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View article: Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda
Anemia prevalence and severity among pregnant refugee women settled in the West Nile region, Uganda Open
Background Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global public health issue, associated with adverse outcomes for both the mother and the newborn. While the prevalence and impact of anemia in pregnancy have been well-documented in gener…
View article: WITHDRAWN Estimating the contribution of vacant land in mitigating flooding in the Neuse Basin
WITHDRAWN Estimating the contribution of vacant land in mitigating flooding in the Neuse Basin Open
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View article: Soil-transmitted helminth infections among preschool- and school-aged children in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors and intervention strategies
Soil-transmitted helminth infections among preschool- and school-aged children in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence, risk factors and intervention strategies Open
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are widespread in India, particularly among preschool- and school-aged children (PSAC and SAC). Following PRISMA guidelines, our study systematically garnered and synthesized existing literature t…
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
View article: Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state?
Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state? Open
View article: Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring
Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring Open
Shared sanitation facilities have replaced open defecation in many areas, improving sanitation access. Although a broad body of literature has been published regarding the importance of shared sanitation services, it is still unclear how t…
View article: Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring
Indicators for evaluating shared sanitation quality: a systematic review and recommendations for sanitation monitoring Open
Shared sanitation facilities have replaced open defecation in many areas, improving sanitation access. Although a broad body of literature has been published regarding the importance of shared sanitation services, it is still unclear how t…
View article: The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration
The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration Open
View article: A One Health approach toward the control and elimination of soil-transmitted helminthic infections in endemic areas
A One Health approach toward the control and elimination of soil-transmitted helminthic infections in endemic areas Open
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) pose significant health challenges, particularly in developing countries. Over two billion people are estimated to have been infected with at least one STH species. These parasites rely on the soil for par…
View article: Reflective questioning to guide socially just global health reform: a narrative review and expert elicitation
Reflective questioning to guide socially just global health reform: a narrative review and expert elicitation Open
Recent research has highlighted the impacts of colonialism and racism in global health, yet few studies have presented concrete steps toward addressing the problems. We conducted a narrative review to identify published evidence that docum…
View article: The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration
The case for shared sanitation access in informal settlements: A dialogue on science, policy, and practice integration Open
Achieving universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation is a major challenge in many parts of the world. In 2022, approximately 1.5 billion people lacked basic sanitation services, with 419 million practicing open defecation. The p…
View article: Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda
Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda Open
Background: Malaria during pregnancy contributes to significant perinatal morbidity and mortality, accounting for almost 25% of global maternal mortality. However, the epidemiology and risk factors for subclinical malaria among pregnant wo…
View article: Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda
Subclinical malaria among pregnant women living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda Open
Background: Malaria during pregnancy contributes to significant perinatal morbidity and mortality, accounting for almost 25% of global maternal mortality. However, the epidemiology and risk factors for subclinical malaria among pregnant wo…
View article: Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state?
Septic systems in North Carolina: A neglected half of the state? Open
Millions of Americans, especially those in rural and marginalized communities, rely on septic tanks and other forms of onsite sanitation (OSS) systems to meet their sanitation needs. Roughly half of North Carolina’s (NC) population uses se…
View article: An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites
An urgent call for resilient WASH solutions at fish landing sites Open
Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) is the most basic human need for health and well-being. Globally, it’s estimated that around 600 million people depend on fisheries and aquaculture for their livelihoods, many of whom res…
View article: Shifting from traditional infrastructure planning to a collaborative approach: lessons from the Freetown sanitation master plan
Shifting from traditional infrastructure planning to a collaborative approach: lessons from the Freetown sanitation master plan Open
Planning frameworks, usually in the form of master plans, provide the direction for investment priorities necessary to achieve development objectives in many sub-Saharan African countries. Traditionally, master plans were developed using e…
View article: Soil-transmitted helminths: A critical review of the impact of co-infections and implications for control and elimination
Soil-transmitted helminths: A critical review of the impact of co-infections and implications for control and elimination Open
Researchers have raised the possibility that soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections might modify the host’s immune response against other systemic infections. STH infections can alter the immune response towards type 2 immunity that co…
View article: Effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission and barriers to ending open defecation in India: a systematic review
Effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission and barriers to ending open defecation in India: a systematic review Open
In 2016, nearly 60% of the population of India practiced open defecation (OD), which was 4 times the global rate, and reducing OD in India will be essential in meeting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 and improving global public heal…
View article: Sex specific differences in HIV status disclosure and care engagement among people living with HIV in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda
Sex specific differences in HIV status disclosure and care engagement among people living with HIV in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda Open
Non-disclosure of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status can hinder optimal health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV). We sought to explore experiences with and correlates of disclosure among PLHIV participating in a study of p…
View article: On-site sanitation system emptying practices and influential factors in Asian low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review
On-site sanitation system emptying practices and influential factors in Asian low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review Open
Different fecal sludge (FS) emptying practices have been documented worldwide, but little is known about how the type of on-site sanitation system (OSS) and other factors associated with emptying and transport influence how OSSs are emptie…
View article: Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review
Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review Open
Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS) (e.g., septic tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing primary treatment for domestic wastewater, they don’t effect…
View article: Assessment of Sanitation Infrastructure Resilience to Extreme Rainfall and Flooding: Evidence from an Informal Settlement in Kenya
Assessment of Sanitation Infrastructure Resilience to Extreme Rainfall and Flooding: Evidence from an Informal Settlement in Kenya Open
View article: Soil-transmitted helminths: A critical review of the impact of co-infections and implications for control and elimination
Soil-transmitted helminths: A critical review of the impact of co-infections and implications for control and elimination Open
Researchers have raised the possibility that soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections might modify the host's immune response against other systemic infections. STH infections can alter the immune response towards type 2 immunity that co…
View article: Effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission and barriers to ending open defecation in India: a systematic review
Effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission and barriers to ending open defecation in India: a systematic review Open
In 2016, nearly 60% of the population of India practiced open defecation (OD), which was 4 times the global rate, and reducing OD in India will be essential in meeting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.2 and improving global public heal…
View article: “I was still very young”: agency, stigma and HIV care strategies at school, baseline results of a qualitative study among youth in rural Kenya and Uganda
“I was still very young”: agency, stigma and HIV care strategies at school, baseline results of a qualitative study among youth in rural Kenya and Uganda Open
Introduction Adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYAH) have the lowest rates of retention in HIV care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, partly due to the demands of school associated with this life stage, to HIV‐related…
View article: Sexual partnership concurrency and age disparities associated with sexually transmitted infection and risk behavior in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda
Sexual partnership concurrency and age disparities associated with sexually transmitted infection and risk behavior in rural communities in Kenya and Uganda Open
Findings underscore the importance of targeted HIV prevention efforts for couples in age-disparate and concurrent relationships.
View article: Treatment failure and its associated factors among children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Treatment failure and its associated factors among children receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objectives: Over the last decades, large number of children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have been successfully enrolled in care and initiated treatment. However, treatment failure is still a major challenge in the track,…
View article: Promoting gender equity in very young adolescents: targeting a window of opportunity for social emotional learning and identity development
Promoting gender equity in very young adolescents: targeting a window of opportunity for social emotional learning and identity development Open
View article: Adolescent, caregiver and community experiences with a gender transformative, social emotional learning intervention
Adolescent, caregiver and community experiences with a gender transformative, social emotional learning intervention Open
View article: Study Protocol of a Distance Learning Intervention to Support Social Emotional Learning and Identity Development for Adolescents Using Interactive Mobile Technology
Study Protocol of a Distance Learning Intervention to Support Social Emotional Learning and Identity Development for Adolescents Using Interactive Mobile Technology Open
Background: The maturational period from age 10 to 14—often referred to as very young adolescents (VYAs)—represents a dynamic period of learning and neurobehavioral development as individuals transition from childhood to adolescence. This …