Search Results - "Global health action"

Social determinants of health: the role of effective communication in the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries by Ataguba, Ochega A., Ataguba, John E.

“…The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many countries with increasing morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, many of the actions and…”
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On what basis are medical cost-effectiveness thresholds set? Clashing opinions and an absence of data: a systematic review by Cameron, David, Ubels, Jasper, Norström, Fredrik

“…Background: The amount a government should be willing to invest in adopting new medical treatments has long been under debate. With many countries using formal…”
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Inequalities in health: definitions, concepts, and theories by Arcaya, Mariana C., Arcaya, Alyssa L., Subramanian, S. V.

“…Individuals from different backgrounds, social groups, and countries enjoy different levels of health. This article defines and distinguishes between…”
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Who is a community health worker? - a systematic review of definitions by Olaniran, Abimbola, Smith, Helen, Unkels, Regine, Bar-Zeev, Sarah, van den Broek, Nynke

“…Background: Community health workers (CHWs) can play vital roles in increasing coverage of basic health services. However, there is a need for a systematic…”
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Exploring the role of community engagement in improving the health of disadvantaged populations: a systematic review by Cyril, Sheila, Smith, Ben J., Possamai-Inesedy, Alphia, Renzaho, Andre M. N.

“…Although community engagement (CE) is widely used in health promotion, components of CE models associated with improved health are poorly understood. This…”
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Bridging the gaps: a global review of intersections of violence against women and violence against children by Guedes, Alessandra, Bott, Sarah, Garcia-Moreno, Claudia, Colombini, Manuela

“…The international community recognises violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC) as global human rights and public health problems…”
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Assessing the impact of mHealth interventions in low- and middle-income countries - what has been shown to work? by Hall, Charles S., Fottrell, Edward, Wilkinson, Sophia, Byass, Peter

“…Low-cost mobile devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and personal digital assistants, which can access voice and data services, have revolutionised access…”
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COVID-19 in Germany and China: mitigation versus elimination strategy by Lu, Guangyu, Razum, Oliver, Jahn, Albrecht, Zhang, Yuying, Sutton, Brett, Sridhar, Devi, Ariyoshi, Koya, von Seidlein, Lorenz, Müller, Olaf

“…Background: The COVID-19 pandemic shows variable dynamics in WHO Regions, with lowest disease burden in the Western-Pacific Region. While China has been able…”
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Knowing antimicrobial resistance in practice: a multi-country qualitative study with human and animal healthcare professionals by Pearson, Maddy, Chandler, Clare

“…Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global problem. Raising awareness is central to global and national action plans to address AMR in…”
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Decolonising research methodologies: lessons from a qualitative research project, Cape Town, South Africa by Keikelame, Mpoe Johannah, Swartz, Leslie

“…Background: It is becoming increasingly important for researchers to critically reflect on approaches that can have a positive impact on the health outcomes of…”
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Demographic, regional and temporal trends of hyperuricemia epidemics in mainland China from 2000 to 2019: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Li, Yang, Shen, Ziyan, Zhu, Bowen, Zhang, Han, Zhang, Xiaoyan, Ding, Xiaoqiang

“…Hyperuricemia (HUA) is becoming a global public health problem and associated with multiple diseases. We conducted a systematic review to synthesize the pooled…”
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The workforce for health in a globalized context - global shortages and international migration by Aluttis, Christoph, Bishaw, Tewabech, Frank, Martina W.

“…The 'crisis in human resources' in the health sector has been described as one of the most pressing global health issues of our time. The World Health…”
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Eco-epidemiological assessment of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, January-February 2020 by Byass, Peter

“…Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 in China in early 2020 provides a rich data source for exploring the ecological determinants of this new infection, which…”
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Health and health-related indicators in slum, rural, and urban communities: a comparative analysis by Mberu, Blessing U., Haregu, Tilahun Nigatu, Kyobutungi, Catherine, Ezeh, Alex C.

“…It is generally assumed that urban slum residents have worse health status when compared with other urban populations, but better health status than their…”
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Integrating mHealth at point of care in low- and middle-income settings: the system perspective by Wallis, Lee, Blessing, Paul, Dalwai, Mohammed, Shin, Sang Do

“…While the field represents a wide spectrum of products and services, many aspects of mHealth have great promise within resource-poor settings: there is an…”
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Prevention of antibiotic resistance - an epidemiological scoping review to identify research categories and knowledge gaps by Wall, Stig

“…Background: Antibiotics have become the cornerstone for the treatment of infectious diseases and contributed significantly to the dramatic global health…”
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Genomic and environmental risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases in Africa: methods used for Phase 1 of the AWI-Gen population cross-sectional study by Ali, Stuart A., Soo, Cassandra, Agongo, Godfred, Alberts, Marianne, Amenga-Etego, Lucas, Boua, Romuald P., Choudhury, Ananyo, Crowther, Nigel J., Depuur, Cornelius, Gómez-Olivé, F. Xavier, Guiraud, Issa, Haregu, Tilahun N., Hazelhurst, Scott, Kahn, Kathleen, Khayeka-Wandabwa, Christopher, Kyobutungi, Catherine, Lombard, Zané, Mashinya, Felistas, Micklesfield, Lisa, Mohamed, Shukri F., Mukomana, Freedom, Nakanabo-Diallo, Seydou, Natama, Hamtandi M., Ngomi, Nicholas, Nonterah, Engelbert A., Norris, Shane A., Oduro, Abraham R., Somé, Athanase M., Sorgho, Hermann, Tindana, Paulina, Tinto, Halidou, Tollman, Stephen, Twine, Rhian, Wade, Alisha, Sankoh, Osman, Ramsay, Michèle

“…There is an alarming tide of cardiovascular and metabolic disease (CMD) sweeping across Africa. This may be a result of an increasingly urbanized lifestyle…”
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Fast food consumption among young adolescents aged 12-15 years in 54 low- and middle-income countries by Li, Lian, Sun, Ning, Zhang, Lina, Xu, Guodong, Liu, Jingjing, Hu, Jingcen, Zhang, Zhiying, Lou, Jianjun, Deng, Hongxia, Shen, Zhisen, Han, Liyuan

“…Most countries worldwide, especially low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are facing an increasing prevalence of fast-food consumption and multiple…”
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Utility of the three-delays model and its potential for supporting a solution-based approach to accessing intrapartum care in low- and middle-income countries. A qualitative evidence synthesis by Actis Danna, Valentina, Bedwell, Carol, Wakasiaka, Sabina, Lavender, Tina

“…The 3-Delays Model has helped in the identification of access barriers to obstetric care in low and middle-income countries by highlighting the…”
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Integrating the United Nations sustainable development goals into higher education globally: a scoping review by Amorós Molina, Ángela, Helldén, Daniel, Alfvén, Tobias, Niemi, Maria, Leander, Karin, Nordenstedt, Helena, Rehn, Carita, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Wanyenze, Rhoda, Biermann, Olivia

“…In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Higher education…”
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