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Integration of contraception provision in emergency obstetric and neonatal care: A scoping review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Emergency obstetric and neonatal care (EmONC) provides a framework to assess the capacity of health systems and mitigate maternal mortality. Given the high unmet need for contraception, integrating contraception provision and EmONC services could improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
Mikaela R. Koch   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the determinants of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and intentions for safer sexual practice among out-of-school adolescents in northern rural settings in Burundi: a cross-sectional population-based study

open access: yesBMJ Public Health
Introduction Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) knowledge is critical for reducing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents in low-resource settings.
Desire Habonimana   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Decreasing urgent repeat cesarean sections by offering complimentary ultrasounds and consultation in rural Burundi: The zigama mama project

open access: yesFrontiers in Global Women's Health, 2023
ObjectiveRepeat urgent cesarean sections (CS) carry an increased risk of severe maternal outcomes. As CS increase in sub-Saharan Africa, creative strategies are necessary to reduce the rate of urgent repeat CS.
Eric McLaughlin   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

open access: yesJournal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
wiley   +1 more source

New bryophyte taxon records for tropical countries 4 [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
Nord Kivu: c. 6 km north of Lubero, on sandy soil of tree-shaded road cutting, c. 1800m, 0º 8' S, 29º 14' E, 11 Aug 1988. C.R. Stevenson Z 78f, det. E.W. Jones (BM, & herb. C.R. Stevenson).
Eggers, Jens   +3 more
core  

East African pholcid spiders: an overview, with descriptions of eight new species (Araneae, Pholcidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This paper summarizes current knowledge about East African pholcids. East Africa is defined as the area from 12°S to 5°N and from 28° to 42°E, including all of Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
Huber, Bernhard A., Warui, Charles M.
core   +2 more sources

Effect of in situ amylase and fermented maize starch on texture and after‐cooking storability of lafun dough

open access: yesJSFA reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Lafun is made by fermenting and drying cassava chunks, which are then milled into flour and cooked into dough. Its quality characteristics are variety‐dependent, while it may become too soft or even liquefy during storage, leading to rejection by end‐users.
Laurent Adinsi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Building capacity in vector‐borne plant virus research: The CONNECTED Network

open access: yesPLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plant viruses spread by insects decimate crop yields globally, causing food security challenges in vulnerable areas, including regions of Africa. Interdisciplinary research is needed to protect future crop supplies. CONNECTED, the Community Network for African Vector‐Borne Plant Viruses, increased research capacity in Central, East, West and Southern ...
Nina F. Ockendon‐Powell   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Central Africa to Buffalo: Refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Rwanda, and Burundi [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
For the past several decades Central Africa has been wrought with conflict, including both civil wars and international conflicts. Many different ethnic groups are involved in various capacities, creating tensions within and between countries.

core   +1 more source

Platinum group element mineralization at Musongati (Burundi) : concentration and Pd-Rh distribution in pentlandite [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The mafic-ultramafic intrusions of the Karagwe-Ankole belt in Burundi are considered as a new potential source for platinum group elements (PGE). The intrusions have mainly been studied for their PGE potential with regard to PGE concentration, but the ...
Dewaele, Stijn   +2 more
core   +1 more source

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