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Quality improvement intervention for school-based support teams for adolescents’ mental health in selected secondary schools in Gauteng: A study protocol
The prevalence of mental health disorders among adolescents poses a significant global health challenge, with approximately one in seven individuals …
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Projected climate change effects on suitable habitat for Pseudosuccinea columella and Radix natalensis in uMgungundlovu, South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Climate change impacts oceanic and atmospheric circulation patterns, precipitation, air and sea surface temperatures leading to altered intermediate host …
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Lifetime HIV testing frequency among women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A DHS-based analysis using zero-inflated negative binomial regression
BACKGROUND: HIV testing is an essential component of HIV prevention and care, yet lifetime testing frequency remains low in sub-Saharan …
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Pharmacist-led educational intervention to improve knowledge, medication adherence, and asthma control among asthma patients at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A protocol for randomized controlled trial
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of a pharmacist‑led educational intervention on medication knowledge, adherence, and asthma control among adult asthma …
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Sustainability of affordable housing programs in Kenya: A case of Meru and Embu Counties
Amid rising urbanization and population growth, Kenya faces a critical housing shortage that disproportionately affects low- and middle-income populations. In …
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Hematological parameters and associated factors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending selected hospitals in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia: A comparative cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from inadequate insulin production or ineffective insulin utilization. Type …
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Vicia faba-PGPB association improves soil health as a sustainable strategy to remediate moderately Pb and Cd contaminated soils
Phytoremediation is an eco-friendly strategy for heavy metal bioremediation. This study focuses on assessing the potential of faba bean- plant …
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Prevalence and pre-disposing factors of Helicobacter pylori among patients with gastro-intestinal symptoms attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive data on the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and its predisposing factors among patients with gastrointestinal symptoms remain …
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Characterization of plant growth-promoting bacteria from Vicia faba root nodules grown on oasis soils and their potential to enhance soil fertility and crop growth attributes in arid regions
Soil degradation and nutrient depletion are major constraints in arid regions, particularly in fragile oasis ecosystems. Harnessing beneficial plant-bacteria interactions …
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Knowledge and practice of hemodialysis catheter care and associated factors among patients on maintenance hemodialysis: An analytical cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Effective care of hemodialysis catheters (HDCs) is essential for preventing complications, particularly catheter-related infections, among patients receiving maintenance hemodialysis. …
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Dynamic properties of Kermack-McKendrick-like models
We rigorously analyze the dynamic properties of Kermack-McKendrick-like compartmental models for infectious diseases, extending the classical SIR framework to include …
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Sepsis neonatorum: Bacterial profile, antimicrobial resistance patterns, among neonates and associated factors, Dilla University Referral Hospital, southern Ethiopia, with special reference to WHO prioritized pathogens
BACKGROUND: Sepsis neonatorum (neonatal sepsis) constitutes severe, life-threatening infections, frequently necessitating intensive care unit admissions, and is a leading indication …
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Can dietary supplementation with highly purified fucoidan alter growth, digestive enzyme activity, serum biochemicals, immune-antioxidant responses, and related gene expressions in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)?
The present study investigates the impact of dietary fucoidan supplementation on growth performance, intestinal tract morphology, endogenous digestive enzymes, hematological …
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Estimating SARS-CoV-2 exposure in asymptomatic hospitalized children with cancer in Western Kenya: A retrospective analysis of serological data
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns emerged that hospital-based care could increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection among pediatric patients …
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Willingness toward kidney donation among patients’ relatives at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Kidney transplantation provides superior long-term survival and quality of life over dialysis for patients with end-stage kidney disease; however, …
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Childhood trauma, substance use and mental health: Exploring differences across two Tunisian jails
INTRODUCTION: The increasing rate of incarceration represents a significant public health issue worldwide. However, focusing on mental health issues and …
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards rabies: A community survey in selected areas of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) studies have been widely used to assess gaps in KAP towards rabies. However, there is …
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Prevalence, diagnostic methods, and clinical outcomes of wasting among paediatric cancer patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is a prevalent and modifiable co-morbidity in paediatric oncology, yet no comprehensive pan-African synthesis of its burden has …
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Theoretical assessment design at a South African school of nursing: A multimethod qualitative exploration
INTRODUCTION: Theoretical assessment design is crucial in nursing education, ensuring students develop cognitive and problem-solving skills for clinical practice. However, …
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Continuity or change in the transition to Islam? A diachronic assessment of agricultural production at Old Dongola, Northern Sudan (14th–18th centuries CE)
In this paper, we present an archaeobotanical study from Old Dongola, northern Sudan, examining agricultural dynamics and subsistence strategies from …