Discharge instructions given to women following delivery by cesarean section in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review by Juliet Musabeyezu, Jenna Santos, Anne Niyigena, Ange Uwimana, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Adeline A. Boatin

“…<h4>Method</h4> Studies were identified from PubMed, Globus Index Medicus, NiPAD, EMBASE, and EBSCO databases. Eligible papers included research based in a SSA country, published in English or French, and containing information on discharge instructions addressing general postnatal care, wound care, planning of future births, or postpartum depression targeted for women delivering by c-section. …”
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The burden, admission, and outcome of COVID-19 in Africa: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Degena Bahrey Tadesse, Gebreamlak Gebremedhn Gebremeskel, Guesh Gebreayezgi Asefa, Mebrahtu Abay, Gebre Teklemariam Demoz

“…Databases (PubMed / MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Google, EMBASE, Web of Science, Microsoft Academic, WHO COVID-19 database, Cochran Library, Africa Wide Knowledge, and Africa Index Medicus) from December 2019 to May 2020 will be searched. …”
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Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. by Hasara Nuwangi, Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, Helen Philippa Price, Thomas Shepherd, Kosala Gayan Weerakoon, Suneth Buddhika Agampodi

“…An electronic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCO, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus, Trip, and Cochrane Library. The mixed methods appraisal tool (MMAT) was used for quality checking. …”
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Global access to COVID-19 vaccines: a scoping review of factors that may influence equitable access for low and middle-income countries by Elin Hoffmann Dahl, Elizabeth F Peacocke, Lieke Fleur Heupink, Katrine Frønsdal, Lumbwe Chola

“…We performed systematic searches for published peer-reviewed literature in five databases: Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Global Index Medicus and COVID-19 Evidence Epistemonikos (August 2020, updated May 2021).Results Systematic selection according to predefined criteria resulted in the final inclusion of 45 peer-reviewed articles, with no limitations on study design or publication type. …”
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A systematic review of barriers and facilitators to antenatal screening for HIV, syphilis or hepatitis B in Asia: Perspectives of pregnant women, their relatives and health care pr... by Lucie Sabin, Hassan Haghparast-Bidgoli, Faith Miller, Naomi Saville

“…<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a systematic review by searching Ovid (MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO), Scopus, Global Index Medicus and Web of Science for published articles between January 2000 and June 2023, and screening abstracts and full articles. …”
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Criterios medline para la selección de revistas científicas. Metodología e indicadores. Aplicación a las revistas médicas españolas con especial atención a las de salud pública... by Emilio Delgado López-Cózar, Rafael Ruiz-Pérez, Evaristo Jiménez-Contreras

“…El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar sus criterios de selección y traducirlos en indicadores para su aplicación a las revistas médicas españolas candidatas a ingresar en el Index-Medicus. Se proponen las muestras de análisis y la metodología a aplicar derivada de los cinco grupos de criterios contemplados por Medline: Ámbito y Cobertura; Calidad del Contenido; Calidad del Trabajo Editorial; Calidad de Producción y Audiencia. …”
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The effectiveness of community-wide screening for pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review by Susanna S. van Wyk, Ntombifuthi Blose, Lester Kapanda-Phiri, Mareli Claassens, Taryn Young

“…We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, WHO Global Index Medicus, Web of Science, and trial registries up to 27 May 2024, without language restrictions. …”
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What are the environmental factors that affect respiratory viral pathogen transmission and outcomes? A scoping review of the published literature by Spencer, E, Brassey, J, Pluddemann, A

“…We searched the electronic databases: MEDLINE, Register of Controlled Trials (Cochrane CENTRAL), TRIP database, WHO Covid-19 Database, Global Index Medicus, LitCovid, medRxiv, and Google Scholar. …”

The diagnostic accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests for Ebola virus disease: a systematic review by Dagens, AB, Rojek, A, Sigfrid, L, Plüddemann, A

“…Data sources The following bibliographic databases were searched from inception to present: MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, Global Health, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, WHO Global Index Medicus database, Web of Science, PROSPERO register of Systematic Reviews, and Clinical Trials.Gov. …”

Barriers to access and utilization of healthcare by children with neurological impairments and disability in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Mwangi, L, Abuga, J, Cottrell, E, Kariuki, S, Kinyanjui, S, Newton, CRJC

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong> We searched PubMed, Latin America and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, Global Index Medicus, and Google Scholar for studies published between 01/01/1990 and 14/11/2019 to identify relevant studies. …”

Abortion decision-making trajectories and factors influencing such trajectories in low- and middle-income countries: a protocol for mixed-methods systematic review by Lokubal, P, Frischer, SR, Corcuera, I, Balil, JM, Nalwadda Kayemba, C, Kurinczuk, JJ, Nair, M

“…We will search Ovid Medline, Ovid EMBASE, Ovid PsycInfo, Ovid Global Health, Web of Science (including Social Science Citation Index), Scopus, IBSS, CINAHL via EBSCO, WHO Global Index Medicus, the Cochrane Library, WHO website, ProQuest and Google Scholar. …”

The impact of pulse oximetry on diagnosis, management and outcomes of acute febrile illness in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Chew, R, Zhang, M, Chandna, A, Lubell, Y

“…Studies were obtained from searching PubMed, EMBASE, CABI Global Health, Global Index Medicus, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science and DARE. …”

Missed nursing care in acute care hospital settings in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review by Imam, A, Obiesie, S, Gathara, D, Aluvaala, J, Maina, M, English, M

“…<br><strong> Methods<br></strong> We conducted a systematic review searching Medline, Embase, Global Health, WHO Global index medicus and CINAHL from their inception up until August 2021. …”

The prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in Southeast Asia (1990-2022) by Goh, Lucky Poh Wah, Hartinie Marbawi, Shu, Meng Goh, Abdul Kahar Abdul Asis, Jualang Azlan Gansau

“…Methodology: A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane library, World Health Organization database–Index Medicus for South-East Asia Region (WHO-IMSEAR), and Google Scholar databases. …”
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Measuring the duration of kangaroo mother care for neonates: a scoping review by Moffat Nyirenda, Cally J Tann, Melissa M Medvedev, Joy Lawn, Eva Loucaides, Victor Spector Tumukunde

“…We conducted a scoping review of KMC duration measurement methods and assessed their validation.Design Scoping review in accordance with Joanna Briggs Institute guidance for conducting scoping review.Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, African Index Medicus, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, ClinicalTrials.gov, International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number Registry, Medrxiv and OpenGrey were searched through November 2022.Eligibility criteria for selecting studies Publications with primary data on KMC duration were included. …”
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Burden, causes, and risk factors of perinatal mortality in Eastern Africa: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with r... by Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Anna C. Seale, Lars Åke Persson, Nega Assefa

“…Methods We will conduct a systematic literature search in Medline, Web of Science, EMBASE, Global Health, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, HINARI, African Index Medicus, African Journals Online (AJOL), and WHO African Regional Office (AFRO) Library. …”
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The role of family doctors in developing primary care systems in Asia: a systematic review of qualitative research conducted in middle-income countries 2010–2020 by Biyun Li, Margo Turnbull

“…Methods We searched six electronic databases (CINAHL Complete, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed, Web of Science, and Index Medicus for the South-East Asia Region and Western Pacific) for peer-reviewed qualitative literature published between January 2010 and December 2020. …”
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Metabolic Alterations, Aggressive Hormone-Naïve Prostate Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease: A Complex Relationship by Simona Di Francesco, Iole Robuffo, Marika Caruso, Giulia Giambuzzi, Deborah Ferri, Andrea Militello, Elena Toniato

“…Method: We identified relevant papers by searching in electronic databases such as Scopus, Life Science Journals, and Index Medicus/Medline. Moreover, we showed our experience on the reciprocal relationship between metabolic alterations and aggressive prostate cancer, without the influence of hormone therapy, as well the role of coronary and carotid vasculopathy in advanced prostate carcinoma. …”
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Evidence of an overweight/obesity transition among school-aged children and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. by Stella K Muthuri, Claire E Francis, Lucy-Joy M Wachira, Allana G Leblanc, Margaret Sampson, Vincent O Onywera, Mark S Tremblay

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Studies were identified by searching the MEDLINE, Embase, Africa Index Medicus, Global Health, Geobase, and EPPI-Centre electronic databases. …”
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Management and outcomes of myelomeningocele-associated hydrocephalus in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Seong Hoon Lee, Anthony Figaji, Abdullah Egiz, Alvaro Yanez Touzet, Conor S Gillespie, Jay J Park, Emily R Bligh, Berjo Dongmo Takoutsing

“…The following databases will be searched without restrictions on language, publication date or country of origin: EMBASE, MEDLINE, The Cochrane Library, Global Index Medicus, African Journals Online and SciELO. All peer-reviewed studies of primary data reporting management and outcomes of infant MMC-associated hydrocephalus will be included. …”
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