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View article: Use of Technology to Support Health Care Providers Delivering Care in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Umbrella Review
Use of Technology to Support Health Care Providers Delivering Care in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries: Systematic Umbrella Review Open
Background Health care providers are at the forefront of the digital health transformation underway in low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs). Digital health innovations (DHIs) promise more efficient and equitable health care deli…
View article: Integrated serological surveillance for neglected tropical diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and arboviruses in Samoa, 2018
Integrated serological surveillance for neglected tropical diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and arboviruses in Samoa, 2018 Open
View article: Persistent lymphatic filariasis transmission seven years after validation of elimination as a public health problem: a cross-sectional study in Tonga
Persistent lymphatic filariasis transmission seven years after validation of elimination as a public health problem: a cross-sectional study in Tonga Open
View article: Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol
Use and impact of digital technology in supporting health providers deliver care in low- and low-middle-income countries: A systematic review protocol Open
Background Healthcare providers are critical to the successful, sustainable and impactful implementation of digital health. Despite the growing interest, Digital Health Innovations (DHIs) are often implemented without sufficient evidence, …
View article: Sensitivity of anti-filarial antibodies for lymphatic filariasis surveillance: Insights from a serological survey in Samoa in 2018
Sensitivity of anti-filarial antibodies for lymphatic filariasis surveillance: Insights from a serological survey in Samoa in 2018 Open
Background Sensitive diagnostic tools that signal lymphatic filariasis (LF) transmission are needed to monitor the progress of LF elimination programs. Anti-filarial antibody (Ab) markers could be more sensitive than antigen (Ag) point-of-…
View article: Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol
Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol Open
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by three species of filarial worms, was first detected in Niue, a small Pacific Island nation of approximately 1,600 people, in 1954. After extensive efforts i…
View article: Integrated Serosurveillance of Infectious Diseases Using Multiplex Bead Assays: A Systematic Review
Integrated Serosurveillance of Infectious Diseases Using Multiplex Bead Assays: A Systematic Review Open
Integrated serological surveillance (serosurveillance) involves testing for antibodies to multiple pathogens (or species) simultaneously and can be achieved using multiplex bead assays (MBAs). This systematic review aims to describe pathog…
View article: Enablers of Post-Validation Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A Nominal Group Technique and Expert Elicitation
Enablers of Post-Validation Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A Nominal Group Technique and Expert Elicitation Open
View article: Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Post-Validation Surveillance of Lymphatic Filariasis in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A Conceptual Framework Developed from Qualitative Data
Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Post-Validation Surveillance of Lymphatic Filariasis in Pacific Island Countries and Territories: A Conceptual Framework Developed from Qualitative Data Open
View article: Comparison of an Integrated Versus Stand-Alone Approach to Post-Validation Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis in Niue: A Micro-Costing Study, 2025
Comparison of an Integrated Versus Stand-Alone Approach to Post-Validation Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis in Niue: A Micro-Costing Study, 2025 Open
View article: Integrated Serosurveillance of Infectious Diseases Using Multiplex Bead Assays: A Systematic Review
Integrated Serosurveillance of Infectious Diseases Using Multiplex Bead Assays: A Systematic Review Open
Integrated serological surveillance involves testing for antibodies to multiple pathogens (or species) simultaneously and can be achieved using multiplex bead assays (MBA). This systematic review aims to describe: pathogens studied using M…
View article: Global lymphatic filariasis post-validation surveillance activities in 2024: A systematic review protocol
Global lymphatic filariasis post-validation surveillance activities in 2024: A systematic review protocol Open
Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by infection with parasitic worms, spread by mosquitoes. In countries where LF is validated as eliminated as a public health problem by the World Health Organiza…
View article: Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A nominal group technique-based study protocol
Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A nominal group technique-based study protocol Open
Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, transmitted via mosquito bites. Significant global efforts have led to the interruption of LF transmission, with eight of the 16 previously e…
View article: Investigating behaviours and attitudes regarding recommended vaccination in adults 50 years and above in Australia
Investigating behaviours and attitudes regarding recommended vaccination in adults 50 years and above in Australia Open
Background Vaccination is important for adults to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. In Australia, many vaccines are recommended and funded under the Australian National Immunisation Program. However, a…
View article: Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A Nominal Group Technique-based study protocol
Perspectives on the implementation of post-validation surveillance for lymphatic filariasis in the Pacific Islands: A Nominal Group Technique-based study protocol Open
Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, transmitted via mosquito bites. Significant global efforts have led to the interruption of LF transmission, with eight of the 16 previously e…
View article: Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol
Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol Open
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF),a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by three species of filarial worms, was first detected in Niue, a small Pacific Island nation of approximately 1,600 people, in 1954. After extensive efforts in…
View article: Lymphatic filariasis antigen and microfilaria epidemiology in Samoa in 2019, six months post triple-drug mass drug administration
Lymphatic filariasis antigen and microfilaria epidemiology in Samoa in 2019, six months post triple-drug mass drug administration Open
Background Elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem remains an ongoing challenge in the Pacific region. In 2018, Samoa was the first country to implement a national triple-drug mass drug administration (MDA) usin…
View article: Operational research to inform post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Tonga study protocol: History of lymphatic filariasis elimination, rational, objectives, and design
Operational research to inform post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Tonga study protocol: History of lymphatic filariasis elimination, rational, objectives, and design Open
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne helminth infection, is an important cause of chronic disability globally. The World Health Organization has validated eight Pacific Island countries as having eliminated lymphatic fila…
View article: Integrated serosurveillance of infectious diseases using multiplex bead assays: A systematic review
Integrated serosurveillance of infectious diseases using multiplex bead assays: A systematic review Open
View article: Localised Transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis in Tonga Seven Years after Validation of Elimination as a Public Health Problem
Localised Transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis in Tonga Seven Years after Validation of Elimination as a Public Health Problem Open
View article: Neonatal mortality risk of large‐for‐gestational‐age and macrosomic live births in 15 countries, including 115.6 million nationwide linked records, 2000–2020
Neonatal mortality risk of large‐for‐gestational‐age and macrosomic live births in 15 countries, including 115.6 million nationwide linked records, 2000–2020 Open
Objective We aimed to compare the prevalence and neonatal mortality associated with large for gestational age (LGA) and macrosomia among 115.6 million live births in 15 countries, between 2000 and 2020. Design Population‐based, multi‐count…
View article: Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Background Despite progress, stillbirth rates in many high- and upper-middle income countries remain high, and the majority of these deaths are preventable. We introduce the Ending Preventable Stillbirths (EPS) Scorecard for High- and Uppe…
View article: Ending Preventable Stillbirths and Improving Bereavement Care: A Scorecard for High- and Upper-Middle Income Countries
Ending Preventable Stillbirths and Improving Bereavement Care: A Scorecard for High- and Upper-Middle Income Countries Open
Background: Despite progress, stillbirth rates in many high- and upper-middle income countries remain high, and the majority of these deaths are preventable. We introduce the Ending Preventable Stillbirths (EPS) Scorecard for High- and Upp…
View article: My Baby's Movements: An assessment of the effectiveness of the My Baby's Movements phone program in reducing late‐gestation stillbirth rates
My Baby's Movements: An assessment of the effectiveness of the My Baby's Movements phone program in reducing late‐gestation stillbirth rates Open
Background Delayed reporting of decreased fetal movements (DFM) could represent a missed opportunity to prevent stillbirth. Mobile phone applications (apps) have the potential to improve maternal awareness and reporting of DFM and contribu…
View article: Additional file 4 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Additional file 4 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Additional file 4. Using the Scorecard to track progress over time: An example with data from four countries.
View article: Additional file 3 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Additional file 3 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Additional file 3. Definitions used by the 13 countries whose data are included in the inaugural version (2021).
View article: Additional file 1 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Additional file 1 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Additional file 1. The Scorecard’s 2021 inaugural edition used for data collection.
View article: Additional file 2 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries
Additional file 2 of Ending preventable stillbirths and improving bereavement care: a scorecard for high- and upper-middle income countries Open
Additional file 2. Scorecard for Ending Preventable Stillbirths in High- and Upper-Middle Income Countries: Inaugural version (2021).
View article: My Baby's Movements: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial of a Fetal Movement Awareness Intervention to Reduce Stillbirths
My Baby's Movements: A Stepped-Wedge Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial of a Fetal Movement Awareness Intervention to Reduce Stillbirths Open
(Abstracted from BJOG 2022;129:29–41) Decreased fetal movement (DFM) can indicate that a pregnancy is at risk for stillbirth. Maternal awareness and monitoring of fetal movement have been considered to be a simple, low-cost stillbirth prev…
View article: My Baby’s Movements: a stepped‐wedge cluster‐randomised controlled trial of a fetal movement awareness intervention to reduce stillbirths
My Baby’s Movements: a stepped‐wedge cluster‐randomised controlled trial of a fetal movement awareness intervention to reduce stillbirths Open
Objective The My Baby’s Movements (MBM) trial aimed to evaluate the impact on stillbirth rates of a multifaceted awareness package (the MBM intervention). Design Stepped‐wedge cluster‐randomised controlled trial. Setting Twenty‐seven mater…