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Factors associated with poor treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, Uganda, 2016–2017
Communicable diseases, alone or in combination with malnutrition, account for most deaths in complex emergencies including refugee settings. Tuberculosis and …
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Asymptomatic malaria and nurturing factors in lowlands of Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
Although asymptomatic malaria cases are reservoirs of malaria parasites, there is limited evidence on the burden and nurturing factors in …
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Behavioral and psychosocial factors of quality of life among adult people living with HIV on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, in public hospitals of Southwest Ethiopia
Despite the availability of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy, the quality of life (QOL) of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) has …
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Effectiveness of community-based burden estimation to achieve elimination of lymphatic filariasis: A comparative cross-sectional investigation in Côte d’Ivoire
For lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination, endemic countries must document the burden of LF morbidity (LFM). Community-based screening (CBS) is used …
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Understanding the role of traditional healers in the HIV care cascade: Findings from a qualitative study among stakeholders in Mwanza, Tanzania
Tanzania is HIV-endemic, with 5% prevalence. However, less than half of Tanzanians are aware of their HIV status, and only …
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Birth preparedness and complication readiness practice among women attending antenatal care follow up in Yirgalem general hospital, southern Ethiopia
In developing countries, maternal and newborn mortality is a major public health issue. Birth preparedness and complication readiness is a …
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Analysis of sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with Lassa fever disease and mortality in Nigeria
Over past decades, there has been increasing geographical spread of Lassa fever (LF) cases across Nigeria and other countries in …
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Understanding barriers and facilitators to clinic attendance and medication adherence among adults with hypertensive urgency in Tanzania
Hypertensive urgency is a major risk factor for cardiovascular events and premature deaths. Lack of medication adherence is associated with …
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among non-refugees and refugees in Kenya
Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (which we define as refusal to be vaccinated when asked, resulting in delayed or …
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Trends and determinants of late antenatal care initiation in three East African countries, 2007–2016: A population based cross-sectional analysis
Early antenatal care is critical for the mother and newborn's health. Antenatal care is often delayed in Sub-Saharan Africa. The …
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Prevalence of brucellosis in livestock keepers and domestic ruminants in Baringo County, Kenya
Brucellosis is widely distributed in more than 170 countries around the world, where it poses a huge threat to animal …
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Adaptations to HIV services delivery amidst the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study
The enforcement of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions disrupted health services delivery and currently, there is a limited understanding …
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Plasmodium falciparum importation does not sustain malaria transmission in a semi-arid region of Kenya
Human movement impacts the spread and transmission of infectious diseases. Recently, a large reservoir of Plasmodium falciparum malaria was identified …
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Understanding the contextual and cultural influences on women’s modern contraceptive use in East Uganda: A qualitative study
Unmet need for contraception, defined as the percentage of women who are sexually active and want to avoid, space or …
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Why modern family planning needs of women is not met in South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia?
BACKGROUND: Family planning is critical for the health of women and their families and it can accelerate a country's progress …
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Mobile tablets for real-time data collection for hospital-based birth defects surveillance in Kampala, Uganda: Lessons learned
Sustainable birth defects surveillance systems provide countries with estimates of the prevalence of birth defects to guide prevention, care activities, …
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“They will say you want to make their home die”: A mixed methods study to assess modern family planning use in partnered South Sudanese refugee and host populations in Northern Uganda
The unmet need for family planning among conflict-affected populations is high globally, leaving girls and women vulnerable to unintended pregnancies …
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Barriers to accessing follow up care in post-hospitalized trauma patients in Moshi, Tanzania: A mixed methods study
Disproportionately high injury rates in Sub-Saharan Africa combined with limited access to care in both the acute injury phase and …
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Older persons experiences of healthcare in rural Burkina Faso: Results of a cross sectional household survey
Ensuring responsive healthcare which meets patient expectations and generates trust is important to increase rates of access and retention. This …
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Epidemiological review of confirmed Lassa fever cases during 2016–2018, in Plateau State, North Central Nigeria
Lassa fever (LF) is endemic in West Africa and constitutes a significant public health concern due to its potential for …