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Perceptions on preeclampsia and eclampsia among senior, older women, in rural Southwestern Uganda
Background Eclampsia is among the leading causes of maternal mortality. It is a serious hypertensive complication of pregnancy and increases …
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Towards effective and efficient COVID-19 vaccination in Nigeria
Vaccines are prospective subverts in battling the COVID-19 virus ravaging the globe and the Nigerian cold-chain system needs a thorough …
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Enabling demand generation for 7.1% chlorhexidine for umbilical cord care in Togo
Background A novel newborn umbilical cord care product, 7.1% chlorhexidine digluconate, which delivers 4% free chlorhexidine (CHX), is being introduced …
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Role of community-based resources in cervical cancer screening uptake in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol
Background Poor cervical cancer screening coverage and utilization by women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are linked to health …
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Outcome of data quality assessments of maternity records across 17 health facilities in Migori County, Western Kenya
Background Reliable, complete and accurate documentation of key health indicators form a critical part of quality of care to improve …
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Tobacco control in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: a policy implementation review
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 900,000 deaths globally. The risk of mortality is higher for people with …
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Medication beliefs among people living with HIV taking antiretroviral treatment in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study
Background The beliefs that patients hold about their medicines are known to influence treatment adherence. This study’s objective was to …
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Micro-nutrient related malnutrition and obesity in a university undergraduate population and implications for non-communicable diseases
Background Micronutrient deficiency and obesity are increasing globally. This study determined the prevalence of micronutrient-related malnutrition, patterns of obesity using …
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Factors influencing the utilisation of facility-based delivery in Nigeria: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Introduction High-quality facility-based birth reduces maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Previous multi-country systematic reviews have analysed qualitative research studies …
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Factors associated with the myth about 5G network during COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa
Background Globally, the conspiracy theory claiming 5G technology can spread the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is making the rounds on social …
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Neonatal COVID-19 exposures and infections: a systematic review of modes of transmission, manifestations and management
Background Since the emergence of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in December 2019, several publications have emerged describing the manifestations …
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Why the misinformation, shame and guilt associated with coronavirus?
Mass media information, scientific articles and reports on measures to prevent infection are confusing at the least and figures from …
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Pharmacological treatment of COVID-19: an update
Background The ongoing coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has triggered a worldwide search for …
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Towards the scale and menace of unregulated sonography practice in Ghana
Background There is a high demand for medical sonographers, mainly due to high antenatal and other ultrasound examinations. Ghana has …
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No difference in perinatal mortality between home and facility delivery in rural Tanzania: a prospective community-based study
Background Facility-based delivery with skilled birth attendants in an enabling environment is recommended for life-saving and for improving maternal and …
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Implementing remote supervision to improve HIV service delivery in rural Malawi
Background Viral load (VL) testing is critical to monitor response to ART and optimize HIV treatment and care outcomes. Unfortunately, …
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Causes of under-five mortality using verbal autopsy and social autopsy studies (VASA) in Alexandria, Egypt, 2019
Background Determination of death causes is an important building block for civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS). This study aimed …
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Seasonal variations in Nigeria: understanding COVID-19 transmission dynamics and immune responses
There is a global rise in the emergence of infectious diseases and the enigmatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) being the …
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Quantifying the burden of cardiovascular diseases among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: findings from a modeling study for Uganda
Background The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rapidly increasing in low- and middle-income countries, but remains largely unknown among …
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Effect of integrating postpartum family planning into the health extension program in Ethiopia on postpartum adoption of modern contraception
Background: Ethiopia has large unmet need for contraception among postpartum women. Community-level services may improve postpartum contraceptive use in Ethiopia …