Ground‐Based GNSS and C/NOFS Observations of Ionospheric Irregularities Over Africa: A Case Study of the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Geomagnetic Storm by P. O. Amaechi, E. O. Oyeyemi, A. O. Akala, H. E. Messanga, S. K. Panda, Gopi K. Seemala, J. O. Oyedokun, R. Fleury, C. Amory‐Mazaudier

“…Abstract In this paper, the variations of ionospheric irregularities have been studied using C/NOFS, ground‐based GNSS and magnetometer measurements in Africa during the St. Patrick geomagnetic storm of March 17, 2013. …”
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Tuberculosis healthcare service disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, India and South Africa: A model-based analysis of country-level data by Abigail K. de Villiers, Muhammad Osman, Claudio J. Struchiner, Anete Trajman, Dheeraj Tumu, Vaibhav V. Shah, Guilherme L. Werneck, Layana C. Alves, Megha Choudhary, Sunita Verma, Sanjay K. Mattoo, Sue-Ann Meehan, Urvashi B. Singh, Anneke C. Hesseling, Florian M. Marx

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Tuberculosis healthcare service disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, India and South Africa: A model-based analysis of country-level data. by Abigail K de Villiers, Muhammad Osman, Claudio J Struchiner, Anete Trajman, Dheeraj Tumu, Vaibhav V Shah, Guilherme L Werneck, Layana C Alves, Megha Choudhary, Sunita Verma, Sanjay K Mattoo, Sue-Ann Meehan, Urvashi B Singh, Anneke C Hesseling, Florian M Marx

“…The percentage deaths during TB treatment were 13.7% (8.1%; 19.7%) higher than predicted in Brazil, 1.7% (-8.9%;14.0%) in India and 21.8% (7.4%;39.2%) in South Africa. Our analysis suggests considerable disruptions of TB healthcare services occurred during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil, India, and South Africa, with at least partial recovery in the following years. …”
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Female Genital Mutilation in Infants and Young Girls: Report of Sixty Cases Observed at the General Hospital of Abobo (Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire, West Africa) by Kouie Plo, Kouadio Asse, Dohagneron Seï, John Yenan

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Associations between WASH-related violence and depressive symptoms in adolescent girls and young women in South Africa (HPTN 068): a cross-sectional analysis by Ruvani T Jayaweera, Kathleen Kahn, Sheri A Lippman, Torsten B Neilands, Rhian Twine, Jennifer Ahern, Ryan G Wagner, Audrey Pettifor, Dana Goin

“…This study aims to quantify the association between experience or worry of violence when using the toilet or collecting water and depressive symptoms among a cohort of young women in South Africa.Methods Data are from visit 3 of the HPTN 068 cohort of adolescent girls in rural Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. …”
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Accessibility of COVID-19 Vaccines in African Countries: A System Dynamics Model Examining Income, Logistics, and Governance by Oya Öztürk, Muhammed Çelik

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Protease Inhibitor Resistance Is Uncommon in HIV-1 Subtype C Infected Patients on Failing Second-Line Lopinavir/r-Containing Antiretroviral Therapy in South Africa by Carole L. Wallis, John W. Mellors, Willem D. F. Venter, Ian Sanne, Wendy Stevens

“…Limited data exist on HIV-1 drug resistance patterns in South Africa following second-line protease-inhibitor containing regimen failure. …”
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Effects of 15th January 2010 Annular Solar Eclipse on Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances and Equatorial Plasma Bubbles over Low Latitude Regions of East Africa by Davis Odhiambo Athwart, Boniface Ndinya, Paul Baki

“…The results show a latitudinal variation in GPS-TEC scintillation activities and suggest a possible influence of the eclipse on the observed increase in average scintillation levels across East Africa.…”
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Couple-Based Intervention to Improve HIV Care Engagement for Women and their Partners in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Outcomes of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial by Jennifer M. Belus PhD, Alastair van Heerden PhD, Abigail C. Hines MPH, Thembelihle P. Pita MCom, Yvonne Mdakane MSS, Jessica F. Magidson PhD, Heidi van Rooyen PhD, Ruanne V. Barnabas MBChB, PhD

“…Adult women with HIV adherence difficulties in a monogamous relationship with a male partner for ≥6 months were recruited in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Twenty couples were randomized (1:1) to either START Together, a five-session manualized behavioral intervention, or treatment as usual, adherence counseling referral. …”
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Phosphorus transitions driven by cyclone biparjoy linked middle east North Africa (MENA) and Indian Thar Desert dust storm pathways in Asia’s largest grassland by Rupak Dey, Seema B. Sharma, Mahesh G. Thakkar, Ranjit Kumar Sarangi, Abhiroop Chowdhury, Aliya Naz

“…Our findings revealed that the Middle East, North Africa, and Thar Desert significantly contributed to phosphorus deposition in the target grassland during specific seasons. …”
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The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period – 2015 - 2020 by L Mthembu, J T Masuka, K Duze, A Mosam

“…We retrospectively reviewed and analysed electronic records of all dermatology inpatients managed by dermatologists from 2015 to 2020 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban, South Africa. Demographic and clinical data on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10 dermatology diagnosis and admitting specialty were collected and analysed. …”
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Burden and mortality of breast cancer attributed to diabetes and smoking in women: a secondary analysis based on Global Burden of Disease 2019 in North Africa and the Middle East by Fatemeh Khosravi Shadmani, Ali Jafari-Khounigh, Leili Abedi Gheshlaghi, Leila Rezakhani, Mozafar Khazaei

“…This study aimed to investigate the burden of BC due to some risk factors in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries from 1990 to 2019.Methods This study is a secondary analysis based on the Global Burden of Disease 2019 data. …”
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Trends and ethnic disparity in endometrial cancer mortality in South Africa (1999-2018): A population-based Age-period-cohort and Join point regression analyses. by Gbenga Olorunfemi, Elena Libhaber, Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi, Eustasius Musenge

“…The changes in the trends of obesity, fertility rates and other risk factors in South Africa (SA) may impact the endometrial cancer trends. …”
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Emergência e desafios da Sociologia no Brasil e em África: uma comparação entre as perspectivas teóricas de Florestan Fernandes e Elísio Macamo by Aristeu Portela Júnior

“…A posição não central ocupada pela América Latina e pela África nas relações intelectuais em nível global conforma certas singularidades da produção do conhecimento nessas regiões, impondo tanto limitações quanto possibilidades de desenvolvimento crítico. …”
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Chinese-style ceramics in East Africa from the 9th to 16th century: A case of changing value and symbols in the multi-partner global trade by Bing Zhao

“…In this case study dedicated to Chinese style ceramic sherds excavated from archeological sites in East Africa, we have made use of multiple approaches. First, from a local viewpoint, the density of Chinese style ceramic sherds at a site may be used as a measurement tool to evaluate the degree of its involvement in long distance trade. …”
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Pooled prevalence and subgroup variations of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defect in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Biniam Endale Geleta, Abay Mulu

“…<h4>Objective</h4>This review aims to systematically assess the prevalence of Tetralogy of Fallot among children and adolescents with congenital heart defects in Sub-Saharan Africa from January 2000 to January 2024.<h4>Methods</h4>All original observational studies focused on children and adolescent population diagnosed with congenital heart defects within Sub-Saharan Africa; reported the primary outcome of interest were included. …”
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Saying sorry – should a ‘safe space’ be created to allow effective communication between healthcare practitioners and aggrieved parties after an iatrogenic event in South Africa? by M S Khan, M C Laubscher

“…The incidence of medical negligence claims is well documented in South Africa (SA). Civil and criminal processes are in place to deal with this, and the matter may be reported to the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA). …”
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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys by Beminate Lemma Seifu, Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Bezawit Melak Fente, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

“…This silent impact can lead to substantial morbidity and mortality, which is particularly pronounced in East Africa.Objective To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with self-reported STIs among sexually active men in East Africa.Design Cross-sectional study design.Setting 10 East African countries.Participants 66 833 sexually active men.Primary outcome measure Self-reported STI in the 12 months preceding the survey. …”
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Chinchilla, Fernando. (2021). El arte del triunfo. Extremismo, moderación y cambio político en América Latina y África Austral. Santiago: RIL. by Oscar Mauricio Castaño Barrera

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Promotive, preventive, and treatment interventions for adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa: A protocol for two scoping reviews including systematic analyses of intervention effectiveness. by James Steel, Fantacy Twagira, Maaike L Seekles, Angela I Obasi

“…Yet, the current use, development, and effectiveness of adolescent mental health interventions in sub-Saharan Africa is unclear. In response, this paper presents a protocol for two scoping reviews that together will examine the available evidence on promotive, preventive, and treatment interventions for adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa.…”
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