Political factors and arrangements influencing primary health care financing and resource allocation: A scoping review protocol. by Henrique Sant'Anna Dias, Adelyne Maria Mendes Pereira, Elisabete de Fátima Polo de Almeida Nunes, Caroline Pagani Martins, Marcela Castilho, Fernanda de Freitas Mendonça, Luciana Dias de Lima

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Primary health care is a key element in the structuring and coordination of health systems, contributing to overall coverage and performance. …”
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L’Ayurveda by Lucie Dejouhanet

“…WHO encourages traditional medicine development in Southern countries, expecting an improvement in the health of populations forgotten by biomedical health systems. But the Ayurveda sector chose a more ambitious way for developing. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey by Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet D. Negash, Wubshet D. Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Tsegaw Amare Baykeda, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Banchlay Addis, Sisay Maru Wubante, Abel Endawkie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

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What are the characteristics of disposable electronic cigarettes users in Switzerland? A quantitative study among 14–25 year olds by Luc Lebon, Karin Zürcher, Lorraine Chok, Diana Fernandes-Palhares, Jérémy Cros, Alexandre Dubuis, Cathy Berthouzoz, Yara Barrense-Dias

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Equity in vaccination against COVID-19: Lessons from child immunization by Rajeev Sadanandan

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Action against birth defects: if not now, when? by Kathleen Strong, Judith Robb-McCord, Salimah Walani, Cecilia Mellado, Lorenzo D. Botto, Guillermo Lay-Son, Theresa Diaz, Tahmina Banu, Kokila Lakhoo, Anshu Banerjee

“…These are evidenced-based and affordable, but require low- and middle-income countries to strengthened their health systems. Action against birth defects now will prevent premature deaths and long-term disability, and lead to stronger, more resilient health systems.…”
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Yes, and…?: by Sara Thompson

“…An extraordinary opportunity for collaboration is upon us through the potential for enhanced discourse between pharmacy academia, health-systems, and the profession writ large. …”
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Screening for diabetic retinopathy at a health centre in South Africa: A cross-sectional study by Ntokozo Zulu, Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Elizabeth M. Webb, Wezi G. Maphenduka, Steve Cook, Paul Rheeder

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion characteristics measured or reported in randomised trials of intrapartum interventions: A Scoping Review [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Aoife Smith, John Gilmore, Susan Hannon, Valerie Smith

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The intersection of TB and health financing: defining needs and opportunities by W.A. Wells, S. Waseem, S. Scheening

“…However, TB exists within a broader health systems and health financing context. Here, we examine the intersection between the particular needs of TB programs and the broader health financing landscape. …”
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The nurses’ role in supporting patients’ spirituality in a secular age by Michael CONNOLLY, Michael CONNOLLY, Beata DOBROWOLSKA, Sílvia CALDEIRA, Jacqueline WHELAN, Kathleen NEENAN, Wilfred McSHERRY, Fiona TIMMINS, Linda ROSS

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The effectiveness of rural community health workers in improving health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review by Neema Kaseje, Meghna Ranganathan, Monica Magadi, Kevin Oria, Andy Haines

“…There is a need to focus on rural CHWs and rural health systems as they have limited material and human resources rendering them more vulnerable than urban health systems to severe disruptions during pandemics. …”
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Achieving universal health coverage in India: a scoping review on the requisite public health actions by Avani Radheshyam, Vinod K. Ramani, Radheshyam Naik

“…Given the current Covid-19 pandemic and the need to address future pandemics, we need to build resilient health systems as well as hasten the implementation of UHC.…”
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Queer caregiving with older adults: A scoping review of the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ family and friend caregivers by Steven Hall, Natasha Hubbard Murdoch, Darien Dyck, Adam Stacey

“…We emphasize the need of LGBTQ+ caregivers to feel recognized and understood within health systems, highlighting that this population of caregivers is at higher risk of becoming overwhelmed. …”
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Factors associated with unplanned readmissions for patients with mental and behavioural disorders in China: a quantitative analysis by Sha Lai, Zechen Wang, Chi Shen, Junfei Feng, Yawei Huang, Xiaolong Zhang, Li Lu, Zhongliang Zhou

“…Conclusion The study emphasises collaborative efforts from health systems, hospitals, and patients to reduce unplanned readmissions for MDBs. …”
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Improving authenticity and provenance in digital biomarkers: the case for digital watermarking by Arjun Mahajan, Dylan Powell

“…This article examines the potential of digital watermarking to help safeguard the reliability and provenance of DBx data, whilst also addressing broader challenges in health systems.…”
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The Effect of Reactance on Satisfaction: A Study in the Context of Supplementary Health Care Systems by Diego Nogueira Rafael, Evandro Luiz Lopes

“…In a scenario in which the State is unable to serve the entire population, private health organizations have emerged, offering health plans and private assistance, called supplementary health systems. Given this context, the theme of this work is the study of the effect of psychological reactance on the satisfaction of users of supplementary health plans. …”
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Dual-Task Does Not Increase Slip and Fall Risk in Healthy Young and Older Adults during Walking by Rahul Soangra, Thurmon E. Lockhart

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study of Practices among Paediatricians in Private Sector, Mumbai by Carolyn Kavita Tauro, Nilesh Chandrakant Gawde

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of facility-based essential maternal and child health services from March to August 2020 compared with pre-pandemic March–August 2019... by Grace J Chan, Delayehu Bekele, Bezawit Mesfin Hunegnaw, Kimiko Van Wickle, Chalachew Bekele, Fanos Ashenafi Gebremeskel, Michelle Korte, Christine Tedijanto, Lisanu Taddesse

“…Introduction Health systems are often weakened by public health emergencies that make it harder to access health services. …”
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