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Utilization of palliative care services and associated factors among cancer patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Palliative care is vital for cancer management in low- and middle-income countries like Ethiopia, but underutilization leads to unmanaged …
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Relationship between household attributes and contact patterns in urban and rural South Africa
Households play a crucial role in the propagation of infectious diseases due to the frequent and prolonged interactions that typically …
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The prevalence of probable sarcopenia and intrinsic capacity impairment among a group of community-dwelling older people in an urban area in Cameroon
Although intrinsic capacity serves as an indirect measure of an individual's functional reserve, whether and in which way it interacts …
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Assessment of acute pain and its management in an urban emergency department in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Acute pain is classified as pain that lasts less than three to six months. Globally, pain is the third …
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Prevalence and characteristics of scoliosis among ethiopian schoolchildren aged 6–15 Years: A school-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Scoliosis is a progressive spinal deformity that often develops during childhood and adolescence. In Ethiopia, population-level prevalence data are …
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Effects of a peer-led educational intervention based on the theory of planned behavior on alcohol use intention and behavior among secondary school students in Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Adolescent alcohol use is a growing public health concern in Ethiopia. Theory-driven, peer-led educational interventions may modify psychosocial determinants …
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Formulation of a spatiotemporal model for the analysis of neonatal mortality amidst SDG interventions: The case of Uganda
This study aimed to formulate a dynamic linear model within a Bayesian framework to conduct a spatiotemporal analysis of neonatal …
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Exploring the determinants of midwives’ perinatal bereavement support behaviour to mothers using the theory of planned behaviour in the Upper West Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Perinatal loss presents profound emotional challenges requiring skilled bereavement support from midwives. Despite its importance, determinants of midwives' bereavement …
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Incidence and risk factors of calcium channel blocker–related edema in hypertensive patients: A Multicenter retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Calcium channel …
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Genomic characterisation of extensively drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from a tertiary hospital in Ghana
Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an emerging "superbug" whose infections have become extremely difficult to treat due to its diverse …
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Long-term farming and cropping systems with contrasting nitrogen forms and input diversity influence soil prokaryotic diversity in the central highlands of Kenya
BACKGROUND: Understanding how farming systems management influences soil microbial communities is essential for advancing sustainable agriculture in tropical regions. Long-term …
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Development of a collaborative chronic care model for management of cardiometabolic disease in low- and middle-income countries
INTRODUCTION: Cardiometabolic diseases (CMD) which include cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, hypertension, and other metabolic syndromes represent a significant global health …
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Pathogenicity of Purpureocillium lilacinum and Clonostachys rosea against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) under laboratory conditions
BACKGROUND: Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) threatens staple crops across Africa. Integrating entomopathogenic fungi into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) …
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Serum levels of immunoglobulin G and M antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic individuals prior to COVID-19 vaccination in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Despite the production of protective cross-reactive antibodies during COVID-19, data on immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) levels prior …
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Beyond the grid: Navigating water supply and sanitation service ecosystems in informal settlements
Hundreds of millions of people living in urban informal settlements rely on irregular and unsafe water supply and sanitation services. …
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Bayesian networks for predicting clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study in a resource-limited setting
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for robust, interpretable predictive models to guide clinical decision-making for hospitalized …
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Burden, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of pediatric malaria in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
BACKGROUND: Nigeria ranks number one globally in malaria burden, with the exact burden, especially for hospitalization, unknown. This systematic review …
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Respiratory syncytial virus burden among Ugandan adults aged ≥65 years: A 15-year sentinel surveillance study of prevalence, coinfections, and comorbidities (2010–2025)
BACKGROUND: Respiratory syncytial virus is an important cause of acute respiratory illness in older adults, yet data from sub-Saharan Africa …
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Exploring COVID-19 pandemic perceptions and vaccine uptake among community members and primary healthcare workers in Nigeria: A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global health, with diverse perceptions about the disease and its control measures, including vaccination. …
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Influence of biosilica treatments and storage receptacles on the quality of maize (Zea mays L.) and common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seeds during long-term storage
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major source of affordable, high-quality dietary protein that complements maize (Zea mays L.)-based …