Introduction: Homelessness among women of reproductive age is a global problem. Several unique gender-based issues affect homeless women's well-being, including reproductive health issues, their homelessness experiences, and a high rate of sexual violence. In this study, we aimed to describe women's experiences of street homelessness in their own terms and their suggestions to address their unmet needs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSeabirds are frequently infected by avian influenza virus (AIV), which prior to 2021 primarily consisted of low-pathogenic AIV with limited reports of disease during infection. However, since highly pathogenic AIV (HPAIV) H5N1 clade 2.3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe African continent has some of the world's lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. While the limited availability of vaccines is a contributing factor, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare providers (HCP) is another factor that could adversely affect efforts to control infections on the continent. We sought to understand the extent of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among HCP, and its contributing factors in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health problems during pregnancy which result in various maternal and newborn complications affecting the health and well-being of the mother and the baby. In countries like Ethiopia, anxiety among pregnant women was not well explored, limiting the development of informed interventions. Thus, this research aims to assess the magnitude of anxiety and associated factors among pregnant women visiting ANC at public health centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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