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Azithromycin use in labour to prevent sepsis among pregnant women undergoing vaginal delivery in Nigeria (AZIN-V): a study protocol for a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial
INTRODUCTION: Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths globally, and maternal peripartum sepsis is one of the leading causes …
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HIV testing and prevalence in fishing communities in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional study of 3197 individuals within SchistoTrack
OBJECTIVES: To compare HIV testing coverage, prevalence and care cascade engagement between fisherfolk and the general population, and to assess …
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ALARUM: Active One Health surveillance in LMICs to monitor and predict Antimicrobial Resistance Using Metagenomics – a cross-sectional study protocol
Background In rural sub-Saharan Africa (sSA), the burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains high. As AMR continues to rise, there …
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Effects of small airtime rewards linked to unsolicited text messages on uptake of a tuberculosis self-screening app in South Africa: a randomised trial
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to test whether an airtime reward increased tuberculosis (TB) Check screening uptake. This …
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Effective coverage of maternal, neonatal and child health services based on District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) data in Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to assess the feasibility of using the routine health information system data source, District Health Information …
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Randomised controlled community trial assessing efficacy of the AWACAN-ED public toolkit to improve cancer symptom awareness and intention to seek help in South Africa and Zimbabwe: study protocol
INTRODUCTION: Despite the benefits of early diagnosis, most cancers in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are diagnosed at an advanced stage …
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Meanings and practices of solidarity in global health: a qualitative investigation - study protocol
INTRODUCTION: Solidarity in global health is often invoked as an ethical imperative to guide responses to global health challenges. Its …
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Mapping medication adherence tools in Africa: a scoping review
OBJECTIVES: To map medication adherence assessment tools used among African populations with chronic diseases and describe their methodological characteristics, validation …
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Adherence to follow-up cervical cancer screening and its predictors among women living with HIV in Moshi municipality, Tanzania: a hospital-based retrospective cohort study (2019–2024)
OBJECTIVE: The effectiveness of cervical cancer screening as a preventive strategy for cervical cancer substantially depends on timely and consistent …
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Implementation of the community health system innovation project in three low- and middle-income countries: COHESION-I study protocol
BACKGROUND: The COmmunity HEalth System InnovatiON (COHESION) project (2016-2019) was a 4-year collaboration between research teams from Mozambique, Nepal, Peru …
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Experiences and impact of chronic pain in South Africans living in a rural area: a qualitative study
OBJECTIVES: Previous work in South Africans living with HIV and chronic pain has raised questions regarding maintained levels of physical …
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Understanding the pathogenesis of uveitis in Ebola virus disease survivors: an observational cohort and cross-sectional study protocol for clinical, molecular virologic and immunologic characterisation
INTRODUCTION: The 2013-2016 Western African outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD), the largest recorded outbreak since the discovery of …
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Increasing the pneumonia treatment coverage among children under 5 years old through ‘Enhanced Management of Pneumonia in the Community’: implementation research protocol
INTRODUCTION: Pneumonia remains a leading cause of under-5 mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for approximately 14% of deaths in this …
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Enhancing the use of economic evidence in vaccination policy and decision making in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of existing strategies
OBJECTIVES: The use of economic evidence to prioritise vaccines and delivery strategies to optimally use in immunisation systems is becoming …
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Renal resistive index for early prediction of acute kidney injury in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol
INTRODUCTION: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex, devastating condition characterised by a sudden reduction in renal function, leading to …
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Factors Associated with Retention in Routine Well-Care Visits Among Children of Adolescent Mothers Living With and Without HIV: A Community-Based Study in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
OBJECTIVE: To describe well-care visit attendance among children of adolescent mothers living with HIV and HIV-negative adolescent mothers and identify …
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Inequities in diabetes prevention and control in fragile, conflict-affected and vulnerable settings: a mixed-methods study from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate progress in the implementation of the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO) Regional Framework for Action on …
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Safety and potential efficacy of DM199, a tissue kallikrein-1 analogue, for treating pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction: study protocol for a South African, hospital-based phase I/II open-label trial
INTRODUCTION: Pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction are leading causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality. A therapy that enhances maternal vascular …
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Depressed mood as a transdiagnostic target relevant to anxiety and/or psychosis: a scoping review
INTRODUCTION: Depressed mood is a psychological state characterised by sadness or loss of interest in activities, is a common symptom …
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Disease priorities and rapid diagnostics testing preferences among community members in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a formative qualitative study
OBJECTIVE: To explore and understand the disease priorities and preferences for rapid diagnostic testings (RDTs) among community members and stakeholders. …