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DArTSeq SNP-based genetic diversity and population structure studies among taro [(Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] accessions sourced from Nigeria and Vanuatu
Taro is a valuable staple food crop among resource-poor rural people in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana, among others. …
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Effect of a one-time financial incentive on linkage to chronic hypertension care in Kenya and Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Fewer than 10% of people with hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed, linked to care, and achieve hypertension control. …
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Predictors of sputum culture conversion time among MDR/RR TB patients on treatment in a low-income setting
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the time to first culture conversion and its predictors among MDR/RR-TB cases enrolled in …
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Educational intervention and livestock ownership successfully improved the intake of animal source foods in 6–23 months old children in rural communities of Northern Ethiopia: Quasi-experimental study
BACKGROUND: Animal source foods (ASFs) are rich in high-quality proteins, including essential amino acids and highly bioavailable micronutrients vital for …
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Modelling and measuring complexity of traditional and ancient technologies using Petri nets
Technologies and their production systems are used by archaeologists and anthropologists to study complexity of socio-technical systems. However, there are …
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Evaluation of plasma viral-load monitoring and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in three health facilities of the Littoral region of Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) has reduced HIV incidence among new-borns. However, PMTCT remains concerning in sub-Saharan Africa due …
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Assessing the cost and economic impact of tertiary-level pediatric cancer care in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Worldwide, an estimated 400,000 children develop cancer each year. The bulk of the mortalities from these cases occur in …
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Micronutrient intake and associated factors among school adolescent girls in Meshenti Town, Bahir Dar City Administration, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020
BACKGROUND: Adolescent girls have a greater nutrient demand and their poor dietary intake is associated with micronutrient deficiencies and poor …
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Genetic diversity and grouping of pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan Millspaugh] Germplasm using SNP markers and agronomic traits
Knowledge of genetic interrelationships and grouping among pigeonpea germplasm collections is fundamental to selecting breeding parents with unique genetic constitutions. …
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Mapping social accountability actors and networks and their roles in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in childcare centres within Nairobi’s informal settlements: A governance diaries approach
INTRODUCTION: Despite many institutions gaining access to improved water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services, childcare centres in informal settlements have …
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Incidence of extubation failure and its predictors among adult patients in intensive care unit of low-resource setting: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have found an association between various predictors and extubation failure (EF) in intensive care units (ICUs). However, …
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Occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus in dairy farms and personnel in selected towns of West Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the foodborne disease-causing bacterial pathogens. A cross-sectional study was conducted in selected towns of the …
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Estimating the economic burden of typhoid in children and adults in Blantyre, Malawi: A costing cohort study
BACKGROUND: Typhoid causes preventable death and disease. The World Health Organization recommends Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine for endemic countries, but introduction …
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Contextual factors and spatial trends of childhood malnutrition in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Understanding the national burden and epidemiological profile of childhood malnutrition is central to achieving both national and global health …
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Vitamin D and rosuvastatin alleviate type-II diabetes-induced cognitive dysfunction by modulating neuroinflammation and canonical/noncanonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling
BACKGROUND: Type-II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major risk factor for cognitive impairment. Protecting the brain environment against inflammation, and …
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Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphisms with risk of hypertension among the Ethiopian population
INTRODUCTION: Although the pathophysiological mechanism of hypertension is not fully elucidated yet, a large number of pieces of evidence have …
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Characterization of functional disability among older adults in Ghana: A multi-level analysis of the study on global ageing and adult health (SAGE) Wave II
BACKGROUND: Functional disability is a common public health problem that affects the health and quality of life of older adults. …
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Over prescription of antibiotics in children with acute upper respiratory tract infections: A study on the knowledge, attitude and practices of non-specialized physicians in Egypt
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is currently one of the global public health threats. Increased antibiotic consumption in humans, animals, and …
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Induced abortion incidence and safety in Burkina Faso in 2020: Results from a population-based survey using direct and social network-based estimation approaches
This study aims to estimate induced abortion incidence and safety in Burkina Faso using direct and indirect methods, overall and …
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Waist-to-hip circumference and waist-to-height ratio could strongly predict glycemic control than body mass index among adult patients with diabetes in Ethiopia: ROC analysis
BACKGROUND: Poorly controlled blood glucose is prevalent and contributes to the huge burden of diabetes related morbidity, and central obesity …