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Socio-ecological influences on adolescent (aged 10–17) alcohol use and linked...
Abstract Background Excess body weight and risky alcohol consumption are two of the greatest contributors to global disease. Health behaviours cluster in adolescence and track... -
Effect of exercise type on smoking cessation: a meta-analysis of randomized c...
Abstract Background Exercise is one choice of additional treatment for smoking cessation by relieving nicotine withdrawal symptoms and smoking craving. The possible mechanism of... -
Patient perceptions regarding physician reimbursements, wait times, and out-o...
Abstract Background Currently, there is a lack of knowledge regarding patient perceptions surrounding physician reimbursements, appropriate wait times, and out-of-pocket payment... -
COllaborative Shared care to IMprove Psychosis Outcome (COSIMPO): study proto...
Abstract Background Psychotic disorders are a group of severe mental disorders that cause considerable disability to sufferers and a high level of burden to families. In many... -
The Community Navigator Study: a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a...
Abstract Background Loneliness is associated with poor health outcomes at all ages, including shorter life expectancy and greater risk of developing depression. People with... -
Cognitive flexibility training intervention among children with autism: a lon...
Abstract Autism is defined by persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction in multiple contexts as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.... -
Measuring influenza laboratory capacity: use of a tool to measure improvements
Abstract Background To collect information, identify training needs, and assist with influenza capacity building voluntary laboratory capacity assessments were conducted using a... -
Prevalence and correlates for ADHD and relation with social and academic func...
Abstract Background Aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), its associated correlates and relations with clinical... -
Psychosocial factors associated with the mental health of indigenous children...
Abstract Background Indigenous children living in high income countries have a consistently high prevalence of mental health problems. We aimed to identify psychosocial risk and... -
Functional and quality of life outcomes after partial glossectomy: a multi-in...
Abstract Background While aggressive treatment for oral cancer may optimize survival, decrements in speech and swallowing function and quality of life often result. This... -
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.... -
Effects of a brief, pedometer-based behavioral intervention for individuals w...
Abstract Background Pulmonary rehabilitation programs often fail to substantially enhance long-term physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease... -
Personality, competencies, and life outcomes: results from the German PIAAC l...
Abstract The present paper investigates the power of personality to predict important life outcomes in the context of the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult... -
Recommendations from the European Working Group for Value Assessment and Fund...
Abstract Rare diseases are an important public health issue with high unmet need. The introduction of the EU Regulation on orphan medicinal products (OMP) has been successful in... -
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... -
Meeting psychosocial needs for persons with dementia in home care services – ...
Abstract Background The majority of persons with dementia are home-dwelling. To enable these persons to stay in their own homes as long as possible, a holistic, individual and... -
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy versus supportive thera...
Abstract Background Up to 60% of patients with bipolar disorder (BD) have a history of traumatic events, which is associated with greater episode severity, higher risk of... -
The impact of residential status on cognitive decline among older adults in C...
Abstract Background Residential status has been linked to numerous determinants of health and well-being. However, the influence of residential status on cognitive decline... -
The efficacy of varenicline in achieving abstinence among waterpipe tobacco s...
Abstract Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking has increased among youth across the globe including in the US, and it continues as a common and traditional form of smoking...
