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Abstract Background Parental phubbing— the act of being occupied with a phone, while ignoring and disregarding their children’s in-person interactions —has emerged as an important problem in today’s tech-dominate...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic required major preventive measures that had a substantial impact on social life. Since then, there has been concern for pandemic side-effects on social connection. While short-te...

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is subject to social inequity with short-term education and young age being important risk factors of early breastfeeding cessation. Breastfeeding support can be offered reactively, with...

Abstract Background Reduced sleep quality is common in adolescents, and youth from marginalized backgrounds are at heightened risk for cybervictimization, a known contributor to sleep problems. Emotional support has been...

Abstract Background This study examined the extent to which psychosocial job demands and organizational resources are associated with quality of work life (QWL) and mental well-being in psychologists, using the Job Deman...

Abstract Background Infertility counseling for women after genital fistula repair presents unique medical, emotional, and social challenges. This study aims to explore the counseling strategies employed by fistula care p...

Abstract Background Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer shoulder immense responsibilities as they care for patients, including symptom and medication management, providing emotional support, and navigating health...

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been witnessing a persistent increase in the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as stroke and heart disease, over several decades. A key driver of this burden h...

Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a core aspect of healthy ageing, reflecting the ability of older persons to adapt and maintain well-being in later life. Urban–rural differences pose distinct challenges, ...

Abstract Objective To assess the level of fear of disease progression (FoP) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) during early hospitalization and identify its influencing factors. Methods This cross-sectional study w...

Abstract Background The growing global aging population and the high prevalence of oral diseases among the elderly significantly affect their quality of life. This study aimed to assess the current status of oral health ...

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 Persons with disabilities (PWD) face a higher risk of abuse compared to individuals without disabilities and encounter numerous barriers to seeking help. This scoping review examines the evidence on h...

Abstract Background Outdoor play benefits children’s mental wellbeing, social and cognitive development and physical activity levels. However, children’s outdoor play and physical activity have declined in recent yea...

Abstract Background Women experiencing infertility face barriers to access Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services in Nigeria. Despite these barriers, some still access these services. This study explored the dec...