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Health systems strengthening interventions for perinatal common mental disorders and experiences of domestic violence in Cape Town, South Africa: protocol for a pilot implementation study
BACKGROUND: During the perinatal period, common mental disorders (CMDs) such as depression and anxiety are highly prevalent, especially in low-resource …
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Nigerian physiotherapists’ knowledge, current practice and perceptions of their role for promoting physical activity: A cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Nigeria has the highest rates of physical inactivity in Africa. As physical inactivity is a leading global risk factor …
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Implementation outcomes of a health systems strengthening intervention for perinatal women with common mental disorders and experiences of domestic violence in South Africa: Pilot feasibility and acceptability study
BACKGROUND: South Africa has a high burden of perinatal common mental disorders (CMD), such as depression and anxiety, as well …
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Prevalence of Hemoglobin-S and Baseline Level of Knowledge on Sickle Cell Disease Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the single most important genetic cause of childhood mortality globally. Newborn screening (NBS) is …
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Prevalence and determinants of oral health conditions and treatment needs among slum and non-slum urban residents: Evidence from Nigeria
Oral diseases constitute a neglected epidemic in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). An understanding of its distribution and severity in …
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Multi-level predictors of sexual autonomy among married women in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Extant studies have established diverse individual-level and relational-level predictors of sexual autonomy among women in different countries. However, information …
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Prevalence of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Admitted To Health Facilities in Ambotown, Ethiopia, 2021.
Abstract Background: Preterm pre-labor rupture of the membrane is a major cause of perinatal, neonatal, and maternal morbidity and mortality …
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South Africa’s Health Promotion Levy on pricing and acquisition of beverages in small stores and supermarkets
OBJECTIVE: In response to concern over rising sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, in April 2018, South Africa became the first Sub-Saharan …
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HPV Vaccination in Kenya: The Challenges Faced and Strategies to Increase Uptake
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the leading cause of ano-genital cancers globally with cervical cancer as the top cause of …
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Using mHealth to promote parents’ brushing of preschool children’s teeth: a protocol for a randomized factorial trial using the Multi-phase Optimization Strategy (MOST)
BACKGROUND: Early childhood caries is a highly prevalent disease affecting young children. Parental brushing of children's teeth is recommended during …
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Motivational determinants of physical activity in disadvantaged populations with (pre)diabetes: a cross-cultural comparison
BACKGROUND: Understanding motivational determinants of physical activity (PA) is essential to guide the implementation of PA at individual and population …
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Factors associated with dyslipidemia and its prevalence among Awash wine factory employees, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Dyslipidemia is a highly prevalent and modifiable risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Though the problem is significant in …
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Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding practices in Nigeria: a study of socioeconomic inequalities
BACKGROUND: The effects of breastfeeding practices on children's health are undoubtedly of great interest. However, inequalities in breastfeeding practices and …
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Incidence and predictors of chronic kidney disease in type-II diabetes mellitus patients attending at the Amhara region referral hospitals, Ethiopia: A follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the severest form of kidney disease characterized by poor filtration. The magnitude of chronic …
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Family Planning Films: Fact or Fiction? A Qualitative Study Assessing Changes in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions to use Family Planning After Watching Documentary and Drama Health Education Films
Abstract Background: There is a paucity of literature on the effectiveness of drama or documentary films in changing knowledge, beliefs, …
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Psychological distress, burnout, and coping strategies among Nigerian primary school teachers: a school-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The teaching profession is highly stressed job. A high level of stress is associated with poor health outcomes, such …
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Mental health outcomes of a pilot 2-arm randomized controlled trial of a HIV-prevention program for South African adolescent girls and young women and their female caregivers
BACKGROUND: South African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) report significant mental distress and sexual and reproductive health concerns. Mental …
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A randomized group antenatal care pilot showed increased partner communication and partner HIV testing during pregnancy in Malawi and Tanzania
BACKGROUND: HIV testing at antenatal care (ANC) is critical to achieving zero new infections in sub-Saharan Africa. Although most women …
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Retrospective study on Oral health problems in and around Ambo town, central Ethiopia
Abstract Background Data pertaining to epidemiology of oral health problems is important to understand the magnitude and pattern of different …
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Using mHealth to Promote Mothers’ Brushing of Preschool Children’s Teeth: A Study Protocol using the Multi-phase Optimization Strategy (MOST)
Abstract BackgroundEarly childhood caries is a highly prevalent disease affecting young children. Parental brushing of children’s teeth is recommended during …