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Cancer statistics in Yemen: incidence and mortality, in 2020
BackgroundThe current cancer epidemiological profile in Yemen suffers from a lack of locally representative data and resources, posing a challenge in...
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Utilisation of postnatal care services among maternal in Maeen District – Sana’a City, Yemen
BackgroundOne of the most effective ways to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality is to improve mother and newborn health via the provision of...
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Traditional knowledge of wild plants on traditional tools, materials, products and economic practices in southern Yemen
BackgroundThe traditional knowledge in southern Yemen is rich in wild medicinal and food plants, which has been documented in our previous studies....
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The hidden toll of war: a comprehensive study of orthopedic injuries in Yemen
BackgroundYemen has been experiencing a protracted civil war and humanitarian crisis since 2015, which has resulted in many war-related injuries....
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Adult mortality patterns in Yemen before and during armed conflict: evidence from a web survey of the global diaspora
BackgroundThe ongoing war in Yemen has created a severe and protracted crisis that has left nearly three-quarters of the population in need of urgent...
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Assessing the effectiveness of intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in a low-income setting: a prospective study in Yemen
BackgroundTibial shaft fractures are common injuries that can be treated with various methods, including interlocked intramedullary nail (IMN)....
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Total hip replacement among sickle cell patients in a low-income country–Yemen
PurposeSickle cell patients presented with progressive hip pain and limitation of daily activities, as evidenced by low preoperative hip scores and...
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Circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 2 outbreak and response in Yemen, 2021–2022, a retrospective descriptive analysis
BackgroundThe outbreaks of circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Viruses (cVDPVs) have emerged as a major challenge for the final stage of polio...
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Prevalence and risk factors of poor glycemic control and diabetic nephropathy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Dhamar, Yemen
BackgroundGlycemic control is a significant step in reducing diabetic complications. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and...
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of the community toward dengue fever in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen: a descriptive study
BackgroundIn Yemen, dengue fever (DF) is a widespread, locally endemic infectious disease, with high morbidity and mortality which mainly affects...
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Malnutrition among hospitalized children 12–59 months of age in Abyan and Lahj Governorates / Yemen
BackgroundThe analysis of acute malnutrition in 2018 for the Integrated Phase Classification of Food Security in Yemen shows that high malnutrition...
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Basic life support knowledge in a war-torn country: a survey of nurses in Yemen
BackgroundSuccessful implementation of Basic life support (BLS) is critical to improving survival rates and outcomes, especially among healthcare...
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The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis
BackgroundOnchocerciasis is a disease caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus , which is transmitted to humans via the bite of several species...
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Prevalence and drivers of female genital mutilation/cutting in three coastal governorates in Yemen
BackgroundFemale genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), a violation of human rights, remains common in the coastal areas of Yemen.
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Circulating vaccine derived polio virus type 1 outbreak, Saadah governorate, Yemen, 2020
BackgroundYemen has faced one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world since the start of the war in 2015. In 2020; 30 Vaccine Derived Polio...
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Adult mortality before and during the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in nine communities of Yemen: a key informant study
IntroductionWidespread armed conflict has affected Yemen since 2014. To date, the mortality toll of seven years of crisis, and any excess due to the...
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Early infant feeding and allergic respiratory diseases in Ibb city, Yemen
BackgroundAllergic respiratory diseases (ARD) are a highly prevalent health problem affecting infants and children in Yemen. Early infant feeding...
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Wild edible plants traditionally collected and used in southern Yemen
BackgroundThe local wild edible plants (WEPs) are still used traditionally in the rural communities in Yemen, but this traditional knowledge is still...
