Indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic at two tertiary neonatal units in Zimbabwe and Malawi: an interrupted time series analysis by Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Emma Wilson, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Samuel R Neal, Hannah Gannon, Gwen Chimhini, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Deliwe Nkhoma

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The Croton genera (Euphorbiaceae) and its richness in chemical constituents with potential range of applications by Carlos Andrés Coy-Barrera, Laura Galvis, Maria Juliana Rueda, Sergio Alejandro Torres-Cortés

“…Ethnobotanical studies reflect numerous uses in different communities, addressing issues such as intestinal disorders, general pain, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, hemorrhoids, sexual impotence, respiratory diseases, COVID -19, ulcers, and intestinal parasites. …”
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Estradiol-dependent and independent effects of FGF21 in obese female mice by T. V. Jakovleva, A. Yu. Kazantseva, A. D. Dubinina, N. Yu. Balybina, K. O. Baranov, E. N. Makarova, N. M. Bazhan

“…We have suggested that one of the causes of sexual dimorphism in response to FGF21 is the effect of estradiol (E2). …”
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Effects of Bride Price on Women's Rights Among the Bakiga in Kabale District: A Case Study of Kitumba Sub-County. by Asiimwe, Bettus

“…The researcher found out that there are many positive and negative impacts of payment of bride price to the process of traditional marriage namely; showing appreciation to the girl's parents, and showing one's intention to marry, it's a sign of moral consciousness to sexual morality, it's a sign of respect to parents, it's an opportunity to immerse wealth, it's a sign of respect and honor to the woman and it sustains culture. …”
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Prevalence of depression and its correlates among undergraduate health science students in Mogadishu, Somalia: a cross-sectional study by Bashiru Garba, Samiro Ali Mohamed, Maria Mowlid Mohamed, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Jihaan Hassan, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdullahi Abdirahman Omar, Ibrahim Abdullahi Mohamed, Mohamad Mustaf Ahmed, Samira Abdullahi Moalim

“…Conclusion The prevalence of depression among health science students in Mogadishu was high and positively associated with gender, having trouble with authorities, emotional problems, as well as experience of sexual abuse or violence. Hence, routine screening and monitoring of students’ mental health state on the campus and providing mental health services is necessary to address this growing problem.…”
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Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation in South Africa: a case study of USAID-supported programs by Jerome Wendoh Milimu, Lauren Parmley, Mahlodi Matjeng, Mathata Madibane, Mandisi Mabika, Jacques Livingston, Joseph Lawrence, Orapeleng Motlhaoleng, Hasina Subedar, Rethabile Tsekoa, Zandile Mthembu

“…Nurses and lay health workers contributed to over 80% of the full-time equivalents supporting PrEP under USAID's human resources for health portfolio. (iv) Integrating sexual and reproductive health services with oral PrEP service delivery provided clients with comprehensive, client-centered care. …”
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Increased risk for alcohol- and other substance-exposed pregnancies among women who smoke tobacco: A secondary analysis of a primary care-based intervention by Thomas F. Northrup, Angela L. Stotts, Stephen M. Fischer, Kirk L. von Sternberg, Mary M. Velasquez

“…Material and Methods Eligible women (N=261) were recruited from 12 primary care clinics in a public healthcare system, not pregnant, aged 18–44 years, drinking >3 drinks/ day or >7 drinks/week, sexually active, and not using effective contraception. …”
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Iron triggers TvPI4P5K proteostasis and Arf-mediated cell membrane trafficking to regulate PIP2 signaling crucial for multiple pathogenic activities of the parasitic protozoan Tric... by Kuan-Yi Wu, Yen-Ju Chen, Shu-Fan Lin, Hong-Ming Hsu

“…ABSTRACT Trichomonas vaginalis is the etiologic agent of trichomoniasis, one of the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infections globally. Our previous work reported the role of phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphates (PIP2) signaling in the actin-dependent pathogenicity of T. vaginalis. …”
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Correlates of prior HIV testing and schistosomiasis treatment: Baseline survey findings from the "creating demand for fishermen's schistosomiasis HIV services" (FISH) cluster-rando... by Geoffrey Kangogo, Donaldson F Conserve, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Moses K Kumwenda, Kathryn L Dovel, James Chirombo, Peter MacPherson, Elizabeth L Corbett, Anthony Butterworth, Augustine Talumba Choko

“…<h4>Background</h4>Fishing exposes fishermen to schistosomiasis-infested fresh water and concurrently through precarious livelihoods to risky sexual behaviour, rendering these two infections occupational hazards for fishermen. …”
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Ligadura de fugas venosas dorsales en pacientes con disfunción eréctil. Reporte de 50 pacientes con seguimiento a 6 meses by Juan F. Uribe-Arcila, John J. Zuleta-Tobón

“…Al grupo se le practic&oacute; un puntaje de s&iacute;ntomas (Sexual Health Inventory for Men [SHIM]) antes de la cirug&iacute;a y a los 3 y 6 meses de esta. …”
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Users’ Perspectives of Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Services: Survey Study by Kate Churruca, Darran Foo, Andrew Turner, Emily Crameri, Maree Saba, Samantha Spanos, Matthew Vickers, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Louise A Ellis

“…These include DTC services that are web-based, largely asynchronous, and offer targeted treatment pathways for specific health issues (eg, weight loss or sexual function). It has been argued that DTC telemedicine improves access to health care and promotes patient empowerment. …”
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Addressing the Teen Mom Situation in Thailand: A Systematic Review on Challenges, Initiatives and Recommendations for Improvement by Jukkrit Wungrath, Phinphot Phrommasen, Wanchalerm Ritthimon

“…This review highlights the need for comprehensive sex education, improved access to contraception, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health services, and targeted support programs for teenage mothers, emphasizing a multi-sectoral approach involving government agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), educational institutions, healthcare providers, and communities. …”
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Factors associated with the discontinuation of modern contraceptive methods among lactating women in nine West African high-fertility countries: findings of the most recent demogra... by Abou Coulibaly, Adama Baguiya, Denise Kpebo, Augustin Zango, Halima Tougri, Franck Garanet, Seni Kouanda

“…Moreover, women who were not sexually active (aPR = 2.11; 95% CI [1.75–2.54]; p < 0.001) and those who wanted children within two subsequent years (aPR = 1.84; 95% CI [1.36–2.48]; p < 0.001) were more likely to discontinue contraception. …”
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Male sex ratio of red tilapia Oreochromis sp. after soaking in different concentrations of coconut milk at larvae stadia by Fajar Maulana, Agus Oman Sudrajat, Andre Permana, Lina Mulyani, Harton Arfah

“… Tilapia has sexual dimorphism, based on the size and growth. Male tilapia has a faster growth rate than female tilapia. …”
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Sentiments of Individuals with Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Toward Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium: Infodemiology Study by Yulin Hswen, Qiuyuan Qin, Pressley Smith, Alison Swierczynski, Stuart Bauer, Erika Ladson, Amanda Leigh Garrett, Catherine A Brownstein

“…These IC/BPS symptoms can significantly impact individuals’ quality of life, affecting their mental, physical, sexual, and financial well-being. Individuals sometimes rely on peer-to-peer support to understand the disease and find methods of alleviating symptoms. …”
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Human-Centered Design of an mHealth Tool for Optimizing HIV Index Testing in Wartime Ukraine: Formative Research Case Study by Nancy Puttkammer, Elizabeth Dunbar, Myroslava Germanovych, Mariia Rosol, Matthew Golden, Anna Hubashova, Vladyslav Fedorchenko, Larisa Hetman, Liudmyla Legkostup, Jan Flowers, Olena Nesterova

“…The Computer-Assisted Self-Interview (CASI)–Plus study sought to develop and test a mobile health (mHealth) tool to increase the elicitation of sexual and needle-sharing partners among persons with newly diagnosed HIV. …”
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The “prostate-pelvic syndrome” theory used in patients with type-III prostatitis and its correlation with prostate volume by Xiao-Ma Zhang, Wei-Yi Li, Zong-Yao Hao, Lei Zhou, Cheng Yang, He-Xi Du, Chao-Zhao Liang

“…Spearman correlation analysis showed that VS was positively correlated with PV and disease duration, while four secondary symptoms (including sexual dysfunction, psychosocial symptoms, reproductive dysfunction and other symptoms) were not related to PV. …”
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Protocol for an intervention development and pilot implementation evaluation study of an e-health solution to improve newborn care quality and survival in two low-resource settings... by Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli, Michelle Heys, Caroline Crehan, Erin Kesler, Monica Lakhanpaul, Emma Wilson, Fabiana Lorencatto, Felicity Fitzgerald, Mario Cortina Borja, Msandeni Chiume, Hannah Gannon, Simbarashe Chimhuya, Gwendoline Chimhini, Tim Hull-Bailey, Tarisai Chiyaka, Yali Sassoon, Deliwe Nkhoma, Nushrat Khan, Alexander G. Stevenson, Kristina Curtis

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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

“…There is need to make cervical cancer screening services available to all eligible women especially the female sex workers and integrate the services with sexual reproductive health services in general and not just HIV/ART clinics services.…”
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Facing migration under adverse conditions: challenges and resilience in the Colombo-Venezuelan border area by Gloria Omaira Bautista, Axel Kroeger, Nelly Rosero Castillo, Eduardo Gabriel Osorio Sanchez, Dianne Sofía Gonzales Escobar, Rafael Olarte, Sonia Diaz Monsalve

“…Within this group, around 28% reported experiencing various forms of violence, particularly physical or verbal aggression, much less sexual assault. Following their arrival, irregular migrants had to go through a regulation (legalization) process in Colombia, with 48.1% having either initiated or completed this process. …”
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