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Magnitude and determinants of iron deficiency anemia among first antenatal care attending pregnant women at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy is a major global health concern, responsible for approximately 50% of anemia cases worldwide. A …
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Prevalence and associated factors of Leukemia in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Leukemia is a group of diverse and biologically distinct blood cancers. While progress has been made in combating infectious …
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Time to treatment initiation in pregnant women with tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) incidence peaks in women during their reproductive years and is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Pregnant …
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Perspectives of stroke survivors, caregivers and healthcare providers on improving access to stroke care services in Tanzania: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with the greatest burden occurring in in low- and …
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Neonatal survival and mortality predictors among low-birth-weight neonates: A Retrospective cohort study from Suhul Hospital, northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Neonates, defined as infants within the first 28 days of life, are especially vulnerable in conflict-affected settings. Globally, about …
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Factors associated with the recurrence of cholera outbreaks in Rumonge Health District in Southern Burundi: An unmatched case-control study
Cholera remains a public health concern in Rumonge Health District. The area is regularly affected by the disease outbreaks despite …
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Contextual barriers and facilitators influencing implementation fidelity of school-based preventive chemotherapy for schistosomiasis: A qualitative study in two endemic districts in the Central Region, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis remains a significant neglected tropical disease of public health concern, particularly in Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana. For …
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Obstetric referral practices and health system factors in public health centres of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A mixed-methods study
OBJECTIVE: To determine the rate of obstetric referral and explore contextual factors influencing referral practices in public health centres of …
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Burden of fecal colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae among food handlers in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance particularly from extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) is a critical global public health threat, contributing significantly to …
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Tertiary-care management of TB/HIV co-infection in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A retrospective cohort analysis
BACKGROUND: Monitoring the treatment of tuberculosis(TB) and human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) co-infection is very important to improve patient management and compliance; …
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Reducing the diagnostic and treatment gap for priority mental, neurological and substance misuse disorders in primary care in rural Kenya: Results of a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial from the EPINA study
In resource-limited settings, improving care for mental, neurological and substance misuse (MNS) disorders is essential. This study evaluated the feasibility …
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Technology-facilitated gender-based violence against women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is extension of existing power dynamics and patriarchal systems that continue to oppress and marginalize women …
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Implementation strategies for integrating non-communicable disease care into primary healthcare settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review protocol
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a large and growing share of global mortality, with the highest burden in low- …
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Day-to-day experiences and challenges of long-term warfarin use among patients with prosthetic heart valves at a National Cardiac Institute in Tanzania: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Long-term warfarin therapy following prosthetic heart valve placement is essential for preventing valve-related thromboembolic complications. Due to its narrow …
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Green city development principles (GCDP) implementation level and its effects on lagos megacity residents’ well-being, Nigeria: A qualitative study
Cities are subject to rapid urbanisation, climate change and environmental challenges. Lagos, being the 4th most populous city in the …
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In vitro and in vivo antibacterial activities and phytochemical screening of 80% methanol extract from Ehretia cymosa leaves
Antibiotic resistance has emerged as one of the most urgent global health threats, undermining the effective treatment of bacterial infections. …
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Mixed feelings: Unintended consequences of HIV outreach care in Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Decentralization of antiretroviral therapy (ART) brought treatment to millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, the implications of such …
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Bacterial vaginosis in early pregnancy and birth outcomes: Evidence from a prospective cohort in the middle belt of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is highly prevalent in women of African origin and has been associated with adverse birth outcomes …
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Implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS) laws in Ethiopia: Insights from a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Tobacco advertising and promotion remain major drivers of tobacco use, particularly at points of sale (PoS). Ethiopia has enacted …
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Urate dysregulation (hyperuricemia and gout) among people living with HIV: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Approximately 39.9 million people are living with HIV worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa. Effective antiretroviral therapy has shifted attention …