Search Results - "Chester Kalinda"

Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review by Sacolo, Hlengiwe, Chimbari, Moses, Kalinda, Chester

“…Schistosomiasis remains a global health problem with an estimated 250 million people in 78 countries infected, of whom 85% live in Sub-Saharan Africa…”
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Closing the gap in our understanding of infectious diseases by Kalinda, Chester, Temfack, Elvis

“…Systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analyses (MA) have become important in addressing specific questions of clinical importance and presenting evidence from an…”
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Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disease diagnostic error in low-resource health care: Observations from a hospital-based cross-sectional study by Lukama, Lufunda, Aldous, Colleen, Michelo, Charles, Kalinda, Chester

“…Although the global burden of ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases is high, data relating to ENT disease epidemiology and diagnostic error in resource-limited…”
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Corrigendum to “Availability of ENT Surgical Procedures and Medication in Low-Income Nation Hospitals: Cause for Concern in Zambia” by Lukama, Lufunda, Kalinda, Chester, Kuhn, Warren, Aldous, Colleen

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A meta-analysis of changes in schistosomiasis prevalence in Zambia: implications on the 2020 elimination target by Kalinda, Chester, Mutengo, Mable, Chimbari, Moses

“…Schistosomiasis affects more than 4 million school-aged children in Zambia, mostly in rural communities due to unsafe water and inadequate sanitation…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis quantifying schistosomiasis infection burden in pre-school aged children (PreSAC) in sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2000-2020 by Kalinda, Chester, Mindu, Tafadzwa, Chimbari, Moses John

“…Following the adoption of the World Health Assembly Resolution WHA 65.21 and Neglected Tropical Diseases road map 2021-2030, schistosomiasis control programmes…”
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Effects of laboratory-induced desiccation on fecundity and survival of Bulinus globosus (Gastropoda: Planorbidae) by Kalinda, Chester, Chimbari, Moses J.

“…Bulinus globosus snails inhabiting ephemeral rivers and ponds in sub-Saharan Africa experience seasonal water-level fluctuations and habitat desiccation. These…”
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Factors Influencing Rapid Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation at Four eThekwini Clinics, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Govere, Sabina M., Kalinda, Chester, Chimbari, Moses J.

“…Timely uptake of Antiretroviral therapy considerably improves the health of people living with the Human Immunodeficiency virus. We conducted a cross-sectional…”
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Availability of ENT Surgical Procedures and Medication in Low-Income Nation Hospitals: Cause for Concern in Zambia by Aldous, Colleen, Kuhn, Warren, Kalinda, Chester, Lukama, Lufunda

“…Background. Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases are an oft overlooked global health concern. Despite their high prevalence and associated morbidity and…”
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Contextual factors and spatial trends of childhood malnutrition in Zambia by Phiri, Million, Mulemena, David, Kalinda, Chester, Odhiambo, Julius Nyerere

“…Background Understanding the national burden and epidemiological profile of childhood malnutrition is central to achieving both national and global health…”
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Barriers and facilitators to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) practices in Southern Africa: A scoping review by Tseole, Nkeka P, Mindu, Tafadzwa, Kalinda, Chester, Chimbari, Moses J

“…A healthy and a dignified life experience requires adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) coverage. However, inadequate WaSH resources remain a…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases among preschool aged children (1-5 years) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional study by Sacolo-Gwebu, Hlengiwe, Chimbari, Moses, Kalinda, Chester

“…Despite efforts to control neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases remain widely prevalent in sub-Saharan…”
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Effects of temperature on the life history traits of intermediate host snails of fascioliasis: A systematic review by Dube, Agrippa, Kalinda, Chester, Manyangadze, Tawanda, Mindu, Tafadzwa, Chimbari, Moses John

“…The impact of climate change has led to variations in various biological processes, leading to altered transmission dynamics of infectious diseases, including…”
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Prevalence of HIV testing uptake among the never-married young men (15–24) in sub-Saharan Africa: An analysis of demographic and health survey data (2015–2020) by Musonda, Emmanuel, Phiri, Million, Shasha, Liness, Bwalya, Chiti, Musemangezhi, Shuko, Ishimwe, Sage Marie Consolatrice, Kalinda, Chester

“…Background In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV and AIDS remain a major public health concern among adolescents and young men. HIV testing is the first critical step for…”
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Training, Attitudes, and Practice (TAP) among healthcare professionals in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality, South Africa: A health promotion and disease prevention perspective by Melariri, Herbert I, Kalinda, Chester, Chimbari, Moses J

“…Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a pivotal role in ensuring access to quality healthcare of patients. However, their role in health promotion (HP) and…”
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Ten years of ear, nose and throat (ENT) services in Southern Africa: a scoping review by Lukama, Lufunda, Aldous, Colleen, Kuhn, Warren, Michelo, Charles, Kalinda, Chester

“…While ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases are a substantial threat to global health, comprehensive reviews of ENT services in Southern Africa remain scarce…”
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The impact of same-day antiretroviral therapy initiation on retention in care and clinical outcomes at four eThekwini clinics, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Govere, Sabina M, Kalinda, Chester, Chimbari, Moses J

“…Same-day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) increases ART uptake, however retention in care after ART initiation remains a challenge. Public…”
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"When we have served meat, my husband comes first": A qualitative analysis of child nutrition among urban and rural communities of Rwanda by Albin, Maria Qambayot, Igihozo, Gloria, Musemangezhi, Shuko, Namukanga, Edith Nachizya, Uwizeyimana, Theogene, Alemayehu, Gebremariam, Bekele, Abebe, Wong, Rex, Kalinda, Chester

“…Stunting among children under five years of age is a global public health concern, especially in low-and middle-income settings. Emerging evidence suggests a…”
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Africa's challenged ENT services: highlighting challenges in Zambia by Lukama, Lufunda, Kalinda, Chester, Aldous, Colleen

“…Diseases of the ear, nose and throat (ENT) are common and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In many low income countries like Zambia, the high ENT…”
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Exploring the interplay between climate change and schistosomiasis transmission dynamics by Tabo, Zadoki, Kalinda, Chester, Breuer, Lutz, Albrecht, Christian

“…Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, poses a major public health challenge in economically disadvantaged regions,…”
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