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Human–animal contact to inform zoonotic disease risk across gradients of agricultural land use change in the Central River Region (CRR) of The Gambia (ZooContact): a formative study
Introduction: Pilot studies are important initial steps in research, providing a preliminary assessment of the practicality, feasibility, and potential challenges …
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Urinary tract infection among people living with human immunodeficiency virus attending selected hospitals in Addis Ababa and Adama, central Ethiopia
Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antibacterial resistance (ABR) are important public health problems, but they are not well-studied among …
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Disordered eating attitude and associated factors among late adolescent girls in Gondar city, northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
Background Disordered eating attitudes are characterized by abnormal beliefs, thoughts, and feelings regarding food and weight control. Dieting, intentional weight …
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Promoting menstrual health and hygiene—insights from the 2023 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration events in the Hohoe municipality in Ghana
The 2023 World Menstrual Hygiene Day (WMHD) celebration at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) sought to create …
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Sexual and reproductive health service utilization and associated factors among youth workers at Kombolcha Industry Park, Kombolcha town, Northeast Ethiopia, 2023
Background Youth is a decisive age that shapes the direction of their life and that of their family. However, due …
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Addressing infodemic for pandemic preparedness in the digital age: a focus on Middle Africa
Background: The 21st century has brought about a damaging information crisis, significantly challenging and undermining efforts to increase the uptake …
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Predictors of delayed health seeking for febrile children: multi-level analysis of cross-sectional study data from southern Ethiopia
Background: Febrile illnesses are commonly reported as a primary reason for seeking healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa. Timely diagnosis and getting …
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and resistance-genes in drinking water source in north Shoa zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia
Background The growing number of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in a range of environments poses a serious challenge to infectious disease prevention. …
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Magnitude of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in governmental health facilities of Shashemene Town, Oromia region, Ethiopia
Introduction Anemia during pregnancy is a common issue that significantly affects the health of both the mother and her child. …
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Minimum acceptable diet use and its associated factors among children aged 6–23 in Ghana: a mixed effect analysis using Ghana Demographic and Health Survey
Introduction Inappropriate feeding practices are a major contributor to child malnutrition. To monitor the feeding practices of young children, current …
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Prediction of delayed breastfeeding initiation among mothers having children less than 2 months of age in East Africa: application of machine learning algorithms
Background: Delayed breastfeeding initiation is a significant public health concern, and reducing the proportion of delayed breastfeeding initiation in East …
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A stakeholder perspective on the necessary conditions for successfully implementing parenting interventions in Botswana
Background: Encouraging positive parenting practices through evidence-based interventions is vital for the achievement of SDG target 16.2, which aims to …
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Double burden of malnutrition among women and children in Zimbabwe: a pooled logistic regression and Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition analysis
Background: The double burden of malnutrition (DBM) is a public health issue characterised by the coexistence of undernutrition and overnutrition …
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A health belief model-based community health education on mammography screening among reproductive-aged women in Ethiopia: a randomized controlled trial
Background Early intervention in mammography use prevents breast cancer-related deaths. Therefore, this study aimed to apply health education interventions to …
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Health-promoting behavior and its determinants towards non-communicable diseases among adult residents of the Gedeo zone, South Ethiopia: the application of the health belief model
Background Non-communicable diseases are becoming a challenge for the health care system in Ethiopia, which has suffered a double burden …
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Formalized peer referral to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis supported with self-testing: a mixed-methods pilot study among young Kenyan women
Background: The uptake of daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-a highly effective intervention-remains low among African adolescent girls and young …
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Underweight and associated factors among children under age of five in low and lower-middle income African countries: hierarchical analysis of demographic and health survey data
Introduction Globally, nearly half of all deaths among children under the age of five are linked to undernutrition. These tragic …
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Mapping fertility rates at national, sub-national, and local levels in Ethiopia between 2000 and 2019
Background: Fertility rates are key indicators of population health and demographic change, influencing economic development, healthcare planning, and social policies. …
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Tools for screening maternal mental health conditions in primary care settings in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review
Introduction: In sub-Saharan Africa, pregnant and postpartum women with mental health problems are often missed in healthcare systems. To address …
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Learning interventions in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region: supporting Member States to get prepared for better response to health emergencies in the region
Background: The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) faces numerous public health risks caused by biological, chemical, man-made, and natural hazards. This …