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View article: Barriers to accessing stroke rehabilitation and initiatives to enhance access to stroke rehabilitation in Southeast Asia: a scoping review
Barriers to accessing stroke rehabilitation and initiatives to enhance access to stroke rehabilitation in Southeast Asia: a scoping review Open
Barriers to accessing stroke rehabilitation in SEA are substantial. Practical, in-country resource actions include inclusive multilingual awareness checklists, clear care protocols, and supervised training of carers and volunteers. Additio…
View article: A cluster randomised feasibility trial assessing an interactive film intervention to improve wellbeing of young people in school settings in the North of England
A cluster randomised feasibility trial assessing an interactive film intervention to improve wellbeing of young people in school settings in the North of England Open
Background Adolescence is a critical period for the onset of mental illness. A partnership of a health and care network and filmmakers developed an interactive film for youth wellbeing. While such films have potential as a cost-effective p…
View article: Barriers and facilitators to accessing healthcare for early diagnosis of prostate cancer for black men—a qualitative exploration in North-East England and Scotland
Barriers and facilitators to accessing healthcare for early diagnosis of prostate cancer for black men—a qualitative exploration in North-East England and Scotland Open
Introduction Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United Kingdom. There are substantial inequalities in prostate cancer, with Black African and Caribbean men at least twice as likely as White men to develop p…
View article: The Fengshu Large Model for Wugu Fengdeng: An Innovation Engine for Knowledge Integration in the Soybean Field
The Fengshu Large Model for Wugu Fengdeng: An Innovation Engine for Knowledge Integration in the Soybean Field Open
Against the backdrop of global population growth and the continuous escalation of food demand, the acceleration of agricultural modernization has emerged as the core pathway to safeguard food security. As the world’s fourth-largest food cr…
View article: 325 Spontaneous Cholecysto-Parietal Fistula Causing Biliary Peritonitis in Pregnancy
325 Spontaneous Cholecysto-Parietal Fistula Causing Biliary Peritonitis in Pregnancy Open
Cholecysto-parietal fistula (CPF) is an internal biliary fistula that develops from chronic cholecystitis. Most internal fistulas remain asymptomatic until they perforate or mature into a cholecysto-cutaneous fistula. To the author’s knowl…
View article: Effects of Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Motor Function of Patients With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Effects of Cerebellar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Motor Function of Patients With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background As the core of motor control and learning, the cerebellum is crucial for maintaining posture, regulating muscle tone, and coordinating movement. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies on the applica…
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of NHS Health Checks in Socioeconomically Deprived Communities in the North East of England: A Qualitative Study With Peer Researchers
Barriers and Facilitators of NHS Health Checks in Socioeconomically Deprived Communities in the North East of England: A Qualitative Study With Peer Researchers Open
Introduction Preventive health services, such as the NHS Health Check programme, aim to identify and address key health risks, yet participation is particularly low in socioeconomically deprived areas, such as the North East of England. Un…
View article: Factors contributing to under-5 child mortality in Nigeria: A narrative review
Factors contributing to under-5 child mortality in Nigeria: A narrative review Open
Despite repeated efforts by the Nigerian government and the international community, under-5 child mortality remains alarmingly high in Nigeria. This narrative review aims to reassess the key factors contributing to this persistent public …
View article: The Role of Motivation to Promote Personal and Social Responsibility Through PE and Sport: A Comparative Exploratory Investigation of Prospective PE Teachers and Sports Leaders in Hungary and Spain
The Role of Motivation to Promote Personal and Social Responsibility Through PE and Sport: A Comparative Exploratory Investigation of Prospective PE Teachers and Sports Leaders in Hungary and Spain Open
Background: Increasingly, young people are exposed to or exhibit socially toxic negative behaviours illustrating a need to influence behaviour positively by developing personal and social responsibility. University students studying sports…
View article: The PROCAN-B study protocol: Early diagnosis of PROstate CANcer for Black men—a community-centred participatory approach in Scotland and the North-East of England
The PROCAN-B study protocol: Early diagnosis of PROstate CANcer for Black men—a community-centred participatory approach in Scotland and the North-East of England Open
Background Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and Black African-Caribbean men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer as white men. These cancer inequalities need urgent tackling. Barriers to early diagnosis are com…
View article: DIURNAL EFFECT OF PM10 AND NOX ON CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND ASTHMA IN ABUJA NIGERIA
DIURNAL EFFECT OF PM10 AND NOX ON CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AND ASTHMA IN ABUJA NIGERIA Open
Introduction: Air pollution is emerging as a crucial risk factor for respiratory health problems like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma in developing countries, including Nigeria where air pollutant concentrations are…
View article: Air Pollution Management and Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Air Pollution Management and Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review Open
Air pollution is a global concern which has adverse effects on human health. In sub-Saharan Africa(SSA), several sources of emission, such as industrial processes and combustion engines, contribute significantly to air pollution due to the…
View article: Vaccine Acceptance in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Vaccine Acceptance in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This chapter provides a strategic overview of the impact of COVID-19 on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), exploring barriers and facilitators to vaccine uptake. An academic debate is presented for the need to apply socio-epidemiological concepts t…
View article: Environmental impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on selected global regions: Precursors of sustainable development
Environmental impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on selected global regions: Precursors of sustainable development Open
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted sweeping global responses to mitigate its spread, triggering unforeseen repercussions on the environment and the economy. These unintended consequences have cast a novel light on the intersection of pandemic …
View article: Meeting social welfare legal needs in end-of-life care: co-creation of a system-wide research partnership
Meeting social welfare legal needs in end-of-life care: co-creation of a system-wide research partnership Open
Background Social welfare legal needs (matters of daily life, such as finances, housing and employment with legal rights, entitlements or protections) are prevalent towards end of life, creating significant difficulties for both patients a…
View article: Predictors of subjective and objective cognitive performance examined in an online sample of adults with and without prior COVID‐19 infection
Predictors of subjective and objective cognitive performance examined in an online sample of adults with and without prior COVID‐19 infection Open
Background COVID‐19 is still a major public health concern. COVID‐19 is known to affect the central nervous system (CNS), however, the extent of the cognitive effects of infection are unknown. We developed an online battery for community t…
View article: Predictors of subjective and objective cognitive performance examined in an online sample of adults with and without prior COVID‐19 infection.
Predictors of subjective and objective cognitive performance examined in an online sample of adults with and without prior COVID‐19 infection. Open
Background COVID‐19 is still a major public health concern. COVID‐19 is known to affect the central nervous system (CNS), however, the extent of the cognitive effects of infection are unknown. We developed an online battery for community t…
View article: Using artificial intelligence to improve public health: a narrative review
Using artificial intelligence to improve public health: a narrative review Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving tool revolutionizing many aspects of healthcare. AI has been predominantly employed in medicine and healthcare administration. However, in public health, the widespread employment of AI on…
View article: Trends of solid waste generation during COVID-19 Pandemic: A review
Trends of solid waste generation during COVID-19 Pandemic: A review Open
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global waste management, highlighting the need for adaptable practices. Health and safety took precedence over environmental concerns, resulting in significant shifts in municipal solid waste management. The…
View article: Adapting Participatory Workshops to a Virtual Setting: Co-Design With Muslim Women of a Faith-Based Intervention to Encourage Cancer Screening Uptake
Adapting Participatory Workshops to a Virtual Setting: Co-Design With Muslim Women of a Faith-Based Intervention to Encourage Cancer Screening Uptake Open
Early diagnosis of cancer through screening can reduce deaths and treatment burden if the people invited participate. Yet inequalities in screening participation remain: ethnic minority groups in particular experience barriers to cancer sc…
View article: P101 Feasibility of testing effectiveness of an interactive film to improve wellbeing in young people at school settings in the North of England
P101 Feasibility of testing effectiveness of an interactive film to improve wellbeing in young people at school settings in the North of England Open
Background: Adolescence is a period of heightened vulnerability for the onset of mental illness and 75% of all mental health problems are established before 18 years old. The North East and North Cumbria (NENC) Child Health and Wellbeing N…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Dose: Knowledge, Practices, and Intention among Pregnant/Planning to Get Pregnant and Lactating Women
COVID-19 Vaccination Booster Dose: Knowledge, Practices, and Intention among Pregnant/Planning to Get Pregnant and Lactating Women Open
Pregnant women are at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms. Therefore, booster dose against COVID-19 was recommended for this special population in Jordan. However, vaccine hesitancy/refusal remains the main obstacle to provi…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Influenza Vaccination among Parents of Children with Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Influenza Vaccination among Parents of Children with Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood. Exacerbation is a significant problem for asthmatic patients, and viral infections remain the most frequent triggers of asthma exacerbations. This study explored knowledge, attitudes,…
View article: ‘The Addiction Was Making Things Harder for My Mental Health’: A Qualitative Exploration of the Views of Adults and Adolescents Accessing a Substance Misuse Treatment Service
‘The Addiction Was Making Things Harder for My Mental Health’: A Qualitative Exploration of the Views of Adults and Adolescents Accessing a Substance Misuse Treatment Service Open
The relationship between substance use and mental health is complex, and both constitute a global public health burden. In the UK, the estimated annual financial costs of alcohol-related harm and illicit drug use are GBP 21.5 billion and G…