Chinese expert consensus on vaginal self-sampling with high-risk human papillomavirus testing for cervical cancer screening by Linhong Wang, Yun Zhao, Beihua Kong, Ding Ma, Ruifang Wu, Hui Du, Xinfeng Qu, Lihui Wei, Long Sui, Mingzhu Li, Fanghui Zhao, Jingran Li

“…Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women globally and remains the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in low- and middle-income countries. It is more prevalent in populations that are unscreened or underscreened. …”
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Contextual awareness, response and evaluation (CARE) of diabetes in poor urban communities in Ghana: the CARE diabetes project qualitative study protocol by Leonard Baatiema, Daniel Llywelyn Strachan, Lydia Osetohamhen Okoibhole, Irene Akwo Kretchy, Mawuli Kushitor, Raphael Baffour Awuah, Olutobi Adekunle Sanuade, Ernestina Korleki Danyki, Samuel Amon, Kafui Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Haim Yacobi, Megan Vaughan, Ann Blandford, Publa Antwi, Hannah Maria Jennings, Daniel Kojo Arhinful, Ama de-Graft Aikins, Edward Fottrell, the CARE Diabetes Team

“…Two-thirds of the projected increases in global diabetes prevalence to 2045 are expected to come from low- and middle-income countries, including those in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Ischemic Strokes: Observations from a Hospital Based Stroke Registry in Bangladesh by Nirmalendu Bikash Bhowmik, Aamir Abbas, Mohammad Saifuddin, Md. Rashedul Islam, Rumana Habib, Aminur Rahman, Md. Amirul Haque, Zahid Hassan, Mohammad Wasay

“…Stroke is an important morbidity for low and middle income countries like Bangladesh. We established the first stroke registry in Bangladesh. …”
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Indicators for the evaluation of musculoskeletal trauma systems: A scoping review and Delphi study. by M Dworkin, K J Agarwal-Harding, M Joseph, G Cahill, D Konadu-Yeboah, E Makasa, C Mock, MSK Indicator Group

“…<h4>Background</h4>Trauma is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries. Musculoskeletal trauma results in the majority of post-traumatic morbidity and disability globally. …”
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Loss-of-function variant in MAGT1 leading to XMEN disease in a Colombian patient with a common variable immunodeficiency by Sebastián Gutiérrez-Hincapié, Julio César Orrego, José Luis Franco, Claudia M. Trujillo-Vargas

“…Common variable immunodeficiency is a diagnosis of exclusion in immunodeficient patients with increased susceptibility to infections, hypogammaglobulinemia, deficient response to vaccination, or low percentages of switched memory B cells. In low- and middle-income countries, the elucidation and study of molecular defects in these patients may take decades. …”
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Sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV and migration in southern Africa: A rapid review by G Musuka, I Chingombe, E Moyo, T Chikava, B Moyo, M Mapingure, H Musuka, T Dzinamarira

“… Migration, a prevalent global phenomenon, significantly impacts health, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. This article presents a rapid review aimed at mapping projects, lessons and policies concerning sexual and reproductive health (SRH), HIV and migration in southern Africa. …”
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Timely Initiation of Antenatal Care and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending at Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, H... by Dagmawit Tessema, Amanuel Kassu, Amanuel Teshome, Ritbano Abdo

“…However, very few women in low and middle-income countries initiate their first ANC in the recommended trimester of pregnancy. …”
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Scoping review of happiness and well-being measurement: uses and implications for paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income contexts by Carrie Dolan, Jillian Harrison, Cate Pringle

“…Objective This study aims to map and compare existing methodologies for creating happiness and well-being indices and examine their application to paediatric surgical interventions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).Design A scoping review methodology was used based on the guidelines published by the Joanna Briggs Institute and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews.Data sources Literature was sourced from PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar, supplemented by references from relevant studies.Eligibility criteria Studies were selected based on relevance to LMIC settings, paediatric surgery and well-being or happiness outcomes. …”
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HIV-related stigma among young men who have sex with men in HIV care in Plateau State Nigeria by Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Beth Chaplin, Ayuba I. Zoakah, Phyllis J. Kanki

“…BackgroundHIV-related stigma is often expressed as irrational behaviors, negative attitudes, and unfavorable judgments toward people living with or at risk of HIV which remains very common in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria. This study assessed the level of HIV-related stigma and its associated factors among Young Men who have Sex with Men (YMSM) in HIV care.MethodologyThis was a cross-sectional study conducted among 122 YMSM to assess the level of HIV-related stigma and its associated factors among YMSM in HIV care using respondent driven sampling between July 2023 and April 2024. …”
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The antibiotic procurement saga: a long-neglected stewardship target to combat antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan by Shairyar Afzal, Mishal Bajwa, Nabeel Ahmed, Jawaria Jabeen, Mian Shahzeb Haroon, Rana Muhammad Zahid Mushtaq, Zikria Saleem

“…However, flawed procurement modules result in poor antibiotic supply management within health facilities of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Pakistan, exacerbating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …”
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Sociodemographic and clinical determinants of suicidal ideation: an analysis in a Peruvian consultation-liaison psychiatry unit by Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria, José Salvador-Carillo, Michaell Cabrejos-Espinoza, Mercedes Ponce-Pantigoso, Kelly Broncano-Rivera, Andrea Loarte-Cabrera

“…Abstract Background Suicidal ideation (SI) poses a significant global health concern, particularly among hospitalized individuals, with gaps in understanding its contributing factors in low and middle-income countries like Peru. Methods Using a cross-sectional design, this study examined 940 patients evaluated by the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Unit at a major Peruvian general hospital. …”
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Households Sociodemographic Profile as Predictors of Health Insurance Uptake and Service Utilization: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Municipality of Ghana by Eric Badu, Peter Agyei-Baffour, Isaac Ofori Acheampong, Maxwell Preprah Opoku, Kwasi Addai-Donkor

“…Attempts to use health insurance in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) are recognized as a powerful tool in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). …”
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Effects of Teenage Motherhood and The Social Welfare of Victims in Kisoro District. by Natukunda, Jowel

“…Some respondents revealed that strengthening operational and impact research to better understand a) social and health determinants of teenage pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs); and which approach and intervention is effective to prevent and manage teenage pregnancy. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of parental refusal rates for routine immunisation: a cross-sectional study in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan-2024 by Muhammad Hakim, Farhad Ali, Zala, Aslam Pervaiz, Saima Afaq, Zia ul Haq

“…Abstract Background Vaccine hesitancy is a serious public health problem globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. This study aims to determine the vaccination refusal rate, associated factors and perceptions of parents who refused routine immunisation within Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. …”
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Minimum acceptable diet and contributing factors among children aged 6–23 months in Afghanistan: insights from the 2022–2023 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey by Essa Tawfiq, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Massoma Jafari, Ghulam Mohayuddin Mudaser, Zainab Ezadi, Sayed Ali Shah Alawi, Abdul Wahed Wasiq, Omid Dadras

“…Abstract Background Undernutrition among children is a public health concern in most low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and is associated with poor child growth and development. …”
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Impact of changes in primary care attachment: a scoping review by Kamila Premji, Leanda Godfrey, Antoine St-Amant, Jonathan Fitzsimon

“…Key research gaps include geographical diversity (lack of studies from low- and middle-income countries), attachment gain (limited research on strategies to reconnect unattached patients), attachment duration (insufficient evidence on long-term health outcomes), economic implications (underexplored costs of physician turnover and disruption), provider experiences (lack of studies on how changes in primary care attachment impact provider burnout, job satisfaction and workload) and patient health outcomes (focus on healthcare utilisation rather than direct health outcomes). …”
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Systematic review of reviews on interventions to engage men and boys as clients, partners and agents of change for improved sexual and reproductive health and rights by Sanyukta Mathur, Julie Pulerwitz, Ann Gottert, Jesse Werner, Renay Weiner, Chantalle Okondo, Sarah Magni

“…We conducted a review of the effectiveness of interventions to engage men and boys across SRHR domains, lessons learnt about successful programming, and about harms/unintended consequences, in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).Design Systematic review of reviews following Cochrane guidelines.Data sources PubMed, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Web of Science and Cochrane were searched (18 October–9 November 2022; 9 September 2024).Eligibility criteria Eligible reviews were published since 2015, covered WHO-defined SRHR domain(s) and focused mostly on LMIC.Data extraction and synthesis Data extraction by multiple reviewers focused on intervention effectiveness, implementation best practices, unintended consequences, and quality/risk of bias.Results Thirty-five systematic reviews were included, comprising ~960 primary studies. …”
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Factors Associated with Serious Injuries among Adolescents in Ghana: Findings from 2012 Global School Health Survey by Martin Ackah, Mohammed Gazali Salifu, Hosea Boakye

“…Injuries are of public health concern and the leading cause of residual disability and death among teenagers, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Ghana, the burden of injury among adolescents is under-reported. …”
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Survival Status and Predictors of Mortality among Newborns Admitted with Neonatal Sepsis at Public Hospitals in Ethiopia by Samuel Dessu, Aklilu Habte, Tamirat Melis, Mesfin Gebremedhin

“…One-fourth of neonatal death is due to neonatal sepsis and nearly 98% of these deaths are occurring at low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, forty percent of under-five mortality occurs during the neonatal period, of which neonatal sepsis accounts for 30-35% of neonatal deaths next to prematurity and its complications. …”
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Assessment of antenatal care quality in Ethiopia: Facility-based study using service provision assessment data. by Addisu Alehegn Alemu, Alec Welsh, Theodros Getachew, Marjan Khajehei

“…<h4>Background</h4>Antenatal care (ANC) coverage in low- and middle-income countries has increased in the past few decades. …”
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