Cardiovascular disease and hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: burden, risk and interventions
FP Cappuccio, MA Miller - Internal and emergency medicine, 2016 - Springer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart failure and kidney disease, has been
common in sub-Saharan Africa for many years, and rapid urbanization is causing an …
common in sub-Saharan Africa for many years, and rapid urbanization is causing an …
The path to longer and healthier lives for all Africans by 2030: the Lancet Commission on the future of health in sub-Saharan Africa
IA Agyepong, N Sewankambo, A Binagwaho… - The Lancet, 2017 - thelancet.com
Executive summary Sub-Saharan Africa's health challenges are numerous and wide-
ranging. Most sub-Saharan countries face a double burden of traditional, persisting health …
ranging. Most sub-Saharan countries face a double burden of traditional, persisting health …
A bibliometric analysis of COVID-19 research in Africa
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented global research effort to
build a body of knowledge that can inform mitigation strategies. We carried out a bibliometric …
build a body of knowledge that can inform mitigation strategies. We carried out a bibliometric …
Evaluating the promise of inclusion of African ancestry populations in genomics
AR Bentley, SL Callier, CN Rotimi - NPJ genomic medicine, 2020 - nature.com
The lack of representation of diverse ancestral backgrounds in genomic research is well-
known, and the resultant scientific and ethical limitations are becoming increasingly …
known, and the resultant scientific and ethical limitations are becoming increasingly …
Strengthening research capacity: a systematic review of manuscript writing and publishing interventions for researchers in low-income and middle-income countries
Introduction Health researchers from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) are
under-represented in the academic literature. Scientific writing and publishing interventions …
under-represented in the academic literature. Scientific writing and publishing interventions …
Adolescent experiences of pregnancy in low-and middle-income countries: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
R Crooks, C Bedwell, T Lavender - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 - Springer
Background Fertility rates among adolescents have fallen globally, yet the greatest
incidence remains in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Gaining insight into …
incidence remains in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Gaining insight into …
Article processing charges are stalling the progress of African researchers: a call for urgent reforms
J Nabyonga-Orem, JA Asamani, T Nyirenda… - BMJ global …, 2020 - gh.bmj.com
A 2018 analysis showed that countries of the WHO African region received only 0.65% of
global research grants. 3 This is not peculiar to Africa—for example, in Pakistan, only 2% of …
global research grants. 3 This is not peculiar to Africa—for example, in Pakistan, only 2% of …
Dominance and leadership in research activities: Collaboration between countries of differing human development is reflected through authorship order and …
Introduction Scientific collaboration is an important mechanism that enables the integration
of the least developed countries into research activities. In the present study, we use the …
of the least developed countries into research activities. In the present study, we use the …
Striving towards true equity in global health: a checklist for bilateral research partnerships
DZ Hodson, YM Etoundi, S Parikh… - PLOS Global Public …, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Interest in “global health” among schools of medicine, public health, and other health
disciplines in high-income countries (HIC) continues to rise. Persistent power imbalances …
disciplines in high-income countries (HIC) continues to rise. Persistent power imbalances …
Personalizing medicine in Africa: current state, progress and challenges
Personalized medicine has been identified as a powerful tool for addressing the myriad of
health issues facing different health systems globally. Although recent studies have …
health issues facing different health systems globally. Although recent studies have …