Uptake and continuation of HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis among women of reproductive age in two health facilities in Kisumu County, Kenya
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26069
Abstract: In 2020, Kenya had 19,000 new HIV infections among women aged 15+ years. Studies have shown sub‐optimal oral pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among sub‐populations of women. We assessed the uptake and continuation of oral PrEP… read more here.
Keywords: among women; two health; health facilities; exposure prophylaxis ... See more keywords
Rapid assessment of the civil registration and vital statistics performance of health facilities in the five districts of Zambia: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08367
Abstract: Background Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) are essential administrative tools for accurate statistical data on vital events. However, civil registration coverage is particularly poor in low- and middle-income countries. Currently, CRVS are attracting global… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; performance health; performance; health ... See more keywords
Barriers and facilitators of personal health record adoption in Indonesia: Health facilities' perspectives.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104750
Abstract: BACKGROUND Personal health record (PHR) has been extensively used in developed countries; however, it has been limitedly adopted in developing countries. This study was conducted in Indonesia: a developing country with the largest population in… read more here.
Keywords: indonesia; health facilities; health; adoption ... See more keywords
Accessibility mapping of health facilities in rural Ghana
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jth.2017.04.010
Abstract: Abstract Despite collaborative efforts by government, CSOs and the private sector in the provision of health facilities in Ghana, a substantial proportion of communities in rural Ghana still have poor accessibility to basic health services.… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; district; accessibility; accessibility health ... See more keywords
Experiences of using the toll-free telephone line to access maternal and newborn health services in central Uganda: a qualitative study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2019.09.015
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Save the Mothers (STM) operates the toll-free telephone line (TFL) service in nine health facilities in Uganda. The TFL is influential in addressing the first and second delays in seeking care as it connects… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; free telephone; toll free; study ... See more keywords
Acute Care Referral Systems in Liberia: Transfer and Referral Capabilities in a Low-Income Country
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DOI: 10.1017/s1049023x1700677x
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Following two decades of armed conflict in Liberia, over 95% of health care facilities were partially or completely destroyed. Although the Liberian health system has undergone significant rehabilitation, one particular weakness is the… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; referral systems; care referral; health ... See more keywords
Determinants of pneumonia among children attending public health facilities in Worabe town
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-10194-z
Abstract: Childhood pneumonia is common in developing countries, with significant morbidity and mortality. Taking the significance of the problem and variability of risk factors into account, a study was needed to identify the potential determinants of… read more here.
Keywords: worabe town; health facilities; public health; facilities worabe ... See more keywords
A qualitative study of the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on external support provided to low-level private health facilities in a Ugandan rural district, in management of childhood infections
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2021.1961398
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background With the under-five child mortality rate of 46.4 deaths per 1000 live births, Uganda should accelerate measures to reduce child deaths to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3. While 60–70% of frontline health… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; health workers; support; workers policy ... See more keywords
Challenges and Enhancement of Medical Social Workers in Public Health Facilities in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2022.2096166
Abstract: ABSTRACT The study sought to explore the challenges and enhancement of medical social workers in public health facilities in Nigeria, with particular reference to Delta State, Nigeria. A phenomenological and exploratory research design was adopted… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; public health; workers public; social workers ... See more keywords
How much healthcare is wasted? A cross-sectional study of outpatient overprovision in private-for-profit and faith-based health facilities in Tanzania.
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czab039
Abstract: Overprovision-healthcare whose harm exceeds its benefit-is of increasing concern in low- and middle-income countries, where the growth of the private-for-profit sector may amplify incentives for providing unnecessary care, and achieving universal health coverage will require… read more here.
Keywords: private profit; health facilities; profit; overprovision ... See more keywords
A study of 87 mycetoma patients seen at three health facilities in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/traa197
Abstract: BACKGROUND Mycetoma is a chronic, progressive and destructive inflammatory disease that affects the skin, subcutaneous and other tissues. The objective of this study was to identify all cases of mycetoma diagnosed in three health facilities… read more here.
Keywords: health facilities; three health; facilities nouakchott; study ... See more keywords