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Prolonged hospital stays and associated factors among hyperglycemic crisis patients admitted to public hospitals in Ethiopia: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: A hyperglycemic crisis represents a critical metabolic emergency with potentially fatal consequences and significant health complications. These crises account …
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Hepatitis B immunity and vaccine completion among adults at increased risk for hepatitis B infection in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Because of its low cost and lasting effects, hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination of adults in Africa could significantly …
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Multilevel determinants of illness since birth among infants aged 5–9 weeks in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 6-week follow-up of the PMA-ethiopia longitudinal survey (2021–2023)
BACKGROUND: Infant illness in the early weeks of life remains a major public health concern in Ethiopia, contributing to neonatal …
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Attrition and associated factors among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy at Mulago hospital, Uganda: A mixed method study
BACKGROUND: Attrition among patients on chronic antihypertensive therapy is a significant problem that can lead to serious health consequences, including …
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Nutritional trends among children under the age of five in Zambia: A repeated cross sectional analysis using Zambia demographic health survey (2002–2018)
Childhood undernutrition, manifested as stunting, wasting, and underweight, remains a major public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. …
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Co-modulation of clinical courses of hypertension and depression in public health facilities in Ethiopia: A six-month follow-up study protocol
BACKGROUND: The co-occurrence of hypertension and depression is increasing both in magnitude and complexity, negatively impacting treatment outcomes of both …
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Genetic diversity and population structure of pearl millet in the Senegalese germplasm
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), a key cereal for food security in arid and semiarid regions, combines drought tolerance, high nutritional …
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Distribution of falciparum and non-falciparum malaria among symptomatic malaria patients in Dschang, West Region of Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a vector-borne parasitic disease that continues to be a global public health threat. Five different species of …
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Exploring the potential of foliar phytohormone application for mitigating water deficit in wheat cropping systems under arid soils
In arid regions, water scarcity prompts the overuse of chemical growth regulators, posing ecological and health risks. This study investigates …
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Implementing intravenous iron for maternal anemia in Nigeria: A qualitative study of healthcare provider experiences using the normalization process theory
BACKGROUND: Maternal anemia remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, affecting approximately 25-46% of pregnant women and contributing to …
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Theileria parva in Zambia: A scoping review protocol
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to examine published and unpublished literature on Theileria parva in Zambia. It …
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Effects of global versus local trunk muscle strength training on muscle strength, proxies of power and rowing-specific performance in pubertal male rowers
Strength training is fundamental during long-term athlete development to enhance strength and power supporting sport-specific performance. In rowing, trunk muscles …
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Malaria and malnutrition in children under the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) coverage in the health district of Nanoro, Burkina Faso
INTRODUCTION: Malaria and malnutrition are major causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. Most of children receiving Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) …
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Joint modeling of alcohol and tobacco use among adults in Uganda
Alcohol and tobacco use are leading modifiable risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. In sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, these …
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Diabetic kidney disease in northwest Ethiopia: Prevalence and determinants among adults with type 2 diabetes
BACKGROUND: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD), mainly due to type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease …
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Assessment of practices and barriers toward nasogastric tube rehydration for moderate and severe dehydration due to diarrheal disease in under-five children among health centers in Gamo Zone, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Dehydration from diarrheal diseases remains a common cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Nasogastric tube is an …
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Prevalence and associated factors of skin disease among school-age children of rural district of eastern zone of Tigray, Ethiopia, 2024
BACKGROUND: Skin diseases are conditions that affect the skin. Skin diseases encompass various conditions, including infections, allergies, inflammatory disorders, and …
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Mapping potential community resources and care pathways for earlier identification and recovery-oriented intervention for people with psychosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: There is a pressing need to reduce the long duration of untreated illness and improve care and outcomes for …
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Magnitude of malnutrition and its associated factors among pediatric cancer patients on chemotherapy at oncology centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition among children and adolescents with cancer in low- and middle income countries significantly contributes to several adverse outcomes …
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Herbal medicine use and renal dysfunction among persons living with HIV on Tenofovir-based ART in Kampala, Uganda
INTRODUCTION: HIV/AIDS remains a major public health issue, with about 1.4 million people infected in Uganda by 2020. In rural …