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Predictors of knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among health ...
Abstract Background Universal exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first 6 months is estimated to reduce infant mortality by 13–15% (9 million) in resource poor countries.... -
Vienna Summer School on Oncology: how to teach clinical decision making in a ...
Abstract Background Clinical decision making in oncology is based on both inter- and multidisciplinary approach. Hence teaching future doctors involved in oncology or general... -
The morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 are correlated with the Ile105Val glu...
Abstract Background Oxidative stress is an important issue in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Considering that glutathione S-transferase P1 (GSTP1) is involved in cellular... -
The effects of public health policies on health inequalities in high-income c...
Abstract Background Socio-economic inequalities are associated with unequal exposure to social, economic and environmental risk factors, which in turn contribute to health... -
Additional file 1: of Dietary intakes of flavan-3-ols and cardiovascular heal...
Table S1. List of Technical expert panel members. Table S2. Search strategy. Table S3. The most frequently reported outcomes in evaluated RCTs. Table S4. Description of cohort... -
Epidemiological analysis of the Kaohsiung city strategy for dengue fever quar...
Abstract Background Dengue is endemic in over 100 countries and is an important public health problem worldwide. Dengue fever is not endemic in Taiwan; the importation of dengue... -
National and rural-urban prevalence and determinants of early initiation of b...
Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) reduces the risk of neonatal mortality. Previous studies from India have documented some factors associated with... -
HIV/AIDS clients, privacy and confidentiality; the case of two health centres...
Abstract Background While most studies on HIV/AIDS often identify stigmatization and patientsâ unwillingness to access health care as critical problems in the control of the... -
The economic burden of influenza-associated outpatient visits and hospitaliza...
Abstract Background The seasonal influenza vaccine coverage rate in China is only 1.9 %. There is no information available on the economic burden of influenza-associated... -
Additional file 1: of Improving prevention and care for HIV and sexually tran...
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Implementation and evaluation of a rural community-based pediatric hearing sc...
Abstract Background In an attempt to reach remote rural areas, this study explores a community-based, pediatric hearing screening program in villages, integrating two models of... -
What motivates informal caregivers of people with dementia (PWD): a qualitati...
Abstract Background The burden of caring for People with Dementia (PWD) is heavy; identifying incentives that motivate them in providing care is essential in facilitating and... -
Effect of vaccination age on cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus vacci...
Abstract Background The cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in women pre-sexual debut has been demonstrated in many countries. This study aimed to... -
Provider attitudes about childhood tuberculosis prevention in Lesotho: a qual...
Abstract Background The World Health Organization estimated that 1.12 million children developed tuberculosis (TB) in 2018, and at least 200,000 children died from TB.... -
Lessons learned through piloting a community-based SMS referral system for co...
Abstract Objective The Community Informant Detection Tool (CIDT) is a paper-based proactive case detection strategy with evidence for improving help-seeking behavior for mental... -
Inequalities in financial risk protection in Bangladesh: an assessment of uni...
Abstract Background Financial risk protection and equity are major components of universal health coverage (UHC), which is defined as ensuring access to health services for all...
