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Traditional and modern practitioners' perceptions on traditional medicine use in reproductive health among the Khoisan of Zimbabwe
Background Traditional health systems often serve as the first point of contact for reproductive health issues in rural areas of …
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practice gap in female condoms utilization among future health professionals. A cross-sectional study
Background Nursing student as a future frontline healthcare professionals play a critical role in promoting sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) …
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Optimising the implementation of adolescent-friendly health services and its effects on contraceptive uptake and adolescent pregnancy in rural Mozambique: an implementation research study of the S-NICE intervention
Background Despite national policies promoting adolescent- and youth-friendly health services, implementation gaps hinder improvements in adolescent sexual and reproductive health …
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Residual risk of HIV, HBV, and HCV transmission through blood transfusion in Borgou, Benin, 2023–2025
Background Blood transfusion is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, particularly in maternal and pediatric care. However, it continues to carry …
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A qualitative exploration of menstrual management practices and the impact of menstruation on the livelihoods of female sex workers in a peri-urban area of western Kenya
Background Little is known about female sex worker (FSW) experiences with menstruation and its impact on their economic livelihood and …
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“We tell them it is the ‘fire age:’” gender, puberty education and adolescent boyhood in two Ethiopian contexts
Introduction As in much of sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent boys constitute a large and increasing share of Ethiopia's population. Masculinity norms, …
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Assessing patterns, barriers, and motivations for family planning utilization among currently pregnant women in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Introduction: Universal access to family planning is critical to reducing maternal mortality, yet progress remains slow, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Household wealth and timing of first birth among highly educated women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from survey-adjusted survival analysis
Introduction: Female education is widely recognized as an important factor associated with fertility decline, yet fertility transitions in sub-Saharan Africa …
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Cause-specific hazards of antiretroviral therapy programmatic adherence, defaulting and mortality among HIV/AIDS patients who had attained CD4 count recovery after antiretroviral therapy initiation in South Africa
Background Interruptions in treatment due to non-adherence or defaulting may compromise sustained immunological recovery among HIV patients who achieved viral …
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Prevalence and associated factors of Somali teenage pregnancy: a multilevel analysis using the evidence from the demographic and health survey
Background Teenage pregnancy is a major public health concern that contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in …
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Breast ironing in Africa: a scoping review protocol
Background: Breast ironing is a harmful cultural practice reported in some African communities and, although often culturally justified, it is …
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Abortion in conflict zones: moral responsibilities of humanitarian agencies in providing safe abortion care
Unsafe abortion remains a leading cause of maternal mortality globally, disproportionately affecting women in conflict zones where health systems are …
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Factors associated with modern contraceptive use among sexually active adolescent girls and young women (15–24): analysis of the Uganda demographic health survey 2016
Background: Modern contraceptive use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) is crucial for reducing unintended pregnancies, maternal mortality, and …
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Mapping evidence on youth experiences and practices on partner notification for sexually transmitted infections in sub-Saharan Africa: scoping review
Introduction Partner notification (PN) involves informing current and past sexual partners of their potential exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) …
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The future of fertility healthcare in South Africa
Introduction: The South African fertility healthcare sector offers world-class clinical expertise, advanced infrastructure, and increasing international appeal. Despite these strengths, …
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Method-specific beliefs associated with the choice of future contraception among women in refugee settlements in Uganda
Introduction: Factors underlying reproductive decisions, including contraceptive method choice, are poorly understood, especially in humanitarian settings where sexual and reproductive …
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Cross-sectoral integration can support reproductive choice, violence reduction and social cohesion: experiences from a climate-stressed district of rural Uganda
Introduction: Climate and environmental stresses have a disproportionate impact on women and girls, acting as a trigger for intimate partner …
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Bridging HIV prevention and sexual reproductive health services in the context of multi-method PrEP: a qualitative study exploring provider perceptions in South Africa
Introduction: The introduction of new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) methods presents an opportunity to expand choice and better integrate HIV prevention …
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Bridging data gaps in pregnancy outcomes: a four-year review of gestational Age records and delivery trends in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania
Introduction: Accurate gestational age (GA) documentation and reliable delivery data are essential for guiding clinical decision-making, classifying preterm and term …
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STI prevalence and the integration of point-of-care nucleic acid amplification testing into STI diagnostic algorithms at a Médecins Sans Frontières key population clinic in San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Background: Data is limited on the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among key populations in Honduras. Additionally, clinics largely …