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...
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,...
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...
Design and Method Considerations for Equity-Centered Implementation Science and Practice: A PEDALs Approach
Available online 22 June 2026
The persistent "know-do gap"—the lag between the development of evidence-based practices (EBPs) and their routine use in health systems—remains a barrier to achieving global health equity. Implementation...
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...
Advancing Life Course Immunization in Ethiopia: A Policy Imperative for Universal Health Coverage and Equity
Available online 29 May 2026
Vaccination is a cornerstone of public health and a critical enabler of universal health coverage, yet Ethiopia’s immunization system remains largely oriented toward early childhood. Although childhood...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Rethinking research partnership strategies in Africa amid US budget cuts: A critical imperative
Available online 11 June 2026
The recent withdrawal of major U.S. funding from global health initiatives has created a critical turning point for research and public health in Africa. These cuts threaten decades of progress in combating...
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...
Global disparities in association between leisure-time physical activity and chronic musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
December 2026
Previous studies have extensively investigated the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP). However, the results have been inconsistent. It...
Recalibrating Africa’s public health governance amid the shift from multilateralism to bilateralism
December 2026
This commentary examines the ongoing shift from multilateral to bilateral health development aid in Africa and its implications for regional public health governance. Multilateral institutions, such...
Gendered priorities, peace, and protection in private and homestay hosting for displaced and refugee women in Canada
December 2026
Global displacement has increased reliance on private and homestay hosting as community-based responses to humanitarian crises. While these arrangements provide immediate shelter and opportunities for...
Medication non-adherence and its associated factors among heart failure patients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Available online 26 June 2026
Medication non-adherence is a critical determinant of poor outcomes in heart failure, a condition posing a significant public health burden across Africa. Unique regional challenges such as healthcare...
Variations in the association between standalone and coexisting forms of undernutrition and common infectious morbidities among children in sub-Saharan Africa
December 2026
Undernutrition is a major driver of common infectious morbidity among children under five; however, the relationship between different forms of undernutrition and childhood infectious morbidity remains...
Compliance with preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in cesarean delivery and its impact on surgical site infections: A national retrospective study of Jordan
December 2026
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are significant complications following cesarean delivery, and preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP) is crucial for prevention. Limited data exist on PAP compliance...
Global health inequities in thyroid cancer among adolescents and young adults from overdiagnosis to inadequate care by the socio-demographic index
December 2026
Thyroid cancer is the most common and rapidly increasing malignancy among adolescents and young adults (AYAs, aged 15–39 years). While this trend is well-documented, a critical gap exists in understanding...
Building sustainable primary healthcare systems: Lessons from Brazil and China
December 2026
Primary health care (PHC) is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage and health equity, yet building sustainable PHC systems remains a global challenge. This commentary compares the contrasting...
Decolonising Implementation Science: Adaptive Scaling-up of the Ying Yang Bao Nutrition Programme in China
Available online 2 June 2026
Child malnutrition persists globally, reflecting structural failures when externally conceived interventions lack contextual adaptability and local agency. The Ying Yang Bao programme reflects principles...
Associations Between Continuous Health Examinations and Trajectories of Comorbidity of Chronic Disease: Evidence from a Nationwide Longitudinal Study of Middle-aged and Older Adults in China
Available online 29 June 2026
As population aging accelerates, the escalating prevalence of comorbidity of chronic diseases (CCD) necessitates evidence-based preventive strategies. This study aims to examine associations between...