Socio-demographic and economic inequity in the use of insecticide-treated bed nets during pregnancy: a survey-based case study of four sub-Saharan African countries with a high burden of malaria
In conclusion, in all the four countries, there were significant regional variations or differences in ITN use among pregnant mothers across all dimensions of inequality in the survey years. Tailored cost-effective interventions could be considered to improve ITN utilization among pregnant women. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Online learning for WHO priority diseases with pandemic potential: evidence from existing courses and preparing for Disease X
ConclusionsFindings inform the use of learning materials in disease outbreaks. Further, this use case data confirms learning providers need to add offerings in languages spoken in outbreak impacted areas. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Estimating the impact of birth interval on under-five mortality in east african countries: a propensity score matching analysis
ConclusionsWe conclude that enhancing mothers to have optimal birth spacing is likely to be an effective approach to reducing the incidence of under-five mortality. Our findings suggest that births to mothers with short birth intervals have an increased risk of death in the first five years of life than births to mothers who had an optimal birth interval. Therefore, public health programs should enhance interventions targeting improving birth spacing to reduce the incidence of under-five mortality in low-and middle-income countries like East African countries. Moreover, to achieve a significant reduction in the under-five ...
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Asymptomatic Leishmania donovani infection and associated factors among blood donors attending at Metema district Blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross- sectional study
ConclusionsThe prevalence of asymptomaticLeishmania donovani infection was 15.6%. Asymptomatic visceral leishmaniasis was significantly associated with donors ’ family and neighbors’ history of infection. Therefore, laboratory screening of blood donors for visceral leishmaniasis in endemic areas will be mandatory. Moreover, this study will give base line information for future study in the country. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Longitudinal trends and determinants of stunting among children aged 1 –15 years
ConclusionDisparities of stunting were observed between- and within-country of four low- and middle-income with the highest prevalence recorded in low-income country. Child stunting is caused by factors related to child ’s age, household wealth, household size, the mother’s and father’s education level, residence area and access to save drinking water. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A cross-country comparison of health-related quality of life in the United States, Sweden, and Norway during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionsIn the first year of the pandemic, a rebound in HRQoL was observed in the US, but not in Sweden or Norway. Mental health issues during the pandemic warrant a major public health concern across all 3 countries. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Estimated 24-Hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion in adults in the Northwest Region of Morocco, 2017
ConclusionNa intake was higher and K intake was lower than WHO recommendations in the study population. There was no association between estimated Na and K intake levels with BP in this population. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Evaluation of Dakshata, a scale-up WHO SCC and mentoring-based program, for improving quality of intrapartum care in public sector in Rajasthan, India: repeated mixed-methods surveys
ConclusionTheDakshata program was successful in improving resources and competencies around childbirth. The states with low capacities will require intensive external support for a head start. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and predictors of delayed initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal women at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThe proportion of infants that do not achieve early initiation of breastfeeding in this setting remains high. Women at high risk of delaying the initiation of breastfeeding include those who: deliver by caesarean section, do not receive antenatal care and have labour difficulties. Infants at risk of not achieving early initiation of breastfeeding include those that have a health issue at birth. We recommend increased support for women who undergo caesarean section in the early initiation of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding support can be initiated in the recovery room after caesarean delivery or in the operating the...
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A cross-sectional study on the relationship between electronic cigarette and combustible cigarette use with obstructive sleep apnea among U.S. adults: result from NHANES 2015 –2018
ConclusionOur findings indicate the prevalence of OSA was higher in c-cigarette smokers than in non-smokers, while there was no significant difference in the prevalence of OSA between e-cigarette smokers and non-smokers. Dual users had the highest prevalence for OSA compared to c-cigarette smokers, e-cigarette smokers and non-smokers. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Smoking is associated with elevated blood level of volatile organic compounds: a population-based analysis of NHANES 2017 –2018
ConclusionsSmoking, mainly dual-smoking and combustible-cigarette smoking, is associated with elevated blood concentration of VOCs, while the effect is weak in E-cigarette smoking. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Feasibility of implementing an innovative manual handling risk assessment training program for staff working in long-term care
ConclusionsThis pilot study supports the feasibility of long-term care facilities participating in future studies testing the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Risk Assessment for moving Individuals SafEly (RAISE) patient and resident manual handling program. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 12, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Analysis of spatial pattern and influencing factors of private clinics in the main urban area of Guiyang in China from 2021 to 2022 based on multi-source data
ConclusionThis study investigates the geographic distribution and influencing variables of private clinics in typical mountain cities and identifies the causes of the current disparity in the distribution of healthcare resources. It is necessary to gradually develop the primary healthcare system in mountainous cities with legislation, counterpart support, and social resources. While ensuring equal access to health care for low-income people and mobile populations, various medical needs of community members should be fully considered and implemented as soon as possible. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Acceptability of mandatory vaccination against influenza, measles, pertussis and varicella by workers in healthcare facilities: a national cross-sectional study, France, 2019
ConclusionHCW acceptability of mandatory vaccination was high for measles, pertussis and varicella but not as high for influenza. Vaccination for COVID-19 is mandatory for HCW in France. Replication of this study after the end of the COVID-19 crisis would help assess whether the pandemic had an impact on their acceptability of mandatory vaccination, in particular for influenza. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
High non-compliance rate among presumptive tuberculosis cases referred from peripheral health facilities in silti district of Southern Ethiopia: a mixed methods study
ConclusionOur study showed a high level of non-compliance to referral among referred presumptive TB cases. We also found that more women were referred and also complied with the referral. Strengthening community awareness about the disease symptoms and the existence of free treatment, addressing misconceptions about TB, supporting the elderly and disabled, and checkup house visits after referral could improve compliance to referral. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
