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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"Subsaharan Africa"”.
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The relationship between FDI, political and institutional risk in Sub-Saharan Africa
… Direct Investment inflows to 20 countries in SubSaharan Africa between 2003 and 2019. The results show that both political risk and weak institutional quality significantly and negatively affect FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa. The GMM interaction terms for institutional quality are larger than …
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Financial Inclusion In Sub-Saharan Africa : A Multidimensional Index
… particularly in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa, where countries face unique challenges and opportunities. This thesis aims to contribute to the literature by developing a comprehensive, multidimensional financial inclusion index specifically tailored to the Sub-Saharan African context. …
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloomstream infection at a tertiary referral hospital for children
… hospital for children in Cape Town, South Africa. Methods A retrospective descriptive study was conducted at a paediatric referral hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. Demographic and clinical details, antibiotic management and patient outcome information were extracted from medical and …
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Colonisation with extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing and carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales in children admitted to a paediatric referral hospital in South Africa
… Enterobacterales (CRE) among children in subSaharan Africa. Colonisation often precedes infection and multi-drug-resistant Enterobacterales are important causes of invasive infection. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, conducted between April and June 2017, 200 children in …
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Integrating land administration systems in peri-urban customary areas in Ghana
… operate in many peri-urban customary areas in subSaharan Africa (Burns, 2007), yet the rationality behind them is different, and possibly conflicting (Watson, 2003). The conflicting rationalities between the dual systems have created binaries in land administration discourse. Some scholars have …
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Identification of a novel HIV-1C protease from a microbial source
… in the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS cases in subSaharan Africa. Most clinical protease inhibitors (PIs) were designed against subtype B and are reported to have reduced activity against subtype C proteases. Our initial hypothesis was to create an Escherichia coli based life-or-death selection …
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The development of physico-chemical quality control methods for Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine production
… development of vaccine manufacturing capacity in subSaharan Africa. Initial studies were conducted in the Research and Development (R&D) department from where the process was transferred to the Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) environments of the Production and Quality Control departments …
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Modification by sex and atopy of the effect of chemical air pollutions and biological air pollutants including pollen and fungal spores on children respiratory health in the Western Cape, Cape South Africa
… of morbidity and mortality among children in SubSaharan Africa. Ongoing under-diagnosis and treatment in low-and middle-income countries, together exposure to airborne pollutants and allergens contribute to this disease burden. A cross-sectional study that recruited 590 school children …
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Epidemiology and Anatomic Distribution of Colorectal Cancer in South Africa
… cancer (CRC) is the 5th most common cancer in subSaharan Africa (SSA) and the 3rd most common cancer in Southern Africa. CRC characteristics in SSA, including anatomic distribution, are not well described. Objective: To describe patient characteristics and anatomic location of colorectal …
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Identification of TbRP2-interacting proteins using proximity-dependent biotinylation (BioID)
… parasite of medical and veterinary importance in subSaharan Africa. Thus, the study of RP2 in trypanosomes has relevance for parasitology, but also the human inherited disease retinitis pigmentosa. However, important differences exist between XRP2 and TbRP2, for instance TbRP2 lacks the consensus …
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The prevalence and characteristics of incidental colorectal polyps in patients undergoing colonoscopy at a South African tertiary institution
… frequency, and pattern of colorectal adenomas in subSaharan Africa, to guide diagnostic and preventative strategies for CRC in the region. This study aimed to describe polyp characteristics, and adenoma frequency in patients at average risk of CRC undergoing colonoscopy for bowel symptoms at a …
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A Calcium-Centered Socio-Ecological Model of Prostate Cancer Disparities: Preliminary Studies and Findings
Western studies have established that men from African descent are disproportionally affected by prostate cancer (PCa). Annual incidence rates in this population vary from 1.5 to 2 times when compared to their counterparts from other racial groups. They also record the worse outcomes in terms of …
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A systematic review of interventions to improve adherence to anti-diabetic medications in patients with type 2 diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa
… medications for adults with type 2 diabetes in subSaharan Africa, and the impact of these interventions in achieving good glycaemic control. For the evaluation of these interventions, only randomized controlled trials will be considered. We will perform electronic searches of all published …
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Prevalence and trends of diarrhoea in children under five in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, South Africa (2019-2023)
… is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in SubSaharan Africa. Informal settlements are disproportionately affected due to overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and unsafe water practices. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of diarrhoea prevalence, demographic distribution, seasonal …
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Regulation of transcription in Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agent of severe malaria: initial characterisation of PfTBP and PfTFIIA
… of malaria-related fatalities, predominantly in subsaharan Africa. The parasite has a complex life cycle, which involves transitioning between multiple distinct morphologies. The severity of the disease is brought about by the variable expression of parasite proteins on the surface of infected …
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A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study evaluating the cardiovascular risk profile of preoperatively identified patients with hypertension
… prevalence of hypertension in adults in South Africa (SA) is 35%. Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) in subSaharan Africa. However, 49% of people are unaware of their blood pressure status. Screening for …
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Experiences perceptions and understanding of mothers of children living with albinism in Malawi: a qualitative descriptive study
… globally with the highest prevalence in SubSaharan Africa with an estimation of 1 in 2000 - 5000 live births and 1 in 2000 live births in Malawi. The total number of people living with albinism in Malawi is estimated to be 7000 - 10,000 of the total population. Albinism is a stigmatised …
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Determinants of wellbeing in adolescents and young adults ? a systematic review and case study
… make up the greatest proportion of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Understanding and improving their wellbeing should be considered a priority as it is associated with improved individual and societal wellbeing. Subjective wellbeing and psychological wellbeing are the two widely researched …
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Prevalence and associated factors of caregiving burden among caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness: A hospital based study at St John of God Hospitaller services in Mzuzu, Malawi
… there remains scarcity of data on the subject in SubSaharan Africa including Malawi. Therefore, the present study investigated the prevalence and associated factors of caregiving burden among caregivers of individuals with SMI at St John of God Hospitaller Services (SJOGHS) in Mzuzu-Malawi. …
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A molecular approach to precision medicine in South African children with Epilepsy: towards a genetics-based diagnostic service for Epilepsy
… characterised by unprovoked, recurring seizures. SubSaharan Africa carries the highest burden of epilepsy in the world, owing mainly to the increased risk factors such as infectious and parasitic disease, and traumatic brain injury. A proportion of this burden is genetic, however, genetic testing …
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