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Sociodemographic and obstetric determinants of HIV infection among pregnant women in Cameroon: a contribution toward the elimination of vertical transmission in low- and middle-income countries

BMC Infectious Diseases
Background The risk of HIV transmission during pregnancy remains a concern in Cameroon. Recent estimates suggest a national HIV prevalence of approximately 4.5%, increasing the likelihood of vertical transmission. Objective To estimate HIV seroprevalence
Justin Ndié, Jean Pierre Yves Awono Noah, Francis Ateba Ndongo, Joseph Fokam, Alice Ketchaji, Rogacien Kana Dongmo, Jean De Dieu Anoubissi, Christian Noël Bayiha, Richard Tchapda, Tatiana Avang Nkoa Palisson, Martial Gaël Bonyohe, Caroline Teh Monteh, Njamnshi Yembe Wepnyu, Félicité Naah Tabala, Gildas Nguemkam, Hernandez Lélé Siaka, Carelle Djofang Yepndo, Audrey Raïssa Djomo Nzaddi, Daniel Offrande Mabongo, Maurice Rocher Mbella, Marie Micheline Dongmo, Ngo Issouck, Nelly Monkam, Leopoldine Madjo Oumbe, Clifford Moluh, Paul Tjek, Vittorio Colizzi, Carlo-Federico Perno, Giulia Cappelli, Nicaise Ndembi, David Kob, Gregory-Edie Halle Ekane, Basile Keugoung, Alexis Ndjolo, Serge Clotaire Billong, Céline Nkenfou, Jérôme Ateudjieu, Anne Cécile Zoung-Kanyi Bissek   +37 more
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Consistent Condom and Lubricant Use and Associated Factors Amongst Men Who Have Sex with Men in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review

Sexes
Men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are disproportionately affected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) compared to adult men in the general population.
Ratif Abdulai, Edith Phalane, Kyeremeh Atuahene, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya   +3 more
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Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Innovative Interventions among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in South Africa: A Protocol Paper

Methods and Protocols
Although South Africa was the first country to register and roll out oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) biomedical human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention intervention in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), its uptake remains low, particularly among ...
Lerato Lucia Olifant, Edith Phalane, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya   +2 more
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Chasing viruses feverishly

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2017
A number of viral diseases have emerged and re-emerged in India and globally, in the last few years. Effective prevention and control of these diseases require, in addition to a functioning disease surveillance system, interventions both before and after
Chandrakant Lahariya
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EPIDEMIC KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS [PDF]

Australian Journal of Opthalmology, 1983
AbstractAn outbreak of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) in a rural area is described. It was characterised by its explosive outbreak, relatively short duration and high infectivity. The aetiology is discussed.
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Prevalence and factors associated with diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease and/or stroke multimorbidity in Morocco: Results of a national STEPS survey in 2017

Population Medicine
Introduction This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) multimorbidity among adults in Morocco.
Karl Peltzer, Edith Phalane, Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya   +2 more
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Barriers and facilitators of HIV treatment services among men who have sex with men during COVID-19 lockdown

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Background: The provision of HIV treatment services was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown measures, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM), a population disproportionately affected by HIV.
Betty Sebati, Edith Phalane, Amukelani Bilankulu, Refilwe N. Phaswana-Mafuya   +3 more
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Emerging epidemics [PDF]

British Journal of General Practice, 2021
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Stakeholders’ Perspectives on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Innovative Interventions Implemented During COVID-19 Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in North-West Province of South Africa

COVID
South Africa’s health system was affected by the various mitigation measures implemented to control the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, innovative interventions were introduced to ensure service continuity.
Lerato Lucia Olifant, Edith Phalane, Hlengiwe Mhlophe, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya   +3 more
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The Growth economics of epidemics [PDF]

This paper examines in an endogenous growth theory perspective the mechanisms through which epidemics affect long term growth. Investment in both physical and human capital are key transmission variables in this respect.
Bity, DIENE, Raouf, BOUCEKKINE, Theophile, AZOMAHOU   +2 more
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