128 results for "Pascal Geldsetzer"

Knowledge and attitudes about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis: Evidence from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with policy makers, healthcare providers, and end-users in Lesotho

Pascal Geldsetzer; Joy J. Chebet; Tapiwa Tarumbiswa et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Vol. 2 No. 10 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Studies on knowledge and attitudes about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have mostly focused on key populations in North America and Europe. To inform Lesotho’s national rollout of PrEP to the general population, this study aimed to characterize knowledge and attitudes about PrEP among policy…

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Accessibility and quality of care for adults with hypertension in rural Burkina Faso: results from a cross-sectional household survey.

Stephanie Lacey; Maria Lisa Odland; Ali Sié et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Vol. 5 No. 4 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Providing quality healthcare is essential to reduce the future burden of cardiovascular disease. We assessed the quality of care for people with hypertension in Burkina Faso using the Institute of Medicine (IoM) Quality Domains of effectiveness, timeliness of access, patient-centredness and…

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Correction: Accessibility and quality of care for adults with hypertension in rural Burkina Faso: Results from a cross-sectional household survey.

Stephanie Lacey; Maria Lisa Odland; Ali Sié et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Vol. 6 No. 3 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

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Stakeholder perspectives on interventions to improve HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and continuation in Lesotho: A participant-ranked preferences study

Joy J. Chebet; Shannon A. McMahon; Rachel P. Chase et al.

PLOS Global Public Health, Vol. 3 No. 9 · 2023 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Low uptake and high discontinuation remain major obstacles to realizing the potential of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in changing the trajectory of the HIV epidemic. We conducted a card sorting and ranking exercise with 155 local stakeholders to determine their views on the most important…

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Estimates and Projections of the Global Economic Cost of 29 Cancers in 204 Countries and Territories From 2020 to 2050

Simiao Chen; Zhong Liang Cao; Klaus Prettner et al.

JAMA Oncology · 2023 · English · OpenAlex Scopus

Importance: Cancers are a leading cause of mortality, accounting for nearly 10 million annual deaths worldwide, or 1 in 6 deaths. Cancers also negatively affect countries' economic growth. However, the global economic cost of cancers and its worldwide distribution have yet to be studied. Objective…

Perceptions of, and Obstacles to, SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Among Adults in Lebanon: Cross-sectional Online Survey

Nadeem Elias Abou-Arraj; Diana Maddah; Vanessa Buhamdan et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Vol. 6 No. 12 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic is an additional burden on Lebanon’s fragmented health care system and adds to its ongoing political, economic, and refugee crises. Vaccination is an important means of reducing the impact of the pandemic. ObjectiveOur study’s aims were to (1) assess the prevalences…

Changing socioeconomic and geographic gradients in cardiovascular disease risk factors among Indians aged 15–49 years–evidence from nationally representative household surveysResearch in context

Sarah Wetzel; Pascal Geldsetzer; Sneha Sarah Mani et al.

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Vol. 12 · 2023 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Summary: Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). CVDs and their metabolic risk factors have historically been concentrated among urban residents with higher socioeconomic status (SES) in LMICs such as India…

Addressing alcohol use among blood pressure patients in Thai primary care: Lessons from a survey-based stakeholder consultation

Julia M. Lemp; Supa Pengpid; Doungjai Buntup et al.

Preventive Medicine Reports, Vol. 29 · 2022 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Alcohol use is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases in Thailand, and one of its pathways is high blood pressure. Given that brief intervention can effectively reduce hazardous alcohol consumption, this study aimed to investigate how hypertensive patients with concomitant alcohol use are…

Community-Based BMI Screening for Overweight and Obesity in Adults Aged 35 Years and Older in Malaysia: Regression Discontinuity Analysis

Wenjin Chen; Zhoutao Zheng; Shiyu Zhang et al.

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Vol. 11 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

BackgroundOverweight and obesity are major risk factors for numerous chronic diseases, requiring effective prevention and intervention strategies. Community-based BMI screening may enhance awareness of weight status, but its effectiveness remains uncertain. ObjectiveThis study aimed to rigorously…

Geographic disparities in hospital readmissions: a retrospective cohort study among patients with chronic disease in rural China

Mingyue Li; Haoqing Tang; Huixian Zheng et al.

International Journal for Equity in Health, Vol. 24 No. 1 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Frequent hospital readmissions place a significant burden on patients, families, and society. Many high-income countries have implemented financial incentives to reduce readmissions. In China, readmission metrics have also been introduced as part of the performance evaluation…

Evaluating the effectiveness of the ‘eco-cooler’ for passive home cooling

Aditi Bunker; Karin Lundgren Kownacki; Sudipa Sarker et al.

npj Climate Action, Vol. 3 No. 1 · 2024 · English · DOAJ

Abstract Constructed with used plastic bottles, the eco-cooler has been widely adopted in resource-poor communities in Bangladesh and other countries. We tested the eco-cooler under controlled conditions using a scientific wind tunnel in a climatic chamber. In our tests, we used seven eco-cooler…

The care cascade of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China: a cross-sectional study of individual-level data at enrolment into the national ‘Happy Breathing’ ProgrammeResearch in context

Chen Wang; Weiran Qi; Ting Yang et al.

EClinicalMedicine, Vol. 74 · 2024 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Summary: Background: Understanding the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care cascade is crucial for identifying where and when to intervene to improve COPD outcomes. We aimed to determine the proportion of patients with COPD seeking care in China's health system who are lost at each…

A systematic review of interventions to improve postpartum retention of women in PMTCT and ART care

Pascal Geldsetzer; H Manisha N Yapa; Maria Vaikath et al.

Journal of the International AIDS Society, Vol. 19 No. 1 · 2016 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Introduction The World Health Organization recommends lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for all pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV. Effective transitioning from maternal and child health to ART services, and long‐term retention in ART care postpartum is crucial to the successful…

Unintentional Injuries Requiring Medical Attention in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: Evidence from Nationally Representative surveys in 12 Countries

Leila Ghalichi; Albertino Damasceno; David Flood et al.

Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, Vol. 15 No. 1 · 2025 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Abstract Background Despite a high burden of injuries in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), a lack of empirical evidence on mechanism, location, and distribution of unintentional injuries requiring medical attention (hereafter injuries) hinders informed health system policy…

Self-help digital mental health intervention in improving burnout and mental health outcomes among healthcare workers: A narrative review

Lwin M. Aye; Min M. Tan; Alexandre Schaefer et al.

Digital Health, Vol. 10 · 2024 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Background Healthcare workers face burnout from high job demands and prolonged working conditions. While mental health services are available, barriers to access persist. Evidence suggests digital platforms can enhance accessibility. However, there is a lack of systematic reviews on the…