Leveraging seasonal influenza health worker vaccination programmes for COVID-19 vaccine Introduction: A global qualitative analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest a strong justification for enhanced investment in vaccination of health workers, particularly against seasonal influenza, through country-wide programmes as a foundation for pandemic preparedness and response.PMID:38531724 | DOI:10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.12.044 (Source: Vaccine)
Source: Vaccine - March 26, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Anna-Maria Volkmann Shoshanna Goldin Britney McMurren Claire Gapare Beth Anne Pratt Laura Frost Shalini Desai Source Type: research

Association between maternal experiences of intimate partner violence and child stunting: a secondary analysis of the Demographic Health Surveys of four South Asian countries
Conclusion Our study findings suggest that maternal exposure to IPV is associated with child stunting. Further research investigating the relationship between IPV and child outcomes using improved and advanced statistical analyses can provide substantial evidence to enhance public awareness and potentially reduce the burden of child stunting in South Asian countries. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - January 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lakhdir, M. P. A., Ambreen, S., Sameen, S., Asim, M., Batool, S., Azam, I., Usmani, B. A., Iqbal, R. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research

Exploring the diversity of < em > CFTR < /em > gene mutations in cystic fibrosis individuals of South Asia
CONCLUSION: In summary, the higher prevalence of consanguinity and the limited availability of CF diagnostic resources in South Asia considerably contribute to the prevalence of genetic disorders like CF. The spectrum of CFTR mutations exhibits noticeable variations within South Asian and other populations. The inclusion of current study-enlisted CFTR gene variants is highly recommended for CF disease genetic testing in South Asia which may aid in achieving a precise diagnosis, enhancing disease management, and discovering drugs for currently untreatable genetic variants. It is also imperative to conduct a comprehensive st...
Source: Journal of Asthma - December 28, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hassan Rafique Anum Safdar Muhammad Usman Ghani Ali Akbar Farheena Iqbal Awan Zartashay Naeem Ali Amar Mudassar Fareed Awan Syed Wajahat Ullah Rehan Sadiq Shaikh Source Type: research

Socio-economic inequalities in and factors associated with minimum dietary diversity among children aged 6-23 months in South Asia: a decomposition analysis
Conclusion Inequality in the prevalence of MDD favours the affluent. Health policy and intervention design should prioritise minimising socioeconomic inequalities concerning the MDD. In addition, policy-makers should prioritise the associated factors of MDD such as education, wealth status, employment, media exposure while designing intervention or policies. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - December 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rahman, M. A., Kundu, S., Rashid, H. O., Tohan, M. M., Islam, M. A. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research

Cardiovascular Disease in South Asians in the United States: Lifestyle Strategies for Risk Factor Reduction
The South Asian population represents a heterogenous group of people from seven countries: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Collectively, South Asians (SAs) constitute nearly a quarter of the world's population and are one of the fastest growing demographics in the United States.1 However, they also suffer a disproportionately larger burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Compared to other ethnic groups, South Asians in the United States (SAUS) have a three to fivefold increased risk of myocardial infarction and ASCVD, higher mortality rates from ischemic heart dis...
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 25, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Neil Bhambi, Ming-Sum Lee Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Adolescent childbirth and mobility disability among women ages 15-49: an analysis of population health surveys from 14 low-income and middle-income countries
Conclusions This analysis suggests a moderate and consistent association of adolescent childbearing with subsequent mobility disability. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - July 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Peck, K. E., Bassani, D., Camara, S. M., Domingues, M. R., Sentell, T., Velez, M. P., Pirkle, C. M. Tags: Open access, Global health Source Type: research

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward rubella elimination in SEAR during 2013-2021 (2). During 2013-2021, six SEAR countries introduced RCV; all countries in the Region now use RCV in routine immunization. Routine immunization coverage with the first dose of a rubella-containing vaccine (RCV1) increased >600%, from 12% during 2013 to 86% during 2021, and an estimated 515 million persons were vaccinated via RCV supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)¶ during 2013-2021. During this time, annual reported rubella incidence declined by 80%, from 5.5 to 1.1 cases per million population. Mal...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sudhir Khanal Sunil Bahl Lucky Sangal Deepak Dhongde Patrick Michael O'Connor Natasha S Crowcroft Michelle Morales Source Type: research

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward rubella elimination in SEAR during 2013-2021 (2). During 2013-2021, six SEAR countries introduced RCV; all countries in the Region now use RCV in routine immunization. Routine immunization coverage with the first dose of a rubella-containing vaccine (RCV1) increased >600%, from 12% during 2013 to 86% during 2021, and an estimated 515 million persons were vaccinated via RCV supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)¶ during 2013-2021. During this time, annual reported rubella incidence declined by 80%, from 5.5 to 1.1 cases per million population. Mal...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sudhir Khanal Sunil Bahl Lucky Sangal Deepak Dhongde Patrick Michael O'Connor Natasha S Crowcroft Michelle Morales Source Type: research

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward rubella elimination in SEAR during 2013-2021 (2). During 2013-2021, six SEAR countries introduced RCV; all countries in the Region now use RCV in routine immunization. Routine immunization coverage with the first dose of a rubella-containing vaccine (RCV1) increased >600%, from 12% during 2013 to 86% during 2021, and an estimated 515 million persons were vaccinated via RCV supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)¶ during 2013-2021. During this time, annual reported rubella incidence declined by 80%, from 5.5 to 1.1 cases per million population. Mal...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sudhir Khanal Sunil Bahl Lucky Sangal Deepak Dhongde Patrick Michael O'Connor Natasha S Crowcroft Michelle Morales Source Type: research

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward rubella elimination in SEAR during 2013-2021 (2). During 2013-2021, six SEAR countries introduced RCV; all countries in the Region now use RCV in routine immunization. Routine immunization coverage with the first dose of a rubella-containing vaccine (RCV1) increased >600%, from 12% during 2013 to 86% during 2021, and an estimated 515 million persons were vaccinated via RCV supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)¶ during 2013-2021. During this time, annual reported rubella incidence declined by 80%, from 5.5 to 1.1 cases per million population. Mal...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sudhir Khanal Sunil Bahl Lucky Sangal Deepak Dhongde Patrick Michael O'Connor Natasha S Crowcroft Michelle Morales Source Type: research

Progress Toward Rubella Elimination - World Health Organization South-East Asia Region, 2013-2021
This report updates a previous report and describes progress toward rubella elimination in SEAR during 2013-2021 (2). During 2013-2021, six SEAR countries introduced RCV; all countries in the Region now use RCV in routine immunization. Routine immunization coverage with the first dose of a rubella-containing vaccine (RCV1) increased >600%, from 12% during 2013 to 86% during 2021, and an estimated 515 million persons were vaccinated via RCV supplementary immunization activities (SIAs)¶ during 2013-2021. During this time, annual reported rubella incidence declined by 80%, from 5.5 to 1.1 cases per million population. Mal...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 22, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Sudhir Khanal Sunil Bahl Lucky Sangal Deepak Dhongde Patrick Michael O'Connor Natasha S Crowcroft Michelle Morales Source Type: research