This study examines the impact of missed opportunities for vaccination (MOV) on routine vaccination coverage and infant health outcomes in Kiribati’s Outer Islands. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey design, the study surveyed 422 caregivers of children aged 0 - 23 months. The results revealed a significant disparity in vaccination coverage, with rural children 2.5 times more likely to miss vaccinations compared to their urban counterparts. The analysis also indicated that 53.3% of caregivers po...

Global Health 

Introduction: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs and significantly impacts quality of life, particularly in women, with a global incidence of 5.14 cases per 100,000 person-years. Many SLE patients experience psychiatric complications, such as anxiety, with 55.4% affected in Morocco. To improve patient management and early detection of anxiety, a study proposes developing a machine learning algorithm to analyze patient data and identify...

Psychiatry & Psychology  Global Health  Machine Learning 

Introduction: A community relay (community health worker) is a person living in the community and serving as a bridge between the health system and the community. It constitutes an essential element in strengthening the health system. The objective is to contribute to improving the well-being of the population with the full participation of community relays in a sustainable and equitable manner through the development and perpetuation of community participation. Methodol...

Global Health 

Introduction: The increased use of antibiotics in livestock production, particularly poultry, has prompted serious public health concerns due to the possibility of antibiotic residues in the food supply chain. This study examined the levels of tetracycline residues in broiler chicken meat samples including liver, small intestine, and thigh muscle tissues collected from two major markets in Zanzibar namely, Mwanakwerekwe and Darajani. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay test was...

Pharmacology  Public Health  Global Health  Nutrition 

Smartphone-based Oximetry device as early healthcare detection is a technological frontier. Smartphone oximetry devices offer a convenient method for remote SpO₂ monitoring and early detection of critical health issues, especially during pandemics when vital indicators are necessary. Rising healthcare demands, and the COVID-19 pandemic are recent causes necessitating the prevalence for accessible early detection tools. This research investigates smartphone oximetry device as a conveni...

Public Health  Biotechnology  Global Health  Clinical Medicine  Bioengineering  Bioinformatics  Diagnostics 

Multimorbidity, the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual, is increasingly prevalent worldwide, posing significant challenges for healthcare systems and patient well-being. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the association between multimorbidity and quality of life (QoL) among adults attending outpatient clinics in health facilities within the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Method: A sample of n = 400 participants were recruited using convenience ...

Public Health  Emergency & Critical Care  Epidemiology  Health Policy  Global Health  Women’s Health  Internal Medicine 

A number of development projects fail due to insufficient Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) initiatives. This study was conducted in Dodoma and Dar es Salaam regions of Tanzania to assess the influence of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices on the performance of the SIKIKA Health Project. A purposive sampling technique was adopted to select the respondents. A to-tal of 71 respondents participated in this study. Data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and documentary ...

Public Health  Global Health 

The mental health of university students was already a public health problem even before the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It was the subject of several international studies before and during the Pandemic which revealed worrying prevalence of disorders. In Morocco few studies have been conducted on university students. The main objective of our study was to help improve the prevention and management of mental disorders in students during a pandemic. A cross-sectional study with an analytic...

Psychiatry & Psychology  Public Health  Statistics  Global Health  Psychology  Physiology 

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic posed unprecedented challenges on global health systems. COVID-19 vaccines emerged crucial in curbing its spread. Existing studies on KAP among medical students and slum community residents revealed mixed findings, with knowledge gaps, misconceptions, and barriers to vaccine acceptance. Understanding KAP of vaccine uptake is essential for effective public health strategies. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess know...

Public Health  Epidemiology  Health Policy  Global Health  Infectious Diseases 

Great efforts were being made to stop the spread and impact of the coronavirus pandemic through vaccines. Cameroon began vaccinating healthcare workers (HCWs) against COVID-19 vaccines on March, 2021. However, willingness to be vaccinated highly depends on factors other than vaccine availability. This study sought to measure the acceptance rate and related factors for COVID-19 vaccination among HCWs in Yaoundé, Cameroon. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 510 HCWs in Yaounde, Cameroon. ...

Public Health  Epidemiology  Global Health