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View article: Mapping the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections in the Western Pacific Region: a spatial modelling study
Mapping the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections in the Western Pacific Region: a spatial modelling study Open
National Health and Medical Research Council (1153727 ACE-NTD).
View article: Mapping Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Hunan Province, China
Mapping Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Hunan Province, China Open
Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a major public health challenge in China, with varying treatment outcomes across different regions. Understanding the spatial distribution of DR-TB treatment outcomes is crucial for t…
View article: Ecological-level factors associated with tuberculosis incidence and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ecological-level factors associated with tuberculosis incidence and mortality: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of morbidity and mortality, with the risk of infection affected by both individual and ecological-level factors. While systematic reviews on individual-level factors exist, there …
View article: Impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes: a systematic review
Impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes: a systematic review Open
Objectives This systematic review aimed to summarise existing literature on the impacts of armed conflicts on tuberculosis burden and treatment outcomes. Design A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Rev…
View article: Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review
Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review Open
Introduction People having close contact with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients are at increased risk of contracting and developing the disease. However, no comprehensive review has been undertaken to estimate the burden of DR-T…
View article: Economic burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis on patients and households: a global systematic review and meta-analysis
Economic burden of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis on patients and households: a global systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a major health threat worldwide, causing a significant economic burden to patients and their families. Due to the longer duration of treatment and expensive second-line medicine, the economic bu…
View article: Population-Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Childhood Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa
Population-Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Childhood Stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Importance Identifying modifiable risk factors associated with childhood stunting in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is imperative for the development of evidence-based interventions and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Objective To …
View article: Protocol for a systematic review of long-term physical sequelae and financial burden of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
Protocol for a systematic review of long-term physical sequelae and financial burden of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis Open
Introduction Multidrug resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) tuberculosis (TB) are major public health threats that are significant causes of physical sequelae and financial consequences for infected people. Treatment for MD…
View article: Prognostication of treatment non-compliance among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the course of their follow-up: a logistic regression–based machine learning algorithm
Prognostication of treatment non-compliance among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the course of their follow-up: a logistic regression–based machine learning algorithm Open
Introduction Drug compliance is the act of taking medication on schedule or taking medication as prescribed and obeying other medical instructions. It is the most crucial aspect in the treatment of chronic diseases particularly for patient…
View article: Incidence and determinants of nosocomial infection among hospital admitted adult chronic disease patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North–West Ethiopia, 2016–2020
Incidence and determinants of nosocomial infection among hospital admitted adult chronic disease patients in University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North–West Ethiopia, 2016–2020 Open
Background Nosocomial infections are major public health problem which affects more than 100 million patients each year globally. This leads to prolonged hospital stays, a high mortality rate, and a vast financial burden to the healthcare …
View article: Unintended medication discrepancies and associated factors upon patient admission to the internal medicine wards: identified through medication reconciliation
Unintended medication discrepancies and associated factors upon patient admission to the internal medicine wards: identified through medication reconciliation Open
Background Medication reconciliation (MedRec) is a widely accepted tool for the identification and resolution of unintended medication discrepancies (UMD). Objective This study aimed at assessing the magnitude and associated factors of UMD…
View article: Development and validation of a nomogram for the prediction of late culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients in North West Ethiopia: An application of prediction modelling
Development and validation of a nomogram for the prediction of late culture conversion among multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients in North West Ethiopia: An application of prediction modelling Open
Introduction Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis has impeded tuberculosis prevention and control due to its low treatment efficiency and prolonged infectious periods. Early culture conversion status has long been used as a predictor of good …
View article: Development and Validation of a Nomogram for the Prediction of Unfavorable Treatment Outcome Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in North West Ethiopia: An Application of Prediction Modelling
Development and Validation of a Nomogram for the Prediction of Unfavorable Treatment Outcome Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in North West Ethiopia: An Application of Prediction Modelling Open
The developed nomogram can be used for individualized prediction of unfavorable treatment outcomes in MDR-TB patients for it has a satisfactory level of accuracy and good calibration. The model is clinically interpretable and was found to …
View article: A Score to Predict the Risk of Major Adverse Drug Reactions Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia, 2014–2019
A Score to Predict the Risk of Major Adverse Drug Reactions Among Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia, 2014–2019 Open
A history of baseline khat use, co-morbidity, and long-term drug regimen use are helpful to predict individual risk of major adverse events in MDR-TB patients with a satisfactory degree of accuracy (AUC = 0.77).
View article: Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women In Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel Analysis Using Recent Demographic And Health Survey
Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women In Sub-Saharan Africa: Multilevel Analysis Using Recent Demographic And Health Survey Open
Background: Family planning is a low-cost, high-impact public health and development strategy to improve child and maternal health. However, there is a lack of evidence on modern contraceptive use and determinants in sub-Saharan Africa. He…
View article: Knowledge and Practice for Prevention of Bovine Tuberculosis and Its Derivers Among HIV Positive People in Bahir Dar City Public Hospitals, Ethiopia
Knowledge and Practice for Prevention of Bovine Tuberculosis and Its Derivers Among HIV Positive People in Bahir Dar City Public Hospitals, Ethiopia Open
In conclusion, the present study showed that the level of good knowledge and practice of the participant for bovine TB was low. Hence, tailor-made training by medical and veterinary professionals on the identified risk factors is recommend…
View article: Occupational Health Problems among Seasonal and Migrant Farmworkers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Occupational Health Problems among Seasonal and Migrant Farmworkers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Occupational health problems among seasonal and migrant farmworkers in northwest Ethiopia remain a major public health problem. Hence, implementing tailored preventive measures like training on health and safety, and hazard control measure…
View article: Predicting the environmental suitability for onchocerciasis in Africa as an aid to elimination planning
Predicting the environmental suitability for onchocerciasis in Africa as an aid to elimination planning Open
Recent evidence suggests that, in some foci, elimination of onchocerciasis from Africa may be feasible with mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin. To achieve continental elimination of transmission, mapping surveys will need to be c…
View article: Behavioral factors affecting soil-transmitted helminthiasis among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow-up in Dembia, Ethiopia
Behavioral factors affecting soil-transmitted helminthiasis among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow-up in Dembia, Ethiopia Open
Background Globally, 2 billion people infected with soil-transmitted helminthiasis, nearly 250 million women live in helminthiasis endemic area. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region by soil-transmitted helminths. The prevalence o…
View article: Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women in Sub-saharan Africa: Multilevel Analysis Using Recent Demographic and Health Survey
Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women in Sub-saharan Africa: Multilevel Analysis Using Recent Demographic and Health Survey Open
Background: Family planning is a low-cost, high-impact public health and development strategy to improve child and maternal health. However, there is a lack of evidence on modern contraceptive use and determinants in sub-Saharan Africa. He…
View article: Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women in sub-Saharan Africa; Multilevel Analysis of Recent Demographic and Health Survey
Determinants of Modern Contraceptive Utilization Among Married Women in sub-Saharan Africa; Multilevel Analysis of Recent Demographic and Health Survey Open
Background Family planning is a low-cost, high-impact public health and development strategy. Planned pregnancies are essential for both the child and mother’s health. However, there is a lack of evidence on modern contraceptive use and de…
View article: Self-Reported Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Factors among Restaurant Workers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020
Self-Reported Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Factors among Restaurant Workers in Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020 Open
Introduction. Globally, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have resulted in occupational disability and injury. Of these, restaurant workers are among the high-risk professionals usually affected by WMSDs. In Ethiopia, evidence…