Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zixuan Cai, Xin Meng, Dennis Nyirenda, Wilson Mandala, Xiaoyun Li, Dong Yang
Summary: The study found that in sub-Saharan Africa, Ugali fortified with Chinese onion stalk is more preferred than plain Ugali, possibly due to umami components in Chinese onion stalk serving as taste enhancer.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sunday A. Adedini, Olusola A. Omisakin
Summary: This study compares the reasons for contraceptive discontinuation between parenting adolescents and parenting young women in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings show that parenting adolescents are more likely to discontinue contraceptives due to reasons such as pregnancy or method failure, husband disapproval, access or availability issues, wanting more effective methods, and inconvenience in using methods. This study is important for achieving sustainable development goals and universal health coverage in sub-Saharan Africa.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Joshua Okyere, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Eugene Budu, Sanni Yaya
Summary: The risk factors for repeat pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa include age, age at first sexual intercourse, marital status, exposure to media, justification of intimate partner violence, wealth index, educational attainment, and place of residence. The findings emphasize the need for governments and policymakers in sub-Saharan Africa to implement policies targeting the most vulnerable groups, such as those with no formal education, the poor, and adolescent girls. The study also highlights the importance of advocating against intimate partner violence and promoting girl-child education.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nuhamin Tesfa Tsega, Tsion Tadesse Haile, Melaku Hunie Asratie, Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Mastewal Endalew, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Sintayehu Simie Tsega, Moges Gashaw
Summary: This study aimed to assess the pooled prevalence and determinants of informed choice of contraceptive methods among reproductive-aged women in sub-Saharan Africa. The study included data from 32 Sub-Saharan African countries Demographic and Health Survey, with a total weighted sample of 65,487 women aged 15-49. The results showed a low prevalence of informed choice of contraceptive methods in Sub-Saharan Africa with high disparities among the countries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Seun Stephen Anjorin, Justice Kanor Tetteh, John Elvis Hagan, Betregiorgis Zegeye, Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, Sanni Yaya
Summary: Family structure, women's decision-making power, access to family planning, women's level of education, and partners' level of education were identified as important predictors of high-risk fertility behaviors in sub-Saharan Africa.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Carol Bedwell, Valentina Actis Danna, Kutemba Lyangenda, Khuzuet Tuwele, Flora Kuzenza, Debora Kimaro, Happiness Shayo, Chisomo Petross, Isabella Chisuse, Alexander Heazell, Suresh Victor, Bellington Vwalika, Tina Lavender
Summary: This study explored the perspectives of women, partners, families, health workers, and community leaders on investigating the causes of stillbirth in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. The findings revealed that while women wanted to know the cause of stillbirth, they feared the implications of this knowledge and the potential blame they might face. Non-invasive investigations were more acceptable, as they were seen as causing less harm to the baby. Parental decision-making was influenced by the type of investigation, cultural factors, and financial considerations.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Tania Metaxas, Bruno Kenfack, Jessica Sormani, Eveline Tincho, Sophie Lemoupa Makajio, Ania Wisniak, Pierre Vassilakos, Patrick Petignat
Summary: This study evaluated the acceptability and safety of thermal ablation in women with precancerous cervical lesions in Sub-Saharan Africa. The results showed that the procedure was widely accepted by women and considered safe, with minimal adverse events reported.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zemenu Tadesse Tesema, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Moges Muluneh Boke, Temesgen Yihunie Akalu
Summary: The uptake of modern contraception in sub-Saharan Africa is low and affected by various factors, requiring more attention to be given to rural residents, illiterate women, and communities with low wealth status.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Joan Mutahi, Anna Larsen, Pim Cuijpers, Stefan Swartling Peterson, Jurgen Unutzer, Mary McKay, Grace John-Stewart, Teresa Jewell, John Kinuthia, Fatima Gohar, Joanna Lai, Dalton Wamalwa, Onesmus Gachuno, Manasi Kumar
Summary: Pregnant adolescent girls and young women in the Sub-Saharan African region are at high risk for mental health problems. Existing studies have identified factors associated with mental health problems and highlighted gaps in mental health services for this population, such as lack of confidentiality and services tailored to their needs. Integrating mental health services into schools, communities, and healthcare settings could strengthen the health systems in the Sub-Saharan African region.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Duah Dwomoh, Susan Ama Amuasi, Emefa Modey Amoah, Winfred Gborgbortsi, John Tetteh
Summary: Many women in sub-Saharan Africa do not use any contraceptive method, leading to high maternal mortality. Exposure to family planning messages has a positive impact on contraceptive use among women in this region. However, efforts to increase exposure and promote family planning methods, especially among adolescents, are still needed.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Desalegn Tesfa, Sofonyas Abebaw Tiruneh, Melkalem Mamuye Azanaw, Alemayehu Digssie Gebremariam, Melaku Tadege Engidaw, Mulu Tiruneh, Tsion Dessalegn, Belayneh Kefale
Summary: The study revealed that various socio-demographic factors such as women's age, educational status, residence, duration of marriage, family economy, and country income significantly influence married women's decision-making on contraceptive use. Empowering women in decision-making and promoting modern contraceptive interventions based on women's socio-demographic characteristics are crucial for promoting ideal family planning decisions.
Article
Business
Simplice A. Asongu, Sara le Roux
Summary: This study examines how mobile money innovations can turn unemployed women into self-employed women. Interactive quantile regressions are conducted on data from 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa for the period 2004 to 2018. The hypothesis that mobile money innovations can transform female unemployment to female self-employment is tested using eight mobile money innovation dynamics. Three main findings emerge from the interactions between female unemployment, mobile money innovation dynamics, and female self-employment: (i) the hypothesis holds true only at the top quantiles of female self-employment; (ii) the net effects are consistently negative; and (iii) the conditional or interactive effects that influence the net effects are consistently positive. Policy thresholds for mobile money innovation are provided to determine when the net effects on female self-employment change from negative to positive. Policy implications are also discussed.
TECHNOLOGICAL FORECASTING AND SOCIAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Davide Ciardiello, Stefania Napolitano, Vincenzo Famiglietti, Lucia Esposito, Vincenzo De Falco, Alessandra Di Liello, Antonio Avallone, Evaristo Maiello, Filippo Pietrantonio, Chiara Cremolini, Maria Giulia Zampino, Nicola Fazio, Teresa Troiani, Erika Martinelli, Fortunato Ciardiello, Giulia Martini
Summary: Rechallenge with EGFR inhibitors is a promising strategy in refractory RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. The presence of plasma ctDNA RAS/BRAF mutations at pretreatment liquid biopsy analysis was not associated with the length of anti-EGFR drug-free interval. Liquid biopsy can be used to select suitable patients for EGFR inhibitor rechallenge.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mariane Massaini Barbieri, Thuany Bento Herculano, Amanda Dantas Silva, Luis Bahamondes, Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato, Fernanda Garanhani Surita
Summary: This study evaluated the acceptance of etonogestrel (ENG)-implant among adolescents and young women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority chose the ENG-implant, indicating that it is evidence-based care and an essential contraceptive tool for youths, even during a pandemic. It emphasizes the importance of quickly considering public policies to ensure sexual and reproductive rights during times of crisis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eugene Budu, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Ebenezer Kwesi Armah-Ansah, James Boadu Frimpong, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Stephen Kofi Anin, John Elvis Hagan Jr, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah
Summary: Having premarital sexual intercourse (PSI) without adequate knowledge and application of the knowledge could have adverse effects on the sexual and reproductive health of vulnerable young women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study examined the prevalence and predictors of PSI among young women in SSA. The prevalence of PSI among young women in SSA was high, but it varied based on factors such as age, education level, religion, and media exposure. Efforts are needed to empower young women and provide education on sexual and reproductive health.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Ross S. Milne, Rachel A. Silverman, Ingrid A. Beck, Jennifer Mckernan-Mullin, Wenjie Deng, Thomas R. Sibley, Sandra Dross, James N. Kiarie, Samah R. Sakr, Robert W. Coombs, Michael H. Chung, Lisa M. Frenkel
Article
Infectious Diseases
Brandon L. Guthrie, Anne F. Rositch, Joy Alison Cooper, Carey Farquhar, Rose Bosire, Robert Choi, James Kiarie, Jennifer S. Smith
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nguyen Toan Tran, Armando Seuc, Beatrice Tshikaya, Maurice Mutuale, Sihem Landoulsi, Brigitte Kini, Bernadette Mbu Nkolomonyi, Jean Nyandwe Kyloka, Felicite Langwana, Asa Cuzin-Kihl, James Kiarie, Mary Eluned Gaffield, Rachel Yodi, Desire Mashinda Kulimba
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Immunology
Michael H. Chung, Christine J. McGrath, Ingrid A. Beck, Molly Levine, Ross S. Milne, Isaac So, Nina Andersen, Sandra Dross, Robert W. Coombs, Bhavna Chohan, Nelly Yatich, Catherine Kiptinness, Samah R. Sakr, James N. Kiarie, Lisa M. Frenkel
Review
Family Studies
Kathryn M. Curtis, Philip C. Hannaford, Maria Isabel Rodriguez, Tsungai Chipato, Petrus S. Steyn, James N. Kiarie
BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Igor Toskin, Veloshnee Govender, Karel Blondeel, Maurine Murtagh, Magnus Unemo, Charifa Zemouri, Rosanna W. Peeling, James Kiarie
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
(2020)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Syed Khurram Azmat, Moazzam Ali, Fahad Javaid Siddiqui, Syed Farhan Ali Tirmizi, James Kiarie
Summary: Research indicates that during outbreaks, healthcare system burdens lead to declines in facility-based deliveries, contraceptive use, and antenatal and institutional care. Poverty and lack of awareness at the community level are critical contributors to poor access to sexual and reproductive health services.
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Family Studies
Caroline Gotsche, Petrus S. Steyn, Manjulaa Narasimhan, Michelle Rodolph, Rachel Baggaley, James N. Kiarie
Summary: This review aimed to gather evidence of integrating pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention into family planning services. The use of a comprehensive package, combining PrEP and contraception, can reduce the number of new HIV infections and unintended pregnancies for at-risk women and adolescent girls. The study identified barriers and facilitators at the client-level and provider-level for integrating services.
BMJ SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Adeniyi Kolade Aderoba, Rita Kabra, James Njogu Kiarie
Summary: This study aims to describe and assess the evidence on implementation strategies, facilitators, and barriers to scaling up and sustaining task-sharing in family planning. This is important for generating recommendations to support interventions in scaling up and sustaining task-sharing in family planning.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Adeniyi Kolade Aderoba, Petrus Schoken Steyn, James Njogu Kiarie
Summary: This article describes the implementation strategies for scaling up self-administered DMPA-SC and the barriers, facilitators, and outcomes of these programs. The review found that various interventions (such as task-sharing, engaged leadership, policy support, etc.) can promote the scaling up of DMPA-SC, but there is limited evidence on the outcomes of scaling up.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Purity Njagi, Wim Groot, Jelena Arsenijevic, Silke Dyer, Gitau Mburu, James Kiarie
Summary: The direct costs of assisted reproductive technology (ART) are unaffordable for patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The costs exceed the annual average income and GDP per capita, raising concerns about the accessibility and financial burden for those in need.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN
(2023)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
C. M. Cox, M. E. Thoma, N. Tchangalova, G. Mburu, M. J. Bornstein, C. L. Johnson, J. Kiarie
Summary: The study found a high prevalence of infertility globally and regionally, with variations in measures to ascertain and compare infertility prevalence. More systematic and comprehensive collection of data using a consistent definition is needed to improve infertility prevalence estimates at global, regional, and country levels.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION OPEN
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ingrid A. Beck, Molly Levine, Christine J. McGrath, Steve Bii, Ross S. Milne, James M. Kingoo, Isaac So, Nina Andersen, Sandra Dross, Robert W. Coombs, James Kiarie, Bhavna Chohan, Samah R. Sakr, Michael H. Chung, Lisa M. Frenkel
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rob Stephenson, Nicholas Metheny, Tamar Goldenberg, Nataliia Bakunina, Sofia De Vasconcelos, Karel Blondeel, James Kiarie, Igor Toskin
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2020)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Jared M. Baeten, James Kiarie, Timothy D. Mastro, Nelly R. Mugo, Helen Rees