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Using traditional rhyme (folk song) as a tool for oral hygiene promotion (UTRATOHP) among children in rural communities in Nigeria: A protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Most oral diseases are caused by poor oral hygiene, and with adequate oral hygiene measures, they are easily preventable. …
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Nurse-led telerehabilitation intervention to improve stroke efficacy: Protocol for a pilot randomized feasibility trial
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of stroke continues to rise in low-middle income countries. The continual rise in stroke cases and increasing …
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Exodontia skills acquisition: Focusing on clinical teaching and training
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the research was to evaluate the traditional exodontia block course. The objectives were to explore the …
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The design and development of a study protocol to investigate Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa and Mansonella perstans-mediated modulation of the metabolic and immunological profile in lean and obese individuals in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Life-style metabolic diseases are steadily rising, not only in developed countries, but also in low- and middle-income countries, presenting …
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A hybrid smell agent symbiosis organism search algorithm for optimal control of microgrid operations
This paper presents a hybrid Smell Agent Symbiosis Organism Search Algorithm (SASOS) for optimal control of autonomous microgrids. In microgrid …
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Cellular apoptosis and cell cycle arrest as potential therapeutic targets for eugenol derivatives in Candida auris
Candida auris, the youngest Candida species, is known to cause candidiasis and candidemia in humans and has been related to …
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Investigating Mycobacterium tuberculosis sufR (rv1460) in vitro and ex vivo expression and immunogenicity
Iron is vital metal for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, survival, and persistence within its human host. The mobilization of sulphur (SUF) …
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Using geographically weighted regression analysis to assess predictors of home birth hot spots in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Annually, 30 million women in Africa become pregnant, with the majority of deliveries taking place at home without the …
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Long-term mammal herbivory on arthropod assemblages at Kruger National Park, South Africa
Protected savannas are essential reserves for biological diversity, including endangered arthropod species, however, extreme grazing by mammals has cascading impacts …
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Evaluating supply chain management of SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care (POC) diagnostic services in primary healthcare clinics in Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Access to point-of-care (POC) diagnostics in resource-limited settings, where laboratory-based diagnostics are limited, depends on efficient supply chain management (SCM). …
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Early Islamic glass (7th– 10th centuries AD) in Unguja Ukuu, Zanzibar: A microcosm of a globalised industry in the early ‘Abbasid period
Eighty-two glass vessels, recovered from the excavations at the ancient Swahili settlement and port of Unguja Ukuu in Zanzibar, Eastern …
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A qualitative study to explore daily versus on-demand oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in young people from South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remain vulnerable to HIV infection. While pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in preventing …
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Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 IgG and associated factors among people living with HIV over the first 12 months following the outbreak of COVID-19 in Burkina Faso, a sub-Saharan African country
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG and factors associated with the infection among PLWHIV over …
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Limitations and opportunities of smallholders’ practical knowledge when dealing with pig health issues in northern Uganda
Pig production has a short history in Uganda. The majority of pigs are kept by smallholder farmers in rural areas …
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Minimum acceptable dietary intake among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: In the absence of minimum acceptable diet, children aged 6-23 months are vulnerable to malnutrition. Not feeding at least …
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Major maternal related determinants of non-breastfeeding among mothers in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis from DHS Ethiopia 2016
INTRODUCTION: In Ethiopia, the burden of non-breastfeeding is still high despite substantial improvements in breastfeeding. However, the determinants of non-breastfeeding …
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Exploring associations between household environmental factors and handwashing with essential agents in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: 3 billion people lack proper home hand hygiene facilities globally. Of these, 1.4 billion (18%) lack soap or water, …
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‘I’m not the mother I wanted to be’: Understanding the increased responsibility, decreased control, and double level of intentionality, experienced by abused mothers
A paucity of research has been conducted within South Africa on abused women's experiences of motherhood, even though abused women …
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Determinants of knowledge of the highest conception probability period among reproductive age women in Low-Income African countries: A multilevel analysis based on the recent Demographic and Health Survey
BACKGROUND: Adequate knowledge about the highest conception probability period in the reproductive cycle allows individuals and couples to attain or …
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Antimicrobial resistance among farming communities in Wakiso District, Central Uganda: A knowledge, awareness and practice study
BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are increasingly becoming ineffective as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to develop and spread globally-leading to more difficult to …