[HTML][HTML] The economics of healthcare access: a scoping review on the economic impact of healthcare access for vulnerable urban populations in low-and middle …
Background The growing urban population imposes additional challenges for health
systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the economic burden …
systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the economic burden …
[HTML][HTML] Older adults with non-communicable chronic conditions and their health care access amid COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross …
Background Burgeoning burden of non-communicable disease among older adults is one of
the emerging public health problems. In the COVID-19 pandemic, health services in low-and …
the emerging public health problems. In the COVID-19 pandemic, health services in low-and …
[HTML][HTML] The role of the private sector in the COVID-19 pandemic: experiences from four health systems
As societies urbanize, their populations have become increasingly dependent on the private
sector for essential services. The way the private sector responds to health emergencies …
sector for essential services. The way the private sector responds to health emergencies …
[HTML][HTML] A contextual exploration of healthcare service use in urban slums in Nigeria
Introduction Many urban residents in low-and middle-income countries live in unfavorable
conditions with few healthcare facilities, calling to question the long-held view of urban …
conditions with few healthcare facilities, calling to question the long-held view of urban …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of HIV in slums area: a systematic review and meta-analysis
M Behzadifar, SJ Ehsanzadeh, B Darvishi Teli… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global
health burden, particularly affecting vulnerable populations residing in slum areas which is …
health burden, particularly affecting vulnerable populations residing in slum areas which is …
Social vulnerability, exposure to environmental risk factors, and accessibility of healthcare services: Evidence from 2,000+ informal settlements in Argentina
A Palacios, J Gabosi, CR Williams… - Social Science & …, 2022 - Elsevier
Globally, the question of how to improve the living standards of the inhabitants of informal
settlements is a key political concern. These neighborhoods are characterized by economic …
settlements is a key political concern. These neighborhoods are characterized by economic …
[HTML][HTML] Preference and willingness to receive non-communicable disease services from primary healthcare facilities in Bangladesh: A qualitative study
Abstract Background In Bangladesh, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing
rapidly and account for approximately 68% of mortality and 64% of disease burden. NCD …
rapidly and account for approximately 68% of mortality and 64% of disease burden. NCD …
[HTML][HTML] Improving health and social care services for slum-dwelling older adults: Perspectives of health professionals
PYA Attafuah, IHJ Everink, C Lohrmann… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background Besides confronting the challenges of a growing older population, developing
countries are dealing with limited resources and infrastructure, to ensure good health and …
countries are dealing with limited resources and infrastructure, to ensure good health and …
Social determinants of chronic diseases reporting among slum dwellers in Egypt
S Abdel-Rahman, E Khater, MNA Fattah… - Journal of Biosocial …, 2024 - cambridge.org
The high prevalence of chronic diseases in urban slums poses increasing challenges to
future social and economic development for these disadvantaged areas. Assessing the …
future social and economic development for these disadvantaged areas. Assessing the …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among urban slum dwellers in Bangladesh
Background In low-and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, urban slum dwellers
are particualry vulnerable to hypertension due to inadequate facilities for screening and …
are particualry vulnerable to hypertension due to inadequate facilities for screening and …