Self-management of non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Jason Hearn, Isaac Ssinabulya, Jeremy I Schwartz, Ann R Akiteng, Heather J Ross, Joseph A Cafazzo

“…<h4>Background</h4>The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Self-management, which enables patients to better manage their health, presents a potentially-scalable means of mitigating the growing burden of NCDs in LMICs. …”
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Telehealth interventions for substance use disorders in low- and- middle income countries: A scoping review. by Margaret Isioma Ojeahere, Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Paul Agbo, Rakesh Kumar, Florence Jaguga

“…The increasing prevalence and magnitude of harmful effects of substance use disorders (SUDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) make it imperative to embrace interventions which are acceptable, feasible, and effective in reducing this burden. …”
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Prenatal stress and child development: A scoping review of research in low- and middle-income countries. by Giavana Buffa, Salomé Dahan, Isabelle Sinclair, Myriane St-Pierre, Noushin Roofigari, Dima Mutran, Jean-Jacques Rondeau, Kelsey Needham Dancause

“…We conducted a scoping review to identify research studies on prenatal stress and outcomes of the pregnancy or offspring in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and to synthesize the stress measures and outcomes assessed, the findings observed, and directions for future research.…”
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Unlocking the potential of serious games for rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries: addressing potential and current limitations by Diriba Dereje, Diriba Dereje, Dheeraj Lamba, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Chala Kenea, Chala Kenea, Cintia Ramari, Cintia Ramari, Muhammad Osama, Muhammad Osama, Oyéné Kossi, Oyéné Kossi, Paul Muteb Boma, Paul Muteb Boma, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Jules Panda, Anna Kushnir, Anna Kushnir, Joanna Mourad, Joanna Mourad, Jean Mapinduzi, Jean Mapinduzi, Maryam Fourtassi, Kim Daniels, Kim Daniels, Judith Deutsch, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère, Bruno Bonnechère

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Clean delivery kit use in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Yibeltal Assefa Atalay, Kirubel Dagnaw Tegegne, Gebeyaw Biset, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw

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Impact of COVID-19 on routine childhood immunisations in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Milena Dalton, Benjamin Sanderson, Leanne J Robinson, Caroline S E Homer, William Pomat, Margie Danchin, Stefanie Vaccher

“…The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted essential health services, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). We reviewed literature to determine the impact of COVID-19 on service delivery and uptake of routine childhood immunisation in LMICs. …”
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Health-related quality of life in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease in low and middle-income countries by Wening Wulandari, Neily Zakiyah, Cherry Rahayu, Irma M. Puspitasari, Auliya A. Suwantika

“…Abstract Hypertension and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are interconnected conditions that can significantly affect a person’s health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), this disease burden is heightened due to limited health resources and socio-economic challenges. …”
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Pharmacogenomics Tools for Precision Public Health and Lessons for Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review by Borbón A, Briceño JC, Valderrama-Aguirre A

“…The objective of this study was to conduct a scoping review of technological tools, examining their evolution, the predominance of high-income countries in their development, and the gaps and needs for genomic data and advances in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review was conducted in accordance with the ScPRISMA guidelines. …”
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Retention strategies for medical doctors in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): are they effective? A scoping review by Norehan Jinah, Izzuan Khirman Adnan, Pangie Bakit, Ili Abdullah Sharin, Kun Yun Lee

“…Abstract Background High turnover among the medical professions is detrimental to the healthcare system and population well-being, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with limited financial and human resources. …”
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Community surveillance and response to maternal and child deaths in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Tariro J Basera, Kathrin Schmitz, Jessica Price, Merlin Willcox, Edna N Bosire, Ademola Ajuwon, Marjorie Mbule, Agnes Ronan, Fiona Burtt, Esca Scheepers, Jude Igumbor

“…<h4>Background</h4>Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems do not produce comprehensive data on maternal and child deaths in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with most births and deaths which occur outside the formal health system going unreported. …”
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Being and becoming third-space professionals: a case study from low-and-middle income countries by Azra Naseem, Jannat Karim Khan, Tashmin Khamis, Jane Rarieya

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Integration of cervical cancer screening into healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Rahel Nega Kassa, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Kassahun Alemu, Akinyinka O Omigbodun

“…Cervical cancer is a prevalent disease among women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where most deaths occur. …”
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Patient-reported outcomes for diabetes and hypertension care in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Sarah Masyuko, Carrie J Ngongo, Carole Smith, Rachel Nugent

“…While PROMs are increasingly used in high-income settings, limited data are available on PROMs use for diabetes and hypertension in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This scoping review aimed to determine how PROMs are employed for diabetes and hypertension care in LMICs.…”
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Characterization of Shigella flexneri serotype 6 strains from geographically diverse low- and middle-income countries by Caitlin E. Gabor, Charlotte E. Chong, Jose M. Lemme-Dumit, Tracy H. Hazen, Kate S. Baker, Karen L. Kotloff, Irene N. Kasumba, Sharon M. Tennant, Henry Badji, M. Jahangir Hossain, Richard Omore, Benjamin Ochieng, Alex O. Awuor, Billy Ogwel, Jane Juma, Eileen M. Barry, David A. Rasko

“…This level of conservation has not been noted for other S. flexneri serotypes and is promising for vaccine and diagnostic assays to provide global Sf6-specific coverage.IMPORTANCEShigellosis is an ongoing global public health crisis with >270 million annual episodes among all age groups; however, the greatest disease burden is among children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The lack of a licensed Shigella vaccine and the observed rise in antimicrobial-resistant Shigella spp. highlights the urgency for effective preventative and interventional strategies. …”
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Role of informal healthcare providers in tuberculosis care in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic scoping review. by Poshan Thapa, Rohan Jayasuriya, John J Hall, Kristen Beek, Parthasarathi Mukherjee, Nachiket Gudi, Padmanesan Narasimhan

“…Achieving targets set in the End TB Strategy is still a distant goal for many Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The importance of strengthening public-private partnership by engaging all identified providers in Tuberculosis (TB) care has long been advocated in global TB policies and strategies. …”
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Improving Implementation of NCD Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of Fixed Dose Combinations for Hypertension in Kenya by Adrianna Murphy, Daniel Mbuthia, Ruth Willis, Benjamin Tsofa, Mary Gichagua, Peter Mugo, Kara Hanson, Michael R. Reich

“…Health systems in low- and middle-income countries face the challenge of addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with scarce resources to do so. …”
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A scoping review on peer-led interventions to improve youth mental health in low- and middle-income countries by Dana Chow, Dunstan J. Matungwa, Elizabeth R. Blackwood, Paul Pronyk, Dorothy Dow

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A novel tool for assessing pediatric emergency care in low- and middle-income countries: a pilot study by Sonia Y. Jarrett, Andrew Redfern, Joyce Li, Camilo E. Gutierrez, Priyanka Patel, Olurotimi Akinola, Michelle L. Niescierenko

“…The objective of this study is to pilot a self-assessment tool to evaluate pediatric emergency care capabilities in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) hospitals on the African Continent. …”
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FERTILITY CARE IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES: Embryologists’ practices of care in IVF-clinics in sub-Saharan Africa by Trudie Gerrits, Andrea Whittaker, Lenore Manderson

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Health system governance for injury care in low- and middle-income countries: a survey of policymakers and policy implementors by Alice Sitch, Justine Davies, Kathryn Chu, Stephen Tabiri, Junaid Razzak, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Alemayehu Amberbir, Abebe Bekele, Agnieszka Ignatowicz, Mohammed Bukari, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Barnabas Alayande, Pascal Nzasabimana, Jean Claude Byiringiro, Huba Atiq, Komal Abdul Rahim, Jane Acquaye, Anita Eseenam Agbeko, Napoleon Bellua Sam, Leila Ghalichi, Denys Ndangurura, Irene Bagahirwa, Dominic Konadu-Yeboah, Frederick Sarfo-Antwi, Lambert Nzungize, Ntombekhaya Tshabalala, Richard Osei, Tamlyn MacQuene, Zaheer Babar Chand, Zabin Wajidali, Adams Dramani, Ebenezer Kwame Amofa, Eric Twizeyimana, Fazila Sahibjan, Ghislaine Umwali, Mehreen Mustafa, Nadine Mugisha, Tariq Jakhro

“…Introduction Good health system governance is essential for reducing high mortality and morbidity after injury in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unfortunately, the current state of governance for injury care is not known. …”
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