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Predictors affecting vaccine hesitancy towards annual COVID-19 booster shots among populations from different countries
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19) is reported to cause significant mortalities. Vaccination has the probability to reduce the burden of COVID-19. …
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Environmental risk factors associated with community diarrheal disease in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is a major contributor to mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, where access to improved sanitation and clean water is …
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Alcohol education in Ugandan primary schools: teaching approaches and learners’ perspectives
BACKGROUND: Alcohol use is a major health concern in Uganda, affecting children and adolescents directly through their own consumption or …
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The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the baby-friendly community initiative and maternal infant and young child nutrition in Kenya
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic led to decline in access and utilization of the baby-friendly community initiative (BFCI) which is being …
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Understanding non-partner sexual violence perpetration in young Tanzanian men: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organisation estimates that worldwide six percent of women aged 15-49 have experienced non-partner sexual violence (NPSV) …
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Demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods in Ghana: trends and inequalities (2013–2022)
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, while coverage of demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods (mDFPS) has increased, substantial inequalities persist …
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Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare programs in Zimbabwe: a mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare services. Understanding similar epidemic-related disruptions on a broader scope in our local setting is …
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Substance use among Ghanaian adolescents in secondary education: the determinants and medico-social implications
BACKGROUND: A significant canker that has been with us for some years now and continues to be on the ascendency, …
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Stakeholder mapping for a complex and diverse population: methodology for identifying leaders across sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Stakeholder-related methodologies for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have primarily focused on stakeholder engagement or identification of specific, well-defined …
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A cross-sectional study on colorectal cancer screening knowledge and barriers among university students
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant contributor to cancer-related mortality on a global scale. Timely identification by screening can …
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Assessing the knowledge of key one health elements among African higher education students: African multi- center cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The One Health (OH) approach addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, playing a critical role in …
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Innovation through telemedicine to improve medication abortion access in primary health centers: findings from a pilot study in Musanze District, Rwanda
In 2012 Rwanda expanded legal grounds for abortion to include cases of rape, incest, forced marriage, the health of a …
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Trends of cholera epidemics and associated mortality factors in Cameroon: 2018–2023: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cameroon has faced frequent and severe cholera outbreaks since 1971, with case-fatality rates (CFRs) ranging from 12% in 1991, …
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Knowledge and attitude on family planning among medical students in Egypt: a multicentric cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Family planning refers to a conscious effort done by a couple to limit or space the number of children …
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Heat Adaptation Benefits for Vulnerable groups In Africa (HABVIA): a study protocol for a controlled clinical heat adaptation trial
BACKGROUND: Temperatures across Africa are expected to rise at up to twice the rate of mean global temperatures, posing significant …
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Determinants of sexually transmitted infections among adolescent girls and young women in artisanal and small-scale mining communities of Uganda
BACKGROUND: The artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector has become an important employer in mineral rich countries of sub Saharan …
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Characteristics and smoking behaviors among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), highlighting the importance of developing effective smoking cessation …
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The repercussions of watching scenes of the escalating conflict in Gaza strip on the mental health of adolescents in a neighboring country
BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, prompt technological innovation has accelerated the news dissemination of armed conflict and wars through various …
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Prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of anemia among ever-married women of reproductive age in Jordan: insights from the 2023 Jordan population and family health survey
BACKGROUND: Anemia, characterized by low haemoglobin levels, remains a critical public health issue, particularly among women of reproductive age. Despite …
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Finding knowledge: how youth identify their candidacy and sources of information regarding sexual and reproductive health in rural KwaZulu-Natal. South Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite efforts by government, non-governmental organizations, local communities and families, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) behavior and outcomes among …