HPV vaccination in men: an incomplete strategy in the fight for public health
This letter to the editor is available exclusively in Spanish.
Determinants of child physical abuse in Guyana: Findings from the 2019 Guyana Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey
Objective
To assess the prevalence and factors associated with physical abuse against children in Guyana.
Applicability of World Health Organization guidelines on self-care interventions for reproductive health in selected Latin American and Caribbean countries
Objective
To analyze the applicability of the World Health Organization’s WHO Guideline on self-care interventions for health and well-being in selected Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Harmonization and integration of data from prospective cohort studies across the Region of the Americas
Objectives
To develop a generalizable extraction, transform, and load (ETL) process and workflow for prospective harmonization of data from active cohort studies being conducted in different geographic locations across the Region of the Americas.
Addressing population-level cancer data needs in northwestern Mexico: results from a South–South Colombian–Mexican partnership
“South–South” partnerships forged between institutions in resource-constrained settings, usually in low- and middle-income countries, provide innovative frameworks for resource, knowledge, and expertise exchanges to address public health challenges in regions sharing similar contexts. Population-based cancer registries (PBCRs) and surveillance systems in low- and middle-income countries are essential for cancer control, yet they are scarce.
Impact of chemical interventions on reducing dengue, Zika, and chikungunya: a systematic review
Objective
Given that vector control represents the primary strategy for preventing these diseases, the objective of this systematic review is to ascertain the efficacy of chemical interventions in reducing their burden.
Geographical inequities in cervical cancer screening coverage in Bolivia: a spatial nationwide ecological study
Objectives
To estimate cervical cancer screening (CCS) coverage rates and assess the spatial distribution and clustering between departments and municipalities in Bolivia.
Methods
Standardized CCS coverage rates were calculated using the direct standardization method. The global Moran’s I test was used to investigate the existence of spatial autocorrelation of CCS coverage, and the Getis-Ord Gi* was used to identify the spatial clustering of municipalities with high (hot spot) or low (cold spot) coverage.
Genetic screening of FFPE breast cancer biopsies for the BRCA1-185delAG mutation in Trinidad and Tobago
Objective
To investigate whether the quality and quantity of genomic DNA harnessed from existing formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) breast cancer biopsy tissue samples in the public health system of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) were sufficient for downstream genetic testing and to investigate the occurrence of the common breast cancer susceptibility gene 1 (BRCA1) mutation, BRCA1-185delAG, in these samples.
Technical cooperation strategies to revitalize immunization programs in priority countries in the Americas
Objective
To describe and systematize experiences and lessons learned in the implementation of a Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) technical cooperation strategy in countries at high risk of importation and spread of measles and rubella, with the following objectives: monitoring the progress of vaccination coverage through microplanning, strengthening risk analysis and epidemiological surveillance, and providing a rapid response to outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Implementation of the ICD-11 in Brazil: an overview
In 2021, Brazil began implementing the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), with completion scheduled for 2027. ICD-11 represents a technological and conceptual leap, offering new opportunities for epidemiological analysis and health management. However, it also imposes challenges for interoperability and preservation of historical data series, making its implementation more complex.
