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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...

This study aimed to validate the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) among caregivers of elderly tsunami survivors in Aceh,Indonesia. In contexts characterized by disasters or significant social disruption, such as the aftermat...

Abstract Background Primary care is increasingly tasked with early detection, diagnosis, and management of dementia. Despite policy initiatives, education investments, and development of diagnostic and care pathways in A...

Abstract Background To protect older adults and their rights, social distancing, isolation and quarantine were the key measures put in place to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Yet several studies have highlighted the i...

Abstract Background Despite Sweden’s universalist health model and a long-standing network of youth clinics offering free sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, boys and young men (BYM) remain significantly und...

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 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...

The use of timelines is well-established in qualitative research and has been employed across a range of studies. However, the development of timelines (timelining) during interviews on shared decision making (SDM) remai...

Abstract BackgroundHealth and health care systems are progressively challenged by more frequent natural and human-caused hazards. A hazard becomes a disaster when vulnerability and exposure interact in comple...

ObjectiveEpidemiological studies show an increased risk for premature maternal cardiovascular disease in women after pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and gestational diabetes mellitus....

Abstract Objective Breast cancer remains a global concern as the most common diagnosed cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women. In Sub-Saharan Africa, although breast cancer accounts for the highest burd...

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...

The redistribution of street space plays a central role in urban and transport planning. In this context, Tactical Urbanism offers a flexible and participatory approach to testing out street space design. However, rede...

Abstract Background A solid understanding of anatomy is fundamental in dental education, and accurate interpretation of maxillofacial structures is essential across clinical contexts. Implantology is an example of a comp...

Abstract Women in Samoa experience a high rate of intimate partner violence (IPV) shaped in part by a history of colonisation and its influence on gender roles and lived experiences. As part of the EVE Project to improve...

Abstract Background and Objectives pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for saving children who experience cardiac arrest, but traditional teaching is often ineffective at improving clinical competen...

Abstract Environmental education plays a central role in addressing global environmental problems by shaping learners’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. This study examined the effects of an integrated Environmental...

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 School food standards in England aim to support healthy diets for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). While dietary advice is consistent across groups, ...

Abstract Background As the cost of cancer care continues to rise, financial concerns of patients and families are increasingly common. There is a paucity of data about the financial burden that Asian patients face when d...

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 Uncertainty is an inherent and challenging aspect of medical practice, particularly for first-year residents making the transition from theoretical education to clinical practice. We aimed to identify...

Abstract Background To support countries’ promotion and scale-up of self-care, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the Consolidated Guideline on Self-Care Interventions for Health: Sexual and Reproductive Hea...

Background HIV is a major health challenge in Kenya, where prevalence exceeds global averages. Achieving viral suppression depends on consistent adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), but individuals in neighbourhood...