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Prevalence of metabolic syndrome among HIV-positive and HIV-negative populations in sub-Saharan Africa—a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a constellation of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. It is an emerging …
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Effect of the duration of antimicrobial exposure on the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for macrolide antibiotics: protocol for a systematic review with a network meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance generates a huge health and economic burden and has the potential to become the leading cause of …
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The effect of depression management on diabetes and hypertension outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
BACKGROUND: Depression and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a growing burden on health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). …
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Defining and conceptualising data harmonisation: a scoping review protocol
BACKGROUND: Data harmonisation is an important intervention to strengthen health systems functioning. It has the potential to enhance the production, …
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A systematic review of the risk factors for suicidal ideation, suicidal attempt and completed suicide among children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa between 1986 and 2018: protocol for a systematic review of observational studies
BACKGROUND: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents. Most studies about the burden and …
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Evidence of promoting prevention and the early detection of breast cancer among women, a hospital-based education and screening interventions in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
BACKGROUND: Given the increasing burden of breast cancer in the low- and middle-income countries, cost-effective approaches are needed to improve …
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Effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation: protocol for umbrella review and quality assessment of systematic reviews
BACKGROUND: In the long term, smoking cessation can decrease the risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attacks and improve overall …
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K13-propeller gene polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum parasite population: a systematic review protocol of burden and associated factors
Malaria control and prevention efforts continue to rely heavily on the use of medicines especially artemisinin agents. However, currently, the …
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Mapping evidence on decision-making on contraceptive use among adolescents: a scoping review protocol
BACKGROUND: Contraceptive use among adolescents remains consistently low globally. Numerous studies have been done investigating factors that contribute to low …
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Integrated models of care for diabetes and hypertension in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) : Protocol for a systematic review
In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is growing against an existing burden of other …
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Barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services into primary health care: a systematic review
The objective of the review was to synthesize evidence of barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services …
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Physical activity participation and the risk of chronic diseases among South Asian adults: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Chronic diseases contribute to about half of the adult disease burden in the South Asian region. Meanwhile, physical activity …
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Evidence of patients’ challenges and barriers related to usage of Implanon®: scoping review protocol
BACKGROUND: According to the United Nations Trends in Contraceptive Use 2015 report, at least one in ten married or in-union …
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The effect of carbetocin compared to misoprostol in management of the third stage of labor and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and the amount of blood loss are directly related to management of the third stage of …
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T cell activation and cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
The burden of non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has drastically increased in …
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Nanomedicine for drug delivery in South Africa: a protocol for systematic review
BACKGROUND: The emergence of nanomedicine in the past decade has changed the landscape of disease diagnosis and treatment. Nanomedicine makes …
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Association between diabetes mellitus and multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses a significant risk for the development of active tuberculosis (TB) and complicates its treatment. However, there …
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Global, regional, and national prevalence of hepatitis B infection in the general and key populations living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B causes death mainly due to liver disease worldwide. Human immunodeficiency virus increases the pathological effect of hepatitis …
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Sensitivity and specificity of using trial-of-antibiotics versus sputum mycobacteriology for diagnosis of tuberculosis: protocol for a systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: Suboptimal diagnostics for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) drives use of 'trial-of-antibiotics (non-tuberculosis)' in an attempt to distinguish PTB patients from …
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Behavioral and cognitive interventions to improve treatment adherence and access to HIV care among older adults in sub-Saharan Africa: an updated systematic review
BACKGROUND: Approximately 14% of Africans infected with HIV are over the age of 50, yet few intervention studies focus on …