Evaluation of pathology resources for cervical cancer detection between 2018 and 2022: a retrospective study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya by Nelson Anangwe, Jon Steimgrimson, Susan Cu-Uvin

“…Abstract Background Cervical cancer cases are increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Kenya, exacerbated by inadequate histopathology resources, posing a significant barrier to timely diagnosis and treatment. …”
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Late initiation of antenatal care visit amid implementation of new antenatal care model in Sub-Saharan African countries: A multilevel analysis of multination population survey dat... by Kusse Urmale Mare, Gashaye Gobena Andargie, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Ahmed Adem Mohammed, Osman Ahmed Mohammed, Beriso Furo Wengoro, Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole, Tesfahun Simon Hadaro, Simeon Meskele Leyto, Petros Orkaido Mamo, Abdulhakim Hora Hedato, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh, Oumer Abdulkadir Ebrahim, Kebede Gemeda Sabo

“…Thus, we aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of late antenatal care visit and its determinants among women in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) using national surveys conducted after the implementation of new guidelines.…”
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Estimating the impact of school closures on the COVID-19 dynamics in 74 countries: A modelling analysis. by Romain Ragonnet, Angus E Hughes, David S Shipman, Michael T Meehan, Alec S Henderson, Guillaume Briffoteaux, Nouredine Melab, Daniel Tuyttens, Emma S McBryde, James M Trauer

“…Furthermore, some regions, including Africa, were underrepresented due to insufficient data informing the model.…”
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Economic evaluation of integrated services for non-communicable diseases and HIV: costs and client outcomes in rural Malawi by Luckson Dullie, Emily B Wroe, Elizabeth L Dunbar, Noel Kalanga, Lawrence Nazimera, Adarsh Shah, Bright Mailosi, Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Ryan K McBain, Natalie Price, Mahlet Gizaw, Chantelle Boudreaux, Liberty Neba

“…Objective To evaluate the costs and client outcomes associated with integrating screening and treatment for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into HIV services in a rural and remote part in southeastern Africa.Design Prospective cohort study.Setting Primary and secondary level health facilities in Neno District, Malawi.Participants New adult enrollees in Integrated Chronic Care Clinics (IC3) between July 2016 and June 2017.Main outcome measures We quantified the annualised total and per capita economic cost (US$2017) of integrated chronic care, using activity-based costing from a health system perspective. …”
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Prenatal malaria exposure and risk of adverse birth outcomes: a prospective cohort study of pregnant women in the Northern Region of Ghana by Akbar Fotouhi, Masud Yunesian, Hawawu Hussein, Mansour Shamsipour, Mohammad Sadegh Hassanvand, Percival Delali Agordoh, Mashoud Alabi Seidu

“…Objective Malaria remains endemic in most of sub-Saharan Africa and has a negative impact among pregnant women, resulting in morbidity and poor birth outcomes. …”
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Prevalence of malaria and associated factors among febrile children under 15 years at Bududa General Hospital, Eastern Uganda by Benson Okongo, Daisy Asiimwe, Clinton Olong, Enoch Muwanguzi, Robert Wagubi

“…Abstract Background A significant portion of malaria-related deaths occur in Africa, and Uganda is an endemic region where malaria remains a public health concern. …”
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El Zika, un Virus Transmitido por Mosquitos by Jorge R. Rey, L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly

“…En su ámbito nativo en África Occidental y Uganda, el virus se mantiene en los bosques, circulando entre mosquitos que viven en huecos de árboles y primates arbóreos; las infecciones de humanos se consideran incidentales y de poca importancia médica. …”
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El Zika, un Virus Transmitido por Mosquitos by Jorge R. Rey, L. Phil Lounibos, Barry W. Alto, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Cynthia C. Lord, Chelsea T. Smartt, C. Roxanne Rutledge Connelly

“…En su ámbito nativo en África Occidental y Uganda, el virus se mantiene en los bosques, circulando entre mosquitos que viven en huecos de árboles y primates arbóreos; las infecciones de humanos se consideran incidentales y de poca importancia médica. …”
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Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and its associated factors among adults in East African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Habtamu Wagnew Abuhay, Tigabu Kidie Tesfie, Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Getaneh Awoke Yismaw, Gebrie Getu Alemu, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Bantie Getnet Yirsaw

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>The prevalence of DR in East Africa was high, with more than one in four individuals with diabetes developing DR. …”
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HIV status and contraceptive use in Zimbabwe among sexually active adolescent girls and women: Secondary analysis of Zimbabwe Demographic Health survey data by G Musuka, G Murewanhema, Z Mukandavire, I Chingombe, D Cuadros, F Mutenherwa, T Dzinamarira, R Eghtessadi, N Malunguza, M Mapingure

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Training and onboarding initiatives in high energy physics experiments by Allison Reinsvold Hall, Nicole Skidmore, Gabriele Benelli, Ben Carlson, Ben Carlson, Claire David, Jonathan Davies, Wouter Deconinck, David DeMuth, Peter Elmer, Rocky Bala Garg, Stephan Hageböck, Killian Lieret, Valeriia Lukashenko, Valeriia Lukashenko, Sudhir Malik, Andy Morris, Heidi Schellman, Graeme A. Stewart, Jason Veatch, Michel Hernandez Villanueva

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"They gave us the right to choose." A qualitative study of preferences for differentiated service delivery location among recipients of antiretroviral therapy at Lighthouse Trust i... by Lisa Orii, Kate S Wilson, Jacqueline Huwa, Christine Kiruthu-Kamamia, Odala Sande, Agness Thawani, Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Evelyn Viola, Hannock Tweya, Petros Tembo, Wapu Masambuka, Richard Anderson, Caryl Feldacker

“…As DSD options expand across sub-Saharan Africa, RoC's preferences and perspectives on community-based DSD versus clinic-based care models warrants attention. …”
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The iGains4Gains model guides irrigation water conservation and allocation to enhance nexus gains across water, food, carbon emissions, and nature by Bruce Lankford, Nafn Amdar, Matthew McCartney, Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

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Neonatal BCG vaccination and child survival in TB-exposed and TB-unexposed children: a prospective cohort study by Peter Aaby, Per Kallestrup, Christine Stabell Benn, Sanne M Thysen, Ane Fisker, Victor Francisco Gomes, Frauke Rudolf, Christian Wejse, Adam Roth

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Development and Testing of a Patient Outcome Measure for Interprofessional Tuberculosis Care: A Delphi Study by Bau D. Ardyansyah, Reinie Cordier, Margo Brewer, Dave Parsons

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Síndrome de Sheehan: marcador de subdesarrollo by Alfredo Jácome Roca

“…Resultados: las series más grandes provinieron de países como India y China, y algunas de América Latina, aunque también hubo otras provenientes de países desarrollados. Las originadas en África no mostraron el problema real, ya que muchos pacientes morían sin ir al hospital o permanecían bajo el manejo de chamanes. …”
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Safety of Drinking Water from Primary Water Sources and Implications for the General Public in Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi, Sarah, Namubiru, Roland, Kamugisha, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Fred, Ssempijja, Alfred, Omachonu Okpanachi, Hellen, Wambui Kinyi, Jovile Kasande, Atusiimirwe, Dickson Stuart, Tayebwa, Joy, Suubo, Edgar Mario, Fernandez, Nathan, Nshakira, Andrew, Tamale

“…,ere is scarcity of information about the quality and safety of drinking water in Africa. Without such vital information, sustainable development goal number 6 which promotes availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation remains elusive especially in developing countries. …”
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Corporate Financing and Risk Management in the Banking Sector in Uganda During and Post Covid-19. Evidence from Kabale District by Semusu, Alex, Byamukama , Eliab Mpora

“…The study examined the effects of corporate financing and risk management in the banking sector in East Africa during and Post Covid-19 tapping on evidence from the Kabale district in Uganda. …”
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Plasmodium Falciparum Genetic Diversity and Multiplicity of Infection Among Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Malaria-Infected Individuals in Uganda. by Mwesigwa, Alex, Ocan, Moses, Cummings, Bryan, Musinguzi, Benson, Kiyaga, Shahid, Kiwuwa, Steven M., Okoboi, Stephen, Castelnuovo, Barbara, Bikaitwoha, Everd Maniple, Kalyango, Joan N., Karamagi, Charles, Nankabirwa, Joaniter I., Nsobya, Samuel L., Byakika‐Kibwika, Pauline

“…Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) remains a significant public health challenge globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where it accounts for 99% of all malaria infections. …”
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African Childhood “Reawakened”: Using Cultural Studies Theory in Understanding the Use of Symbolism in Camara Laye’s The African Child. by Johnson, Ocan, Lillian, Tindyebwa

“…Beyond the specific results of the study, this article makes a contribution to the development of complementary methods in children’s literature from Africa and it points to directions for further sub-classifications of the use of symbolism in children’s literature that could not be achieved on the basis of this data alone.…”
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