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Protocol for a systematic review of long-term physical sequelae and financial burden of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
INTRODUCTION: Multidrug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB) are major public health threats that are significant causes of …
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Predictors of homebirth amidst COVID-19 pandemic among women attending health facilities in Wondo Genet, Sidama Region, Ethiopia: A case control study
BACKGROUND: In developing countries, home delivery increases the risk of maternal and perinatal mortality. Despite this, home deliveries account for …
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The prevalence of urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among school age children (6–13 years) in the Okavango Delta in Botswana
This study sought to investigate prevalence of urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among school age children 6-13 years in selected communities …
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Predictors of food variety and food consumption scores of adolescents living in a rural district in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: There is a dearth of information about the food variety and consumption scores of adolescents in Ghana. This study …
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein diversity at an intra-host level, among SARS-CoV-2 infected individuals in South Africa, 2020 to 2022
Intra-host diversity studies are used to characterise the mutational heterogeneity of SARS-CoV-2 infections in order to understand the impact of …
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Intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana: Modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural disposition
This study examined intention for international assignment among workers in Ghana by modelling the role of motivators, demotivators and cultural …
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Differences in the 3’ intergenic region and the V2 protein of two sequence variants of tomato curly stunt virus play an important role in disease pathology in Nicotiana benthamiana
Tomato production in South Africa is threatened by the emergence of tomato curly stunt virus (ToCSV), a monopartite Begomovirus transmitted …
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Bridges-Round 2: A study protocol to examine the longitudinal HIV risk prevention and care continuum outcomes among orphaned youth transitioning to young adulthood
BACKGROUND: Youth orphaned by HIV in sub-Saharan Africa experience immense hardships including social disadvantage, adverse childhood events and limited economic …
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Narratives of most significant change to explore experiences of caregivers in a caregiver-young adolescent sexual and reproductive health communication intervention in rural south-western Uganda
BACKGROUND: This paper presents findings from a qualitative effectiveness evaluation of an intervention aimed at improving caregiver-young adolescent sexual and …
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Correlations between three ELISA protocols measurements of RTS,S/AS01-induced anti-CSP IgG antibodies
BACKGROUND: RTS,S/AS01 induced anti-circumsporozoite protein (CSP) IgG antibodies are associated with the vaccine efficacy. There is currently no international standardisation …
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School attendance among refugee children with disabilities residing in South Africa: A cross-sectional, descriptive study
Refugee children with disabilities are entitled to an education under South African law. These children face the challenges of living …
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Impact of atorvastatin reload on the prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients on chronic statin therapy: A prospective randomized trial
BACKGROUND: This trial aimed to assess the efficacy of Atorvastatin reloading on the prevention of Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients …
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A protocol for a controlled, pre-post intervention study to change attitudes toward child marriage in Southwestern Nigeria using targeted radio programming
BACKGROUND: Child marriage hinders progress toward population health and development goals. Cost effective interventions that address the root causes of …
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One-year discontinuation among users of the contraceptive pill and injection in South East Tigray region, Ethiopia
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to determine the 12 months' discontinuation rate and associated factors among family planning …
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Improving success of non-communicable diseases mobile phone surveys: Results of two randomized trials testing interviewer gender and message valence in Bangladesh and Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Although interactive voice response (IVR) is a promising mobile phone survey (MPS) method for public health data collection in …
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DDX43 mRNA expression and protein levels in relation to clinicopathological profile of breast cancer
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer (BC) is the most often diagnosed cancer in women globally. Cancer cells appear to rely heavily on …
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Community-based COVID-19 active case finding and rapid response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Improving case detection and response
A community-based coronavirus disease (COVID-19) active case-finding strategy using an antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic test (Ag-RDT) was implemented in the Democratic …
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The effect of angiotensin converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism on anthropometric and biochemical parameters among hypertension patients: A case-control study from Northwest Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene polymorphism has recently been linked with altered anthropometric and biochemical parameters in hypertensive patients. …
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Six-month blood pressure and glucose control among HIV-infected adults with elevated blood pressure and hyperglycemia in northern Tanzania: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: People with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly developing age-related comorbidities. The purpose of this prospective observational study was …
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‘Mummy told me that I have HIV, that is the only thing she told me’: Experiences of HIV status disclosure to children in Masaka Region, Uganda
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), disclosure of HIV status to children remains low. Few studies have examined how children navigate …