Community health workers for ART in sub-Saharan Africa: learning from experience – capitalizing on new opportunities by Schouten Erik, Pariyo George W, Van Damme Wim, Hermann Katharina, Assefa Yibeltal, Cirera Anna, Massavon William

“…</p> <p>Our appraisal of six community health worker programmes, which we identified during field work in Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda in 2007, shows that while some lessons from the past have been learnt, others are not being sufficiently considered and antiretroviral treatment-specific opportunities are not being sufficiently seized.…”
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The heat transfer effects of MHD slip flow with suction and injection and radiation over a shrinking sheet by optimal homotopy analysis method by C.N. Guled, J.V. Tawade, P. Kumam, S. Noeiaghdam, I. Maharudrappa, S.M. Chithra, V. Govindan

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Application of anaesthetics in fish hatcheries to promote broodstock and fish seed welfare in Zambia by Joseph Mphande, Oliver J. Hasimuna, Edwin Kikamba, Sahya Maulu, Kundananji Nawanzi, Darius Phiri, Moses Chibesa, Enock Siankwilimba, Chisomo J. Phiri, Buumba M. Hampuwo, Valdemiro Muhala, Sillah Siavwapa

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A Scoping Review Evaluating the Current State of Gut Microbiota Research in Africa by Sara M. Pheeha, Jacques L. Tamuzi, Bettina Chale-Matsau, Samuel Manda, Peter S. Nyasulu

“…The top five countries that contributed to gut microbiota research were South Africa (16.2%), Malawi (10.4%), Egypt (9.7%), Kenya (7.1%), and Nigeria (6.5%). …”
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A randomized trial of safety, acceptability and adherence of three rectal microbicide placebo formulations among young sexual and gender minorities who engage in receptive anal int... by Jose A Bauermeister, Clara Dominguez Islas, Yuqing Jiao, Ryan Tingler, Elizabeth Brown, Jillian Zemanek, Rebecca Giguere, Ivan Balan, Sherri Johnson, Nicole Macagna, Jonathan Lucas, Matthew Rose, Cindy Jacobson, Clare Collins, Edward Livant, Devika Singh, Ken Ho, Craig Hoesley, Albert Liu, Noel Kayange, Thesla Palanee-Phillips, Suwat Chariyalertsak, Pedro Gonzales, Jeanna Piper, MTN-035 Protocol Team

“…Participants (N = 217) were sexual and gender minorities enrolled in five different countries (Malawi, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, and the United States of America). …”
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Assessing Determinants of Programmatic Performance of Community Management of Malaria, Pneumonia, and Diarrhea in Children in Africa: Protocol and Data Collection for a Mixed Metho... by Aliya Karim, Don de Savigny, Jean Serge Ngaima, Daniel Mäusezahl, Daniel Cobos Muñoz, Antoinette Tshefu

“…MethodsThis protocol uses a mixed qualitative and quantitative study design based on a systems thinking approach within four iCCM programs in Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Niger State and Abia State in Nigeria. …”
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Exploring associations between household environmental factors and handwashing with essential agents in sub-Saharan Africa. by Aiggan Tamene, Aklilu Habte, Mihretu Tagesse, Fitsum Endale, Tamirat Melis, Zablon Wale Sewalem, Abel Afework

“…<h4>Result</h4>Only one in three households 34.84%, practiced handwashing with essential agents, with the highest prevalence in Angola (70.2%) and the lowest in Malawi (6.5%). Educational status [aOR = 1.77; 95%(CI = 1.68-1.86)], female headship[aOR = 1.09; 95%(CI = 1.06-1.2)], household wealth[aOR = 4.08; 95%(CI = 3.84-4.33)], not sharing toilets with other homes[aOR = 1.13; 95%(CI = 1.10-1.17)], having a fixed place for hand washing[aOR = 1.49; 95%(CI = 1.45-1.54)], not having regular access to water [aOR = 0.09; 95%(CI = 0.095-0.10)]and being a rural resident [aOR = 0.85; 95%(CI = 0.82-0.88)] were associated with handwashing.…”
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Evidence on the links between water insecurity, inadequate sanitation and mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Joan J. Kimutai, Crick Lund, Wilkister N. Moturi, Seble Shewangizaw, Merga Feyasa, Charlotte Hanlon

“…<h4>Results</h4> Twenty-five studies were included, with 23,103 participants from 16 countries in three continents: Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, and Lesotho), Asia (Nepal, Bangladesh, India, and Iran) and the Americas (Brazil, Haiti, Bolivia and Vietnam). …”
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Supportive couple relationships buffer against the harms of HIV stigma on HIV treatment adherence by Sarah A. Gutin, Allison Ruark, Lynae A. Darbes, Torsten B. Neilands, James Mkandawire, Amy A. Conroy

“…Methods Heterosexual couples (211 couples, 422 individuals) with at least one partner on ART were recruited from clinics in Zomba, Malawi. Partners completed separate surveys on anticipated stigma, relationship dynamics, and ART adherence. …”
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Systematic review of analytical methods applied to longitudinal studies of malaria by Christopher C. Stanley, Lawrence N. Kazembe, Mavuto Mukaka, Kennedy N. Otwombe, Andrea G. Buchwald, Michael G. Hudgens, Don P. Mathanga, Miriam K. Laufer, Tobias F. Chirwa

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Auxiliary screening COVID-19 by computed tomography by Xiongfeng Pan, Yuyao Chen, Atipatsa C. Kaminga, Atipatsa C. Kaminga, Shi Wu Wen, Shi Wu Wen, Shi Wu Wen, Hongying Liu, Peng Jia, Peng Jia, Peng Jia, Peng Jia, Aizhong Liu

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Efficacy of sodium bicarbonate (Baking soda) and clove powder (Syzygium aromaticum) as anaesthetic agents for Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, linnaeus 1758) juveniles by Given Mbewe, Kundananji Nawanzi, Moses Chibesa, Joseph Mphande, Inyambo Mumbula, Henry Bwalya, Rita C. Chibiya, Joyce Mbewe, Malawo Mweemba, Oliver Mwale, Kingdom Simfukwe, Chisomo J. Phiri, Valdemiro Muhala, Oliver J. Hasimuna

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MASSAI: Multi-agent system for simulating sustainable agricultural intensification of smallholder farms in Africa by Powell Mponela, Quang Bao Le, Sieglinde Snapp, Grace B. Villamor, Lulseged Tamene, Christian Borgemeister

“…MASSAI evaluates dynamic nutrient transfer using smallholder nutrient monitoring functions which have been calibrated with parameters from Malawi and the region. It integrates two modules: the Environmental (EM) and Behavioural (BM) ones. • The EM assess dynamic natural nutrient inputs (sedimentation and atmospheric deposition) and outputs (leaching, erosion and gaseous loses) as a product of bioclimatic factors and land use activities. • An integrated BM assess the impact of farmer decisions which influence farm-level inputs (fertilizer, manure, biological N fixation) and outputs (crop yields and associated grain). • A use case of input subsidies, common in Africa, markedly influence fertilizer access and the impact of different policy scenarios on decision-making, crop productivity, and nutrient balance are simulated. …”
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A Comparison of Ensemble and Deep Learning Algorithms to Model Groundwater Levels in a Data-Scarce Aquifer of Southern Africa by Zaheed Gaffoor, Kevin Pietersen, Nebo Jovanovic, Antoine Bagula, Thokozani Kanyerere, Olasupo Ajayi, Gift Wanangwa

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Predictors of malaria vaccine uptake among children 6–24 months in the Kassena Nankana Municipality in the Upper East Region of Ghana by Dominic Yeboah, Joseph Owusu-Marfo, Yaa Nyarko Agyeman

“…Abstract Background The Malaria Vaccine Implementation Programme (MVIP) coordinates the routine implementation of the RTS,S vaccine pilot in strategically selected locations in Malawi, Kenya, and Ghana. The pilot programme thoroughly assesses the programmatic feasibility of administering the four doses of the RTS,S vaccine. …”
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Context-acceptability theories: example of family planning interventions in five African countries by Jayne Webster, Shari Krishnaratne, Jenna Hoyt, Shiferaw Dechasa Demissie, Nathaly Spilotros, Justine Landegger, Misozi Kambanje, Shannon Pryor, Easterlina Moseti, Seth Marcus, Marius Gnintoungbe, Dora Curry, Jessie K. Hamon

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Institution-based Network on China-Africa Cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination (INCAS): Driving schistosomiasis elimination in Africa by Eniola Michael Abe, Jing Xu, Louis-Albert Tchuem Tchuenté, Moussa Sacko, Yunhai Guo, Shizhu Li, Xiao-Nong Zhou

“…Schistosomiasis experts from six provincial institutions and counterparts from 10 African countries participated in the first workshop on China–Africa cooperation for Schistosomiasis Elimination in Africa at Lilongwe, Malawi, in 2015. Experts at the inaugural meeting shared experiences from their national schistosomiasis control programs, as well as identified areas for collaborative synergy targeting schistosomiasis elimination in Africa. …”
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Depressive disorder at the household level: prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among household members by Kondwani Mpinga, Temusa Rukundo, Owen Mwale, Myrrah Kamwiyo, Limbani Thengo, Todd Ruderman, Beatrice Matanje, Fabien Munyaneza, Emilia Connolly, Kazione Kulisewa, Michael Udedi, Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, Luckson Dullie, Ryan McBain

“…Objectives We aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictors of depressive symptoms among adult household members of patients living with major depressive disorder in Neno District, Malawi. Methods As part of a cluster randomized controlled trial providing depression care to adults with major depressive disorder, we conducted surveys with patients’ household members (n = 236) and inquired about their overall health, depressive symptoms, disability, and social support. …”
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Fairness and generalisability in deep learning of retinopathy of prematurity screening algorithms: a literature review by Leo Anthony Celi, Alvina Pauline Dy Santiago, Luis Filipe Nakayama, Lucas Zago Ribeiro, Caio Vinicius Saito Regatieri, Khumbo Kalua, William Greig Mitchell, Warachaya Phanphruk, Robyn Gayle Dychiao, Nilva Simeren Bueno Moraes

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Is Desalination a Solution to Freshwater Scarcity in Developing Countries? by Nirajan Dhakal, Sergio G. Salinas-Rodriguez, Jamal Hamdani, Almotasembellah Abushaban, Hassan Sawalha, Jan C. Schippers, Maria D. Kennedy

“…Among these, the countries that will likely be most strongly hit by water scarcity by 2050 are Uganda, Burundi, Nigeria, Somalia, Malawi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, Tanzania, Niger, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Pakistan. …”
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