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View article: HPV Vaccination in the U.S. Midwest: Barriers and Facilitators of Initiation and Completion in Adolescents and Young Adults
HPV Vaccination in the U.S. Midwest: Barriers and Facilitators of Initiation and Completion in Adolescents and Young Adults Open
Background/Objectives: HPV vaccination uptake among adolescents and young adults in the US remains low, and coverage in the Midwest falls short of the Healthy People 2030 goal of 80%. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of adolescents and yo…
View article: Schistosoma haematobium infection and associated risk factors among pre-school age children in Gambella, Ethiopia
Schistosoma haematobium infection and associated risk factors among pre-school age children in Gambella, Ethiopia Open
View article: Performance of Urine Reagent Test Strips in Detecting Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Individual and Pooled Urine Samples
Performance of Urine Reagent Test Strips in Detecting Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Individual and Pooled Urine Samples Open
This study evaluated the performance of urine reagent strips (URSs) in detecting Schistosoma haematobium infection in individual and pooled urine samples. Between June 2022 and April 2023, 2634 urine samples (10 mL each) from school-age ch…
View article: Effect of Praziquantel Treatment on the Nutritional Status of Children Infected with Schistosoma haematobium
Effect of Praziquantel Treatment on the Nutritional Status of Children Infected with Schistosoma haematobium Open
This quasi-experimental trial examined the relationship between Schistosoma haematobium infection and nutritional status, and the impact of single dose praziquantel (PZQ) therapy on undernutrition. A total of 353 children were examined, 11…
View article: Knowledge and practices of parents of school age children towards Helminthiasis and malaria in northwestern Ethiopia
Knowledge and practices of parents of school age children towards Helminthiasis and malaria in northwestern Ethiopia Open
In general female responding parent, higher household income, and washing with soap after toilet or eating washed cabbage/fruit were associated with decreased risk of intestinal helminthiasis infection in children. In addition, higher inco…
View article: Efficacy of Praziquantel in Treating Schistosoma haematobium Infection Among Ethiopian Children
Efficacy of Praziquantel in Treating Schistosoma haematobium Infection Among Ethiopian Children Open
Background/Objectives: Praziquantel is a cornerstone of schistosomiasis control and elimination efforts. Continued surveillance of praziquantel efficacy is needed to monitor for the development of resistance, as well as to help public heal…
View article: Clinical sensitivity and time-to-result of a cascaded pooled testing approach for assessing the prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection
Clinical sensitivity and time-to-result of a cascaded pooled testing approach for assessing the prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection Open
Background This study compared the clinical sensitivity and the time-to-result of an individual testing (IT) and a cascaded pooled testing approach (CPT; a positive test result in a pooled sample triggers examination of smaller-sized pools…
View article: Methodological Assessment of a Review of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in India
Methodological Assessment of a Review of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in India Open
A well-conducted review provides quality evidence to inform policy and practice. It is important that the review is as rigorous and as fully reported as possible if the evidence from the review is incorporated into clinical practice. We ar…
View article: Evaluating the Performance of FlukeCatcher at Detecting Urogenital Schistosomiasis
Evaluating the Performance of FlukeCatcher at Detecting Urogenital Schistosomiasis Open
Urine filtration microscopy (UFM) lacks sensitivity in detecting low-intensity Schistosoma haematobium infections. In pursuit of a superior alternative, this study evaluated the performance of FlukeCatcher microscopy (FCM) at detecting S. …
View article: Assessment of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Abobo Communities in Gambella Regional State, Southwestern Ethiopia
Assessment of Urogenital Schistosomiasis Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Abobo Communities in Gambella Regional State, Southwestern Ethiopia Open
Background: Knowledge about community awareness and practices related to a disease, among other things, helps to plan relevant control strategies. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) of the community in Abobo …
View article: Evaluation of Theoretical Frameworks to Detect Correlates of HPV Vaccination in the Midwest, US, Using Structural Equation Modeling
Evaluation of Theoretical Frameworks to Detect Correlates of HPV Vaccination in the Midwest, US, Using Structural Equation Modeling Open
Knowledge of a valid, well-designed, and targeted theory-based framework helps better characterize reasons for HPV vaccine hesitancy and identify promising approaches to increase vaccination rates for eligible individuals. This study evalu…
View article: Correction: Cancer signs and risk factors awareness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a population-based survey
Correction: Cancer signs and risk factors awareness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a population-based survey Open
View article: Biomarkers of Toxic Exposure and Oxidative Stress Among U.S. Adult Users of Premium Cigar Versus Other Cigar Subtypes: 2013–2019
Biomarkers of Toxic Exposure and Oxidative Stress Among U.S. Adult Users of Premium Cigar Versus Other Cigar Subtypes: 2013–2019 Open
Introduction Cigars are currently the second-highest-used combustible tobacco product among U.S. adults, but knowledge about health effects of premium cigars versus other cigar subtype use is limited. Aims and Methods This study analyzed t…
View article: Cancer signs and risk factors awareness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a population-based survey
Cancer signs and risk factors awareness in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a population-based survey Open
Background There is a paucity of data on public awareness of cancer in Ethiopia. This study assessed cancer signs, symptoms, and risk factors awareness among individuals aged 18 and older in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method A population-based…
View article: Performance of Urine Reagent Strips in Detecting the Presence and Estimating the Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosoma haematobium Infection
Performance of Urine Reagent Strips in Detecting the Presence and Estimating the Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosoma haematobium Infection Open
The performance of the urine reagent strips (URS) in detecting the presence and estimating the intensity of Schistosoma haematobium infection was evaluated using urine filtration microscopy as a reference standard. Urine samples collected …
View article: Intestinal Helminth Infection, Anemia, Undernutrition and Academic Performance among School Children in Northwestern Ethiopia
Intestinal Helminth Infection, Anemia, Undernutrition and Academic Performance among School Children in Northwestern Ethiopia Open
This study examined the prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminth infections and their association with anemia, undernutrition, and academic performance among school children in Maksegnit, northwestern Ethiopia. A total of 1205 schoo…
View article: Heterogeneity and Risk of Bias in Studies Examining Risk Factors for Severe Illness and Death in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Heterogeneity and Risk of Bias in Studies Examining Risk Factors for Severe Illness and Death in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized the evidence on the impacts of demographics and comorbidities on the clinical outcomes of COVID-19, as well as the sources of the heterogeneity and publication bias of the relevant studi…
View article: Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in non-human primates in rural and urban areas of Ethiopia
Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in non-human primates in rural and urban areas of Ethiopia Open
Non-Human Primates (NHPs) harbor Cryptosporidium genotypes that can infect humans and vice versa. NHPs Chlorocebus aethiops and Colobus guereza and humans have overlapping territories in some regions of Ethiopia, which may increase the ris…
View article: Exposure to Toxicants Associated With Use and Transitions Between Cigarettes, e-Cigarettes, and No Tobacco
Exposure to Toxicants Associated With Use and Transitions Between Cigarettes, e-Cigarettes, and No Tobacco Open
This national cohort study provides evidence on the potential harm reduction associated with transitioning from exclusive cigarette use or dual use to exclusive e-cigarette use. e-Cigarettes tend to supplement cigarettes through dual use i…
View article: Social disorganization and new HIV diagnoses, 2013‐2017, Florida: Rural‐urban differences
Social disorganization and new HIV diagnoses, 2013‐2017, Florida: Rural‐urban differences Open
Purpose To compare the role of neighborhood social disorganization factors on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis rates in urban and rural areas in Florida, we conducted an ecologic study of HIV diagnosis rates during 2013‐2017 an…
View article: Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from humans in Ethiopia
Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from humans in Ethiopia Open
Data on the distribution and genotype of Cryptosporidium species is limited in Ethiopia. This study examined the presence and genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium species circulating in Ethiopian human population. Stool samples collected f…
View article: Infection-associated biofilms and statins: protocol for systematic review
Infection-associated biofilms and statins: protocol for systematic review Open
Introduction Owing to their propensity for being associated with infections, biofilms have become a focus in infectious disease research. There is evidence suggesting that statins, which are commonly used for prevention of cardiovascular d…
View article: Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Meat Processing Workers in Nebraska, USA, and Effectiveness of Risk Mitigation Measures
Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Meat Processing Workers in Nebraska, USA, and Effectiveness of Risk Mitigation Measures Open
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted the meat processing industry in the United States. We sought to detail demographics and outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections among workers …
View article: Polysubstance use and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) cohort
Polysubstance use and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) cohort Open
Evidence for a relationship between polysubstance use, depression, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is limited. The objectives of this study were to examine the associations of depression, illicit drug, and alcohol use with ad…
View article: Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Meat Processing Workers in Nebraska, USA, and Effectiveness of Risk Mitigation Measures
Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission among Meat Processing Workers in Nebraska, USA, and Effectiveness of Risk Mitigation Measures Open
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted the meat processing industry in the United States. We sought to detail demographics and outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections among workers …
View article: Risk Factors for Severe Illness and Death in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Risk Factors for Severe Illness and Death in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized the evidence on the impact of demographics and comorbidities with clinical outcomes of COVID-19, including severe illness, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), and deat…
View article: Risk factors for severe illness and death in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Risk factors for severe illness and death in COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized the evidence on the impact of demographics and comorbidities with clinical outcomes of COVID-19, including severe illness, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), and deat…
View article: Evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of praziquantel against schistosomes in seven countries with ongoing large-scale deworming programs
Evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of praziquantel against schistosomes in seven countries with ongoing large-scale deworming programs Open
View article: Structural equation modeling to detect correlates of childhood vaccination: A moderated mediation analysis
Structural equation modeling to detect correlates of childhood vaccination: A moderated mediation analysis Open
Full vaccination rate was relatively low among children in Mysore, especially among parents who were unsure about the benefits of routine vaccination and those with low educational levels. Interventions increasing awareness of the benefits…
View article: Sex Differences, Cocaine Use, and Liver Fibrosis Among African Americans in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV Cohort
Sex Differences, Cocaine Use, and Liver Fibrosis Among African Americans in the Miami Adult Studies on HIV Cohort Open
Background: HIV infection disproportionally affects African Americans. Liver disease is a major cause of non-HIV morbidity and mortality in this population. Substance abuse accelerates HIV disease and may facilitate progressi…