The Role of Psychology Towards Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Wellbeing in South Africa by Ntombophelo Sithole-Tetani

“…Findings revealed that despite the significant contributions that can be made by psychology, the barriers to integrating psychology into health systems are as complex as applying a psychological approach to achieving sustainable health outcomes. …”
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Quality Evaluation of the Care Process for Type 2 Diabetics by Addys Díaz Piñera, Lisbeth Fernández González, Armando Rodríguez Salvá, Armando Humberto Seuc Jo, Nelsy Álvarez Mesa

“…<br /><strong>Method:</strong> an investigation of health systems and services was carried out, using a two-stage conglomerate sampling. …”
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Evaluation of choices and time spent on an open online elective course by undergraduate medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic by Z Mfeka, A Turner, J E Wolvaardt, D Muganhiri

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Ethnic and racial discrimination in maternal health care in Mexico: a neglected challenge in the search for universal health coverage by Edson Serván-Mori, Sergio Meneses-Navarro, Rocío García-Díaz, Diego Cerecero-García, David Contreras-Loya, Octavio Gómez-Dantés, Arachu Castro

“…Documenting progress in reducing maternal health inequities, particularly given the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ethnic minorities, is essential to improving equity in health systems. Methods We conducted a population-based, pooled cross-sectional, and retrospective analysis for 2009–2023, using data from the last three waves (2014, 2018, and 2023) of a nationally representative demographic survey (ENADID). …”
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Association of ambient temperature with social isolation among the community-dwelling Chinese older adults: A cross-sectional study in Hong Kong by Eliza Lai-Yi Wong, Hong Qiu, Kin-Fai Ho, Annie Wai-Ling Cheung, Hera Leung, Frank Youhua Chen, Eng-Kiong Yeoh

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Country-Specific Roadmaps for Scaling Up Integrated Care in Belgium, Slovenia, and Cambodia – Lessons Learned from the SCUBY Project by Martin Heine, Monika Martens, Daniel Boateng, Grace Marie Ku, Roy Remmen, Edwin Wouters, Srean Chhim, Por Ir, Antonjia Poplas Susič, Wim van Damme, Josefien van Olmen, Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, on behalf of the SCUBY consortium

“…Results: Roadmap elements differed according to priority needs, features of the (health) systems, and partly reflected the position of the SCUBY research team within each country. …”
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Adaptation and validation of the Children’s Surgical Assessment Tool for Rwandan district hospitals by Sarah Nuss, Jean Paul Majyambere, Edmond Ntaganda, Callum Forbes, Jonathan Nkurunziza, Carol Mugabo, Vincent Cubaka, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier

“…An expert panel of surgeons, anaesthesiologists, paediatricians, and health systems strengthening experts were invited to participate based on their experience with paediatric surgical or anaesthetic care at district hospitals or with health systems strengthening in the Rwandan context. …”
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Trends and distribution patterns of infant mortality and maternal HIV positivity in South Africa: A decade review (2007 - 2016) by M Makhele, N Ledibane, H Ramatsoma, A Musekiwa

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Optimising Health Literacy and Access of Service Provision to Community Dwelling Older People with Diabetes Receiving Home Nursing Support by Dianne Goeman, Sue Conway, Ralph Norman, Jo Morley, Rona Weerasuriya, Richard H. Osborne, Alison Beauchamp

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Comparison of modelled diffusion-derived electrical conductivities found using magnetic resonance imaging by Sasha Hakhu, Leland S. Hu, Scott Beeman, Rosalind J. Sadleir

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Interactions between Host and Oral Commensal Microorganisms are Key Events in Health and Disease Status by Mahmoud Rouabhia

“…The oral cavity has sometimes been described as a mirror that reflects a person's health. Systemic diseases such as diabetes or vitamin deficiency may be seen as alterations in the oral mucosa. …”
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A pathway from fragmentation to interoperability through standards-based enterprise architecture to enhance patient safety by Zoie Shui-Yee Wong, Yang Gong, Shin Ushiro

“…To improve patient safety in this era of generative AI, it is crucial to develop a standards-driven, ontology-based architecture for patient safety that can seamlessly integrate with health systems, thereby facilitating effective detection and monitoring potentially preventable harms in healthcare. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of post-neonatal mortality in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey by Alebachew Ferede Zegeye, Desale Bihonegn Asmamaw, Wubshet D. Negash, Wubshet D. Negash, Tadele Biresaw Belachew, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Tsegaw Amare Baykeda, Samrawit Mihret Fetene, Banchlay Addis, Sisay Maru Wubante, Abel Endawkie, Tadesse Tarik Tamir

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Social support perception in parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus by Natalia Macarena Maureira MIranda, Claudia Maribel Muñoz Pavez, Maria Cecilia Toffoletto Toffoletto, Ángel Roco Videla

“…<br /><strong>Objective:</strong> to describe the perception of parent caregivers about family support and Health Systems at the beginning of their children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.…”
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Political factors and arrangements influencing primary health care financing and resource allocation: A scoping review protocol. by Henrique Sant'Anna Dias, Adelyne Maria Mendes Pereira, Elisabete de Fátima Polo de Almeida Nunes, Caroline Pagani Martins, Marcela Castilho, Fernanda de Freitas Mendonça, Luciana Dias de Lima

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Primary health care is a key element in the structuring and coordination of health systems, contributing to overall coverage and performance. …”
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L’Ayurveda by Lucie Dejouhanet

“…WHO encourages traditional medicine development in Southern countries, expecting an improvement in the health of populations forgotten by biomedical health systems. But the Ayurveda sector chose a more ambitious way for developing. …”
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What are the characteristics of disposable electronic cigarettes users in Switzerland? A quantitative study among 14–25 year olds by Luc Lebon, Karin Zürcher, Lorraine Chok, Diana Fernandes-Palhares, Jérémy Cros, Alexandre Dubuis, Cathy Berthouzoz, Yara Barrense-Dias

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Equity in vaccination against COVID-19: Lessons from child immunization by Rajeev Sadanandan

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Patient-reported outcome measures for post-COVID-19 condition: a systematic review of instruments and measurement properties by Christian Apfelbacher, Christine Blome, Katharina Piontek, Ann-Kristin Baalmann, Theresa Donhauser, Nina Stoletzki

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Action against birth defects: if not now, when? by Kathleen Strong, Judith Robb-McCord, Salimah Walani, Cecilia Mellado, Lorenzo D. Botto, Guillermo Lay-Son, Theresa Diaz, Tahmina Banu, Kokila Lakhoo, Anshu Banerjee

“…These are evidenced-based and affordable, but require low- and middle-income countries to strengthened their health systems. Action against birth defects now will prevent premature deaths and long-term disability, and lead to stronger, more resilient health systems.…”
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