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View article: The political economy of tobacco of Zimbabwe: An analysis of stakeholder perspectives
The political economy of tobacco of Zimbabwe: An analysis of stakeholder perspectives Open
Tobacco continues to be viewed as a path to economic development by some governments, including Zimbabwe, despite widespread knowledge of tobacco’s negative consequences for users, farmers and the environment. Zimbabwe is one of the top fi…
View article: The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review
The psychosocial impacts of slow onset climate change events among youth in LMICs: A rapid evidence review Open
Introduction: Recent research has sought to understand the complex experiences of climate change distress, which are highly prevalent among youth and in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, most studies have focused on acute …
View article: The Future Hospital in Global Health Systems: The Future Hospital Within the Healthcare System
The Future Hospital in Global Health Systems: The Future Hospital Within the Healthcare System Open
Future hospitals must be able to adapt in many ways to the changing demands on their roles and functions within evolving healthcare delivery infrastructures. These include changing population structures and needs, new models of healthcare …
View article: The Future Hospital in Global Health Systems: The Future Hospital as an Entity
The Future Hospital in Global Health Systems: The Future Hospital as an Entity Open
Health care is changing rapidly. Hospitals are, and will remain, an essential setting to deliver it. We discuss how to maximise the benefits of hospitals in the future in different geographic and health system settings, highlighting a seri…
View article: Patient and professional perspectives on a primary care multidimensional pre-consultation tool for older adults (ESOGER): A qualitative study
Patient and professional perspectives on a primary care multidimensional pre-consultation tool for older adults (ESOGER): A qualitative study Open
Background Pre-consultation tools offer a promising method for patients and healthcare providers (HCPs) to better address health concerns in a personalized and proactive manner by offering ways to collect information, prepare for consultat…
View article: “We have to look deeper into why”: perspectives on problem identification and prioritization of women’s and girls’ health across United Nations agencies
“We have to look deeper into why”: perspectives on problem identification and prioritization of women’s and girls’ health across United Nations agencies Open
View article: Contextual factors impacting WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control implementation in Africa—a scoping review
Contextual factors impacting WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control implementation in Africa—a scoping review Open
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco use causes over 8 million deaths annually including 1.3 million due to second-hand exposure. Furthermore, data from the Tobacco Atlas show that the tobacco industry continues to tar…
View article: Evaluation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care: Results from a randomized controlled trial
Evaluation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care: Results from a randomized controlled trial Open
CONTEXT: Pre-consultation questionnaires designed to provide rapid assessments of the physical, social, mental and cognitive health of older adults may support effective primary care management and improved patient outcomes for this popula…
View article: Comparing Patient and Provider Perspectives on a Primary Care Preconsultation Tool for Older Adults: a Qualitative Study
Comparing Patient and Provider Perspectives on a Primary Care Preconsultation Tool for Older Adults: a Qualitative Study Open
CONTEXT: Pre-consultation tools are considered a promising way to support health providers and older adults in identifying multiple and often complex needs. However, few studies have evaluated preconsultation tools targeting older adults a…
View article: Anti-Black racism in Canadian health care: a qualitative study of diverse perceptions of racism and racial discrimination among Black adults in Montreal, Quebec
Anti-Black racism in Canadian health care: a qualitative study of diverse perceptions of racism and racial discrimination among Black adults in Montreal, Quebec Open
View article: Effectiveness of a web-based socio-geriatric pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care: A randomized controlled trial (Preprint)
Effectiveness of a web-based socio-geriatric pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care: A randomized controlled trial (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Pre-consultation tools have been proposed as a solution to support primary care providers in effectively managing the growing number of older adults. Despite older adults making up 25% of primary care consultations, few tools a…
View article: Hétérogénéité de l’identité noire : l’importance de l’intersectionnalité dans la recherche sur le racisme envers les personnes noires et l’équité des soins de santé au Canada
Hétérogénéité de l’identité noire : l’importance de l’intersectionnalité dans la recherche sur le racisme envers les personnes noires et l’équité des soins de santé au Canada Open
View article: Delivering non-communicable disease services through primary health care in selected south Asian countries: are health systems prepared?
Delivering non-communicable disease services through primary health care in selected south Asian countries: are health systems prepared? Open
In the south Asian region, delivering non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control services through existing primary health-care (PHC) facilities is urgently required yet currently challenging. As the first point of contact with t…
View article: Improving urban health through primary health care in south Asia
Improving urban health through primary health care in south Asia Open
View article: Primary care physicians’ perceptions of artificial intelligence systems in the care of adolescents’ mental health
Primary care physicians’ perceptions of artificial intelligence systems in the care of adolescents’ mental health Open
Background Given that mental health problems in adolescence may have lifelong impacts, the role of primary care physicians (PCPs) in identifying and managing these issues is important. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may offer solutions to th…
View article: Embracing Black heterogeneity: the importance of intersectionality in research on anti-Black racism and health care equity in Canada
Embracing Black heterogeneity: the importance of intersectionality in research on anti-Black racism and health care equity in Canada Open
KEY POINTS Anti-Black racism produces and sustains health inequities through social and structural determinants of health such as reduced access to employment and material resources, or by increased exposure to various risk factors like ov…
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View article: “We have to look deeper into why”: perspectives on problem identification and prioritization of women’s and girls’ health across United Nations agencies
“We have to look deeper into why”: perspectives on problem identification and prioritization of women’s and girls’ health across United Nations agencies Open
Eliminating gender inequality and promoting population health are stand-alone goals in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is crucial to understand goal setting and policy making processes aimed at promoting gender and health equa…
View article: Anti-Black discrimination in primary health care: a qualitative study exploring internalized racism in a Canadian context
Anti-Black discrimination in primary health care: a qualitative study exploring internalized racism in a Canadian context Open
Our study suggests that multiple levels of racism, including internalized racism, must be addressed in efforts to promote health and health care equity among racialized minority groups, and particularly within Black communities.
View article: Health care provider burnout, red flags for a rising epidemic
Health care provider burnout, red flags for a rising epidemic Open
View article: Strengthening health service delivery and governance through institutionalizing ‘Urban Health Atlas’—A geo-referenced Information Communication and Technology tool: Lessons learned from an implementation research in three cities in Bangladesh
Strengthening health service delivery and governance through institutionalizing ‘Urban Health Atlas’—A geo-referenced Information Communication and Technology tool: Lessons learned from an implementation research in three cities in Bangladesh Open
Introduction Urban health governance in Bangladesh is complex as multiple actors are involved and no comprehensive data are currently available on infrastructure, services, or performance either in public and private sectors of the healthc…
View article: Cohort Profile: Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System in slums of Dhaka (North and South) and Gazipur City Corporations, Bangladesh
Cohort Profile: Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System in slums of Dhaka (North and South) and Gazipur City Corporations, Bangladesh Open
View article: Social Prescription Interventions Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Meta-Review Integrating On-the-Ground Resources
Social Prescription Interventions Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Meta-Review Integrating On-the-Ground Resources Open
Background Social prescription programs represent a viable solution to linking primary care patients to nonmedical community resources for improving patient well-being. However, their success depends on the integration of patient needs wit…
View article: Telemedicine perceptions and experiences of socially vulnerable households during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
Telemedicine perceptions and experiences of socially vulnerable households during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study Open
Early in the pandemic, participants report telemedicine delivery did not accommodate the diverse needs and capacities of socially vulnerable populations. Patient education, logistical support and care delivery by a trusted provider are sug…
View article: Food systems determinants of nutritional health and wellbeing in urban informal settlements: A scoping review in LMICs
Food systems determinants of nutritional health and wellbeing in urban informal settlements: A scoping review in LMICs Open
Greater policy attention should focus at the meso-level, with priority investments in services and infrastructure within urban informal settlements. The role and engagement of the informal sector is an important consideration in improving …
View article: Evaluation of a Virtual Pre-Consultation Tool for Older Adults in Primary Care: Results from a Randomized Trial
Evaluation of a Virtual Pre-Consultation Tool for Older Adults in Primary Care: Results from a Randomized Trial Open
CONTEXT: Virtual pre-consultation screening of patient needs may offer opportunities to improve the care and health outcomes of older patients in primary care, especially those with multiple care needs. OBJECTIVE: We sought to implement an…
View article: Social Prescription Interventions Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Meta-Review Integrating On-the-Ground Resources (Preprint)
Social Prescription Interventions Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Meta-Review Integrating On-the-Ground Resources (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Social prescription programs represent a viable solution to linking primary care patients to nonmedical community resources for improving patient well-being. However, their success depends on the integration of patient needs wi…
View article: Strengthening health service delivery and governance through institutionalizing ‘Urban Health Atlas’ - a geo-referenced Information Communication and Technology tool: lessons learned from an implementation research in three cities in Bangladesh
Strengthening health service delivery and governance through institutionalizing ‘Urban Health Atlas’ - a geo-referenced Information Communication and Technology tool: lessons learned from an implementation research in three cities in Bangladesh Open
Introduction Urban health governance in Bangladesh is complex as multiple actors are involved and no comprehensive data are currently available on infrastructure, services, or performance either in public and private sectors of the healthc…
View article: Blended Learning as a Transformative Educational Approach for Qualitative Health Research
Blended Learning as a Transformative Educational Approach for Qualitative Health Research Open
Background: Qualitative health research seeks to elucidate the realities of context, reveal the complexities of behaviour, probe the intersecting and multiple determinants of health at individual, community and institutional levels, and ca…
View article: Exploring social determinants of health in a Saudi Arabian primary health care setting: the need for a multidisciplinary approach
Exploring social determinants of health in a Saudi Arabian primary health care setting: the need for a multidisciplinary approach Open