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View article: Trends and inequalities in HIV testing uptake among pregnant women during antenatal care in Ghana: a decomposition analysis from 2008 to 2022
Trends and inequalities in HIV testing uptake among pregnant women during antenatal care in Ghana: a decomposition analysis from 2008 to 2022 Open
Background Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing during antenatal care (ANC) is pivotal for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), facilitating early initiation of antiretroviral therapy, infant prophylaxis, and retention…
View article: A scoping review of acceptance and utilization of electronic health records among healthcare professionals in Ghana
A scoping review of acceptance and utilization of electronic health records among healthcare professionals in Ghana Open
Background Globally, high-income countries have made significant strides in the implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). This review aimed to map existing evidence on factors influencing the acceptance and utilisation of EHRs am…
View article: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB); an evolving threat to the nigerian health system; a review
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB); an evolving threat to the nigerian health system; a review Open
Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an increasing public health issue that threatens the efforts in the treatment and control of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, including in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
View article: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB); an evolving threat to the nigerian health system; a review
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB); an evolving threat to the nigerian health system; a review Open
Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is an increasing public health issue that threatens the efforts in the treatment and control of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide, including in Nigeria. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),…
View article: Community-acquired Acinetobacter pneumonia associated with Evans syndrome: a case report
Community-acquired Acinetobacter pneumonia associated with Evans syndrome: a case report Open
Introduction and importance: Acinetobacter baumannii , a gram-negative bacterium, is a rare cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), especially concerning immunocompromised individuals due to its resistance to multiple antibiotics. It …
View article: Malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo: how support programs consolidate elimination gains and protect at-risk populations from recrudescence
Malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo: how support programs consolidate elimination gains and protect at-risk populations from recrudescence Open
Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), particularly among pregnant women and children under 5, who bear the highest burden of disease and mortality. Despite efforts to scale up…
View article: National strategies and challenges in the fight against typhoid fever and other invasive salmonellosis in Kenya: the urgency to act
National strategies and challenges in the fight against typhoid fever and other invasive salmonellosis in Kenya: the urgency to act Open
Salmonellosis and typhoid fever are public health challenges in Kenya causing a significant mortality rate, especially among vulnerable children. Typhoid fever is endemic in Kenya, with an estimated 126 000 cases occurring annually. In mos…
View article: Prevalence and risk of antibiotic self-medication and unexpected determinants among patients admitted to the emergency department in a resource-limited setting: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence and risk of antibiotic self-medication and unexpected determinants among patients admitted to the emergency department in a resource-limited setting: a cross-sectional study Open
Background The overuse of antibiotics without a medical prescription has a major consequence: the development of bacterial resistance, which can lead to incurable invasive infections and increase global mortality. This study aims to determ…
View article: Driving and sustaining trauma-informed organizational change: The role of healthcare leadership
Driving and sustaining trauma-informed organizational change: The role of healthcare leadership Open
Trauma is a major public health concern, both omnipresent and burdensome. Trauma-informed care [TIC] is regarded as a multilevel approach that alters the way organizations perceive and address trauma. TIC has shown a beneficial impact on p…
View article: Acute respiratory infections and its associated risk factors among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana: a multinomial regression analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey
Acute respiratory infections and its associated risk factors among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana: a multinomial regression analysis of the 2022 demographic and health survey Open
Background Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) remain a critical health concern, particularly among children aged 6–59 months, where they are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Globally, ARIs significantly contr…
View article: Evidence of neglect of the elderly in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol
Evidence of neglect of the elderly in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction The elderly constitute a significant demographic in society, relying on social and healthcare support of its country. However, despite their vulnerability and dependence, instances of negligence within sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalence and factors associated with newborn care practices among caregivers: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis in sub-Saharan Africa Open
IntroductionBetween 1990 and 2022, the global under-five and neonatal mortality rates decreased by 62% and 56%, respectively. However, neonatal mortality is still on the rise in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the WHO essential newborn care pa…
View article: Uptake and Effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine during Pregnancy in Africa: A Scoping Review
Uptake and Effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine during Pregnancy in Africa: A Scoping Review Open
Malaria poses a significant threat to pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitating effective interventions like the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP). However, challen…
View article: Self-management needs, strategies and support for individuals with sickle cell disease in developing countries: a scoping review
Self-management needs, strategies and support for individuals with sickle cell disease in developing countries: a scoping review Open
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) poses a significant global health burden, particularly affecting individuals in developing countries with constrained healthcare resources. While research on self-management in the context of SCD is e…
View article: Ownership and usage of insecticide-treated nets in Ghana: a scoping review of facilitators and barriers
Ownership and usage of insecticide-treated nets in Ghana: a scoping review of facilitators and barriers Open
Understanding and addressing protective factors and barriers influencing ITN ownership and usage are crucial for enhancing malaria prevention strategies and achieving sustainable progress in combating malaria in endemic areas. Collaborativ…
View article: Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Assessment, and Management of Sickle-Cell Disease: A Meta-Aggregative Review
Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Assessment, and Management of Sickle-Cell Disease: A Meta-Aggregative Review Open
Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) presents significant health challenges globally. Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature synthesizing evidence on healthcare professionals’ knowledge, a…
View article: Adherence patterns, risk factors and complications among patients with tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study at Nsawam Government Hospital
Adherence patterns, risk factors and complications among patients with tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study at Nsawam Government Hospital Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, and the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent prior to COVID-19 pandemic. TB substantially affects adults during their most productive years. Howev…
View article: Risk of endothelial dysfunction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Sprague-Dawley rats: Nitric oxide in focus
Risk of endothelial dysfunction in streptozotocin-induced diabetic Sprague-Dawley rats: Nitric oxide in focus Open
Endothelial dysfunction in diabetes manifests in part as reduction of nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, which leads to inadequate relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle and a disparity between the vasoconstrictive and vasorelaxant intra…
View article: Detoxification enzymes activities in deltamethrin and bendiocarb resistant and susceptible malarial vectors (<i>Anopheles gambiae</i>) breeding in Bichi agricultural and residential sites, Kano state, Nigeria
Detoxification enzymes activities in deltamethrin and bendiocarb resistant and susceptible malarial vectors (<i>Anopheles gambiae</i>) breeding in Bichi agricultural and residential sites, Kano state, Nigeria Open
Insecticide resistance is an important impediment to malaria control effort. Knowledge of insecticides resistance status is an essential tools to governmental, nongovernmental and insecticides producing industries whose daily challenge is …
View article: Hypolipidemic Activity of Solvents Extracts of Khaya senegalensis Stem Bark in Diet Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats
Hypolipidemic Activity of Solvents Extracts of Khaya senegalensis Stem Bark in Diet Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats Open
Introduction: Hyperlipidemia is a modifiable risk factor of an important killer disease “cardiovascular diseases”, which account for as much mortality as infectious disease, nutritional deficiency and maternal and prenatal disease combine…