Implications, context and the limits of the evidence.
From the abstract: “This study aims to analyse the causes and trends of under-five deaths in Southwest Ethiopia using Gilgel-Gibe Health and Demographic Surveillance System (GGHDSS) database.”
From the abstract: “The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of dental caries in the primary, mixed and permanent dentition among residents in urban, rural and semi-urban Nigeria.”
From the abstract: “Three subsequent FGDs were held among beta testers, involving a total of 22 participants: one mixed-gender adolescent group aged 15–19 years (n = 6), one male young adult group aged 20–24 years (n = 8), and one female young adult group aged 20–24 years (n = 8).”
From the abstract: “This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of absenteeism among children and adolescents with SCD to inform education and health policy.”
From the abstract: “This qualitative study explored challenges and opportunities in hydroxyurea access and adherence among Sickle cell disease patients at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana.”
From the abstract: “A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on patients who underwent gastrointestinal procedures in a hospital in Ethiopia between September 2020 and August 2022.”
From the abstract: “A public health intervention involving active case-finding was conducted in 345 health areas of 15 targeted health districts.”
From the abstract: “This systematic review aimed to synthesise the evidence on the prevalence and lipid profile patterns of adult Ghanaians.”
From the abstract: “Twenty samples of ciprofloxacin 500 mg tablets were collected from retail outlets in six selected sites of the West Gondar Zone including Humera, Mai Kadra, Metema, Gendawuha, Kokit, and Midregenet towns between January and July 2022.”
From the abstract: “A cross-sectional study was conducted at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa, which serves a predominantly low socioeconomic status and high-risk obstetric population.”