Paternal pregnancy intention and breastfeeding duration: findings from the national survey of family growth (Publications)
Objectives Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, less than a fifth of American mothers breastfeed for the recommended duration. Paternal support plays a major role in maternal and child health outcom
Association between breastfeeding duration and type of birth attendant (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Healthcare providers play an integral role in breastfeeding education and subsequent practices; however, the education and support provided to patients may differ by type of provider. Th
The interrelationship between repeat cesarean section, smoking status, and breastfeeding duration (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The rate of breastfeeding duration is staggeringly low with only one-quarter of infants in the United States being exclusively breastfed at 6 months. Maternal smoking and mode of delivery
Stigma-directed services (Stig2Health) to improve 'linkage to care' for people living with HIV in rural Tanzania: study protocol for a nested pre-post... (Publications)
Background: HIV-related stigma is a major barrier to the timely linkage and retention of patients in HIV care in sub-Saharan Africa, where most people living with HIV/AIDS reside. In this implementati
Perceived water-related risk factors of Buruli ulcer in two villages of south-central Côte d’Ivoire (Publications)
Background Buruli ulcer, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a neglected tropical skin disease that is primarily endemic in West and Central Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire. Studies indicate that M.
Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution and stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Background Stroke remains the second cause of death worldwide. The mechanisms underlying the adverse association of exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) with overall cardiovascular disease
Care cascades for hypertension and diabetes: cross-sectional evaluation of rural districts in Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and diabetes, are rapidly rising in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitating health systems transformations. In Tanzania, current policies
Increased levels of anti-PfCSP antibodies in post-pubertal females versus males immunized with PfSPZ Vaccine does not translate into increased... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: While prior research has shown differences in the risk of malaria infection and sickness between males and females, little is known about sex differences in vaccine-induced immunity to mal
Associations between extreme temperatures and cardiovascular cause-specific mortality: results from 27 countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Existing studies on the association between temperatures and cardiovascular deaths have been limited in geographic zones and
Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for malaria prevention (Publications)
Objectives: This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows:. To assess the effectiveness of volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents (VPSRs) for preventing new ca
