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Examining self-employment policies for persons with disabilities in South Africa: Perspectives from policy actors
BACKGROUND: Despite robust global and national efforts to promote inclusive development, a significant gap persists in countries such as South …
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Carbapenemase-encoding genes in critical gram-negative bacteria isolated from ICU patients with infections and/or gastrointestinal carriage, and environmental samples in the amhara National Regional state, Ethiopia
Effective infection control requires identifying and eliminating carbapenemase-producing (CP) Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in high-risk groups like intensive care unit (ICU) …
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Severe postpartum haemorrhage at a large referral hospital in Uganda: A prospective observational pilot study
BACKGROUND: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality, near-misses and morbidity in Uganda and globally. Kawempe National …
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Suicide assessment and feasible evidence-based treatments for adolescents living with HIV in Malawi: Protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: This pilot trial will investigate the feasibility, acceptability, fidelity, and preliminary efficacy of a combined youth-friendly suicide prevention and …
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Food environment components influencing consumption trends of neglected and underutilized species in northern Benin
Malnutrition is a global problem driven by food systems that impact climate and biodiversity. Neglected and underutilized species (NUS) could …
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Cadinapyridine sesquiterpene alkaloids from Artemisia annua and in vitro cytotoxicity and antiplasmodial activities
Artemisia annua L. (A. annua) is a medicinal herb that has been used for the last two millennia to treat …
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Women’s lived social-cultural and clinical experiences and navigation process after stillbirth in Dodoma Region, Tanzania: A phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: In Tanzania, stillbirth is a public health challenge. The care provided to women after stillbirth does not reflect standards. …
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Misconception about HIV/AIDS transmission among sexually active women in emerging regions of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted persist among sexually active women, especially in emerging regions, and pose a barrier …
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Hemoglobin response to iron-folic acid supplementation and associated factors among anemic pregnant women attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital ANC ward Northwest, Ethiopia 2023: A longitudinal follow up study
BACKGROUND: Anemia is the most frequent complication during pregnancy. Iron and folate deficiencies are the primary causes of anemia during …
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The BiteBarrier transfluthrin emanator demonstrates significant protection against susceptible and resistant malaria and arbovirus vectors in semi-field trials in Tanzania
Controlling mosquito-borne diseases is becoming increasingly challenging due to factors such as insecticide resistance and shifts in mosquito behavior. The …
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Perceived family support and undernutrition among older outpatients of a Northern Nigerian hospital: A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Population ageing is increasing in developing countries like Nigeria, where declining death rates and high birth rates raise public …
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Prevalence, incidence and associated factors of pneumonia among severely malnourished children hospitalized in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia is still a burden in children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition (SAM). However, there is limited published information …
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Does financial compensation matter for research participation in prevention trials in Tanzania? Perspectives of healthy volunteers
BACKGROUND: Financial compensation is an important aspect of respect for people enrolled in clinical research, yet continues to raise ethical …
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Diabetes-related distress and associated factors among adult diabetes mellitus patients attending public hospitals in Gedio zone, southern Ethiopia: Mediation analysis
BACKGROUND: Individuals with diabetes might experience distress due to their treatment regimen, interactions with physicians, interpersonal relationships, and emotional well-being. …
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Factors associated with cerebral palsy among children in Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital: Case-control study
BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy is a frequent physical disability of childhood, causing motor impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive and behavioral issues, and …
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Facilitators and barriers to contraceptive uptake and use: Perspectives of female students in South Africa and lessons for quality provision of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Young women in South Africa face a dual risk of unplanned pregnancies and HIV infections. The country's high contraceptive prevalence …
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Acceptability of Digital Adherence Technologies to support people with drug-susceptible TB in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a challenge in South Africa, with an estimated 280,000 new cases reported in 2022. Digital Adherence …
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A protocol for an assessment of the health information system in Khomas region, Namibia
INTRODUCTION: A robust and well-functioning Health Information System (HIS) is crucial for managing patient care, monitoring health system performance, and …
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Trends and geographic patterns of overweight and obesity among Tanzanian adults: Evidence from the 2010–2022 Demographic and Health Surveys
Overweight and obesity are risk factors for several non-communicable diseases. In Tanzania, despite the increasing public health concern, detailed spatial …
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Evaluation of the performance of the Influenza-like Illness (ILI) surveillance system in the Okai Koi North District, Greater Accra Region, 2022
BACKGROUND: Influenza-like Illness (ILI) caused by the influenza virus, causes morbidity in Ghana. Records of ILI outbreaks in recent times …