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View article: Enhancing the use of economic evidence in vaccination policy and decision making in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of existing strategies
Enhancing the use of economic evidence in vaccination policy and decision making in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of existing strategies Open
Objectives The use of economic evidence to prioritise vaccines and delivery strategies to optimally use in immunisation systems is becoming a global priority, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in view of challenges in…
View article: A qualitative examination of the distribution strategies, access, and equitable uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines in Kenya: lessons for the next pandemic
A qualitative examination of the distribution strategies, access, and equitable uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines in Kenya: lessons for the next pandemic Open
Background The WHO and international partners identified vaccination against the coronavirus as one of the important public health interventions in controlling Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) infections. The COVID-19 vaccine uptake was how…
View article: A scoping review of current trends of multisectoral collaborations for health within the education, agriculture, and environment sectors in Anglophone Africa
A scoping review of current trends of multisectoral collaborations for health within the education, agriculture, and environment sectors in Anglophone Africa Open
Background In Anglophone Africa, addressing the double disease burden of disease requires coordinated action across both the health and non-health sectors. Despite the existence of policies advocating this multisectoral collaborations, imp…
View article: Scoping literature review of antimicrobial dispensing practices among patent medicine vendors in Sub-Saharan Africa
Scoping literature review of antimicrobial dispensing practices among patent medicine vendors in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
Background Despite regulatory frameworks in many Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries prohibiting the sale of prescription medications by patent medicine vendors (PMVs), over-the-counter dispensing of antimicrobial agents remains widespread…
View article: A qualitative analysis exploring barriers and enablers to distribution, delivery, and access to COVID-19 vaccines in Botswana
A qualitative analysis exploring barriers and enablers to distribution, delivery, and access to COVID-19 vaccines in Botswana Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted pre-existing weaknesses, revealing deep-rooted issues in infrastructure, access, and resource allocation that have long impeded African countries' ability to effectively meet population health…
View article: “Sometimes, I feel we are treated as customers”: experiences of internally displaced adolescents and young people with sexual and reproductive health services needs in Nigeria
“Sometimes, I feel we are treated as customers”: experiences of internally displaced adolescents and young people with sexual and reproductive health services needs in Nigeria Open
Introduction Nigeria has faced numerous humanitarian challenges, from= conflicts and natural disasters to large-scale displacement. For adolescents and young people caught in these situations, accessing sexual and reproductive health infor…
View article: Assessing the determinants of uptake and hesitancy in accessing COVID 19 vaccines in Nigeria: a scoping review
Assessing the determinants of uptake and hesitancy in accessing COVID 19 vaccines in Nigeria: a scoping review Open
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is one of the largest public health threats in recent times, with significant health, economic, and social consequences globally. The WHO reported that over 651 million cases and 6.6 million deaths were a…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia: a scoping review for equitable vaccine access
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Ethiopia: a scoping review for equitable vaccine access Open
Introduction COVID-19 vaccines are crucial for preventing severe illness from the virus. Despite their effectiveness; vaccine hesitancy, unequal access, and economic disparities hinder vaccination programs across Africa, posing significant…
View article: Willingness to Pay for Improved Quality of Services from Informal Health Providers in Urban Slums in Nigeria
Willingness to Pay for Improved Quality of Services from Informal Health Providers in Urban Slums in Nigeria Open
The level of WTP for linking IHPs with the formal health system is an indication that a considerable proportion of urban slum dwellers desire to have better quality of services and are willing to support interventions that can be used to a…
View article: Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic
Lessons learnt in the response to COVID-19 in Mozambique: enabling readiness for the next pandemic Open
Introduction The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has led to a dramatic loss of human lives worldwide and caused economic and social disruptions. The risk of another pandemic occurring is ever-present requiring countries to document fac…
View article: Equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Botswana: a scoping review
Equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines in Botswana: a scoping review Open
Introduction Despite global market complexities, Botswana acquired about 2.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses between March 2021 and March 2022, 76% of which were purchased while 24% were donations. Thus, the study was envisaged to aggregate…
View article: What does it take to operationalise gender transformative approaches across different African contexts?
What does it take to operationalise gender transformative approaches across different African contexts? Open
Africa is the second largest and second most populous continent in the world. Governed by 54 recognised sovereign states, its people celebrate multiple traditions and speak countless dialects and languages apart from those inherited by var…
View article: Co-creation, co-design or co-production? Reflections on the development of urban health systems implementation strategies to improve access and quality of primary healthcare services in Bangladesh, Ghana, Nepal and Nigeria
Co-creation, co-design or co-production? Reflections on the development of urban health systems implementation strategies to improve access and quality of primary healthcare services in Bangladesh, Ghana, Nepal and Nigeria Open
Increasing populations and health-care demand are leading to a burgeoning of private, non-governmental and informal health providers addressing gaps left by overstretched public primary care and under-resourced local government in urban ar…
View article: Does academic excellence predict non-cognitive competencies? Insights from a situational judgement test among medical students in Nigeria
Does academic excellence predict non-cognitive competencies? Insights from a situational judgement test among medical students in Nigeria Open
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View article: Examining how well an intervention improved adolescents’ attitudes towards contraception, unsafe abortion, and intimate partner violence in southeast Nigeria
Examining how well an intervention improved adolescents’ attitudes towards contraception, unsafe abortion, and intimate partner violence in southeast Nigeria Open
Introduction This study assessed the effect of an intervention on adolescents’ attitudes towards condom use, contraceptive use, unsafe abortion, and intimate partner violence in urban and rural communities in Southeast Nigeria. Method A cr…
View article: Assessing informal healthcare providers' knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of malaria and diarrhea: evidence from urban informal settlements in Southeast Nigeria
Assessing informal healthcare providers' knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of malaria and diarrhea: evidence from urban informal settlements in Southeast Nigeria Open
Background Despite the availability of effective interventions, malaria and diarrhea continue to be leading causes of disease burden in Nigeria. Informal healthcare providers (IHPs) account for a significant proportion of health service pr…
View article: Examining demand and supply factors associated with women’s preferences for where to deliver their babies in rural and urban communities of Enugu State, Nigeria
Examining demand and supply factors associated with women’s preferences for where to deliver their babies in rural and urban communities of Enugu State, Nigeria Open
Utilization of maternal health services is largely influenced by women’s preferences for service providers. This study examined the factors that influence women’s preferences for where to deliver their babies. The study was conducted in th…
View article: A scoping review of the roles of stakeholders and coordination mechanisms for enhanced multi-sectoral and multi-level interventions in COVID-19 response in Nigeria
A scoping review of the roles of stakeholders and coordination mechanisms for enhanced multi-sectoral and multi-level interventions in COVID-19 response in Nigeria Open
The coordination of multi-stakeholders and multi-sectoral response to COVID-19 at national and sub-national levels in Nigeria was weak. A systematic coordination framework involving multiple stakeholders working at varying capacities is ne…
View article: Institutionalizing linkages between informal healthcare providers and the formal health system in Nigeria: what are the facilitating and constraining contextual influences?
Institutionalizing linkages between informal healthcare providers and the formal health system in Nigeria: what are the facilitating and constraining contextual influences? Open
With most households in rapidly urbanizing cities in low- and medium-income countries using private and informal providers for basic healthcare, the need to establish linkages with the formal sector is paramount in the drive for universal …
View article: Evaluating knowledge gains from structured sexual and reproductive health education among in-school adolescents in Southeast Nigeria
Evaluating knowledge gains from structured sexual and reproductive health education among in-school adolescents in Southeast Nigeria Open
Background Lack of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge among adolescents can lead to risky sexual behaviors and poor SRH outcomes. This study aimed to assess the difference in SRH knowledge between adolescents in schools that re…
View article: Development and validation of situational judgement test for assessment of behavioural competencies required for effective medical practice in Nigeria
Development and validation of situational judgement test for assessment of behavioural competencies required for effective medical practice in Nigeria Open
This study has produced a set of valid clinical scenarios that can be used to evaluate specific behavioural competencies among trainee medical doctors. It demonstrates that SJTs can be used to assess behavioural competencies for medical pr…
View article: The State of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Secondary School Adolescents in Nnewi, Nigeria Prior to Free Routine HPV Vaccine Rollout
The State of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Among Secondary School Adolescents in Nnewi, Nigeria Prior to Free Routine HPV Vaccine Rollout Open
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been linked to various cancers of the genital, oropharyngeal, and anal regions in both sexes. Objective: To assess the vaccination rate and factors influencing the uptake of the HPV vaccine among …