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1073 publication(s) trouvée(s)
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Perceptions and experiences on community work improvement teams: the case of community health units in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract Background: In Kenya, guidelines have been developed and activities undertaken aimed at improving the quality of health services in …
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Spatial Analysis of Agrochemical Application and Risks to Water Quality and Community Health in Ogun State, Nigeria
Abstract The large number of agrochemical pollutants that are today found in our environment, including in the air, soil, and …
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Utilising community volunteers can increase the detection and referral of Buruli ulcer cases in endemic communities in Southeast, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a debilitating neglected tropical disease which causes disability and mostly affects inhabitants in impoverished settings …
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Virologic outcomes after early referral of stable HIV-positive adults initiating ART to community-based adherence clubs in Cape Town, South Africa: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Differentiated service delivery (DSD) models are recommended for stable people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) but there …
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Using the RE-AIM framework to evaluate the implementation of scaling-up the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe – a quantitative observational study
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the real-world implementation of the Friendship Bench (FB) - an evidence-based brief psychological intervention …
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A 10+10+30 radio campaign is associated with increased infant vaccination and decreased morbidity in Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: A prospective, quasi-experimental trial
Mass media interventions have the potential to reach large audiences and influence health behaviours and outcomes. To date, no study …
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A mixed-methods study of factors influencing postpartum intrauterine device uptake after family planning counseling among women in Kigali, Rwanda
INTRODUCTION: Rwanda has high unmet need for family planning (FP), especially in the postpartum period when women are advised to …
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Acceptability of pre-referral rectal artesunate for severe malaria in children under 5 years by health workers and caregivers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria and Uganda
BACKGROUND: For children below 6 years with suspected severe malaria attending a health care provider unable to provide parenteral malaria …
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Adherence of healthcare providers to malaria case management guidelines of the formal private sector in north-western Ethiopia: an implication for malaria control and elimination
BACKGROUND: Malaria is an infectious disease which has been globally targeted for elimination in at least 35 of 90 endemic …
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Antibiotic use in children under 5 years of age in Northern Tanzania: a qualitative study exploring the experiences of the caring mothers
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is a serious threat to the global achievements in child health thus far. Previous studies have found …
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Views of community health workers on the integration of a physiotherapist into a ward-based outreach team
Background: Due to changes in the disease profile and lifestyle of individuals in South Africa, the limited health care facilities …
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Kenyan palliative care providers’ and leaders’ perceptions of palliative care research needs and support to facilitate rigorous research
Abstract Background: Palliative care (PC) can reduce symptom distress and improve quality of life for patients and their families experiencing …
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Cultural beliefs influencing access to maternal healthcare services in East Pokot Pastoral communities, Baringo County, Kenya
The purpose of this study was to assess the cultural beliefs influencing access to maternal healthcare in East Pokot Pastoral …
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Understanding mechanisms of impact from community-led delivery of HIV self-testing: Mediation analysis of a cluster-randomised trial in Malawi
Community HIV strategies are important for early diagnosis and treatment, with new self-care technologies expanding the types of services that …
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Improving access to and use of maternal health services during COVID-19: Experience from a health system strengthening project in Guinea
The purpose of this study was to document the experience of health providers' capacity strengthening during health crises and the …
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Evaluating the feasibility of the Community Score Card and subsequent contraceptive behavior in Kisumu, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Women seeking family planning services from public-sector facilities in low- and middle-income countries sometimes face provider-imposed barriers to care. …
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Evaluation of a competency based medical curriculum in a Sub-Saharan African medical school
BACKGROUND: Medical schools in Sub-Saharan Africa have adopted competency based medical education (CBME) to improve the quality of graduates trained. …
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Incidence and factors associated with being lost to follow-up among people living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Nyarugenge the central business district of Kigali city, Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Lost to follow-up (LTFUP) continues to threaten the sustainability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) benefits and success of ART programs. …
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Water treatment at the point-of-use and treatment preferences among households in Ethiopia: A contemporaneous systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Water is essential for maintaining human life, health, and dignity. Untreated water consumption causes 1.8 million deaths annually, over …
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Contribution of community health workers to the treatment of common illnesses among under 5-year-olds in rural Uganda
BACKGROUND: The control of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhoea is important for the reduction in morbidity and mortality among children under …