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Do male engagement and couples’ communication influence maternal health care-seeking? Findings from a household survey in Mozambique
BACKGROUND: This study explored effects of couples' communication and male participation in birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) on delivery …
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Malaria patterns across altitudinal zones of Mount Elgon following intensified control and prevention programs in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major tropical vector-borne disease of immense public health concern owing to its debilitating effects in sub-Saharan …
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Setting up a nurse-led model of care for management of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in a high HIV prevalence context in rural Zimbabwe: a descriptive study
BACKGROUND: In the light of the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health systems in low- and middle-income countries, …
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The prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public hospitals Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2019
BACKGROUND: Alcohol use during pregnancy is a significant public health problem, ultimately affecting the neonatal offspring. Recent studies explore that …
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Distribution of ascariasis, trichuriasis and hookworm infections in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Ascariasis, Trichuriasis and Hookworm infections poses a considerable public health burden in Sub-Saharan Africa, and a sound understanding of …
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Use of antibacterials in the management of symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections among children under five years in Gulu, northern Uganda: Prevalence and determinants
Inappropriate use of antibacterials is a major public health challenge as it can promote emergence of resistance, wastage of financial …
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Performance of mid-upper arm circumference as a screening tool for identifying adolescents with overweight and obesity
BACKGROUND: Adolescent overweight and obesity is a global public health problem, associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. Recently, …
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Prevalence of short stature and malnutrition among Egyptian primary school children and their coexistence with Anemia
BACKGROUND: Under nutrition and overweight typically occur during nutritional transition periods in developing countries including Egypt. Short stature and anemia …
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Pneumonia among under-five children in Alexandria, Egypt: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: Pneumonia among under-five children constitutes a major public health concern. Studies examining risk factors for pneumonia in Egypt are …
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Home visits by community health workers in rural South Africa have a limited, but important impact on maternal and child health in the first two years of life
BACKGROUND: More than 50% of Africa's population lives in rural areas, which have few professional health workers. South Africa has …
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Spatial distribution and determinants of abortion among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, evidence from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016 data: Spatial and mixed-effect analysis
BACKGROUND: Unsafe abortion remains a global public health concern and it is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. …
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Integrating the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV into primary healthcare services after AIDS denialism in South Africa: perspectives of experts and health care workers - a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Integrating Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes into routine health services under complex socio-political and health system conditions is …
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Evidence of transovarial transmission of Chikungunya and Dengue viruses in field-caught mosquitoes in Kenya
Arboviruses are among the most important emerging pathogens due to their increasing public health impact. In Kenya, continued population growth …
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Intersecting inequalities, gender and adolescent health in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Until recently, global public health initiatives have tended to overlook the ways that social factors shape adolescent health, and …
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Delayed diagnosis and ongoing transmission of leprosy in the post-elimination era in Boru Meda hospital, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Following the recommendation of the Global Leprosy Strategy, Ethiopia targeted to reduce the incidence of new leprosy cases, and …
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Challenges and facilitators to evidence-based decision-making for maternal and child health in Mozambique: district, municipal and national case studies
BACKGROUND: The need for evidence-based decision-making in the health sector is well understood in the global health community. Yet, gaps …
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Delay in treatment initiation and its association with clinical severity and infectiousness among new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tigray, northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Delayed treatment initiation of tuberculosis (TB) increases disease progression and development of complications which may lead to a higher …
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Patients’ knowledge on cardiovascular risk factors and associated lifestyle behaviour in Ethiopia in 2018: A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is posing a major public health challenge globally. Evidence reports significant gaps in knowledge of cardiovascular …
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Utilization of the national cluster of district health information system for health service decision-making at the district, sub-district and community levels in selected districts of the Brong Ahafo region in Ghana
BACKGROUND: There is growing interest in the use of reliable evidence for health decision-making among low-and middle-income countries. Ghana has …
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High dropout rate from maternity continuum of care after antenatal care booking and its associated factors among reproductive age women in Ethiopia, Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey 2016
BACKGROUND: Maternal continuums of care were vital to reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities. While the dropout rate remains high and …