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COVID-19 and Female Genital Mutilation/ Cutting and child marriage: An online multi-country cross sectional survey.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage are prevalent in many countries in Asia and Africa. These practices are a violation of human rights and have significant impacts on the physical and mental well-being of those affected. COVID-19 restrictions such as lockdowns and closure of schools may have influenced the occurrence of FGM/C and child marriage. This analysis reported on the impact of these restrictions on FGM/C and child marriage Read More >>>
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Determinants Of Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers In Oicha Health District, Democratic Republic Of Congo
A study conducted in the Oicha Health District of the Democratic Republic of the Congo revealed that 58% of healthcare workers were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Using a cross-sectional survey of 248 respondents, the research identified key determinants of vaccine hesitancy, including beliefs about vaccine safety, effectiveness, necessity, and availability. The findings underscore the need for targeted communication and behavior change strategies to improve vaccine uptake among healthcare workers, offering valuable insights for public health policymakers. Read More
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Changes in Solo and Partnered Sexual Behaviors following the First COVID-19 Wave: Data from an International Study of 26 Countries.
A global study from the International Sexual Health And REproductive Health during COVID-19 (I-SHARE) project, involving 19,654 adults across 26 countries, explored how solo and partnered sexual behaviors changed during the first wave of COVID-19. Using a three-point scale (decreased, no change, increased), participants reported on behaviors such as masturbation, cuddling, sex with partners, sexting, and viewing explicit media. These findings highlight the importance of considering both individual and structural influences on sexual behavior during public health crises to better support sexual
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Management of Psychosocial and Sexual Complains Among Cancer Patients in the African Context
The study aimed to assess the capacity of healthcare providers to manage these often-overlooked aspects of cancer care and to propose a culturally appropriate algorithm for psychosocial and sexual care. By systematically reviewing literature from 2000 to 2021, six eligible studies were identified and analyzed to chart the psychosocial and sexual complications associated with cancer and its treatment. The findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen healthcare systems and provider training to address these challenges. The proposed algorithm is designed to be integrated into primary healthc
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Amref Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) model for female genital mutilation/cutting, teenage pregnancies, and child, early and forced marriages in Kenya
The Amref Alternative Rites of Passage (ARP) model, launched in 2009, has supported around 20,000 girls in rejecting female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and transitioning into adulthood through culturally sensitive, non-harmful ceremonies. Despite its long-standing implementation, there is limited evidence on ARP’s effectiveness in eliminating FGM/C. To address this, Amref has introduced a digital tracking tool to monitor outcomes for girls who have and haven’t participated in ARP, focusing on its impact on FGM/C, teenage pregnancy, and child, early, and forced marriages among adoles
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Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19 Restrictions: A Study of 30 Countries From the I-SHARE Consortium
This cross-sectional study from the International Sexual Health and Reproductive Health (I-SHARE) project examined intimate partner violence (IPV) during COVID-19 restrictions across 30 countries between July 2020 and February 2021. Among 23,067 participants, 7% reported experiencing IPV during the restrictions, a decrease from 9.2% before the restrictions. The study found that sexual minorities and individuals facing economic hardship were more likely to experience IPV, especially those cohabiting with partners. Interestingly, stricter COVID-19 restrictions and living in urban or semi-urban a
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Infectious disease outbreaks in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region in 2019
This study analyzed infectious disease outbreaks in the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) during 2019, highlighting the region’s vulnerability due to fragile health systems and ongoing humanitarian crises. Ten countries reported 24 outbreaks caused by 13 pathogens, including cholera, dengue, measles, MERS, and XDR typhoid fever, resulting in over one million suspected and confirmed cases and more than 1,500 deaths (CFR 0.17%). While enhanced surveillance has helped reduce cases in some areas, the study emphasizes the urgent need to strengthen country-level heal
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Challenges in controlling the Ebola outbreak in two prefectures in Guinea: why did communities continue to resist?
The Ebola outbreak emerged in a remote corner of Guinea in December 2013, and spread into Liberia and Sierra Leone in the context of weak health systems. In this paper, we report on the main challenges faced by frontline health services and by communities including their perceptions and views on the current Ebola response in the Prefectures of Coyah and Forecariah in Guinea. A cross-sectional study was conducted in December 2014 using mixed approaches: (i) Desk review; (ii) Interviews; and (iii) Direct observation. Read More >>> Read More
