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Loneliness is prevalent in patients with chronic diseases and can threaten their health status, treatment process and quality of life. The stigma of loneliness stems from a derogatory and stigmatizing label th...
Chronic kidney disease is defined by the presence of kidney damage or decreased kidney function for at least three months, irrespective of the cause. Hypertensive kidney disease is one of the long-term complic...
The burden of low back pain (LBP) is increasing rapidly. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trends of the LBP burden in China from 1990 to 2021.
India’s rapid urbanization presents both opportunities and challenges, offering better healthcare and infrastructure while also impacting physical and mental health. The reasons behind the higher prevalence of...
The worldwide prevalence of renal disease is substantial, with a significant impact on public health and the economy due to the high rates of mortality and morbidity associated with this condition. It is antic...
Globally, malaria remains a critical public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant mothers are at a relatively higher risk of severe malaria than their non-pregnant counterparts due to ...
This study examines the motivating factors influencing outdoor sports participation in China and Malaysia, emphasizing the mediating roles of social influence and health consciousness, and their implications f...
Men represent the majority of suicide deaths globally and men are more likely to die by suicide without contact with formal mental health services. In Australia, three-quarters of suicide deaths are men. If se...
Despite growing evidence linking 24-h movement behaviors to health outcomes, there is limited research examining these relationships among university students in Southeast Asia. Therefore, the purpose of this ...
Air pollutants and outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN) are known health risks, with established effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health. However, their impact on cognitive function, particularly ...
Over the past decade, prompt technological innovation has accelerated the news dissemination of armed conflict and wars through various media channels, yielding mass fear, anxiety, and depression. Adolescents ...
Adolescent girls face many types of stress, and stress-coping strategies a very important, since the factors related to the styles of adapting to stress have not been sufficiently addressed; thus, this study a...
With the rapid aging of populations, dementia has become a major health problem. Hearing loss is common among older adults and has been recognized as a contributing factor to cognitive impairment and dementia....
Osteoarthritis (OA) is recognized as the most common joint disease with serious public health implications. Cardiovascular health (CVH) is also an issue that is frequently emphasized in public health and has a...
The increasing prevalence of multiple chronic diseases in aging populations presents a serious public health concern. Hypertension, as one of the most common chronic conditions, is frequently observed alongsid...
Development of healthy food behaviors in childhood is significant for optimum growth and development of children as well as future health. However, many Indian children display unhealthy dietary habits includi...
Gen Z, the cohort of individuals born approximately between the mid-to-late 1990s and the early 2010s, has been noted to experience challenges regarding their wellbeing. Yet, addressing wellbeing issues among ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s social vulnerability index (SVI) for exploring social and health disparities in the United States may not be suitable for assessing COVID-19 risk in speci...
Suicide is within the top 10 causes of death in the US and rates have increased over 30% in the last two decades. Identifying suicide risk in healthcare settings has become a national priority and predicting r...
Mental health problems are high among healthcare workers (HCWs) due to difficult and complex working conditions. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety through existing meta-an...
Obesity is an escalating global public health challenge that is expected to impact a significant portion of the world's population in the coming decades. It leads to severe health conditions such as diabetes, ...
Help-seeking is an adaptive coping process encompassing orientation, intention and actual behaviors. Help-seeking intention which promotes help-seeking behavior is a protective factor for mental health. Howeve...
Cancer screening is an important prevention tool shown to improve cancer morbidity and mortality. Primary care professionals (PCPs) can play an important role in facilitating cancer screening and addressing ba...
Bullying victimization is strongly associated with sleep quality issues in primary school students, yet the underlying mechanisms among these variables require further exploration. This study investigates the ...
The aim of this study was to understand the trends of myopia prevalence among children and adolescents in Shihezi, China.
Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge in low-middle-income countries, particularly in rural and ethnic communities where structural inequalities exacerbate health disparities. This study a...
The foundation for mental health is laid in childhood and adolescence.
It remains unknown whether home-school collaborative strategies can improve the resilience of adolescents and children from single-parent families in China.
Chronic respiratory diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and tuberculosis (TB) are increasing globally, leading to systemic symptoms like skeletal muscle dysfunction. Ageing and ...
The accumulation of heavy metals in surface soil raises significant environmental and public health concerns around the world. This study aimed to examine the relationship between exposure to heavy metals in s...
Im/migrant women (e.g., non-status immigrants, refugee claimants, students, temporary foreign workers, visitors, and other migrants) face structural barriers to health and social services access. While immigra...
Resilience has been recognized as a potential outcome for preserving mental health and preventing postpartum depression. Social connection and emotional regulation have been identified as possible factors in r...
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy was determined by the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds in clinical trials. While these trials recruited participants with chronic conditions, little is known abou...
This study evaluates the burden of ischemic stroke attributable to air pollution in China from 1990 to 2021, examines gender and age-specific differences, and projects future disease burden trends from 2022 to...
Updated data on hormone-related cancers (HRCs) are crucial for their prevention, management, and treatment, aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This study focuses on HRCs: breast, thyroid, ut...
Violence against women (VAW) is the most common cause of women’s homelessness. However, policy and programming for VAW and homelessness have developed and operated in siloes in many countries, including Canada...
Recent Western studies link long-term particulate matter (PM) exposure to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) progression, but little is known for low- and middle–income countries. This study aimed to estimate the...
There is growing evidence that exposure to unhealthy urban environments increases the risk of developing non-communicable diseases (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illness), with margina...
Menstruation is a natural and inevitable process in females. However, adolescent girls continue to face challenges with several misconceptions and myths. Despite numerous efforts and campaigns, limited knowled...
Comprehensive interventions are needed for smoking concerns among industrial workers. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model-based integrated health education and mobile phone ...
Electronic health (e-health) literacy assists adolescents in seeking accurate and valid information. In this study, we aim to understand e-health literacy among Palestinian adolescents, by exploring their skil...
Eliminating Hepatitis B by 2030 is achievable through vaccination. However, despite the safety of the Hepatitis B vaccine, vaccination coverage among adults in India is suboptimal.
Stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability and death worldwide and the third leading cause of death in China, bringing a heavy disease and economic burden to the country. Notably, stroke mortality in ...
Cognitive function is a fundamental capacity essential for maintaining independence and performing complex tasks in daily life. Cognitive abilities gradually decline with age, potentially leading to dementia. ...
To investigate colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and stage of disease in the population invited vs. not invited to the guaiac-based Fecal Occult Blood (gFOBT) and Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) colorectal can...
Individuals with better health literacy communicate more effectively with healthcare providers, adhere better to medical instructions, and manage their health more successfully. While interest in health litera...
Achieving gender equality in education is crucial for promoting social equity, driving economic growth, and improving overall population health. In Nepal, deeply rooted socio-cultural norms, economic dispariti...
Maternal abortion and miscarriage are significant contributors to the global burden of maternal health conditions. Iron deficiency remains a critical risk factor, significantly impacting reproductive health ou...
Regular physical activity (PA) has beneficial health effects in controlling and managing diabetes. Identifying key factors associated with poor adherence to PA recommendations among patients with type 2 diabet...
Despite the basic medical insurance system achieving 95% coverage in China, platform workers in new forms of employment (PWNFEs) face significant challenges in maintaining continuous participation in basic med...
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