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Roger’s diffusion of innovations theory and the adoption of a patient portal’s digital anamnesis collection tool: study protocol for the MAiBest project
BackgroundGerman hospitals are legally obliged to implement digital patient portals within the next years. Systematic reviews show that the use of...
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Predicting pharmaceutical prices. Advances based on purchase-level data and machine learning
BackgroundIncreased costs in the health sector have put considerable strain on the public budgets allocated to pharmaceutical purchases. Faced with...
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Teamwork and implementation of innovations in healthcare and human service settings: a systematic review
BackgroundImplementation of new practices in team-based settings requires teams to work together to respond to new demands and changing expectations....
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Medication nonadherence and associated factors in patients with tuberculosis in Wau, South Sudan: a cross- sectional study using the world health organization multidimensional adherence model
BackgroundTuberculosis medication nonadherence is a multi-dimensional public health problem with serious consequences worldwide. There is little...
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Asymptomatic malaria in pregnancy and associated risk factors in Majang Zone, Gambella Region, Southwest Ethiopia: a hard-to-reach malaria hotspot
BackgroundAsymptomatic malaria in pregnancy (AMiP) is a daunting public health problem with multifaceted adverse outcomes for mothers, fetuses,...
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Finding Silver Linings: Benefit-Finding, Stress, and Depressive Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to high psychological stress for many adolescents and young adults, which may have contributed to increased...
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Implementation Determinants of Problem-Solving Therapy Delivered by Near-Peer Lay Counselors for Youth Living with HIV in Botswana: Lay Counsellor Perspectives
An evidence-based psychological intervention, known as Friendship Bench, for depression and anxiety was adapted among adolescents living with HIV...
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Challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of pure non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma in a child: a case report
BackgroundDiagnosing non-gestational uterine choriocarcinoma in children is challenging because of its rarity and nonspecific imaging findings....
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Improving hypertension control in Nigeria: early policy implications from the Hypertension Treatment in Nigeria program
Hypertension poses a significant health burden globally. In Nigeria, hypertension prevalence is on the rise, with low rates of awareness, treatment,...
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Public health interventions to prevent children drowning: an updated systematic review
AimInjuries are a leading cause of death and disability for children and young people worldwide and a significant public health challenge. This...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Japanese physicians relating to climate change impacts on health, delivery of climate-specific advice, and advocacy for climate change policies
AimThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of physicians in Japan toward climate change and health, their delivery...
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Emotion Regulation Difficulties and Smoking Behavior among Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases
COPD is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and results in increased healthcare costs and disability. Smoking is the main...
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Mediating role of gestational weight gain in the relationship between socioeconomic status and preterm birth: a Chinese population-based study
BackgroundThe modifiable mechanisms underlying the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and preterm birth remain unclear. This study aimed...
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The bidirectional association between the disability in activities of daily living and depression: a longitudinal study in Chinese middle-aged and older adults
AimDepression and disability in activities of daily living (ADL) are common in middle-aged and older adults. This study investigated the...
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The association between different impact exercises and osteoporosis: an analysis of data from the Taiwan biobank
Osteoporosis is a prevalent condition marked by reduced bone density and an elevated risk of fractures, especially among postmenopausal women....
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Association of cancer treatment with excess heart age among five-year young breast cancer survivors
PurposeData evaluating cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by cancer treatment among young women (≤ 40 years) with breast cancer are limited.
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Food security among black breast cancer survivors in Maryland: insights from an online pilot study
PurposeFood security, and reliable access to nutritious food, is essential for maintaining health yet remains elusive for many, including U.S....
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Utilizing social media for community risk communication in megacities: analysing the impact of WeChat group information interaction and perception on communication satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai
BackgroundAgainst the backdrop of the global public health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant disparities in the supply and demand...
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An exploration of Irish nutrition educators’ experiences of competency-based assessment in nutrition science education
BackgroundCompetency-based assessment (CBA) supports the development and attainment of skills required for the workforce. Little is known about...
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Using economic analysis to inform health resource allocation: lessons from Malawi
Despite making remarkable strides in improving health outcomes, Malawi faces concerns about sustaining the progress achieved due to limited fiscal...
