Informing policy through evidence: A scoping review of factors that influence enrolment in community-based health insurance in East Africa
December 2026
Community-based health insurance (CBHI) has emerged as a promising option to enhance the attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Low- and middle-income countries and Sub-Saharan Africa. However,...
Performance of the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) in predicting mortality and resource utilization at a tertiary care hospital in Thailand
December 2026
Effective triage in the emergency department (ED) is crucial for ensuring timely and appropriate care. The Emergency Severity Index (ESI) is a widely used triage system with strong predictive value...
Mental health and legal statuses along the path to citizenship: A qualitative study of minority ethnic urban dwellers in Chiang Mai, Thailand
December 2026
Given the lack of legal status, stateless persons often live in precarious situations that put them at risk of mental health problems, especially in urban settings. Moreover, pathways to citizenship...
Developing an approach to estimate the number of road traffic crashes at the national level using media-reported data
December 2026
Road traffic injury is a significant global health challenge, and timely available data are significant to monitor this trend. We aimed to develop a cost-effective approach in resource-limited settings...
Exploring methodology for investigating Chinese coronary artery disease patient values and preferences: A methodological study protocol
December 2026
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of global mortality and disability. CAD patients face tradeoffs between antithrombotic therapy benefits and bleeding risks, underscoring the need...
Associations between environmental exposure, lifestyle, and the risk of respiratory infections among 67890 adults: A population-based cohort analysis using UK Biobank data
December 2026
Respiratory infections pose a major global health burden. While green spaces are generally thought to benefit respiratory health, research often overlooks the roles of private gardens and the interaction...
Delayed and nonlinear associations and predictive causal signals between climate factors, air pollutants, and influenza epidemics in 48 countries
Available online 19 April 2026
Influenza remains a recurring threat to global health with pandemic potential, yet the predictive causal associations of climate factors and air pollutants on its transmission remains not fully quantified....
Exploring Social Cognitive Theory: the mediating effect of social support on self-efficacy and physical activity among older adults in Nigeria
Available online 27 April 2026
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) remains insufficient among older adults in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. While Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) provides a framework...
A bibliometric analysis of global health curriculum teaching models: Current status, hotspots, and trends in higher education between 2014 and 2024
December 2026
As global health challenges become increasingly complex, understanding the dynamic evolution of teaching models in higher education is critical. This study aims to employ bibliometric methods to map...
Healthcare inequity in mpox testing intention: A socioeconomic status-stratified path analysis of medical discrimination and distrust among men who have sex with men in China
December 2026
Global mpox outbreaks have exposed healthcare inequities in testing accessibility. Socioeconomic disparities and medical discrimination and distrust influence testing service utilization among vulnerable...