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Newest firstDespite numerous reforms and initiatives within the healthcare system, Nigerias performance on universal health coverage (UHC) indicators remains sub-optimal. This study aims to empirically examines multidimensional access to healthcare and identifies the key determinants influencing levels of access among rural households in Nigeria. We utilize cross-sectional data from 625 rural households collected between June…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundElectronic medical record (EMR) systems are increasingly being adopted in low-and middle-income countries to improve healthcare delivery. User satisfaction is crucial for the effective utilisation and long-term sustainability of the system. Despite the scale-up of the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) in Ghana, evidence on healthcare providers satisfaction remains limited. This study…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDespite significant progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, home delivery remains a substantial public health challenge in Bangladesh and many other low- and middle-income countries. While the proportion of home deliveries has markedly decreased in the past decade, pronounced disparities persist across geographic, socioeconomic, and demographic groups. A nuanced understanding of the prevale…
Open article record in new tab ↗INTRODUCTIONMind-body movement interventions such as qi gong, tai chi, and yoga are recommended in clinical practice guidelines to improve outcomes for several health conditions. However, use of these interventions for health conditions, or the integration of these interventions within healthcare settings, is low. A systematic synthesis of implementation determinants (i.e., barriers and facilitators) is needed to…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionAchieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) requires utilizing research evidence to inform the decision-making process. However, little information is available on the determinants for using research evidence in planning in Lower Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), including Tanzania. This paper aims to investigate the determinants of using health research evidence in health planning in Tanzania. Materials…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionOne of the most important strategies to lower mother and newborn fatalities worldwide is providing quality Antenatal care (ANC). The utilization of quality ANC by women of reproductive age and associated factors remains unclear in many developing countries. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the utilization of quality ANC in Kenya. MethodsWe analyzed Secon…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIn ensuring public health efforts in combating pandemics such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), transparent data reporting that is of high quality and easily accessible is crucial for tracking epidemic progress and making informed decisions. In Ghana, no published studies have been conducted to evaluate the quality of COVID-19 data submitted onto the national web-based platform, District Health Inf…
BackgroundHealth insurance has been one of the fundamental approaches of financing healthcare for sustainable Development goals (SDGs). There is a paucity of evidence on the determinants of healthcare insurance coverage among women of reproductive age in Tanzania, therefore this study aimed at assessing factors associated with access to health care insurance among women of reproductive age in Tanzania using nation…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNeonatal mortality is a significant challenge that affects babies within the first 28 days of life. The issue is particularly challenging for healthcare systems in developing countries, where interventions are required. Although there has been a decline in neonatal mortality worldwide, comprehensive data on the patterns of neonatal mortality and the contributing factors in rural regions of Ethiopia is la…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2001, and recreational cannabis was legalized in October 2018, which has led to a widespread increase in the accessibility of cannabis products. Aims This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of cannabis use among adults living with chronic pain (CP) and investigate the relationship between age and cannabis use for CP management. Methods A cross-sectiona…
Household drinking water quality is dependent on a number of determinants which could be arising at the source, during transportation or due to storage and handling practices. The challenge of unsafe water is even big in urban settings that are often characterized by exponential population growth, increased urbanization, industrialization and poor sanitary facilities. Contaminated water is a leading cause of water…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundPreterm birth is one of a public health issue worldwide. It is a single most important cause of death in the first month of life and second leading cause of death in children aged less than five years. The cause of preterm birth is multifactorial and not well identified. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify determinants of preterm birth in public hospitals of Horro Guduru Wallaga zone, Wester…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction and Aims: Increasingly more Australians are in favor of legalizing medical and recreational cannabis use. This paper explored the personal characteristics of those who supported each of these policies in Australia. Design: Cross-sectional national survey. Methods: This study included 21,729 participants aged 18 years and above who responded to the 2016 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. Particip…
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