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View article: Community perceptions of citizen science approach in pandemic preparedness and response in South and Southeast Asian countries
Community perceptions of citizen science approach in pandemic preparedness and response in South and Southeast Asian countries Open
Citizen science (CS), a collaboration between people and scientists, is a viable approach utilizing citizens experiences in COVID-19 pandemic to manage future response. This study aimed to understand concepts, experiences, approaches, and …
View article: A scoping review of digital interventions for the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental health conditions for young people
A scoping review of digital interventions for the promotion of mental health and prevention of mental health conditions for young people Open
Digital mental health (DMH) interventions leveraging digital technologies, such as mobile applications, web-based platforms, artificial intelligence and wearable devices, have emerged as a promising avenue for addressing the mental health …
View article: Qualitative assessment of the citizen science approach to foster public partnerships for pandemic preparedness and response in South and Southeast Asian countries
Qualitative assessment of the citizen science approach to foster public partnerships for pandemic preparedness and response in South and Southeast Asian countries Open
Citizen science (CS) promotes the inclusion of diverse stakeholders and offers a scientific in-depth understanding of community engagement to build trust, increase knowledge, and facilitate policymaking. Study aimed to understand concepts,…
View article: Editorial: A digitally-enabled, science-based global pandemic preparedness and response scheme: how ready are we for the next pandemic?
Editorial: A digitally-enabled, science-based global pandemic preparedness and response scheme: how ready are we for the next pandemic? Open
Editorial: A digitally-enabled, science-based global pandemic preparedness and response scheme: how ready are we for the next pandemic?
View article: Building citizen science intelligence for outbreak preparedness and response: a mixed-method study in nine countries to assess knowledge, readiness and feasibility
Building citizen science intelligence for outbreak preparedness and response: a mixed-method study in nine countries to assess knowledge, readiness and feasibility Open
Introduction Citizen science (CS) is an emerging approach in public health to harness the collective intelligence of individuals to augment traditional scientific efforts. However, citizens’ viewpoint, especially the hard-to-reach populati…
View article: Are physicians ready for precision antibiotic prescribing? A qualitative analysis of the acceptance of artificial intelligence-enabled clinical decision support systems in India and Singapore
Are physicians ready for precision antibiotic prescribing? A qualitative analysis of the acceptance of artificial intelligence-enabled clinical decision support systems in India and Singapore Open
In conclusion, the acceptance of AI-enabled CDSSs depends on the physician's confidence with the tool's recommendations, perceived ease of use, familiarity with AI, the organisation's digital culture and support, and the presence of medico…
View article: A multinational Delphi consensus to end the COVID-19 public health threat
A multinational Delphi consensus to end the COVID-19 public health threat Open
View article: A call for citizen science in pandemic preparedness and response: beyond data collection
A call for citizen science in pandemic preparedness and response: beyond data collection Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the need to partner with the community in pandemic preparedness and response in order to enable trust-building among stakeholders, which is key in pandemic management. Citizen science, defined here as a…
View article: Cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors, and a cost-effectiveness evaluation of screening and preventive treatment strategies for latent tuberculosis among migrants in Singapore
Cross-sectional study of prevalence and risk factors, and a cost-effectiveness evaluation of screening and preventive treatment strategies for latent tuberculosis among migrants in Singapore Open
Objectives WHO recommends that low burden countries consider systematic screening and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in migrants from high incidence countries. We aimed to determine LTBI prevalence and risk factors and e…
View article: Perceptions of an HIV self-testing intervention and its potential role in addressing the barriers to HIV testing among at-risk heterosexual men: a qualitative analysis
Perceptions of an HIV self-testing intervention and its potential role in addressing the barriers to HIV testing among at-risk heterosexual men: a qualitative analysis Open
Objectives Voluntary HIV testing rates are still low in several Asian countries including Singapore. HIV self-testing (HIVST) has the potential to increase testing, leading to earlier diagnosis and better prognosis. However, the views of a…
View article: Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance System (FluMob) Among Health Care Workers: Longitudinal Study
Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance System (FluMob) Among Health Care Workers: Longitudinal Study Open
Background Existing studies have suggested that internet-based participatory surveillance systems are a valid sentinel for influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance. However, there is limited scientific knowledge on the effectiveness of mo…
View article: Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance System (FluMob) Among Health Care Workers: Longitudinal Study (Preprint)
Effectiveness of a Mobile-Based Influenza-Like Illness Surveillance System (FluMob) Among Health Care Workers: Longitudinal Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Existing studies have suggested that internet-based participatory surveillance systems are a valid sentinel for influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance. However, there is limited scientific knowledge on the effectiveness of m…
View article: Effect of a Multidimensional Physical Activity Intervention on Body Mass Index, Skinfolds and Fitness in South African Children: Results from a Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial
Effect of a Multidimensional Physical Activity Intervention on Body Mass Index, Skinfolds and Fitness in South African Children: Results from a Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial Open
Obesity-related conditions impose a considerable and growing burden on low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa. We aimed to assess the effect of twice a 10-week multidimensional, school-based physical activity intervention…
View article: Prevalence of and risk factors associated with latent tuberculosis in Singapore: A cross-sectional survey
Prevalence of and risk factors associated with latent tuberculosis in Singapore: A cross-sectional survey Open
View article: Adequacy of public health communications on H7N9 and MERS in Singapore: insights from a community based cross-sectional study
Adequacy of public health communications on H7N9 and MERS in Singapore: insights from a community based cross-sectional study Open
View article: Association between gastrointestinal tract infections and glycated hemoglobin in school children of poor neighborhoods in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Association between gastrointestinal tract infections and glycated hemoglobin in school children of poor neighborhoods in Port Elizabeth, South Africa Open
The role of H. pylori in diabetes needs confirmation in the context of longitudinal treatment interventions. The specific effect of other gastrointestinal tract infections on glycemia remains unclear. Future studies should integrate the me…
View article: Associations between selective attention and soil-transmitted helminth infections, socioeconomic status, and physical fitness in disadvantaged children in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: An observational study
Associations between selective attention and soil-transmitted helminth infections, socioeconomic status, and physical fitness in disadvantaged children in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: An observational study Open
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View article: FluMob: Enabling Surveillance of Acute Respiratory Infections in Health-care Workers via Mobile Phones
FluMob: Enabling Surveillance of Acute Respiratory Infections in Health-care Workers via Mobile Phones Open
Singapore is a hotspot for emerging infectious diseases and faces a constant risk of pandemic outbreaks as a major travel and health hub for Southeast Asia. With an increasing penetration of smart phone usage in this region, Singapore's pa…
View article: Experiences and Lessons from a Multicountry NIDIAG Study on Persistent Digestive Disorders in the Tropics
Experiences and Lessons from a Multicountry NIDIAG Study on Persistent Digestive Disorders in the Tropics Open
Experiences and Lessons from a Multicountry NIDIAG Study on Persistent Digestive Disorders in the Tropics
View article: Intestinal parasites, growth and physical fitness of schoolchildren in poor neighbourhoods of Port Elizabeth, South Africa: a cross-sectional survey
Intestinal parasites, growth and physical fitness of schoolchildren in poor neighbourhoods of Port Elizabeth, South Africa: a cross-sectional survey Open
Intestinal parasite infections appear to have a small but significant negative effect on the physical fitness of infected children, as expressed by their maximal oxygen uptake. We observed a clear impact on anthropometric indicators.
View article: Surveillance and response systems for elimination of tropical diseases: summary of a thematic series in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Surveillance and response systems for elimination of tropical diseases: summary of a thematic series in Infectious Diseases of Poverty Open
The peer-reviewed journal Infectious Diseases of Poverty provides a new platform to engage with, and disseminate in an open-access format, science outside traditional disciplinary boundaries. The current piece reviews a thematic series on …
View article: Additional file 2: of Surveillance and response systems for elimination of tropical diseases: summary of a thematic series in Infectious Diseases of Poverty
Additional file 2: of Surveillance and response systems for elimination of tropical diseases: summary of a thematic series in Infectious Diseases of Poverty Open
List of the 22 articles in the thematic issue of Infectious Diseases of Poverty pertaining to surveillance-response systems that might lead to elimination of tropical diseases. (XLSX 158 kb)
View article: Policy Support and Resources Mobilization for the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of China
Policy Support and Resources Mobilization for the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of China Open
View article: Disease, activity and schoolchildren’s health (DASH) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: a study protocol
Disease, activity and schoolchildren’s health (DASH) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa: a study protocol Open
View article: Erratum to: Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case–control study
Erratum to: Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case–control study Open
Unfortunately the original article [1] contained a typo in the title. Instead of “Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, pros…
View article: Call for reviews on global health challenges
Call for reviews on global health challenges Open
It is our great pleasure to publish this special issue with reviews relevant to global health. IJPH launched this Call to concert the 9th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health, which runs under the title ‘‘Driving…
View article: Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case–control study
Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case–control study Open
View article: Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain >= 14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case-control study (vol 15, 338, 2015)
Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain >= 14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case-control study (vol 15, 338, 2015) Open
View article: Epidemiology and burden of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-aged Bulang children in Yunnan province, People's Republic of China
Epidemiology and burden of soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-aged Bulang children in Yunnan province, People's Republic of China Open
Background: The three most common soil-transmitted helminths are Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Trichuris trichiura (whipworm), and Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus (hookworms). Collectively, they infect around 1 billion peo…