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Selective transmission of some HIV-1 subtype C variants might depend on Envelope stimulating dendritic cells to secrete IL-10
Envelope (Env) phenotype(s) that provide transmitted founders (TF) with a selective advantage during HIV-1 transmission would be the ideal target …
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Age, period and cohort analysis of age-specific maternal mortality trend in Ethiopia: A secondary analysis
BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality (MM) was persistently high for several decades in Ethiopia though it has declined in recent years. The …
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Faecal analyses and alimentary tracers reveal the foraging ecology of two sympatric bats
We used three complementary methods to assess the diet of two insectivorous bat species: one an obligate aerial hunter, Miniopterus …
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A study to better understand under-utilization of laboratory tests for antenatal care in Senegal
OBJECTIVE: To better understand factors contributing to underutilization of laboratory services for health care delivery in sub-Saharan Africa, we conducted …
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A cross-sectional study of psychopathy and khat abuse among prisoners in the correctional institution in Jimma, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Khat abuse and psychopathy are both strongly related to criminal activity. Higher rates of substance use in people with …
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Time for change is now: Experiences of participants in a community-based approach for iron and folic acid supplementation in a rural county in Kenya, a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS) is recommended by World Health Organization as part of antenatal care to prevent …
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Psycho-behavioural factors associated with medication adherence among male out-patients with hypertension in a Ghanaian hospital
Medication adherence is a key health outcome that reflects the health and general well-being of patients with hypertension. Challenges with …
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Family Health Days program contributions in vaccination of unreached and under-immunized children during routine vaccinations in Uganda
BACKGROUND: We explored the contributions of the Family Health Days (FHDs) concept, which was developed by the Uganda Ministry of …
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Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with dyslipidemia in antiretroviral exposed HIV patients in a Ghanaian population: A case-control study
Dyslipidemia is a potential complication of long-term usage of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and also known to be associated with genetic …
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The impact of computed radiography and teleradiology on patients’ diagnosis and treatment in Mweso, the Democratic Republic of Congo
INTRODUCTION: High quality diagnostic imaging can provide increased diagnostic accuracy and help guide medical decision-making and management, however challenges for …
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Non-disclosure of tuberculosis diagnosis by patients to their household members in south western Uganda
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) non-disclosure by adult patients to all household members is a setback to TB control efforts. It reduces …
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The development and validation of a measurement instrument to investigate determinants of health care utilisation for low back pain in Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Low back pain (LBP) is a highly prevalent and disabling public health problem globally. However, little is …
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Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Common mental illness has a substantial impact on seizure control and negatively affects the overall quality of life among …
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Development of a risk score for prediction of poor treatment outcomes among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: Treatment outcomes among patients treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are often sub-optimal. Therefore, the early prediction of poor treatment …
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Evaluation of current practice of antimicrobial use and clinical outcome of patients with pneumonia at a tertiary care hospital in Ethiopia: A prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance, which is commonly observed in the management of pneumonia, is a major threat to public health and …
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Effects in spite of tough constraints - A theory of change based investigation of contextual and implementation factors affecting the results of a performance based financing scheme extended to malnutrition in Burundi
BACKGROUND: From January 2015 to December 2016, the health authorities in Burundi piloted the inclusion of child nutrition services into …
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Egg donors’ motivations, experiences, and opinions: A survey of egg donors in South Africa
The objective of this study was to gain information from egg donors in South Africa (SA) which could be pertinent …
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Obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome in patients admitted in a tertiary hospital in Cameroon: Prevalence and associated factors
PURPOSE: Obstructive sleep apnea and hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is poorly documented in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in the hospital setting. The …
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Drug therapy problems and treatment satisfaction among ambulatory patients with epilepsy in a specialized hospital in Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: Epilepsy management especially in developing country is challenging. Seizures recurrence can be caused by both drug and non-drug related …
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High failure rates of protease inhibitor-based antiretroviral treatment in rural Tanzania – A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Poor adherence to antiretroviral drugs and viral resistance are the main drivers of treatment failure in HIV-infected patients. In …