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The indirect health effects of malaria estimated from health advantages of the sickle cell trait

Nature Communications, 2019
Estimates of the burden of malaria often don't take wider, indirect effects on overall health into consideration. Here, Uyoga et al. estimate the indirect impact of malaria on children’s health in a case-control study, using the sickle cell trait as a ...
Sophie Uyoga, Alex W. Macharia, Carolyne M. Ndila, Gideon Nyutu, Mohammed Shebe, Kennedy O. Awuondo, Neema Mturi, Norbert Peshu, Benjamin Tsofa, J. Anthony G. Scott, Kathryn Maitland, Thomas N. Williams   +11 more
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Thirty Years of Demography and Demography [PDF]

Demography, 1993
This article was written at the behest of "Demographys" editors on the 30th anniversary of the publication. An overview is provided of how the field of demography has changed within graduate study within the membership of the Population Association of America and within the literature published by "Demography." Publication began as an annual volume ...
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Determining Factors and Zootechnical Output of Biosecurity Practices in Fish Farms in the Wouri Division, Cameroon

Veterinary Medicine International, 2023
Biosecurity practice limits the occurrence of diseases and economic losses in fish farms. The objective of this study was to characterize fish farming in the Administrative Division of Wouri, Cameroon (3°97′04″–3°58′13″N; 9°76′78″–9°46′4.3″E) and assess ...
Fonkwa Georges, Makombu Judith Georgette, Kamdem Alex Henri, Kametieu Djamou Franck, Nack Jacques, Awah-Ndukum Julius, Tomedi Eyango Minette, Tchoumboue Joseph   +7 more
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Maternal grand multiparity and intention to use modern contraceptives in Nigeria

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background Grand multiparity and low contraceptive prevalence are dominant among Nigerian women. These elevate the risk of unintended pregnancies, high-risk fertility and adverse maternal and child health outcomes among women in the country, particularly
Bola Lukman Solanke, Olufunmilola Olufunmilayo Banjo, Bosede Odunola Oyinloye, Soladoye Sunday Asa   +3 more
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Maternal and community factors associated with unmet contraceptive need among childbearing women in Northern Nigeria

Contraception and Reproductive Medicine, 2019
Background Unmet need for modern contraceptive remains a critical reproductive health challenge in Nigeria. Numerous studies in Nigeria and other countries have investigated the patterns, prevalence and associated factors of unmet contraceptive need.
Bola Lukman Solanke, Funmilola Folasade Oyinlola, Olaoye James Oyeleye, Benjamin Bukky Ilesanmi   +3 more
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Archaeological Demography

Human Biology, 2009
Archaeological demography investigates the structure and dynamics of past human populations using evidence from traces of human activities and remnants of material culture in the archaeological record. Research in this field is interdisciplinary, incorporating findings from anthropology, paleogenetics, and human ecology but with a remit that extends ...
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An assessment of the role of socio-economic, maternal and service utilization factors in increasing self-reported maternal complications in India

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Self-reported maternal complications are associated with maternal morbidity, deliveries by C-section, postpartum depression, and maternal death.
Pradeep Kumar, Shobhit Srivastava, Chanda Maurya, Preeti Dhillon   +3 more
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Molecular characterization of rotavirus group A strains circulating prior to vaccine introduction in rural coastal Kenya, 2002-2013 [version 1; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations]

Wellcome Open Research, 2018
Background: Kenya introduced the monovalent Rotarix® rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccine nationally in mid-2014.  Long-term surveillance data is important prior to wide-scale vaccine use to assess the impact on disease and to investigate the occurrence of ...
Betty E. Owor, Mike J. Mwanga, Regina Njeru, Robert Mugo, Mwanajuma Ngama, Grieven P. Otieno, D.J. Nokes, C.N. Agoti   +7 more
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Surveillance of respiratory viruses among children attending a primary school in rural coastal Kenya [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Wellcome Open Research, 2020
Background: Respiratory viruses are primary agents of respiratory tract diseases. Knowledge on the types and frequency of respiratory viruses affecting school-children is important in determining the role of schools in transmission in the community and ...
Irene Wangwa Adema, Everlyn Kamau, Joyce Uchi Nyiro, Grieven P. Otieno, Clement Lewa, Patrick K. Munywoki, D. James Nokes   +6 more
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Utility of Computed Tomography Surveillance of Asymptomatic Infection in Children and Young Adults Before Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Asymptomatic infection poses a significant risk for children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Pre‐transplant surveillance computed tomography (CT) is commonly used to identify occult infection, though its diagnostic yield remains uncertain.
Tyler Obermark, Pradipta Debnath, Rama S. Ayyala, Lara A. Danziger‐Isakov, Jane Koo, Kasiani C. Myers, William R. Otto, Aki Tanimoto, Andrew T. Trout, Cara E. Morin   +9 more
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