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View article: Mpox-Specific Neutralizing Antibodies up to 9 Months Following 1 or 2 Doses of Intradermal MVA-BN Vaccination in Sweden
Mpox-Specific Neutralizing Antibodies up to 9 Months Following 1 or 2 Doses of Intradermal MVA-BN Vaccination in Sweden Open
This study assessed clade IIb monkeypox virus–specific antibody kinetics up to 9 months following intradermal vaccination for mpox, considering previous smallpox vaccination and human immunodeficiency virus status. Neutralizing antibodies …
View article: HIV and tuberculosis co-infection in non-European migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis
HIV and tuberculosis co-infection in non-European migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: “Even with one Man, but with many women, you can get Cervical Cancer”: Qualitative exploration of Women’s Perceptions and Experienced barriers to cervical cancer screening in Uganda
“Even with one Man, but with many women, you can get Cervical Cancer”: Qualitative exploration of Women’s Perceptions and Experienced barriers to cervical cancer screening in Uganda Open
Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women in low-resource settings. Despite the availability of screening services in Uganda, uptake remains unacceptably low. Objectives To explore …
View article: Operationalizing African self-reliance in vaccine manufacturing
Operationalizing African self-reliance in vaccine manufacturing Open
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored Africa's urgent need for vaccine security and self-reliance. In response, the African Union and Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Framework for Action (FFA) through th…
View article: Exploring health system resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden: an interrupted time series analysis of service utilisation and sociodemographic differences
Exploring health system resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden: an interrupted time series analysis of service utilisation and sociodemographic differences Open
View article: Reduced seizure frequency with oral creatine supplementation: A case report
Reduced seizure frequency with oral creatine supplementation: A case report Open
View article: Students’ and teachers’ experiences of a novel feedforward pedagogical model in the context of problem-based learning
Students’ and teachers’ experiences of a novel feedforward pedagogical model in the context of problem-based learning Open
View article: Assessing Knowledge, Uptake and Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in selected communities of Wakiso district in Uganda: A population-based study
Assessing Knowledge, Uptake and Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in selected communities of Wakiso district in Uganda: A population-based study Open
Background Uganda has the highest prevalence and incidence of cervical cancer in the East African region, with 80% of women diagnosed at advanced stage when survival is minimal. Literature on uptake of cervical cancer screening is limited …
View article: Opioid overdose and mortality among people who use or inject drugs in Myanmar: A large register-based study
Opioid overdose and mortality among people who use or inject drugs in Myanmar: A large register-based study Open
Opioid overdose is common and disproportionately affects people outside existing programs. Expanding peer‑led and mobile outreach, tailoring referral pathways for migrants, broadening community naloxone distribution, and securing sustained…
View article: Sexual Violence Against Men: A Retrospective Study on Victim Characteristics, Violence Severity, and Occurrence of Injuries Among Male Victims Attending a Sexual Assault Center Between 2015 and 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden
Sexual Violence Against Men: A Retrospective Study on Victim Characteristics, Violence Severity, and Occurrence of Injuries Among Male Victims Attending a Sexual Assault Center Between 2015 and 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden Open
Research on sexual violence often overlooks men, with limited studies focusing on male victims. A deeper understanding of this issue is essential for providing evidence-based healthcare and effective support for male victims. Therefore, th…
View article: Serological differentiation between naturally acquired mpox and MVA-BN-vaccine induced antibody responses using ratios of MPXV and VACV antigen pairs in the MSD immunoassay
Serological differentiation between naturally acquired mpox and MVA-BN-vaccine induced antibody responses using ratios of MPXV and VACV antigen pairs in the MSD immunoassay Open
This study’s aim was to evaluate and benchmark the gold-standard methods neutralization test (NT) and immunofluorescence (IF), against a model linked to a multiplex immunoassay method for analysis of the highly cross-reactive serological r…
View article: Youth Uptake of Digital Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Across Sociodemographic Groups (2018-2022): A Total Population Study from Stockholm, Sweden
Youth Uptake of Digital Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Across Sociodemographic Groups (2018-2022): A Total Population Study from Stockholm, Sweden Open
Sociodemographic disparities in utilization were not alleviated by the introduction of digital visits; in-person users were also the primary digital users. Chat could be more equitable than video, but further research is needed.
View article: Changes in physical violence and injury during sexual assaults over time among females 16–29 years
Changes in physical violence and injury during sexual assaults over time among females 16–29 years Open
Introduction Despite movements like “Me Too” and refined laws, many young people in Sweden still experience sexual violence. The changing nature and severity of these assaults are of significant interest, especially due to common long‐term…
View article: Trends in mobile phone ownership, frequency of number changes, and implications for public health service delivery in Uganda, 2010–2020
Trends in mobile phone ownership, frequency of number changes, and implications for public health service delivery in Uganda, 2010–2020 Open
Mobile phones significantly improve access to healthcare, public health services, and disease surveillance globally. However, challenges related to reachability and accessibility persist, especially when individuals change or drop telephon…
View article: Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing hepato-pancreato biliary cancer surgery: A prospective follow-up study
Health-related quality of life in patients undergoing hepato-pancreato biliary cancer surgery: A prospective follow-up study Open
View article: Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls and young women in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review Open
Background The response to the COVID-19 pandemic involved various lockdown measures, including school closures, which significantly impacted young populations, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Given the well-known p…
View article: Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a Ugandan population sample and psychometric properties of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (GAD-7) in Luganda and Runyoro
Prevalence of anxiety symptoms in a Ugandan population sample and psychometric properties of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale (GAD-7) in Luganda and Runyoro Open
View article: Mixed-method longitudinal investigation of sexual and gender-based violence following COVID-19 in South Africa
Mixed-method longitudinal investigation of sexual and gender-based violence following COVID-19 in South Africa Open
BACKGROUND: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about unintended effects of measures taken to prevent its spread, on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The United Nations called for understanding how national lockd…
View article: Social determinants of hazardous alcohol use in a Ugandan population cohort
Social determinants of hazardous alcohol use in a Ugandan population cohort Open
Hazardous alcohol use was prevalent, especially among men, in a representative Ugandan population sample. Specific target groups for public health and clinical interventions were identified, such as women working in the hospitality sector.…
View article: Care as repair, but whose responsibility? Front-line health workers’ resourcefulness in implementing a PMTCT tracing policy in Kenya
Care as repair, but whose responsibility? Front-line health workers’ resourcefulness in implementing a PMTCT tracing policy in Kenya Open
Defaulter tracing policies for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services are vital for achieving the global goal of zero new HIV infections. However, little is known about their implementation. This qualitative study expl…
View article: Filling the funding void would mitigate infectious outbreaks and build resilience in Africa
Filling the funding void would mitigate infectious outbreaks and build resilience in Africa Open
View article: Corrigendum: Preference for novel biomedical HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis methods among adolescent girls and young women in Kampala, Uganda: a mixed methods study
Corrigendum: Preference for novel biomedical HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis methods among adolescent girls and young women in Kampala, Uganda: a mixed methods study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1369256.].
View article: Burden of intimate partner violence, mental health issues, and help-seeking behaviors among women in Nepal
Burden of intimate partner violence, mental health issues, and help-seeking behaviors among women in Nepal Open
Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence, presenting a significant public health concern, especially for women and girls. Help-seeking can reduce future IPV and mitigate adverse health outcomes, inclu…
View article: Reproductive agency and the acceptability of divorce, abortion, and homosexuality among migrants from the Middle East and Africa living in Sweden–a cross-sectional analysis
Reproductive agency and the acceptability of divorce, abortion, and homosexuality among migrants from the Middle East and Africa living in Sweden–a cross-sectional analysis Open
Background Sweden has a longstanding history of promoting sexual reproductive health and rights. Reproductive decision-making is a fundamental right, but an individual’s decision-making power differs across contexts. We examined self-repor…
View article: Assessing Knowledge, Uptake and Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in selected communities of Wakiso District in Uganda: A population-based study
Assessing Knowledge, Uptake and Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in selected communities of Wakiso District in Uganda: A population-based study Open
Background Uganda has the highest prevalence and incidence of cervical cancer in the East African region, with 80% of women diagnosed at advanced stage when survival is minimal. Literature on uptake of cervical cancer screening is limited …
View article: Mixed-method longitudinal investigation of sexual and gender-based violence following COVID-19 in South Africa
Mixed-method longitudinal investigation of sexual and gender-based violence following COVID-19 in South Africa Open
Background Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns were raised about unintended effects of measures taken to prevent its spread, on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The United Nations called for understanding how national lockdo…
View article: Attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights and their associations with reproductive agency: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe
Attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights and their associations with reproductive agency: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe Open
We investigated the association between values and attitudes toward sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and gender equality, with reproductive agency in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Using 2020-21 World Values Survey (WVS) da…
View article: ‘Sweden has changed me’: a qualitative study exploring the sexual health needs and associated mental health aspects of young male former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees in Region Stockholm, Sweden
‘Sweden has changed me’: a qualitative study exploring the sexual health needs and associated mental health aspects of young male former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees in Region Stockholm, Sweden Open
Objectives Sexual health needs of young refugees and asylum-seeking men are seldom explored or addressed, adversely affecting their mental and physical well-being. By interviewing young male former unaccompanied minors, refugees and asylum…
View article: Use of mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19: phone access and participation rates, in Rakai, Uganda
Use of mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19: phone access and participation rates, in Rakai, Uganda Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, we deployed a rapid, mobile phone-based survey to assess access and participation rates when using mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19 in Rakai, south-central Uganda. We sampled prior Rakai Comm…
View article: HIV risks and transactional sex among Swedish-born MSM and foreign-born MSM in Sweden
HIV risks and transactional sex among Swedish-born MSM and foreign-born MSM in Sweden Open
Background Transactional sex, which includes exchanging sex for material goods, services, or money, is a key HIV risk factor. Risk patterns associated with transactional sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Sweden, where buying sex…