Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lemlem F. Weldemariam, Ayansina Ayanlade, Marion Borderon, Karoline Moslinger
Summary: This study aims to understand the dynamics and factors that influence return migration to Sub-Saharan Africa and how they relate to mobility and immobility factors. The findings of a systematic literature review conducted over two decades show that social, personal, economic, and policy factors are the major drivers of return migration. This study can provide valuable insights for future research, governments, organizations, and policymakers in developing effective return migration strategies.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Habiba Ahut Daggash, Niall Mac Dowell
Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa faces challenges such as extreme poverty, economic downturn, energy poverty, and climate change. All countries in the region have committed to increasing the use of renewable energy sources to address these issues. Despite facing difficulties in implementation, transitioning the energy system can help achieve these goals and promote economic development and climate resilience.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mussa K. Nsanya, Rachel Abramson, Godfrey A. Kisigo, Andy Hickner, Elias C. Nyanza, Robert N. Peck, Saidi H. Kapiga
Summary: Hypertension among adolescents is common in high-income countries and leads to increased cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence, risk factors, and complications of hypertension among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa have not been well-described.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Julia Davies, Jordan Blekking, Corrie Hannah, Andrew Zimmer, Nupur Joshi, Patrese Anderson, Allan Chilenga, Tom Evans
Summary: Traditional markets play a critical role in the rural-urban food systems of sub-Saharan Africa. However, these markets face challenges such as infrastructure deficits, poor waste management, and internal conflict. Our study aims to explore the governance structures of traditional markets to identify effective institutional arrangements for market management.
HABITAT INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
E. Gnugesser, C. Chwila, S. Brenner, A. Deckert, P. Dambach, J. I. Steinert, T. Barnighausen, O. Horstick, K. Antia, V. R. Louis
Summary: Hypertension poses a significant economic burden for patients and governments in Sub Saharan Africa. Interpreting and comparing results from different countries and studies is challenging, but medication costs are identified as one of the biggest cost contributors. When addressing the economic burden, reducing medication costs should be considered.
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Economics
Monica W. C. Choy, Ken Kamoche
Summary: The study examines perceptions of Hong Kong travel agencies on factors influencing recommendation of Kenya travel products using a mixed method approach, highlighting the importance of enhancing Tourist Transport Provision and Infrastructure as a priority in resource-constrained situations.
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Agronomy
Jonne Rodenburg, Kazuki Saito
Summary: This research provides an overview of the challenges faced by the rice production sector in sub-Saharan Africa and the historical efforts in agronomy research. It also presents six main recommendations for future research, including increasing focus on rainfed rice-based systems, developing integrated cropping and farming systems, and prioritizing sustainability.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Martin Ackah, Louise Ameyaw, Mohammed Gazali Salifu, Cynthia Osei Yeboah
Summary: The study on male commercial drivers in sub-Saharan Africa found that the burden of hypertension was 32%, with significant risk factors including age, overweight/obesity, alcohol consumption, and long-term driving. Recommendations include strategies to reduce modifiable risk factors for prevention and control of hypertension.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eugene Kofuor Maafo Darteh, Kwamena Sekyi Dickson, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Bernard Afriyie Owusu, Joshua Okyere, Tarif Salihu, Vincent Bio Bediako, Eugene Budu, Wonder Agbemavi, Jane Odurowaah Edjah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu
Summary: The study found that the uptake of IPTp-SP among pregnant women in sub-Saharan African countries is relatively low, with significant inter-country variations. Factors associated with higher odds of optimal IPTp-SP uptake include higher educational level, exposure to media, low parity, and older age group. National policies and interventions to improve coverage and uptake of IPTp-SP should target women with lower education levels, non-exposure to media, higher parity, and younger age group.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Victoria Carbonell, Lutz Merbold, Eugenio Diaz-Pines, Thomas P. F. Dowling, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: Pastoral systems are the dominant livestock production system in arid and semiarid regions of sub-Saharan Africa. Nitrogen emissions hotspots mainly come from ammonia volatilization and soil nitrogen emissions, with uncertainties in nitrogen loss pathways. Atmospheric nitrogen deposition is the major nitrogen input, while nitrogen losses are primarily from leaching in pastures.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Yonas Akalu, Yigizie Yeshaw, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale, Dessie Abebaw Angaw, Misganew Gebrie, Baye Dagnew
Summary: The prevalence of suboptimal blood pressure control among diabetic patients in sub-Saharan Africa was high, and poor adherence to antihypertensive treatment and overweight were significantly associated with suboptimal blood pressure control.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adeola Onasanya, Michel Bengtson, Oladimeji Oladepo, Jo Van Engelen, Jan Carel Diehl
Summary: This paper highlights the challenges of using praziquantel-focused policy for schistosomiasis control and proposes new ways to shift from control to elimination. It suggests adopting a diversified approach and emphasizes the importance of co-creating strategies with affected communities to achieve the goals of schistosomiasis control and elimination.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rodrigue Khonde Kumbu, Herve Matondo, Aline Labat, Bernard Kianu, Isabelle Godin, Guillaume Kiyombo, Yves Coppieters
Summary: Workers in Sub-Saharan Africa have a high prevalence of hypertension, which is associated with job stress. The lack of workplace health promotion programs for cardiovascular disease risk factors is a concern.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aaron K. Christian, Fidelia A. A. Dake
Summary: Undernutrition and anaemia are prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, with the most common form of household malnutrition being anaemia affecting about seven out of ten households. Factors such as age of household head, location, access to improved toilet facilities, and household wealth status are associated with different conditions of household malnutrition.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jan Becker, Chase Becker, Florin Oprescu, Chiung-Jung Wu, James Moir, Meshak Shimwela, Marion Gray
Summary: The study identified key factors influencing successful neonatal resuscitation, including hands-on training during live events, commitment to the Golden Minute, and strategies to reduce barriers. Active guidance during real-life resuscitation events, commitment to timely interventions, and addressing barriers are crucial in reducing neonatal deaths due to birth asphyxia.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)