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Socio-demographic predictors of obesity among women in Mukono Central Division in Central Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: There is a steadily increasing trend in obesity globally and in Sub-Saharan Africa that disproportionately affects women in most …
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Evaluation of the applicability of internal controls on self-collected samples for high-risk human papillomavirus is needed
BACKGROUND: Self-collection of cervical samples to detect high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) is a trending topic in primary cervical cancer screening. …
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine HIV care and cervical cancer screening in North-Central Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Cervical cancer is the fourth most diagnosed cancer among women globally, with much of the burden being carried by …
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Bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility among women with abnormal vaginal discharge attending the gynecology clinic at a tertiary hospital in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Abnormal vaginal discharge is a common complaint among women of reproductive age, affecting about one- third of all women. …
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Spatial variations and determinants of knowledge of ovulatory period among young women in Ethiopia: a spatial and multilevel analysis using 2016 EDHS
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the ovulatory period enables women in avoiding and engaging in sexual intercourse either to avoid and to …
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Diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals among patients with cervical cancer attending care at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Majority of patients with cervical cancer in the low- and middle-income countries experience long diagnostic and pre-treatment intervals. This …
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The practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among female healthcare professionals working in selected hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Breast self-examination (BSE) is considered one of the main screening methods in detecting earlier stages of breast cancer. It …
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Healthcare provider experiences interacting with survivors of intimate partner violence: a qualitative study to inform survivor-centered approaches
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a pervasive form of gender-based violence (GBV) that is largely undisclosed, especially among women …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of physical exercises among pregnant women attending prenatal care clinics of public health institutions in Hawassa city, Sidama, Ethiopia, in 2021: descriptive cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Participating in physical exercise enhances the physical and mental health of pregnant women. Preventing excessive weight gain, decreasing gestational …
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Level of knowledge, attitude, and practice on modern contraceptive method and its associated factors among housemaids living in Debre Tabor town, northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Contraception is widely recognized as an effective technique for avoiding unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Promoting contemporary contraceptive …
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Body image dissatisfaction and its relation to body mass index among female medical students in Sudan: across-sectional study 2020-2021
BACKGROUND: Body image is mainly determined by biological, social, psychological and cultural factors thus it is a multifaceted vigorous construct. …
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Chronic pain in female breast cancer survivors - prevalence, characteristics and contributing factors: a cross-sectional pilot study
BACKGROUND: While the global incidence of breast cancer is increasing, there is also an increase in the numbers of breast …
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Factors associated with psychological burden of breast cancer in women in Morocco: cross‑sectional study
BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are among the psychological diagnoses impacting individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. This study aims to estimate …
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What do outlet’s and provider’s characteristics mean for family planning consumers? A comparative study of Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda
BACKGROUND: This research investigated the determinants of the number of family planning consumers in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda, with a …
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Practice of non-institutional delivery and its associated factors among women who gave birth in Southern Ethiopia, 2022
BACKGROUND: Non-institutional delivery is one of the major reasons that results in high mortality rates for a mother and her …
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Ovotesticular disorder of sex development in a 46 XY adolescent: a rare case report with review of the literature
INTRODUCTION: Ovotestis is a rare cause of sexual ambiguity characterized by the presence in a patient of both testicular and …
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Formal support services and (dis)empowerment of domestic violence victims: perspectives from women survivors in Ghana
BACKGROUND: As part of efforts to prevent violence against women, several countries have institutionalized formal support services including legislations to …
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Assessment of breast cancer risk perception, knowledge, and breast self-examination practices among market women in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide, and its incidence is increasing, particularly …
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Development of a multi-level family planning intervention for couples in rural Uganda: key findings & adaptations made from community engaged research methods
BACKGROUND: Uganda has among the highest fertility rates in the world and multi-level barriers contribute to the low contraceptive use. …
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Residential status and household wealth disparities in modern contraceptives use among women in Ghana: a cross-sectional analysis
BACKGROUND: Modern contraceptive refers to "a product or medical procedure that interferes with reproduction from acts of sexual intercourse". The …