Tag: parents’ awareness
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Parents’ Warning After Six-Week-Old Baby’s Harmless Cold Turned Alarming
When a Simple Cold Became a Cause for Concern What started as a sniffle and slight breathlessness for Atlas, a six-week-old baby, quickly turned into a tense night for his parents. Matt Jukes and Tansy Simpson watched their infant struggle with symptoms that suggested more than a routine winter cold. Like many new parents, they…
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Socioeconomic Factors and Parental Awareness and Acceptance of HPV Vaccination in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview Human papillomavirus (HPV) can lead to cervical cancer and other diseases, with Africa bearing a significant share of the global burden. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), vaccination programs have expanded in recent years, but parental awareness and acceptance remain uneven. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize evidence on how socioeconomic factors—education, income, occupation, and urban…