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Open AccessDietary diversity and iron deficiency anemia among a cohort of singleton pregnancies: a cross-sectional study
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is considered one of the most common medical disorders observed during pregnancy. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), anemia and micronutrients deficiencies among pregnant...
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Open AccessAssessing the impact of small firm dynamics on public mental health amid the pandemic in Latin America
The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between the economic activity of small firms and the mental well-being of the population in five Latin American countries in the early stages of the pandemic.
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Open AccessA cross-sectional survey of first-aid kit equipment in a family in Sichuan, China
To examine residents’ first-aid kit preparation and its influencing factors.
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Open AccessLearning from an experience, challenges and approaches in the workplace during COVID-19 pandemic: a content analysis of international documents
This study aims to investigate international measures for pandemic control in the workplace based on guidelines from international organizations to learn from their experiences.
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Open AccessSkin carotenoid scores and metabolic syndrome in a general Japanese population: the Hisayama study
Higher vegetable intake is being promoted as an initiative to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Carotenoids are yellow or red pigment components and are widely present in vegetables. Since ingested carotenoi...
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Open AccessAssociation between 29 food groups of diet quality questionnaire and perceived stress in Chinese adults: a prospective study from China health and nutrition survey
Diet plays a fundamental role in promoting resilience against stress-related disorders. We aimed to examine the overall and sex-specific association between food groups and perceived stress in adults.
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Open AccessMultimorbidity, health Literacy, and quality of life among older adults in an urban slum in India: a community-based cross-sectional study
India is experiencing a rising burden of chronic disease multimorbidity due to an aging population and epidemiological transition. Older adults residing in urban slums are especially vulnerable due to challeng...
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Open AccessPredictive ability of the health belief model in HIV testing and counselling uptake among youth aged 15–24 in La-Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, Ghana
Majority of new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive persons in Ghana are aged 15–24. HIV prevalence among persons aged 15–24 years, a proxy for new infections, remained stable at 1.5% for 2017 and 2018...
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Open AccessImplement social prescribing successfully towards embedding: what works, for whom and in which context? A rapid realist review
Some clients who access healthcare services experience problems due to the wider determinants of health which cannot be addressed (solely) by the medical sector. Social Prescribing (SP) addresses clients ’ wid...
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Open AccessImplementing a free lending of sports and leisure equipment service: a cross-sectional survey exploring user characteristics, utilization patterns, and significance among children and youth
The escalating costs of sports equipment, coupled with socioeconomic disparities, hinder children’s participation in physical activities. The Leisure Equipment Library (LEL), a unique service in Sweden, addres...
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Open AccessThe association between the visceral to subcutaneous abdominal fat ratio and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary cause of mortality globally. The prevalence of obesity is rising worldwide; there seems to be a significant positive association between obesity and CVDs. The dis...
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Open AccessCooperative housing under a grant-of-use in Catalonia and health: pre-post analysis
Housing is considered a social determinant of health. In Catalonia and Spain, ensuring affordable housing is challenging and cooperative housing under a grant-of-use emerges as an alternative, challenging trad...
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Open AccessMediated effects of a randomised control trial for a text messaging smoking cessation intervention for online help-seekers and primary care visitors
Digital smoking cessation interventions have been shown to be effective in hel** individuals achieve prolonged smoking abstinence. Nonetheless, the mechanisms that drive such effects are unclear. The current...
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Open AccessEvaluating the feasibility and acceptability of a co-designed physical activity intervention for rural middle schoolers: a pilot study
Lack of physical activity is a concern for children across diverse backgrounds, particularly affecting those in rural areas who face distinct challenges compared to their urban counterparts. Community-derived ...
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Open AccessDemographic changes in COVID-19 mortality during the pandemic: analysis of trends in disparities among workers using California’s mortality surveillance system
There is limited information on the extent and patterns of disparities in COVID-19 mortality throughout the pandemic. We aimed to examine trends in disparities by demographics over variants in the pre- and pos...
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Open AccessHow did COVID-19 pandemic impact on healthy behaviours among Polish professionally active physiotherapists aged 20–50?
Due to the introduction of a number of changes to the health care system and the work nature of medical staff, theCOVID-19 pandemic still pose a public health challenge. The objective of the study was to chara...
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Open AccessPrevalence and risk factors of human papilloma virus infection among women living with HIV, Egypt, a cross sectional study
HPV is considered the most common sexually transmitted infection. It is responsible of 70% of cervical cancers worldwide. HIV infection is associated with increased rates of HPV infection. Women Living With HI...
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Open Access“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
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a rare but contagious disease caused by Ebola Virus (EBOV). The first Ebola outbreaks were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) before subsequent reported cases in We...
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Open AccessAnalysis of the characteristics, efficiency, and influencing factors of third-party mediation mechanisms for resolving medical disputes in public hospitals in China
Medical disputes, which are prevalent in China, are a growing global public health problem. The Chinese government has proposed third-party mediation (TPM) to resolve this issue. However, the characteristics, ...
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Open AccessThe 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
The Cost of Living Crisis (CoLC), a real term reduction in basic income, risks individuals being unable to afford essentials such as heat, food and clothing. The impact of the CoLC is disproportionate – with d...
