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Newest firstIntroductionChild health and well-being in Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) remain a major public health concern, yet systematic, population-level research is limited. Previous studies have focused on isolated indicators such as vaccination coverage and infant mortality, without capturing the broader structural and social determinants shaping childrens lives. The Meeqqat Peqqissut project addresses this gap by develop…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe sanitation crisis poses a significant public health risk, leading to diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, and typhoid, which impede childrens health and development in developing countries like Uganda. Improving sanitation infrastructure is crucial for safeguarding child health and future generations. However, the link between sanitation and childrens health is complex, influenced by various factors. Th…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesThe Sparkbrook Childrens Zone (SCZ) is an integrated model of care for children and young people in an economically marginalised area of Birmingham, United Kingdom. It is an early example of the National Health Services planned shift toward Neighbourhood Multi-Disciplinary Teams. This work presents early data on the uptake and impact of the three key components of the SCZs care offer: Preventative care,…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionTask-shifting of tuberculosis (TB) rapid molecular testing from laboratory technicians to nurses could help decentralizing TB diagnosis at Primary Health Centers (PHC) and allow in-ward testing to shorten treatment decision for very sick patients. We assessed the feasibility of XpertMTB/RIF Ultra (Ultra) testing on nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA) by nurses in children with presumptive TB at PHCs and in h…
Open article record in new tab ↗Little is understood about the unintended consequences of cannabis liberalization on children. Subsequently, this scoping review aimed to map and identify evidence related to acute cannabis intoxication in children. We searched three medical literature databases from inception until October 2019. We identified 4644 information sources and included 158 which were mapped by topic area relating to 1) public health im…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionApplication of data science in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) across Africa is variable with limited documentation. Despite efforts to reduce preventable MNCH morbidity and mortality, progress remains slow. Accurate data is crucial for holding countries accountable, tracking progress towards realisation of SDG3 targets on MNCH, and guiding interventions. Data science can improve data availa…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionThis study investigates the multifaceted impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on early childhood in three of Nairobis informal settlements or slums. Focusing on the first five years of life, a critical period for human capital development, we analyse how Nurturing Care across five domains (Health, Nutrition, Responsive Caring, Early Learning, Security and Safety) was influenced by the pandemic and the miti…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionThe Covid-19 pandemic, and societal attempts to control it, have touched almost every aspect of peoples lives around the world, albeit in unequal ways. In particular, there is considerable concern about the way that stringent lockdowns, as implemented in Kenya and many other countries, affected young children, especially those living in informal settlements. However, to date, there has been little rese…
Electronic clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) have been developed to address high childhood mortality and inappropriate antibiotic prescription by helping clinicians adhere to guidelines. Previously identified challenges of CDSAs include its limited scope, usability, and outdated clinical algorithms. To address these challenges we developed ePOCT+, a CDSA for the care of pediatric outpatients in low- and…
BackgroundAlthough Bangladesh has made significant improvements in maternal, neonatal, and child health, the disparity between rich and poor remains a matter for concern. ObjectiveThe study aimed to increase coverage of women in seeking skilled maternal healthcare services while minimizing inequity gap among different socioeconomic groups. Methodsicddr, b implemented an integrated maternal and neonatal health (MNH…
BACKGROUND: Mass incarceration has had an undeniable toll on childhood poverty and inequality, however, little is known about the consequences on pediatric health. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the health of pediatric patients with probable personal or family history involvement with the correctional system. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted using electronic health record data of…
Open article record in new tab ↗OBJECTIVE: To investigate prevalence and correlates of medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, self-reported surveys from the 2015-2018 National Survey of Drug Use and Health. Sampling was probabilistic and nationally representative. SETTING: The target population included individuals from households, non-institutional group quarters…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionEvidence on the effect of community health worker (CHW) interventions and conditional cash transfers (CCTs) on child growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa remains sparse. MethodsWe conducted a single-blind, cluster-randomized controlled trial of an integrated home-visiting health, nutrition, and responsive stimulation intervention alone and in combination with CCTs to promote antenatal and child…
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