The scarcity of studies in these regions may indicate challenges such as limited research infrastructure funding disparities
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The gap
The scarcity of studies in these regions may indicate challenges such as limited research infrastructure funding disparities or a potential underestimation of the impact of climate change on maternal health in these specific contexts [3, 26
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Sourced from the recommendations and discussion and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 36 times in total.
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Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Mapping research priorities related to maternal and infant nutritional health in the context of climate change in Pakistan: a mixed-methods study (2026) · BMJ Global Health · doi
Our findings on climate-health challenges, particularly the lack of nutritional awareness and maternal dehydration identified by participants, cannot be separated from more profound historical injustices that still shape health outcomes today. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of climate-induced challenges on maternal and infant health, particularly as climate variability intensifies. There is also a pressing need to develop and test interventions that address the intersecting issues of nutrition, maternal and infant health, and healthcare access in the context of climate resilience. Moreover, studies should aim to investigate the effectiveness of community-driven approaches and culturally tailored strategies in mitigating these risks. Addressing gaps in including vulnerable populations in research and policy planning will be essential for developing comprehensive solutions.
generalrecommendationsKeywords: climate health maternal challenges particularly infant lack nutritional awareness dehydration identified participants cannot separated profound - Impact of climate change on maternal health outcomes: An evidence gap map review (2024) · PLOS Global Public Health · cited 36× · doi
The scarcity of studies in these regions may indicate challenges such as limited research infrastructure funding disparities or a potential underestimation of the impact of climate change on maternal health in these specific contexts [3, 26–28].
generaldiscussionKeywords: scarcity regions indicate challenges limited infrastructure funding disparities potential underestimation impact climate change maternal health - Priorities for an African research agenda on climate, environment and maternal, newborn and child health (2026) · Frontiers in Global Women's Health · doi
Climate change and environmental degradation are reshaping maternal, newborn and child health risks across Africa, yet evidence generation remains constrained by sparse monitoring infrastructure, fragmented health and environmental data, limited data linkage, and uneven governance capacity.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: environmental health climate change degradation reshaping maternal newborn child risks across africa evidence generation remains
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