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COVID-19 research in LMICs – Authors' reply [PDF]

The Lancet, 2021
Torres, Irene, Profeta, Barbara, Machado, Cristiani Vieira, Artaza, Osvaldo, Lopez-Cevallos, Daniel, Kang, JaHyun   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Evaluating predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate for adverse newborn outcomes among term‐births in northern Uganda: A cross sectional analytical study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 408-420, April 2025.
Abstract Objective Birth asphyxia is one of the leading causes of death for neonates worldwide. Lack of an objective cost effective test to predict poor newborn outcomes at birth affects the ability to respond appropriately. This study determined predictive values of umbilical cord arterial lactate in relation to adverse neonatal outcomes. Methods This
Elizabeth Ayebare, James K. Tumwine, Jolly Nankunda, Anna Hjelmstedt, Wibke Jonas, Grace Ndeezi, Nicola Orsini, Claudia Hanson   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Contraception for adolescents in low and middle income countries: needs, barriers, and access

Reproductive Health, 2014
Substantial numbers of adolescents experience the negative health consequences of early, unprotected sexual activity - unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity and Sexually Transmitted Infections including Human ...
V. Chandra-Mouli, D. McCarraher, S. Phillips, N. Williamson, G. Hainsworth   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Obstetrics and gynecology devices designed for low‐ and middle‐income countries: A narrative review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 71-80, April 2025.
Abstract There are many barriers contributing to poor health outcomes for women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), one of which is the lack of necessary medical devices. Presently, the development of various kinds of devices intended to improve women's health outcomes specifically in LMICs remains underrepresented in the literature; therefore,
Dhanalakshmi Thiyagarajan, Enaam A. Adanu, K. Rivet Amico   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Barriers to contraception access and use among youth: A scoping review in high‐income countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The United Nations (UN) has a target for universal contraception access by 2030. Youth (aged 15–29) still have limited contraception access and lower usage. A unified understanding of the barriers youth face in high‐income countries (HIC) remains unclear.
Bronte K. Johnston, Patricia A. Janssen, Mika Ohtsuka, Zeba Khan, Ciara Madden, Chelsey Perry, Piper Scott‐Fiddler, Sarah Munro, Laura Schummers, Kimberlyn M. McGrail   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Measuring socio-economic position for epidemiological studies in low- and middle-income countries: a methods of measurement in epidemiology paper

International Journal of Epidemiology, 2012
Much has been written about the measurement of socio-economic position (SEP) in high-income countries (HIC). Less has been written for an epidemiology, health systems and public health audience about the measurement of SEP in low- and middle-income ...
L. Howe, B. Galobardes, A. Matijasevich, David Gordon, D. Johnston, O. Onwujekwe, R. Patel, E. Webb, D. Lawlor, J. Hargreaves   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Associations between Nugent‐bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in rural northwestern Bangladesh

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Bacterial vaginosis, defined by Nugent score (Nugent‐BV), has been associated with preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have longitudinally described the associations between Nugent‐BV and adverse pregnancy outcomes at varying times in pregnancy.
Daniel J. Erchick, Susan Tuddenham, Lena Kan, Lee S. F. Wu, Alain B. Labrique, Hasmot Ali, Ethan K. Gough, Mahbubur Rashid, Towfida J. Siddiqua, Subhra Chakraborty, Pawel Gajer, Michael France, Jacques Ravel, Golsa M. Yazdy, Keith P. West, Parul Christian   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current practices in caesarean section training: A cross‐sectional study comparing high‐ and low‐middle‐income countries

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study identifies and describes global caesarean section (CS) training practices, comparing high‐income countries (HIC) and low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMIC). Methods A convergent parallel mixed‐methods study was conducted with a cross‐sectional survey.
Liesl de Waard, Elize Archer, Kathryn Chu, Christoffel Joseph Brand Muller, Stefan Gebhardt   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of low‐dose aspirin on hemoglobin levels in pregnancy: A secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial for prevention of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives This study evaluates the association of low‐dose aspirin (LDA) with hemoglobin (Hb) levels during pregnancy and explores how changes in Hb levels relate to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Methods This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial comprised 249 pregnant women recruited from a regional hospital in ...
N. M. Ngcobo, V. Dorsamy, C. Bagwandeen, P. Z. Mkhize, J. Moodley   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A portable device for nucleic acid quantification powered by sunlight, a flame or electricity. [PDF]

, 2018
A decentralized approach to diagnostics can decrease the time to treatment of infectious diseases in resource-limited settings. Yet most modern diagnostic tools require stable electricity and are not portable.
Cesarman, Ethel, Duru, Jens, Erickson, David, Gardner, Andrea, Kopparthy, Varun Lingaiah, Martin, Jeffrey, Maurer, Toby, Semeere, Aggrey, Snodgrass, Ryan   +8 more
core   +1 more source