Background The need for research-based knowledge to inform health policy formulation and
implementation is a chronic global concern impacting health systems functioning and …

Background Health evidence needs to be communicated and disseminated in a manner that
is clearly understood by decision-makers. As an inherent component of health knowledge …

Background The increase in the number of elderly persons in developing countries has not
had a corresponding increase in social and health care support systems for the elderly …

Rapid ageing of populations globally following reductions in fertility and mortality rates has
become one of the most significant demographic features in recent decades. As a low-and …

Abstract Background The Economic Commission of the West African States (ECOWAS),
through her specialised health Institution, the West African Health Organization (WAHO) is …

Despite efforts made by sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries to promote evidence-informed
health policymaking, translating research evidence into policy remains a very challenging …

Introduction The increasing population of older adults and rapid increases in co‐morbidities
globally has necessitated the need for a healthcare delivery system that meets the …

Introduction: Research on disability largely draws on epidemiological data, often conducted
in more developed countries. To date, there is little research related to older adults in …

Introduction In Ghana, the care needs of older adults in the later years has become a critical
issue given population ageing and increased proportions of older adults with difficulties with …

BACKGROUND: The demographic structure of Iran as a developing country has undergone
various changes in recent years. Therefore, the present study sought to analyze policy and …