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Demographic and socio-economic predictors of physical activity among young adults in Lephalale, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Physical inactivity among young adults is an emerging public health concern in low- and middle-income countries. In South Africa, where …
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Aging mothers, failing placentas? Association between maternal age and placental perfusion in a low-resource setting
The prevalence of pregnancies among women of advanced maternal age (AMA, ≥ 35 years) is increasing globally. Age-related vascular changes …
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Investigating the role of perceived autonomy support in moderating the association between diabetes stigma and psychological and diabetes self-management outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana
Studies on diabetes-related stigma rarely focus on identifying or examining protective factors (e.g., social support and healthcare environment) that can …
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Refractive error among school-aged children in Bhutan: A secondary analysis of data from nationwide Bhutan School Sight Survey
This study aimed to determine the prevalence, demographic distribution, and predictors of refractive error (RE) among school children in Bhutan …
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Longitudinal changes in bone mineral density among children living with HIV over 96 weeks following switch to second-line antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Long-term impact of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on bone health in children living with HIV (CLWH) remains uncertain. We aimed to …
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Temporal patterns and risk factors of diarrheal comorbidity among children aged < 5 years in rural western Kenya: Evidence from three consecutive enteric studies, 2008–2024
Sub-Saharan Africa bears the highest burden of diarrhea, often complicated by comorbidities that delay diagnosis, hinder treatment, and worsen outcomes. …
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Infant HIV-protection: Comparing antiretroviral therapy, maternal and infant factors influence on infant HIV acquisition in Uganda: A six-year real-world experience
Although antiretroviral therapy (ART) scale up has markedly lowered vertical transmission, the relative contribution of ART regimens, maternal factors, and …
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Uptake of malaria vaccine (RTS,S/AS01) among children aged 6–24 months: A cross-sectional survey conducted in the Western region of Cameroon, 1 year following the vaccine introduction
Malaria vaccination using RTS,S/AS01 was introduced as part of Cameroon's EPI to prevent malaria morbidity and mortality among children aged …
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Perceived gender equitable norms and previous tuberculosis testing in Malawi: A secondary analysis of a cluster-based prevalence survey
Substantial evidence demonstrates that men have a higher prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and decreased use of TB services compared to …
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Compliance with the WHO-recommended infant feeding practices among HIV-positive mothers at Public Health Facilities of Mekelle, Tigray, northern Ethiopia
Breastfeeding is crucial for the health of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-exposed infants, survival, and development. In the absence of interventions, …
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Timeliness of vaccine administration among children in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
Timeliness of vaccination among children in urban informal settlements is understudied in sub-Saharan Africa. We determined the proportion of children …
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Social drivers and pediatric injury outcomes in Northern Tanzania: A prospective pediatric injury registry secondary analysis
Trauma remains a leading cause of preventable childhood mortality and disability worldwide, with over 95% of pediatric injury-related deaths occurring …
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Appraising the HIV prevention cascade methodology to improve HIV prevention targets: Lessons learned from a general population pilot study in east Zimbabwe
Multiple HIV Prevention Cascades (HPC) formulations have been proposed to assist advocacy, monitoring of HIV prevention implementation and research to …
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Combination interventions to control the tuberculosis epidemic in the Karamoja subregion of Uganda: A modelling analysis
The Karamoja subregion in northeastern Uganda is disproportionately affected by tuberculosis (TB), with an estimated TB prevalence >3 times the …
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Linkage to and retention in chronic care among patients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, or HIV in DIMAMO PHRC clinics, South Africa
Chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and HIV continue to be significant contributors to morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan …
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Adopting telehealth for mental health support in stroke rehabilitation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A conceptual analysis using Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory
Stroke rehabilitation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces persistent gaps in mental health service integration. Post-stroke depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairments …
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Improving HIV assisted partner services outcomes by eliciting additional partners after the initial encounter
Most assisted partner services (APS) programs elicit partners at the time of HIV diagnosis when index clients may be reluctant …
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Results from a maternal, newborn and child health program targeting pregnant, married adolescent girls in northern Nigeria
Adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health concern in Nigeria where adolescent girls (15-19 years) face high rates of maternal …
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Community health knowledge and access to care in post-conflict Northern Uganda: Perspectives of community health workers in Pader District
Northern Uganda continues to experience high disease burdens and poor health outcomes shaped by poverty, geographic isolation, and long-standing health …
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Prevalence and determinants of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress among patients with chronic comorbidity attending outpatient clinics in Addis Ababa during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected individuals with chronic conditions, increasing risks of severe illness and psychological distress. In Ethiopia, …