Ageing and Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Hong Kong

Fong, Ben Y. F.; Law, Vincent; Leung, Tiffany C. H.; Lo, Man Fung; Ng, Tommy K. C.; Yee, Hilary H. L.

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“…Through sustainable development goal number 3 (SDG 3), health of all individuals is taken care of, including the health of vulnerable people such as the elderly. Through it, many disease prevention measures have been put in place to prevent communicable but mostly non communicable diseases which are common among the elderly including HIV and AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis (TB), cancer and diabetes [17]. In order to ensure equally and equitably accessible healthcare for all people, SDG 3 recommends Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which includes nancial risk protection, access to quality essential healthcare services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for everyone [17].…”

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Analysis of Health Seeking Behavior among the Elderly (≥60 Years) in Bwengu, Mzimba North, Malawi

Zgambo,

Mwanza,

Soko

et al. 2024

Preprint

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Background Health seeking behaviour is one of the major determinants of health of all people including the elderly as it helps to sustain individuals’ wellbeing. However, very few studies have examined the status of health seeking behaviour of the elderly population. This study aimed at analysing health seeking behaviour of the elderly aged 60 years and above. Methods The study design was analytical descriptive cross sectional utilizing the quantitative approach. Using Taro Yamane formula, and an addition of 10% for nonresponse rate, data was collected from a total sample of 287 participants. A non-probability technique of snowball sampling was used to identify the study participants. The collected data was analysed using statistical package, STATA version 17. Results The study results have shown that majority (64%) of the elderly population utilize formal healthcare with 62% having comprehensive health seeking behaviour. Marital status (p=0.003), occupation (p=0.005), place of seeking healthcare services (p=0.001), cost of healthcare services (p=0.025), and satisfaction of the healthcare accessed (p=0.021) were significantly associated with health seeking behaviour among the elderly. Married individuals (COR=3.091, 95% CI: 1.499 - 6.373, p=0.002) and those who were accessing free healthcare (COR=1.896, 95% CI: 1.080 - 3.327, p=0.026) were more likely to seek for health services when they got sick. Individuals who sought care from herbalists/traditional healers (COR=0.403, 95% CI: 0.186 - 0.872, p=0.021), and from other sources like shops and pharmacies (COR=0.403, 95% CI: 0.227-0.691, p=0.001), individuals who were retired/working under non-governmental institutions (COR=0.409, 95% CI: 0.201 - 0.833, p=0.014) and individuals who were not satisfied with the services they accessed (COR=0.513, 95% CI: 0.287 - 0.916, p=0.024) were less likely to seek for healthcare when they got sick. ConclusionWe found that individuals who are married and those with access to free healthcare were more likely to seek for health services. Advancement of policies for the elderly people, such as strengthening of mobile clinics would ensure that the elderly access health care services.

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Analysis of Health Seeking Behavior among the Elderly (≥60 Years) in Bwengu, Mzimba North, Malawi

Zgambo,

Mwanza,

Soko

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…Elderly people living with HIV are particularly vulnerable because their age is a vital precursor of adverse mitochondria outcomes. Psychosocial interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), supportive interventions, meditation and stress management to improve QoL have been developed for EPLHIV in developed countries with some positive outcomes [25][26][27][28]. Despite the evidence suggesting the need to focus on improving the QoL of EPLHIV because of their increased vulnerability and needs, there is paucity of data in SSA about the availability and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for improving the QoL of this unique group [29][30][31][32].…”

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Psychosocial interventions and their effectiveness on quality of life among elderly persons living with HIV in Africa South of the Sahara: Systematic review and meta -analysis protocol

Abdulai,

Owiredu,

Boadu

et al. 2023

PLoS ONE

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Background The number of elderly people living with HIV (EPLHIV) has increased significantly as a result of antiretroviral treatment (ART) and this has brought about a variety of psychosocial challenges that have an impact on their quality of life (QoL). Various psychosocial interventions have been tried or implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to improve QoL of EPLHIV. However, there is paucity of data on the types and effectiveness of these interventions. This systematic review, therefore, aims to explore available psychosocial interventions in SSA and their effectiveness in improving the QoL of EPLHIV. Methods We will search PubMed, PsycINFO, LILACS, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, HINARI, Africa Journals Online, Scopus and Web of Science to retrieve publications on psychosocial interventions implemented to improve QoL of EPLHIV from inception of the identified databases to 31st December 2023 without language restrictions. Also, supplementary sources such as conference proceedings, preprint repositories, databases of dissertations, as well as WHO and governmental databases can be explored for additional studies. For unpublished studies, trial registries and experts would be contacted, and reference lists of retrieved papers will be manually searched. Retrieved studies will be deduplicated using Mendeley and exported to Rayyan. At least two reviewers will independently select studies, extract data and assess the quality of the included studies using validated tools. Dichotomous outcomes data will be assessed and reported as odds ratio (OR) or risk ratio (RR) and for continuous outcomes, mean difference (MD) will be used; all reported with their 95% confidence interval (CI). Heterogeneity will be explored graphically by inspecting the overlapping of CIs and assessed quantitatively using the I2 statistic. Expected outcomes This systematic review will be the first to rigorously identify psychosocial intervention on QoL of EPLHIV in SSA and assess their effectiveness with the aim to provide regional and country- specific data that will inform the selection and implementation of appropriate and socially acceptable policies across countries in SSA. Key findings of the review are expected to contribute critical evidence on availability, types and effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for improving quality of life of vulnerable elderly persons in SSA living with HIV. Furthermore, the review will explore any variation and possible correlates of psychosocial interventions by age, sex, CD4 count (if available), setting and geographic location within SSA that will provide healthcare professionals with reliable evidence, with the ultimate goal of inspiring countries in SSA to adopt innovative interventions to improve HIV care. Trial registration Systematic review registration: The systematic review protocol has been registered in the International Prospective Register for Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), with registration ID CRD42021278218.

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“…One of the universal interests enshrined in sustainable development goal (SDG) 3 is good health and well-being. It is linked to and affects other global goals such as SDG 1 (poverty reduction), SDG 2 (end poverty), and SDG 4 (quality and equitable education) [ 1 ]. Critical analysis of the global disease burden shows that one-third of the total world population has more than five ailments [ 2 ].…”

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Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Infertility and Improving Virility in the East African Community: A Systematic Review

Kyarimpa,

Nagawa,

Omara

et al. 2023

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED), sterility, and sexual inappetence represent some of the complex reproductive challenges that require addressing the underlying causes. The aim of this paper was to systematically synthesize literature on the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, bioactivities, and safety of plants used as remedies for managing sexual dysfunction and infertility, and improving fertility and virility in the EAC. Through an extensive review conducted in multidisciplinary electronic databases, 171 plant species were identified to have been reported for the management of sexual inappetence (i.e., used as aphrodisiacs, 39.4%), ED (35.9%), infertility (18.7%), and increasing fertility (6.0%). The most used plants are Mondia whitei, Acalypha villicaulis, Combretum illairii, Erythrina abyssinica, Pappea capensis, Rhus vulgaris, and Warburgia ugandensis while roots (44.9%), leaves (21.8%), stem and root barks (16.7%) of shrubs (35%), trees (31%), herbs (26%), and climbers (8%) are the preferred organs for making decoctions (69%). The research strides to date indicate that Citropsis articulata, Cola acuminata, Ekebergia capensis, Plumbago zeylanica, Tarenna graveolens, Urtica massaica, and Zingiber officinale have been assessed for their bioactivity. The majority (71.4%) of the plants either increased testosterone levels and mounting frequency or elicited prosexual stimulatory effects in male rats. More studies investigating the relevant pharmacological activities (aphrodisiac, fertility, and phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitory activities), safety aspects, responsible compounds, and clinical studies are warranted to establish the pharmacological potential of the unstudied species and elucidate the mechanism of action of the bioactive compounds.

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Ageing and Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Hong Kong

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Analysis of Health Seeking Behavior among the Elderly (≥60 Years) in Bwengu, Mzimba North, Malawi

Analysis of Health Seeking Behavior among the Elderly (≥60 Years) in Bwengu, Mzimba North, Malawi

Psychosocial interventions and their effectiveness on quality of life among elderly persons living with HIV in Africa South of the Sahara: Systematic review and meta -analysis protocol

Medicinal Plants Used in the Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Infertility and Improving Virility in the East African Community: A Systematic Review

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