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View article: Machine learning-based equations for improved body composition estimation in Indian adults
Machine learning-based equations for improved body composition estimation in Indian adults Open
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly used as a lower-cost measurement of body composition as compared to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in large-scale epidemiological studies. However, existing equations for body comp…
View article: Ashwagandha ( <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> ) for promoting recovery in long covid: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial (APRIL Trial)
Ashwagandha ( <i>Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal</i> ) for promoting recovery in long covid: protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial (APRIL Trial) Open
Background Long covid describes a syndrome of persistent symptoms following COVID-19 and is responsible for substantial healthcare and economic burden. Currently, no effective treatments have been established. Ashwagandha ( Withania somnif…
Analytical approaches to evaluate risk factors of multimorbidity: a systematic scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Understanding causal risk factors that contribute to the development of multimorbidity is essential for designing and targeting effective preventive strategies. Despite a large body of research in this field, there has been li…
View article: Machine learning-based equations for improved body composition estimation in Indian adults
Machine learning-based equations for improved body composition estimation in Indian adults Open
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is commonly used as a lower-cost measurement of body composition as compared to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in large-scale epidemiological studies. Howe…
View article: Burden, determinants, consequences and care of multimorbidity in rural and urbanising Telangana, India: protocol for a mixed-methods study within the APCAPS cohort
Burden, determinants, consequences and care of multimorbidity in rural and urbanising Telangana, India: protocol for a mixed-methods study within the APCAPS cohort Open
Introduction The epidemiological and demographic transitions are leading to a rising burden of multimorbidity (co-occurrence of two or more chronic conditions) worldwide. Evidence on the burden, determinants, consequences and care of multi…
Discrimination and intimate partner violence among a sample of bisexual and gay men in the United States: a cross-sectional study Open
Purpose Intimate partner violence (IPV) is becoming more recognized as a public health concern among sexual minority men, including bisexual and gay men. Guided by the Minority Stress Model, we assessed the relationship between perceived d…
Association between dating app use and unhealthy weight control behaviors and muscle enhancing behaviors in sexual minority men: a cross-sectional study Open
Background : The present study assessed the association between dating app use and unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCBs) and muscle enhancing behaviors among a sample of adult sexual minority men (SMM) in the United States. Method : 5…
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Food Pantry Use and Barriers in Massachusetts during the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This study sought to describe racial disparities in food insecurity, food pantry use, and barriers to and experiences with food pantries during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We surveyed 2928 adults in Massachusetts regarding foo…
Diaper Need During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Poverty, Food Insecurity, and Chronic Illness: An Analysis of a Representative State Sample of Caretakers with Young Children Open
Diaper need refers to the lack of a sufficient supply of diapers to keep an infant or child clean, dry, and healthy. More than 1 in 3 households (36%) experienced diaper need in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Process evaluation protocol of a cluster randomised trial for a scalable solution for delivery of Diabetes Self-Management Education in Thailand (DSME-T) Open
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major global challenge, including for Thai policy-makers, as an estimated 4 million people in Thailand (population 68 million) have this condition. Premature death and disability due to diabetes a…
A Multi-Site Analysis of the Prevalence of Food Security in the United States, before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected food systems including food security. Understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted food security is important to provide support, and identify long-term impacts and needs. Objective …
View article: Validation of Global Diet Quality Score Among Nonpregnant Women of Reproductive Age in India: Findings from the Andhra Pradesh Children and Parents Study (APCAPS) and the Indian Migration Study (IMS)
Validation of Global Diet Quality Score Among Nonpregnant Women of Reproductive Age in India: Findings from the Andhra Pradesh Children and Parents Study (APCAPS) and the Indian Migration Study (IMS) Open
The GDQS was a useful tool for reflecting overall nutrient adequacy and some lipid measures. Future studies are needed to refine the GDQS for populations who consume large amounts of unhealthy foods, like refined grains, along with healthy…