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The determinants of female genital mutilation among daughters in Nigeria
Female Genital Mutilation/Circumcision (FGM/C) refers to the complete or incomplete removal of the female external genital or other injuries for …
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Low HIV-risk aligned discontinuation among HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis users within public HIV clinics in Kenya: A mixed method study
Adherence to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is crucial for its effectiveness, however, studies have shown that PrEP use wanes …
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Changes in the prevalence of the common risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Uganda between 2014 and 2023: Informed by nationally representative cross-sectional surveys
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain the biggest contributor to global mortality. An important way to control NCDs is to focus on …
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Outcomes of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury: A retrospective study in the obstetric critical care unit at Kenyatta National Hospital 2020 to 2023
Pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (PrAKI) is defined as a rapid decline in kidney function in the pregnancy or puerperal period …
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Cost-effectiveness results comparing heat-stable carbetocin & other uterotonics in postpartum heamorrhage prevention in Uganda
In Uganda, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for 34% of all institutional maternal deaths. Injectable oxytocin is the preferred uterotonic …
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Barriers to and facilitators of linkage to care following hypertension and diabetes screening among health workers in Zimbabwe: A mixed method study
The benefits of screening for any condition are only realised if individuals who screen positive link to care services. We …
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Association between common mental disorders and the severity of dysmenorrhea among female medical students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria
This study examines the association between common mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem, and the severity …
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Stepping Stones and Creating Futures Plus: A pilot randomised controlled trial of a co-developed intervention with young South Africans
Marginalised young women and men in South Africa experience and perpetrate high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV), shaped by …
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Time to control of anthrax outbreaks in Africa, 2014–2023: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Anthrax is a notifiable zoonotic disease targeted for control in Africa, however, outbreaks due to anthrax are still frequent and …
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Community-led strategies for communicable disease prevention and management in low- and middle- income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review of health, social, and economic impact
Control of infectious diseases is a global health priority and a target of the 2015-2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Community …
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Effects of prenatal lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic exposure on children’s neurodevelopment in an artisanal small-scale gold mining area in Northwestern Tanzania using a multi-chemical exposure model
An estimated 250 million children under five fail to reach their cognitive development potential in Africa. Growing evidence suggests reduced …
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Magnitude of sexual and reproductive health communication between parents and their adolescents: Evidence from Osun State, Nigeria
This study evaluated sexual and reproductive health communication (SRHC) between dyads of parents and their in-school adolescents in urban and …
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Understanding the vaccine hesitancy of COVID-19 in Benin
Vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 have been set up in all countries. The aim was to reach a sufficient vaccination threshold …
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Acceptability of a community health worker-led health literacy intervention on lifestyle modification among hypertensive and diabetes patients in the City of Harare, Zimbabwe
Working with community health workers is a vital strategy to improve health at a community level in low- and middle-income …
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Navigating water crisis, cholera, and refugee context: Lessons from Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro District, Uganda
Inadequate safe water supply and cholera outbreaks are significant contributors to ill health in displaced populations, exacerbating the vulnerability of …
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Gender beliefs and norms underlying intimate partner violence stigma among women living in Botswana: Results of an exploratory factor analysis
Gender inequitable beliefs, blaming attitudes, externalised and internalised stigma are commonly recognised barriers for intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors seeking …
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Using the ADAPT guidance to culturally adapt a brief intervention to reduce alcohol use among injury patients in Tanzania
Harmful alcohol use is a leading risk factor for injury-related death and disability in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Brief …
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Clinical outcomes of circumcisions and prevalence of complications of male circumcisions: A five-year retrospective analysis at a teaching hospital in Ghana
Male circumcision is increasing in popularity due to its medical benefits, including reducing HIV prevalence. It is commonly performed by …
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Evaluation of a novel point-of-care lateral flow assay screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection among pregnant women in Zimbabwe
Affordable, easy-to-use and rapid diagnostics may support a move away from syndromic management for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in resource-constrained …
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Prevalence and correlates of sexual violence against adolescents: Quantitative evidence from rural and urban communities in South-West Nigeria
Despite the recognized need to address the prevention of sexual violence against adolescents in Nigeria, significant research gaps persist in …