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.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ugochinyere B. Nwagbara, Emmanuella O. Osuala, Rumbidzai Chireshe, Gbotemi W. Babatunde, Ngozichika Okeke, Nnennaya Opara, Khumbulani Hlongwana
Summary: This study aims to map evidence on the factors contributing to maternal and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. By conducting a scoping review and analyzing existing literature, relevant research gaps will be identified and guide the design of future primary studies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yann Forget, Michal Shimoni, Marius Gilbert, Catherine Linard
Summary: By 2050, half of the world's population increase is expected to be in sub-Saharan Africa, leading to high urbanization rates and land cover changes. Earth Observation offers an opportunity to gather spatial information in a data-scarce environment. A mapping approach using multi-sensor satellite imagery and volunteered geographic information has been proposed to address the challenges of urban remote sensing in sub-Saharan Africa, showing promising results in 17 case studies.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Ramya Tadipatri, Amir Azadi, Madison Cowdrey, Samuel Florian Fongue, Paul Smith, Evangelia Razis, Maria Boccia, Yumna Ghouri, Paula Zozzaro-Smith, Ekokobe Fonkem
Summary: The survey among physicians in Sub-Saharan Africa revealed that about 48% of them felt comfortable in providing palliative care consultations. However, 52% believed that palliative care is only appropriate when there is irreversible deterioration, and 49% do not have access to liquid opioid agents. Cultural beliefs held by patients or families were identified as a barrier to adequate palliative care treatment.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tilahun B. Mossie, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Meseret Tadesse, Animut Tadele
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the disparities in the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and its associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study utilized National Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 26 countries in the region with a total of 114,340 participants. The findings revealed that the prevalence of physical, emotional, and sexual IPV in Sub-Saharan Africa was 30.58%, 30.22%, and 12.6% respectively. At least one form of IPV was reported by 42.62% of the participants. Disparities were observed across countries and provinces within each country. Factors such as age, education level, decision-making participation, employment status, fear of the spouse, wealth index, having children, maternal literacy, and rural residence were found to influence the odds of IPV.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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)
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.
Article
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.
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)
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
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Benjamin L. Rice, Akshaya Annapragada, Rachel E. Baker, Marjolein Bruijning, Winfred Dotse-Gborgbortsi, Keitly Mensah, Ian F. Miller, Nkengafac Villyen Motaze, Antso Raherinandrasana, Malavika Rajeev, Julio Rakotonirina, Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, Fidisoa Rasambainarivo, Weiyu Yu, Bryan T. Grenfell, Andrew J. Tatem, C. Jessica E. Metcalf
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown low burdens in sub-Saharan Africa compared to other regions, potentially influenced by factors such as climate and population demographics. Caution is needed when interpreting analyses that aggregate data from low- and middle-income settings. Heterogeneity in connectivity across sub-Saharan Africa may contribute to variance in the pace of viral spread.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Duncan McCloskey, Aggrey Semeere, Racheal Ayanga, Miriam Laker-Oketta, Robert Lukande, Matthew Semakadde, Micheal Kanyesigye, Megan Wenger, Philip LeBoit, Timothy McCalmont, Toby Maurer, Andrea Gardner, Juan Boza, Ethel Cesarman, Jeffrey Martin, David Erickson
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of a point-of-care device for molecular diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS), achieving high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy compared to traditional pathology. The results highlight the potential for the use of this diagnostic method to overcome barriers in limited-resource settings.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
David Laborde, Valeria Pineiro
Summary: The Russia-Ukraine conflict had an impact on staple crop prices and stimulated interest in tropical wheat production. Regional consumption patterns and trade have a better potential to guide effective and sustainable food security policy strategies.