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Nature and type of patient-reported safety incidents at a tertiary hospital in South Africa during the COVID-19 period (2018–2021)- A retrospective review
The healthcare sector in South Africa has seen a rise in medical errors and negligence adversely affecting healthcare delivery. This …
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Tuberculosis cohort analysis in Zimbabwe: The need to strengthen patient follow-up throughout the tuberculosis care cascade
INTRODUCTION: Globally people with tuberculosis (TB) continue to be missed each year. They are either not diagnosed or not reported …
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Prevalence of homebirth preference and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Homebirth preference is the intention/plan to give birth outside health facilities with the help of unskilled birth attendants. The …
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Epidemiologic features of neonatal sepsis and its COVID-19 associated temporal patterns in Jimma Medical Center, Ethiopia: A Joinpoint regression analysis
BACKGROUND: Neonatal sepsis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates across all regions, including Africa. Compared to …
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Prevalence of Cervical Cancer and Clinical Management of Women Screened positive using visual inspection with acetic acid and Cervicography in selected public sector health facilities of Manicaland and Midlands provinces of Zimbabwe, 2021
BACKGROUND: Zimbabwe has high cervical cancer (CC) burden of 19% and mortality rate of 64%. Zimbabwe uses Visual Inspection with …
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Determinants of prelabor rupture of membrane among pregnant women attending governmental hospitals in Jimma zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia: A multi-center case-control study
BACKGROUND: Prelabor rupture of membrane defined as the rupture of fetal membranes before the beginning of uterine contractions, is a …
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Association of biomarkers of enteric dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and growth hormone resistance with seroconversion to oral rotavirus vaccine: A lasso for inference approach
BACKGROUND: Rotavirus gastroenteritis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality despite the introduction of vaccines. Research shows there are …
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Effect of bariatric and metabolic surgery on rheumatoid arthritis outcomes: A systematic review
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a growing and debilitating epidemic worldwide that is associated with an increased inflammation. It is often linked …
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Antibiogram of uropathogens and associated risk factors among asymptomatic female college students in Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic urinary tract infection (asymptomatic bacteriuria and asymptomatic candiduria) may not be routinely detected in sexually active non-pregnant female …
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Predictors of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in a teaching hospital in Ghana: A case-control study
Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a global health concern. The disease results in a prolonged treatment and hence, poses a financial …
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Comparing adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in primary caesarean delivery during first versus second-stage of labour in Kenya: An institution-based cohort study
BACKGROUND: As caesarean delivery rates continue to increase globally, so are the number of second-stage caesarean deliveries. Second-stage caesareans may …
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The effectiveness of interventions to reduce cardio-metabolic risk factors among regular street food consumers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The pre-post findings from a cluster randomized trial (Registered by Pan African clinical trial registry with trial # PACTR202208642850935)
INTRODUCTION: The healthy plate model (HPM) is a practical guide to modulate the portion of staple food in main meals, …
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Clinical evaluation of the alcohol use disorders identification test (AUDIT) in Moshi, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Alcohol use disorder is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries. Alcohol screening using …
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Data sharing practices in collaborative human genomic research in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol
INTRODUCTION: The practice of creating large databases has become increasingly common by combining research participants' data into larger repositories. Funders …
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The dynamic effect of macroeconomic factors on housing prices: Evidence from South Africa
This study examines the dynamic short- and long-run causal relationship between South African real house prices and key macroeconomic fundamentals …
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12-month substance use disorders among first-year university students in Kenya
OBJECTIVES: The period of entry into university represents one of vulnerability to substance use for university students. The goal of …
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Utilization of non-pneumatic anti-shock garment for treating obstetric hemorrhage and associated factors among obstetric care providers in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The non-pneumatic anti-shock garment (NASG) is a life-saving device that can help to avoid delays and prevent further complications …
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An adaptive optimized handover decision model for heterogeneous networks
A heterogeneous network (HetNet), combining different technologies, is considered a promising solution adopted by several upcoming generations of mobile networks …
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Physical activity status among adolescents in Southern Ethiopia: A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Adolescents physical activity is associated with current and future health benefits, reduction of cardio-vascular risk factors, improved bone mineral …
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Postnatal clubs: Implementation of a differentiated and integrated model of care for mothers living with HIV and their HIV-exposed uninfected babies in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite the overall reduction in the HIV mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) rate in South Africa, poor adherence and retention in …