Search Results - "The Pan African medical journal"

Dealing with vaccine hesitancy in Africa: the prospective COVID-19 vaccine context by Afolabi, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika, Ilesanmi, Olayinka Stephen

“…The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has resulted in many cases of morbidity and mortality across the globe, and the lack of the COVID-19…”
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COVID-19 infection and oxidative stress: an under-explored approach for prevention and treatment? by Ntyonga-Pono, Marie-Pierrette

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Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa: burden, causes and prospects by Bain, Luchuo Engelbert, Awah, Paschal Kum, Geraldine, Ngia, Kindong, Njem Peter, Sigal, Yelena, Bernard, Nsah, Tanjeko, Ajime Tom

“…Malnutrition is estimated to contribute to more than one third of all child deaths, although it is rarely listed as the direct cause. Contributing to more than…”
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Survey of magnetic resonance imaging availability in West Africa by Ogbole, Godwin Inalegwu, Adeyomoye, Adekunle Olakunle, Badu-Peprah, Augustina, Mensah, Yaw, Nzeh, Donald Amasike

“…The availability and utilization of MRI units across sub-Saharan Africa countries remain poor and its distribution is largely unknown. A cross-sectional survey…”
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Determinants of antenatal care, institutional delivery and postnatal care services utilization in Nigeria by Dahiru, Tukur, Oche, Oche Mansur

“…Utilization of antenatal care, institutional delivery and postnatal care services in Nigeria are poor even by african average. We analysed the 2013 Nigeria DHS…”
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When it is available, will we take it? Social media users' perception of hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria by Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo, Alaran, Aishat Jumoke, Bolarinwa, Obasanjo Afolabi, Akande-Sholabi, Wuraola, Lucero-Prisno, Don Eliseo

“…COVID-19 pandemic is a global public health threat facing mankind. There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19, and many vaccine candidates are…”
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COVID-19: a perspective for lifting lockdown in Zimbabwe by Dzobo, Mathias, Chitungo, Itai, Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa

“…The Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) scourge has challenged the world's health systems and presented multiple socio-economic and public health challenges to…”
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Real-time RT-PCR for COVID-19 diagnosis: challenges and prospects by Sule, Waidi Folorunso, Oluwayelu, Daniel Oladimeji

“…COVID-19 impacts global public health, economy, education, tourism/hospitality and sports; rapid and accurate testing of clinical samples dictate effective…”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers and its socio-demographic determinants in Abia State, Southeastern Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Amuzie, Chidinma Ihuoma, Odini, Franklin, Kalu, Kalu Ulu, Izuka, Michael, Nwamoh, Uche, Emma-Ukaegbu, Uloaku, Onyike, Grace

“…healthcare workers are at higher risk of COVID-19 infection with ease of infection transmissibility to coworkers and patients. Vaccine hesitancy rates of 56%…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of workplace violence against health care workers in emergency department in Ismailia, Egypt by Abdellah, Rasha Farouk, Salama, Khaled Morsy

“…Emergency department is one of the high-risk areas, where violence against health care workers (HCWs) is a prevalent and serious problem. Violence has negative…”
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Essential health services delivery in Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 pandemic: perspectives and recommendations by Murewanhema, Grant, Makurumidze, Richard

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The performance of routine immunization in selected African countries during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic by Masresha, Balcha Girma, Luce, Richard, Shibeshi, Messeret Eshetu, Ntsama, Bernard, N'Diaye, Abubacar, Chakauya, Jethro, Poy, Alain, Mihigo, Richard

“…INTRODUCTIONfollowing the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic on 11 March 2020, countries started implementing strict control measures, health workers were…”
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Irrational use of antibiotics in the Moshi Municipality Northern Tanzania: a cross sectional study by Mboya, Erick Alexander, Sanga, Leah Anku, Ngocho, James Samwel

“…Irrational use of antibiotics includes prescription of incorrect doses, self-medication and treatment of non-bacterial illness. As a direct consequence of…”
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The challenges of COVID-19 testing in Africa: the Ethiopian experience by Mulu, Andargachew, Bekele, Amsalu, Abdissa, Alemseged, Balcha, Taye Tolera, Habtamu, Meseret, Mihret, Adane, Alemayehu, Dawit Hailu, Beyene, Getachew Tesfaye, Bayih, Abebe Genetu

“…Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly and creating a huge economic, social and public health challenge worldwide. Although currently an…”
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The impact of a prolonged ebola outbreak on measles elimination activities in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, 2014-2015 by Masresha, Balcha Girma, Luce, Jr, Richard, Weldegebriel, Goitom, Katsande, Reggis, Gasasira, Alex, Mihigo, Richard

“…Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia have attained significant reduction in measles incidence between 2004 and 2013. The Ebola outbreak in 2014-2015 in West Africa…”
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Knowledge, risk perception and preparedness towards coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) outbreak among Ghanaians: a quick online cross-sectional survey by Serwaa, Dorcas, Lamptey, Emmanuel, Appiah, Anthony Baffour, Senkyire, Ephraim Kumi, Ameyaw, Jude Kyeremeh

“…Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is recognized as global pandemic, affecting more than 300,000 worldwide. Ghana joined the international community by…”
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Defining the diagnostic divide: an analysis of registered radiological equipment resources in a low-income African country by Ngoya, Patrick Sitati, Muhogora, Wilbroad Edward, Pitcher, Richard Denys

“…Diagnostic radiology is recognised as a key component of modern healthcare. However there is marked inequality in global access to imaging. Rural populations…”
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Current self-medication practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: an observational study by Al-Ghamdi, Sameer, Alfauri, Tariq Majed, Alharbi, Muath Abdullah, Alsaihati, Mustafa Mohammed, Alshaykh, Muhammad Makki, Alharbi, Almuhanad Abdullah, Aljaizani, Naif Soud, Allehiby, Ibrahim Aidh, Alzahrani, Matar Abdullah, Alharbi, Abdulsalam Saud

“…medication without prescription is a growing public health concern or phenomenon worldwide. This cross-sectional study was designed to study the trends of…”
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The impact of traditional and religious practices on the spread of Ebola in West Africa: time for a strategic shift by Angellar, Manguvo, Benford, Mafuvadze

“…According to WHO [13], about 70-80% of the population in some West African countries depend on traditional medicine. [...]funeral and burial practices are…”
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Factors influencing the uptake of family planning services in the Talensi District, Ghana by Apanga, Paschal Awingura, Adam, Matthew Ayamba

“…Usage of family planning services in developing countries have been found to avert unintended pregnancies, reduce maternal and child mortality, however, it's…”
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