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View article: Drinking water access and quality in the Gaza Strip prior to 7 October 2023 and implications for reconstruction
Drinking water access and quality in the Gaza Strip prior to 7 October 2023 and implications for reconstruction Open
Background The water supply of the Gaza Strip has been unstable and under great strain for decades, resulting in major problems with the quality, reliability, and acceptability of drinking water. Destruction of water infrastructure and con…
View article: Realising health justice in Palestine: beyond humanitarian voices
Realising health justice in Palestine: beyond humanitarian voices Open
View article: Can social protection contribute to social connectedness in contexts of forced displacement and crisis? Lessons from Jordan’s labelled cash transfer for education
Can social protection contribute to social connectedness in contexts of forced displacement and crisis? Lessons from Jordan’s labelled cash transfer for education Open
Social protection programming can help address gender- and lifecycle-specific vulnerabilities, particularly in humanitarian contexts. Although adolescents are disproportionately affected by crises, there remains limited evidence about how …
View article: Assessment of Health and Well-Being Effects Associated With the Challenging Drinking Water Situation in the Gaza Strip: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Household Survey Study
Assessment of Health and Well-Being Effects Associated With the Challenging Drinking Water Situation in the Gaza Strip: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Household Survey Study Open
Background The water supply in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, has been unstable and under strain for decades, resulting in major issues with drinking water quality, reliability, and acceptability. In 2018, between 25% and 30% of Gazans did not…
View article: Predictors and health outcomes of cigarette and shisha smoking among men in Gaza: a cross-sectional study
Predictors and health outcomes of cigarette and shisha smoking among men in Gaza: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Assessment of Health and Well-Being Effects Associated With the Challenging Drinking Water Situation in the Gaza Strip: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Household Survey Study (Preprint)
Assessment of Health and Well-Being Effects Associated With the Challenging Drinking Water Situation in the Gaza Strip: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Household Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The water supply in the Gaza Strip, Palestine, has been unstable and under strain for decades, resulting in major issues with drinking water quality, reliability, and acceptability. In 2018, between 25% and 30% of Gazans did no…
View article: Reducing non-communicable diseases among Palestinian populations in Gaza: A participatory comparative and cost-effectiveness modeling assessment
Reducing non-communicable diseases among Palestinian populations in Gaza: A participatory comparative and cost-effectiveness modeling assessment Open
We sought to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of potential new public health and healthcare NCD risk reduction efforts among Palestinians in Gaza. We created a microsimulation model using: (i) a cross-sectional household sur…
View article: Creating a better post-pandemic future for adolescents with disabilities
Creating a better post-pandemic future for adolescents with disabilities Open
Adolescents with disabilities must have their needs prioritised in recovery and future pandemic responses to improve health, educational, and social outcomes, argue Sarah Baird and colleagues
View article: Disrupting global commitments to eradicate poverty and hunger: Covid-19 and its effects on adolescent physical and mental health in Jordan and Palestine
Disrupting global commitments to eradicate poverty and hunger: Covid-19 and its effects on adolescent physical and mental health in Jordan and Palestine Open
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1 and 2 aim to eradicate poverty and hunger in all their forms. However, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns has disrupted progress toward achieving these goals. Despite consider…
View article: Adolescent health in the Middle East and North Africa region: leaving no one behind
Adolescent health in the Middle East and North Africa region: leaving no one behind Open
View article: The hypertension cascade of care in the midst of conflict: the case of the Gaza Strip
The hypertension cascade of care in the midst of conflict: the case of the Gaza Strip Open
View article: COVID-19 and the gendered impacts on adolescent wellbeing: Evidence from a cross-sectional study of locally adapted measures in Ethiopia, Jordan, and Palestine
COVID-19 and the gendered impacts on adolescent wellbeing: Evidence from a cross-sectional study of locally adapted measures in Ethiopia, Jordan, and Palestine Open
This work was supported by UK aid through a grant from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) longitudinal research study; the EMERGE project (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gr…
View article: Identifying barriers and facilitators of translating research evidence into clinical practice: A systematic review of reviews
Identifying barriers and facilitators of translating research evidence into clinical practice: A systematic review of reviews Open
Translating research into clinical practice is a global priority because of its potential impact on health services delivery and outcomes. Despite the ever-increasing depth and breadth of health research, most areas across the globe seem t…
View article: Risk factors for hearing impairment in infants and toddlers in the Gaza governorates: a case-control study
Risk factors for hearing impairment in infants and toddlers in the Gaza governorates: a case-control study Open
View article: Compounding inequalities: Adolescent psychosocial wellbeing and resilience among refugee and host communities in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Compounding inequalities: Adolescent psychosocial wellbeing and resilience among refugee and host communities in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic and associated risk-mitigation strategies have altered the social contexts in which adolescents in low- and middle-income countries live. Little is known, however, about the impacts of the pandemic on displace…
View article: Exploring the gendered mental health experiences of adolescents in Gaza during the Covid-19 pandemic
Exploring the gendered mental health experiences of adolescents in Gaza during the Covid-19 pandemic Open
Adolescent mental health is increasingly recognized as a critical concern. Globally, suicide is among the top 5 causes of death for 15–19-year-olds (girls and boys). In the Middle East and North Africa, the prevalence of mental disorders (…
View article: The Hypertension Cascade of Care in the Midst of Conflict: The Case of the Gaza Strip
The Hypertension Cascade of Care in the Midst of Conflict: The Case of the Gaza Strip Open
View article: Intersectionality as a Framework for Understanding Adolescent Vulnerabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries: Expanding Our Commitment to Leave No One Behind
Intersectionality as a Framework for Understanding Adolescent Vulnerabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries: Expanding Our Commitment to Leave No One Behind Open
Given increasing policy attention to the consequences of youth marginalisation for development processes, engaging with the experiences of socially marginalised adolescents in low- and middle-income countries (including those who are out o…
View article: Case study K: Palestines national cash transfer programme: An example of cash transfer programming in a humanitarian setting
Case study K: Palestines national cash transfer programme: An example of cash transfer programming in a humanitarian setting Open
The Palestinian National Cash Transfer Programme (PNCTP), launched in 2010 as the main component of the Palestinian National Social Protection Strategy, is a poverty means-tested transfer. It serves as a survival strategy that prevents 120…
View article: ‘No One Should Be Terrified Like I Was!’ Exploring Drivers and Impacts of Child Marriage in Protracted Crises Among Palestinian and Syrian Refugees
‘No One Should Be Terrified Like I Was!’ Exploring Drivers and Impacts of Child Marriage in Protracted Crises Among Palestinian and Syrian Refugees Open
Exacerbated by 9 years of conflict and displacement, child marriage among Syrian refugees appears to be increasing, while in Gaza, the noticeable reduction in child brides over the past two decades has recently plateaued. This comparative …
View article: Adolescent access to health services in fragile and conflict-affected contexts: The case of the Gaza Strip
Adolescent access to health services in fragile and conflict-affected contexts: The case of the Gaza Strip Open
View article: No One Should Accept a Miserable Life Like That!'
No One Should Accept a Miserable Life Like That!' Open
Adolescents in conflict-affected areas are at greater risk of violence, which can have catastrophic effects across the life course. The literature on violence in Palestine mainly focuses on political violence, and adolescents exposed to vi…
View article: Leaving No One Behind
Leaving No One Behind Open
The world's population now includes more than 70 million displaced people, with over three quarters now living in protracted exile. Almost half of these are young people under the age of eighteen, who are undergoing a vital transition thro…
View article: Adolescents in Humanitarian Crisis
Adolescents in Humanitarian Crisis Open
Adolescents in Humanitarian Crisis investigates the experiences of adolescents displaced by humanitarian crisis. The world is currently seeing unprecedented levels of mass displacement, and almost half of the world’s 70 million displaced p…
View article: Concluding Reflections
Concluding Reflections Open
The concluding chapter of this book summarises the contributions of the authors in relation to key areas of policy and programming. It explores the significance of the findings on adolescents' experiences in humanitarian settings for work …
View article: Capturing the Complexities of Adolescent Transitions Through a Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research Design
Capturing the Complexities of Adolescent Transitions Through a Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research Design Open
View article: Capturing the Complexities of Adolescent Transitions Through a Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research Design
Capturing the Complexities of Adolescent Transitions Through a Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research Design Open
View article: Key lessons from a mixed-method evaluation of a postnatal home visit programme in the humanitarian setting of Gaza
Key lessons from a mixed-method evaluation of a postnatal home visit programme in the humanitarian setting of Gaza Open
Background: The World Health Organization recommends postnatal home visits to improve maternal and newborn health. Evidence of postnatal home visit effectiveness in humanitarian settings is limited. Aims: To evaluate postnatal home visits …
View article: Adolescent access to health services in fragile and conflict-affected contexts: the case of the Gaza Strip
Adolescent access to health services in fragile and conflict-affected contexts: the case of the Gaza Strip Open
Background: Enjoyment of physical and mental health is not only recognized as a human right but also as an integral part of development, as reflected in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 – to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being …
View article: Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews
Optimizing Translation of Health Research into Practice: A systematic review of reviews Open
Rationale, Aims, and Objectives Effective translation of knowledge that is generated from health research into clinical practice has the potential to enhance the quality of care, health services delivery, and its cost-effectiveness. Critic…