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Three-dimensional (3D) printing offers new possibilities for producing personalized medicines within pharmacy practice. Given the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) status as a leader in healthcare innovation, understanding p...

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in health promotion, particularly in rural areas. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication that can be prevented through timely screening. CHWs could as...

IntroductionMobile-based digital health solutions are critical technologies that play a significant role in improving the quality of healthcare services. Cote d'Ivoire is digitizing its community-based health information...

Aim: To examine in-depth the experiences of health professionals working in community mental health centers in two different regions. Method: A phenomenological design, a qualitative research approach, was used. Semi-str...

As the number of transfer students from community colleges increases in many 4-yr institutions, the development of transfer-specific programming has become a priority. Transfer students often do not have the same opportu...

The integration of nutritional interventions, including food-based strategies and evidence-based supplementation, into occupational health and community development represents an unexplored policy imperative for addressi...

Introduction: In 2025, Denpasar City recorded the highest waste volume in Bali, averaging 1.005 tons per day. Overall, Bali is in a waste emergency with a total daily output of 3.436 tons, of which 64,86% is organic wast...

Abstract Background HIV/AIDS is a significant public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), accounting for 70% of the global disease burden. HIV mortality in SSA has declined due to expanded access to anti-retrovira...

Solar peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a promising approach that allows prosumers and consumers to exchange energy directly, which reduces dependence on the centralized power grid. However, implementing such a P2P en...

Abstract Background Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in Nigeria, with a high burden in the Northwest. Effective management at the primary healthcare (PHC) level is critical, yet data on healthc...

Abstract Background In India’s tea-garden regions, including Darjeeling, geographical remoteness, socioeconomic hardship, and limited healthcare access constrain emergency response capacity. Mothers often serve as firs...

Despite decades of global attention, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) remain a significant challenge, with substantial personal and societal costs (1). The lack of progress in addressing this prevalent proble...

Introduction: The ongoing digitalization is affecting not only how work is organized, but also the health of employees. A safe and healthy working environment is vital for overall sustainability, as it affects opportunit...

Abstract Background Improving equitable access to fresh fruit and vegetables (FV) remains a critical public health priority in the UK, particularly in low-income communities where affordability, accessibility, and social...

This study explores how care, distance, and psychosocial well-being are negotiated within transnational families of Indonesian migrant workers. While migration has long been recognized as a strategy for improving househo...

Abstract Background A high prevalence of child overweight and obesity worldwide calls for innovative multi-setting intervention approaches, and thorough evaluation. This paper describes the protocol for the process evalu...

Background: Physiotherapy clinical education in South Africa faces persistent challenges related to equity, relevance and sustainability, compounded by resource constraints and workforce pressures. Policy, as a tool for...

Abstract Background Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) employs many adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who face distinct vulnerabilities. Work and leisure activities in ASGM often involve substance use. Th...

Sisal fibre handicrafts, common in tropical regions, traditionally relied on plant-based dyes. However, these have largely been replaced by synthetic dyes, contributing to the loss of traditional knowledge. This study ai...

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health threat and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. To reduce long-term TB burden and address related diseases in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia, a commu...

This paper describes the use of narrative ideas in work with vulnerable children in Southern Africa. How can the lives of children who have experienced significant losses be responded to in ways that are not retraumatisi...

This article examines Nepal’s maternal health policies in the context of a remote community in western Nepal. There has been a substantial decline in maternal mortality and an increase in institutional deliveries, in N...

Despite policy directives prioritising professional academic development within South Africa’s higher education context, mentorship, as a key mechanism for situated learning, has yet to be embedded as a consistent, ins...

Background: India faces a substantial mental health treatment gap, with national estimates indicating that 70–90% of individuals with mental disorders do not receive adequate care. Contributing factors include stigma, ...