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Modern contraceptive use and factors associated with use among postpartum women in Ethiopia; further analysis of the 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: The postpartum period is a critical time to improve maternal and child health. It is a time for accessing …
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Multilevel analysis of factors associated with unmet need for family planning among Malawian women
BACKGROUND: Malawi has a high fertility rate which is also characterized by a relatively high prevalence of unmet need for …
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Socio-demographic characteristics and risk factors for HIV transmission in female bar workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: Although sex workers are considered a key population in the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), less consideration has …
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Magnitude and predictors of common mental disorder among people with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Common mental disorders are frequent psychiatric comorbid conditions among people with HIV/AIDS. The presence of such psychiatric disorders negatively …
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A rapid assessment of the implementation of integrated disease surveillance and response system in Northeast Nigeria, 2017
BACKGROUND: Integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) is the strategy adopted for public health surveillance in Nigeria. IDSR has been …
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Prevalence and healthcare seeking practice of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among informal sectors of hairdressers in Ethiopia, 2019: findings from a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the major threats to public health, with a significant impact on workers, employers, and …
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Prevalence and associated risk factors for Hepatitis B and C viruses among refugees in Gambella, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Currently, there is an increased flow of refugees into Ethiopia from neighboring countries. However, there are no post-arrival screening …
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Relationships between changes in HIV risk perception and condom use in East Zimbabwe 2003–2013: population-based longitudinal analyses
BACKGROUND: Perceiving a personal risk for HIV infection is considered important for engaging in HIV prevention behaviour and often targeted …
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Knowledge, attitude and willingness to donate organ among medical students of Jimma University, Jimma Ethiopia: cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The lack of organ donors has become a limiting factor for the development of organ transplantation programs. Many countries …
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Promoting parent-child relationships and preventing violence via home-visiting: a pre-post cluster randomised trial among Rwandan families linked to social protection programmes
BACKGROUND: Sugira Muryango is a father-engaged early child development and violence-prevention home-visiting programme delivered by trained lay workers. This cluster-randomised …
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Individual and community level factors associated with anemia among lactating mothers in Ethiopia using data from Ethiopian demographic and health survey, 2016; a multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Maternal anemia is a worldwide public health problem especially in developing countries including Ethiopia. The anemia burden among lactating …
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Patriarchy and gender-inequitable attitudes as drivers of intimate partner violence against women in the central region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: In order to reduce women's exposure to violence and develop culturally appropriate interventions, it is important to gain an …
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Correction to: Health system factors influencing uptake of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine among adolescent girls 9–15 years in Mbale District, Uganda
In the original article [1] the first paragraph of the Background section was omitted due to a discrepancy between the …
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Power dynamics as a determinant of access and utilization of nutrition services by pregnant and lactating adolescent girls in Trans-Mara East Sub-County, Narok County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: During pregnancy or lactating, adequate nutrition for adolescents becomes critical to reduce risks for both child and maternal-related morbidity …
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Sex-on-premise venues, associated risk behaviors, and attitudes toward venue-based HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Lima, Perú
BACKGROUND: In Perú, HIV disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM). Despite widespread access to treatment, the high …
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Agro-industrial accidents linked to length of service, operation site and confidence in employer adherence to safety rules
Abstract Background The agriculture sector consistently ranks among the most hazardous occupational industries globally with high risk of job-related injuries, …
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Sexually transmitted disease among street dwellers in southern Ethiopia: a mixed methods study design
BACKGROUND: Lack of knowledge about sexual violence, its consequences, substance use and homelessness are major problems that make street dwellers …
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Rapid point-of-care CD4 testing at mobile units and linkage to HIV care: an evaluation of community-based mobile HIV testing services in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Mobile HIV testing services (HTS) are effective at reaching undiagnosed people living with HIV. However, linkage to HIV care …
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Maternal health service utilization from urban health extension professionals and associated factors among women who gave birth in the last one year in Ambo town, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia, 2018
BACKGROUND: Despite the existence of urban and rural health extension workers maternal mortality and morbidity remain, as a public health …
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Knowledge and practice of health extension workers on drug provision for childhood illness in west Gojjam, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The HEP was established decades ago to address preventive, promotive and selective curative services through Health Extension Workers (HEWs). …