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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Epidemiology &"”.
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Evidence-based vaccinology: supporting evidence-informed considerations to introduce routine hepatitis A immunization in South Africa
… this evidence, the PhD estimated the future epidemiology of hepatitis A and impacts of routine hepatitis A vaccination scenarios in the country. The PhD's overall methods were informed by the principles of Evidence-Based Vaccinology for developing vaccine recommendations. The project included …
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The quality and variation of spirometry reads for testing lung function in children in sub Saharan Africa
Background: Lung function assessments have become the cornerstone of understanding the ever-increasing burden of non-communicable respiratory conditions worldwide. The introduction of pulmonary function testing (PFT) has made maximal expiratory flow/volume (MEFV) measurements the basis of lung …
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Understanding women's engagement in HIV care after initiating antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy in South Africa
Background: Sustained engagement in HIV care, including adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and retention in HIV services, is essential to optimize maternal health and prevent perinatal, postnatal and sexual HIV transmission. However, engagement in care remains a substantial challenge for …
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Early life lead exposure as a risk factor for aggressive and violent behaviours in young adults: A retrospective systematic review
Over 1.3 million individuals die each year from preventable violence. Many of these violent acts are perpetrated by youths. Despite several initiatives, the prevalence of youth violence remains high. Early life lead exposure is a possible cause of aggressive and violent behaviour in young adults. …