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Post-exposure testing at healthcare facilities with SARS-CoV-2 transmission: A rapid review
Background: Post-exposure severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing following health facility outbreaks may control the spread of infection. …
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Factors shaping cleaning and disinfection practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative evidence synthesis
Background: Cleaning and disinfection of the physical environment is important as it can reduce the transmission of microorganisms. However, adherence …
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake, barriers and associated factors among healthcare workers in Malawi
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an urgent need for a global vaccine. Despite being a priority group, the vaccine …
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Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation for surface cleaning of COVID-19 in healthcare settings: A review
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic led to the implementation of additional infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. In healthcare settings, the …
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Increased HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in two health facilities in Northern Cameroon between 2021 and 2022
Background: Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain a global public health problem. Other sexually transmitted infections …
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COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala city, Uganda
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is crucial for healthcare workers (HCWs) and understanding their perspectives is vital for promoting …
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XEC severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 subvariant in Africa: A rising health alarm
The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the …
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Bacteraemia in a Nigerian hospital: Implementing antimicrobial resistance surveillance
Background: Surveillance of drug-resistant infections is crucial for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) control. Implementing surveillance in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) …
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Analysing dengue fever spread in Kenya using the Zero-Inflated Poisson model
Background: Dengue fever (DF), transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, remains a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions. Understanding …
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Evaluating alternatives to the Widal test for typhoid fever diagnosis in developing countries: A targeted literature review
Background: , is prevalent in developing countries with poor sanitation. The Widal test, despite its century-old history, has drawbacks in …
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Migrant healthcare access in Morocco: A narrative review
Background: Morocco is at the forefront of a complex migratory dynamic because of its strategic geographical position, situated at the …
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Systematic review of surface disinfection: Spraying versus wiping for COVID-19 prevention
Background: Within countries, community spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) propagated the infection despite the use of non-pharmaceutical …
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Soap and water cleaning versus bleach-based cleaners for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 infection
Background: Households and community settings are important hubs for the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As …
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Trends and factors associated with delays in the first prenatal consultation in Guinea
Background: The first antenatal care (ANC1) is considered late if it is performed after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. …
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Preparation for a pandemic: The need for a standardised African health protocol for diseases
The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHiA) is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the …
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Adapting the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: A collaborative study in West Africa
Background: The World Health Organization Safe Childbirth Checklist (WHO SCC) was developed to increase the uptake of essential birth practices; …
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Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study
Background: In South Africa, screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is non-existent at the primary healthcare (PHC) level because of the …
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The use of photovoice in research with adolescents living with HIV in Africa: A scoping review
Background: Research involving adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) is challenging, as adolescents often struggle with articulating their experiences, a difficulty …
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Neurocognitive function and health-related quality of life among glioblastoma patients: A prospective study
Background: Glioblastomas are aggressive brain tumours that significantly impact patients’ functional and psychological well-being, making the evaluation of health-related quality …
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Perspectives of healthcare stakeholders in Nigeria on the impact of COVID-19 on health services
Background: COVID-19 disrupted critical public health services globally. It is important to understand how the pandemic affected healthcare service delivery …