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Abortion Related Stigma: A Case Study of Abortion Stigma in Regions with High and Low Incidences of Unsafe Abortion
(East African Medical Journal, 2016-03)Background: Abortion accounts for 35% of maternal mortality in Kenya. Kenya has reported an increase in the rate of unsafe abortions from 32 to 48 per 1000 women of reproductive age in 2002 and 2012 respectively. During ... -
Abortion Stigma Correlates: Comparing Two Kenyan Counties in High and Low Incidence of Unsafe Abortion
(Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2014-11-26)Increase in unsafe abortion incidence rate (from 32 to 48 per 1000 WRA) in the last 10 years in Kenya (APHRC 2013) •In 2012, 465,000 women treated for complications from incomplete or unsafe abortions •119,912 women ... -
Academic Careers in Global Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
(Journal of Global Health, 2020-06)The burden of respiratory and critical illness is high worldwide, yet specialist care is underrepresented in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [1]. For many areas of medicine, the past decade has witnessed tremendous ... -
Accelerating onchocerciasis elimination in humanitarian settings: lessons from South Sudan
(Int Health, 2025-03-04)There is persistent meso- and hyperendemicity of onchocerciasis (river blindness) in South Sudan, a country that has endured armed conflict for many years. In 2018, Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with local communities, ... -
Acceptability, Usability, and Views on Deployment of Peek, a Mobile Phone mHealth Intervention for Eye Care in Kenya: Qualitative Study
(JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH, 5/9/2016)Background: The Portable Eye Examination Kit (Peek) is a mobile phone–based ophthalmic testing system that has been developed to perform comprehensive eye examinations. Shortages in ophthalmic personnel, the high cost, and ... -
Acceptance of a Malaria Vaccine by caregivers of sick children in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 5/1/2014)Background Several malaria vaccines are currently in clinical trials and are expected to provide an improved strategy for malaria control. Prior to introduction of a new vaccine, policymakers must consider the socio cultural ... -
Acceptance of a Malaria Vaccine by Caregivers of Sick Children in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 5/5/2014)Background: Several malaria vaccines are currently in clinical trials and are expected to provide an improved strategy for malaria control. Prior to introduction of a new vaccine, policymakers must consider the socio ... -
Access to HIV Prevention Services among Gender-based Violence Survivors in Tanzania
(Pan African Medical Journal, 12/25/2012)Introduction: Currently, Tanzania's HIV prevalence is 5.7%. Gender inequality and Gender Based Violence (GBV) are among factors fuelling the spread of HIV in Tanzania. This study was conducted to assess universal access ... -
Accessibility to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Education Among Marginalized Youth in Selected Districts of Tanzania
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction: access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables young people make informed choices on sexuality ... -
Accessing BUKU first time user
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Accessing E-Resources using MyLoft
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AccessPhysiotherapy: Getting Started Guide
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Achievement of one health multi-sectoral collaboration in containment of Rift Valley Fever outbreak, Sudan, Red Sea State 2019
(Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Public Health Association, 2025)Rift Valley Fever is endemic in Sudan, with a notable outbreak declared in 2019, affecting multiple states. In this study, we examine the Red Sea State, Sudan’s experience in applying the One Health approach, to contain ... -
Achieving Rapid Behaviour Changein the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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ACN 119: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
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ACN 130: Specialized Areas in Critical Care Nursing
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ACN120: Essentials of Critical Care Nursing
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ACN129: Complementary concepts in Critical Care Nursing
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Adapting a Club-based Medication Delivery Strategy to a Hypertension Context: The CLUBMEDS Study in Nigeria
(BMJ, 2019-06-10)Introduction The prevalence of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa is among the world’s highest; however, awareness, treatment and control of hypertension in this region are suboptimal. Among other barriers, the ... -
Adaptive Scenarios in Quality Improvement (QI): a Case Study of an International Health Development and Research Organization Embracing Change
(International Journal of Health Sciences & Research, 10/8/2015)Background: Health care organizations are under immense pressure to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care delivery. To date little research into how health organizations in resource-limited settings take up, ...
