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Sociodemographic Variations in Communication on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS with Parents, Family Members and Teachers Among In-school Adolescents: A Multi Site Study in Tanzania and South Africa
(Sage Publications, 6/1/2009)Aims: To identify with whom in-school adolescents preferred to communicate about sexuality, and to study adolescents’ communication on HIV/AIDS, abstinence and condoms with parents/guardians, other adult family members, ... -
Sociodemographic Variations in Communication on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS with Parents, Family members and Teachers among In-school Adolescents: a Multi-site Study in Tanzania and South Africa
(National Library of Medicine, 2013-06)Aims: To identify with whom in-school adolescents preferred to communicate about sexuality, and to study adolescents' communication on HIV/AIDS, abstinence and condoms with parents/guardians, other adult family members, ... -
SPARC the Change: What the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center Has Learned about Improving Strategic Health Purchasing in Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group - HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM, 2022-12-06)Embodied in the goals of universal health coverage (UHC) are societal norms about ethics, equity, solidarity, and social justice. As African countries work toward UHC, it is important for their governments to use all ... -
Special issue on External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine: Current Challenges and Future Trends
(Biochemia Medica, 2017-02)Quality assurance in the modern clinical laboratory is evidenced through the complementary processes of internal quality control and external quality assessment, also known as proficiency testing. By these processes and ... -
The SPIN Framework to Control and Prevent the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea
(2023-02-28)A full grasp of the epidemiological factors promoting transmission is necessary for responding to highly infectious diseases, which involves their control and prevention. With the recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease ... -
Status of modern contraceptive use among married women in Debre Birhan District, Ethiopia
(Academic Journals, 10/31/2014)Unless evidence based decisions are made based on local contexts, the low prevalence level of contraceptive use and the corresponding higher total fertility rate will make Ethiopia to remain the most populous country in ... -
Status of Respectful Maternal Care in Ndola and Kitwe Districts of Zambia
(Clinics in Mother and Child Health, 2018-07-16)Background: The purpose of the assessment was to conduct an evaluation on the status of respectful maternal care Ndola and Kitwe districts in the Copperbelt Province. Methods: The assessment used a cross-sectional study ... -
Strengthening health systems in communities: the experiences of Amref Health Africa
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016-11-25)Africa is grappling with a set of challenges including; a multiple disease burden, malnutrition, illiteracy, environmental degradation, inequality, inequity, debilitating poverty situation and governance of the available ... -
Strengthening Health Systems in Communities: The Experiences of Amref Health Africa
(PubMed, 2016)Africa is grappling with a set of challenges including; a multiple disease burden, malnutrition, illiteracy, environmental degradation, inequality, inequity, debilitating poverty situation and governance of the available ... -
Stroke distribution patterns and characteristics in Kenya’s leading public health tertiary institutions: Kenyatta National Hospital and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(Cardiovascular Journal of Africa, 2018-03)Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. However, there is limited clinic-epidemiological data on stroke to inform decision making. This study sought to establish ... -
"Supplying the Surgical Needs of Developing Countries"
(1977)Introduction It has been my good fortune over the last 30 years to have connections with some 75 rural hospitals in East Africa and I have been able to visit others in different parts of Africa and the Middle East and ... -
A Survey of Knowledge and Attitudes Relating to Cervical and Breast Cancer among Women in Ethiopia
(BMC Public Health, 2018-08-29)Background: Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the two leading cancers among women in Ethiopia. This study investigated knowledge and attitudes related to these two types of cancer among women in 4 zones of Ethiopia. ... -
Systematic and Meta-analysis of Factors Associated with Preeclampsia and Eclampsia in Sub-Saharan Africa
(PLOS ONE, 2020-08-19)Background Preeclampsia and eclampsia are common complications of pregnancy globally, including sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Although it has a high burden on maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, evidence ... -
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Associated Factors of Gender-Based Violence against Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
(MDPI, 2021-04-21)A systematic review and meta-analysis were employed to address the associated factors of gender-based violence (GBV) in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis ... -
Trachoma and Its Determinants in Mojo and Lume Districts of Ethiopia
(Pan African Medical Journa, 12/25/2012)Introduction: Trachoma is a public health problem in Ethiopia accounting for 35?50% of cases of blindness. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of trachoma and its determinant factors in Mojo and Lume districts. ... -
Transforming Healthcare in Uganda: An Overview of Amref Health Africa’s Work in 2022
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Trends of preeclampsia/eclampsia and maternal and neonatal outcomes among women delivering in Addis Ababa selected government hospitals, Ethiopia: a retrospective cross-sectional study
(Pan African Medical Journal, 11/26/2016)Introduction: the burden of preeclampsia has been a major concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Preeclampsia is associated with substantial maternal complications, both acute and long-term. ... -
The True Disease Pattern in East Africa. Part 1
(East African Medical Journal Vol. 60 No. 7, 1982-07)Generally, most disease episodes are of short du ration and cause little disability. They are mainly subject to self-<:are and rarely appear in routine reporting systems. In East Africa, however, even serious diseases ... -
Tuberculosis Burden in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2016: Evidence from the Global Burden of Diseases 2016 Study
(PubMed, 2018-09-01)Background: The burden of Tuberculosis (TB) has not been comprehensively evaluated over the last 25 years in Ethiopia. In this study, we used the 2016 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) data to ... -
Tuberculosis Treatment and Resulting Abnormal Blood Glucose: a Scoping Review of Studies from 1981 - 2021
(2022-12)Hyperglycaemia is a risk factor for tuberculosis. Evidence of changes in blood glucose levels during and after tuberculosis treatment is unclear. Conclusion: Elevated blood glucose in normoglycaemic patients receiving ...