African journal of reproductive health最新文献

{"title":"Three decades after Beijing: Progress and challenges in maternal, reproductive, and child health and rights in Africa.","authors":"Josephine Aikpitanyi","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Three decades after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Africa has made progress in maternal, reproductive, and child health1. Improvements in healthcare policies, increased access to family planning, and reductions in maternal mortality in some African countries reflect the continent's commitment to advancing women's health1. Significant barriers, however, remain, including high maternal and child mortality rates, limited access to reproductive health services, and the persistence of harmful practices that threaten the well-being of women and girls1. Achieving the key objectives of the Beijing Declaration Platform for Action remains a persistent challenge in Africa.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"17-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessment of breastfeeding self-efficacy and effectiveness: A comparison of primiparous and multiparous mothers.","authors":"Mine Keskin, Tuba G Emül","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.12","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Breastfeeding self-efficacy is influenced by the mother's previous experiences, examples from other mothers, the social environment and the psychological state of the mother. The aim of this descriptive cross-sectional study was to comparatively evaluate the breastfeeding self-efficacy of primiparous and multiparous mothers and the factors affecting it. The study sample consisted of 280 mothers who gave vaginal birth in a state hospital between 16 February and 4 May 2019. The study data were collected using a personal information form and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. In this study, the mean score of the BMI of primiparous mothers was 55.05±8.40 (Min:36 Max:70), while the mean score of multiparous mothers was 62.53±6.22 (Min:42 Max:70), and the difference between them was found to be significant (p<0.05). However, the difference between the planned pregnancy and the status of receiving prenatal care was also significant (p<0.05). Therefore, it may be recommended that health professionals should prioritise personalised breastfeeding education and counselling for primiparous mothers to increase their self-efficacy immediately after birth.</p><p><p>L'auto-efficacité en matière d'allaitement est influencée par les expériences antérieures de la mère, les exemples d'autres mères, l'environnement social et l'état psychologique de la mère. L'objectif de cette étude descriptive et transversale était d'évaluer comparativement l'auto-efficacité en matière d'allaitement des mères primipares et multipares ainsi que les facteurs qui l'affectent. L'échantillon de l'étude était composé de 280 mères ayant accouché par voie vaginale dans un hôpital public entre le 16 février et le 4 mai 2019. Les données ont été collectées à l'aide d'un formulaire d'information personnel et de l'échelle d'auto-efficacité en matière d'allaitement. Dans cette étude, le score moyen de l'IMC des mères primipares était de 55,05±8,40 (Min:36 Max:70), tandis que celui des mères multipares était de 62,53±6,22 (Min:42 Max:70), et la différence entre eux s'est avérée significative (p<0,05). De plus, la différence entre la grossesse planifiée et le statut de suivi prénatal était également significative (p<0,05). Par conséquent, il est recommandé que les professionnels de santé accordent la priorité à une éducation et un accompagnement personnalisés en matière d'allaitement pour les mères primipares afin d'améliorer leur auto-efficacité immédiatement après l'accouchement.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"94-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceptions and practices of community pharmacists regarding emergency contraceptives in Jordan: A qualitative study.","authors":"Dima Jum'Ah, Ammena Y Binsaleh, Sireen Ar Shilbayeh, Abdulsalam Halboup, Rana Abu-Farha","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.14","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This exploratory qualitative study examines the awareness, perceptions, and roles of Jordanian community pharmacists in providing emergency contraception. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with pharmacists from two major governorates, exploring their counseling practices, knowledge of emergency contraceptives, product differences, concerns, and views on patient requests. Findings show that pharmacists' decisions are influenced by societal stigma, legal constraints, and personal beliefs, with market trends also affecting dispensing practices. The gap was evident in how pharmacists were short on knowing the variety of different types and approaches to emergency contraception. Patient initiative in seeking information significantly mattered and influenced how pharmacists responded to such situations. Also, they reported ethical dilemmas when they handled these medications. Pharmacies in Jordan are so intertwined with community, where people sought to seek pharmacists' help in almost every occasion, proving ever strongly how it makes a difference whether the space is safe and supportive or not, especially for reproductive health issues. Our study highlighted where do we fall short and the need to design programs that fill the gaps in knowledge, perception, and practice.</p><p><p>Cette étude qualitative exploratoire examine la sensibilisation, les perceptions et les rôles des pharmaciens communautaires jordaniens dans la fourniture de contraception d'urgence. Vingt entretiens semi-structurés ont été menés avec des pharmaciens de deux gouvernorats majeurs, explorant leurs pratiques de conseil, leurs connaissances des contraceptifs d'urgence, les différences entre les produits, leurs préoccupations et leurs points de vue sur les demandes des patients. Les résultats montrent que les décisions des pharmaciens sont influencées par la stigmatisation sociétale, les contraintes juridiques et les convictions personnelles, les tendances du marché affectant également les pratiques de délivrance. L’écart était évident dans la mesure où les pharmaciens ne connaissaient pas la variété des différents types et approches de contraception d’urgence. L’initiative des patients dans la recherche d’informations était importante et influençait la manière dont les pharmaciens réagissaient à de telles situations. En outre, ils ont signalé des dilemmes éthiques lorsqu’ils manipulaient ces médicaments. Les pharmacies en Jordanie sont tellement liées à la communauté que les gens ont cherché à demander l'aide d'un pharmacien presque à chaque occasion, prouvant ainsi à quel point il est important que l'espace soit sûr et favorable ou non, en particulier pour les problèmes de santé reproductive. Notre étude a mis en évidence nos lacunes et la nécessité de concevoir des programmes qui comblent les lacunes en matière de connaissances, de perception et de pratique.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"115-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of early childbearing practice among young women in Nigeria: Evidence from 2021 multiple indicators cluster survey.","authors":"Michael A Omoyemiju, Soladoye S Asa","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.13","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Globally, Early Childbearing Practice (ECbP) remains one of the harmful practices affecting many young women and denied them the right to make personal and vital decisions related to education, sexual and reproductive health. The UNICEF estimated that not less than 14% of young women gave birth before the age of 18 with associated psychological, social, physical and reproductive health challenges. The study determined the prevalence of ECbP among young women aged 15-19 years in Nigeria and examined the influence of socio-demographic characteristics on ECbP. A cross-sectional data of women aged 15-19 years from the Nigeria 2021 Multiple Indicators Cluster Survey (MICS) were used. A statistically representative total weighted sample of 8,474 women aged 15-19 years who had had a live birth were selected for the study. Bivariate and binary logistic regression analyses were employed to answer the research questions and hypothesis at a 5% level of significance. The results showed that the prevalence of ECbP in Nigeria was 9.23% and there was a statistically significant association between place of residence and ECbP (χ2 = 296.25, p &lt; 0.05). The logistic regression results showed that ECbP was positively associated with age [OR=3.95, 95% CI= 2.89-5.38] while attaining a higher level of education reduced the likelihood of ECbP [OR=1.45, 95% CI = 0.94-2.24] in Nigeria. The study concluded that ECbP among young women aged 15-19 years was prevalent in Nigeria but mild. Nevertheless, reproductive health policies that would reduce the negative consequences of ECbP must be strengthened for improved overall welfare of young women in Nigeria.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;À l'échelle mondiale, les pratiques de procréation précoce (ECbP) restent l'une des pratiques néfastes affectant de nombreuses jeunes femmes et leur refusant le droit de prendre des décisions personnelles et vitales liées à l'éducation, à la santé sexuelle et reproductive. L'UNICEF estime qu'au moins 14 % des jeunes femmes ont accouché avant l'âge de 18 ans, ce qui entraîne des problèmes de santé psychologique, sociale, physique et reproductive. L'étude a déterminé la prévalence de l'ECbP chez les jeunes femmes âgées de 15 à 19 ans au Nigeria et a examiné l'influence des caractéristiques sociodémographiques sur l'ECbP. Des données transversales sur les femmes âgées de 15 à 19 ans issues de l'enquête par grappes à indicateurs multiples (MICS) du Nigeria 2021 ont été utilisées. Un échantillon pondéré total statistiquement représentatif de 8 474 femmes âgées de 15 à 19 ans ayant eu une naissance vivante a été sélectionné pour l'étude. Des analyses de régression logistique bivariée et binaire ont été utilisées pour répondre aux questions et hypothèses de recherche avec un niveau de signification de 5 %. Les résultats ont montré que la prévalence de l'ECbP au Nigeria était de 9,23 % et qu'il existait une association statistiquement significative entre le lieu de résidence et l'ECbP (χ2 = 296,25, p &lt; 0,05). Les rés","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"103-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Attitudes of health sciences students in Turkey towards individuals with different sexual orientations.","authors":"Vasfiye B Değer, Havva Kaçan","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Study was planned in a descriptive design to examine how the empathic tendencies of students in the Faculty of Health Sciences affect their attitudes toward individuals who have different sexual orientations and was conducted with seven hundred and six students. The data collected online using the Student Information Form, Empathic Tendency Scale (ETS) and Attitudes Toward Lesbian and Gay Men Scale (ATLGS). Participants' mean scores were 62.98±18.79 on the ESS and 29.02±10.75 on the ATLGS. When the correlation between ETS and ATLGS scores was analyzed, a positive and moderate (p<0.05) correlation (r = 0.62) was found between ETS and ATLGS scores.These scores were moderate and the correlation between ETS and ATLGS scores was significant (F=438.585; p<0.05). Empathic disposition explained 38.3% of the total change in ATLGS level (R2=0.383) and increased ATLGS level (ß=0.620). It was found that as students' empathic skills improved, their homophobic attitudes decreased.</p><p><p>Les perceptions des professionnels de la santé à l'égard des personnes ayant des orientations sexuelles différentes sont importantes. L'étude a été planifiée selon un modèle descriptif afin d'examiner comment les tendances empathiques des étudiants de la faculté des sciences de la santé affectent leurs attitudes à l'égard des personnes ayant des orientations sexuelles différentes et a été réalisée auprès de sept cent six étudiants. Les données ont été recueillies en ligne à l'aide du formulaire d'information de l'étudiant, de l'échelle des tendances empathiques (ETS) et de l'échelle des attitudes à l'égard des lesbiennes et des gays (ATLGS). Les scores moyens des participants étaient de 62,98±18,79 sur l'ESES et de 29,02±10,75 sur l'ATLGS. Ces scores étaient modérés et la corrélation entre les scores ESS et ATLGS était significative (F=438,585 ; p<0,05). La disposition empathique a expliqué 38,3 % de la variation totale du niveau de l'ATLGS (R2=0,383) et a augmenté le niveau de l'ATLGS (ß=0,620). Il a été constaté qu'à mesure que les compétences empathiques des étudiants s'amélioraient, leurs attitudes homophobes diminuaient.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"38-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gynaecological cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle behaviors of women aged 20-65 years: A descriptive cross-sectional study.","authors":"Beril Nisa Yaşar, Sevda Arslan Şeker","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.10","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>For both individual and community health, women's health is vital. In particular, gynecological cancers can be prevented or treated by adopting healthy lifestyles, raising awareness, and detecting them early. This study aimed to identify levels of gynecological cancer awareness and healthy lifestyle behaviors among women aged 20-65 years. There were 251 women in the descriptive cross sectional study. The Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS), the Descriptive Characteristics Form, and the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale-II (HLBS-II) were used to gather data. The data was analyzed using the Pearson's correlation test, multiple linear regression, and descriptive statistics. The average HLBS-II score was 123.53±20.75, while the average GCAS score was 149.64±21.30. The HLBS-II and GCAS scores showed a statistically significant positive correlation. Women knowledgeable about early diagnosis methods scored 10.758 times higher on the GCAS, while women familiar with vulvar self-examination scored 11.016 times higher. Employed women had a mean HLBS-II score 6.124 times higher than non-employed women (p<0.05). Women's awareness of gynecological cancer was high, but they also had moderately good lifestyle choices. To raise awareness and promote healthy lifestyle choices, healthcare professionals are advised to take part in health-promoting initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"76-84"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Midwifery students' solution-focused thinking and communication skills: A cross sectional study.","authors":"Nurdan K Yilmaz","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The objective of present study is to examine midwifery students' solution-focused thinking and communication skills. Study type is cross sectional research. Present study was conducted on 183 midwifery students. Data of research were collected using a Student Information Form (SIF), Solution Focused Inventory (SFI) and Solution Focality in Communication Scale (SFCS). The study found a significant difference in solution-focused thinking and solution-focused communication skills among first- and fourth-grade students (p<0.05). The mean scores of solution-focused thinking and communication of fourth-grade students were more than the mean scores of first-grade students. There was a significant positive correlation between solution-focused thinking and communication levels of students (p<0.05). According to simple linear regression analyze, students' solution-focused thinking skills were significant predictors of their solution-focused communication and explained 13.1% of the variance. Students' solution focused thinking and communication skills are at a moderate level and are affected by grade level. As students' solution-focused thinking skills increase, their solution-focused in communication level also increases.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"50-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143699182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of the characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia in children and the high-risk factors leading to severe disease in China.","authors":"Li Liu, Wei Huang, Sisi Zhang, Mingli Li Mingli Li","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.15","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This was a research study, analysed the characteristics of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children and the high-risk factors causing severe disease. Three hundred and ninety CAP children accepted therapy to First Hospital of Qinhuangdao from February 2019 to January 2020 were divided into spring onset group, summer onset group, autumn onset group and winter onset group. The detection rates of streptococcus pneumonia, haemophilus influenzae and mycoplasma pneumoniae in the winter onset group were higher than the other groups, while the detection rate of moraxella mucositis in the spring onset group was higher as than the other groups. Univariate analysis and Logistics regression analysis revealed that C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and white blood cell (WBC) levels, anemia, malnutrition, previous infection history, and preterm birth were the major factors influencing the severity of symptoms in children. The major pathogenic bacteria of CAP in children were streptococcus pneumoniae, haemophilus influenzae, and moraxella mucositis. Mycoplasma pneumoniae showed an increasing trend in summer and autumn, and some of them were associated with bacterial infection. We conclude that CRP, PCT, WBC, anemia, malnutrition, previous infection history, and preterm birth were the major factors influencing the severity of symptoms in children.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"125 131"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the features of mobile Apps for self-management of postpartum depression.","authors":"Manal Almalki, Asim Mehmood","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.16","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.16","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant global health concern, impacting the well-being of mothers and their infants during the postpartum period. Digital health solutions, particularly mobile applications, have emerged as promising tools for PPD management. This study systematically evaluates the landscape of PPD apps, identifying 115 relevant applications available on iOS and Android platforms. Through a comprehensive analysis, we assess their availability, popularity, key features, and technological advancements. Many of these apps integrate artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and wearable devices to enhance risk assessment, personalized support, and real-time monitoring. While these apps offer improved access to mental health resources, early screening, and self-management tools, considerable variability exists in their quality, functionality, and adherence to privacy and security standards. The lack of standardized evaluation frameworks raises concerns about their reliability and clinical effectiveness. Ensuring evidence-based practices, rigorous validation, and quality assurance is critical to optimizing their impact. Our findings emphasize the need for further research, standardized app evaluation frameworks, and implementation studies to facilitate clinical integration. Additionally, expanding multilingual support and telehealth features can improve accessibility for diverse populations. Strengthening mHealth solutions through these advancements can enhance maternal mental health care, benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;La dépression post-partum (PPD) est un problème de santé mondial important, ayant un impact sur le bien-être des mères et de leurs nourrissons pendant la période post-partum. Les solutions de santé numérique, en particulier les applications mobiles, sont devenues des outils prometteurs pour la gestion de la DPP. Cette étude évalue systématiquement le paysage des applications PPD, identifiant 115 applications pertinentes disponibles sur les plateformes iOS et Android. Grâce à une analyse complète, nous évaluons leur disponibilité, leur popularité, leurs fonctionnalités clés et leurs avancées technologiques. Beaucoup de ces applications intègrent l'intelligence artificielle (IA), l'apprentissage automatique et les appareils portables pour améliorer l'évaluation des risques, l'assistance personnalisée et la surveillance en temps réel. Bien que ces applications offrent un accès amélioré aux ressources en santé mentale, au dépistage précoce et aux outils d’autogestion, il existe une variabilité considérable dans leur qualité, leurs fonctionnalités et leur respect des normes de confidentialité et de sécurité. L’absence de cadres d’évaluation standardisés soulève des inquiétudes quant à leur fiabilité et leur efficacité clinique. Garantir des pratiques fondées sur des preuves, une validation rigoureuse et une assurance qualité est essentiel pour optimiser leur impact. Nos résultats ","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"132-142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of life expectancy in China: A comparative analysis of economic and non-economic factors.","authors":"Congxin Fan, Le Bo","doi":"10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2025/v29i3.18","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the determinants (economic and non-economic) of life expectancy in China from 2000 to 2020, focusing on economic development, income inequality, environmental quality, and health facilities. Using graphical analyses, the study identifies trends and patterns that illustrate the relationship between these factors and life expectancy. Findings suggest that robust economic growth from 2000 to 2005 significantly enhanced healthcare infrastructure, living standards, and access to essential services, driving early improvements in LE. Despite declining economic growth and employment rates after 2010, LE continued to rise, reflecting the long-term impact of prior investments in healthcare and public health systems. The unexpected coexistence of rising CO₂ emissions and increasing life expectancy points to the mitigating role of healthcare and social services against environmental degradation. Additionally, improved health infrastructure, particularly hospital bed availability, emerged as a critical driver of LE growth, addressing the needs of an aging population and reducing mortality rates.</p>","PeriodicalId":7551,"journal":{"name":"African journal of reproductive health","volume":"29 3","pages":"160-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143708137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}