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Malaria-diabetes comorbidity is linked to higher parasitaemia and enhanced IgG response to malaria vaccine candidate antigens
BACKGROUND: The coexistence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and malaria presents a significant public health concern, particularly in malaria-endemic …
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Assessing knowledge levels on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among community members: The influence of community engagement efforts in Seke district, Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant public health challenges globally, with effective containment relying heavily on community knowledge and engagement. …
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Sex hormone profiles and associated factors among adult tuberculosis patients at Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Tuberculosis is associated …
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Estimation of district-level fertility using age-structured census data and assessment of spatial–socioeconomic differentials in Botswana, 2022
BACKGROUND: Reliable subnational fertility estimates are critical for evidence-based demographic policy and planning. While Botswana's national fertility decline is well …
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A mobile game to promote ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Eswatini: Development and prototype testing of “The Conqueror”
BACKGROUND: In Eswatini, adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) face disproportionate challenges in achieving optimal anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence, as evidenced …
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Determinants of return to HIV treatment after interruption on ART among HIV positive clients in Katakwi District, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Returning to treatment following interruptions is crucial for achieving optimal HIV care outcomes. In Uganda, despite a 20% treatment …
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Genome-wide association study revealed genomic regions associated with tuber quality traits in water yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Water yam (Dioscorea alata L.) or greater yam, is an essential species of the Dioscoreceae family in tropical and subtropical …
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A prospective evaluation of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on glycemic biomarkers in type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: People living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) face a heightened risk of experiencing severe complications from COVID-19, underscoring …
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Coping mechanisms to drug stock-outs among patients seeking mental healthcare at outpatient department in Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Mental disorders are responsible for a significant proportion of global health burden especially in developing countries. In sub-Saharan Africa …
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Maternal knowledge and practice of safe infant sleep position in South Ethiopia: Implications for preventing sleep-related infant deaths
BACKGROUND: Safe infant sleep position practice is crucial for infants from birth to 12 months of age. One of the …
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Genomic characterization and prognostic significance of copy number alterations in Tunisian patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a heterogeneous malignancy characterized by various genomic alterations playing a crucial role in disease classification, …
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Assessing the validity of post-discharge readmission and mortality as a composite outcome among newborns in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Composite outcomes, which include mortality and readmission rates, are often used in risk prediction models following hospital discharge when …
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Making community-based health planning and services work: Staffing, accountability and digital integration for quality primary health care in Northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: Strengthening primary health care through Ghana's Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) strategy depends on functional community structures, responsiveness, …
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The cost and cost drivers of delivering COVID-19 vaccines in low- and middle-income countries: a bottom-up costing study of rollouts in seven countries
INTRODUCTION: While COVID-19 vaccines were crucial in containing the pandemic, there is limited evidence on the cost of delivering them …
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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding among infants under-six months in rural Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the practice of providing infants with only breast milk for the first six months of …
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Virological failure and risk factors among people living with HIV taking second-line ART in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Virological failure (VF) presents significant challenges in the emergence of drug resistance, and elevated risk of transmission, higher mortality …
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Hand grip strength and cognitive dysfunction amongst older Africans in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: The relationship between physical and cognitive health among Africans, known for a rising incidence of frailty, cardiometabolic, and cognitive …
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Bacterial isolates and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of pediatric meningitis at comprehensive specialized hospitals in Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia
Bacterial meningitis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among children in low-resource settings. Delayed diagnosis and antimicrobial resistance …
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Assessing the impact of wildlife conservation areas on human well-being
Effective wildlife conservation is inextricably linked to the well-being of people living in and around conservation areas. Historically, conservationists have …
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Utilizing glauconite extracts to enhance soil health and sugar beet (Beta Vulgaris L.) performance in salt-affected soil
Soil salinity remains a critical constraint to sustainable agricultural production and long-term soil resource management. A field investigation was conducted …