Noreen Dadirai Mdege

Datos Biográficos

ID2415745
NOMBRENoreen Dadirai Mdege
NOMBRESNoreen Dadirai
APELLIDOMdege
FIRMAMDEGE N D
AFILIACIONESUniversity of York
ORCID0000-0003-3189-3473
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS13
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR13
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2013
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2025
ÍNDICE H0

  • Use of tobacco and nicotine products among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Open AccessLyagamula Kisia, Shukri F Mohamed et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction: The use of tobacco among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries is a public health issue of concern. The tobacco industry's aggressive marketing tactics target young people in African countries, leading to early initiation of tobacco use. While existing evidence focuses on 13-15-year-olds, data from Sub-Saharan Africa indicates that smoking initiation ranges from as young as 7 years old to around 16 years old. The lack of d…

  • The illicit cigarette market in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

    Open AccessNoreen Dadirai Mdege, Christelle Tchoupé et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    This study aimed to estimate the proportion of cigarettes consumed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) that are illicit and the extent of cigarette tax evasion; and to identify the origins of and factors associated with illicit cigarettes. Data were collected from May 15 to June 9, 2023. Stratified, multistage sampling was used to select 32 health areas from which empty cigarette packs were collected. Each collected pack was examined an…

  • Compliance with smoke-free laws in hospitality venues in Ethiopia

    Open AccessSelamawit Hirpa Abu, Noreen Dadirai Mdege et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    The study highlights the need for region-specific guidelines, accountable institutions, improved coordination, targeted education, and the addressing of socioeconomic barriers. Leveraging existing strengths and addressing identified challenges will be critical to achieving equitable and effective enforcement of smoke-free laws nationwide

  • Adherence to smoke-free laws at retail points-of-sale and associated factors in 10 cities in Ethiopia

    Open AccessWakgari Deressa, Selamawit Hirpa Abu et al.ARTICLETobacco Control2025

    The study highlights enforcement gaps at PoS, particularly in khat shops, kiosks, and in Semera-Logia and Gambella cities. Strengthening smoke-free law implementation requires region-specific interventions for high-risk areas and retail outlets

  • Reasons for shisha smoking

    Open AccessNoreen Dadirai Mdege, Ranti Ekpo et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Shisha smoking has increased significantly worldwide over the past decade including in developing countries such as Nigeria. We aimed to understand the reasons for shisha smoking in Nigeria in order to address the lack of context-specific evidence to inform the national response to the growing threat posed by shisha smoking. We adopted the Theory of Planned Behaviour to conduct in-depth interviews among 78 purposely sampled current shisha smokers…

  • Second-Hand Tobacco Smoke Exposure

    Open AccessSelamawit Hirpa, Selamawit Hirpa Abu et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2024

    Most HVs had PM 2.5 concentrations that exceeded the WHO average air quality standard. Stricter enforcement of smoke-free laws is necessary, particularly for bars and nightclubs/lounges

  • Compliance with tobacco advertising and promotion laws at points-of-sale in Ethiopia

    Open AccessWakgari Deressa, Selamawit Hirpa et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    While outdoor compliance rates were relatively high, the lower indoor compliance rates particularly due to the high prevalence of open cigarette package displays indicates a major area for improvement in enforcing anti-tobacco advertising and promotion laws

  • Costs and cost-effectiveness of treatment setting for children with wasting, oedema and growth failure/faltering

    Open AccessNoreen Dadirai Mdege, Sithabiso Masuku et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023

    This systematic review aimed to address the existing evidence gaps, and guide policy decisions on the settings within which to treat infants

  • Everything the hujur tells is very educative but if I cannot apply those in my own life then there is no meaning”

    Open AccessCath Jackson, Zunayed Al Azdi et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN49975452

  • Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke in Public Places and Barriers to the Implementation of Smoke-Free Regulations in The Gambia

    Open AccessBai Cham, Noreen Dadirai Mdege et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    Despite existing smoke-free regulations, reported exposure to second-hand smoke remains high in public places in The Gambia. The Ministry of Health should continue to strengthen their advocacy and sensitization programs to ensure smoke-free regulations are fully implemented. Some population subgroups are at a higher risk of exposure and could be targeted by interventions; and settings where these subgroups are exposed should be targeted by enforc…

  • Tobacco use and cessation in the context of ART adherence

    Open AccessFrances Thirlway, Kellen Namusisi Nyamurungi et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2021Referencias: 60

    Sub-Saharan Africa carries a disproportionate burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Tobacco use amongst people living with HIV is higher than in the general population even though it increases the risk of life-threatening opportunistic infections including tuberculosis (TB). Research on tobacco use and cessation amongst people living with HIV in Africa is sparse and it is not clear what interventions might achieve lasting cessation. We ca…

  • Smoking behaviours and indoor air quality

    Tarana Ferdous, Kamran Siddiqi et al.ARTICLETobacco Control2020

    We found a small but significant difference between PM 2.5 concentrations in SPH compared with SFH in Dhaka, Bangladesh-a value much lower than observed in HICs

  • The effectiveness and cost implications of task-shifting in the delivery of antiretroviral therapy to HIV-infected patients

    Open AccessNoreen Dadirai Mdege, Stanley Chindove et al.ARTICLEHealth Policy and Planning2013