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Prevalences of dementia and cognitive impairment among older people in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

A.Mavrodaris; J. Powell; M. Thorogood Bull World Health Organ (2013) C2

Bull World Health Organ 2013;91:773–783 | doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.13.118422 (Submitted: 15 February 2013 – Revised version received: 21 June 2013 – Accepted: 22 June 2013 – Published online: 20 August 2013)

Prevalence of Physical Disability among Urban Community-dwelling Adults in Sri Lanka

Weerasinghe, I.F., Foneska, P., Dharmaratne, S.D., & Jayatilake, J.A.M.S. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2015)

Assessment of physical disability at the community level is essential for rehabilitation and supply of services. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of physical disability among adults in an urban community in Sri Lanka.

Access to Services and Barriers faced by People with Disabilities: A Quantitative Survey

Nathan Grills, Lawrence Singh, Hira Pant, Jubin Varghese, GVS Murthy, Monsurul Hoq, Manjula Marella Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2017) CC

In low- and middle-income middle-income countries, reliable and disaggregated disability data on prevalence, participation and barriers are often unavailable. This study aimed to estimate disability prevalence, determine associated socio-demographic factors and compare access in the community betwee ... more

Preventing and mitigating COVID-19 at work

World Health Organization WHO (2021) C_WHO

Workplaces outside of healthcare facilities can be also settings for transmission of COVID-19. Outbreaks of COVID-19 has been reported in various types of workplaces and job categories. All workers should be protected from acquiring COVID-19 because of their work. The prevention of COVID-19 in ... more

Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni, soil-transmitted helminths and intestinal protozoa in orphans and street children in Mwanza city, Northern Tanzania

Franz, A.; A. Fuss, H.D. Mazigo, (2023) CC

Infection 2023 Oct;51(5):1399-1406. doi: 10.1007/s15010-023-01999-9. Epub 2023 Feb 20. The results indicate a significantly higher rate of infections with S. mansoni in street children compared with orphans. This might be explained by the lack of access to adequate sanitation for street children ... more

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Selma Azabagic, Razija Spahic, Nurka Pranjic, and Maida Mulic materia socio-medica (2016) CC

Musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant problem of modern society which are more pronounced in young people and school children. Etiology of these disorders is found in inadequate ergonomic conditions, too heavy school bag, school furniture inadequate to age, poor posture, sedentary lifest ... more

Assessment of the implementation of the national policy on orphans and vulnerable children in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Y. W. Olagbuji; O. H. Okojie Academic Journals; International Journal of Sociology and Anthropology (2015) C2

Full Length Research Paper Received 23 March, 2015; Accepted 5 August, 2015 Vol.7(9), pp. 204-213, September, 2015 DOI: 10.5897/IJSA2015.0604 Article Number: F0D0DDC54848 ISSN 2006- 988x

The increasing burden of asthma in South African children: A call to action

Masekela, R.; Gray, C.L.; Green, R.J. et al. The South African Medical Journal (2018) CC

BACKGROUND. Asthma is a heterogeneous condition characterised by chronic inflammation and variable expiratory airflow limitation, as well as airway reversibility. The burden of asthma in children is increasing in low- and middle-income countries and remains under-recognised and poorly managed. OBJE ... more

Intestinal schistosomiasis of Ijinga Island, north-western Tanzania: prevalence, intensity of infection, hepatosplenic morbidities and their associated factor

Mueller, A.; A. Fuss, U. Ziegler, (2019) CC

BMC Infectious Diseases (2019) 19:832 Intestinal schistosomiasis is highly endemic in Tanzania and mass drug administration (MDA) using praziquantel is the mainstay of the control program. However, the MDA program covers only school aged children and does not include neither adult individuals nor ... more

CBR Workers’ Training Needs for People with Communication Disability

Yeap, C.E., Ibrahim, H., Van Dort, S., et al. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development Journal (DCIDJ) (2016) CC

This study, although not generalizable, builds up the literature on worker training needs in developing countries, and would be of benefit for speech-language pathologists and worker trainers. This paper aimed to investigate the training needs of Malaysian workers in relation to people with communic ... more

The roles, training and knowledge of community health workers about diabetes and hypertension in Khayelitsha, Cape Town

Tsollekile, L.P.; H. Schneider and T. Puoane Curationis (2018) CC

CONCLUSIONS: The roles performed by CHWs are broad, varied and essential for diabetes and hypertension management. However, basic knowledge about diabetes and hypertension remains poor while training is unstandardised and haphazard. These need to be improved if community-based NCD management is to b ... more

Tuberculosis and comorbidities in urban areas in Argentina. A gender and age perspective ,

Echazarreta, A.; Zerbini E. De Sandro j., et al. 2018 (2018) CC

180 Biomédica 2018;38:180-8

Les Urgences Obstétricales à L’HÔpital Universitaire de Parakou au Bénin : Aspects Cliniques, Thérapeutiques et Évolutifs

Blaise Adelin Tchaou, Nouessewa Fanny Maryline Hounkponou Kabibou Salifou, Eugène Zoumenou, Martin Chobli European Scientific Journal (2015) C2

European Scientific Journal March 2015 edition vol.11, No.9 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 Objective: To describe the clinical, therapeutic and outcome aspects of emergency obstetric care at the University Hospital of Parakou in Benin

Status of Antiretroviral Therapy Service Delivery in Uganda

Ministry of Health, Uganda (2010) C1

Development and pilot evaluation of a home-based palliative care training and support package for young children in southern Africa

S. N. Naicker; A. Stein; L. Richter; et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) CC

Naicker et al. BMC Palliative Care (2016) 15:41 DOI 10.1186/s12904-016-0114-7

Evaluation of the first level of care for tuberculosis control in Buenos Aires, Argentina

J. Mariani, Ferrante D., Battistella G., et al. (2021) CC

Panam Salud Publica. 2021;45:e22. https://doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2021.22

Female Genital Schistosomiasis: a guide to inform equitable schistosomiasis control efforts in Ghana

Countdown (2020) CC

Learning pack. This pack presents a summary of exploratory qualitative research methods and findings from frontline health implementers and communities conducted by the research team in Ghana.