BACKGROUND: Stunting is a serious public health concern in Rwanda, affecting around 33.3% of children under five in 2020. The researchers have employed machine learning algorithms to predict stunting in Rwanda; however, few studies used ANNs, despite...
INTRODUCTION: Khat chewing is a significant public health issue in Ethiopia, influenced by various demographic factors. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of khat chewing practices is essential to developing targeted interventions. Therefo...
BACKGROUND: Child mortality is a reliable and significant indicator of a nation's health. Although the child mortality rate in Bangladesh is declining over time, it still needs to drop even more in order to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG...
International journal of environmental research and public health
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BACKGROUND: Childhood malnutrition remains a significant global public health concern. The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program provides specific data on child health across numerous countries. This meta-analysis aims to comprehensively asses...
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to employ machine learning algorithms to predict the factors contributing to zero-dose children in Tanzania, using the most recent nationally representative data.
OBJECTIVE: Predicting healthcare demand is essential for effective resource allocation and planning. This study applies Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use, focusing on predisposing, enabling, and need factors, using data from the 2022...
INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use during pregnancy is a significant public health concern, associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite its critical importance, comprehensive data on tobacco use among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa i...
BACKGROUND: Healthcare practitioners require a robust predictive system to accurately diagnose diseases, especially in young children with conditions such as anemia. Delays in diagnosis and treatment can have severe consequences, potentially leading ...
BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder (MDD) presents significant public health challenges due to its increasing prevalence and complex risk factors. This study systematically analyzed data from 2019 to 2023 to explore trends in MDD incidence, symptom...
Approximately one-fifth of Canadians report high levels of psychological stress. This is alarming, as chronic stress is associated with non-communicable diseases and premature mortality. In order to create effective interventions and public policy fo...