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Scoping review protocol of interventions for the mental health of women with and without HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
INTRODUCTION: Mental health issues among women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), especially those living with HIV, pose a major public health …
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What are the lived experiences of patients with cancer and their families in northern Ghana? A qualitative study using narrative interview and creative task approach
OBJECTIVES: Cancer poses a major burden in Ghana that is exacerbated by poor engagement with biomedical treatment. The reasons for …
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Vaginal Microbiome Research Consortium for Africa: study protocol of a multicentre prospective clinical study to evaluate temporal vaginal microbial composition associated with maintenance of reproductive health in women in South Africa and Kenya
Introduction The Vaginal Microbiome Research Consortium for Africa (VMRC4Africa) study is a multicentre observational cohort study. We aim to enrol …
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Cohort profile: the Viral load Cohort North-East Lesotho (VICONEL) from 2016 to 2023 – cohort description, test volumes, predictors of viraemia and the road ahead
PURPOSE: The prospective Viral load Cohort North-East Lesotho (VICONEL) aims to support clinical management and generate scientific evidence to inform …
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Role of private providers in the implementation of the national health insurance scheme in Zambia: a qualitative study of perceptions and experiences
INTRODUCTION: An increasing number of sub-Saharan African countries are implementing national health insurance schemes (NHISs) to support the aspiration of …
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Effectiveness of SMS-based interventions in enhancing antenatal care in developing countries: a systematic review
OBJECTIVES: Pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Mali, often face challenges such as limited access to comprehensive …
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Economic burden of musculoskeletal disorders in Tanzania: results from a community-based survey
OBJECTIVES: To identify, measure and value the economic burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders in the Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. DESIGN: Community-based …
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Identifying barriers and potential solutions to improve equitable access to community eye services: an exploratory sequential mixed methods study protocol
INTRODUCTION: Access to care varies by sociodemographic group, with some groups facing higher barriers to care than others. This study …
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Systematic review of reviews on interventions to engage men and boys as clients, partners and agents of change for improved sexual and reproductive health and rights
Objectives Evidence regarding interventions to engage men and boys to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) has grown …
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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among garment workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Garment workers are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to repetitive physical tasks, long working hours and …
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Factors associated with declining a menstrual cup among female students and their parents in Ugandan secondary schools: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: A greater choice of menstrual products may improve menstrual health (MH). This study assessed factors associated with declining consent …
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Association of relationship satisfaction with blood pressure: a cross-sectional study of older adults in rural Burkina Faso
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to examine the association between relationship satisfaction and blood pressure (BP) in a …
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Midwives as trainers for a neonatal clinical decision support system at four rural health facilities in eastern Uganda: a mixed-methods observational study
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate acceptability and effectiveness of midwives as trainers for NoviGuide, a neonatal clinical decision support system (CDSS). DESIGN: …
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Evaluating the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Subsidy Programme within Kenya’s universal health coverage initiative: a study protocol
BACKGROUND: Low-income and middle-income countries, including Kenya, are pursuing universal health coverage (UHC) through the establishment of Social Health Insurance …
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Baseline characteristics for phase II of the Kinshasa Malaria Cohort Study: cohort profile
PURPOSE: The Democratic Republic of Congo has one of the highest burdens of malaria in the world, accounting for 12.3% …
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Protocol for a community-based, household-randomised, dose–response trial to assess the acceptability, nutritional effects and safety of double-fortified salt containing iodine and folic acid compared with iodised salt among non-pregnant Ethiopian women of reproductive age (DFS-IoFA)
Introduction The prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) is higher in Ethiopia than most other countries, and ~84% of Ethiopian …
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Disability in childhood and the equity of health services: a cross-sectional comparison of mass drug administration strategies for soil-transmitted helminths in southern Malawi
BACKGROUND: School-based approaches are an efficient mechanism for the delivery of basic health services, but may result in the exclusion …
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Evaluating the impact of malaria rapid diagnostic tests on patient-important outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review of study methods to guide effective implementation
OBJECTIVE: To perform critical methodological assessments on designs, outcomes, quality and implementation limitations of studies evaluating the impact of malaria …
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Evaluating the gap in rapid diagnostic testing: insights from subnational Kenyan routine health data
BACKGROUND: Understanding diagnostic capacities is essential to addressing healthcare provision and inequity, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study …
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HIV-1 subtype-specific drug resistance on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy: protocol for a multicentre study (DTG RESIST)
INTRODUCTION: HIV drug resistance poses a challenge to the United Nation's goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The integrase strand …