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  1. Coverage and determinants of COVID-19 vaccination among 36 555 Nigerian women of childbearing age: a mixed-effects analysis of nationally representative data
  2. Divergent Epidemiology of Maternal Mortality in Sub‐Saharan Africa: The Case for Differentiated Regional Strategies to Achieve 2030 SDG Targets
  3. Protective factors against acute kidney injury in children exposed to diethylene glycol-contaminated medicines: A case-case-control analysis from The Gambia outbreak
  4. Community awareness of climate change and its public health impacts in the North Bank Region, The Gambia: a community-based cross-sectional study
  5. Geographic Access Barrier as a Critical Mediator in Obstetric Fistula Treatment Cascade in Nigeria: Evidence from a Causal Mediation Analysis of 5,496 Cases
  6. Gender disparities and treatment cascade gaps in The Gambia’s HIV epidemic: 35-year trends, male disadvantage, and scenarios toward UNAIDS 2030 targets
  7. Global burden of adverse effects of medical treatment from 1990 to 2021: a Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  8. Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis, its risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
  9. Perceived Social Support, Contact Violence Experience, and Sexually Transmitted Infection Risk among Gambian Female Sex Workers: A LASSO-Guided, Causal Inference, and Multilevel Analysis
  10. Correction: Racial disparity in mortality from tuberculosis in the US between states with and without a history of Jim‑Crow laws: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and risk factors study, 1990 to 2019
  11. Clinical phenotypes and severity stratification in pediatric diethylene glycol poisoning: a latent class analysis of the Gambia acute kidney injury outbreak
  12. Association between family planning message exposure and related factors in HIV testing among women of reproductive age in The Gambia: an analysis of a national survey
  13. Global burden of amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and opioid use in 204 countries, 1990–2023: a Global Burden of Disease Study
  14. Job-specific lead exposure gradients and personal protective equipment paradox in informal occupational settings: a case-control study from The Gambia
  15. Quantifying the fatal and non-fatal burden of disease associated with child growth failure, 2000–2023: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
  16. The Equipment Paradox: Explaining Differential Personal Protective Equipment Adoption Patterns Through Injury Experience and Perceived Threat in Informal Sector Welders
  17. Maternal Stress Before and During Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Cumulative Perinatal Stress in The Gambia
  18. Application of Machine Learning in predicting intimate partner-based violence among reproductive age women in Rwanda
  19. Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study...
  20. Global burden of 292 causes of death in 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
  21. Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950–2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
  22. Global, regional, and national sepsis incidence and mortality, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis
  23. Cancer education and capacity in sub-Saharan Africa-where do we stand?
  24. The global, regional, and national burden of cancer, 1990–2023, with forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
  25. Prevalence and determinants of anemia among pregnant women attending maternal and child health clinics at Sukuta Health Center, The Gambia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study
  26. Exploring breast cancer awareness and screening practices amongst rural women in The Gambia: Community-based cross-sectional study
  27. Characterising acute and chronic care needs: insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  28. Trends and demographic differences in interpersonal violence against children in sub-Saharan Africa: findings from the 1990–2019 Global Burden of Disease Study
  29. Prevalence and determinants of Musculoskeletal Disorders among quarry workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional study
  30. Prevalence and determinants of insecticide-treated net ownership among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: a mixed-effect insight from the 2021 malaria indicator survey
  31. Global, regional, and national burden of epilepsy, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  32. Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  33. Global, regional, and national burden of asthma and atopic dermatitis, 1990–2021, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  34. Trends in the global, regional, and national burden of oral conditions from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  35. Coverage and contextual factors associated with insecticide-treated net use among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from the 2021 malaria indicator survey data
  36. Bridging the gap: a comprehensive analysis of inequalities in maternal health facility deliveries and associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Gambia (2013–2019/20)
  37. Individual, household, and community-level factors associated with high-risk fertility behaviour among Nigerian women: secondary analysis of the 2018 demographic and health survey data
  38. Global, regional, and national burden of suicide, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  39. Changing life expectancy in European countries 1990–2021: a subanalysis of causes and risk factors from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  40. The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  41. Determinants of Insecticide‐Treated Net Utilization for Malaria Prevention Among Under‐Five Children in The Gambia: Evidence From National Survey
  42. Global, Regional, and National Sepsis Incidence and Mortality, 1990–2021: Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  43. Global, regional, and national burden of injuries, and burden attributable to injuries risk factors, 1990 to 2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
  44. Global, regional, and national progress towards the 2030 global nutrition targets and forecasts to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  45. The Global Burden of Diarrheal Diseases: Causes, Risks, and Trends (1990–2021)
  46. The burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors by state in the USA, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  47. Influence of demographic, socioeconomic and geographical variability on children under-five mortality in The Gambia: an application of survival analysis
  48. What do women in the highest malaria burden country know about ways to prevent malaria? A multi-level analysis of the 2021 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey data
  49. Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  50. Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  51. Prevalence and determinants of skilled birth attendance among young women aged 15–24 years in Northern Nigeria: evidence from multiple indicator cluster survey 2011 to 2021
  52. Can global health security frameworks measure One Health implementation in West Africa?A mixed-methods study
  53. Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by Uncorrected Refractive Error: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020
  54. Climate change and health in the Sahel: a systematic review
  55. Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by diabetic retinopathy: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020
  56. Global pattern, trend, and cross-country inequality of early musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2019, with projection from 2020 to 2050
  57. Decomposing Education-Based Inequalities in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Knowledge for HIV Prevention Among Women in Cote d’Ivoire
  58. Correction: Prognostic factors of time to first abortion after sexual debut among fragile state Congolese women: a survival analysis
  59. Impact of Socioeconomic Factors and Health Insurance Coverage on Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure among Ghanaian Women: Implications for Health Financing Policy
  60. Uptake and factors associated with HIV self-testing among women in South Africa
  61. Contextual factors associated with diarrhea among under-five children in the Gambia: a multi-level analysis of population-based data
  62. Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  63. Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a syst...
  64. Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  65. Comprehensive HIV knowledge and associated factors among reproductive-age women: analysis of the Gambia Demographic and Health Survey 2019/2020
  66. Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by glaucoma: A meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020
  67. Global Health Trends 1950–2021: Impact of COVID-19 on Mortality and Population Growth
  68. Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  69. Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  70. Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  71. Prevalence and factors associated with pre-exposure prophylaxis awareness among cisgender women of reproductive age in Burkina Faso
  72. Global, regional, and national mortality due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning, 2000–2021: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  73. Global, regional, and national burden of rheumatoid arthritis, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  74. Burden and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Sub-Saharan African countries, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of disease study 2019
  75. Prevalence, years lived with disability, and trends in anaemia burden by severity and cause, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  76. Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis, 1990–2020 and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  77. Global, regional, and national prevalence and mortality burden of sickle cell disease, 2000–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  78. Global, regional, and national burden of allergic disorders and their risk factors in 204 countries and territories, from 1990 to 2019: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  79. Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  80. Uptake and determinants of childhood vaccination status among children aged 0–12 months in three West African countries
  81. Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
  82. Global burden of chronic respiratory diseases and risk factors, 1990–2019: an update from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  83. Global investments in pandemic preparedness and COVID-19: development assistance and domestic spending on health between 1990 and 2026
  84. Achieving the UNAIDS first ‘95’ in prenuptial HIV/AIDS testing among reproductive-aged Rwandese women: A multilevel analysis of 2019–20 population-based data
  85. Impact of Chronic Diseases on Labour Force Participation among South African Women: Further Analysis of Population-Based Data
  86. Cultural beliefs, attitudes and perceptions of lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding in The Gambia: an ethnographic study
  87. Breast Cancer Screening: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Female University Students in The Gambia
  88. Differentials in the Prevalence of Acute Respiratory Infections Among Under-Five Children: An Analysis of 37 Sub-Saharan Countries
  89. Assessing performance of the Healthcare Access and Quality Index, overall and by select age groups, for 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  90. Global mortality associated with 33 bacterial pathogens in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  91. Measuring the Uptake of Growth Monitoring and Nutrition Promotion among under-5 Children: Findings from the Rwanda Population-Based Study
  92. Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  93. The global, regional, and national burden of benign prostatic hyperplasia in 204 countries and territories from 2000 to 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  94. The Influence of Parental Environmental Exposure and Nutrient Restriction on the Early Life of Offspring Growth in Gambia—A Pilot Study
  95. Global, regional, and national burden of hepatitis B, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  96. The Influence of Parental Environmental Exposure and Nutrient Restriction on the Early Life of Offspring Growth in Gambia
  97. Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  98. The global burden of cancer attributable to risk factors, 2010–19: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  99. Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020
  100. Parental Knowledge, Willingness, and Attitude towards Contraceptive Usage among Their Unmarried Adolescents in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
  101. Inequalities in the prevalence of stunting, anemia and exclusive breastfeeding among African children
  102. Antenatal care positive responses to pregnant women in preventing and controlling malaria in pregnancy: the sub-Saharan African perspective
  103. Global, regional, and national burden of colorectal cancer and its risk factors, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  104. Effects of socioeconomic factors and booking time on the WHO recommended eight antenatal care contacts in Liberia
  105. Prevalence and Determinants of Acute Respiratory Infections among Children under Five Years in Rural Settings of The Gambia: Evidence from a National Survey
  106. Global, regional, and national sex differences in the global burden of tuberculosis by HIV status
  107. Diabetes mortality and trends before 25 years of age: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  108. Prevalence and factors associated with unplanned pregnancy in The Gambia: findings from 2018 population-based survey
  109. Maternal and Child Health Services in Rural Settings of The Gambia: Contextual Determinants of Postnatal Care from Mothers’ Perspectives—A Community-Based Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  110. Skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding practices in Nigeria: a study of socioeconomic inequalities
  111. Estimation of the global prevalence of dementia in 2019 and forecasted prevalence in 2050: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  112. Epidemiology of occupational hazards and injuries among fishermen at Tanji fishing site in The Gambia: an analytical cross-sectional study design
  113. Differentials in prevalence and correlates on uptake of tetanus toxoid and intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine during pregnancy: A community-based cross-sectional study in The Gambia
  114. Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life Years for 29 Cancer Groups From 2010 to 2019
  115. Pathogenicity of Salmonella During Schistosoma-Salmonella Co-infections and the Importance of the Gut Microbiota
  116. Rural women's socio-demographic and cultural determinants on contraceptive uptake in The Gambia: community-based cross-sectional study
  117. The global burden of adolescent and young adult cancer in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
  118. What does early initiation and duration of breastfeeding have to do with childhood mortality? Analysis of pooled population-based data in 35 sub-Saharan African countries
  119. Water Supply System Description and Risk Assessment in Brikama Water Treatment Plant System, West Coast Region, Gambia: WHO Water Safety Plan Based Approach
  120. Tracking development assistance for health and for COVID-19
  121. Global, regional, and national sex-specific burden and control of the HIV epidemic
  122. Childhood vaccination uptake and associated factors among children 12–23 months in rural settings of the Gambia: a community-based cross-sectional study
  123. Socioeconomic Inequalities in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Sero-Prevalence among Women in Namibia: Further Analysis of Population-Based Data
  124. Coverage and factors associated with mother and newborn skin-to-skin contact in Nigeria: a multilevel analysis
  125. Measuring routine childhood vaccination coverage in 204 countries and territories
  126. When Do Nigerian Women of Reproductive Age Initiate and What Factors Influence Their Contraceptive Use? A Contextual Analysis
  127. Treatment Inefficacy for Salmonella During Schistosoma-Salmonella Co-Infections Background, Mechanisms and Future Exploration
  128. Prognostic factors of time to first abortion after sexual debut among fragile state Congolese women: a survival analysis
  129. Inequalities in out-of-pocket health expenditure among women of reproductive age: after-effects of national health insurance scheme initiation in Ghana
  130. Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability
  131. Prevalence and Socioeconomic Inequalities in Eight or More Antenatal Care Contacts in Ghana: Findings from 2019 Population-Based Data
  132. Renal Failure among Women of Reproductive Age in Burundi: Estimating the Prevalence and Associated Factors Using Population-Based Data
  133. Regional prevalence and socioeconomic inequalities in infant care practices: evidence from 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey
  134. Prevalence and determinants of unmet family planning needs among women of childbearing age in The Gambia: analysis of nationally representative data
  135. The Effects and Management of Municipal Solid Waste Generation and Disposal on Human Health in Serrekunda Market (Commercial Center), Kanifing Municipality, The Gambia
  136. Heart and Lung Disease Among Women of Reproductive Age in Benin: Prevalence and Determinants
  137. Prognostic factors of time to first abortion after sexual debut among fragile State Congolese women: a survival analysis
  138. Prognostic factors of time to first abortion after sexual debut among fragile State Congolese women: a survival analysis
  139. A Survey on Prevalence and Knowledge of Family Planning among Women of Childbearing Age in the Provincial Settings of the Gambia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
  140. Prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer awareness among women of reproductive age: evidence from Benin and Zimbabwe population-based data
  141. Impact of stunting on early childhood cognitive development in Benin: evidence from Demographic and Health Survey
  142. Seroprevalence and Determinants of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Women of Reproductive Age in Mozambique: A Multilevel Analysis
  143. Prevalence and determinants of unmet family planning needs among women of childbearing age in The Gambia: analysis of nationally representative data
  144. Predictors of Postnatal Care Service Utilization Among Women of Childbearing Age in The Gambia: Analysis of Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey
  145. Prognostic Factors of Time to First Abortion After Sexual Debut Among Fragile State Congolese Women: A Survival Analysis
  146. Diabetes and correlates of cardiovascular diseases among women aged 15-49 years in Benin: evidence from a Demographic and Health Survey
  147. Prevalence and determinants of self-reported high blood pressure among women of reproductive age in Benin: a population-based study
  148. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Provincial Dwellers on Prevention and Control of Schistosomiasis: Evidence from a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in the Gambia
  149. Women’s enlightenment and early antenatal care initiation are determining factors for the use of eight or more antenatal visits in Benin: further analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey
  150. Maternal mortality as an indicator of obstetric care in Europe