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Assessment of the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated habit and culture-related risk factors among primary schoolchildren in Debre Berhan town, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are still among the major public health issues in developing countries. Assessing the prevalence of …
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Socio-cultural and economic barriers, and facilitators influencing men’s involvement in antenatal care including HIV testing: a qualitative study from urban Blantyre, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Male partner involvement in antenatal care (ANC) is associated with positive maternal and neonatal outcomes. However, only a handful …
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Excessive intake of iodine and low prevalence of goiter in school age children five years after implementation of national salt iodization in Shebedino woreda, southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Iodine is a trace element required for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. The multiple effects of iodine deficiency on …
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Financial burden impact quality of life among lymphatic Filariasis patients
BACKGROUND: Human lymphatic filarial pathology is the leading cause of disability and poverty among people living with the infection. The …
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Childcare practices among teenage mothers in Ghana: a qualitative study using the ecological systems theory
BACKGROUND: While appropriate care for children is essential for optimal growth and protection against child morbidity and mortality, teenage mothers …
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Trends and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Ethiopia: cross-sectional study: multivariate decomposition and multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach evidenced by EDHS 2000–2016 data
BACKGROUND: Despite significant progress in the reduction of under-five child deaths over the last decades in Ethiopia, still diarrhea remains …
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Influence of pharmaceutical marketing mix strategies on physicians’ prescribing behaviors in public and private hospitals, Dessie, Ethiopia: a mixed study design
BACKGROUND: Prescription drugs constitute the primary source of revenue for the pharmaceutical industry. Most pharmaceutical companies commit a great deal …
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Determinants and effects or consequences of internal HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV in Morocco
BACKGROUND: HIV-related stigma and discrimination constitute a barrier to different intervention programs. Unlike external stigma, internal stigma is not well …
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Assessment of surveillance core and support functions regarding neglected tropical diseases in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Effective surveillance and response systems are vital to achievement of disease control and elimination goals. Kenya adopted the revised …
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Dental caries experience and associated factors in adults: a cross-sectional community survey within Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is a developing sub-Saharan African country with increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including oral conditions. Oral health …
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Preparedness of health care systems for Ebola outbreak response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
BACKGROUND: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the …
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Developing a framework for cash transfer programs that foster sustained economic empowerment to reduce sexual risk among adolescent girls and young women: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Transactional sexual relationships contribute to a high incidence of HIV infection among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) living …
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Relationships with caregivers and mental health outcomes among adolescents living with HIV: a prospective cohort study in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Mental health problems may impact adherence to anti-retroviral treatment, retention in care, and consequently the survival of adolescents living …
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Perceived barriers to the practice of preventive measures for COVID-19 pandemic among health professionals in public health facilities of the Gamo zone, southern Ethiopia: a phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: Novel coronavirus is a global pandemic and killed many individuals, including health care professionals. It caused stress on the …
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Harmonization of medical products regulation: a key factor for improving regulatory capacity in the East African Community
BACKGROUND: Limited capacity to regulate medical products is associated with circulation of products which do not meet standards of quality, …
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Describing, analysing and understanding the effects of the introduction of HIV self-testing in West Africa through the ATLAS programme in Côte d’Ivoire, Mali and Senegal
BACKGROUND: The ATLAS programme aims to promote and implement HIV self-testing (HIVST) in three West African countries: Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, …
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Young people’s preferences for HIV self-testing services in Nigeria: a qualitative analysis
BACKGROUND: HIV self-testing (HIVST) provides young people with a convenient, discreet, and empowering way to know their HIV status. However, …
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Assessment of the design and implementation challenges of the National Health Insurance Scheme in Nigeria: a qualitative study among sub-national level actors, healthcare and insurance providers
BACKGROUND: Health insurance is an important mechanism to prevent financial hardship in the process of accessing health care. Since the …
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Assessment of self-medication practices in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak in Togo
BACKGROUND: To date, there is no effective treatment for COVID-19, which is a pandemic disease, caused by a novel coronavirus …
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Factors influencing variation in implementation outcomes of the redesigned community health fund in the Dodoma region of Tanzania: a mixed-methods study
INTRODUCTION: Micro-health insurance (MHI) has been identified as a possible interim solution to foster progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) …