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Newest firstOur study is an assessment of the knowledge, personal coverage, and related determinants of private health insurance as revealed by healthcare professionals in Freetown, the urban capital of Sierra Leone. This study stands as a precursor for Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), like Sierra Leone, seeking to establish Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to provide healthcare access and coverage through publicly ar…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundRural districts in Sierra Leone struggle with timely and complete maternal-child health service use. CommCare, a mobile health (mHealth) platform deployed through partnerships with government and NGOs, supports tracking, reminders, and follow-up. MethodsA cross-sectional quantitative study at Falaba CHC (Sulima Chiefdom) assessed CommCares effects on (i) timeliness and frequency of ANC, (ii) PNC follow-u…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe irrational use of antibiotics to treat infections in children is a crucial contributing factor to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which can have economic and health consequences, such as morbidity and mortality. This study aims to evaluate antibiotic use and AMR in children under five years of age in Sierra Leone. MethodsThis study will be conducted in three hospitals: Ola During Children,…
BackgroundThis study evaluated the resilience and outcomes of maternal health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in two health facilities in eastern Sierra Leone. Its aims to describe the use of maternal healthcare services and maternal and neonatal outcomes in these two facilities before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. MethodsThe study involved analysis of routine programme data (March 2019 to Februa…
Background In Sierra Leone, adolescents are increasingly engaging in risky activities, including cannabis use, which can lead to substance abuse, poor academic performance, and psychotic symptoms. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of cannabis use among school-going adolescents in the country. Method Data for the study was sourced from the 2017 Sierra Leone Global School-based Stu…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAcademic bullying among junior doctors--characterized by repeated actions that undermine confidence, reputation, and career progression--is associated with adverse consequences for mental health and professional development. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and determinants of academic bullying among junior doctors in Sierra Leone. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey of 126 junior doctors…
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