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Evaluating smartphone-based cough frequency monitoring for tuberculosis screening and triage in Uganda: A mixed-methods evaluation
Symptom-based tuberculosis screening usually depends on self-reported cough, which is subjective. Passive smartphone cough monitoring offers a more objective alternative. …
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SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibody profiles reveal variant specific antibody dynamics and regional differences in infection histories in Malawi
Serological data provide important insights into SARS-CoV-2 transmission and immunity, particularly in regions with limited routine surveillance such as sub-Saharan …
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Rapid diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis on induced sputum in children in a high burden setting for HIV and malnutrition
Microbiological diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis can be challenging. We investigated the accuracy of Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra on the induced …
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Co-occurrence of anaemia and malaria among children under five in Uganda: A joint modeling analysis
Childhood illnesses such as anaemia and malaria continue to pose significant health risks for children under five in sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Knowledge of HIV status in a rural Ugandan population with a sustained, generalised HIV epidemic
For people living with HIV, knowledge of their status is essential to access antiretroviral therapies (ART). This knowledge can be …
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Beyond Ebola disease: The role of government-citizen relationship in shaping Community outbreak behavior and outcomes
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Evaluating the acceptability, feasibility, and implementation fidelity of a multipurpose mobile health (mHealth) app used for Tuberculosis (TB) contact tracing by Ward-Based Outreach Teams (WBOTs) in South Africa
Mobile health (mHealth) technologies are increasingly used to support community-based healthcare. However, their real-world impact often remains unclear. Understanding implementation …
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Biosafety, biosecurity and antimicrobial resistance containment in Kenya: A One Health scoping review of national and subnational systems
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat requiring robust biosafety, biosecurity, and surveillance systems across human, animal, and …
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Bacterial spectrum and proportion of multidrug-resistant bacteria in clinical samples from a regional hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon (2017–2023): Implications for antimicrobial resistance surveillance and public health
This cross-sectional study investigates the spectrum and proportion of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria isolated from clinical samples processed at the regional …
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Mental health and psychosocial support among refugee children and adolescents with HIV in West Nile Uganda: An exploratory study
Refugee populations face disruptions in social services, particularly HIV- related care such as access to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy. Uganda …
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Impact of maternal and neonatal factors on mortality in the first six weeks of life: A comprehensive cohort study in Kinshasa, DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is among the sub-Saharan African countries with a high neonatal mortality rate. Various interventions …
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Barriers and facilitators to viral load suppression among adolescents and young people living with HIV receiving intensive adherence counselling in east central Uganda: A COM-B model-informed qualitative study
Suboptimal viral load (VL) suppression among adolescents and young people living with HIV (AYPLHIV) remains a major challenge to HIV …
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Antenatal care utilization and low birth weight in Zambia: Evidence from the Zambia Demographic and Health Survey
Low birth weight (LBW) poses a formidable threat to child survival and development in sub-Saharan Africa. Although antenatal care (ANC) …
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Determinants of HIV testing intentions among heterosexual men in the Bolgatanga Municipality of Ghana: Evidence from the theory of planned behaviour
Understanding intention to test for HIV reflects readiness for action and provides an opportunity for intervention before behaviour is actualised. …
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Understanding barriers and facilitators of integrating management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) into the Ethiopian primary health care system using Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR)
Existing studies focus on moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) management, with little attention to integrating MAM services into the health system. …
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Pediatric assessment and early resuscitation capacity building: Multi-country implementation of the StART Training-of-Trainers Model in Rwanda, Uganda, and Nigeria
Child mortality remains marked by profound inequities in sub-Saharan Africa, where many deaths occur within the first 24 hours of …
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The precarious state of community engagement in African clinical trials: A systematic review of funding, workforce gaps, and the path to institutionalization
Community engagement (CE) is an ethical imperative for clinical trials, yet it is often treated as a peripheral activity rather …
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Explainable machine learning for predicting childhood anemia in Sub-Saharan Africa using population-based DHS Data (2016–2024)
Childhood anemia remains a major public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, adversely affecting physical growth, cognitive development, and child survival. …
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Burden, clinical impact, and primary antimicrobial resistance profiles of Helicobacter pylori infections in Cameroon: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Helicobacter pylori is one of the most widespread pathogens in humans and a strong predictor of gastric cancers. This systematic …
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The impact of the Tigray War on the incidence of low birth weight in Tigray, Ethiopia: A retrospective cohort study
War and armed conflict negatively impact neonatal health. This study investigates the effect of the Tigray War on the incidence …