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View article: Perspectives from clinicians from different levels of care in Maputo, Mozambique: qualitative study of the barriers to and facilitators of paediatric injury care in resource-poor hospital settings
Perspectives from clinicians from different levels of care in Maputo, Mozambique: qualitative study of the barriers to and facilitators of paediatric injury care in resource-poor hospital settings Open
Objectives Providing care for injured children is challenging in resource-poor settings. While checklists can assess local capacities and guide the setting of priorities for improvement, key insights can be gained from consultation with lo…
View article: Characteristics of pediatric burns complications in the main referral hospital of Mozambique
Characteristics of pediatric burns complications in the main referral hospital of Mozambique Open
Background: Burns remains a major preventable cause of injury in children worldwide with morbidity and mortality disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Complications following burn injuries in children are not well …
View article: Very low HIV positivity on paediatric surgical wards in Mozambique: Implications for inpatient provider-initiated testing programmes
Very low HIV positivity on paediatric surgical wards in Mozambique: Implications for inpatient provider-initiated testing programmes Open
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View article: Changing patterns in the burden of paediatric injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study in Mozambique’s central hospitals
Changing patterns in the burden of paediatric injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study in Mozambique’s central hospitals Open
Introduction There is a substantial body of knowledge on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on injuries showing frequent but inconsistent reductions in both volume and pattern. Yet, studies specifically addressing children are less commo…
View article: Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department attendances for pediatric injuries in Mozambique’s central hospitals: an interrupted time series and a comparison within the restriction periods between 2019 and 2020
Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on emergency department attendances for pediatric injuries in Mozambique’s central hospitals: an interrupted time series and a comparison within the restriction periods between 2019 and 2020 Open
Objectives Hospital-based studies indicate that restriction measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the number and characteristics of pediatric injuries. However, few studies have been conducted in resource-poor countri…
View article: Assessment of critical resource gaps in pediatric injury care in Mozambique’s four largest Hospitals
Assessment of critical resource gaps in pediatric injury care in Mozambique’s four largest Hospitals Open
Background Hospitals from resource-scarce countries encounter significant barriers to the provision of injury care, particularly for children. Shortages in material and human resources are seldom documented, not least in African settings. …
View article: Prevalence and Severity of Burn Scars in Rural Mozambique
Prevalence and Severity of Burn Scars in Rural Mozambique Open
Background Burn injuries are common in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) and their associated disability is tragic. This study is the first to explore burn scars in rural communities in Mozambique. This work also validated an innova…
View article: Pediatric Surgical Waitlist in LMICs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Pediatric Surgical Waitlist in LMICs during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Purpose: COVID-19 led to significant reduction in surgery worldwide. Studies, however, of the effect on surgical volume for pediatric patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are limited. Methods: A survey was developed to esti…
View article: 4B.003 Resources for acute paediatric injury care in Maputo central hospital, Mozambique
4B.003 Resources for acute paediatric injury care in Maputo central hospital, Mozambique Open
Background Injuries are the leading cause of death among children aged 1 to 19 years. To improve paediatric injury care in the hospital setting and set priorities, assessing emergency services capacity is an essential step. Methods An on-s…
View article: Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery: A Model of Global Collaboration to Advance the Surgical Care of Children
Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery: A Model of Global Collaboration to Advance the Surgical Care of Children Open
Background Recommendations by the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery regarding surgical care in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) require development to address the needs of children. The Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (G…
View article: Morbidity and mortality of paediatric burns patients at Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique
Morbidity and mortality of paediatric burns patients at Maputo Central Hospital, Mozambique Open
Background: The incidence of paediatric burn injuries is increasing in Africa. Paediatric burn injuries are among the leading causes of preventable morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Research on the morbidity and mortality in t…
View article: Global Surgery 2030: a roadmap for high income country actors
Global Surgery 2030: a roadmap for high income country actors Open
The Millennium Development Goals have ended and the Sustainable Development Goals have begun, marking a shift in the global health landscape. The frame of reference has changed from a focus on 8 development priorities to an expansive set o…