in the utilisation of skilled birth attendance among pregnant women in Benin, from 2001 to 2017-2018, and projections to 2030
BACKGROUND: Skilled birth attendance during childbirth is known to promote better pregnancy outcomes as well as contribute to maternal and …
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To what extent is antenatal care in public health facilities associated with delivery in public health facilities? Findings from a cross-section of women who had facility deliveries in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Facility delivery remains an important public health issue in Nigeria. Studies have confirmed that antenatal care may improve the …
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Engaging transgender women in HIV research in South Africa
The Botshelo Ba Trans study was the first HIV bio-behavioral survey conducted with transgender women in South Africa. Engaging research …
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Community dialogue meetings among district leaders improved their willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines in Western Uganda, May 2021
BACKGROUND: Widespread COVID-19 vaccine uptake can facilitate epidemic control. A February 2021 study in Uganda suggested that public vaccine uptake …
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Prevalence of syphilis and associated factors among female sex workers in Ethiopia: findings from a multilevel analysis of a national bio-behavioral survey
BACKGROUND: Syphilis is a highly contagious sexually transmitted infection posing a significant public health challenge, especially in developing countries, including …
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Prevalence and predictors of sex under the influence of psychoactive substances among young people in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: The use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, heroin and marijuana is associated with negative health outcomes such as …
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Birthweight, gestational age, and early school trajectory
BACKGROUND: Birthweight and gestational age are important factors of not only newborn health by also child development and can contribute …
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Using social practice theory in measuring perceived stigma among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Perceived stigma is a complex societal phenomenon that is harboured especially by female sex workers because of the interplay …
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Changes in dietary habits during Covid-19 lockdown in Egypt: the Egyptian COVIDiet study
PURPOSE: COVID-19 lockdown changed social habits and lifestyle, including dietary habits, of people worldwide. However, limited information is available about …
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Awareness and care seeking for long COVID symptoms among Coronavirus disease survivors in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia: phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) has long-term sequels that persisted for months to years and manifested with a spectrum of …
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Determinants of spousal physical violence against women in Zambia: a multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Violence against women and girls is a major public health issue, a violation of human rights, and is linked …
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Randomized controlled trial of a theory-informed mHealth intervention to support ART adherence and viral suppression among women with HIV in Mombasa, Kenya: preliminary efficacy and participant-level feasibility and acceptability
BACKGROUND: Mobile Health ("mHealth") interventions have shown promise in improving HIV treatment outcomes for stigmatized populations. This paper presents the …
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Predictors of desire to limit childbearing among reproductive age women in high fertility regions in Ethiopia. A multilevel mixed effect analysis
BACKGROUND: A high fertility rate can have a number of expensive consequences for developing nations, such as limiting economic growth, …
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From farm to table: exploring food handling and hygiene practices of meat and milk value chain actors in Ethiopia
Livestock value chains constitute a source of livelihood for meat and milk value chain actors in Ethiopia, from dairy farmers …