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View article: Stakeholders’ perspectives on the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases in rural Tanzania: SWOC analysis prior to PEN Plus implementation
Stakeholders’ perspectives on the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases in rural Tanzania: SWOC analysis prior to PEN Plus implementation Open
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), such as hypertension, diabetes, sickle cell disease, and rheumatic heart disease, pose significant health burdens in low-income countries, not the least rural Tanzania, exacerbated by limited healthcare in…
View article: Assessing trans fat levels in street foods of Tbilisi: a public health concern (2021)
Assessing trans fat levels in street foods of Tbilisi: a public health concern (2021) Open
Background Industrially produced trans fats (TFA) are associated with significant public health risks, contributing to non-communicable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting TFA intake to less than 1% of total e…
View article: Use of traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia measured in 71 surveys
Use of traditional medicine for hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia measured in 71 surveys Open
Our study shows a high prevalence of traditional medicine use for treating hypertension, diabetes and hypercholesterolaemia in low- and middle-income countries. Our results highlight the need to better understand the clinical interactions …
View article: Strategic implementation of HPV vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer in Georgia
Strategic implementation of HPV vaccination to eliminate cervical cancer in Georgia Open
Low HPV vaccination uptake in Georgia (38 % first dose and 26 % dull coverage) and declining screening limit cervical cancer prevention. Modeling shows that increasing vaccination coverage to 60-90 % could prevent 163-276 cases over the ne…
View article: Perceptions and Use Intentions of Flavored vs. Unflavored Tobacco Products Among Young Adults in Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Perceptions and Use Intentions of Flavored vs. Unflavored Tobacco Products Among Young Adults in Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Although most participants perceived flavored and unflavored products similarly, small differences in some perceptions contributed to differences in certain use behaviors, supporting stronger regulation of flavored products in Georgia. How…
View article: Evaluating a Research Training Program in Environmental Health and Noncommunicable Diseases in Georgia
Evaluating a Research Training Program in Environmental Health and Noncommunicable Diseases in Georgia Open
The Clean Air Research and Education (CARE) program, launched in 2020, aims to enhance environmental health (EH) and noncommunicable disease (NCD) research capacity in the Republic of Georgia. This paper evaluates the first 4.5 years of CA…
View article: Gender Trends in Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Georgia Across GYTS Rounds, 2014–2023
Gender Trends in Youth Tobacco and Nicotine Use in Georgia Across GYTS Rounds, 2014–2023 Open
Background Adolescent tobacco and nicotine product (TNP) use remains a public health concern, with emerging gender convergence and rising e-cigarette use among females. We examined gender-specific trends in Georgian adolescents alongside n…
View article: Awareness, perceptions, and use of e-cigarettes among medical university students in Tbilisi, Georgia
Awareness, perceptions, and use of e-cigarettes among medical university students in Tbilisi, Georgia Open
Enhanced regulatory and educational efforts must address e-cigarette use and related factors among young adults in Georgia and countries with similar contexts.
View article: Assessing Trans Fat Levels in Street Foods of Tbilisi: A Public Health Concern (2021)
Assessing Trans Fat Levels in Street Foods of Tbilisi: A Public Health Concern (2021) Open
Background: Industrially produced trans fats (TFA) are associated with significant public health risks, contributing to non-communicable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting TFA intake to less than 1% of total …
View article: May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Georgia
May Measurement Month 2022: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Georgia Open
The May Measurement Month (MMM) campaign was carried out in Georgia in 2022 with the aim of raising awareness of raised blood pressure (BP). Here, we report on the findings of the campaign. Adults aged ≥18 years were recruited opportunisti…
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children in the Country of Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2022
Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity Among School-Aged Children in the Country of Georgia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2022 Open
This study revealed significant associations between body weight status and certain demographic and lifestyle factors, highlighting the critical role of promoting physical activity, encouraging active transportation (e.g., walking or cycli…
View article: A Qualitative Study Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Smoke-free Homes in Georgia
A Qualitative Study Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Smoke-free Homes in Georgia Open
Effective SFH interventions for Georgian households must address specific characteristics (e.g., high male smoking rates, hospitality, accommodating important traditions) and may serve as models for other countries with similar characteris…
View article: Exposure to e-cigarette and heated tobacco product advertisements via digital, traditional media, and points-of sale: An examination of associations with use intentions and perceived risk among adults in Armenia and Georgia
Exposure to e-cigarette and heated tobacco product advertisements via digital, traditional media, and points-of sale: An examination of associations with use intentions and perceived risk among adults in Armenia and Georgia Open
Tobacco control efforts should monitor and regulate e-cigarette and HTP marketing, particularly via digital media which may effectively promote use, and via POS which may target and influence risk perceptions.
View article: Factors associated with support for social enforcement of smoke-free policies in Georgia and Armenia
Factors associated with support for social enforcement of smoke-free policies in Georgia and Armenia Open
Comprehensive strategies targeting social norms, media exposure, and risk perceptions are needed to effectively facilitate strategies to enhance smoke-free law enforcement.
View article: The inclusion of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in smoke-free home and car rules: A cross-sectional survey of adults in Armenia and Georgia
The inclusion of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products in smoke-free home and car rules: A cross-sectional survey of adults in Armenia and Georgia Open
Interventions to address gaps in home and car rules might target e-cigarette/HTP risk perceptions.
View article: Examining the creation of synergy in community coalitions for smoke-free environments in Armenia and Georgia
Examining the creation of synergy in community coalitions for smoke-free environments in Armenia and Georgia Open
Community coalitions depend on their members to synergistically pool diverse resources, including knowledge and expertise, community connections and varied perspectives, to identify and implement strategies and make progress toward communi…
View article: Multiple cardiovascular risk factor care in 55 low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional analysis of nationally-representative, individual-level data from 280,783 adults
Multiple cardiovascular risk factor care in 55 low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional analysis of nationally-representative, individual-level data from 280,783 adults Open
The prevalence of multiple age-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors is high among individuals living in low- and middle-income countries. We described receipt of healthcare services for and management of hypertension and diabe…
View article: Multiple cardiovascular risk factor care in 55 low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional analysis of nationally-representative, individual-level data from 280,783 adults
Multiple cardiovascular risk factor care in 55 low- and middle-income countries: A cross-sectional analysis of nationally-representative, individual-level data from 280,783 adults Open
The prevalence of multiple age-related cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors is high among individuals living in low- and middle-income countries. We described receipt of healthcare services for and management of hypertension and diabe…
View article: May Measurement Month 2021: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Georgia
May Measurement Month 2021: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Georgia Open
The annual global May Measurement Month screening campaign initiated by the International Society of Hypertension aims to raise awareness of raised blood pressure (BP) and in the absence of systematic screening is a useful surrogate indica…
View article: Examining local smoke-free coalitions in Armenia and Georgia: context and outcomes of a matched-pairs community-randomised controlled trial
Examining local smoke-free coalitions in Armenia and Georgia: context and outcomes of a matched-pairs community-randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Local coalitions can advance public health initiatives such as smoke-free air but have not been widely used or well-studied in low-income and middle-income countries. Methods We conducted a matched-pairs community-randomised c…
View article: Georgia’s Tobacco Control Policy Regarding Novel Flavored Tobacco Products – A Comparison to Benchmarks from the European Context
Georgia’s Tobacco Control Policy Regarding Novel Flavored Tobacco Products – A Comparison to Benchmarks from the European Context Open
This study provides the first assessment regarding how Georgia has responded to the growing popularity of novel tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes and HTPs, indicating that its tobacco control legislation has mainly addressed tradition…
View article: Global Prevalence of Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of Nationally Representative, Individual-Level Data
Global Prevalence of Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of Nationally Representative, Individual-Level Data Open
Global Heart is the official and primary publication of the World Heart Federation, offering a platform for the dissemination of knowledge on research, developments, trends, solutions and public health programmes in the area of cardiovascu…
View article: Breast Cancer Screening in Georgia: Choosing the Most Optimal and Cost-Effective Strategy
Breast Cancer Screening in Georgia: Choosing the Most Optimal and Cost-Effective Strategy Open
Biennial screening strategies are resource-intensive strategies and may not be feasible for Georgia. By switching to triennial mammography-only strategy from the age of 45 until 66 years, it is possible to offer screening to more eligible …