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View article: Influenza vaccination uptake of health care workers in a tertiary hospital: Findings from qualitative research in Mysuru, India
Influenza vaccination uptake of health care workers in a tertiary hospital: Findings from qualitative research in Mysuru, India Open
Vaccinating health care workers (HCWs) is a common way to prevent influenza-related infection, transmission to patients and absenteeism of HCWs. In India, influenza contributes to 130,000 deaths per year, yet vaccination uptake of HCWs is …
View article: The opportunities for and barriers to antimicrobial resistance surveillance by lot quality assurance sampling in livestock: Findings from interviews with stakeholders in Germany
The opportunities for and barriers to antimicrobial resistance surveillance by lot quality assurance sampling in livestock: Findings from interviews with stakeholders in Germany Open
View article: Community responses to a novel house design: A qualitative study of “Star Homes” in Mtwara, southeastern Tanzania
Community responses to a novel house design: A qualitative study of “Star Homes” in Mtwara, southeastern Tanzania Open
Introduction To evaluate the impact of a novel design “Star Home” on the incidence of malaria, respiratory tract infections and diarrheal diseases among children, randomly selected households in Mtwara, Tanzania were offered a free, new St…
View article: Acceptability of improved cook stoves-a scoping review of the literature
Acceptability of improved cook stoves-a scoping review of the literature Open
Improved cooking stoves (ICS) are intended to reduce indoor air pollution and the inefficient use of fuel yet there is often reticence to shift permanently to ICS. Drawing on a scoping review, this article aims to provide a comprehensive o…
View article: PCV rollout in Somaliland: modelling introduction in a low-coverage setting
PCV rollout in Somaliland: modelling introduction in a low-coverage setting Open
View article: Influenza vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among healthcare workers: A qualitative study in Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Grippeimpfung: Skepsis und Akzeptanz bei Gesundheitsfachkräften. Eine qualitative Studie aus Amsterdam, Niederlande
Influenza vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among healthcare workers: A qualitative study in Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Grippeimpfung: Skepsis und Akzeptanz bei Gesundheitsfachkräften. Eine qualitative Studie aus Amsterdam, Niederlande Open
Background/objective Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers because of their increased risk of nosocomial infections. Despite the recognized benefits, there is public concern about vaccination against many d…
View article: Correction: Understanding patient and family experiences of critical care in Bangladesh and India: What are the priority actions to promote person-centred care?
Correction: Understanding patient and family experiences of critical care in Bangladesh and India: What are the priority actions to promote person-centred care? Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003372.].
View article: Factors related to the utilization of digital adherence technologies in tuberculosis care: A qualitative study among adults in DS-TB treatment, health care providers and other key actors in Tanzania
Factors related to the utilization of digital adherence technologies in tuberculosis care: A qualitative study among adults in DS-TB treatment, health care providers and other key actors in Tanzania Open
Numerous challenges, such as lengthy treatment course, side effects, and distance to healthcare facilities contribute to suboptimal Tuberculosis (TB) treatment completion. Digital adherence technologies (DATs), such as smart pillboxes and …
View article: Decentralizing care for hypertension and diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from mixed-methods implementation research in Eswatini
Decentralizing care for hypertension and diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from mixed-methods implementation research in Eswatini Open
In sub-Saharan Africa, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are testing already-stretched health systems. In Eswatini, until 2020, care for hypertension and diabetes was only provided in tertiary health facilities. During the first phase of th…
View article: Care seeking for childhood illnesses in rural Mtwara, south-east Tanzania: a mixed methods study
Care seeking for childhood illnesses in rural Mtwara, south-east Tanzania: a mixed methods study Open
Background Care seeking was assessed in preparation for a study of the health impact of novel design houses in rural Mtwara, Tanzania. Methods A total of 578 residents of 60 villages participated in this mixed-methods study from April to A…
View article: Digital Adherence Technologies and Differentiated Care for Tuberculosis Treatment and Their Acceptability Among Persons With Tuberculosis, Health Care Workers, and Key Informants in the Philippines: Qualitative Interview Study
Digital Adherence Technologies and Differentiated Care for Tuberculosis Treatment and Their Acceptability Among Persons With Tuberculosis, Health Care Workers, and Key Informants in the Philippines: Qualitative Interview Study Open
Background Digital adherence technologies (DATs) are being studied to determine their potential to support tuberculosis (TB) treatment and address the shortcomings of directly observed therapy. Previous research has shown inconclusive resu…
View article: A Financial Toxicity Screening and Care Coordination Quality Improvement Program in a Gynecology Oncology Urban Practice
A Financial Toxicity Screening and Care Coordination Quality Improvement Program in a Gynecology Oncology Urban Practice Open
Background: Educating a multidisciplinary team on financial toxicity (FT) risk, screening, and care coordination is an approach to addressing gaps in care among newly diagnosed patients with stage III or IV cancer. Objective: The goal of t…
View article: The Opportunities for and Barriers to Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance by Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Livestock: Findings from Interviews with Stakeholders in Germany
The Opportunities for and Barriers to Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance by Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Livestock: Findings from Interviews with Stakeholders in Germany Open
View article: Factors Affecting Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Healthcare Providers at a Tertiary Hospital in Mysuru, India: A Questionnaire-Based Survey
Factors Affecting Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Healthcare Providers at a Tertiary Hospital in Mysuru, India: A Questionnaire-Based Survey Open
View article: The Opportunities for and Barriers to Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance by Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Livestock: Findings from Interviews with Stakeholders in Germany
The Opportunities for and Barriers to Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance by Lot Quality Assurance Sampling in Livestock: Findings from Interviews with Stakeholders in Germany Open
View article: Syndemic Processes between NCDs and HIV Among Adults Aged 40 Year and Above within the Kingdom of Eswatini
Syndemic Processes between NCDs and HIV Among Adults Aged 40 Year and Above within the Kingdom of Eswatini Open
View article: Factors Related to the Utilization of Digital Adherence Technologies in Tuberculosis Care: A Qualitative Study Among Adults in DS-TB Treatment, Health Care Providers and Other Key Stakeholders in Tanzania
Factors Related to the Utilization of Digital Adherence Technologies in Tuberculosis Care: A Qualitative Study Among Adults in DS-TB Treatment, Health Care Providers and Other Key Stakeholders in Tanzania Open
Numerous challenges, such as lengthy treatmenst courses, side effects, and distance to healthcare facilities contribute to suboptimal Tuberculosis (TB) treatment completion. Digital adherence technologies (DATs), such as smart pillboxes an…
View article: The role of healthcare workers and caregivers in monitoring critically ill children: a qualitative study in Zomba, Malawi
The role of healthcare workers and caregivers in monitoring critically ill children: a qualitative study in Zomba, Malawi Open
Background Critically ill children require close monitoring to facilitate timely interventions throughout their hospitalization. In low- and middle-income countries, a high disease burden yet scarce paediatric critical care resources compl…
View article: Understanding reticence to occupy free, novel-design homes: A qualitative study in Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania
Understanding reticence to occupy free, novel-design homes: A qualitative study in Mtwara, Southeast Tanzania Open
Introduction The population of Africa set to reach 2 billion by 2050. There is therefore great demand for housing across the continent. Research on modified novel designs for housing is a priority to ensure that these homes are not sites o…
View article: Digital Adherence Technologies and Differentiated Care for Tuberculosis Treatment and Their Acceptability Among Persons With Tuberculosis, Health Care Workers, and Key Informants in the Philippines: Qualitative Interview Study (Preprint)
Digital Adherence Technologies and Differentiated Care for Tuberculosis Treatment and Their Acceptability Among Persons With Tuberculosis, Health Care Workers, and Key Informants in the Philippines: Qualitative Interview Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Digital adherence technologies (DATs) are being studied to determine their potential to support tuberculosis (TB) treatment and address the shortcomings of directly observed therapy. Previous research has shown inconclusive res…
View article: Use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study among stakeholders in Nepal
Use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study among stakeholders in Nepal Open
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major public health threat and the pressure to find curative therapies was tremendous. Particularly in the early critical phase of the pandemic, a lot of empirical treatments, including antimicrobials, were reco…
View article: Reasons for using traditional and complementary care by people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy and association with interrupted care: a mixed methods study in Eswatini
Reasons for using traditional and complementary care by people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy and association with interrupted care: a mixed methods study in Eswatini Open
View article: Use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study among stakeholders in Nepal
Use of antimicrobials during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study among stakeholders in Nepal Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic was a major public health threat and posed tremendous pressure to develop a cure for it. Apart from ongoing efforts in developing vaccines, a lot of empirical treatments were recommended, that may have ex…
View article: Lessons from the implementation of a critical care registry to support high-quality health systems in Asia
Lessons from the implementation of a critical care registry to support high-quality health systems in Asia Open
View article: Lessons from the implementation of a critical care registry to support high-quality health systems in Asia
Lessons from the implementation of a critical care registry to support high-quality health systems in Asia Open
View article: Effectiveness of community engagement among forest goers in a malaria prophylaxis trial: Implementation challenges and implications
Effectiveness of community engagement among forest goers in a malaria prophylaxis trial: Implementation challenges and implications Open
Background: Malaria transmission in Southeast Asia is increasingly confined to forests, where marginalized groups are exposed primarily through their work. Antimalarial chemoprophylaxis may help to protect these people. This article examin…
View article: Influenza Vaccination Uptake in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Study Among Health Care Workers and Elderly in Amsterdam
Influenza Vaccination Uptake in the Netherlands: A Qualitative Study Among Health Care Workers and Elderly in Amsterdam Open
View article: Determinants of Implementation of a Critical Care Registry in Asia: Lessons From a Qualitative Study
Determinants of Implementation of a Critical Care Registry in Asia: Lessons From a Qualitative Study Open
Background The Collaboration for Research, Implementation, and Training in Critical Care in Asia (CCA) is implementing a critical care registry to capture real-time data to facilitate service evaluation, quality improvement, and clinical s…
View article: Reasons for, and factors associated with, positive HIV retesting: a cross-sectional study in Eswatini
Reasons for, and factors associated with, positive HIV retesting: a cross-sectional study in Eswatini Open
Eswatini has a high HIV prevalence but has made progress towards improving HIV-status awareness, ART uptake and viral suppression. However, there is still a delay in ART initiation, which could partly be attributed to positive HIV-retestin…
View article: Determinants of Implementation of a Critical Care Registry in Asia: Lessons From a Qualitative Study (Preprint)
Determinants of Implementation of a Critical Care Registry in Asia: Lessons From a Qualitative Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The Collaboration for Research Implementation and Training in Critical Care in Asia (CCA) is implementing a critical care registry to capture real-time data to facilitate service evaluation, quality improvement. and clinical st…