Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner violence against women in Somalia: evidence from the SDHS survey 2020 dataset.

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue across Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing countries, including Somalia. Understanding the prevalence and drivers of IPV against women is crucial for effective prevention and intervention efforts. However, limited research has focused on identifying these determinants specifically in the Somali context.

Prevalence and factors associated with female genital mutilation among daughters using Somalia Demographic Health Survey Data, SDHS 2020.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of female genital mutilation (FGM) among daughters of women aged 15-49 in Somalia using data from the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SDHS).

Design: A cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2020 SDHS.

Setting: Data was collected across Somalia, including urban, rural, and nomadic areas.

Prevalence and determinants of heart disease in Somaliland: An analysis of the 2020 Somaliland demographic and health survey (SLDHS).

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. While data on heart disease prevalence in Somaliland is limited, the 2020 Somaliland Demographic and Health Survey (SLDHS) provides a valuable opportunity to assess this critical public health issue.

Methods: This study analyzed data from the 2020 SLDHS, a nationally representative cross-sectional survey.

Prevalance and determinants of hypertension among adults in Somalia using Somalia demographic health survey data, SDHS 2020.

Background: Hypertension, a major global health concern, continues to affect millions of adults worldwide, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. The burden of hypertension is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, where limited healthcare resources and infrastructure pose unique challenges for effective prevention and management. Despite the pressing need for accurate data on hypertension prevalence and determinants, there is a dearth of research focusing on the Somali population.

The effect of the mechanodynamic lung environment on fibroblast phenotype via the Flexcell.

The lung is a highly mechanical organ as it is exposed to approximately 10 strain cycles, (where strain is the length change of tissue structure per unit initial length), with an approximately 4% amplitude change during quiet tidal breathing or 10 strain cycles at a 25% amplitude during heavy exercises, sighs, and deep inspirations. These mechanical indices have been reported to become aberrant in lung diseases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), pulmonary hypertension, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and asthma. Through recent innovations, various in vitro systems/bioreactors used to mimic the lung's mechanical strain have been developed.