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Epidemiology of multimorbidity in low-income countries of sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from four population cohorts
We investigated prevalence and demographic characteristics of adults living with multimorbidity (≥2 long-term conditions) in three low-income countries of sub-Saharan …
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Impact of active case-finding for tuberculosis on case-notifications in Blantyre, Malawi: A community-based cluster-randomised trial (SCALE)
Active case-finding (ACF) for tuberculosis can help find the "missing millions" with undiagnosed tuberculosis. In a cluster-randomised trial, we investigated …
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Family rejection of non-hetero sexuality–Sexual orientation and behavior anonymity among sexual minority men in slum communities-BSGH 001
It can be challenging for sexual minority men (SMM) to decide whether or not to disclose their sexual orientation or …
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Understanding the fine-scale heterogeneity and spatial drivers of malaria transmission in Kenya using model-based geostatistical methods
Malaria remains a public health concern. Monitoring the fine-scale heterogeneity of the malaria burden enables more targeted control efforts. Although …
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Pathways to reduced physical intimate partner violence among women in north-western Tanzania: Evidence from two cluster randomised trials of the MAISHA intervention
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects over one-in-four women globally. Combined economic and social empowerment interventions are a promising IPV prevention …
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Evaluating the documentation of vital signs following implementation of a new comprehensive newborn monitoring chart in 19 hospitals in Kenya: A time series analysis
Multi-professional teams care for sick newborns, but nurses are the primary caregivers, making nursing care documentation essential for delivering high-quality …
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“It’s complicated…”: Exploring second stage caesarean sections and reasons for non-performance of assisted vaginal births in Kenya: A mixed methods study
Unnecessary Caesarean Section (CS) can have adverse effects on women and their newborns. Assisted vaginal birth/delivery (AVB/AVD) using a suction …
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Prevalence, patterns, and factors associated with tobacco use among patients with priority tobacco related illnesses at four Kenyan national referral hospitals, 2022
Tobacco use is a risk factor for many chronic health conditions. Quantifying burden of tobacco use among people with tobacco-related …
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World Health Organization Danger Signs to predict bacterial sepsis in young infants: A pragmatic cohort study
Bacterial sepsis is generally a major concern in ill infants. To help triaging decisions by front-line health workers in these …
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Seeking and reaching emergency care: A cross sectional household survey across two Liberian counties
The overwhelming burden of morbidity and mortality from injury and medical conditions requiring acute care are borne by low- and …
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A feasibility assessment of a traumatic brain injury predictive modelling tool at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center and Duke University Hospital
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the most common cause of death and disability globally. TBI, which disproportionately affects low middle-income …
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Uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening at a secondary level facility in Malawi
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular complication of long-standing diabetes mellitus (DM). DR screening is a cost-effective intervention for …
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‘When I receive ARVs through my group, my heart settles’: Participants’ perceptions and experiences of Friends for Life Circles for Option B+ in Kampala and Mityana Districts, Uganda
The Friends for Life Circles (FLC) was a parallel randomized controlled trial testing the efficacy of a group peer support …
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The cost of beauty: Perspectives of salon workers in Kisumu City, Kenya
Despite occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products (PCPs), salon workers receive minimal formal protections. Consequently, …
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Understanding reticence to occupy free, novel-design homes: A qualitative study in Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania
INTRODUCTION: The population of Africa set to reach 2 billion by 2050. There is therefore great demand for housing across …
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Hearing aid trial periods: Audiologists’ thoughts and practices in South Africa
The process of adjusting and becoming accustomed to hearing aids may be best facilitated by providing a hearing aid trial …
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Influences on policy-formulation, decision-making, organisation and management for maternal, newborn and child health in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda: The roles and legitimacy of a multi-country network
The Network for Improving Quality of Care for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (QCN) is intended to facilitate learning, action, …
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Factors associated with use of community-based, peer-led sexual and reproductive health services by adolescent boys and young men aged 18–24 in Lusaka, Zambia: A case control study nested in the Yathu Yathu trial
INTRODUCTION: Adolescents and young people (AYP) aged 15-24 years have the least access to facility-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) …
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Cognition in older adults in Uganda: Correlates, trends over time and association with mortality in prospective population study
Dementia is an important and growing issue in sub-Saharan Africa, but epidemiological data are lacking. Risk factors may differ from …
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Strengthening integrated depression services within routine primary health care using the RE-AIM framework in South Africa
Integration of mental health into routine primary health care (PHC) services in low-and middle-income countries is globally accepted to improve …