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Identifying and predicting longitudinal trajectories of care for people newly diagnosed with HIV in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Predicting long-term care trajectories at the time of HIV diagnosis may allow targeted interventions. Our objective was to uncover …
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Genome-wide genetic diversity and population structure of Garcinia kola (Heckel) in Benin using DArT-Seq technology
Garcinia kola (Heckel) is a versatile tree indigenous to West and Central Africa. All parts of the tree have value …
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Isolation and characterisation of Leishmania donovani protein antigens from urine of visceral leishmaniasis patients
Diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) relies on invasive and risky aspirate procedures, and confirmation of cure after treatment is unreliable. …
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A high burden of adverse life events and poor coping mechanisms experienced by urban-dwelling black South Africans
AIM: In view of the current context of poverty and socio-economic inequalities and the high and rising burdens of HIV …
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Applying the Robson classification to routine facility data to understand the Caesarean section practice in conflict settings of South Kivu, eastern DR Congo
INTRODUCTION: Sub-Saharan Africa has low Caesarean (CS) levels, despite a global increase in CS use. In conflict settings, the pattern …
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Simulation metamodeling approach to complex design of garment assembly lines
The today's competitive advantage of ready-made garment industry depends on the ability to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of resource …
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High HIV and syphilis prevalence among female sex workers in Juba, South Sudan
HIV prevalence is estimated to be 2.7% in South Sudan; however, little is known about the young country's epidemic. We …
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Stability of misoprostol tablets collected in Malawi and Rwanda: Importance of intact primary packaging
Misoprostol is listed in the WHO essential medicines list and can be used for induction of labour, for prevention and …
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Lack of head sparing following third-trimester caloric restriction among Tanzanian Maasai
The reduction of food intake during pregnancy is part of many cultural and religious traditions around the world. The impact …
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A descriptive study of smear negative pulmonary tuberculosis in a high HIV burden patient’s population in North Central Nigeria
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease of public health concern, mainly in low- and middle-income countries. Most of these countries …
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Does improving the skills of researchers and decision-makers in health policy and systems research lead to enhanced evidence-based decision making in Nigeria?—A short term evaluation
INTRODUCTION: Health care decision makers require capacity to demand and use research evidence for effective decision making. Capacity to undertake …
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Modelling allocation of resources in prevention and control of obstetric fistula in Ugandan women
In spite of reliable and skilled healthcare resources, the prevalence rate of obstetric fistula in Uganda is high. The risk …
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Community based hematological reference intervals among apparently healthy adolescents aged 12-17 years in Mekelle city, Tigrai, northern Ethiopia: A cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Hematological reference intervals are important in clinical and diagnostic management for the assessment of health and disease conditions. Hematological …
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Sero-prevalence and determinants of Hepatitis B among a cohort of HIV-infected women of reproductive age in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Sub-Saharan Africa houses over two-thirds of the 37 million people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) globally and of …
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Economic burden of the persistent morbidity of nodding syndrome on caregivers in affected households in Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Nodding syndrome (NS), is an unexplained form of epilepsy which leads to stunted growth, cognitive decline, and a characteristic …
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Dietary consumption and its effect on nutrition outcome among under-five children in rural Malawi
BACKGROUND: Despite remarkable progress in reducing under five mortalities in Malawi, a relative proportion of under nutrition among children still …
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Clinical use and indications for head computed tomography in children presenting with acute medical illness in a low- and middle-income setting
BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) imaging is an indispensable tool in the management of acute paediatric neurological illness providing rapid answers …
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Neurological and growth outcomes in South African children with congenital cytomegalovirus: A cohort study
OBJECTIVES: To assess neurological sequelae and growth in the first 12 months of life in a cohort of congenital cytomegalovirus …
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The Kaplan Meier estimates of mortality and its predictors among newborns admitted with low birth weight at public hospitals in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, every year greater than twenty million newborns are born weighing less than 2500grams, of which over 96% of …
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Tuberculosis infection control practices and associated factors among healthcare workers in hospitals of Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia, institution-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis infection control is a combination of measures designed to minimize the risk of tuberculosis transmission within populations. Healthcare …