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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 The reuse of health data is critical for advancing health research, yet it raises complex ethical, legal, and societal challenges. In the European Union, the recently adopted European Health Data Spac...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The exponential rise in colorectal cancer surgeries among older adults combined with 30-day readmission rates as high as 25% highlights the crucial need to optimize post-discharge care. While geriatri...

Abstract Background In Ukraine, historical challenges of vaccination behavior and uptake, rooted in complex social and structural factors, have long hindered efforts to reach the 95% childhood vaccination coverage for he...