المؤلفون: Okesanya, Olalekan John, Agbo, Kingsley Chukwuka, Jamil, Safayet, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: New Microbes and New Infections ; volume 58, page 101237 ; ISSN 2052-2975

مصطلحات موضوعية: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmni.2024.101237Test
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المؤلفون: Majani Edward, Godfred Yawson Scott, Withness John, Martha Ernest Rajabu, Elton Mahulu, Shuaibu Saidu Musa, Lucero‐Prisno III Don Eliseo

المصدر: Public Health Challenges, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)

مصطلحات موضوعية: disease outbreak, global health security, infection control, Marburg virus disease, public health, viral hemorrhagic fever, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270

الوصف: Abstract The current Marburg virus (MARV) outbreak in Tanzania served as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by emerging infectious diseases and the urgent need for global health security. The Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) officially declared the outbreak on March 21, 2023. Eight cases in all, five of which included fatalities, have been reported in the country at present. The virus is a member of the Filoviridae family closely related to the widely known Ebola virus. Similar to other filoviruses, MARV causes acute and lethal hemorrhagic fever in both human and nonhuman primates with high case fatality rates ranging from 24% to 90%. The outbreak has highlighted the need for improved disease surveillance and response systems, as well as increased funding for research into emerging infectious diseases. The Tanzanian MoH has deployed a response team to investigate and monitor the transmission in the Kagera Region. The team works closely in collaboration with other organizations, such as the World Health Organization and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, to ensure the effective control of the situation. Although there is no vaccine or treatment approved for Marburg virus disease (MVD), supportive management improves survival. Existing infection prevention and control protocols for Ebola and other viral hemorrhagic fevers such as isolation and use of appropriate personal protective equipment can be used to prevent transmission of MVD. The global community must work together to strengthen health systems, enhance research efforts, and build resilient and responsive health systems to prevent future outbreaks of this kind. In this article, we have analyzed the MVD outbreak in Tanzania, specifically in the Bukoba district of the Kagera Region, and provided recommendations for the management of the current outbreak and future outbreaks.

وصف الملف: electronic resource

العلاقة: https://doaj.org/toc/2769-2450Test

الوصول الحر: https://doaj.org/article/93edfcd418d24e6ca760f66ba8c0ba48Test

المؤلفون: Elhadi, Yasir Ahmed Mohammed, Adebisi , Yusuff Adebayo, Abel , Uchechukwu Victor, Daniel , Ekpoh Mfonobong, Zaghloul , Ashraf, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: South Eastern European Journal of Public Health; Special Volume No. 2 2021: Announcing the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize (1st edition)

الوصف: Africa is the second largest continent and has its socioeconomic and health peculiarities. Countries are faced with varying challenges towards its Universal Health Coverage (UHC) achievement and hence the region requires health system reforms to drive equitable and balanced medical services to its populace. The main objectives of the paper were to explore the complexities of the African health systems, subsequently highlighting major challenges to UHC and to provide a framework for strategic approaches to health system strengthening to ensure realization of UHC. Information presented in this paper was collected from published literature and reports on Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Egypt and South Africa, amidst other African countries. The published literature points to the presence of a somewhat slow progress towards UHC or at least an existent knowledge of it. However, common challenges faced can be grouped into 1) Financial constraints which include low levels of government expenditure on health and increased out-of-pocket percentages, (2) Lack of coverage of key services which includes majorly immunization rates and existence of health insurance for citizens, (3) Input constraints ranging from drug availability to skilled healthcare workforce, information and research and (4) Lack of political support and commitmenttowards universal health coverage. To overcome the above-stated constraints, two broad groups of interventions were identified; General interventions largely focusing on reprioritization of health budget, quality and improved services, equipped facilities and efficient social protection systems; and Specific interventions which emphasizes the importance of eliminating shortage of health workers, ensuring availability of essential medicines/ products, embracing decentralization at supply chain management, validating data/ information system and advocacy for impactful health education/promotion. Although there will be strength and weakness ...

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العلاقة: http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/211/184Test; http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/211Test

الإتاحة: http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/211Test

المؤلفون: Baha, Fariba, Odey, Goodness Ogeyi, Yousufi, Marjan, Elhadi, Yasir Ahmed Mohammed, Rahmani, Adina, Noorzad, Elhama, Siddiqy, Farooq Ahmad, Vicerra, Paolo Miguel Manalang, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: Razi International Medical Journal; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023): RIMJ; 19 - 26 ; 2789-4711 ; 2790-2080 ; 10.56101/rimj.v3i1

مصطلحات موضوعية: Knowledge, Practice, Awareness, Breast Cancer, Herat-Afghanistan

الوصف: Background: Breast cancer prevalence is observed to be higher in developed economies, but the mortality rates due to the said disease tend to be similar or even higher among lower-income countries. Afghanistan is among these countries where breast cancer mortality has been predominant among the female population. This may be related late diagnosis and the presentation of the cancer at much later stages. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a survey questionnaire administered from June 2021 to July 2021 among women living in Herat province of Afghanistan. It evaluated the participants’ knowledge and practice towards breast cancer. A total of 534 women answered the survey. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS software. Results: Lower level of knowledge about breast cancer and the limitations to the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) were found to be associated with such late detection and treatment. Using data collected in Herat Province of Afghanistan, this study examined the individual level sociodemographic factors related with the level of knowledge about breast cancer and also with the practice of BSE. It was found that 44% of the study sample of 534 women had high knowledge level. There were fewer still who performed BSE at about 12% of the respondents. Further examination showed that lower education attainment, albeit illiteracy, and the employment status were correlated with knowledge and practice surrounding breast cancer. Conclusion: This entails the need to formulate programs targeting the specific needs of women with lower socioeconomic status to build capacity toward their health and wellbeing.

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العلاقة: https://rimj.org/pubs/index.php/journal/article/view/68/66Test; https://rimj.org/pubs/index.php/journal/article/view/68/67Test; https://rimj.org/pubs/index.php/journal/article/view/68/77Test; https://rimj.org/pubs/index.php/journal/article/view/68Test

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.56101/rimj.v3i1.68Test
https://doi.org/10.56101/rimj.v3i1Test
https://rimj.org/pubs/index.php/journal/article/view/68Test

المؤلفون: Nathan Ezie, Kengo, Amekpor, Felix, Scott, Godfred Yawson, Andigema, Angyiba Serge, Musa, Shuaibu Saidu, Takoutsing, Berjo Dongmo, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: Annals of Global Health; Vol. 89 No. 1 (2023); 57 ; Annals of Global Health; Vol. 89 Núm. 1 (2023); 57 ; 2214-9996

مصطلحات موضوعية: healthcare workers, occupational medicine, patient’s well-being

الوصف: It is a prevalent misconception that healthcare professionals are specialists and thus can effectively manage their health. This is probably true, but given recent pandemics and the rise in violence in medical settings, one is compelled to question whether their health and safety are sufficient for a robust healthcare system. This is important because protecting and promoting the health, safety, and well-being of health workers will improve the quality of patient care and increase the resilience of health services in the face of outbreaks and public health emergencies. We thus strive to answer this question and suggest potential remedies to this growing public health issue.

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العلاقة: https://account.annalsofglobalhealth.org/index.php/up-j-agh/article/view/4167/3766Test; https://account.annalsofglobalhealth.org/index.php/up-j-agh/article/view/4167/3767Test; https://account.annalsofglobalhealth.org/index.php/up-j-agh/article/view/4167Test

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.4167Test
https://account.annalsofglobalhealth.org/index.php/up-j-agh/article/view/4167Test

المؤلفون: Rabe,Adrian Paul, Loke,Wei Jie, Gurjar,Khushboo, Brackley,Allison, Lucero-Prisno III,Don Eliseo

مصطلحات موضوعية: Journal of Asthma and Allergy

الوصف: Adrian Paul J Rabe,1,2 Wei Jie Loke,3 Khushboo Gurjar,4 Allison Brackley,5 Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III6,7 1BioPharmaceutical Medical, Respiratory & Immunology, AstraZeneca, Cambridge, UK; 2Imperial College, London, UK; 3East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Stevenage, UK; 4RWA Health Economics, Cytel Health Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 5RWA Health Economics, Cytel, Inc, Waltham, MA, USA; 6Department of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; 7University of the Philippines Open University, Los Baños City, PhilippinesCorrespondence: Allison Brackley, Cytel, Inc, 1050 Winter Street, Center Entrance 3rd Floor, Waltham, MA, 02451, USA, Tel +1 617 661 2011, Fax +1 617 661 4405, Email brackleyallison@gmail.comBackground: The complex nature of asthma has resulted in a poor understanding of its epidemiology, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). Clinical subgroups, such as patients with severe asthma, eosinophilic asthma, allergic rhinitis, or nasal polyps, experience additional barriers to care.Methods: Prevalence estimates for asthma and key clinical subgroups were extracted from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 and from a targeted literature review conducted through PubMed in October of 2021. National estimates were calculated and the roles of potential explanatory factors were explored through qualitative analysis.Results: In total, 162 publications from 69 countries were included. Across continents, asthma prevalence values ranged from 3.44% (Asia), 3.67% (Africa), 4.90% (South America), 5.69% (Europe), 8.29% (North America), to 8.33% (Oceania). Globally, of those with asthma, 26.70% had severe asthma, 30.99% had eosinophilic asthma, 48.95% had allergic rhinitis, and 7.0% to 25.40% had nasal polyps. Countries with higher air quality, income status, and healthcare access and quality reported a higher asthma prevalence.Conclusion: Asthma prevalence values were low in LMICs, potentially indicating ...

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العلاقة: https://www.dovepress.com/global-burden-of-asthma-and-its-impact-on-specific-subgroups-nasal-pol-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JAATest

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.2147/JAA.S418145Test
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المؤلفون: Adedeji, Oluwakorede Joshua, Babatunde, Yusuf Olalekan, Ib-rahim, Abdulmumin Damilola, Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: South Eastern European Journal of Public Health; Special Volume No. 2 2021: Announcing the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize (1st edition)

الوصف: Access to essential healthcare services is limited in Africa, resulting in preventable mortalities. Telemedicine, which can be defined as the use of information and communication technologies in the delivery of healthcare services, is applied in various fields of medicine and at multiple times. Some telemedicine projects have been implemented in different African countries. Some successes were recorded, as well as failures. Despite challenges, such as high cost, that inhibit telemedicine coverage, telemedicine still presents excellent opportunities in increasing access to basic healthcare and expert services. Mobile clinics provide the opportunity to expand access to health services across a region. They can be implemented as an extension of fixed1hospitals that are often situated away from remote villages, serve in the heart of communities, and aid in preventive screenings and epidemiological monitoring. Africa has limited resources but leveraging these existing resources most cost-effectively is key to achieving universal health coverage in the region. Source of funding:None Conflicting Interest:The authors declare no conflict of interest. Authors' Contributions:Oluwakorede Joshua Adedeji conceptualized the study. Oluwakorede Joshua Adedeji, Yusuf Olalekan Babatunde and Abdulmumin Damilola Ibrahim acquired, analysed and interpreted the data for the work. Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi and Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III revised it critically for important intellectual content. All authors agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that all questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

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العلاقة: http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/215/187Test; http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/215Test

الإتاحة: http://www.seejph.com/index.php/seejph/article/view/215Test

المؤلفون: Rabe, Adrian Paul, Loke, Wei Jie, Gurjar, Khushboo, Brackley, Allison, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: Journal of Asthma and Allergy ; volume Volume 16, page 1097-1113 ; ISSN 1178-6965

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.2147/jaa.s418145Test
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المؤلفون: Musa, Sulaiman Muhammad, Haruna, Usman Abubakar, Manirambona, Emery, Eshun, Gilbert, Ahmad, Dalhatu Muhammad, Dada, David Adelekan, Gololo, Ahmed Adamu, Musa, Shuaibu Saidu, Abdulkadir, Abdulafeez Katibi, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo

المصدر: Public Health Reviews ; volume 44 ; ISSN 2107-6952

مصطلحات موضوعية: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Community and Home Care

الوصف: Background: Among the numerous challenges that Africa faces in improving its healthcare systems, the paucity of health data stands out as paramount. This study aims to examine the challenges related to the paucity of health data in Africa and its impact on the implementation of digital health and evidence-based practice. The findings of the study reveal that health data availability in Africa is both limited and frequently of poor quality. Several factors contribute to this concerning situation, encompassing inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of resources, and cultural barriers. Furthermore, the available data, despite its limitations, is often underutilized due to a lack of capacity and expertise in data analysis and interpretation. Policy Options and Recommendations: To improve healthcare delivery in Africa, we recommend implementing novel strategies for data collection. It’s important to recognize that effective information technology service is crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery, and a holistic approach is necessary to achieve this. Conclusion: This brief presents information to help policymakers develop long-term solutions to Africa’s health data poverty. Taking action based on this evidence can assist in addressing the problem.

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2023.1605821Test

المؤلفون: Shoib, Sheikh, Hussaini, Syed Sameer, Armiya’u, Aishatu Yusha’u, Saeed, Fahimeh, Őri, Dorottya, Roza, Thiago Henrique, Gürcan, Ahmet, Agrawal, Aditi, Solerdelcoll, Mireia, Lucero-Prisno III, Don Eliseo, Nahidi, Mahsa, Swed, Sarya, Ahmed, Saeed, Chandradasa, Miyuru

المصدر: Frontiers in Psychiatry ; volume 14 ; ISSN 1664-0640

مصطلحات موضوعية: Psychiatry and Mental health

الوصف: Climate change poses significant challenges to global mental health, with potential consequences including increased rates of suicide and mental health disorders. Early Career Psychiatrists (ECPs) play a crucial role in addressing these challenges. The Climate Psychiatry Alliance, a group of psychiatrists dedicated to improving mental health amidst climate change, recognizes the importance of cultivating climate-aware ECPs. Training ECPs to become confident climate-aware clinicians enables them to effectively treat patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD in the context of climate-related distress. Together with other mental health professionals, ECPs can contribute to efforts by implementing strategies for monitoring and treating mental health problems arising from climate events. Additionally, they can raise awareness about the psychological consequences and risks of suicide associated with climate change. Collaboration among ECPs from various regions is essential in developing community-based approaches and reducing vulnerabilities. ECPs must prioritize supporting vulnerable populations by advocating for increased funding for mental health support and research in affected areas. Long-term solutions to address the mental health impacts of climate change and global warming should be pursued to mitigate future suicidality. Integrating climate considerations into local mental health programs and expanding psychological support services is crucial. By promoting emotional resilience and self-awareness, ECPs can contribute to building a more climate-resilient and mentally healthy society.

الإتاحة: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1251630Test