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Household costs and care seeking patterns associated with COVID-19 in Blantyre, Malawi
Economic consequences of COVID-19 illness and healthcare use for households in low income countries are not well known. We estimated …
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Effects of COVID-19 disease on PAI-1 antigen and haematological parameters during disease management: A prospective cross-sectional study in a regional Hospital in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Individuals with COVID-19 experience thrombotic events probably due to the associated hypofibrinolysis resulting from the upregulation of plasminogen activator …
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and retrospective mortality in two African settings: Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Although seroprevalence studies have demonstrated the wide circulation of SARS-COV-2 in African countries, the impact on population health in these …
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Community and facility-level barriers to achieving UHC in Kono District, Sierra Leone and Maryland County, Liberia
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is achieved when individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. …
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Utilization of health insurance by patients with diabetes or hypertension in urban hospitals in Mbarara, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Diabetes and hypertension are among the leading contributors to global mortality and require life-long medical care. However, many patients …
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Acceptability and feasibility of video-based health education for maternal and infant health in Dirashe District, South Ethiopia: A qualitative study
Evidence about innovative methods to facilitate nutrition education counseling and promote the intended behavior change at scale is limited. We …
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Towards sustainable emergence transportation system for maternal and new born: Lessons from the m-mama innovative pilot program in Shinyanga, Tanzania
Maternal mortality comprises about 10% of all deaths among women of reproductive age (15-49 years). More than 90% of such …
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Female students’ perspectives on cervical cancer screening inclusion in pre-admission university requirements in Ghana
Cervical cancer is a huge contributor to cancer-related deaths and the commonest gynecological cancerous growth among women globally. Nevertheless, evidence …
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Geographic mobility and treatment outcomes among people in care for tuberculosis in the Lake Victoria region of East Africa: A multi-site prospective cohort study
Geographic mobility may disrupt continuity of care and contribute to poor clinical outcomes among people receiving treatment for tuberculosis (TB). …
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Uvula infections and traditional uvulectomy: Beliefs and practices in Luwero district, central Uganda
Uvulitis is the inflammation and swelling of the uvula, usually associated with infection of nearby structures. Uvulitis can be treated …
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Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of acute diarrheal disease and pneumonia among under 5 children in Ethiopia- A database study
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on preventable and treatable pediatric diseases in Ethiopia. This study looks at the impact …
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Simulation and team training to improve preterm birth knowledge, evidence-based practices, and communication skills in midwives in Kenya and Uganda: Findings from a pre- and post-intervention analysis
Simulation training in basic and emergency obstetric and neonatal care has previously shown success in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality …
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The short and long-term impact of COVID-19 restrictions on women’s mental health in Mwanza, Tanzania: A longitudinal study
The COVID-19 outbreak had a profound impact on all countries in the world, leading governments to impose various forms of …
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Community empowerment through participation in a tsetse control project in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Gambiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (g-HAT) is a neglected tropical disease caused by trypanosomes transmitted by tsetse flies. In 2017, a …
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Safe infant feeding in healthcare facilities: Assessment of infection prevention and control conditions and behaviors in India, Malawi, and Tanzania
Infants need to receive care in environments that limit their exposure to pathogens. Inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) environments …
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Derivation and external validation of a clinical prognostic model identifying children at risk of death following presentation for diarrheal care
Diarrhea continues to be a leading cause of death for children under-five. Amongst children treated for acute diarrhea, mortality risk …
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PrEP uptake and persistence amongst HIV-negative women who exchange sex for money or commodities in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative inquiry assessing the influence of pregnancy
Pregnant young women who exchange sex for money or commodities are at elevated biological and social risk for HIV acquisition. …
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Linkages between women’s empowerment, religion, marriage type, and uptake of antenatal care visits in 13 West African countries
Characteristics which reflect a particular context and unique to individuals, households, and societies have been suggested to have an impact …
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Risk factors for disruptions in tuberculosis care in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, TB mortality increased while diagnoses decreased, likely due to care disruption. In March, 2020, Uganda-a …
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A multi-level analysis of prevalence and factors associated with caesarean section in Nigeria
The choice of caesarean section (CS) plays a significant role in maternal and neonatal health. However, suboptimal CS uptake suggests …