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Global epidemiology of use of and disparities in caesarean sections by Boerma, Ties, Ronsmans, Carine, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Barros, Aluisio J D, Barros, Fernando C, Juan, Liang, Moller, Ann-Beth, Say, Lale, Hosseinpoor, Ahmad Reza, Yi, Mu, de Lyra Rabello Neto, Dácio, Temmerman, Marleen

“…In this Series paper, we describe the frequency of, trends in, determinants of, and inequalities in caesarean section (CS) use, globally, regionally, and in…”
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa: who is left behind? by Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Mutua, Martin K, Choudhury, Allysha, Wado, Yohannes D, Faye, Cheikh M, Neal, Sarah, Boerma, Ties

“…Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) continues to be a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa where child marriage, adolescent…”
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Extra-couple HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa: a mathematical modelling study of survey data by Bellan, Steve E, Dr, Fiorella, Kathryn J, AB, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, MSc, Getz, Wayne M, Prof, Williams, Brian G, PhD, Dushoff, Jonathan, Prof

“…Summary Background The proportion of heterosexual HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa that occurs within cohabiting partnerships, compared with that in…”
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Erosion of the Capital City Advantage in Child Survival and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Intervention Coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa by Amouzou, Agbessi, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Wehrmeister, Fernando C, Ferreira, Leonardo Z, Jiwani, Safia S, Kassegne, Sethson, Maïga, Abdoulaye, Faye, Cheikh M, Ca, Tome, Boerma, Ties

“…The place of residence is a major determinant of RMNCH outcomes, with rural areas often lagging in sub-Saharan Africa. This long-held pattern may be changing…”
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Identifying and Characterizing the Poorest Urban Population Using National Household Surveys in 38 Cities in Sub-Saharan Africa by Wehrmeister, Fernando C, Ferreira, Leonardo Z, Amouzou, Agbessi, Blumenberg, Cauane, Fayé, Cheikh, Ricardo, Luiza I C, Maiga, Abdoulaye, Vidaletti, Luis Paulo, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Costa, Janaína Calu, Blanchard, Andrea K, Barros, Aluisio J D, Boerma, Ties

“…Identifying and classifying poor and rich groups in cities depends on several factors. Using data from available nationally representative surveys from 38…”
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Inequalities in early marriage, childbearing and sexual debut among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa by Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Cane, Réka M., Mangombe, Aveneni, Ijadunola, Macellina Y., Manu, Adom, Bamgboye, Eniola, Mohiddin, Abdu, Kananura, Rornald M., Akwara, Elsie, du Plessis, Elsabé, Wado, Yohannes D., Mutua, Martin K., Mekonnen, Wubegzier, Faye, Cheikh M., Neal, Sarah, Boerma, Ties

“…Abstract Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, inequalities in…”
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HIV trends and disparities by gender and urban–rural residence among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa by Maulide Cane, Réka, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Kayeyi, Nkomba, Manu, Adom, Wado, Yohannes Dibaba, Barros, Aluisio, Boerma, Ties

“…Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa HIV transmission is a major challenge in adolescents, especially among girls and those living in urban settings…”
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Examining the recent trends in adolescent sexual and reproductive health in five countries of sub‐Saharan Africa based on PMA and DHS household surveys by Kananura, Rornald Muhumuza, Waiswa, Peter, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Faye, Cheikh, Boerma, Ties

“…Abstract Background The annual collection of fertility, marriage, sexual behaviour, and contraceptive use data in the nationally representative rounds of…”
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Global asymptotic properties of an SEIRS model with multiple infectious stages by Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Gumel, Abba B.

“…The paper presents a rigorous mathematical analysis of a deterministic model, which uses a standard incidence function, for the transmission dynamics of a…”
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Adherence and persistence to drug therapies for multiple sclerosis: a population-based study by Evans, Charity, Marrie, Ruth Ann, Zhu, Feng, Leung, Stella, Lu, Xinya, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Kingwell, Elaine, Zhao, Yinshan, Tremlett, Helen

“…Abstract Objective We aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of optimal adherence and persistence to the disease-modifying therapies (DMT) for…”
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Wealth-related inequalities in demand for family planning satisfied among married and unmarried adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa by Mutua, Martin K., Wado, Yohannes D., Malata, Monica, Kabiru, Caroline W., Akwara, Elsie, Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Fall, Ndèye Awa, Coll, Carolina V. N., Faye, Cheikh, Barros, Aluisio J. D.

“…Abstract Background The use of modern contraception has increased in much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, the extent to which changes have occurred…”
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Wealth-related inequalities in the coverage of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health interventions in 36 countries in the African Region by Wehrmeister, Fernando C, Fayé, Cheikh Mbacké, da Silva, Inácio Crochemore M, Amouzou, Agbessi, Ferreira, Leonardo Z, Jiwani, Safia S, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Mutua, Martin, Maïga, Abdoulaye, Ca, Tome, Sidze, Estelle, Taylor, Chelsea, Strong, Kathleen, Carvajal-Aguirre, Liliana, Porth, Tyler, Hosseinpoor, Ahmad Reza, Barros, Aluisio J D, Boerma, Ties

“…To investigate whether sub-Saharan African countries have succeeded in reducing wealth-related inequalities in the coverage of reproductive, maternal, newborn…”
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Learning from Ethiopia’s success in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through a health systems lens by Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Tadele, Ashenif, Mulu, Shegaw, Spicer, Neil, Tadelle, Tefera, Wado, Yohannes D, Gajaa, Mulugeta, Arja, Asrat, Blumenberg, Cauane, Manaye, Tewabe, Gonfa, Geremew, du Plessis, Elsabe, Hamilton, Elisabeth, Mihretu, Awoke, Usamael, Abdurehman, Mengesha, Magdelawit, Kassahun Gelaw, Solomon, Worku, Aschale, Woldie, Mirkuzie, Abate, Biruk, Getachew, Theodros, Wondirad, Naod, Zelalem, Meseret, Tollera, Getachew, Boerma, Ties

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to enhance insights into the key characteristics of maternal and neonatal mortality declines in Ethiopia, conducted as part of a…”
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Patterns and Predictors of Long-term Nonuse of Medical Therapy Among Persons with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Targownik, Laura E, Singh, Harminder, Blanchard, James F, Bernstein, Charles N

“…To evaluate patterns and predictors of long-term nonuse of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-specific medications among patients with IBD. All incident cases of…”
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Heterogeneity Among Sex Workers in Overlapping HIV Risk Interactions With People Who Inject Drugs: A Cross-Sectional Study From 8 Major Cities in Pakistan by Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Shafer, Leigh Anne, Shaw, Souradet Y., Thompson, Laura H., Achakzai, Baser K., Furqan, Sofia, Reza, Tahira, Emmanuel, Faran, Blanchard, James F.

“…Concerns remain regarding the heterogeneity in overlapping human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among sex workers (SWs) in Pakistan; specifically,…”
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Armed conflicts and national trends in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: what can national health surveys tell us? by Boerma, Ties, Tappis, Hannah, Saad-Haddad, Ghada, Das, Jai, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, DeJong, Jocelyn, Spiegel, Paul, Black, Robert, Victora, Cesar, Bhutta, Zulfiqar A, Barros, Aluisio J D

“…Armed conflicts are widespread in sub-Saharan Africa and considered to be an important factor in slowing down national progress in reproductive, maternal,…”
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Heterogeneity in geographical trends of HIV epidemics among key populations in Pakistan: a mathematical modeling study of survey data by Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Shafer, Leigh Anne, Emmanuel, Faran, Reza, Tahira, Achakzai, Baseer K, Furqan, Sofia, Blanchard, James F

“…Assessing patterns and trends in new infections is key to better understanding of HIV epidemics, and is best done through monitoring changes in incidence over…”
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Large and persistent subnational inequalities in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health intervention coverage in sub-Saharan Africa by Faye, Cheikh Mbacké, Wehrmeister, Fernando C, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Mutua, Martin Kavao Kavao, Maïga, Abdoulaye, Taylor, Chelsea Maria, Amouzou, Agbessi, Jiwani, Safia S, da Silva, Inácio Crochemore Mohnsam, Sidze, Estelle Monique, Porth, Tyler Andrew, Ca, Tome, Ferreira, Leonardo Zanini, Strong, Kathleen L, Kumapley, Richard, Carvajal-Aguirre, Liliana, Hosseinpoor, Ahmad Reza, Barros, Aluisio J D, Boerma, Ties

“…Subnational inequalities have received limited attention in the monitoring of progress towards national and global health targets during the past two decades…”
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Dynamics Analysis of a Multi-strain Cholera Model with an Imperfect Vaccine by Safi, Mohammad A., Melesse, Dessalegn Y., Gumel, Abba B.

“…A new two-strain model, for assessing the impact of basic control measures, treatment and dose-structured mass vaccination on cholera transmission dynamics in…”
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Global Epidemiology of Use of and Disparities in Caesarean Sections by Boerma, Ties, Ronsmans, Carine, Melesse, Dessalegn Y, Barros, Aluisio J D, Barros, Fernando C, Juan, Liang, Moller, Ann-Beth, Say, Lale, Hosseinpoor, Ahmad Reza, Yi, Mu, de Lyra Rabello Neto, Dácio, Temmerman, Marleen

“…(Abstracted from Lancet 2018;392(10155):1341–1348)Cesarean delivery can save womenʼs and infantsʼ lives and should be universally accessible. However, the…”
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