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Reducing stillbirth in high burden settings using biomarkers and ultrasound technologies: protocol for the multi-centre prospective iTECH cohort study
ABSTRACT Introduction Stillbirth prevention requires reliable detection of potential causes for timely interventions. Currently, there is no effective screening strategy …
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Skipping rope and pamphlet intervention to promote physical activity among young adolescents in South Africa: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that adolescents engage in at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) …
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Economic analysis of a school-based menstrual health intervention (MENISCUS) among female adolescents in Uganda
Abstract Poor menstrual health (MH) has been associated with reduced participation in school activities and diminished psychosocial wellbeing among adolescent …
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Policies and strategies for HPV vaccination schedule completion in immunocompromised girls, including girls living with HIV: Qualitative insights from Eswatini, Malawi, and Uganda
Immunocompromised girls, including girls living with HIV, face significantly increased risk for HPV-linked cervical cancer and require a differentiated human …
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Factors influencing menstrual hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adolescent girls in African rural schools: scoping review
Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a critical component of adolescent health and well-being, particularly in rural African schools where cultural, …
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Adolescent sexuality education, sexual debut, and associated factors in Nigerian public secondary schools
Adolescents in Nigeria face significant sexual and reproductive health risks, yet the effectiveness of existing sexuality education programs remains uncertain. …
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Using radio programming to reach young adolescents with gender and sexual health information in a low-income urban setting in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Radio programs have been used to broadcast health information across Africa and beyond. However, there has been limited focus …
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Factors associated with attrition in a longitudinal study of health risk behaviours and conditions among adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Use of longitudinal design in research improves understanding of adolescent health. In this paper, we present factors associated with …
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Financing of adolescent health and wellbeing in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Nigeria: a case study of the Global Financing Facility
BACKGROUND: Adolescent health and wellbeing (AHW) remains largely underfunded with uneven progress across countries. This study investigates the Global Financing …
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Correction: Reaching adolescents with health services: Systematic development of an adolescent health check-ups and wellbeing programme in Ghana (Y-Check, Ghana)
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Understanding inequalities in the coverage of adolescent sexual and reproductive health services: a qualitative case study of the selected regions of Zambia
Introduction: Despite substantial investment in improving healthcare among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, barriers to access and utilization of …
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Current substance use patterns and associated factors among Ghanaian adolescents in senior high school
Abstract Substance use poses a significant threat to adolescent health and well-being globally, with rising rates of concern in developing …
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Provider perspectives on adolescent access to contraception in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Poor access to contraception influences adolescent health outcomes and may lead to sexual and reproductive health challenges. Unmet sexual …
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Using digital technology as a platform to strengthen the continuum of care at community level for maternal, child and adolescent health in Tanzania: Introducing the Afya-Tek program
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Assessment of integration of post-partum and post-abortion family planning with Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, Adolescent health and Nutrition services in selected primary health care facilities in Somali Region, Ethiopia. A Qualitative study
Abstract Background: Unintended pregnancies commonly occur in low and middle-income countries during the twelve months of post-partum. The World health …
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Adolescent perception of sexual and reproductive health rights and access to reproductive health information and services in Adaklu district of the Volta Region, Ghana
BACKGROUND: One of the key targets of Ghana's Adolescent Health Service Policy and Strategy is to ensure that 90% of …
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Expectations and experiences of urban and rural in‑school adolescents of adolescent reproductive health services in Oyo State
Reproductive health information and services are fundamental to health, well-being and opportunities for women and young people, yet throughout the …
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Midwife-led birthing centres in four countries: a case study
BACKGROUND: Midwives are essential providers of primary health care and can play a major role in the provision of health …
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Predictors of food variety and food consumption scores of adolescents living in a rural district in Ghana
INTRODUCTION: There is a dearth of information about the food variety and consumption scores of adolescents in Ghana. This study …
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Narratives of most significant change to explore experiences of caregivers in a caregiver-young adolescent sexual and reproductive health communication intervention in rural south-western Uganda
BACKGROUND: This paper presents findings from a qualitative effectiveness evaluation of an intervention aimed at improving caregiver-young adolescent sexual and …
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