While the linkage between economic conditions and health indicators is largely discussed previously, much less known about how income inequality affects infant mortality rates (IMR) in Turkey. Using a city-level data from 2014 to 2019 estimates impact of socio-economic factors on rates. To identify what are associated with IMRs, ordered probit, random effect, fixed effect approaches used. An en...

OBJECTIVES Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with an increased risk of HIV transmission, and intravaginal practices (IVP) are an important risk factor for developing BV. The relationship between IVP, BV and HIV lower genital shedding, responsible for HIV transmission, has not been examined in women receiving antiretrovirals in Zambia. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Community Hea...