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Introduction Access to safe, high quality, acceptable and sustainable general practice (GP) and primary care services is essential to improved health outcomes and quality of life for people living in residential aged car...

The literature suggests the positive role of social support in mental health in residential care. However, most of the studies are focused on psychopathology and fewer on well-being. Also, theoretically-oriented and mult...

Rapid population ageing has confronted numerous societies, including South Korea, with a severe crisis of elderly isolation, poverty and care deficits. However, existing mission paradigms have failed to provide theologic...

Background: Caregivers are individuals responsible for assisting older, sick, or disabled persons. The majority of care services are provided by family members acting as primary caregivers. Providing care for older peopl...

IntroductionActivated Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Delta Syndrome (APDS) is a rare disease characterized by early-onset, progressive symptoms. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment in childhood may exacerbate disease m...

BackgroundSleep problems, including daytime sleepiness, short sleep duration, and poor sleep quality, are strongly associated with suicidality in non-autistic people. Sleep difficulties are also common in Autistic childr...

Abstract Background A increase in average life expectancy leads us to an older population with multimorbidity. Understanding their self-care needs is essential for a response that promotes self-care with better health ou...

Background: The period between 6 and 24 months represents a critical window for child growth, during which vulnerability to acute illness is high. Acute illness may disrupt normal growth trajectories; however, evidence o...

Background: Febrile seizures are common in children under five, with simple seizures being brief and harmless, while complex seizures have higher risks. Incidence and recurrence are influenced by age, family history, imm...

Abstract Background: Prenatal care is an essential component of maternal and child health promotion, and, when it is improperly offered, it can result in adverse maternal and perinatal conditions. Objective: To analyze...

Characterize the most frequently used ICD-10 diagnoses and procedures in the population aged 13–24 receiving care at Javesalud Healthcare Service Provider (HSP) in Bogotá, Colombia.

Adolescents with life-limiting conditions are distinct from children or older adults in their palliative needs and developmental stage, yet, there is limited literature addressing this population. Our aim was to describe...

Abstract Background This study investigates whether Korean older adults who experienced the death of a significant other are more likely to engage in end-of-life care planning (EOLCP), and whether discussing their own de...

Abstract Background Midlife women are facing many healthcare challenges, including unmet needs in screening and preventive care. Nurse-led risk-based model in primary healthcare settings prioritizes preventive care and s...

Malak A Alshammari Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaCorrespondence: Malak A Alshammari, Email moalshammari@iau.edu.saObjective:...

BackgroundThere is limited understanding regarding the factors that predict recreational therapy engagement among veterans in long-term care facilities. We aimed to develop and validate machine learning models to predict...

Abstract Background While cross-sectional assessments offer snapshots of care cascade progress, longitudinal analyses are essential to capture the dynamic engagement in care of people living with HIV (PLHIV). We assessed...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hearing and vision impairments are prevalent health conditions among older adults, negatively affecting functional ability, mental and social well‐being, quality of life and increasing the ...

Abstract Background Postpartum Care is a strategy to improve survival of women and newborns, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Early post-partum care can promote healthy behaviors and the identification of ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Informal caregiving has increased over recent decades. Caregivers may face an increased risk of accidental falls because of care tasks or their consequences, such as fatigue. However, this as...

Objective. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of asymptomatic nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae , which is a major factor in the transmission of this bacterium. Material and Meth...

Abstract Purpose This study examined the associations between moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) and social support (SS), autonomous motivation (AM), community environment (CE), school environment (S...

Abstract Objective: To estimate the effect of integrating responsive care, early learning and development monitoring into a community-based package of activities on nutrition, sanitation and hygiene, on improvements in ...