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Prevalence and risk factors of hypertension among adults: A community based study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In all areas of the World Health Organization, the prevalence of hypertension was highest in Africa. High blood pressure …
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Examining the news media reaction to a national sugary beverage tax in South Africa: a quantitative content analysis
Abstract Background South Africa was the first sub-Saharan African country to implement a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax called the Health …
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Health Literacy, Information Seeking Patterns and Perceived Outcomes among Pregnant Women in Two Districts of Tanzania
Abstract BackgroundPregnant women that engage in information seeking process are more likely to have a high level of knowledge about …
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Prevalence and correlates of dental service utilisation among a national general adult population sample in Sudan
BACKGROUND: Prompt dental service utilisation (DSU) is needed for the prevention and treatment of oral diseases, and it is therefore …
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Indicators for measuring health promotion practice among healthcare workers in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, South Africa: A cross sectional study
Abstract Background: Measuring indicators for health promotion (HP) practice among healthcare workers is essential if health goals and objectives must …
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Stakeholders’ perceptions of the nutrition and dietetics needs and the requisite professional competencies in Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Effective implementation of nutrition and dietetics interventions necessitates professionals in these fields to possess the requisite competencies for health …
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What influences home delivery among women who live in urban areas? Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data
BACKGROUND: In Ghana, home delivery among women in urban areas is relatively low compared to rural areas. However, the few …
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Dental caries experience and associated factors in adults: a cross-sectional community survey within Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia is a developing sub-Saharan African country with increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including oral conditions. Oral health …
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High Blood Pressure Confirmed with 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Tanzanian Adolescents Enrolling in a Cohort Study
Abstract Prevalence estimates for high blood pressure (BP) among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa vary widely and most studies have relied …
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Residual Malaria Among Migrant Workers in Myanmar: Why Still Persistent and How to Eliminate?
Abstract Background Residual malaria may be an important source for re-emerging of the malaria infection in the (pre)elimination era. Assessment …
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Clustering of health risk behaviors among adolescents in Kilifi, Kenya, a rural Sub-Saharan African setting
BACKGROUND: Adolescents tend to experience heightened vulnerability to risky and reckless behavior. Adolescents living in rural settings may often experience …
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Community-based participatory research in rural African contexts: Ethico-cultural considerations and lessons from Ghana
Researchers conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR) with vulnerable populations in rural African settings are confronted with distinctive ethical and cultural …
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A Comparison of the Socio-Behavioral-Metabolic Risk Profiles and Associated Factors for Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle in Urban and Rural Communities in Central South Africa
Background: The global escalating prevalence of lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases places a significant burden on health systems. Chronic diseases of lifestyle …
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Distribution of household disinfection kits during the 2014-2015 Ebola virus outbreak in Monrovia, Liberia: The MSF experience
During the initial phase of the 2014-2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Monrovia, Liberia, all hospitals' isolation capacities were …
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Nurses’ perceived role in healthcare transition of adolescents with intellectual disabilities
BACKGROUND: Nurses' role in the transition of adolescents living with intellectual disabilities (IDs) has always been neglected. The primary role …
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A qualitative analysis of perceptions of various stakeholders on nutrition-sensitive agricultural interventions, including the taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), to improve overall health and nutrition in South Africa
BACKGROUND: As a low-middle income country, South Africa has seen an upsurge in the double burden of malnutrition (DBM). Owing …
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Inadequate knowledge on appropriate antibiotics use among clients in the Moshi municipality Northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Poor knowledge concerning appropriate antibiotic use significantly influences the misuse of antibiotics within the community, especially in developing countries …
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The role of mass media exposure on tuberculosis knowledge and attitude among migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death. Despite no country achieved its target, the world health …
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Socio-ecological influences of adolescence marijuana use initiation: Qualitative evidence from two illicit marijuana-growing communities in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Adolescence has been identified as a critical risk period for substance use initiation, such as marijuana. Although several factors …
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Thetha Nami: Participatory development of a peer-navigator intervention to deliver biosocial HIV prevention for adolescents and young men and women in rural South Africa
Abstract BackgroundDespite effective biomedical tools, adolescents and young men and women carry the dual burden of high HIV incidence and …