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Bayesian spatial modelling of malaria burden in two contrasted eco-epidemiological facies in Benin (West Africa): call for localized interventions
BACKGROUND: Despite a global decrease in malaria burden worldwide, malaria remains a major public health concern, especially in Benin children, …
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The prevalence of teenage pregnancy and early motherhood and its associated factors among late adolescent (15–19) years girls in the Gambia: based on 2019/20 Gambian demographic and health survey data
INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy and early motherhood among teenage girls is the current issue of public health burden in developing countries. Although …
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High seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Burkina-Faso, Ghana and Madagascar in 2021: a population-based study
BACKGROUND: The current COVID-19 pandemic affects the entire world population and has serious health, economic and social consequences. Assessing the …
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Socio-behavioral correlates of pre-exposure prophylaxis use and correct adherence in men who have sex with men in West Africa
BACKGROUND: Multiple barriers compromise pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) engagement (i.e., use and adherence) in men who have sex with men (MSM). …
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Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among older people living with HIV in South Africa
BACKGROUND: People living with HIV (PLHIV) are experiencing increased life expectancy mostly due to the success of anti-retroviral therapy. Consequently, …
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Socioeconomic inequalities in teenage pregnancy in Nigeria: evidence from Demographic Health Survey
Abstract Background Despite the high rate of teenage pregnancy in Nigeria and host of negative medical, social and economic consequences …
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Use of biomass fuels predicts indoor particulate matter and carbon monoxide concentrations; evidence from an informal urban settlement in Fort Portal city, Uganda
Abstract Background Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a leading cause of respiratory and cardiopulmonary illnesses. Particulate matter (PM2.5) and …
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Internet addiction and relationships with depression, anxiety, stress and academic performance among Egypt pharmacy students: a cross-sectional designed study
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Pharmacy students represent the future of healthcare professionals and with daily use of the internet for different …
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Correction: Perceptions of community members on contextual factors driving cardiovascular disease behavioural risk in Ghana: a qualitative study
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Correction: Application of variance components to the identification of determinants of modern contraceptive use in the Tanzania demographic and health survey data
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The effectiveness of a behavioral science and design intervention for family savings on use of maternal health services and male involvement: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Lack of financial preparedness for pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes during childbirth. Behavioral science interventions have been shown …
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Protocol: evaluation of an optimised couples-focused intervention to increase testing for HIV in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the Igugu Lethu (‘Our treasure’) cohort study
BACKGROUND: Between 2012 and 2015, the Uthando Lwethu (UL) study demonstrated that a theory-based behavioural couples-focused intervention significantly increased participation …
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Universal health coverage and the poor: to what extent are health financing policies making a difference? Evidence from a benefit incidence analysis in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Zambia has invested in several healthcare financing reforms aimed at achieving universal access to health services. Several evaluations have …
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Association between sexual violence and unintended pregnancy among married women in Zambia
BACKGROUND: One of the outcomes of sexual violence is unintended pregnancy. In Zambia, 15% of married women age 15-49 years …
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Experiences of women awaiting cervical CANCER screening results from selected hospitals in Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND: The rate at which cervical cancer is diagnosed among women worldwide is alarming, nevertheless, millions of women have never …
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The effect of health financing reforms on incidence and management of childhood infections in Ghana: a matching difference in differences impact evaluation
INTRODUCTION: In 2003, Ghana abolished direct out of pockets payments and implemented health financing reforms including the national health insurance …
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Young people’s choice and voice concerning sex and relationships: effects of the multicomponent Get Up Speak Out! Programme in Iganga, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Young people in Uganda face challenges in achieving their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), such as lack …
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Exploring the opportunities and challenges of female health leaders in three regional states of Ethiopia: a phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: Gender equity involves fairness in all aspects of life for women and men and is usually determined by social, …
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Psychosocial factors associated with malaria care-seeking in rural Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia's National Malaria Control and Elimination Program aims to diagnose all suspected malaria cases within 24 h of fever …
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A comparison of unhealthy lifestyle practices among adults with hypertension aware and unaware of their hypertensive status: results from the 2013 WHO STEPS survey in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: We compared the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors between the hypertensive adults who were aware and unaware of their …