A5011501404- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Sex work and related issues
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Policy and Management
University Hospital Heidelberg
2019-2024
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics
2021-2024
Heidelberg University
2019-2024
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit
2021
This study aims to describe malnutrition among children under five and the food insecurity status during current conflict in Yemen.Data were obtained from a Yemeni nutrition surveillance program (pilot phase) targeting 4142 households with 5276 two governorates (Ibb Sana'a).Global acute was found 13.3% of overall screened children, while 4.9% had severe (SAM) 8.4% moderate malnutrition. One-fifth six months age acutely malnourished, followed by years at 18.5% based on weight-for-height z...
Aims Most glucose self-monitoring devices have been developed with high-income countries in mind. We a target product profile (TPP) for new technologies users low- and middle-income (LMICs). Methods A draft TPP including 39 characteristics was by an expert group diabetes specialists, device people diabetes, incorporating findings from qualitative research LMICs. Each characteristic had minimal optimal requirements two use cases, frequent sporadic use. Characteristics requiring refinement...
Many adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) experience gender-based violence (GBV) in Tanzania only few seek GBV health services following violence. The objectives of our study are (1) to evaluate knowledge among AGYW, (2) explore their perceptions experiences with service quality (3) access comprehensive services. This employed an explanatory, sequential mixed methods design two districts Dar es Salaam, (Kinondoni Temeke). A quantitative cross-sectional survey AGYW (n = 403) between 15-24...
(1) Background: Gender-based violence (GBV) is widespread globally and has a myriad of adverse effects but vastly under-reported. Health care workers are among the first responders in GBV. The objective this study was to assess knowledge health with regard GBV related management guidelines implementation. (2) Methods: employed descriptive, sequential mix-method study, beginning quantitative part, followed by qualitative component. Qualitative analysis conducted using content framework...
Despite positive NCD policies in recent years, majority of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) health systems are inadequately prepared to deliver comprehensive first-line care for NCDs. Primary (PHC) settings countries like Malawi and Zambia could be a doorway effectively manage NCDs by moving away from delivering only episodic providing an integrated approach over time. As part collaborative system strengthening project, we assessed compared the preparedness operational capacity two target networks...
Aim: Although the COVID-19 vaccine in Malawi has been well taken up and encouraged by current administration, many individuals either are hesitant to get vaccinated for or refuse do so. Research uncovered associated demographic psychological reasons, but there is a lack of qualitative work involving across explore reasons this hesitancy. We aimed factors leading hesitation and/or refusal vaccination Malawi. Methods: The study utilized an online survey collect free-text responses assess...
Abstract Background In recent years, there has been greater recognition of the important role community health volunteers in many countries and their informs programs. This include education, provision services such as screening, monitoring referral to facilities. Their roles are better understood areas communicable diseases like HIV infection, Tuberculosis Malaria however little is known about non-communicable diseases. study seeks explore perception CHVs’ functions, tasks, fulfilment...
Background and Objective: Gender-based violence (GBV) health services can offer lifesaving prevention treatment, particularly for GBV survivors among adolescent girls young women (AGYW), which includes post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) provisions, counseling, referrals to other programs. Although there are many benefits services, such as HIV prevention, sexual reproductive rights, mental well-being, the number remains small who access these following violence. This study was focused on...
Objectives: Many developing countries utilize the services of community health volunteers (CHVs) to enhance healthcare in underserved regions. Evaluating client satisfaction with CHVs' performance is crucial for ensuring effective utilization their services. This study aims assess clients' provision basic reproductive by CHVs governorates Ibb and Al Mahweet, Yemen.
Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Malawi they come second as the leading death adults after HIV AIDS. The World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted importance NCD monitoring key action which were adopted by Member States addressing NCDs. framework is composed nine global targets 25 indicators aimed at combating for four main This study to examine existing national tools, activities gaps based on WHO Global Monitoring Framework...