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African health policy, systems and evidence ·
From the abstract: “This study aimed to assess the perceived level of shared decision-making and its predictors in cervical cancer care at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “Hence this study aimed to assess the prevalence of cancer related fatigue and its associated factors among adult cancer patients, Eastern Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “A pretest–posttest quasi-experimental study with an intervention and a comparison group was conducted from March 2021 to February 2022 at Mettu Karl Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Nekemte Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Oromia, Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to determine the presence of three priority fungal pathogens by the World Health Organization (WHO) classification system—Aspergillus species (spp.), Histoplasma spp., and Pneumocystis jirovecii—in patients with symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis, and to develop a molecular tool to support future surveillance.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to assess the spatial distribution of unimproved sanitation and identify its individual and community-level determinants using recent national data to inform targeted interventions.”
From the abstract: “Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between AN-IPV and breastfeeding indicators in Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “A cross‑sectional study was conducted using Demographic and Health Survey data collected between 2022 and 2024 from nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, including 1,446 HIV‑positive women aged 15–49 years.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to assess determinants of cervical cancer screening among women aged 30–49 years in low- and middle-income countries: a multilevel analysis.”
From the abstract: “This study aimed to forecast the prevalence of under-five stunting in Ethiopia for the period 2025–2030 using historical data and time series modeling.”
From the abstract: “Objective: To assess clinical outcomes and associated factors among mechanically ventilated patients in adult intensive care units at Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia, and in2024.”