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Fecal carriage of ESBL and Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, and its associated factors among hospital and non-hospital janitors at the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) pose a critical public health threat. Janitors are routinely exposed to contaminated …
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Ultrasound-guided sacral multifidus plane block versus caudal epidural block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric hypospadias surgery: A randomized double-blind controlled trial
INTRODUCTION: Hypospadias repair is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain in children. Caudal epidural block is traditionally considered the …
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Evaluation of a tele-refraction model to address the lack of human resources in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Uncorrected Refractive Errors (URE) constitute a significant public health concern in Kenya, where limited availability of qualified eye care …
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Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence against reproductive-age women in Africa and Asia regions: Insights from 2022–2024 DHS datasets
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence is a major public health and human rights issue, affecting one in four women globally. It …
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Field evaluation of 3-(N-acetyl-n-butyl) aminopropionic acid ethyl ester - IR3535 as a spatial repellent to control malaria: A Randomised, Before-After-Control-Intervention trial
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. Increasing mosquito resistance to insecticides can significantly limit current …
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Primary cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis using the Robson Ten-Group Classification System
BACKGROUND: The overuse of cesarean sections, mainly of primary procedures, is a major contributor to perinatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Determinants of parental traditional medicine use for children during COVID-19 in Dire Dawa city administration, Eastern Ethiopia, 2023/24: Mixed community based cross-sectional study design
INTRODUCTION: Globally, 85% of the population uses traditional medicine. Ethiopia is a country with various traditional medicinal practices. However, various …
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Educational strategies to improve health literacy for people with type 2 diabetes in low socio-economic communities: A realist review protocol
INTRODUCTION: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has emerged among the top ten causes of disability and mortality worldwide. Health literacy is …
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Drug use patterns at a Kenyan referral hospital: A cross-sectional study using WHO core indicators
BACKGROUND: Suboptimal medicine use practices remain a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where it contributes …
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Incidence of mortality and its predictors among low birth weight neonates in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Low birth weight neonates are twentyfold at risk of death. Notably, it is a major public health concern in …
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Cancer surgical outcome study in Ethiopia: A 7-day multicenter prospective observational cohort study
BACKGROUND: Safe surgery is a fundamental quality indicator within the global surgery framework. Postoperative complications remain a leading global cause …
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Investigating the adaptive coping mechanisms of rewilded elephants: A comparison of behavioural and physiological variables with wild elephants
Literature on the adaptability and environmental processing abilities of ex-captive (rewilded) African elephants (Loxodonta africana) is sparse, emphasising the importance …
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“… Infections are not confined in labs…”: Community engagement for Controlled Human Infection Studies: Opinions of researchers, bioethicists and research regulators in Uganda
Controlled human infection studies play a critical role in advancing our knowledge of infectious diseases and developing therapeutics. However, these …
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Plasmodium falciparum non-synonymous Kelch13 mutations mediating artemisinin resistance in East Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis: 2014–2024
BACKGROUND: Resistance to antimalarial drugs has posed a significant challenge to global efforts to control and eliminate malaria. Partial artemisinin …
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Patient perceptions and preferences during a community-based telehealth care model for moderate-to-severe hypertension in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is a growing health concern in sub-Saharan Africa, yet access to care can be challenging, especially in rural …
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Stability of grain and fodder yields in extra-early cowpea genotypes in Southeastern Niger
Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is a vital food and fodder crop in Niger, but its productivity is constrained by …
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Machine learning-based prediction of fever among under-five children in Ethiopia: A national-level study
Fever remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five, particularly in low-resource settings …
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Synergetic effect of bioslurry and charcoal co – composted fertilizers on soil properties and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) productivity
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is one of the most widely cultivated and economically important vegetable crops worldwide, contributing significantly to food …
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Population genomics of Nigerian goat breeds and neighbouring populations in the West Africa–Cameroon transboundary livestock corridor
Indigenous goats in Nigeria and neighbouring countries support livelihoods across forest-savanna-Sahel environments, yet genomic structure, connectivity history, and adaptive signals …
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Understanding the underuse: Barriers to vacuum-assisted birth among clinicians in Tanzania: An exploratory qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Vacuum-assisted birth (VAB) is a critical obstetric intervention for saving the lives of the mothers and newborns, particularly in …