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The Lagos state COVID-19 think-tank, a potential framework for decision-making in a pandemic Era

Ann. afr. med; 23 (3), 2024
Lagos state remains the epicenter of COVID‑19 infection in Nigeria. To facilitate the emergency preparedness and response to COVID‑19, the State Governor and Incident Commander constituted a Think Tank comprising 13 experts from various disciplines committed to the health of the public. The Think T...

The magnitude of birth injuries and associated factors among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units of selected public hospitals in central Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Approximately half of the birth injuries are avoidable if appropriate and timely evidence based measures are taken. However, there is a paucity of studies in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of birth injuries and associated factors among neonates delivered in Ce...

In-hospital interventions to promote relational practice with families in acute care settings: A scoping review

Relational practice is characterised by genuine interaction between families and healthcare professionals that promotes trust and empowerment. Positive clinical outcomes have been associated with relational practice. To assess and examine in-hospital interventions designed to promote relational practice ...

Health Workers’ Perceptions on Data-informed Decision-Makingpracticesin Primary Health Care Units at Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Background: Data-informed decision making is influenced by organizational, technical, and behavioral factors. Behavioral factors are the major contributing factors for data-informed decision-making practices. This study aimed to explore health workers’ perceptions of data-informed decision making at pr...

Women autonomy and demand for maternal health services in Nigeria: Evidence from the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey

mproving women autonomy can be vital in determining the uptake of healthcare services, especially in a patriarchal society with gender rights concerns. Using the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey and employing Zero Inflated Negative Binomial regression, the effect of household decision-making p...