A cross-sectional analysis of publication of pediatric global health abstracts from seven major international conferences

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0002523
• Publication Date: 2023-10-25T17:30:13Z
• Authors: Catherine Shari; Tory Prynn; Sarah Mohammedahm...; Tommy Davis; Jeesoo Lee; Gandolina Melhem; Hussein K. Manji; Brittany L. Murray; Richard Omore; Shayli Patel; Stephanie J. Sirna; Adrianna L. Westb...; Chidiebere V. Ugwu; Sabira A. Versi; Karim P. Manji; Chris A. Rees
• Keywords: Global Health; Asia-Pacific

Research presented at conferences may increase context-specific evidence in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where global childhood disease burden is greatest massive relative deficits research persist. Publication of studies necessary for complete results dissemination. Our objective was to determine the frequency publication pediatric health conference abstracts identify factors associated with publication. We conducted a cross-sectional study that reported least one LMIC seven major scientific 2017, 2018, 2019. used PubMed, EMBASE Google Scholar search publications as abstracts. created Kaplan-Meier curve cumulative incidence predetermined abstract-level create multivariable Cox proportional hazard model time There were 8,105 reviewed 1,433 (17.7%) or more LMICs. The probability 33.6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 31.2-36.1%) 24 months 46.6% CI 44.0-49.3%) 48 months. Abstracts East Asia Pacific (adjusted ratio [aHR] 3.06, 95% 1.74-5.24), South (aHR 2.25, 1.30-3.91%), upper-middle-income (1.50, 1.12-2.02) published sooner than those LMICs Europe Central lower-middle-income countries, respectively. Fewer half peer-reviewed journals up four years after presentation international conferences. Efforts are urgently needed promote widespread long-lasting dissemination provide robust base both clinical care policy related child health.