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Journal of Global Health Economics and Policy
ISSN 2806-6073 · International Society of Global Health · 111 articles in the index
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Determinants of malnutrition among Pygmy children under five in Pygmy communities of Tshopo province, DRC, in 2025
# Background Child malnutrition is a major challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly among Pygmy children living in precarious and isolated conditions. In the Bafwasende territory (Tshopo province), social exclusion, poverty, and poor access to healthcare exacerbate their…
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Prevalence and determinants of sexual violence among adolescents in the city of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
# Background Sexual violence (SV) is a major public health concern, particularly among adolescents and young people. This study aims to determine the prevalence and associated factors of SV among individuals aged 15–24 in Kinshasa. # Methods A secondary analysis was conducted using data from a 2016…
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Health and social consequences of water collection among adolescent girls (aged 11–17) in the Yangala rural health zone, Kasai Central Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2024
# Background In the Yangala Rural Health Zone of Kasai Central Province, access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge. Adolescent girls aged 11--17 bear a disproportionate share of this burden, often walking long distances daily to fetch water under difficult and unsafe conditions. This…
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Screening for cardiometabolic disease risk factors: a hospital-based community health screening program in urban Cameroon (URBACAM-D)
# Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, are emerging public health threats in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In Cameroon, NCDs account for 31% of deaths, with cardiovascular diseases contributing to 14% of…
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine sentiment among Brazilian healthcare workers: A cross-sectional online survey study
# Background Vaccine hesitancy (VH) and vaccine sentiment (VS) among healthcare workers (HCWs) play a crucial role in vaccination programs. In response to this global challenge, an international project was initiated to investigate the determinants of VS. # Method From 2022 to 2023, an anonymous…
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Epidemio-clinical profile and management of traumatic injuries at the university clinics of Kinshasa, DR Congo
# Background Trauma represents a major public health issue, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in urban areas. This study aims to characterize traumatic injuries during peacetime in the City Province of Kinshasa (VPK), with an emphasis on epidemiological, clinical, prehospital…
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Household food security in a post-conflict context: a case study among mothers and caregivers of children under five years in the Kalomba Health Zone, Kasai Central, DR Congo
# Background In the post-conflict context of Greater Kasai, particularly affected by the Kamuina Nsapu phenomenon, food security has seriously deteriorated. Food security, as defined by the Food and Agriculture Organization, exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic…
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Rats – A West African delicacy or deathtrap? Behavioural insights into Lassa fever transmission, prevention and control in Eastern Sierra Leone
# Background Lassa fever is among the top emerging infectious diseases whose effective control depends on behavioural insights regarding its transmission, prevention and control. The study sought to explore behavioural insights - awareness, knowledge, lived experiences and behaviours – to inform…
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Dietary intake and glycosylated haemoglobin in children followed in diabetic clinics in Kinshasa, 2024
# Background Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) greater than 6.5% exposes to complications related to type 1 diabetes (T1D). Adequate nutrition of children with T1D under insulin therapy lowers HbA1c. The objective of this study was to evaluate dietary intake and HbA1c among children followed up in…
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Relocation and informal settlement upgrading: impacts on residents’ wellbeing and housing security in Kigali, Rwanda
# Background Informal settlements pose significant health, environmental, and social challenges, affecting over 70% of Kigali’s urban population. In response, the government of Rwanda launched major urban redevelopment efforts in Kigali, including in-situ upgrades and relocation to formal housing…
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Engaging stakeholders to measure Ghana’s progress on SDG 5.6.2: A qualitative ‘Inquiry Module’ analysis
# Background Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5, Target 6, aims to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) rights by 2030. To measure SDG 5.6.2, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) developed the 12th Inquiry Module, a self-reporting survey tool for governments, to…
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Enhancing community engagement in cholera response: a phenomenological study of health development army members in Sidama Region, Ethiopia
# Background Cholera outbreaks remain a significant public health challenge in Ethiopia, influenced by a combination of environmental and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. Factors such as inadequate access to safe water, poor sanitation, and limited health infrastructure exacerbate the risk of cholera…
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Impact of a structured return-to-care support package on loss to follow-up among re-engaged HIV clients in rural Western Kenya
# Background Loss to follow-up (LTFU) among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on antiretroviral therapy (ART) impedes epidemic control. Clients returning to care (RTC) after disengagement remain vulnerable to LTFU. This study assessed LTFU incidence among re-engaged clients, comparing those who…
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Towards effective and sustainable partnerships for resilient health systems in Africa: highlights from the WHO African region transformation agenda
# Background This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of the partnerships and communication focus area of the World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO AFRO)’s transformation agenda (TA). TA a vision and strategy for change launched in 2015 by the WHO AFRO’s…
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Progress in publication activities on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Africa between 2013 and 2023: a systematic mapping study
# Background The relatively low universal health coverage (UHC) effective coverage indices in most African countries is a cause for concern. Some African countries have effective coverage indices as low as 25 when the global average is 44-48. Although several African countries have initiated UHC…
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Domestic financing of HIV prevention interventions: a mixed methods study of the ability to pay (ATP) and willingness to pay (WTP) for voluntary medical male circumcision in Uganda
# Background External funding supports the HIV and AIDS response in Sub-Saharan Africa, but reducing this dependence is vital for longer-term sustainability. This study examined the ability and willingness to pay for voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) in Uganda as a potential funding source…
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Variations in ten-year cardiovascular disease risk and determinants in five countries
# Background This study assessed ten-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and its determinants in five countries using the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factor surveillance (STEPS) data. # Methods Adults aged 40-69 were analysed using…
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Evaluation of modern splinting materials for use in low- and middle-income countries: a cost-benefit analysis
# Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries pose a significant global health challenge, affecting 1.71 billion people worldwide. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face amplified difficulties in managing MSK injuries due to limited resources and trained personnel. Conventional MSK injury…
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Exploring the experiences of individuals with cancer in Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic
# Background Individuals with cancer in low- and middle-income countries face significant barriers to care, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Limited research exists on the pandemic’s impact on cancer care in these settings. This qualitative study examines the experiences of…