Daniel Erku
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View article: Co‐Designing <scp>AI</scp> ‐Generated Vaping Awareness Materials With Adolescents and Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
Co‐Designing <span>AI</span> ‐Generated Vaping Awareness Materials With Adolescents and Young Adults: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction Developing mass meda campaigns to address rising youth vaping rates in Australia is timely and resource‐intensive. Generative AI offers scalable content production, but little is known about youth perceptions of AI‐generated m…
Universal health coverage—Exploring the what, how, and why using realist review Open
Universal health coverage (UHC) is a critical target in many health system strategies to achieve ‘good health and wellbeing’. Evidence on the meaning and scope of UHC and the strategies required to achieve it are needed, as variations in i…
Contribution of health system governance in delivering primary health care services for universal health coverage: A scoping review Open
Background The implementation of the primary health care (PHC) approach requires essential health system inputs, including structures, policies, programs, organization, and governance. Effective health system governance (HSG) is crucial in…
An Economic Evaluation of the TROG 99.03 Trial: Systemic Therapy After Radiotherapy in Early‐Stage Follicular Lymphoma Open
Background The TROG 99.03 trial demonstrated improved progression‐free survival for patients with early‐stage follicular lymphoma (FL) treated with systemic therapy using rituximab‐cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisolone (R‐CVP) after …
Medicinal Cannabis and Consumer Vulnerability in Australia: A Nexus of Policy and Market Factors Open
Introduction Following the 2016 legalization of medicinal cannabis (MC) in Australia, significant barriers have led patients to seek unregulated cannabis for therapeutic use. This study examines consumer (patient, carer and family) submiss…
Towards institutionalizing HTA in Ethiopia: using a political economy analysis to explore stakeholder perspectives and assessing capacity needs Open
Background As Ethiopia advances towards efficient resource utilization and UHC through strategic health purchasing, the institutionalization of HTA will play a critical role. This study aims to identify key stakeholders, analyze the politi…
Establishing an independent HTA agency in Ukraine: a conceptual framework for governance, operations, and long-term sustainability Open
Objectives Health technology assessment (HTA) has become an integral part of Ukraine’s health system since its formal introduction into national legislation in 2017. By 2020, HTA was mandated for evaluating publicly funded medicines, layin…
Public Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Social Health Insurance in Iran: A Discrete Choice Experiment Open
Background: Current health insurance programs in Iran suffer from low enrolment and are not sufficient to attain the country to universal health coverage (UHC). The study hypothesized that improving the enrollment rate and moving towards m…
View article: Co-designing AI-generated vaping awareness materials with adolescents and young adults: A qualitative study.
Co-designing AI-generated vaping awareness materials with adolescents and young adults: A qualitative study. Open
Background and aims: Social media vaping awareness campaigns can potentially reduce youth vaping prevalence but creating effective campaign materials is time-consuming and resource-intensive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers capabilitie…
View article: Global Disparities of Cancer and Its Projected Burden in 2050
Global Disparities of Cancer and Its Projected Burden in 2050 Open
Importance Cancer prevention and care efforts have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic and armed conflicts, resulting in a decline in the global Human Development Index (HDI), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. These ch…
DCE attribute development investigating public policy for the provision of medicinal cannabis Open
The development of DCE attributes measuring preferences for an unfamiliar health product requires a multi-method approach. Evaluating the outcomes from various methods of attribute development yielded a refined list of attributes that were…
Safety and efficacy of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials Open
Existing evidence suggests OPAT is a safe and effective alternative to inpatient treatment. Further RCTs are warranted for a thorough comparison of inpatient and outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy with a high level of certainty.
Monitoring and evaluation framework for Primary Health Care programmes and systems: a scoping review Open
Background: Primary health care (PHC) is a whole-of-society approach that strengthens the national health system and brings health services closer to communities. It encompasses health service provision, community engagement, and multisect…
Universal Health Coverage – Exploring the What, How, and Why Using Realistic Review Open
Background Universal health coverage (UHC) is a critical target in many health system strategies to achieve the ‘good health and wellbeing’. Evidence on the meaning and scope of UHC and the strategies required to achieve it are needed, as …
Improving the quality of neonatal health care in Ethiopia: a systematic review Open
Background Ensuring high-quality healthcare for newborns is essential for improving their chances of survival within Ethiopia's healthcare system. Although various intervention approaches have been implemented, neonatal mortality rates rem…
Immunogenicity, safety and duration of protection afforded by chikungunya virus vaccines undergoing human clinical trials Open
Background. Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) causes chikungunya fever and has been responsible for major global epidemics of arthritic disease over the past two decades. Multiple CHIKV vaccine candidates are currently undergoing or have undergone…
Barriers and facilitators for the implementation and expansion of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: a systematic review Open
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has been expanding in recent years and serves as a viable solution in reducing the shortage of hospital beds. However, the wider implementation of OPAT faces numerous challenges. This revi…
View article: Economic evaluation of personalized <i>vs</i>. standard dosing of 5‐fluorouracil in first‐line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer in Australia
Economic evaluation of personalized <i>vs</i>. standard dosing of 5‐fluorouracil in first‐line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer in Australia Open
Aims Using pharmacokinetics (PK)‐guided 5‐fluorouracil (5‐FU) for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) improves overall survival (OS) and decreases toxicity, yet its value for money in the Australian setting is unknown. Our study assesses t…
View article: Framing health taxes: learning from low- and middle-income countries
Framing health taxes: learning from low- and middle-income countries Open
Health taxes are effective policy instruments to save lives, raise government revenues and improve equity. Health taxes, however, directly conflict with commercial actors’ interests. Both pro-tax health advocates and anti-tax industry repr…
Framing, moral foundations and health taxes: interpretive analysis of Ethiopia’s tobacco excise tax policy passage Open
Background In 2019–2020, the Ethiopian government ratified a suite of legislative measures that includes levying a tax on tobacco products. This study aims to examine stakeholders’ involvement, position, power and perception regarding the …
Digital Health Interventions to Improve Access to and Quality of Primary Health Care Services: A Scoping Review Open
Global digital technology advances offer the potential to enhance primary health care (PHC) quality, reach, and efficiency, driving toward universal health coverage (UHC). This scoping review explored how digital health solutions aid PHC d…
View article: The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories
The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories Open
Importance Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy planning. Objective To …