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A systematic review of studies describing the influence of informal social su...
Abstract Background Whilst any type of bereavement can be traumatic, bereavement through violent or sudden causes is associated with more severe negative health and wellbeing... -
Including refugees in disease elimination: challenges observed from a sleepin...
Abstract Background Ensuring equity between forcibly-displaced and host area populations is a key challenge for global elimination programmes. We studied Uganda’s response to... -
The urgency of utilizing COVID-19 biospecimens for research in the heart of t...
Abstract The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and consequent social distancing practices have disrupted essential clinical research functions worldwide.... -
Development of an inventory to assess perceived barriers related to PKU treat...
Abstract Background According to studies of phenylketonuria (PKU), the Brazilian population’s metabolic control shows unsatisfactory indexes from childhood. Research on... -
An interview study of pregnant women who were provided with indoor air qualit...
Abstract Background Maternal smoking can cause health complications in pregnancy. Particulate matter (PM2.5) metrics applied to second hand smoke (SHS) concentrations provide... -
Assessing the level of knowledge and available sources of information about h...
Abstract Background Egypt has the largest proportion of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection worldwide and there is an urgent need to increase community awareness and knowledge... -
Improving empathy and self-efficacy in caregivers of persons with intellectua...
Abstract Background A secure attachment with one or more caregivers is one of the most important predictors of cognitive development and emotional wellbeing. Persons with... -
Contemporary women prisoners health experiences, unique prison health care ne...
Abstract Background Sub Saharan African (SSA) prisons have seen a substantial increase in women prisoners in recent years. Despite this increase, women prisoners constitute a... -
‘You are Okay’: a support and educational program for children with mild inte...
Abstract Background Children of parents with a mental illness or substance use disorder (COPMI) have an increased risk of developing social-emotional problems themselves. Fear... -
Preventing sexual violence in college men: a randomized-controlled trial of G...
Abstract Background Sexual violence—any sexual act committed against a person without freely given consent—disproportionately affects women. Women’s first experiences of sexual... -
Scopolamine augmentation of a newly initiated escitalopram treatment for majo...
Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent and disabling disorder that can lead to heavy individual, familial, and societal burdens. Although... -
HIV testing and counselling experiences: a qualitative study of older adults ...
Abstract Background Finding HIV infected persons and engaging them in care is crucial in achieving UNAIDS 90–90-90 targets; diagnosing 90% of those infected with HIV, initiating... -
Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic asses...
Abstract Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social... -
Projecting the effects of long-term care policy on the labor market participa...
Abstract Background Using Singapore as a case study, this paper aims to understand the effects of the current long-term care policy and various alternative policy options on the... -
Mental health service responses to human trafficking: a qualitative study of ...
Abstract Background Human trafficking is a global crime and human rights violation. Although research has demonstrated a high prevalence of mental disorder among trafficked... -
COVID-19 in Africa: care and protection for frontline healthcare workers
Abstract Medical staff caring for COVID-19 patients face mental stress, physical exhaustion, separation from families, stigma, and the pain of losing patients and colleagues.... -
Longitudinal studies that use data collected as part of usual care risk repor...
Abstract Background Longitudinal studies using data collected as part of usual care risk providing biased results if visit times are related to the outcome of interest.... -
Reducing expectations for antibiotics in primary care: a randomised experimen...
Abstract Background To reduce inappropriate antibiotic use, public health campaigns often provide fear-based information about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Meta-analyses have... -
Coverage of harm reduction services and HIV infection: a multilevel analysis ...
Abstract Background Since 2003, a harm reduction program for injecting drug users has been rolled out countrywide in China. It entails services for condom promotion, a needle... -
Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity inter...
Abstract Background Childhood obesity is a significant public health challenge that affects approximately one in five children worldwide. Infant feeding practices are implicated...
