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Distribution of helminth eggs in environmental and stool samples of farming households along Akaki River in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Helminth infections are a public health issue in countries with poor sanitation facilities. However, there little information on the …
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Gendered lives, gendered Vulnerabilities: An intersectional gender analysis of exposure to and treatment of schistosomiasis in Pakwach district, Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is endemic in Uganda, despite several interventions to eliminate it. It …
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Trachoma risk factors in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness, is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct). Despite enormous disease control …
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Sero-prevalence of syphilis infection among people living with HIV in Sierra Leone: a cross-sectional nationwide hospital-based study
Abstract Background Globally, there were an estimated 7.1 million new syphilis infections in 2020, with more than 30% of these …
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Country ownership and sustainable programming of the HIV response in South Africa: A scoping review
Background: Concerns have arisen regarding the extent to which South Africa's HIV response can be country-owned and sustainable given substantial …
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Addressing gaps in AMR awareness in the public: an evidence-based policy brief to guide school curriculum review in Uganda
The government of Uganda, through its Ministry of Health, previously adopted curriculum review as a mechanism to respond to public …
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The landscape of drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a mapping systematic review
CONTEXT: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the most malaria-affected countries worldwide, is a potential hub for global …
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Self-medication and medication storage practices among Lira University students in Lira city, Northern Uganda
Background Self-medication (SM) is a global public health concern, particularly prevalent in developing nations. It involves the consumption of drugs …
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Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards child eye health: A qualitative analysis of parent experience focus groups
BACKGROUND: The majority of childhood blindness causes in low-income countries are treatable or avoidable. Parents or guardians are responsible for …
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Pooled prevalence and its determinants of stunting among children during their critical period in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Stunting is a major public health concern, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Globally, nearly 149 million under-five children …
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Examining corruption risks in the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in select states in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Public health emergencies raise significant concerns about corruption and accountability; however, these concerns can manifest in different ways across …
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Factors determining antenatal care utilization among mothers of deceased perinates in Ethiopia
Introduction: Receiving adequate antenatal care (ANC) had an integral role in improving maternal and child health outcomes. However, several factors …
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Epidemiology of maxillofacial injury among adults in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review
BACKGROUND: Injuries remain one of the leading causes of death globally. These disproportionately affect young adults and are particularly prevalent …
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Impact of a simplified treatment protocol for moderate acute malnutrition with a decentralized treatment approach in emergency settings of Niger
Introduction Of the 45.4 million children under five affected by acute malnutrition in the world, the majority (31.8 million) are …
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Depression and perceived stress among perinatal women living with HIV in Nigeria
Background: Pregnancy and postpartum periods are crucial stages for women's mental health, and women living with HIV are particularly susceptible …
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Distribution of Plasmodium falciparum K13 gene polymorphisms across transmission settings in Ghana
Malaria is a significant global health concern, with a majority of cases in Sub-Saharan African nations. Numerous antimalarial drugs have …
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From policy to practice: a qualitive study exploring the role of community health workers during the COVID-19 response in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) were required to help their communities respond to the outbreak in …
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Analysing the implementation of infection prevention and control measures in health care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in the African Region
BACKGROUND: The declaration of SARS-CoV-2 as a public health emergency of international concern in January 2020 prompted the need to …
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Global health collaborative research: beyond mandatory collaboration to mandatory authorship
Collaborative research between the global north and global south is common and growing in number. Due to inability of local …
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Insecticide-treated net utilization and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Malaria is a major public health problem in many developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The pregnant woman, fetus, …