Publications by authors named "Ibrahim G Simiyu"
Background: The global burden of multimorbidity-the coexistence of two or more long-term conditions-is increasing. Limited access to primary care in sub-Saharan Africa means acute hospital admission is often the sentinel multimorbidity presentation. This prospective multicentre cohort study aimed to describe the burden, constituent diseases, and outcomes of multimorbidity among patients acutely admitted to hospital in Malawi and Tanzania.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterdisciplinary perspectives on multimorbidity in Africa: Developing an expanded conceptual model.
PLOS Glob Public Health
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Multimorbidity means having two or more long-lasting health problems at the same time, and it's becoming a big issue for health care around the world.
- A group of 60 researchers from 10 African countries worked together to figure out if the idea of multimorbidity is useful in Africa and how it can be adapted to fit local needs.
- During their workshop, they talked about different perspectives on multimorbidity and came up with new ideas that focus on what people really need and the impact it has on their lives and health systems.