4348 papers
This study of 202 Zambian healthcare workers reveals that while cognitive and structural factors both influence Mpox outbreak preparedness, structural organizational readiness has a stronger impact on actual preparedness practices, highlighting the critical need for integrated investments in institutional capabilities alongside workforce training.
This cross-sectional study of 1,059 women reveals that while structural barriers and postpartum stage are the primary determinants of current utilization of professional postpartum exercise rehabilitation services, cognitive awareness and education levels better predict future intentions, highlighting a critical intention–behavior gap that necessitates interventions focused on reducing structural barriers rather than solely providing health education.
This study of secondary school adolescents in Botswana reveals that video gaming and television watching are significantly associated with health-risk behaviors and stress-related factors, suggesting that screen time may serve as a coping mechanism for distress and highlighting the need for strategies promoting healthier alternatives.
This mixed-methods study conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, reveals that while outpatient healthcare services largely align with Client Service Charter principles according to both patients and clinicians, significant operational challenges such as staff shortages and infrastructure constraints persist, necessitating targeted training and systemic improvements to fully realize equitable, patient-centered care.
This cross-sectional study of 2,605 community-dwelling older adults in urban Shanghai reveals that while possible sarcopenia affects 19.0% of the population and is strongly associated with advancing age, the co-occurrence of possible sarcopenia with obesity is rare (1.6%) and linked to daily exercise, highlighting the need for age-targeted screening and physical activity promotion in local healthy aging programs.
In a nationally representative study of US adults, higher Life's Crucial 9 scores were significantly associated with lower odds of diabetic kidney disease, with the weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) partially mediating this protective relationship by accounting for approximately 19.6% of the association.
This retrospective study of 250 nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients identified age, TNM stage, white blood cell count, and globulin as independent prognostic factors and developed a validated nomogram to predict individual survival outcomes.
A multimodal telemedicine curriculum significantly improved pre-clerkship medical students' confidence in core virtual care competencies, with the greatest gains observed in those who participated in an additional interactive workshop, though confidence levels declined slightly by the one-year follow-up.
This case report describes five instances of scapular chondrosarcoma treated with tumor resection and reconstruction using 3D-printed prostheses and LARS artificial ligaments, demonstrating that this multidisciplinary approach effectively preserves upper limb function and shoulder stability.
This qualitative study reveals that adults with type 2 diabetes and binge eating who completed a digital intervention identified specific barriers and requested adaptations such as psychoeducation, glucose tracking, and enhanced medical support to better address their dual health needs.