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Local level inequalities in the use of hospital-based maternal delivery in rural South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2014)
BACKGROUND: There is global concern with geographical and socio-economic inequalities in access to and use of maternal delivery services. Little is known, however, on how local-level socio-economic inequalities are related ...
When hanging on at all costs is the only option
(Programmes de Bioethique, 2021)
Having hope that a terminally ill patient may recover is not an
unfamiliar sight in intensive care units across the globe.
However, cultural heritage may make it even tougher. This
fictional case study, which is a ...
Birth, stillbirth and death registration data completeness, quality and utility in population-based surveys: EN-INDEPTH study
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2021)
Birth registration is a child’s first right. Registration of live births, stillbirths and deaths is foundational for national planning. Completeness of birth registration for live births in low- and middle-income countries ...
Results from the healthy active kids South Africa 2018 report card
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2019)
Healthy Active Kids South Africa (HAKSA) Report Cards were produced in 2007, 2010, 2014 and 2016.
The 2018 Report Card aims to report on the latest available evidence relating to the physical activity (PA), nutrition and ...
Mistreatment of newborns after childbirth in health facilities in Nepal: Results from a prospective cohort observational study
(Public Library of Science, 2021)
Background Patient experience of care reflects the quality of health care in health facilities. While there are multiple studies documenting abuse and disrespect to women during childbirth, there is limited evidence on the ...
A systematic review of the relationship between parenting styles and children’s physical activity
(Nova Publishers, 2014-10)
Physical activity is an important component of childhood that promotes health and well-being. Parents could play a pivotal role in children’s involvement in physical activity by means of their parenting style. The role of ...
Effect of COVID-19 on maternal and neonatal services – Authors' reply
(Elsevier, 2021)
We thank Asma Khalil and colleagues,
Jogender Kumar, and Deepak Jha
and colleagues for their feedback in
response to our analysis on the indirect
effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
lockdown in Nepal on intrapartum
care ...
Household waste management practices and challenges in a rural remote town in the hantam municipality in the Northern Cape, South Africa
(MDPI, 2021)
Waste management in rural areas poses a major challenge to local governments in developing countries. Municipalities face limited budgets and obstacles with the collection of waste, as well
as a lack of proper equipment, ...
South African consumers’ perceptions of front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy foods and drinks
(Public Library of Science, 2021)
Front-of-package labeling (FOPL) is a policy tool that helps consumers to make informed
food choices. South Africa has not yet implemented this labeling system. The aim of this
study was therefore to explore adult South ...
The geography of emergency department-based HIV testing in South Africa: Can patients link to care?
(Elsevier, 2021)
: Emergency Departments (EDs) can serve as clinical sites for identification of new HIV infections
and their entry into care. We examined if HIV-positive patients who present to EDs in South Africa are able
to successfully ...