Purpose Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) strategies are commonly used in pediatric oncology. Patterns may vary based on country income. We systematically reviewed published studies describing T&CM use among pediatric oncology patients in low-income countries (LIC/LMIC), middle-income countries (UMIC), and high-income countries (HIC). Objectives included describing estimated prevale...

We read with interest the study by Andrews et al. [1] and the related correspondence from Shrestha et al. [2]. We share the concern that clinical examination (and observations) appear(s) to be perceived as relatively unimportant in both the detection of the unwell patient and in the titration of interventions such as fluids, oxygen, antibiotics and vasopressors in LMICs. Studies have highlighte...

INTRODUCTION While women and girls are disproportionately at risk of HIV acquisition, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), globally men and women comprise similar proportions of people living with HIV who are eligible for antiretroviral therapy. However, men represent only approximately 41% of those receiving antiretroviral therapy globally. There has been limited study of m...

INTRODUCTION To facilitate provision of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), a better understanding of potential demand and user preferences is required. This review assessed awareness and willingness to use oral PrEP among men who have sex with men (MSM) in LMIC. METHODS Electronic literature search of Cochrane library, Embase, PubMed, PsychINFO, CINHAL...

BACKGROUND Non-communicable disease (NCD) is increasing rapidly in low and middle-income countries (LMIC), and is associated with tobacco use, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity. There is little evidence for up-scaled interventions at the population level to reduce risk in LMIC. METHODS The Community Interventions for Health (CIH) program was a population-scale community intervention stud...

OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). METHODS 16 online international databases were searched to identify studies evaluating the impact of mHealth interventions on MNCH outcomes in LMIC, between January 1990 and May 2014. Comparable studies were included in a random-effects meta-...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between hypoxaemia and mortality from acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI) in children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. STUDY SELECTION Observational studies reporting on the association between hypoxaemia and death from ALRI in children below five years in LMIC. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase,...

In high-income countries, group antenatal care (ANC) offers an alternative to individual care and is associated with improved attendance, client satisfaction, and health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns. In low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings, this model could be adapted to address low antenatal care uptake and improve quality. However, evidence on key attributes of a group c...

I n 2010, there were 7.5 million new cases of cancer in LMIC less than 30% of whom had access to any reasonable treatment services. With increased population age, due to improvements in primary health care and survival from communicable diseases, as well as adoption of unhealthy life styles, populations in LMIC face an expected rise in annual cancer incidence of nearly 70% by 2030 over the 2010...