Numeracy skills learning of children in Africa: —Are disabled children lagging behind?
This study provides empirical evidence on the within- and across-country variation in numeracy skills performance among children based on nationally representative data from eight African countries (DR Congo, The Gambia, Ghana, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Togo, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe). We assess whether and to what extent children with disabilities lag in numeracy skills and how much it depends on their type of disabilities. More specifically, we explore whether disabled children benefit equally from better school system quality. The assessment is analysed as a natural experiment using the performance of non-disabled children as...
Source: PLoS One - April 20, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Huafeng Zhang Source Type: research
Awareness and control measures for gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys in Maseru district, Lesotho
This study was conducted to evaluate donkey owners' knowledge and control measures on prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) of Maseru district. A total of 144 donkey owners were selected for individual interviews through a stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics and chi-square tests were used to analyze data. The significance (p <0.05) of different AEZs was tested using a post-hoc cell-wise adjusted standardized residual analysis. Majority of donkey owners were familiar with the GIPs especially nematodes as it seemed to be the most occurring, but there was no si...
Source: Cell Research - April 16, 2023 Category: Cytology Authors: Masara Elizabeth Nts'aoana Setsumi Molapo Paseka Kompi Moeketsi Phalatsi Source Type: research
The prevalence of emotional abuse in children living in Sub-Saharan Africa - A systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: In general countries displayed a high prevalence. A standardized use of a uniform definition of emotional abuse might help to display a more homogenous data set in the future, giving the opportunity for pooled estimates of prevalence.PMID:37004459 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106155 (Source: Child Abuse and Neglect)
Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - April 2, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: M Kurtz H Kawka O Horstick S Brenner A Deckert V R Louis V Winkler M Lowery Wilson T B ärnighausen P Dambach Source Type: research
The prevalence of emotional abuse in children living in Sub-Saharan Africa - A systematic review
CONCLUSIONS: In general countries displayed a high prevalence. A standardized use of a uniform definition of emotional abuse might help to display a more homogenous data set in the future, giving the opportunity for pooled estimates of prevalence.PMID:37004459 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106155 (Source: Child Abuse and Neglect)
Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - April 2, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: M Kurtz H Kawka O Horstick S Brenner A Deckert V R Louis V Winkler M Lowery Wilson T B ärnighausen P Dambach Source Type: research
Factors associated with awareness of breast cancer among women of reproductive age in Lesotho: a national population-based cross-sectional survey
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer mortality and a major public health problem. The growing number of breast cancer-related deaths has been largely attributed to a lack of awareness of the disease amon... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 31, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Agani Afaya, Milipaak Japiong, Kennedy Diema Konlan and Solomon Mohammed Salia Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors influencing non ‐compliance with standards for medical male circumcision in Lesotho
AbstractAimMedical male circumcision (MMC) standards are critical in promoting clients ’ safety and quality care. The aim is to report on factors that influence non-compliance with standards for MMC in the Lesotho context.DesignA qualitative, explorative, descriptive research design was used.MethodFour focus group interviews were held with 19 purposively selected registered nurses providing routine MMC for one year or more.ResultsThree themes emerged namely: knowledge of quality standards, barriers to compliance, and perceived enabling working environment. Findings highlight barriers such as infrastructure, the high targ...
Source: Nursing Open - March 21, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Mamokete Nts'upa,
Moliehi R. Mpeli,
Lizemari Hugo ‐van Dyk Tags: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH QUALITATIVE Source Type: research
Modelling the impact of CD4 testing on mortality from TB and cryptococcal meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease in nine countries
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis supports retaining baseline CD4 testing to avert deaths from TB and CM, the two most deadly opportunistic infections among patients with AHD. However, national programmes will need to weigh the cost of increasing CD4 access against other HIV-related priorities and allocate resources accordingly.PMID:36880429 | PMC:PMC9989935 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26070 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - March 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikwo Kitefre Oboho Heather Paulin Carl Corcoran Matt Hamilton Alex Jordan Hannah L Kirking Elfriede Agyemang Laura Jean Podewils Carel Pretorius Greg Greene Tom Chiller Mitesh Desai Roma Bhatkoti Ray W Shiraishi N Sarita Shah Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 and national pandemic responses on health service utilisation in seven low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Context-specific strategies show the ability of health systems to sustain essential health services during the pandemic. The link between pandemic responses and healthcare utilisation can inform purposeful strategies to ensure communities have access to care and provide lessons for promoting the utilisation of health services elsewhere.PMID:36880985 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2023.2178604 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - March 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Donald Fejfar Afom T Andom Meba Msuya Marc Antoine Jeune Wesler Lambert Prince F Varney Moses Banda Aron Emilia Connolly Ameyalli Ju árez Zeus Aranda Anne Niyigena Vincent K Cubaka Foday Boima Vicky Reed Michael R Law Karen A Gr épin Jean Claude Mugunga Source Type: research
Modelling the impact of CD4 testing on mortality from TB and cryptococcal meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease in nine countries
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis supports retaining baseline CD4 testing to avert deaths from TB and CM, the two most deadly opportunistic infections among patients with AHD. However, national programmes will need to weigh the cost of increasing CD4 access against other HIV-related priorities and allocate resources accordingly.PMID:36880429 | PMC:PMC9989935 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26070 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - March 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikwo Kitefre Oboho Heather Paulin Carl Corcoran Matt Hamilton Alex Jordan Hannah L Kirking Elfriede Agyemang Laura Jean Podewils Carel Pretorius Greg Greene Tom Chiller Mitesh Desai Roma Bhatkoti Ray W Shiraishi N Sarita Shah Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 and national pandemic responses on health service utilisation in seven low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Context-specific strategies show the ability of health systems to sustain essential health services during the pandemic. The link between pandemic responses and healthcare utilisation can inform purposeful strategies to ensure communities have access to care and provide lessons for promoting the utilisation of health services elsewhere.PMID:36880985 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2023.2178604 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - March 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Donald Fejfar Afom T Andom Meba Msuya Marc Antoine Jeune Wesler Lambert Prince F Varney Moses Banda Aron Emilia Connolly Ameyalli Ju árez Zeus Aranda Anne Niyigena Vincent K Cubaka Foday Boima Vicky Reed Michael R Law Karen A Gr épin Jean Claude Mugunga Source Type: research
Modelling the impact of CD4 testing on mortality from TB and cryptococcal meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease in nine countries
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis supports retaining baseline CD4 testing to avert deaths from TB and CM, the two most deadly opportunistic infections among patients with AHD. However, national programmes will need to weigh the cost of increasing CD4 access against other HIV-related priorities and allocate resources accordingly.PMID:36880429 | PMC:PMC9989935 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26070 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - March 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikwo Kitefre Oboho Heather Paulin Carl Corcoran Matt Hamilton Alex Jordan Hannah L Kirking Elfriede Agyemang Laura Jean Podewils Carel Pretorius Greg Greene Tom Chiller Mitesh Desai Roma Bhatkoti Ray W Shiraishi N Sarita Shah Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 and national pandemic responses on health service utilisation in seven low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Context-specific strategies show the ability of health systems to sustain essential health services during the pandemic. The link between pandemic responses and healthcare utilisation can inform purposeful strategies to ensure communities have access to care and provide lessons for promoting the utilisation of health services elsewhere.PMID:36880985 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2023.2178604 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - March 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Donald Fejfar Afom T Andom Meba Msuya Marc Antoine Jeune Wesler Lambert Prince F Varney Moses Banda Aron Emilia Connolly Ameyalli Ju árez Zeus Aranda Anne Niyigena Vincent K Cubaka Foday Boima Vicky Reed Michael R Law Karen A Gr épin Jean Claude Mugunga Source Type: research
Modelling the impact of CD4 testing on mortality from TB and cryptococcal meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease in nine countries
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis supports retaining baseline CD4 testing to avert deaths from TB and CM, the two most deadly opportunistic infections among patients with AHD. However, national programmes will need to weigh the cost of increasing CD4 access against other HIV-related priorities and allocate resources accordingly.PMID:36880429 | PMC:PMC9989935 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26070 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - March 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikwo Kitefre Oboho Heather Paulin Carl Corcoran Matt Hamilton Alex Jordan Hannah L Kirking Elfriede Agyemang Laura Jean Podewils Carel Pretorius Greg Greene Tom Chiller Mitesh Desai Roma Bhatkoti Ray W Shiraishi N Sarita Shah Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 and national pandemic responses on health service utilisation in seven low- and middle-income countries
CONCLUSIONS: Context-specific strategies show the ability of health systems to sustain essential health services during the pandemic. The link between pandemic responses and healthcare utilisation can inform purposeful strategies to ensure communities have access to care and provide lessons for promoting the utilisation of health services elsewhere.PMID:36880985 | DOI:10.1080/16549716.2023.2178604 (Source: Global Health Action)
Source: Global Health Action - March 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Donald Fejfar Afom T Andom Meba Msuya Marc Antoine Jeune Wesler Lambert Prince F Varney Moses Banda Aron Emilia Connolly Ameyalli Ju árez Zeus Aranda Anne Niyigena Vincent K Cubaka Foday Boima Vicky Reed Michael R Law Karen A Gr épin Jean Claude Mugunga Source Type: research
Modelling the impact of CD4 testing on mortality from TB and cryptococcal meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease in nine countries
CONCLUSIONS: This analysis supports retaining baseline CD4 testing to avert deaths from TB and CM, the two most deadly opportunistic infections among patients with AHD. However, national programmes will need to weigh the cost of increasing CD4 access against other HIV-related priorities and allocate resources accordingly.PMID:36880429 | PMC:PMC9989935 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.26070 (Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society)
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - March 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ikwo Kitefre Oboho Heather Paulin Carl Corcoran Matt Hamilton Alex Jordan Hannah L Kirking Elfriede Agyemang Laura Jean Podewils Carel Pretorius Greg Greene Tom Chiller Mitesh Desai Roma Bhatkoti Ray W Shiraishi N Sarita Shah Source Type: research
