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Spatial distribution and determinants of solitary childbirth in Ethiopia: Evidence from the 2019 interim demographic and health survey
INTRODUCTION: Solitary childbirth-giving birth without any form of assistance-remains a serious global public health issue, especially in low-resource settings. It …
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Knowledge and associated factors of obstetric fistula among antenatal care attendees at Faji Kunda and Farafenni health facilities, The Gambia
An obstetric fistula is an inappropriate communication between the vagina and surrounding tubular organs, usually, the rectum and bladder, resulting …
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Spatial distribution of chickpea ascochyta blight (Ascochyta rabiei) and analyses of biophysical factors influencing disease epidemics in northwestern Ethiopia
Chickpea (Cice rarietinum L.) is one of the important grain legume crops in Ethiopia, which serves as a source of …
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Healthcare providers’ perspectives of barriers and facilitators to highly active antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV-positive women in Southern Ethiopia: A qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Following a strict regimen of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is the fundamental factor in achieving successful treatment outcomes …
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Prevalence of dural puncture headache after caesarean section at a tertiary hospital in the Gambia
BACKGROUND: Following a caesarean section performed under spinal anaesthesia, a common complication is post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). Spinal anaesthesia has …
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Study protocol for an observational panel study of heat strain in the general adult population in Basse Santa Su, The Gambia
Heat is among the most hazardous environmental factors for human health, but humidity's role in heat-related health effects remains unclear. …
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An insight into Northern Wollo Monastery Forests: Examining plant species diversity, vegetation structure, and regeneration analysis of these relict ecosystems
Monastery forests in the Ethiopian highlands serve as cultural sanctuaries and critical refugia for Afromontane biodiversity. We conducted floristic inventories …
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Assessment of the Quality of post-abortion care records in 20 Public Health Facilities in Uganda: What are the gaps and how can we improve quality?
BACKGROUND: Effective strategies for reducing maternal mortality depend on the accuracy of data. In sub-Saharan Africa, however, weak health systems …
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Neural tube defect among newborns in public hospitals of Tigray region, northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Neural tube defects are serious congenital abnormalities caused by abnormal neural tube closure that occur between third and fourth …
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Incidence and risk factors of neonatal hypoglycemia at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
BACKGROUND: Neonatal hypoglycemia is the most common metabolic emergency in neonates, with a reported incidence of 15% among neonates overall …
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Low prevalence of helminth infection in Ugandan children hospitalized with severe malaria
Co-infection by intestinal helminths and Plasmodium spp. may be common in endemic communities. In 2003, Uganda instituted a national deworming …
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Community willingness to participate in prehospital injury care: A cross-sectional survey of injury-prone areas along the national 3 highway in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Road traffic injuries (RTIs) are a growing public health problem requiring urgent attention in Cameroon where emergency medical services …
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The impact of evolving maternal antiretroviral therapy guidelines on vertical transmission of HIV in the Western Cape, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Despite universal HIV test-and-treat policy in South Africa, vertical transmission continues to occur. We evaluated the temporal effectiveness of …
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Predictors of sexual satisfaction among Social Security and National Insurance Trust pensioners in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
The population of pensioners remains on the rise in Ghana coupled with an intrinsic need for sexual activity and satisfaction. …
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DXA-derived visceral adipose tissue reference values and metabolic syndrome risk threshold in an Algerian adult population
BACKGROUND: Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is associated with several cardiometabolic risk factors, particularly metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance. Reference values …
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Microbial quality assessment of Niger seed (Guizotia abyssinica (Linnaeus f.) Cassini) oil in Gondar city: A laboratory-based cross-sectional study
Foodborne diseases pose a significant public health challenge worldwide. The increasing availability of edible oils in the market, combined with …
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A nonlinear decomposition analysis of the rural-urban disparities in tobacco use among women in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with significant gendered dimensions. Place of residence is …
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Genetic and economic efficiencies of alternative breeding schemes for improvement of local breeds in low-input production systems: The case of the Farta sheep in Northwest Ethiopia
Designing and implementing a sound breeding program is essential for sustainably improving livestock productivity. This study evaluated the efficiencies of …
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Economic burden and cost-effectiveness of treatments for open tibia fractures in Malawi: Economic analysis of a multicentre prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Open tibia fractures result in substantial lifelong disability for patients, and are expensive to treat. As the injury typically …
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Exposure to trauma in pregnant women and its association with previous perinatal complications, IPV and antenatal service satisfaction in rural Ethiopia: a cross-sectional facility-based study
BACKGROUND: We aimed to describe the prevalence of exposure to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in pregnant women …