Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Paul Lokubal, Ines Corcuera, Jessica Macias Balil, Sandrena Ruth Frischer, Christine Nalwadda Kayemba, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Charles Opondo, Manisha Nair
Summary: This study aims to examine the trajectories and determinants of induced abortion decision-making among women in low- and middle-income countries. The findings suggest that women's abortion decisions are influenced by factors such as autonomy, access to information, and the involvement of their male partners.
Review
Oncology
Andrew Donkor, Vivian Della Atuwo-Ampoh, Frederick Yakanu, Eric Torgbenu, Edward Kwabena Ameyaw, Doris Kitson-Mills, Verna Vanderpuye, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Samuel Anim-Sampong, Omar Khader, Jamal Khader
Summary: In low- and middle-income countries, cancer patients generally face high financial toxicity, with patients from larger households, undergoing multiple cycles of chemotherapy, and seeking treatment at private health facilities experiencing higher financial toxicity. Studies have paid little attention to subjective measures of financial toxicity, indicating a need for further rigorous research.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Francis Ooko, Tebogo Mothiba, Peter Van Bogaert, Johan Wens
Summary: Women with advanced uterine cervical cancer face various challenges in accessing palliative care, including limited availability and affordability, as well as geographic and cultural barriers. Efforts should be made to improve access and provide health education in low- and middle-income countries.
BMC PALLIATIVE CARE
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Patricia Triece, Alessandro Massazza, Daniela C. Fuhr
Summary: This review evaluated interventions led by peer counselors for adults with common mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries. The results indicated mixed effectiveness of these interventions in reducing symptoms, with high acceptability. Factors and barriers related to the implementation were also identified. However, there was limited reporting on cost and sustainability outcomes.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Angeladine Kenne Malaha, Clemence Thebaut, Dayna Achille, Pierre-Marie Preux, Maelenn Guerchet
Summary: The proportion of people living with dementia in LMICs is expected to reach 71% by 2050. The costs of dementia increase with the severity of the disease, with medical costs highest in the mild stage and social and informal care costs highest in the moderate and severe stages. Annual cost estimates per patient range from PPP$131.0 to PPP$66,143.6. Accurate data is needed to guide public health policies in LMICs.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Priyanka Das Sharmi, Hasnat M. Alamgir
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health crisis, with low and middle-income countries facing unique obstacles in addressing this issue. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, this article identifies the challenges faced by these countries in tackling AMR and proposes effective strategies to overcome them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Mark J. Siedner, Christopher Alba, Kieran P. Fitzmaurice, Rebecca F. Gilbert, Justine A. Scott, Fatma M. Shebl, Andrea Ciaranello, Krishna P. Reddy, Kenneth A. Freedberg
Summary: In the presence of circulating Omicron-like variants, increasing vaccination rates for COVID-19 to 30% or 45% in low- and middle-income countries would be cost-effective in terms of saving lives. Increasing vaccination coverage to 60% would further prevent more infections and deaths, but at a higher cost.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Emergency Medicine
Kate Price, Kwang Chear Lee, Katherine E. Woolley, Henry Falk, Michael Peck, Richard Lilford, Naiem Moiemen
Summary: A lack of published literature exists regarding large-scale burn prevention programs in LMIC that can demonstrate sustained reductions in burn incidence. Most initiatives focus on education-based interventions, with limited involvement of environmental modification interventions. While education-based initiatives generally improve knowledge on burn safety or first aid, few measure the impact on reducing burn incidence effectively.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jose Pereira, Lynn Meadows, Dragan Kljujic, Tina Strudsholm, Henrique Parsons, Brady Riordan, Jonathan Faulkner, Kathryn Fisher
Summary: This study aimed to explore the learning experience of learners from different professions who participated in the Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care Core courses. The results showed that the majority of learners agreed that the course was relevant to their practice, with some differences observed among different profession groups. Curriculum design should be tailored to meet the specific learning needs of different professions.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tigist Astale, Tsegereda Abebe, Getnet Mitike
Summary: This study summarizes the perceived workload of community health workers (CHWs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The results indicate that CHWs in these countries generally have a high workload, primarily due to managing multiple tasks and lacking transport.
Review
Psychiatry
Maria C. Prom, Amrutha Denduluri, Lisa L. Philpotts, Marta B. Rondon, Christina P. C. Borba, Bizu Gelaye, Nancy Byatt
Summary: Integrating perinatal mental health care into routine maternal care is effective in improving maternal mental health and infant health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), but there are design gaps and implementation barriers.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Seth Kofi Abrokwa, Lisa C. Ruby, Charlotte C. Heuvelings, Sabine Belard
Summary: This review examines the benefits and challenges of task shifting for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary healthcare settings in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC). The findings suggest that task shifting for POCUS has the potential to expand diagnostic imaging capacity and improve patient management and outcomes. However, high training costs, poor electricity and internet connectivity remain significant barriers to successful implementation.
Review
Nursing
Nahyeni Bassah, Lisa Vaughn, Anna Santos Salas
Summary: This study aims to explore the nature and extent of nurse-led palliative care models in low- and middle-income countries for adults with life-limiting conditions. Through a literature review, three nurse-led palliative care models were identified: nurse-led empowering care, nurse-led symptom control, and nurse-led multicomponent palliative care. The results showed the feasibility of these models in low- and middle-income countries and their positive impact on treatment adherence, self-care ability, quality of life, and access to palliative care. Therefore, there is a need to expand the role of nurses and develop advanced practice nurses and nurse practitioner programs with palliative care content.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
C. J. Arnbjerg, N. U. Rurangwa, E. Musoni-Rwililiza, D. Gishoma, J. Carlsson, P. Kallestrup
Summary: The treatment gap for bipolar disorder is exacerbated by economic inequality. Research on treatment in low-income and lower-middle-income countries is limited. Existing studies show that interventions such as pharmacotherapy, psychosocial interventions, and traditional medicine have a beneficial effect on symptom severity and medical adherence. However, there is a high risk of bias and heterogeneity in the studies, highlighting the need for further research to address the treatment gap.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Maria Nielsen-Scott, Gracia Fellmeth, Charles Opondo, Fiona Alderdice
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and analyzed the prevalence of perinatal anxiety in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The findings showed that perinatal anxiety represents a significant burden in LMIC, with approximately one in four women experiencing symptoms during pregnancy or postpartum. However, research in LMIC, particularly in the lowest income countries, remains limited. Further research is needed to guide clinical practice and treatment.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Liz Grant, Farzana Khan
Article
Economics
Ann-Christin Zuntz, Mackenzie Klema, Shaher Abdullateef, Stella Mazeri, Salim Faisal Alnabolsi, Abdulellah Alfadel, Joy Abi-habib, Maria Azar, Clara Calia, Joseph Burke, Liz Grant, Lisa Boden
Summary: Drawing on ethnographic data, this article examines the early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on refugee labor in agriculture in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Findings show that movement restrictions and supply chain disruptions have led to job losses and increased food insecurity for displaced Syrian farmworkers. The authors argue that formalizing refugee labor alone is insufficient to address exploitation.
INTERNATIONAL LABOUR REVIEW
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
William E. Rosa, Liz Grant, Felicia Marie Knaul, Joan Marston, Hector Arreola-Ornelas, Olena Riga, Roman Marabyan, Andriy Penkov, Libby Sallnow, M. R. Rajagopal
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Liz Willetts, Liz Grant
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xiao-Xi Zhang, Jing-Shu Liu, Le-Fei Han, Shang Xia, Shi-Zhu Li, Odel Y. Li, Kokouvi Kassegne, Min Li, Kun Yin, Qin-Qin Hu, Le-Shan Xiu, Yong-Zhang Zhu, Liang-Yu Huang, Xiang-Cheng Wang, Yi Zhang, Han-Qing Zhao, Jing-Xian Yin, Tian-Ge Jiang, Qin Li, Si-Wei Fei, Si-Yu Gu, Fu-Min Chen, Nan Zhou, Zi-Le Cheng, Yi Xie, Hui-Min Li, Jin Chen, Zhao-Yu Guo, Jia-Xin Feng, Lin Ai, Jing-Bo Xue, Qian Ye, Liz Grant, Jun-Xia Song, Geoff Simm, Jurg Utzinger, Xiao-Kui Guo, Xiao-Nong Zhou
Summary: This study proposes the development of a global One Health index (GOHI) as a potential evaluation tool for measuring and assessing One Health performance. The GOHI framework includes external drivers, intrinsic drivers, and core drivers, and is constructed based on multiple rounds of expert discussions. The pilot analysis using data from over 200 countries/territories shows that the overall GOHI scores are far from ideal, indicating the urgent need for capacity building in One Health. The study suggests that GOHI could be a feasible tool for assessing and promoting One Health approach.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Negalign B. Bayou, Liz Grant, Simon C. Riley, Elizabeth H. Bradley
Summary: In Ethiopian government hospitals, one third of the hospitals are not ready to provide quality routine L&D care, with only two approaching near fulfilment of all the standards. Hospitals have fulfilled 68.2% of the standards for the structural aspects of quality of L&D care.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Biswajit Paul, Richard Kirubakaran, Rita Isaac, Marshall Dozier, Liz Grant, David Weller
Summary: This systematic review aims to evaluate the fidelity and effectiveness of TPB-based interventions among chronic disease patients in low health literacy, resource-poor settings. The study will conduct a literature review and meta-analysis to provide new evidence and guidance on how to change health behavior in chronic disease patients in low- and middle-income countries.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
M. Fallon, K. Dierberger, M. Leng, P. S. Hall, S. Allende, R. Sabar, E. Verastegui, D. Gordon, L. Grant, R. Lee, K. McWillams, G. D. Murray, L. Norris, C. Reid, T. A. Sande, A. Caraceni, S. Kaasa, B. J. A. Laird
Summary: This study suggests that omitting step 2 of the WHO ladder in cancer pain management and using low-dose strong opioids as an alternative can be more efficient and cost-effective, with fewer side effects.
ANNALS OF ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Qin Li, Robert Bergquist, Liz Grant, Jun-Xia Song, Xin-Yu Feng, Xiao-Nong Zhou
Summary: Most of the recent emerging and re-emerging zoonotic virus outbreaks can be attributed to close interaction with infected animals. Since late 2019, COVID-19 has spread globally, causing millions of infections and deaths, as well as significant effects on public health and the economy. This paper reviews the prevalence of COVID-19 in animals, raises concerns about animal welfare, and discusses the role of the environment in the transmission of the virus. The importance of the One Health concept is highlighted, along with unsettled issues regarding COVID-19.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amuda Baba, Liz Grant, Nigel Pearson, Emma Wild-Wood, Jean-Benoit Falisse, Yossa Way, Sadiki Kangamina
Summary: This study explores the challenges faced by faith leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in engaging with public health strategies for COVID-19. It highlights the importance of collaboration and co-creation of health messages with faith communities for effective communication. The findings emphasize the need for public trust in faith leaders and the use of language familiar to faith communities to counter misinformation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Liz Willetts, Liane Comeau, Neil M. Vora, Ojistoh Horn, Marie Studer, Keith Martin, Melissa Lem, Claudel Petrin-Desrosiers, Liz Grant, Kinari Webb
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sadiki Kangamina, Jean-Benoit Falisse, Amuda Baba, Liz Grant, Nigel Pearson, Yossa Way, Emma Wild-Wood
Summary: This study examines the reconfiguration of the relationship between religion and health authorities in the context of health crises. Religious institutions actively engaged in community awareness-raising and collaborated with authorities during the COVID-19 lockdown. However, their experiences were often frustrating and unheard. Depoliticization in the short term may address health emergencies, but the absence of a space for discussion could hinder constructive criticism of health system responses and strengthening.
CONFLICT AND HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eleanor Anderson Reid, Ephrem Abathun, Jilcha Diribi, Yoseph Mamo, Tigeneh Wondemagegnhu, Peter Hall, Marie Fallon, Liz Grant
Summary: This study aimed to explore the feasibility of providing early palliative care for cancer patients in Ethiopia. The recruitment was feasible, but the retention rate was low. The palliative care group showed significant improvement compared to the standard care group. Standard care subjects reported higher out-of-pocket payments.
BMJ SUPPORTIVE & PALLIATIVE CARE
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
Christie Silkotch, Rolando Garcia-Milian, Denise Hersey
Summary: Federal mandates, publishing requirements, and an interest in open science have increased the attention on research data management and data sharing practices. Bioimaging researchers face specific challenges in aligning their data with FAIR principles due to the size and types of data they produce. Libraries have the potential to offer support throughout the data lifecycle and can educate researchers, facilitate connections to experts, recommend appropriate repositories, and comply with funder and publisher requirements. Health sciences libraries, as centralized services, can bridge silos and connect bioimaging researchers with specialized data support.
HISTOCHEMISTRY AND CELL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Emma Wild-Wood, Yossa Way, Amuda Baba, Sadiki Kangamina, Jean-Benoit Falisse, Liz Grant, Nigel Pearson
Summary: This article examines how faith communities in north-eastern DR Congo perceive COVID-19 and how their perceptions intersect with public health responses to disease outbreaks. The study finds that faith communities and their leaders have varied opinions on the causes of and responses to COVID-19, which shed light on long term trends in the complex interaction between faith and health. Understanding these perceptions and their impact on public behavior is valuable in working with trusted and resilient communities, even when their views on disease contradict public health messages.
JOURNAL OF EASTERN AFRICAN STUDIES
(2023)