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High prevalence of undisclosed antiretroviral drug use among individuals initiating HIV treatment in Gaborone, Botswana
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) uptake is critical for evaluating the effectiveness of HIV epidemic control. We evaluated the extent of …
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Prevalence and factors associated with mental health challenges among adolescents with HIV and viral non-suppression in rural northern Uganda
Introduction Adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) face significant mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety, which negatively impact their …
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Challenges in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets: evaluation of the antiretroviral therapy program among adult HIV/AIDS patients at Woldia General Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia
Background In Ethiopia and other resource-limited settings, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been instrumental in reducing the harmful impact of the …
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Assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on new ART initiation and viral load access among children and adolescents living with HIV in West Africa: an interrupted time series analysis
Background: Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the pediatric continuum of HIV care lagged behind that of adults. The present study aimed …
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Infection prevention and control in daycare centers—a survey of caregivers’ knowledge and practices in Ogbomoso Community, Southwest Nigeria
Introduction Infectious diseases can spread rapidly among children in daycare centers (DCC). Caregivers at DCC play a crucial role in …
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Sociodemographic factors associated with alcohol consumption among men in Gabon: insights from the Gabon demographic and health survey of 2019–2021
Background: Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that can lead to dependence and has been used extensively for centuries in many …
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Association between physical activity, nutritional status and cognitive performance among school children in southern Tanzania
Background: Physical activity is pivotal in promoting overall health and wellbeing, improving brain function and cognitive performance, and reducing risk …
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Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors among sanitation workers in Sub Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Occupational health problems are the major issues of the world, particularly in developing countries. Sanitation workers are facing various …
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“May we not orchestrate our own misfortune”: a qualitative study on perception about causes and prevention of occupational injuries among bricklayers and carpenters in Osun State, Nigeria
Background: Occupational injuries (OIs) remain a major public health concern in the construction industry, especially in developing countries where underreporting …
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Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in Bona district, Sidama regional state, Ethiopia: a community-based study design
Introduction In developing nations, adult women’s cancer deaths are mostly caused by cervical cancer. Vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV) …
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Prevalence and associated factors of syphilis among female sex workers in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Syphilis is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, a pathogen that is exclusive to humans. …
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Health post readiness and its influence on mothers’ care-seeking practice for their sick children in Ethiopia
Introduction Infection accounts for about half of all neonatal deaths and it contributes to 37% of neonatal deaths in Sub-Saharan …
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Malnutrition among lactating women in sub-Saharan Africa: an analytic review of spatial distribution, burden and determinants
Malnutrition, encompassing both underweight and obesity, poses a significant public health challenge for women worldwide, spanning across developed and developing …
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Virological treatment failure and associated factors among adults on first-line antiretroviral therapy in West Hararghe, Ethiopia
Background: Virological failure on first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains a major challenge in the management of HIV/AIDS in resource-limited settings, …
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Harnessing community conversations for gender-responsive engagement in livestock management in Ethiopia: a methodological reflection
Background: Participatory approaches are increasingly employed to design context-specific interventions that are more inclusive, responsive, and effective. The Community Conversation …
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Validation of food variety and dietary diversity scores as indicators of micronutrient adequacy among pregnant women in the northern zone of Sidama, Ethiopia
Background A diet that includes a variety of foods provides all the essential nutrients needed to meet nutritional requirements. However, …
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School-based physical activity and health-related fitness in Mediterranean students: findings from the DELICIOUS project
Background: Physical inactivity among children is a growing public health concern, particularly in Mediterranean countries, where lifestyle changes have contributed …
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The effect of maternal high-risk fertility behavior on child nutritional status in Sub-Saharan Africa: a propensity score-matched analysis
Introduction: Maternal high-risk fertility behaviors (HRFBs) represent a multifaceted bio-demographic factor with profound implications for child health. Maternal HRFBs raise …
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A baseline assessment of antimicrobial stewardship core element implementation in selected public hospitals in Malawi: findings from the 2023 National Program Audit
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Malawi, frequent …
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Schistosomiasis in Ghana from baseline to now: the impact of fifteen years of interventions
Background Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ghana, significantly impacted by the construction of dams during the 1960s …