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Susan A. Bartels
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Global emergency medicine: four part series
In 2018, the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP) academic symposium included develo** recommendations on supporting global emergency medicine (EM) in Canadian departments and divisions. Membe...
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Open AccessObstetric vesico-uterine fistula in nine reference hospitals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic aspects
With global cesarean section rates rising, there’s concern about increase in obstetric vesico-uterine fistula (OVUF). Very little is known about this anatomoclinical entity of obstetric fistula in Africa in ge...
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Open AccessFamily and community resilience: a Photovoice study
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), in combination with adverse community environments, can result in traumatic stress reactions, increasing a person’s risk for chronic physical and mental health conditions....
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Open AccessExperiences of pregnant Venezuelan migrants/refugees in Brazil, Ecuador and Peru: a qualitative analysis
It is estimated that since 2014, approximately 7.3 million Venezuelan migrants/refugees have left the country. Although both male and female migrants/refugees are vulnerable, female migrants/refugees are more ...
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Open AccessHEAL Africa score to predict failure of surgical repair of obstetric urethro-vaginal fistula in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Obstetric fistula (OF) repair surgery aims to restore the anatomical and functional integrity of the urinary tract, allowing affected women to regain their dignity and quality of life. However, in some cases, ...
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Open AccessPhysical and psychological challenges faced by military, medical and public safety personnel relief workers supporting natural disaster operations: a systematic review
Natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes, result in devastating consequences at the individual and community levels. To date, much of the research reflecting the consequences of natural...
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Open AccessEmergency department care experiences among people who use substances: a qualitative study
People who use substances (PWUS) encounter significant barriers to accessing care for their complex health needs. As a result, emergency departments (EDs) often become the first point of healthcare access for ...
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Open AccessDivergent experiences of Syrian refugee girls in Tripoli, Lebanon: a cross-sectional analysis to inform response and programming
In prior studies exploring the experiences of Syrian refugee girls in Tripoli, Beqaa, and Beirut, especially in relation to child marriage, our data showed distinct variations in response patterns from Tripoli...
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Open AccessUrgent care-seeking and injury severity for intimate partner violence during COVID-19: a Canadian retrospective chart review
Early reports raised alarms that intimate partner violence (IPV) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but initial studies showed that visits to emergency departments (EDs) decreased. This study assessed the...
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Open AccessEmergency department care experiences among members of equity-deserving groups: quantitative results from a cross-sectional mixed methods study
Emergency departments (EDs) serve an integral role in healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations. However, marginalized groups often report negative ED experiences, including stigmatizing attitudes an...
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Open AccessPresence of the Absent Father: Perceptions of Family among Peacekeeper-Fathered Children in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United Nations Missions in the Democratic Republic of Congo have faced heavy allegations of peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse. Reports indicate that sexual encounters between members of...
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Open AccessUNsupported: The Needs and Rights of Children Fathered by UN Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by United Nations (UN) peacekeepers causes severe physical and psychological consequences. Where SEA leads to pregnancy and childbirth, peacekeepers typically absolve themse...
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Open Access‘White Child Gone Bankrupt’—The Intersection of Race and Poverty in Youth Fathered by UN Peacekeepers
Children fathered and abandoned by United Nations peacekeepers are an unintended consequence of peacekee** operations. Research suggests that the social identity of peacekeeper-fathered children (PKFC) is co...
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Open AccessCorrection to: A cross-sectional study of community perceptions of stigmatization amongst women affected by UN-peacekeeper perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse
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Open AccessA cross-sectional study of community perceptions of stigmatization amongst women affected by UN-peacekeeper perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse
Sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by UN peacekeepers perpetrated against local women and girls is a concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While stigma associated with sexual and gender-based vio...
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Open AccessCorrection to: “It was with my consent since he was providing me with money”: a mixed methods study of adolescent perspectives on peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Open Access“It was with my consent since he was providing me with money”: a mixed methods study of adolescent perspectives on peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) has been marred by widespread allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) of women and girls by UN pea...
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Open Access“I don’t know if we’ll ever live in harmony”: a mixed-methods exploration of the unmet needs of Syrian adolescent girls in protracted displacement in Lebanon
The current crisis in Syria has led to unprecedented displacement, with neighbouring Lebanon now hosting more than 1.5 million conflict-affected migrants from Syria. In many situations of displacement, adolesc...
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Open AccessRelationship between women’s decision-making power over their own health care and use of modern contraception in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional secondary data analysis
In sub-Saharan Africa, the use of modern contraception (MC) is a critical intervention aimed at reducing mortality rates associated with unintended, high-risk pregnancies. However, among Congolese women aged 1...
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Open AccessTrends in sexual violence patterns and case management: a sex disaggregated analysis in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo
Both conflict and non-conflict sexual violence have been well described in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, there is little empiric data comparing sexual violence patterns for males and females...
