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Prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections among South African women initiating injectable and long-acting contraceptives
BACKGROUND: South Africa is among the countries with the highest prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) …
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Monocyte to Lymphocyte ratio is highly specific in diagnosing latent tuberculosis and declines significantly following tuberculosis preventive therapy: A cross-sectional and nested prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Interferon-gamma release assay and tuberculin skin test use is limited by costly sundries and cross-reactivity with non-tuberculous mycobacteria and …
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Extended Kalman Filter design for sensorless sliding mode predictive control of induction motors without weighting factor: An experimental investigation
Due to their simplicity, cheapness, and ease of maintenance, induction motors (IMs) are the most widely used motors in the …
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Bionomic responses of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) to lethal and sublethal concentrations of selected insecticides
Since 2016, the invasive insect Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the Americas has made maize production unattainable …
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Preeclampsia and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is a serious condition that is linked to poor perinatal outcomes. In Ethiopia, the overall prevalence of preeclampsia …
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Modelling the historical distribution of schistosomiasis-transmitting snails in South Africa using ecological niche models
Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by freshwater snails and is prevalent in rural areas with poor sanitation and no …
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Determinants of plant community along environmental gradients in Geramo forest, the western escarpment of the rift valley of Ethiopia
Detailed information on plant community types, distribution, and their relationships with various environmental gradients is crucial for understanding forest dynamics …
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Effectiveness of school-based psychological interventions for the treatment of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
BACKGROUND: Mental disorders among adolescents represent a high burden and early onset. They compromise their physical health, survival, and future …
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Determinants of evidence-based practice among health care professionals in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the art of using up-to-date information for clinical decision-making. Healthcare professionals at all levels are …
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Dietary propolis improves the growth performance, redox status, and immune response of Nile tilapia upon a cold-stress challenge
The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the potential of adding propolis (PR) to the diet of Nile tilapia …
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Incidence and predictors of virological failure among HIV infected children and adolescents on first-line antiretroviral therapy in East Shewa hospitals, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: A retrospective follow up study
INTRODUCTION: Despite gains made from improved antiretroviral therapy coverage in resource limited countries, the occurrence of first line drug resistance …
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Home delivery among women who had optimal ANC follow-up in Sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Home deliveries, where most births take place, are significantly responsible for the majority of maternal mortality. In order to …
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Family influences on oral PrEP use among adolescent girls and young women in Kenya and South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Effective use of oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been lower among African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) …
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Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and its associated factors among traditional cloth weavers in Chencha district, Gamo zone, Ethiopia, an ergonomic study
Musculoskeletal disorders at work are common in the majority of African countries. Weaving is very important in Ethiopia for the …
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High-risk human papillomavirus prevalence among South African women diagnosed with other STIs and BV
INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a leading cause of cervical cancer. Although this relies on infection and persistence of …
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Improving accuracy in state of health estimation for lithium batteries using gradient-based optimization: Case study in electric vehicle applications
Significant improvements in battery performance, cost reduction, and energy density have been made since the advancements of lithium-ion batteries. These …
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“With group antenatal care, pregnant women know they are not alone”: The process evaluation of a group antenatal care intervention in Ghana
BACKGROUND: An essential component to improving maternal and newborn outcomes is antenatal care. A trial of group antenatal care was …
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Determinants of anemia level among reproductive-age women in 29 Sub-Saharan African countries: A multilevel mixed-effects modelling with ordered logistic regression analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite the implementation of different nutritional and non-nutritional interventions, 43% of reproductive-age women in Africa suffer from anemia. Recent …
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Factors affecting utilization of modern contraceptive methods among women of reproductive age in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Modern contraceptive use is important for improving health and socioeconomic outcomes, but Ethiopia is among the lowest-using countries. Therefore, …
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CLAHE-CapsNet: Efficient retina optical coherence tomography classification using capsule networks with contrast limited adaptive histogram equalization
Manual detection of eye diseases using retina Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) images by Ophthalmologists is time consuming, prone to errors …