Browsing by Subject "Low-income"
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Adolescent girls’ perceptions of breastfeeding in two low-income periurban communities in South Africa
(Routledge, 2019)In South Africa, exclusive breastfeeding rates are low, and rates of teenage pregnancy are high. Educational policy enables mothers’ return to school, which conflicts with policy emphasizing exclusive breastfeeding. We ... -
Impact of social isolation on mortality and morbidity in 20 high-income, middle-income and low-income countries in five continents
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)Objective To examine the association between social isolation and mortality and incident diseases in middle-aged adults in urban and rural communities from high-income, middle-income and low-income countries. Design ... -
Perspectives on the psychological and emotional burden of having gestational diabetes amongst low-income women in Cape Town, South Africa
(Springer Nature, 2020)Background: The diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may affect women's mental wellbeing, functioning and quality of life, with potentially negative effects on treatment adherence. Identifying and addressing ... -
Scoping review protocol of service delivery-related interventions to improve maternal and newborn health in low-income and middle-income countries
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)Introduction This review will explore the characteristics of service delivery-related interventions to improve maternal and newborn health in low-income and middle-income countries, comparing three common framing approaches ... -
Stroke in Africa: Profile, progress, prospects and priorities
(Spring Nature Limited, 2021)Stroke is a leading cause of disability, dementia, and death worldwide. Approximately 70% of deaths from stroke and 87% of stroke-related disabilities occur in low-income and middle-income countries. At the turn of the ...