Hospital Systems
Lifetime HIV testing frequency among women in sub-Saharan Africa
From the abstract: “This study examines the factors influencing lifetime HIV testing frequency among reproductive-age women in SSA.”
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Implications, context and the limits of the evidence.
Hospital Systems
Blood parameters among adult diabetes patients in Garowe, Somalia
From the abstract: “Thus, this study aimed to assess hematological parameters and associated factors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in comparison to healthy controls attending hospitals in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia, from October 1 to November 15, 2024.”
Public Health
Traditional uvulectomy among Sudanese children and adolescents
From the abstract: “Our study aimed to assess the prevalence and practice of traditional uvulectomy among Sudanese children and adolescents, along with maternal perceptions, and identify associated risk factors.”
Public Health
Obstetric danger-sign awareness among antenatal patients in Hargeisa
From the abstract: “This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of obstetric danger signs and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Hargeisa, Somaliland.”
Research & Evidence
Helicobacter pylori among symptomatic patients at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
From the abstract: “This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of H. pylori infection and predisposing factors among patients with gastrointestinal symptoms attending Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.”
Financing & Policy
Yellow fever immunoprevention and immunomodulation: a research review
From the abstract: “Immunological evidence confirmed strong and durable humoral and cellular responses, consistent with foundational studies conducted prior to 2020.”
Research & Evidence
Sickle cell maternity care: women’s and providers’ experiences
From the abstract: “To explore these issues a qualitative synthesis was conducted incorporating the views of women with SCD or SCT as well as healthcare professionals working with these women in maternity settings.”
Public Health
Rat population genetics in a Madagascar plague focus
From the abstract: “Sampling was conducted in six villages of the Azobenzene district, both inside houses and in habitat outside villages.”
Hospital Systems
Relatives’ willingness to donate kidneys at Muhimbili Hospital, Tanzania
From the abstract: “Data were collected using a questionnaire comprised of inquiries on socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and willingness to donate and analyzed using the Stata 18 software.”
Hospital Systems
Neonatal sepsis and antibiotic resistance at Dilla University Hospital
From the abstract: “This study was done to assess the culture-positive sepsis, antibiotic susceptibility patterns, and associated factors among neonates attending Dilla University Referral Hospital, southern Ethiopia.”