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View article: Building confidence in crises – the roles of Sierra Leonean religious leaders’ during the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak
Building confidence in crises – the roles of Sierra Leonean religious leaders’ during the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak Open
Religious leaders were pragmatic in their approach to risk communication, leveraging political distrust and collaborating with other actors to strengthen their position. Interreligious unity and scripturally supported messaging helped to e…
View article: Towards a universal implementation of labor companionship: a synthesis of the policy and facility environment of eight low-and-middle income countries
Towards a universal implementation of labor companionship: a synthesis of the policy and facility environment of eight low-and-middle income countries Open
Background Labor companionship, the presence of a woman's person of choice during childbirth, has benefits to both woman and baby and is recommended by the World Health Organization since 2012. However, implementation remains sub-optimal, …
View article: In what context and by which mechanisms can creative arts interventions improve wellbeing in older people? A realist review protocol
In what context and by which mechanisms can creative arts interventions improve wellbeing in older people? A realist review protocol Open
Background In recent years, there has been growing interest at national and international policy level in the potential of creative arts to support individual and community wellbeing. Creative arts encompass a wide range of activities, inc…
View article: Reframing labour companionship: gender representations in maternity wards of Argentina
Reframing labour companionship: gender representations in maternity wards of Argentina Open
View article: Women’s experiences of and satisfaction with childbirth: Development and validation of a measurement scale for low- and middle-income countries
Women’s experiences of and satisfaction with childbirth: Development and validation of a measurement scale for low- and middle-income countries Open
Background Measuring person-centered maternity care outcomes typically consists of two types of measures: experiences of care and satisfaction with care. There are limited validated measurement tools for these measures, particularly in low…
View article: Planning for scale: analysis of adaptations and contextual factors influencing scale-up of the QUALI-DEC intervention to optimize caesarean section use
Planning for scale: analysis of adaptations and contextual factors influencing scale-up of the QUALI-DEC intervention to optimize caesarean section use Open
View article: ‘This is like tradition, lie on your back, hold your leg, and push’: understanding midwives’ perspectives on their choice of labour positions in a Ugandan hospital
‘This is like tradition, lie on your back, hold your leg, and push’: understanding midwives’ perspectives on their choice of labour positions in a Ugandan hospital Open
Introduction Despite the well-documented benefits of upright positions and mobility during labour and childbirth, the adoption of these remains limited. Offering women choices in labour positions is essential for respectful maternity care.…
View article: Unlocking the path to quality maternity care: a qualitative study on work environment dynamics, providers’ responsiveness, and professionalism in central region, Malawi
Unlocking the path to quality maternity care: a qualitative study on work environment dynamics, providers’ responsiveness, and professionalism in central region, Malawi Open
View article: Nursing and medical students’ views on their knowledge related to the Sustainable Development Goals – a mixed methods study at three Swedish universities
Nursing and medical students’ views on their knowledge related to the Sustainable Development Goals – a mixed methods study at three Swedish universities Open
View article: In what context and by which mechanisms can creative arts interventions improve wellbeing in older people? A realist review protocol
In what context and by which mechanisms can creative arts interventions improve wellbeing in older people? A realist review protocol Open
Background In recent years, there has been growing interest at national and international policy level in the potential of creative arts to support individual and community wellbeing. Creative arts encompass a wide range of activities, inc…
View article: Codesign with citizens to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in disadvantaged neighbourhoods: an interview study on needs and priorities among stakeholders in Sweden
Codesign with citizens to prevent cardiometabolic diseases in disadvantaged neighbourhoods: an interview study on needs and priorities among stakeholders in Sweden Open
Objectives Cardiometabolic diseases are a global health concern, affecting socioeconomically disadvantaged groups more adversely. Effective public health interventions targeting preventable risk factors like physical inactivity and unhealt…
View article: Parental participation in newborn care in the view of health care providers in Uganda: a qualitative study
Parental participation in newborn care in the view of health care providers in Uganda: a qualitative study Open
Background Evidence suggests that family-centered care for sick newborns, where parents are co-caregivers in newborn care units, can result in increased breastfeeding frequency, higher weight gain, earlier discharge, and reduced parental a…
View article: Empowering Educators: Integrating Sustainable Health in Healthcare Professionals’ Training
Empowering Educators: Integrating Sustainable Health in Healthcare Professionals’ Training Open
Despite efforts to realize Agenda 2030, the sustainable development goals (SDGs) may not be achieved. This already now impacts public health and healthcare, including the training of providers. “Sustainable health” addresses this urgency b…
View article: “She mimicked the manipulations on my hand”: fostering embodied care among children with recurrent acute respiratory tract infections in Southern China
“She mimicked the manipulations on my hand”: fostering embodied care among children with recurrent acute respiratory tract infections in Southern China Open
View article: Parental participation in newborn care in the view of health care providers in Uganda: a qualitative study
Parental participation in newborn care in the view of health care providers in Uganda: a qualitative study Open
Background Evidence suggests that family-centered care for sick newborns, where parents are co-caregivers in newborn care units, can result in increased breastfeeding frequency, higher weight gain, earlier discharge, and reduced parental a…
View article: “Letting themselves go during care” – exploring patient autonomy during co-designed intrapartum care in a Beninese maternity ward
“Letting themselves go during care” – exploring patient autonomy during co-designed intrapartum care in a Beninese maternity ward Open
View article: “Implementing a policy is something else”: Governance of complex health information systems in Tanzania
“Implementing a policy is something else”: Governance of complex health information systems in Tanzania Open
Introduction Health management information systems are crucial for a country’s health service planning and monitoring. Research indicates that generated data is often of low quality or not used for decision-making in low-resource settings.…
View article: ‘I’ve just heard that there are people who feel like they need to exercise’: a photo-elicitation study of values and priorities influencing physical activity in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood in Uppsala, Sweden
‘I’ve just heard that there are people who feel like they need to exercise’: a photo-elicitation study of values and priorities influencing physical activity in a socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhood in Uppsala, Sweden Open
Objective People living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Sweden engage less in physical activity compared with the general population, contributing to an elevated risk of cardiometabolic diseases. To inform targeted and…
View article: Growing up in the shadow of HIV: post-AIDS generation of HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Sweden and their perceptions of HIV and stigma
Growing up in the shadow of HIV: post-AIDS generation of HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Sweden and their perceptions of HIV and stigma Open
Despite growing understanding and acceptance of the concept of Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U) among gay men, HIV stigma remains a burden for people living with HIV. This study explored perceptions of HIV among HIV seronegative gay …
View article: Women’s and maternity care providers’ perceptions of pain management during childbirth in hospitals in Southern Tanzania
Women’s and maternity care providers’ perceptions of pain management during childbirth in hospitals in Southern Tanzania Open
Background The majority of women experience pain during childbirth. Offering and supporting women to use different methods for coping with pain is an essential competency for maternity care providers globally. Research suggests a gap betwe…
View article: Stillbirth mortality by Robson ten‐group classification system: A cross‐sectional registry of 80 663 births from 16 hospital in sub‐Saharan Africa
Stillbirth mortality by Robson ten‐group classification system: A cross‐sectional registry of 80 663 births from 16 hospital in sub‐Saharan Africa Open
Objective To assess stillbirth mortality by Robson ten‐group classification and the usefulness of this approach for understanding trends. Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting Prospectively collected perinatal e‐registry data from 16 hospi…
View article: Exploring women’s experiences of care during hospital childbirth in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study
Exploring women’s experiences of care during hospital childbirth in rural Tanzania: a qualitative study Open
View article: Implementing the QUALI-DEC project in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Viet Nam: a process delineation and theory-driven process evaluation protocol
Implementing the QUALI-DEC project in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Thailand and Viet Nam: a process delineation and theory-driven process evaluation protocol Open
The project 'Quality Decision-making by women and providers' (QUALI-DEC) combines four non-clinical interventions to promote informed decision-making surrounding mode of birth, improve women's birth experiences, and reduce caesarean sectio…
View article: Building confidence in crises – the roles of Sierra Leonean religious leaders’ during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak
Building confidence in crises – the roles of Sierra Leonean religious leaders’ during the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak Open
Background Religious leaders have been involved in risk communication campaigns for many years across West Africa such as their involvement in the HIV/AIDS pandemic response. Little is known about religious leaders’ perceptions of their ro…
View article: Sustainable development goals and multisectoral collaborations for child health in Cambodia: a qualitative interview study with key child health stakeholders
Sustainable development goals and multisectoral collaborations for child health in Cambodia: a qualitative interview study with key child health stakeholders Open
Objectives Multisectoral collaboration highlighted as key in delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but still little is known on how to move from rhetoric to action. Cambodia has made remarkable progress on child health ov…
View article: Motivation for Behavior Change among Women with Recent Gestational Diabetes and Their Partners—A Qualitative Investigation among Participants in the Face-It Intervention
Motivation for Behavior Change among Women with Recent Gestational Diabetes and Their Partners—A Qualitative Investigation among Participants in the Face-It Intervention Open
Promoting diet and physical activity is important for women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners to reduce the risk of future type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study aimed to understand how motivation for changing di…
View article: A bit of medical paternalism? A qualitative study on power relations between women and healthcare providers when deciding on mode of birth in five public maternity wards of Argentina
A bit of medical paternalism? A qualitative study on power relations between women and healthcare providers when deciding on mode of birth in five public maternity wards of Argentina Open
View article: Mothers’ perceptions and experiences of caring for sick newborns in Newborn Care Units in public hospitals in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative study
Mothers’ perceptions and experiences of caring for sick newborns in Newborn Care Units in public hospitals in Eastern Uganda: a qualitative study Open
Introduction Mothers’ participation in the care of their sick newborns in Newborn Care Units (NCUs) has been linked to several advantages including earlier discharge, fewer complications, better mother–baby bonding, and an easier transitio…
View article: Motivation for Behavior Change among Women with Recent Gestational Diabetes and Their Partners – a Qualitative Investigation among Participants in the Face-It Intervention
Motivation for Behavior Change among Women with Recent Gestational Diabetes and Their Partners – a Qualitative Investigation among Participants in the Face-It Intervention Open
Promoting diet and physical activity is important for women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners to reduce the risk of future type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study aimed to understand how motivation for changing di…
View article: Companion restrictions in the emergency department during COVID-19: physician perceptions from the Western Cape, South Africa
Companion restrictions in the emergency department during COVID-19: physician perceptions from the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Objectives To determine emergency department (ED) physicians’ perceptions regarding hospital companions being prohibited from accompanying the patient during COVID-19. Design Two qualitative datasets were combined. Data collected included …