10171
Publications
47147
Auteurs uniques
0
Pays représentés

Sous-domaines

Publications

10171 publication(s) trouvée(s)
Article scientifique
Lassa Fever 2016 Outbreak in Plateau State, Nigeria—The Changing Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation
Lassa fever (LF) outbreaks in Nigeria mostly occur in rural areas and during the dry season, peaking between December through …
Article scientifique
Addressing the under-reporting of adverse drug reactions in public health programs controlling HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) are a major clinical and public health problem world-wide. The prompt reporting of suspected ADRs …
Article scientifique
Predictors of postpartum contraceptive use in rural Tigray region, northern Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Postpartum family planning services is one of the recommended public health intervention aimed at reducing maternal and child morbidity …
Article scientifique
Prevalence of malaria in Woreta town, Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia over eight years
BACKGROUND: Data on trends in malaria prevalence is significant to assist efforts in the control and prevention of the disease. …
Article scientifique
Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of three diagnostic tests to detect Schistosoma mansoni infections in school children in Mwanza region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis remains one of the most prevalent parasitic infections in the world and has significant economic and public health …
Article scientifique
Long term trends and spatial distribution of animal bite injuries and deaths due to human rabies infection in Uganda, 2001-2015
BACKGROUND: In the absence of accurate data on trends and the burden of human rabies infection in developing countries, animal …
Article scientifique
Sero-prevalence of yellow fever and related Flavi viruses in Ethiopia: a public health perspective
BACKGROUND: Yellow fever (YF) is a viral hemorrhagic fever, endemic in the tropical forests of Africa and Central and South …
Article scientifique
Ultra-rapid, sensitive and specific digital diagnosis of HIV with a dual-channel SAW biosensor in a pilot clinical study
Despite widened access to HIV testing, around half of those infected worldwide are unaware of their HIV-positive status and linkage …
Article scientifique
Facilitators and barriers in the formulation and implementation of tobacco control policies in Kenya: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use has serious public health implications for both smokers and non-smokers and significant economic implications on health care …
Article scientifique
Undernutrition, intestinal parasitic infection and associated risk factors among selected primary school children in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Monitoring of undernutrition and parasitic infection are essential to design appropriate intervention strategies. The aim of this study was …
Article scientifique
Breast self-examination practice and associated factors among women aged 20–70 years attending public health institutions of Adwa town, North Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. The incidence of breast has been increasing in most …
Article scientifique
Geographic differences in the prevalence of hypertension in Uganda: Results of a national epidemiological study
BACKGROUND: Hypertension accounts for more than 212 million global disability-adjusted life-years, and more than 15 million in sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying …
Article scientifique
Mycetoma: a clinical dilemma in resource limited settings
BACKGROUND: Mycetoma is a chronic mutilating disease of the skin and the underlying tissues caused by fungi or bacteria. Although …
Article scientifique
Incomplete immunization among children aged 12–23 months in Togo: a multilevel analysis of individual and contextual factors
BACKGROUND: Inadequate immunization coverage remains a public health problem in Africa. In Togo, only 62% of children under one year …
Article scientifique
Low potassium and high sodium intakes: a double health threat to Cape Verdeans
BACKGROUND: Cape Verde presents a high rate of cardiovascular diseases. Low potassium and high sodium intakes are related to cardiovascular …
Article scientifique
Follow-up between 6 and 24 months after discharge from treatment for severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major global health problem affecting some 16.9 million children under five. Little is …
Article scientifique
Prevalence of domestic violence and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care service at University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Domestic violence during pregnancy with its many negative fetal and maternal outcomes is a common public health problem all …
Article scientifique
Sickle cell disease, sickle trait and the risk for venous thromboembolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Globally, sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common haemoglobinopathy. Considered a public health problem, it leads to …
Article scientifique
Unsafe abortion and associated factors among reproductive aged women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Unsafe abortion is a neglected public health problem contributing for 13% of maternal death worldwide. In Africa, 99% of abortions …
Article scientifique
Epidemiology and surveillance of human animal-bite injuries and rabies post-exposure prophylaxis, in selected counties in Kenya, 2011–2016
BACKGROUND: Human animal-bite injuries are a serious public health problem due to associated risk for rabies virus exposure. Animal-bite injuries …