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Care groups in an integrated nutrition education intervention improved infant growth among South Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s West Nile post-emergency settlements: A cluster randomized trial
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the effects of a peer-led integrated nutrition education intervention with maternal social support using Care Groups …
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Investigating animal reservoirs for hepatitis E virus in Bangui, Central African Republic
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of enterotropic viral hepatitis, a major public health problem in many …
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Burkitt lymphoma: The effect of age, sex and delay to diagnosis on treatment completion and outcome of treatment in 934 Patients in Cameroon
INTRODUCTION: The role of age and sex in the presentation and outcome of endemic Burkitt lymphoma (BL) has not been …
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A ‘hidden problem’: Nature, prevalence and factors associated with sexual dysfunction in persons living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
BACKGROUND: We conducted a clinic-based cross-sectional survey among 710 people living with HIV/AIDS in stable 'sexual' relationships in central and …
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Human resources challenges in the management of diabetes and hypertension in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: The major burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally occurs in low-and middle-income countries, where this trend is expected to …
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Human-animal entanglements in bushmeat trading in Sierra Leone: An ethnographic assessment of a potential zoonotic interface
'Bushmeat' markets are often portrayed as chaotic spaces where exotic wild animals are sold. They are hypothesized to be important …
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Anxiety disorders among youth with substance use and associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia: A community-based study
INTRODUCTION: Anxiety disorder is an unpleasant emotional feeling with symptoms related to psychological and autonomic symptoms such as headache, perspiration, …
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Short-term chemotherapy-related complications and undernutrition in children diagnosed with cancer at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana: A prospective cohort study
Undernutrition in children with cancer is associated with complications during cancer therapy. The study objective was to determine the association …
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Time to full enteral feeds in hospitalised preterm and very low birth weight infants in Nigeria and Kenya
BACKGROUND: Preterm (born < 37 weeks' gestation) and very low birthweight (VLBW; <1.5kg) infants are at the greatest risk of …
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A mathematical model for varicella-zoster and HIV co-dynamic supported by numerical simulations
The prevalence of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and its correlation underscore its impact on a significant segment of the population. …
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Participatory epidemiology on major camel calf health and management problems in pastoral and semi-pastoral zones of Somali region, Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was conducted from May 2017 to March 2019. A participatory epidemiological appraisal was used to gain a …
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Influence of type of violence on women’s help-seeking behaviour: Evidence from 10 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern that mostly impacts women's health and social well-being. This …
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Residential and wealth-related disparities of high fertility preferences in Ethiopia: A decomposition analysis
BACKGROUND: Fertility preference significantly influences contraceptive uptake and impacts population growth, especially in low and middle-income countries. In the previous …
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Thrombophilia genetic mutations and their relation to disease severity among patients with COVID-19
OBJECTIVES: Patients with COVID-19 infection appear to develop virus-induced hypercoagulability resulting in numerous thrombotic events. The aim of the present …
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Expectations, experiences and challenges of nursing students using the virtual learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic caused several higher educational institutions to switch from traditional face-to-face to virtual learning medium. This abrupt …
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Shear strength and particle breakage of construction and demolition waste as a function of moisture state and compaction level: Insights for sustainable highway engineering
In this study, the variation of shear strength behavior and particle breakage (after shearing), as a function of moisture state …
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Neonatal birth trauma and associated factors in low and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Neonatal birth trauma, although it has steadily decreased in industrialized nations, constitutes a significant health burden in low-resource settings. Keeping …
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Unlocking the mergers and acquisitions puzzle in the United Arab Emirates: Investigating the impact of corporate leverage on target selection and payment methods
Following a long stream of literature on the drivers of Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activities, this study examines the effect …
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Cacao sustainability: The case of cacao swollen-shoot virus co-infection
The cacao swollen shoot virus disease (CSSVD) is among the most economically damaging diseases of cacao trees and accounts for …
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The prevalence of and factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers in South Africa
INTRODUCTION: Healthcare workers globally have experienced increased social and occupational stressors in their working environments and communities because of COVID-19 …