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Osborne A, James P, Bangura C
BMC Health Serv Res . 2025 Feb; 25(1):211. PMID: 39910623
Background: Sierra Leone, like many developing countries, faces challenges in ensuring equitable access to healthcare, particularly for women of reproductive age. This women has specific healthcare needs related to sexual...
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Osborne A, Sesay U, Bah M, Bangura C, Ahinkorah B
BMC Public Health . 2025 Feb; 25(1):423. PMID: 39894845
Background: Total fertility rate measures the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive age (typically 15-49 years). Despite the national decline in Sierra Leone,...
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Osborne A, Yillah R, Bangura C, Ahinkorah B
BMC Public Health . 2025 Jan; 25(1):9. PMID: 39748265
Background: Unintended pregnancy is a significant public health concern in Sierra Leone, with far-reaching consequences for both mothers and children. This issue impacts individual well-being, strains healthcare systems, and hinders...
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Osborne A, Sesay U, Tommy A, Bai-Sesay A, Bangura C, Kangbai J
BMC Infect Dis . 2024 Dec; 24(1):1461. PMID: 39719550
Background: Polio, a debeilitating and potentially life-threatening disease, continues to pose a risk to young children globally. While vaccination offers a powerful shield, its reach is not always equal. This...
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Osborne A, Bangura C, Ahinkorah B
PLoS One . 2024 Dec; 19(12):e0313030. PMID: 39671372
Background: Sierra Leone, like many other sub-Saharan African countries, grapples with the challenge of high adolescent fertility rates. This study examines the socio-economic and geographical inequalities in adolescent fertility rates...
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Osborne A, Wongnaah F, Bangura C, Ahinkorah B
BMC Public Health . 2024 Nov; 24(1):3342. PMID: 39616317
Background: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination is a cornerstone of childhood immunisation programs, protecting against tuberculosis (TB), a major public health concern. Sierra Leone, a West African nation, faces challenges in...
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Osborne A, Bai-Sesay A, Bangura C, Rogers H, Ahinkorah B
BMC Pediatr . 2024 Nov; 24(1):761. PMID: 39578763
Background: Sierra Leone has reduced neonatal mortality rates(NMR) in recent years. Despite this progress, disparities in newborn survival persist across socio-economic and geographic areas. This study examined the inequalities in...
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Osborne A, Bangura C, Ahinkorah B
Reprod Health . 2024 Nov; 21(1):167. PMID: 39563435
Background: Despite the known benefits of modern contraceptives in preventing unwanted pregnancies and reducing unsafe abortions, their use remains low among women of reproductive age in several sub-Saharan African countries,...
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Osborne A, Wongnaah F, Adeleye K, Bangura C, Aboagye R, Ahinkorah B
Contracept Reprod Med . 2024 Nov; 9(1):56. PMID: 39533402
Background: Early sexual debut among young women is associated with adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes, including unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Despite its negative impact, there is limited...
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Osborne A, Wongnaah F, Tucker M, Bangura C, Gegbe F, Ahinkorah B
Arch Public Health . 2024 Nov; 82(1):208. PMID: 39533371
Background: Prenatal care is a critical component of maternal and child health, providing essential preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to pregnant women. Adequate antenatal care has been linked to reduced...