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Uptake and acceptability of health services for adolescent girls and young women provided through Safe Spaces in South Africa
Background and Objectives Safe Spaces are community-based settings where adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are offered biomedical, behavioral, and …
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Management strategies for healthcare worker burnout in Sub-Saharan Africa: an integrative review
Burnout among healthcare workers is widespread across Sub-Saharan Africa. There is limited evidence on addressing burnout in these settings. Therefore, …
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Missed PrEP opportunities and vulnerability to HIV during rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment in South Africa
Background: Adults receiving rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) treatment have prolonged engagement with the health system, yet healthcare professionals frequently miss opportunities …
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Antibiotic use in respiratory syncytial virus-positive children under two years: a prospective observational study at a tertiary hospital in Ghana
Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections in children, often leading to hospitalization …
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Prevalence and determinants of cigarette smoking among undergraduate medical students in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
Background Cigarette smoking is a common problem among university students globally and it is one of the leading causes of …
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Cost analysis of female breast cancer in Antigua and Barbuda: a prevalence based study
Background: Female breast cancer still represents a substantial public health obstacle in many countries. The condition remains costly for healthcare …
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Acceptability of the WHO labor care guide among midwives in Tanzania: an exploratory qualitative study
Introduction The World Health Organization’s Labor Care Guide (LCG) is a next-generation partograph designed to improve intrapartum care by promoting …
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Understanding home psychiatric nursing: a phenomenological study on nurses’ challenges, emotional resilience, and professional growth in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Background: Home-based psychiatric nursing involves distinct challenges compared to inpatient care, including unpredictable care environments, complex family dynamics, and heightened …
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Optimizing adolescent HIV care: a review of EMR system quality for clinical monitoring in Zambia
Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in Zambia experience poorer treatment outcomes than adults, with lower viral suppression and higher loss …
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Designing context-specific implementation strategies to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene in urban low-income settlements in Nigeria: outcome of stakeholders' collaborative approach
Background: Urban low-income settlements in Nigeria face significant challenges in accessing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, exacerbating health disparities …
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Invisible battles: the disability paradox and workplace experiences of individuals with lupus
Background: Individuals living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), experience complex interplay between fatigue, mental health challenges, and workplace inclusion. SLE-related …
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Maternal geophagy in Ghana: a mini review of toxicological, microbial, nutritional, and radiological exposure pathways
Maternal geophagy remains a common cultural and behavioural practice among pregnant women in Ghana, representing a potential pathway for various …
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A systematic review investigating emerging trends between Extreme Weather Events (EWEs) and infectious disease outbreaks in South Africa
Introduction: Extreme weather events (EWEs) are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, exacerbating health risks, particularly for …
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Determinants of CD4 count recovery among severely immunosuppressed HIV patients initiated on antiretroviral therapy: a prospective cohort study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: . This study utilised survival analysis techniques to determine time to CD4 count recovery and to identify determinants among …
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Determinants of knowledge and attitudes toward personal protective equipment use among commercial motorcycle riders in a conflict-affected region of Cameroon: implications for road safety in Sub-Saharan Africa
Background: Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death globally, disproportionately affecting motorcyclists in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …
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Molecular detection and antibiotic resistance profile of Escherichia coli and closely related Enterobacteriaceae from cattle carcasses and meat contact surfaces at slaughterhouses in Abuja, Nigeria
Introduction Escherichia coli contaminations of edible animal products reflects hygiene failures along the slaughter and processing value chains and represent …
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Risk behaviour associated with contracting the Ebola virus at funerals: a study of Liberians attending the funerals of individuals deceased from Ebola
Introduction: Funeral practices were identified as a significant source of Ebola transmission during the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak. This …
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The MindSKILLZ sport-based mental health promotion intervention for adolescents in Kenya: a mixed methods pilot study
Background: Young people in Eastern and Southern Africa face critical mental health challenges, and most have little or no access …
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Patterns of Suya (roasted beef) consumption, awareness of trace metal contamination, and food safety practices among residents of Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria
Background Suya, a widely consumed street-vended meat in Nigeria, may expose consumers to trace metal contamination due to informal preparation …
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Factors affecting equitable access and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana: a scoping review
Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged as one of the most serious pandemics that impacted health systems and world economies. …