Women's empowerment as a determinant of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review focused on Nigeria.

Neonatal mortality remains a critical public health issue, with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) experiencing disproportionately high rates compared to other global regions. Notably, SSA and South Asia are the regions most lagging behind the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.2, aiming for <12 neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births by 2030.

Mental health in secondary school-aged children with epilepsy and their primary caregivers: A case control study.

Purpose: To describe the prevalence and associated factors of mental health problems in secondary school-aged (11-16 years) children with epilepsy and their primary caregivers compared to a control group without epilepsy.

Methods: Children with epilepsy (n = 60), controls (n = 49), and caregivers (n = 60 epilepsy and n = 49 control group) completed a measure of the child's mental health (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire; SDQ). Primary caregivers in both groups completed a measure of their own mental health (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21; DASS-21).

Defining the Black population in Canadian health research: a scoping review protocol.

Introduction: In the context of health research in Canada, various terms and labels have been employed to reference the Black population. This practice has had the unintended consequence of diminishing the comparability and efficiency of studies. Furthermore, using a broad term such as 'Black' may fail to encompass the diversity and intricacy of the ethnocultural backgrounds of people who are racialised as such.

"One size does not fit all" - Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in adolescents with epilepsy.

Objective: To explore the barriers to physical activity and to identify the support needed to facilitate physical activity in adolescents with epilepsy (AWE).

Methods: AWE (aged 11-16 years) and their caregivers completed survey-based open questions regarding perceived barriers to, and facilitators of physical activity in young people with epilepsy. The responses were analysed using Thematic Analysis.

Accelerometer and Survey Assessed Physical Activity in Children With Epilepsy: A Case-Controlled Study.

Purpose: Anecdotal evidence suggests that children with epilepsy (CWE) are limited in the frequency of their daily physical activity (PA). However, there is limited research utilizing device-based measures of PA. We compared levels of PA and sedentary behavior in CWE (11-15 y) and age- and gender-matched healthy controls.