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Acceptability of the social uses of the COVID-19 screening test among women in southern Benin

Affo, Mingnimon A.

J. Public Health Africa (Online); 16 (1), 2025

Background: Screening tests are some of the essential measures in the fight against all diseases with epidemic potential. The refusal to use it is the major challenge that hinders this fight. Aim: This article aims to highlight the factors for the rejection of the COVID-19 screening test among women in t...

COVID-19, Epidemics, Emergencies, Mass Screening, Knowledge, Socioeconomic Factors, Informal Sector, Educational Status

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Predictors associated with giving birth at home among women in Ethiopia

Batholomew Chibuike, James; Alemu, Yenew; Amairo, Matthew Esther; Chullapant, Kanokwan; Uzuagu, Emem Dickson; Chinazaekpere, Mary Aroh.

Pan Afr. med. j; 50 (), 2025

Introduction: maternal mortality is a worldwide community health concern. Home deliveries are common in Ethiopia, and most births occur at home without the assistance of health experts. Maternal mortality reduced in recent decades but still has a very high maternal mortality rate in Ethiopia. Therefore, ...

Pregnant Women, Parturition, Birth Order, Risk Factors, Information Sources, Public Health, Educational Status, Rural Areas

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Managing gender-based violence patients: implications for the practices and attitudes of emergency medical care providers

Mohokare, Fose John; Tlalajoe-Mokhatla, Nokuthula.

Pan Afr. med. j; 49 (), 2024

Introduction: gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most widespread human rights abuses in the world. Although women and girls are often the targets of GBV, men and boys can also suffer from it. Therefore, this study investigated the practices and attitudes of Emergency Medical Care Providers (EMCPs)...

Gender-Based Violence, Marital Status, Gender Identity, Human Rights Abuses, Emergencies, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Care, Educational Status

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