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View article: Interventions for adolescent school boys and young men to reduce gender-based violence in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Interventions for adolescent school boys and young men to reduce gender-based violence in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review Open
This review highlights the importance of including boys and young men in efforts to prevent GBV, particularly in LMICs. Effective interventions sometimes combine education, community engagement, and activities that challenge harmful gender…
View article: Adverse health outcomes among migrant workers and transnational families in the Asia–Pacific: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Adverse health outcomes among migrant workers and transnational families in the Asia–Pacific: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Ministry of Education, Taiwan; Wellcome Trust (318501/Z/24/Z and 335954/Z/25/Z); UK Medical Research Council (MR/W006677/1); UK National Health Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR209895); the 'la Caixa' Foundation (LCF/PR/SP21/529…
View article: Conflict, caregiver violence and gendered parenting: A cross-sectional study among adolescent girls and young women participating in a girls’ empowerment programme in Myanmar
Conflict, caregiver violence and gendered parenting: A cross-sectional study among adolescent girls and young women participating in a girls’ empowerment programme in Myanmar Open
Across Myanmar, armed conflict and political instability have exacerbated poverty, food insecurity, and disrupted essential social protection services, severely affected people’s health and wellbeing. This is especially pertinent for girls…
View article: The use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in child well-being research: a scoping review of research on child well-being research and interventions
The use of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) in child well-being research: a scoping review of research on child well-being research and interventions Open
View article: Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice
Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice Open
Migration and displacement are pivotal determinants of urban health, influencing both direct and indirect health outcomes. Migrants may face unique health risks, often exacerbated by economic, social, and environmental factors encountered …
View article: All-cause and cause-specific mortality differences between migrant workers and local workers: a population-based cohort study in Denmark
All-cause and cause-specific mortality differences between migrant workers and local workers: a population-based cohort study in Denmark Open
Migrants are prone to poor working conditions in high-risk industries, yet little is known about their mortality risk compared to local-born workers. This study compares all-cause and cause-specific mortality between foreign-born and local…
View article: International Migrant Workers, Heat Exposure, and Climate Change: A Systematic Review of Health Risks and Protective Interventions
International Migrant Workers, Heat Exposure, and Climate Change: A Systematic Review of Health Risks and Protective Interventions Open
Background International migrant workers, representing 170 million people globally, often face hazardous working conditions, including extreme heat exposure. This increases their risk of occupational heat strain, exacerbated by poor workin…
View article: Healthcare services for low-wage migrant workers: A systematic review
Healthcare services for low-wage migrant workers: A systematic review Open
Low-wage labour migrants often face health-damaging living and working conditions, but are frequently excluded from healthcare. The othering of migrants, bordering of healthcare and simple oversight and negligence create widening health in…
View article: Behind closed doors: Public and private views on child domestic work in urban Myanmar
Behind closed doors: Public and private views on child domestic work in urban Myanmar Open
Background: There has been little evidence on how public perceptions of child domestic work influence work conditions, employment and living arrangements for young workers. Objective: This study in urban Myanmar explores public views and a…
View article: Conflict exposure and mental health: a survey of adolescent girls and young women in Myanmar post the 2021 coup d’état
Conflict exposure and mental health: a survey of adolescent girls and young women in Myanmar post the 2021 coup d’état Open
Background Following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, adolescent girls and young women have faced a multitude of threats to their health and wellbeing. Beyond direct exposure to armed combat, injuries and loss of life, they are also expe…
View article: "Butterflies in a jar": How girls and young women conceptualise wellbeing in conflict-affected Myanmar
"Butterflies in a jar": How girls and young women conceptualise wellbeing in conflict-affected Myanmar Open
View article: Poor Health Outcomes Among Migrant Workers and Transnational Families in the Asia-Pacific: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Poor Health Outcomes Among Migrant Workers and Transnational Families in the Asia-Pacific: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice
Migration, Urbanism and Health: Moving Toward Systems-Informed Policy and Practice Open
Migration and displacement are pivotal determinants of urban health, influencing both direct and indirect health outcomes. Migrants may face unique health risks, often exacerbated by economic, social, and environmental factors encountered …
View article: Workplace mortality risk and social determinants among migrant workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Workplace mortality risk and social determinants among migrant workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
UK Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health and Care Research.
View article: How can we measure labour exploitation and develop interventions to protect migrant workers’ health? Insights from intervention-focused research on cattle ranching in Brazil and child domestic work in Liberia and Nigeria
How can we measure labour exploitation and develop interventions to protect migrant workers’ health? Insights from intervention-focused research on cattle ranching in Brazil and child domestic work in Liberia and Nigeria Open
Much of our food and services rely on the work of migrants, which is often carried out under exploitative terms. Exploitative work results in work-related injuries and illnesses and mental ill-health. Yet, the global health community has b…
View article: Are migrant workers at greater risk of workplace deaths? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Are migrant workers at greater risk of workplace deaths? A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Globally, 170 million individuals migrate for work. Yet, evidence on their mortality risk remains unclear. Our aim was to synthesize global evidence on migrant worker mortality risk compared to local workers and to identify the …
View article: Child labour in cocoa growing regions of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire: an analysis of academic attainment in children engaged in hazardous labour.
Child labour in cocoa growing regions of Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire: an analysis of academic attainment in children engaged in hazardous labour. Open
This paper examines the relationship between child labour and educational attainment and explores the distinction between harmful and non-harmful agricultural cocoa work. We conduct a secondary analysis of data on 3,338 children who report…
View article: Are Migrant Workers at Greater Risk of Workplace Deaths? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mortality Risks and Social Determinants Among Migrant Workers
Are Migrant Workers at Greater Risk of Workplace Deaths? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mortality Risks and Social Determinants Among Migrant Workers Open
View article: Accidental traffickers: qualitative findings on labour recruitment in Ethiopia
Accidental traffickers: qualitative findings on labour recruitment in Ethiopia Open
View article: Accidental traffickers: Qualitative findings on labour recruitment in Ethiopia
Accidental traffickers: Qualitative findings on labour recruitment in Ethiopia Open
Background The growth of labour migration and associated risks of human trafficking and exploitation remain significant global human rights and health challenges. There is increasing policy interest in addressing structural determinants of…
View article: An intervention-focused review of modern slave labor in Brazil’s mining sector
An intervention-focused review of modern slave labor in Brazil’s mining sector Open
Mining constitutes an important sector in Brazil's economy and has a history of modern slave labor. Brazil is the second largest producer of iron ore and manganese, a major exporter of gold and copper, and holds 40% of the world's Tantalum…
View article: Psychosocial interventions to improve the mental health of survivors of human trafficking: a realist review
Psychosocial interventions to improve the mental health of survivors of human trafficking: a realist review Open
View article: Hazardous Child Labour, Psychosocial Functioning, and School Dropouts among Children in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)
Hazardous Child Labour, Psychosocial Functioning, and School Dropouts among Children in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of UNICEF’s Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) Open
Child labour is a common financial coping strategy in poor households, especially in low-and middle-income countries with many children working under hazardous conditions. Little is known about the linkages between hazardous work condition…
View article: Shifting social norms to prevent age-disparate transactional sex in Tanzania: what we can learn from intervention development research
Shifting social norms to prevent age-disparate transactional sex in Tanzania: what we can learn from intervention development research Open
This paper reflects on the development process (2015–2020) of the Learning Initiative for Norms, Exploitation, and Abuse (LINEA) Intervention. The LINEA Intervention is a multi-component social norms intervention to prevent age-disparate t…
View article: Corrigendum: Human trafficking: Results of a 5-year theory-based evaluation of interventions to prevent trafficking of women from South Asia
Corrigendum: Human trafficking: Results of a 5-year theory-based evaluation of interventions to prevent trafficking of women from South Asia Open
CORRECTION article Front. Public Health, 09 February 2023Sec. Public Health Policy Volume 11 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.901443
View article: Labor Recruitment and Human Trafficking: Analysis of a Global Trafficking Survivor Database
Labor Recruitment and Human Trafficking: Analysis of a Global Trafficking Survivor Database Open
Over the past decade, third-party labor recruiters who facilitate employment for migrant workers across low- and middle-income countries have often been considered by the counter-trafficking community as one of the main entry points into h…
View article: Migrant Women’s Health and Safety: Why Do Ethiopian Women Choose Irregular Migration to the Middle East for Domestic Work?
Migrant Women’s Health and Safety: Why Do Ethiopian Women Choose Irregular Migration to the Middle East for Domestic Work? Open
Background: Low-wage labour migration is an increasing determinant of global health, associated with risks of exploitation, abuse, and unsafe conditions. Despite efforts to prevent irregular migration and initiatives to warn individuals of…
View article: Mechanisms for community prevention of violence against women in low- and middle-income countries: A realist approach to a comparative analysis of qualitative data
Mechanisms for community prevention of violence against women in low- and middle-income countries: A realist approach to a comparative analysis of qualitative data Open
View article: The Co-Occurrence of Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review on Associated Factors in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The Co-Occurrence of Intimate Partner Violence and Violence Against Children: A Systematic Review on Associated Factors in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Violence against women (VAW) and violence against children (VAC) are public health issues of global concern. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a commonly occurring form of VAW and there is evidence to suggest that IPV and VAC frequently c…
View article: LGBTQI + Migrants: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework of Health, Safety and Wellbeing during Migration
LGBTQI + Migrants: A Systematic Review and Conceptual Framework of Health, Safety and Wellbeing during Migration Open
The health and safety of LGBTQI+ migrants or migrants who are of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (SOGIE) remains an under-studied area, particularly for the period during transit from their place of origin to dest…