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Abstract Background Deaths from suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-specific causes, collectively termed “deaths of despair” (DoD), represent a growing public health concern. Quantitative research has linked these de...

Abstract Background Social participation, a principle that has guided health reform processes globally, presents diverse barriers according to the political and social context, obstructing its effective exercise. This st...

Abstract Background A rapidly rising prevalence of hypertension (HTN) is observed in low-and-middle-income countries but few studies explore factors such as attitudes and beliefs, experiences and social and cultural cond...

Abstract Aims and objectives This study aims to explore the experiences of perinatal vulnerability between expectant mothers and partners, investigating how their vulnerabilities interact, accumulate, or resolve, and ide...

Abstract Background Recruitment and retention remain persistent challenges in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) clinical trials, particularly as studies increasingly focus on earlier disease stages and require longer participat...

Abstract Background Modern medical education is transforming from a biomedical focus toward a holistic, patient-centered paradigm that values medical humanistic qualities, such as empathy, communication skills and reflec...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore the facilitative and obstructive factors of self-management in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis to provide a reference for improving patient self-management in C...

Abstract Background As the global incidence of pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) rises, so does the complexity of its psychosocial burden. While biomedical protocols for clinical management are robust, the subje...

Abstract Background Mental health workers (MHWs) face ongoing challenges, including heavy workloads, staff shortages, and pressure due to long patient waiting lists. These factors contribute to high levels of stress, aff...

Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health challenge in Somalia, where a fragile health system and reliance on private providers complicate care. Although Public-Private Partnerships are globally reco...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore self-perceptions and embodied experiences of different dimensions of frailty among older adults with hip fracture, to complement objective frailty assessment and inform the ...

Abstract Objective To understand the authentic early postoperative ambulation experiences of older patients with kinesiophobia following total hip arthroplasty, with the aim of developing early rehabilitation interventio...

Abstract Background Hypertension continues to be a major cause of illness and death worldwide, with its prevalence rising quickly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, market women are a crucial socio-economic g...

Abstract Background In Pakistan, most children with life-threatening illnesses present at advanced stages and succumb to death, leaving families emotionally traumatised. Parental bereavement leads to long-term psychosoci...

Abstract Background Changes in oral epidemiology have contributed to an older population who are partially dentate in many countries worldwide. This study aims to appreciate older patients’ impressions of the loss of t...

Abstract Background The increasing demand for geriatric health services, particularly in rehabilitation, has led to significant delays in the delivery of care across many regions of Germany. In response, Germany has intr...

Abstract Background The use of digital health technologies holds potential benefits for palliative care. Their implementation is fundamentally shifting routines and care practices. These shifts entail social implications...

Abstract Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic routine vaccination rates have dropped in Canada. Many newcomers and refugees experience significant vaccine inequities despite wide vaccine availability and COVID-19 pande...

Abstract Background While Canadian First Nations communities actively participate in sport, cultural, and land-based activities, they face various barriers to physical activity. Despite calls for increased support at all...

Abstract Background Despite over a 25% national decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2024, overdose remains a leading cause of mortality in the U.S., with persistent regional disparities. Illinois, for example, reported ...

Abstract Background Implementation climate is a key organizational determinant of whether evidence-based interventions (EBIs) are adopted, delivered with fidelity, and sustained in healthcare. Despite its importance, the...

Abstract Background This Health Impact Assessment (HIA) study aimed to explain and evaluate the impacts of the Shahid Rajaei plan (SRP) on rural older adult’s health in Piranshahr County, Iran, and offers recommendatio...

Abstract Background Family planning (FP) is a key public health intervention with broad health, social, and economic benefits. However, access and sustained use remain limited in many low- and middle-income countries. In...

Abstract Background Prolonged armed conflict has caused widespread internal displacement in Yemen, exposing internally displaced persons (IDPs), including children, to multiple traumatic events and heightened risks of po...