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Ordeals of Sexually Violated Women and Access to Comprehensive Healthcare: A Case Study of Victims of Sexual Violence in North Kivu, Eastern Congo

May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-18-2068
Brigitte Katshiete Mbuisi EaleCorresponding author

Background: The impact of sexual violence in any community is extremely devastating and women in the Eastern part of the Congo are no exception. Sexual violence not only affects the health of women, but it impacts their social life within the community too. Objective: The study aims to investigate t…

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales at a quaternary public hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Ascertaining the clinical and molecular paradigm shift following COVID-19

Oct 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-26-6425
Nitesh BrijlalCorresponding author

Background Extensive carbapenem use has resulted in an increasing occurrence of difficult-to-treat resistant gram-negative bacteria (DTR-GNB), such as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CREs). The international antimicrobial resistance (AMR) landscape was profoundly impacted due to varying antib…

Skilled Birth Attendance and Quality of Life among Young Mothers in Eastern Uganda: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-26-6308
Joan NakkaziCorresponding author

Introduction Skilled birth attendance (SBA) is a proven intervention for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality through the prevention and management of childbirth complications. While its survival benefits are well established, less is known about its association with health-related…

Survival Differences After Diagnosis of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer by Race and Ethnicity and Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomic Status

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-7061.jcrc-26-6320
Chun R. ChaoCorresponding author

Background The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (eoCRC), diagnosed at age <50 years, is increasing in the United States. Prior studies using national and state cancer databases have observed higher eoCRC mortality after diagnosis among non-Hispanic Black (NHB) patients. These studies, howe…

A Framework for Achieving an Adequate and Effective Health Care System Through Primary Care in Grenada: A Systematic Review

Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2640-690X.jfm-26-6001
Tiffany McLeishCorresponding author

With an emphasis on the implications for Grenada, this systematic study delves into the complexities of setting up a successful primary healthcare system in tiny island states. It is emphasized how crucial primary healthcare is as a community-based, preventative paradigm and how it improves general…

Uncovering the Gaps and Linkages: Exploring Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Experiences for Clinicians and Parents within One Northern Community

Feb 2026
Christina DeRocheCorresponding author

The current research assessed gaps and barriers related to perinatal mental health service access by parents during COVID-19, as well as service providers’ knowledge and provision of PMAD services, in one Northern community, where rural and remote healthcare is a daily reality, and recruitment and r…

Mathematical Modelling of Typhoid Fever Transmission Dynamics and Intervention Impact in Harare, Zimbabwe (2018–2020)

Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-2811.jmbr-25-5731
Innocent MukeredziCorresponding author

Background Typhoid fever remains a significant public health issue in Harare City, Zimbabwe, exacerbated by recurrent outbreaks between 2018 and 2020. Key challenges, including inadequate water supply and sanitation infrastructure, high population density, and limited healthcare access, have intensi…

Recruitment Strategies and Challenges in a Pilot HIV Prevention Study among Cisgender Black Women in Houston, Texas

Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-25-5715
Lucy CoutureCorresponding author

Recruitment for research studies focused on communicable diseases such as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) has historically been challenging, particularly among populations who have been underrepresented in media messaging, yet maintain a significant vulnerability to new HIV cases, like Black wome…

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Toward Better Care for Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria: A Review of Challenges and Interventions

Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1977.jd-25-5754
Grace Valentine OlagunjuCorresponding author

With more than 150,000 affected infants annually, Nigeria bears the largest burden worldwide of sickle cell disease (SCD), making it a significant public health concern. The management of SCD in Nigeria is challenging, despite advancements in medical research and increased knowledge. This review exa…

Assessing The Nutritional Status and Health Outcomes of Women and Children in Rajshahi, Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Study

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-24-5360
Rashed AlamCorresponding author

Background Malnutrition is a significant public health issue in Bangladesh, particularly impacting women and children. Rajshahi, marked by socio-economic disparities, offers a distinctive context to explore the nutritional status and health outcomes of these vulnerable groups. Objectives This study…

Proteomic and Genomic Techniques in Medical Research: Applications in Cancer, Diagnostics, and Personalized Medicine

Nov 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2326-0793.jpgr-25-5573
Oghenetega E. ImiruayeCorresponding author

Advancements in proteomic and genomic technologies have transformed molecular biology by enabling comprehensive analysis of biological systems at the molecular level. This literature review explores the evolution, methodologies, and practical applications of key proteomic and genomic techniques. In…

Economic Masculinity Support and Well-Being of Married Women in Luwero District, Uganda: A Cross-sectional Study

Aug 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-25-5609
Priscillie KankindiCorresponding author

Economic masculinity support is paramount in promoting women’s well-being through numerous ways, including enhancing access to healthcare, education, and financial freedom, hence fostering equitable distribution of household responsibilities. However, studies examining the relationship between econo…

Health Practitioner Burnout, Safety Implications, and Programmatic Fixes: A Systematic Literature Review of Current Literature Reviews—200 Proof*

Feb 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-25-5436
Ralph J JohnsonCorresponding author

High rates of workplace psychological stress and burnout have been chronic among Healthcare Practitioners. Research shows that Healthcare Practitioner psychological stress / burnout is related to poor quality of care and a high probability of making medical errors and mishaps resulting in harm to pa…

Journal of Death Open Access

Research Study Reveals Factors That Impacted Ohio Funeral Director Attrition and Retention Rates

Jan 2025
Tyler J. O’BrienCorresponding author

A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted to obtain facts and details about the lived experiences of Ohio funeral directors during their first five years of licensure. The goal of the study was to understand these lived experiences as told by funeral directors to understand better the facto…

Prevalence and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida species from patients attending Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Sep 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-4721.ijcm-24-5126
D. N Girah.Corresponding author

The development of medical therapy and patients profile has led to a rise in the incidence of nosocomial fungal infection. The frequency of candidiasis has surged worldwide, and the prevalent of healthcare diseases are now Candida species. Candida species causes a range of human infections known as…

Mental Health Disparities Among LGBTQ+ Youth and The Strategies to Promote Their Well-Being

Jun 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-24-5106
Masoud MohammadnezhadCorresponding author

Introduction Compared to their heterosexual counterparts, cisgender LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience numerous mental health conditions, for instance, suicidal ideation, stress, and anxiety. This study aimed to explore mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ youth while identifying strategie…

Unveiling Gender Disparities in ADHD: A Literature Review on Factors and Impacts of Late Diagnosis in Females (2010-2023)

May 2024
Kayla AlmekhlafiCorresponding author

This exploratory study investigates factors and consequences of underdiagnoses or late diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in females favoring males in the referral, diagnosis, and treatment processes resulting in  gender disparities. A literature review in PubMed, PsychINFO…

Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Among Clinical Officers at Kiambu County

Mar 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2640-690X.jfm-24-5016
Kevin MurigiCorresponding author

Background Antibiotics are the most prescribed medications worldwide. Global consumption rose by 65% in 76 low and middle-income countries between the years 2000 and 2015. According to the World Health Organization, improper administration of antibiotics occurs in over 60% of people with upper respi…

A Study on Nutraceuticals

Mar 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-24-4921
Manya BajajCorresponding author

Hippocrates trusted foodstuff, maybe medicine, and healthcare management, administration, and costing are important. Nutraceuticals, derived from "nutrition" and "pharmaceutical," cover differing healing areas like “antagonistic-hard, cold and cough, sleep difficulties, digestion, cancer prevention,…

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