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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)"”.
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School Vision Screening Programs In Reducingchildren With Uncorrected Refractive Error In Low And Middle-income Countries (Lmic)(Systematic Review)
… a detrimental effect on academic performance and socio-economic status of those affected. School vision screening appears to be an effective way of identifying children with uncorrected refractive error so early intervention can be made. Despite the increasing popularity of school vision …
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Pregnancy-Related Anxiety in Mwanza, Tanzania: a Qualitative Approach
Pregnancy-related anxiety is defined as fears and worries related to the health of the woman, the baby, the pregnancy, and delivery; it is a strong determinant of preterm birth and other maternal and infant outcomes. There is limited research on the mental health of pregnant women residing in low- …
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COVID-19 perspectives, prevention behavior, and vaccine intention among health workers in Sierra Leone : a low-resource context
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted health workers, who were already affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. However, there is limited research on health workers' COVID-19 experiences in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). In this study, 24 in-depth interviews were conducted …
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Exploring primary caregivers’ perceptions of children’s wellbeing during covid-19 within a low socioeconomic school context in the Cape Metropole
The COVID-19 pandemic produced threatening and chaotic environments for children, thus heightening their vulnerability to its effects and on their overall wellbeing. Surveys across the world indicated that primary caregivers noticed COVID-19 lockdown-related behavioural problems in their children. …
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Innovating for Global Health through Community-Based Participatory Research: Design of Mechanical Suction Machines for Rural Health Clinics in Malawi
Clinicians in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) face many challenges, including high patient-to-staff ratios, limited resources, and inconsistent access to electricity. This research aimed to improve health outcomes in LMIC through an enlightened understanding of challenges associated with …
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Epileptic Spasms: Evidence for oral corticosteroids and implications for low and middle income countries (Systematic Review)
… access to adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and vigabatrin is restricted, especially in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC). Oral corticosteroids are alternative interventions but evidence for the optimal agent, dose, duration, efficacy and long-term effects are lacking. A systematic …
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Complications of percutaneous native kidney biopsies in adults in low and middle-income countries: A Systematic review and meta-analysis
… biopsy supports diagnoses, choice of treatment and prognostication in management of kidney diseases. Complications associated with this procedure varies among countries depending on several clinical and technical factors. This Systematic review and meta-analysis aims to report on these …
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Forecasting the Essential Chemotherapy Needed for Treatment of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
… therapy resulting in a 90% survival in high-income countries (HIC). However, an estimated 89% of the world’s children live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) where survival is much lower. Lack of access to essential chemotherapy contributes significantly to the decreased survival …
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mHealth-supported hearing health training for early childhood development practitioners : an intervention study
(1) Hearing health training and promotion is a priority for early childhood development (ECD) practitioners, but training opportunities are limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). mHealth (mobile health) has the potential to deliver scalable ear and hearing training to ECD …
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Examining patterns of intimate partner violence and depression amongst a cohort of pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa
Depression and intimate partner violence (IPV) frequently co-occur among women in South Africa (SA) with elevated risk in the antenatal and postnatal period. Both phenomena have also been shown to reduce uptake and adherence to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatments. In this secondary …
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Clinical features and outcome of patients with severe lower respiratory tract infection admitted to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in the Western Cape, South Africa
Objective: Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) remains an important cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries (LMIC). This study aims to describe the clinical features of children admitted to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with severe ALRTI …
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The impact of stressful life events on antiretroviral treatment adherence and viral load amongst adults in Gugulethu, Cape Town
… with adverse effects on their ART adherence and therefore affecting viral suppression. The highest concentration of people living with HIV (PLWH) is in low-and-middle income countries (LMIC) which are challenged with high rates of poverty and unemployment. Limited published data is available …
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Correlates of Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Children with Perinatally Acquired HIV in Cape Town South Africa
… with HIV (PHIV+) are surviving into adulthood and are at risk for emotional and behavioural problems. Few studies of these problems have been conducted in low and middle income countries (LMIC) and even fewer in sub - Saharan Africa where the burden of the HIV epidemic remains heaviest. The …
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Considerations Regarding Puberty Assessment Methodology and the Relationship between Undernutrition and Puberty among Adolescents Living in Pakistan
… is key to develop a more comprehensive understanding of sexual maturation on adolescent health. Such research is lacking among those living in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) and especially for males. Objectives: The first objective of this thesis was to assess the accuracy of pubertal …
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Road Traffic Injuries in the Pacific: The epidemiology of road traffic injuries in Fiji and the role of driver sleepiness
… in contemporary knowledge regarding the burden and risk factors for road traffic injuries (RTI) in Pacific Island countries. Aim To investigate the epidemiology of RTI and the contribution of driver sleepiness to fourwheel motor vehicle crash injuries in Viti Levu, Fiji. Methods Systematic …
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Parent education and training for autism spectrum disorder: evaluating the evidence for implementation in low-resource environments
… Disorder (ASD) as a public health concern and have recommended access to appropriate assessment and interventions. Psychoeducation and parent support soon after diagnosis are considered global best practice. Parent Education & Training (PET) programmes provide education, skills and support …
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Curriculum renewal in acute care: a South African based study for returning Cuban-trained students
… yet several limitations have been identified in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC), one of which is the lack of dedicated, integrated curricula. In 1996 the Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro (NMFC) student program was developed in response to societal health needs for equitable health care in …
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Treatment outcomes in perinatally-infected HIV positive adolescents and young adults after 10+ years on antiretroviral therapy
… success in preventing new vertical infections and success of paediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) programmes in improving life-expectancy in perinatally HIV-infected (PHIV) children, the burden of paediatric HIV in SA has changed to older children. An increasing population of PHIV children …
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The association of early childhood nutrition and growth with the intestinal microbiome and pneumonia
Background Malnutrition and pneumonia contribute significantly to under-5 mortality. The gut microbiome is associated with development of malnutrition and pneumonia. However, data on longitudinal growth, infant feeding practices, and the microbiome in children with malnutrition and pneumonia in low …
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Characterisation of human surfactant protein A and recombinant human vimentin in their modulation of HPV16 pseudovirus infection
… is the primary cause of cervical cancer, where low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) have the highest incidence. Prophylactic HPV vaccines exist but LMIC have limited access. Therefore, alternative preventative measures against HPV infection and cervical cancer progression are needed. Two human …
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