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Impact of routine birth early infant diagnosis on neonatal HIV treatment cascade in eThekwini district, South Africa

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2020
Background: Early infant diagnosis (EID) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV-infected infants can reduce the risk of mortality and improve clinical outcomes.
Vidya Kalawan, Kevindra Naidoo, Moherndran Archary   +2 more
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Lung health in LMICs: tackling challenges ahead [PDF]

The Lancet, 2021
Benoit, Nemery, Patrick D M C, Katoto, Patrick, Develtere   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Cancer pattern in Bhutan (2014–2022): Findings from population‐based cancer registry—A pathway to monitor cancer control activities

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? The establishment in 2014 of the population‐based cancer registry (PBCR) of Bhutan created new opportunities for understanding national cancer trends, which previously were anticipated from data in neighbouring countries. This study presents the first nine‐year summary of cancer patterns in Bhutan, derived from PBCR data. From 2014 to 2022,
Phub Tshering, Ugyen Tshomo, Meera Chetri, Sumitra Suberi, Yangdon Yangdon, Laigden Dzed, Tshewang Lhadon, Sonali Bagal, Sharyu Mhamane, Atul Budukh   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceptions on Data Quality, Use, and Management Following the Adoption of Tablet-Based Electronic Health Records: Results from a Pre–Post Survey with District Health Officers in Ghana

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2022
Seohyun Lee,1 Young-Ji Lee,2 SeYeon Kim,2 Wonil Choi,2 Yoojin Jeong,2 Nina Jinjoo Rhim,3 Ilwon Seo,4 Sun-Young Kim2,5 1Department of Global Public Administration, Yonsei University Mirae Campus, Wonju, Republic of Korea; 2Department of Public Health ...
Lee S, Lee YJ, Kim S, Choi W, Jeong Y, Rhim NJ, Seo I, Kim SY   +7 more
doaj  

Risk Factors for Injury Mortality in Rural Tanzania: A Secondary Data Analysis. [PDF]

, 2012
\ud \ud Injuries rank high among the leading causes of death and disability annually, injuring over 50 million and killing over 5 million people globally. Approximately 90% of these deaths occur in developing countries.
Ae-Ngibise, Kenneth Ayuurebobi, Kellerman, Ronel, Masanja, Honorati, Owusu-Agyei, Seth   +3 more
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Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension in rural and urban communities in high-, middle-, and low-income countries.

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), 2013
IMPORTANCE Hypertension is the most important preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally, yet there are relatively few data collected using standardized methods. OBJECTIVE To examine hypertension prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control
C. Chow, K. Teo, S. Rangarajan, S. Islam, Rajeev Gupta, Á. Avezum, A. Bahonar, J. Chifamba, G. Dagenais, R. Diaz, K. Kazmi, F. Lanas, Li Wei, P. López-Jaramillo, F. Lu, Noorhassim Ismail, T. Puoane, A. Rosengren, A. Szuba, A. Temizhan, A. Wielgosz, R. Yusuf, A. Yusufali, M. Mckee, Li-sheng Liu, P. Mony, S. Yusuf   +26 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Patient‐ and caregiver‐reported barriers to chemotherapy in nine sub‐Saharan African countries: A cross‐sectional survey among population‐based registries

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Increasing cancer incidence and mortality in low‐ and middle‐income countries has heightened concerns about limited resources and barriers to care. This challenge is particularly urgent in Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), where cancer rates are rising sharply. Here, data from population‐based cancer registries in nine SSA countries was assessed to
Tamara König, Nikolaus Christian Simon Mezger, Ole Stoeter, Phoebe Mary Amulen, Margaret Borok, Gladys C. Chesumbai, Moudiongui MBoungou Dimitry, Ima‐Obong Ekanem, Adugna Fekadu, Bakarou Kamaté, William Muller, Alex Alain Kabena Nzambikolo, Abidemi Omonisi, Furaha Serventi, Markus Wallwiener, Biying Liu, Donald Maxwell Parkin, Pablo Sandro Carvalho Santos, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Eric Sven Kroeber   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and psychometric properties of a general cancer stigma scale

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Cancer‐related stigma can fuel anxiety and depression and lead to self‐isolation, delayed treatment, and decreased quality of life. The extent to which stigma impacts cancer patients, however, remains uncertain. This study applied mixed methods in high‐ and low‐income settings, with cohorts in the U.S. state of Utah and Lilongwe, Malawi, to
Stephen M. Kimani, Gita Suneja, Agatha Bula, Chaorong Wu, Abhilasha Khatri, Nehal Bakshi, Olivia R. Hanson, Aparna Mangadu, Mercy Tsidya, Melissa A. Stockton, Brandon A. Knettel, Melissa H. Watt   +11 more
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Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression and stress among mothers of preterm and low birthweight infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in Accra, Ghana

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 131-137, April 2025.
Abstract To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum stress (PPS) and identify associated risk factors among mothers of preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. We conducted a secondary analysis of data collected from 255 mothers with preterm and LBW infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Korle ...
John Pellegrino, Paddington T. Mundagowa, Kwame Sarfo Sakyi, Prince Gyebi Owusu, Babbel Agbinko‐Djobalar, Leila M. Larson, Mufaro Kanyangarara   +6 more
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Characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies in sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic mapping of literature between 2012 and 2022

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 51-62, April 2025.
Abstract Background High maternal mortality rates in sub‐Saharan Africa necessitate the need for aligned research focusing on prevalent causes and neglected conditions in the region. Objective This mapping review aimed to describe the characteristics of longitudinal maternal health studies between 2012 and 2022 in sub‐Saharan Africa and identify gaps ...
Ijeoma Solarin, Cherlynn Dumbura, Darshnika Pemi Lakhoo, Kshama Chande, Gloria Maimela, Stanley Luchters, Matthew Chersich, for the HE2AT Center   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source