CONTRACEPTIVE UTILIZATION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG POLYGAMOUS AND MONOGAMOUS WOMEN IN WOREBABO WOREDA, SOUTH WOLLO ZONE, ETHIOPIA: A COMPARATIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Contraceptive utilization and associated factors among polygamous and monogamous women in Worebabo Woreda, South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia: a comparative cross sectional study

Abstract Background In Ethiopia high population growth and unintended pregnancies are posing pressures where the economy is incapable of holding overpopulation.Despite this problem, utilization of modern contraception is low in rural areas of the country, especially in the areas where polygamy is common.Therefore, this study was conducted to assess

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The Role of the Gray Wolf in Rabies Transmission in Iran and Preliminary Assessment of an Oral Rabies Vaccine in this Animal

Introduction: In Iran, 95% of animal bites are attributed to domestic dogs and cats, while one-third of rabies victims are from wildlife.The wolf is one of the primary vectors of wildlife in the country.This study was aimed to assess the impact of wildlife on rabies transmission and to evaluate the efficacy of an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) in the gr

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Detection of blood‐brain barrier dysfunction using advanced imaging methods to predict seizures in dogs with meningoencephalitis of unknown origin

Abstract Background The blood‐brain barrier (BBB), which separates the intravascular and neuropil compartments, characterizes the vascular bed of the brain and is essential for its proper function.Recent advances in imaging techniques have driven the here development of methods for quantitative assessment of BBB permeability.Hypothesis/Objectives

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