Search
Search Results
-
Mediated effects of a randomised control trial for a text messaging smoking cessation intervention for online help-seekers and primary care visitors
Background and AimsDigital smoking cessation interventions have been shown to be effective in hel** individuals achieve prolonged smoking...
-
Demographic changes in COVID-19 mortality during the pandemic: analysis of trends in disparities among workers using California’s mortality surveillance system
BackgroundThere is limited information on the extent and patterns of disparities in COVID-19 mortality throughout the pandemic. We aimed to examine...
-
The association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality globally. The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide; there seems to...
-
Implement social prescribing successfully towards embedding: what works, for whom and in which context? A rapid realist review
BackgroundSome clients who access healthcare services experience problems due to the wider determinants of health which cannot be addressed (solely)...
-
The cost of living crisis – how does it impact the health and life of individuals? A survey exploring perceptions in Italy, Germany, Sweden and the United Kingdom
BackgroundThe Cost of Living Crisis (CoLC), a real term reduction in basic income, risks individuals being unable to afford essentials such as heat,...
-
“If I die for touching him, let me die”: a rapid ethnographic assessment of cultural practices and Ebola transmission in high-risk border regions of Tanzania
BackgroundEbola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but contagious disease caused by Ebola Virus (EBOV). The first Ebola outbreaks were reported in the...
-
Implementing a free lending of sports and leisure equipment service: a cross-sectional survey exploring user characteristics, utilization patterns, and significance among children and youth
BackgroundThe escalating costs of sports equipment, coupled with socioeconomic disparities, hinder children’s participation in physical activities....
-
Predictive ability of the health belief model in HIV testing and counselling uptake among youth aged 15–24 in La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, Ghana
BackgroundMajority of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive persons in Ghana are aged 15–24. HIV prevalence among persons aged 15–24 years,...
-
Learning from an experience, challenges and approaches in the workplace during COVID-19 pandemic: a content analysis of international documents
BackgroundThis study aims to investigate international measures for pandemic control in the workplace based on guidelines from international...
-
Association between 29 food groups of diet quality questionnaire and perceived stress in Chinese adults: a prospective study from China health and nutrition survey
PurposeDiet plays a fundamental role in promoting resilience against stress-related disorders. We aimed to examine the overall and sex-specific...
-
Cooperative housing under a grant-of-use in Catalonia and health: pre-post analysis
BackgroundHousing is considered a social determinant of health. In Catalonia and Spain, ensuring affordable housing is challenging and cooperative...
-
How did COVID-19 pandemic impact on healthy behaviours among Polish professionally active physiotherapists aged 20–50?
BackgroundDue to the introduction of a number of changes to the health care system and the work nature of medical staff, theCOVID-19 pandemic still...
-
Analysis of the characteristics, efficiency, and influencing factors of third-party mediation mechanisms for resolving medical disputes in public hospitals in China
BackgroundMedical disputes, which are prevalent in China, are a growing global public health problem. The Chinese government has proposed third-party...
-
Prevalence and risk factors of human papilloma virus infection among women living with HIV, Egypt, a cross sectional study
BackgroundHPV is considered the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is responsible of 70% of cervical cancers worldwide. HIV infection is...
-
Multimorbidity, health Literacy, and quality of life among older adults in an urban slum in India: a community-based cross-sectional study
BackgroundIndia is experiencing a rising burden of chronic disease multimorbidity due to an aging population and epidemiological transition. Older...
-
Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a co-designed physical activity intervention for rural middle schoolers: a pilot study
BackgroundLack of physical activity is a concern for children across diverse backgrounds, particularly affecting those in rural areas who face...
-
Psychological distress mediates the association between COVID-19-related discrimination and subsequent PTSD symptom severity in healthcare workers: a two-year follow-up study
BackgroundPast research has suggested a cross-sectional association between COVID-19-related discrimination and PTSD symptom severity. However, no...
-
A cross-sectional survey of first-aid kit equipment in a family in Sichuan, China
PurposeTo examine residents’ first-aid kit preparation and its influencing factors.
DesignCross-sectional survey.
MethodsA questionnaire survey was...
-
Health outcomes and healthcare utilization associated with four undiagnosed chronic conditions: evidence from nationally representative survey data in Sri Lanka
BackgroundLow awareness of chronic conditions raises the risk of poorer health outcomes and may result in healthcare utilization and spending in...
