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ISSN 1654-9716 · Taylor & Francis Group · 2,335 articles in the index
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How is goal setting used in interventions for chronic disease prevention and management in sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review and narrative synthesis
Non-communicable diseases are increasingly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, and goal setting is often used to promote healthy self-management behaviours. In this review, we aimed to synthesise literature around how goal setting is used, for application in future interventions in the region. A…
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First Mile program: North-South partnership experience with health system strengthening in Mbarara, Uganda
Uganda’s public healthcare system faces significant systemic challenges in delivering care, contributing to poor health outcomes. In response, a North-South partnership between Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), and Mbarara Regional Referral…
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Understanding the needs and key determinants of maternal, newborn, and child health among migrants in transit: a scoping review
The global surge in migration has exposed pregnant women and children in transit to heightened risk of maternal and child health (MCH) challenges, driven by systemic barriers and unstable conditions. Evidence on how these transitory factors influence MCH remains limited. This scoping review…
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Challenges and barriers in managing Type 2 diabetes: insights from a qualitative study of patients’ experiences at a university hospital in Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Background Type 2 diabetes is a global health issue, with unique challenges in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. Patients face barriers such as lifestyle, diet, healthcare access, and psychological impacts. Understanding these challenges is crucial for improving diabetes care and support. Objective The aim of…
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Mental health burdens, typhoon and structural health inequities: evidence from a global perspective
Background Against the backdrop of accelerating climate change and more frequent extreme weather events, typhoon disasters have become a major challenge to mental health. Based on the Social Determinants of Health theory and integrating the Cumulative Disadvantage Model with Structural Causal…
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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights policy for ethnic minority girls in Vietnam: a qualitative study with policy makers and service providers
Background Adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights (ASRHR) policy has strengthened globally over the last three decades, but country-level barriers to implementation perpetuate health inequities for adolescent girls. In Vietnam, implementation of ASRHR policy remains challenged by…
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Vaccine preferences and their role for vaccine confidence and uptake: a meta-ethnography
Vaccine confidence and uptake are influenced by individuals’ preferences regarding vaccine composition, quality, or administration pathways. However, literature synthesizing available qualitative insights into individuals’ vaccine preferences remains limited. We therefore conducted a…
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A network analysis of mental, somatic health, and perceived social supports among Chinese pregnant and postpartum women
Background The mental burdens among pregnant and postpartum women were exacerbated by cultural expectations and policy shifts, which can be mitigated by social support. Objective To identify the networks of comorbid somatic and mental health, diverse sources of support (interpersonal and policy)…
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Great strides, yet a long way to go: a comparative analysis of WASH conditions and associated sociodemographic factors from national hygiene surveys, 2014 and 2018
Background Bangladesh faces substantial inequalities in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), with disparities across sociodemographic groups and between urban and rural populations. Evidence on temporal changes in household WASH access and its determinants remains limited. Objective To assess…
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Healthcare workers’ perceptions of health worker-related interventions to improve compliance with hand hygiene recommendations for infection prevention and control in hospitalised neonates and infants in Sub-Saharan Africa: a synthesis of two qualitative evidence syntheses
Hand hygiene (HH) reduces infections in hospitalised neonates and infants. The benefits of HH may be compromised by poor compliance by healthcare workers (HCW). We carried out a synthesis of two qualitative evidence syntheses (QES) to explore HCWs’ perceptions of interventions to improve HH…
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The phenomenon of ragging: violence among university students in Sri Lanka
Background Ragging is an initiation ritual in Sri Lankan universities where senior students harass newcomers. This practice leads to severe consequences such as depression, increased dropouts, and suicide, yet research on this issue remains scarce. Objective This thesis aimed to explore ragging…
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Strengthening interventions to support the sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing of young women involved in sex work amid conflict and distress migration in Ethiopia
Background Amid growing global recognition of the importance of young people’s sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing, an intervention to support peer-based comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for young women involved in sex work in Ethiopia was implemented in 2020. Since 2018, conflict…
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Frontline practitioners’ perspective of the implementation of child protection laws and prevention of violence against children in Maputo, Mozambique
Background Frontline practitioners play a crucial role in the implementation and enforcement of child protection laws. Yet, studies on how they experience applying those laws are scarce, not least in the sub-Saharan Africa region where rates of violence against children are persistently high…
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Global research trends on depression-related stigma in the 21st century: a bibliometric analysis
Background Depression is a leading contributor to the global burden of diseases. Stigma associated with mental illness significantly hinders help-seeking, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. While research on mental health stigma has expanded over the past two decades, a systematic examination of…
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Closing the rural diabetes research gap: a case for coordinated international collaboration
Rural, regional and remote communities experience a disproportionate burden of diabetes and persistent barriers to specialist care, including workforce shortages, geographic isolation, transport costs, fragmented services and uneven digital infrastructure. However, much of the evidence guiding…
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Strengthening Teamwork and Respect (STAR): nurses’ perspectives and experiences of disrespectful maternity care in rural district hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background Disrespectful maternal care has been reported from women’s perspectives, but less is known about how health workers understand these behaviours. To develop interventions, it is important to explore the drivers of disrespectful care from providers’ perspectives. Objective To explore…
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Acceptability of alcohol-based hand rub during neonatal care in rural Ugandan households: a qualitative study nested within the BabyGel trial
Background Poor access to water, sanitation and hygiene exacerbates the spread of infections among newborns. The BabyGel cluster randomised trial assessed the effectiveness of a community-level alcohol-based hand rub with a training component in reducing infection or death rates among newborns in…
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How equity in cancer services has been defined and measured, and why it matters: a scoping review of Universal Health Coverage systems
Cancer equity is a global priority, particularly within Universal Health Coverage systems that are committed to reducing disparities in access and outcomes. However, practical barriers to addressing inequities persist, such as varying definitions and clinical measurements. This inconsistency leads…
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Frameworks to analyse accessibility of public recreational spaces for persons with disabilities: a rapid scoping review
The global population currently struggles to meet the physical activity guidelines. This is exacerbated for persons with disabilities (PWD). There is increasing acknowledgement of the need for recreational public spaces to be accessible and provide opportunities for physical activity. Designing and…
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Shifting power in global health research: a checklist for research funders
Colonial legacies continue to shape who decides, leads, and benefits from global health research. Funders play a pivotal role in this landscape, determining which settings, problems, and approaches are prioritized in research. This paper introduces a checklist for research funders aimed at tackling…
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