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African health policy, systems and evidence ·
From the abstract: “This study aimed to identify the sociodemographic, clinical, and inflammatory correlates of circulating IL-17A, with a specific focus on elucidating sex-specific determinants.”
From the abstract: “This study evaluated the effects of three interventions under the ACHIEVE project on viral load outcomes (viral rebound and viral suppression) among HIV-positive orphaned and vulnerable children aged 0–17 years (hereafter referred to as CLHIV) receiving ART in Tanzania.”
From the abstract: “Data collected included dispensing source (over-the-counter [OTC] versus prescription), clinical indication, antibiotics dispensed, course completion, and self-reported repeat antibiotic use within the preceding month.”
From the abstract: “A qualitative study design was employed, including participatory priority-setting and focus group discussions with 801 providers across 24 sites in 12 high HIV-prevalence African countries.”
From the abstract: “This study assessed the level and determinants of content-qualified antenatal care coverage using the 2023–2024 Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey.”
From the abstract: “Therefore, this study aims to determine its prevalence and identify associated factors among adult patients admitted to comprehensive specialized hospitals in Western Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “In this study, I use population-level data from the first round of the Population HIV Impact Assessment to examine the association between years of formal education and HIV treatment adherence (measured via viral load suppression) across seven southern and eastern African countries.”
From the abstract: “This qualitative study employed key informant interviews with 23 participants, including logisticians, pharmacists, store managers, health extension workers, and health program experts.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to determine the prevalence of pathogenic bacteria, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and associated factors of lower respiratory tract infection among Gene Xpert-negative presumptive tuberculosis adult patients at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, eastern Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the mineral composition and physicochemical properties of hora, and the mineral-enriched surrounding soils in the study area.”