Reproductive and maternal child health experiences of Indigenous women in prison: A scoping review.

In the context of the over-representation of women who are Indigenous in prisons and historical and structural barriers to health, we undertook a scoping review to understand research regarding the reproductive and maternal health experiences of Indigenous women in prison in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the USA. We searched online databases in May 2022 since inception, as well as Google and governmental websites between December 2022 and March 2023. We identified 8 eligible articles.

Social sector drivers and stunting reduction in Pakistan: A subnational analysis.

Background: Poor nutrition remains a problem in Pakistan, and despite economic growth, stunting reduction is slow with subnational variations. Generally, stunting prevalence is lower in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Northern Punjab than in Sindh and Balochistan.

Objectives: Our study aimed to identify and explore key drivers and barriers underlying subnational changes in stunting between 2011 and 2018.

Malaria reduction drives childhood stunting decline in Uganda: a mixed-methods country case study.

Background: Uganda has achieved a considerable reduction in childhood stunting over the past 2 decades, although accelerated action will be needed to achieve 2030 targets.

Objectives: This study assessed the national, community, household, and individual-level drivers of stunting decline since 2000, along with direct and indirect nutrition policies and programs that have contributed to nutrition change in Uganda.

Methods: This mixed-methods study used 4 different approaches to determine the drivers of stunting change over time: 1) a scoping literature review; 2) quantitative data analyses, including Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition and difference-in-difference multivariable hierarchical modeling; 3) national- and community-level qualitative data collection and analysis; and 4) analysis of key direct and indirect nutrition policies, programs, and initiatives.

Association between biological sex and insecticide-treated net use among household members in ethnic minority and internally displaced populations in eastern Myanmar.

Malaria prevalence in Myanmar is highest among remote and ethnic minority populations living near forest fringes along the country's international borders. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a key intervention used to prevent malaria transmission, but insufficient ITN availability and low use can hinder effectiveness. This study assessed age and sex disparities in ITN possession, access, and use among household members of ethnic minority and internally displaced populations in eastern Myanmar.

A systematic review of factors influencing participation in two types of malaria prevention intervention in Southeast Asia.

Background: Multi-pronged malaria elimination strategies are increasingly being considered for accelerating efforts against malaria transmission in Southeast Asia. Two malaria prevention interventions used in in the region are insecticide-treated bed-nets (ITNs) and mass drug administration (MDA). Universal access to ITNs is recommended and high population coverage (e.

Mortality Among People With Opioid Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: Opioids are among the most commonly used class of illicit drugs. We aimed to produce pooled estimates of mortality risks among people with opioid use disorder (OUD), with a focus upon all-cause mortality, and also overdose-specific causes of death.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of cohorts of people with OUD involving illicit opioids with data on all-cause or overdose-specific mortality.