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Improving access to care for rheumatology services in Canada
Rheumatic diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent in Canada, and its associated strain on the healthcare system is expected to increase over the...
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Barriers to access to mental healthcare among women in the perinatal period: a preliminary report
This preliminary study investigates factors related to reduced access to mental healthcare among women in the perinatal period. We enrolled 145...
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Implications on self-care behaviors among older Korean immigrants diagnosed with diabetes residing in the United States: a path analytical approach
BackgroundDiabetes is a prevalent chronic disease. Although self-care is the crucial element in managing diabetes, older Korean immigrants with...
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Germans’ awareness of refugees’ information barriers regarding health care access: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundIn light of their experiences on the refuge and upon their arrival in the receiving society, refugees may have differentiated needs...
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Peers plus mobile app for treatment in HIV (PATH): protocol for a randomized controlled trial to test a community-based integrated peer support and mHealth intervention to improve viral suppression among Hispanic and Black people living with HIV
BackgroundSignificant disparities continue to exist in the HIV care continuum, whereby Hispanic and Black people living with HIV (PLWH) are less...
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Psychosocial dimensions of access and their association with contraceptive use and intention to use
BackgroundSeveral studies suggest that psychosocial accessibility appears to be the key remaining hurdle to contraceptive use when issues of...
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Design and path tracking control of a continuum robot for maxillary sinus surgery
PurposeContinuum robots (CRs) have been developed for maxillary sinus surgery (MSS) in recent years. However, due to the anatomically curved and...
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Impacts of seasonal flooding on geographical access to maternal healthcare in the Barotse Floodplain, Zambia
BackgroundSeasonal floods pose a commonly-recognised barrier to women’s access to maternal services, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality....
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Pediatric Obesity Care via Telemedicine: Expanding the Path Forward—A Review
Purpose of ReviewReview latest data regarding the intersection of pediatric obesity epidemic with telemedicine expansion to meet the need of...
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Universal health coverage and equal access in Sweden: a century-long perspective on macro-level policy
BackgroundWhen today’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage are mainly directed towards low-income settings, it is perhaps easy to forget...
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Access to What for Whom? How Care Delivery Innovations Impact Health Equity
Achieving health equity (where every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential) requires the removal of obstacles to health,...
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Geographic access to pediatric neurosurgeons in the USA: an analysis of sociodemographic factors
PurposeGeographic access to physicians has been shown to be unevenly distributed in the USA, with those in closer proximity having superior outcomes....
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On the path to UHC, digital healthcare transformation with Karnataka’s online referral framework
BackgroundKarnataka, a trailblazer in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiatives, has implemented various features under the Ayushman...
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Factors associated with intention of HIV testing among Asian American men: a path analysis
Research has pointed to myriad cultural and socio-psychological factors associated with HIV testing, such as acculturation, social norms about HIV...
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The effects of laser and ultrasonic irrigation activation methods on smear and debris removal in traditional and conservative endodontic access cavities
In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the smear and debris removal efficiency of laser and ultrasonic irrigation activation methods in traditional...
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Capnography access and use in Kenya and Ethiopia
PurposeLack of access to safe and affordable anesthesia and monitoring equipment may contribute to higher rates of morbidity and mortality in low-...
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The Heart of the Matter: A Path to Building Diversity in Pediatric Cardiology
Our essay discusses the impact of underrepresentation in medical training, with a focus on pediatric cardiology. We use the perspective of a...
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How Does Anticipated HIV Stigma Affect Medication Adherence? A Longitudinal Path Analysis Model
Prior research has documented that anticipated HIV stigma may play an important predictive role in medication adherence among people living with HIV...
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Comparing the outcomes of papillary and non-papillary access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy
BackgroundSome publications have recently been released on the safety of non-papillary access (NPA) in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) by a Greek...
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Effect of lairage time prior to slaughter on stress in pigs: a path analysis
BackgroundPre-slaughter process during transportation, handling, and lairage causes stress in pigs, affecting animal welfare and meat quality....
