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Efficient thermal face recognition method using optimized curvelet features for biometric authentication
Biometric technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in several vital applications that substitute traditional password and token authentication mechanisms. Recognition accuracy …
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of antimicrobial resistance knowledge, attitudes, and practices: Current evidence to build a strong national antimicrobial drug resistance narrative in Ethiopia
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic that has claimed millions of lives, and resulted in long-term disabilities, limited treatment …
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision & utilisation of primary health care services in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kambia district, Sierra Leone & Masaka district, Uganda
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on essential primary healthcare services at public …
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Baseline preferences for oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or dapivirine intravaginal ring for HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe (MTN-034/IPM-045 study)
INTRODUCTION: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and face an …
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Hepatitis C virus seroprevalence, testing, and treatment capacity in public health facilities in Ghana, 2016–2021; A multi-centre cross-sectional study
The current burden of Hepatitis C virus infection and the availability of HCV-related services in Ghana are not well described. …
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Usability of a novel lateral flow assay for the point-of-care detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae: A qualitative time-series assessment among healthcare workers in South Africa
Accurate and user-friendly rapid point-of-care diagnostic tests (POCT) are needed to optimize treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, especially in low-resource settings …
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Multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae isolated from chicken droppings in poultry farms at Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The poultry sector is one of the largest and fastest-growing agricultural sub-sector, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. In …
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Infant and young child feeding practices and associated socioeconomic and demographic factors among children aged 6–23 months in Ghana: Findings from Ghana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, 2017–2018
BACKGROUND: Association between poor infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and malnutrition in infants and young children (IYC) is …
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Bioremediation potential of consortium Pseudomonas Stutzeri LBR and Cupriavidus Metallidurans LBJ in soil polluted by lead
Pollution by lead (Pb) is an environmental and health threat due to the severity of its toxicity. Microbial bioremediation is …
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Socio-demographic and neighbourhood factors influencing urban green space use and development at home: A population-based survey in Accra, Ghana
In Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing regions, there has been very little systematic attempt to document the uses and perceived …
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Determinants and prevalence of modern contraceptive use among sexually active female youth in the Berekum East Municipality, Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Contraceptive use among sexually active women in Ghana remains low despite the efforts by the Ghana Health Service. This …
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Prevalence of preeclampsia and algorithm of adverse foeto-maternal risk factors among pregnant women in the Central Region of Ghana: A multicentre prospective cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of foeto-maternal deaths especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the prevalence and risk factors of …
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Influence of the chemical content of sawdust on the levels of important macronutrients and ash composition in Pearl oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Influence of chemical composition of sawdust on the nutritional profile of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) has yet to receive significant …
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Transactional sex among women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Transactional sex is casual sex between two people to receive material incentives in exchange for sexual favors. Transactional sex …
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High burden of ESBL and carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria in bloodstream infection patients at a tertiary care hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infection due to beta-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing gram-negative bacteria poses a substantial challenge to the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments. …
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The impacts of climate change on hydrological processes of Gilgel Gibe catchment, southwest Ethiopia
Climate change is a significant driver of water resource availability, affecting the magnitude of surface runoff, aquifer recharge, and river …
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Understanding the impact of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) leaf damage on maize yields
Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith), a serious pest of maize and other cereals, recently invaded the Old World …
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Effects of iron supplementation on cognitive development in school-age children: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency is negatively associated with children's cognitive development. Evidence showed that iron supplementation improves cognitive development. Nearly 50% …
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Determinants of WHO recommended COVID-19 prevention measures among pregnant women attending antenatal care during the third wave of COVID-19 in eastern Ethiopia, 2021
BACKGROUND: The novel coronavirus disease has emerged as the most pressing global health issue. In women with COVID-19 disease, pregnancy …
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Lived experiences of disabled individuals living in Bahir Dar City, North West Ethiopia, a phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: When an individual's activities and performances in a normal environment are limited in nature, function, or quality, that person …