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Productivity losses and treatment cost of benign prostatic hyperplasia in Ghana
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among ageing men, characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms that significantly impact …
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The role of training on smallholder farmers’ adoption of orange-fleshed sweet potato in Ethiopia
Biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) offers a viable strategy for combating vitamin A deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite its nutritional …
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Insights into long-acting reversible contraceptive practices in Sub-Saharan Africa: A machine learning perspective
INTRODUCTION: Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are critical for reducing maternal mortality and unintended pregnancies, yet adoption remains low in Sub-Saharan …
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Validation and limitations of the distress thermometer in identifying depression among metastatic breast cancer patients in Nigeria: Methodological challenges in depression-specific screening validation
BACKGROUND: Psychological distress is highly prevalent among patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), yet validated screening tools remain scarce in …
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Prevalence, microbiological profiles, and determinants of hospital-acquired pneumonia in Addis Ababa: A focus on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its antimicrobial resistance patterns in three hospitals
Hospital-acquired pneumonia is typically polymicrobial; nevertheless, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a principal causative pathogen, attributable to its link with poor clinical …
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Comparison of chemo-mechanical and conventional caries removal methods in 6-to-12-year-old children: Randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: To address the discomfort associated with conventional drilling for caries removal in children, a minimally invasive approach such as …
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Effects of plyometric jump training on measures of physical fitness and lower-limb asymmetries in male soccer players according to maturity: A randomized controlled trial
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects plyometrics on dynamic balance, muscle power and lower limb asymmetries …
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Egg quality characteristics of South African Potchefstroom Koekoek and commercial Lohmann brown layer chickens: A comparative study
Egg quality is an important feature in egg production and is affected by many factors, including the genetic makeup of …
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Effect of returning home on university student hunger during South African COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated hunger levels in South Africa, with an increase from 10% pre-pandemic to 23% during the pandemic. …
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Gender-transformative health promotion interventions for linking and retaining tuberculosis-diagnosed adult men in care in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of infectious disease mortality globally, with men in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) disproportionately affected. Men …
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Sepsis under pressure, intraoperative surgical site infection prevention practices among nurses in emergency surgical settings: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections are among the most common and preventable healthcare-associated infections globally. Nurses play a pivotal role in …
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MicroRNAs profiling in malaria and arbovirus coinfection: A systematic review protocol
BACKGROUND: Coinfections between malaria and arboviruses such as Dengue virus (DENV), chikungunya Virus (CHIKV), and Zika virus (ZIKV) represent a …
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In-hospital survival and predictors of mortality among stroke patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A retrospective cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In Ghana, national estimates show a prevalence of 7.9% …
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Impact of improved stove intervention on infant acute respiratory infections: Results from a randomized trial in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, millions of young children affected by acute respiratory infections every year, which is the leading cause of death …
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Perceptions and experiences of Hospital-Acquired Diarrhea among children aged 0–59 months with Severe Acute Malnutrition at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago, Uganda: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Hospital-Acquired Diarrhea (HAD) is a global health threat and a leading cause of illness and death in children with …
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Spatial distribution and determinants of fertility preferences among female adolescents and young adults in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Understanding adolescents and young adults' (AYAs) fertility preferences is crucial for guiding youth-focused family planning and predicting future fertility. …
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Prevalence of Schistosoma bovis and Schistosoma haematobium hybrids in endemic communities in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis, a debilitating parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma species, poses significant public health challenges in tropical regions, particularly in …
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Genetic diversity, genetic population structure and epidemiology of multidrug resistance Neisseria gonorrhoeae from Kenya
Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the bacterial agent responsible for gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection. The emergence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae multidrug-resistant …
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Land security and crop theft in rural Tanzania
Is the risk of agricultural crime victimization linked to land titling and different land tenure modes? Drawing on a unique …
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Infection prevention practices and associated factors among healthcare professionals in West Gojjam Zone public Hospitals Northwest Ethiopia, 2023
BACKGROUND: Inadequate adherence to infection prevention and control standards places millions of patients and healthcare workers at risk of infectious …