scholarly journals Yield of HIV-associated tuberculosis during intensified case finding in resource-limited settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Kranzer ◽  
Rein MGJ Houben ◽  
Judith R Glynn ◽  
Linda-Gail Bekker ◽  
Robin Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Finding ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Intensified Case Finding

Interventions for smoking cessation with supporting of health staff in low - and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis study

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 68-82
Author(s):  
Do Thi Thanh Toan ◽  
Chun Huang- Erick Wan ◽  
Nguyen Thu Anh ◽  
Pham Ngoc Yen ◽  
Luu Ngoc Minh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trials ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Resource Limited

The level of smoking cessation support in hospitals are low, especially in resource limited settings. Current healthcare systems are not well organized to address the issue. This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions initiated in health facilities in resource-limited settings. A systematic review using meta-analysis techniques was applied. Bibliographic databases included PubMed, Medline, LILACS, the United States Clinical Trials and the Cochrane Collaboration Library. Eligibility criteria included smoking cessation intervention studies were published in English or Vietnamese, from the year 1990 to 2018. Study designs were randomized controlled trials, quasi-randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and before and after studies. Populations were limited to those in low and middle-income countries. Interventions were limited smoking cessation programs conducted in health facilities. 17 studies had included for the reviewing. 12 studies had been assessed to the meta-analysis. The proportion of successful smoking cessation in 6 months follow-up were range from 11.7% to 62.2% for the intervention group. In 12 months, follow-up, the abstinence rate ranges from 13.6% to 73%. The popularly of medical staff support the intervention was the physicians (8/17, 47.1%) and doctor (5/17, 29.4%). The evidence from our study suggests that the abstinence rate can be affected by the supporting of medical staff follow the smoking cessation (SC) program.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource‐Limited Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 1915-1927 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. Ciaranello ◽  
Yuchiao Chang ◽  
Andrea V. Margulis ◽  
Adam Bernstein ◽  
Ingrid V. Bassett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Resource Limited

scholarly journals Epidemiology of hepatitis E virus infection in animals in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdou Fatawou Modiyinji ◽  
Jean Joel Bigna ◽  
Sebastien Kenmoe ◽  
Fredy Brice N. Simo ◽  
Marie A. Amougou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Study Selection ◽  
Language Restriction

Abstract Background Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of acute hepatitis in humans worldwide and have high burden in the resource-limited countries. Better knowledge of the epidemiology of hepatitis in animals in Africa can help to understand the epidemiology among humans. The objective of this study was to summarize the prevalence of HEV infection and distribution of HEV genotypes among animals in Africa. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we comprehensively searched PubMed, EMBASE, African Journals Online, and Africa Index Medicus from January 1st, 2000 to March 22th, 2020 without any language restriction. We considered cross-sectional studies of HEV infection in animals in Africa. Study selection, data extraction, and methodological quality of included studies were done independently by two investigators. Prevalence data were pooled using the random-effects meta-analysis. This review was registered in PROSPERO, CRD42018087684. Results Twenty-five studies (13 species and 6983 animals) were included. The prevalence (antibodies or ribonucleic acid [RNA]) of HEV infection in animals varied widely depending on biological markers of HEV infection measured: 23.4% (95% confidence interval; 12.0–37.2) for anti-HEV immunoglobulins G, 13.1% (3.1–28.3) for anti-HEV immunoglobulins M, and 1.8% (0.2–4.3) for RNA; with substantial heterogeneity. In subgroup analysis, the immunoglobulins G seroprevalence was higher among pigs 37.8% (13.9–65.4). The following HEV genotypes were reported in animals: Rat-HEV genotype 1 (rats and horses), HEV-3 (pigs), HEV-7 (dromedaries), and Bat hepeviruses (bats). Conclusions We found a high prevalence of HEV infection in animals in Africa and HEV genotypes close to that of humans. Some animals in Africa could be the reservoir of HEV, highlighting the need of molecular epidemiological studies for investigating zoonotic transmission.

scholarly journals COVID-19 control strategies and intervention effects in resource limited settings: A modeling study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252570
Author(s):  
Kiran Raj Pandey ◽  
Anup Subedee ◽  
Bishesh Khanal ◽  
Bhagawan Koirala
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
Case Finding ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Active Case Finding ◽  
Resource Limited Settings ◽  
Peak Demand ◽  
Active Case ◽  
Resource Limited ◽  
Base Scenario ◽  
Annual Mortality

Introduction Many countries with weaker health systems are struggling to put together a coherent strategy against the COVID-19 epidemic. We explored COVID-19 control strategies that could offer the greatest benefit in resource limited settings. Methods Using an age-structured SEIR model, we explored the effects of COVID-19 control interventions–a lockdown, physical distancing measures, and active case finding (testing and isolation, contact tracing and quarantine)–implemented individually and in combination to control a hypothetical COVID-19 epidemic in Kathmandu (population 2.6 million), Nepal. Results A month-long lockdown will delay peak demand for hospital beds by 36 days, as compared to a base scenario of no intervention (peak demand at 108 days (IQR 97-119); a 2 month long lockdown will delay it by 74 days, without any difference in annual mortality, or healthcare demand volume. Year-long physical distancing measures will reduce peak demand to 36% (IQR 23%-46%) and annual morality to 67% (IQR 48%-77%) of base scenario. Following a month long lockdown with ongoing physical distancing measures and an active case finding intervention that detects 5% of the daily infection burden could reduce projected morality and peak demand by more than 99%. Conclusion Limited resource settings are best served by a combination of early and aggressive case finding with ongoing physical distancing measures to control the COVID-19 epidemic. A lockdown may be helpful until combination interventions can be put in place but is unlikely to reduce annual mortality or healthcare demand.

Depression Case Finding in Individuals with Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 937-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra S. Goodarzi ◽  
Bria S. Mele ◽  
Derek J. Roberts ◽  
Jayna Holroyd-Leduc
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Case Finding
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