Centre for Global Health Research

Shared patterns of human milk composition link mammary gland function to infant growth

The mammary gland produces nutrient-rich human milk (HM), yet how mammary functional state shapes HM composition and infant outcomes remains poorly understood. We used HM multi-omics - metabolomics, proteomics, micronutrients, macronutrients, and HM oligosaccharides - across 1,54...

Intersectionality in HIV-related policy documents affecting people who use drugs in Ontario, Canada: a policy document analysis

In 2023 Canadian surveillance data, injection drug use accounted for 13.6% of new HIV diagnoses among males and 28.4% among females in exposure-category data. This study identified the presence of intersectionality language among health policies that affect access to HIV related...

Redesigning 9-1-1 Paramedic Pathways: Evaluation of the IMPACC Model of Care

OBJECTIVES Paramedic services remain organized around rapid response, time-sensitive events, and hospital conveyance despite increasing 9-1-1 use for lower-acuity and undifferentiated presentations. There is a need to improve the alignment of paramedic services for patients seeki...

Migrations and Mobilities Along China's Belt and Road: Emergent Geographies and Evolving Connectivities

The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.

Barriers to birth preparedness and complication readiness in Tanzania: a narrative review through the lens of the Three Delays Model

Introduction Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a key safe motherhood intervention aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through timely decision-making, delivery planning, and rapid response to obstetric emergencies. This narrative review synthesi...

Do women’s participation in public life, alongside other empowerment dimensions, associate with healthcare access and food security in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from the 2023 Afrobarometer survey

Women’s empowerment influences health, nutrition, and well-being through economic autonomy, decision-making, participation in public life, digital access, and attitudes toward gender-based violence. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women face high food insecurity and healthcare barri...

A case study assessing implementation of the Victorian Government’s Healthy Choices Policy Directive in a rural hospital café

Introduction In 2021, the Victorian Government in Australia introduced the Healthy Choices policy directive to improve availability of healthier food and drink options in health services.Theory We applied the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to assess implementa...

Determinants of Pregnancy‐Related Misconceptions Among Pregnant Women in Urban Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Introduction Pregnancy‐related misconceptions are common in low‐ and middle‐income countries and may adversely influence maternal behaviours. Evidence from urban populations is limited. This study assessed the prevalence and determinants of pregnancy‐related misconceptio...

Motivation for engagement in a Māori- and Pacific-driven exercise programme in New Zealand: a community-based system dynamics approach

Introduction Brown Buttabean Motivation (BBM) is a community-based, Māori- and Pacific-led organisation providing free exercise classes and other support services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Ongoing participant engagement is critical for the success of community lifestyle programmes...