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Educational Attainment as a Predictor of HIV Testing Uptake Among Women of Child-Bearing Age: Analysis of 2014 Demographic and Health Survey in Zambia
Background Globally, an estimated 150,000 children were newly infected with HIV in 2015, over 90% of them in Sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Examining the Financial Feasibility of Using a New Special Health Fund to Provide Universal Coverage for a Basic Maternal and Child Health Benefit Package in Nigeria
Background: A special health fund was established in Nigeria in 2014 and is known as the Basic Health Care Provision …
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: The Delivery Challenge
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), despite its efficacy, has been slow in uptake throughout the world. This article discusses the operational …
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Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Patients With Alcohol Use Disorders at Bwindi Community Hospital, Uganda
Introduction: The harmful use of alcohol is a growing global public health concern, with Sub-Saharan Africa at particular risk. A …
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A Theory-Based Contextual Nutrition Education Manual Enhanced Nutrition Teaching Skill
Background: A theory-based contextual nutrition education manual (NEM) may enhance effective teaching of nutrition in schools. School nutrition education should …
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Accessibility of Early Infant Diagnostic Services by Under-5 Years and HIV Exposed Children in Muheza District, North-East Tanzania
Introduction: Early infant diagnosis (EID) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) provides an opportunity for follow up of HIV exposed children …
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Maternal Death in Rural Ghana: A Case Study in the Upper East Region of Ghana
Maternal mortality remains a challenge in providing quality maternal and other reproductive healthcare services in Ghana. This is a case …
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Place of Delivery Associated With Postnatal Care Utilization Among Childbearing Women in Zambia
OBJECTIVE: Postnatal care (PNC) utilization is critical to the prevention of maternal morbidity and mortality. Despite its importance, the proportion …
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Perceived Obstacles Faced by Diabetes Patients Attending University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable, chronic, and progressive disease that can lead to serious complications and even to …
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Extending beyond Policy: Reaching UNAIDS’ Three “90”s in Malawi
Malawi, like other countries with a generalized HIV epidemic, is striving to reach the ambitious targets set by UNAIDS known …
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Evidence of Increase in Mortality After the Introduction of Diphtheria–Tetanus–Pertussis Vaccine to Children Aged 6–35 Months in Guinea-Bissau: A Time for Reflection?
Background: Whole-cell diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP) and oral polio vaccine (OPV) were introduced to children in Guinea-Bissau in 1981. We previously reported …
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An Epidemiological Trend of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Ethiopia
Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Currently, the prevalence of the disease can possibly be heightened due …
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Malaria Vectors Insecticides Resistance in Different Agroecosystems in Western Kenya
Background: Malaria vector control efforts have taken malaria related cases down to appreciable number per annum after large scale of …
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Vaginal Microbiomes Associated With Aerobic Vaginitis and Bacterial Vaginosis
A healthy vaginal microbiota is considered to be significant for maintaining vaginal health and preventing infections. However, certain vaginal bacterial …
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Promoting Local Ownership: Lessons Learned from Process of Transitioning Clinical Mentoring of HIV Care and Treatment in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Focus on improving access and quality of HIV care and treatment gained acceptance in Ethiopia through the work of …
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Insecticide-Treated Nets Utilization and Associated Factors among under-5 Years Old Children in Mirab-Abaya District, Gamo-Gofa Zone, Ethiopia
Background: Malaria can be prevented using cost-effective interventions. It can be prevented at large via the use of Insecticide-Treated Mosquito …
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Problem Gambling among Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa
Gambling is a cross-cultural and global activity which typically involves the wagering of money or an item of monetary value …
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National Immunization Campaigns with Oral Polio Vaccine Reduce All-Cause Mortality: A Natural Experiment within Seven Randomized Trials
BACKGROUND: A recent WHO review concluded that live BCG and measles vaccine (MV) may have beneficial non-specific effects (NSEs) reducing …
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Cord Care Practices: A Perspective of Contemporary African Setting
Background: Cord care is the series of steps applied in handling of the umbilical cord after delivery of the new …
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Developing and Implementing a Pediatric Emergency Care Curriculum for Providers at District Level Hospitals in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study in Kenya
INTRODUCTION: Emergency medicine is a relatively new field in sub-Saharan Africa and dedicated training in pediatric emergency care is limited. …