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Malaria parasite prevalence and Haematological parameters in HIV seropositive patients attending the regional hospital Limbe, Cameroon: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Malaria and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection constitute public health problems in Cameroon including the South West Region …
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Associations between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and trachoma clustering at aggregate spatial scales, Amhara, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness globally. The WHO has recommended the SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness …
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Childhood obesity in urban Ghana: evidence from a cross-sectional survey of in-school children aged 5–16 years
BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is a growing public health concern in many low-income urban settings; but its determinants are not clear. …
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Exploring local realities: Perceptions and experiences of healthcare workers on the management and control of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a major health security threat worldwide. The effectiveness of implementation of DR-TB control strategies has …
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Predictors of mortality among adult people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy at Suhul Hospital, Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is striving to achieve a goal of "zero human immune deficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS)-related deaths." However, …
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Factors affecting uptake of ≥ 3 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine for malaria prevention in pregnancy in selected health facilities, Arusha region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Tanzania adopted the revised World Health Organization policy in 2013 recommending a minimum of ≥3 doses of Intermittent Preventive …
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection in domestic animals in southeastern South Africa
Toxoplasma gondii is a major neglected parasitic infection occurring in settings of extreme poverty in Africa. Apart from causing reproductive …
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Knowledge and practice of immediate newborn care among midwives and nurses in public health facilities of Afar regional state, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The care given to newborns immediately within the first few hours of birth is critical for their survival. However, …
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Magnitude and associated factors of postpartum depression among women in Nekemte town, East Wollega zone, west Ethiopia, 2019: A community-based study
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression is a non-psychotic disorder that happens during the first 1year after childbirth. It affects both the mother's …
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Determinants of preterm birth among mothers who gave birth at public hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia: A case-control study
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a public health issue worldwide. In developing nations, like Ethiopia, PTB is under reported and …
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of leptospirosis in slaughter pigs; a neglected public health risk, western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is a neglected zoonosis of public health importance transmitted through contact with contaminated soil, water or urine of …
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Food Insecurity and the Unsustainable Hunting of Wildlife in a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Madagascar faces dual challenges in biodiversity conservation and public health. In order to identify strategies to reduce the unsustainable hunting …
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Association between antenatal care follow-up and institutional delivery service utilization: analysis of 2016 Ethiopia demographic and health survey
BACKGROUND: Globally, the magnitude of maternal mortality is the major public health problem. Nearly all (99%) of maternal deaths occur …
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Geographic differences in maternal and child health care utilization in four Ethiopian regions; a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Maternal and child health (MCH) care utilization often vary with geographic location. We analyzed the geographic distribution and determinants …
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Effect of community based health education on knowledge and attitude towards iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Kiambu County, Kenya: A quasi experimental study
INTRODUCTION: Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (IFAS) services are currently provided free of charge to pregnant women in Kenya during …
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Postpartum depression and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in the last twelve months in Ankesha district, Awi zone, North West Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbearing age women and is a considerable public health problem. The …
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Magnitude and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Bench Maji, Keffa and Sheka zones of public hospitals, Southwest, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross -sectional study
BACKGROUND: Anemia during pregnancy is a common public health problem globally and it defined as the hemoglobin concentration of less …
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at public health facilities in Lalo Kile district, Oromia, Western Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal …
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Assessment of factors affecting vaccine cold chain management practice in public health institutions in east Gojam zone of Amhara region
BACKGROUND: Maintaining quality of vaccines is one of the main challenges of immunization programs in Ethiopia. The objective of this …
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Cervical cancer screening service utilization and associated factors among HIV positive women attending adult ART clinic in public health facilities, Hawassa town, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, cervical cancer is a public health concern, as it is the second most cause of cancer deaths …