Acceptance and associated factors of HIV self-test using oral fluid among targeted adult clients at public health facilities in Sheger City, Ethiopia, 2023 by Ayele Erena, Tsegaye Benti, Lemi Abebe, Berhanu Bulto Geleta

“…A total of 317 study participants were selected using a systematic random sampling method. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the clients through interviews. …”
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Epidemiology of intestinal parasite infections and multiparasitism and their impact on growth and hemoglobin levels during childhood in tropical Ecuador: A longitudinal study using... by Rojelio Mejia, Irina Chis Ster, Martha E Chico, Irene Guadalupe, Andrea Arévalo-Cortés, Andrea Lopez, Aida Y Oviedo-Vera, Philip J Cooper

“…Associations between risk factors and infections, and between infections and nutritional outcomes were estimated using generalized estimated equations applied to longitudinal binary or continuous outcomes.<h4>Results</h4>IPI were observed in 91.3% of the cohort during follow-up with peak proportions between 3 and 8 years, while multiparasitism increased more gradually (32.5% at 8 years). …”
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The Attitudes Toward Polypharmacy and Willingness to Deprescribe Among Patients with Multimorbidity in Rural Areas of Shandong Province in China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Liu X, Zhao Y, Da T, Zhang S, Wang H, Li H

“…Utilizing multistage random sampling, a total of 560 participants with multimorbidity were randomly selected from two counties in Shandong Province. …”
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Relationships among clinical mastitis test-day records, somatic cell counts, and linear udder conformation traits in Czech dairy cows by Jan Vařeka, Ludmila Zavadilová, Matúš Gašparík, Miloslava Štípková, Luboš Vostrý

“…The optimum udder conformation traits significantly affect dairy cattle health. The CM binary trait was monitored in seven periods throughout lactation, each 50 days long, and for the whole lactation. …”
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Deep-learning-based extraction of circle of Willis topology with anatomical priors by Dieuwertje Alblas, Iris N. Vos, Micha M. Lipplaa, Christoph Brune, Irene C. van der Schaaf, Mireille R. E. Velthuis, Birgitta K. Velthuis, Hugo J. Kuijf, Ynte M. Ruigrok, Jelmer M. Wolterink

“…Subsequently, a binary Random Forest classifier labels each artery as normal or hypo-/aplastic. …”
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Human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and associated factors among adolescent girls in Bona district, Sidama regional state, Ethiopia: a community-based study design by Getahun Tiruye, Getahun Tiruye, Aster Sodo, Abera Kenay Tura, Anteneh Dirar, Anteneh Dirar, Adera Debella, Kasiye Shiferaw

“…Urban residence [AOR = 2.84 (95% CI: 1.87–4.31)], Educational status with college and above [AOR = 1.79 (95% CI 1.23–3.67)], Overall knowledge about HPV infection vaccine and cervical cancer [AOR = 2.53 (1.82–3.51)] and positive attitude towards vaccination [AOR = 2.12 (95% CI: 1.53–2.94)] were significantly associated with HPV vaccine uptake.ConclusionAlmost one in two girls in the district took the HPV vaccine. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Reproductive-Aged Women in Sayint Adjibar Town, Northeast Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Berhanu Woldu, Bamlaku Enawgaw, Fikir Asrie, Elias Shiferaw, Zegeye Getaneh, Mulugeta Melku

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April among 359 reproductive-aged women (RAW). Systematic random sampling technique was implemented to select study participants. …”
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Prevention practices of hepatitis B virus and its associated factors among barbers in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia by Baye Tsegaye Amlak, Benalfew Lake Mengistie, Seblework Abraham Teshale

“…Model fitness was assessed using the Hosmer–Lemeshow test, and multicollinearity was evaluated with the variance inflation factor. A binary logistic regression model was employed for the analysis. …”
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Hepatitis B vaccination status and associated factors among students of medicine and health sciences in Wolkite University, Southwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study. by Kassahun Haile, Abebe Timerga, Ayenew Mose, Zebene Mekonnen

“…A binary logistic regression model was used to determine the factors associated with full-dose vaccination status. …”
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The construction and validation of a prediction model of hypertensive disease in pregnancy by Yuanyuan Chen, Jianting Ma

“…Abstract The HDP prediction model was constructed and validated by using the demographic characteristics, blood routine and biochemical screening indicators in early pregnancy to reduce the incidence of HDP. 16,112 pregnant women admitted to Yuyao People’s Hospital from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2022 were randomly divided into modeling group (n = 11279) and validation group (n = 4833) according to a ratio of 7:3. …”
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Measuring Resolved Star Formation Histories from High-precision Color–Magnitude Diagrams with StarFormationHistories.jl by Christopher T. Garling, Nitya Kallivayalil, Kristen B. W. McQuinn, Jack T. Warfield, Mario Gennaro, Roger E. Cohen

“…The code can model unresolved photometric binaries and supports arbitrary IMFs. Random uncertainties in the SFH measurements can be quantified with Monte Carlo posterior sampling methods. …”
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Prevalence and factors influencing disability and cognitive impairment among empty nesters and non-empty nesters in Guangdong, China: a cross-sectional study by Jinhua Guo, Yi Yang, Lixia Lin, Yi Zhang, Tiemei Shen

“…Many study subjects took more than four types of medications (empty nesters: OR: 3.166, 95% CI 1.940, 5.169; non-empty nesters: OR: 2.660, 95% CI 1.957, 3.615). …”
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Predictors of HIV/AIDS Related Ocular Manifestations among HIV/AIDS Patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Guadie Sharew, Muluken Azage

“…A total of 369 systematically and randomly selected clients were included in the study. …”
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The association between dolutegravir based first-line antiretroviral regimens and dyslipidemia among adults living with HIV on follow-up at health facilities in Hawassa city admini... by Agete Tadewos Hirigo, Alemayehu Abera, Daniel Yilma, Ayalew Astatkie, Zelalem Debebe

“…Dyslipidaemia was classified based on the NCEP ATP III guidelines. A binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with dyslipidemia. …”
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Coping Strategies for Adverse Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy among Adult HIV Patients Attending University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Secti... by Yitayih Kefale Gelaw, Boressa Adugna, Adino Tesfahun Tsegaye, Tadesse Melaku, Belayneh Kefale

“…A total of 394 study participants were recruited by systematic random sampling. Data were collected through interviewing patients. …”
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Dignified care and associated factors among adult patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center, south west Ethiopia, 2023 by Midhagsaa Dhinsa Kitila, Abiru Neme Negewo, Asresu Feleke Bate, Birhanu Muleta Bayecha, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Merga garoma Jatu, Misganu Diriba Olana, Mesfin Beharu Deme

“…Methods A facility-based, cross-sectional study design was employed among 422 patients. A simple random sampling technique was utilized to recruit study participants. …”
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Practice and factors associated with neonatal sunlight exposure among mothers in Jigjiga City, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Amal Adem Abdulahi, Mohamed Omar Osman, Yahye Mohamed Ibrahim, Ramadan Budul Yusuf, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Seid Muhumed Abdilaahi, Yusuf Hamud File, Nour Ahmed Korane, Ahmed Adem Abdullahi

“…The study participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. The data were collected using electronic data collection software (Kobo) and exported to SPSS software version 20 for analysis. …”
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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals Workers in Intensive Care Units, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023 by Mustofa Hassen Yesuf MD, MPH, Zewdie Aderaw Alemu PhD, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed BSC, MPH, PMAE, Natnael Fekadu Tekle MD, Solyana Haileselassie Admassie MD, Getachew Mekete Deress MSC

“…Factors such as being over 40 years old (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.82; 95% CI: 1.23–6.46), having 5 to 10 years of work experience (AOR: 4.81; 95% CI: 2.92–7.92), exceeding 10 years of work experience (AOR: 3.96; 95% CI: 1.67–9.39), working more than 8 h per day (AOR: 2.51; 95% CI: 1.34–2.71), and substance use (AOR: 2.52; 95% CI: 1.08–5.86) showed statistically significant associations with burnout syndrome in a binary logistic regression model. …”
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Low Back Pain and Associated Factors among Hairdressers in Northern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study by Gebrerufael Solomon Tsegay, Berihu Fisseha Gebremeskel, Selam Desalegn Gezahegn, Desalegn Massa Teklemichael

“…A cross-sectional study was employed from January up to March 2018. A simple random sampling was applied to select 344 participants. …”
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Healthcare-seeking behaviors for common childhood illnesses and associated factors among mothers/caretakers of under-five children in Haro Limu district, East Wollega, Oromia, Ethi... by Shibru Fekadu Oljira, Emiru Merdassa, Zelalem Desalegn, Markos Desalegn

“…Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with healthcare-seeking behavior. …”
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