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View article: Non-pharmacological interventions on depression among eye disease patients: A systematic review
Non-pharmacological interventions on depression among eye disease patients: A systematic review Open
Background The objective of the current systematic review is to synthesize and qualitatively summarize data with regards to the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies in treating depression among visually impaired older adults. Met…
View article: Predictors of pregnancy loss among urban and rural women aged 15 to 49 years in Pakistan
Predictors of pregnancy loss among urban and rural women aged 15 to 49 years in Pakistan Open
This study carries significant implications for alleviating the burden of pregnancy loss in Pakistan, in line with ENAP objectives. The separate analyses provide a novel perspective regarding the factors influencing pregnancy loss in urban…
View article: Identifying the factors affecting quality of life among brucellosis patients in Herat, Afghanistan: a case-control study
Identifying the factors affecting quality of life among brucellosis patients in Herat, Afghanistan: a case-control study Open
Background: Brucellosis remains a significant public health concern, especially in regions like the Mediterranean and Afghanistan. While its direct health effects are well-documented, its impact on quality of life is less explored. Objecti…
View article: Factors affecting quality of life in hepatitis B patients in Herat, Afghanistan: A case–control study
Factors affecting quality of life in hepatitis B patients in Herat, Afghanistan: A case–control study Open
Hepatitis B virus is a global health concern with a high death rate in Afghanistan. Limited data exist on the disease's impact on quality of life in low‐resource settings. This case–control study aims to identify potential risk factors and…
View article: Predictors of pregnancy loss among urban and rural women aged 15 to 49 years in Pakistan
Predictors of pregnancy loss among urban and rural women aged 15 to 49 years in Pakistan Open
Background The burden of pregnancy loss remains high in low- and middle-income countries like Pakistan. The Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) aims to decrease the stillbirth rate to 12 per 1000 total births by 2030, in every country. Curren…
View article: Predictors of Multimorbidity (Defined as Diabetes + Hypertension) Amongst Males Aged 15–54 in India: An Urban/Rural Split Analysis
Predictors of Multimorbidity (Defined as Diabetes + Hypertension) Amongst Males Aged 15–54 in India: An Urban/Rural Split Analysis Open
Objectives: This study aimed to determine which sociodemographic and lifestyle factors may act as predictors of multimorbidity (defined as diabetes + hypertension) amongst men aged 15–54 within urban and rural areas of India. Methods: Data…
View article: Natural history of abdominal pain in family practice
Natural history of abdominal pain in family practice Open
The 3 subtypes of abdominal pain differed in clinically important ways. The most frequent pathway was that the symptom remained with no diagnosis, suggesting a need for clinical approaches and education programs for care of symptoms themse…
View article: Enacting Care by Being Experts and Managing Relationships: A Discourse Analysis of Medical Officer of Health Media Briefings
Enacting Care by Being Experts and Managing Relationships: A Discourse Analysis of Medical Officer of Health Media Briefings Open
CONTEXT: In Canada, Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) are responsible for protecting and promoting the health of their respective populations, but few studies have examined this role and its connections with the practice of medicine. OBJEC…
View article: Effect of health systems strengthening in influencing maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Bungoma County, Kenya
Effect of health systems strengthening in influencing maternal and neonatal health outcomes in Bungoma County, Kenya Open
key elements of health system strengthening included reducing cost barriers and enhancing the capacity of the health facilities to deliver high quality care. The intervention addressed commonly identified supply-and demand-side barriers, p…
View article: Examining Variations in the Prevalence of Diagnosed Mood or Anxiety Disorders Among Migrant Groups in Ontario, 1995–2015: A Population-Based, Repeated Cross-Sectional Study
Examining Variations in the Prevalence of Diagnosed Mood or Anxiety Disorders Among Migrant Groups in Ontario, 1995–2015: A Population-Based, Repeated Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background International evidence on the frequency of mood or anxiety disorders among migrant groups is highly variable, as it is dependent on the time since migration and the socio-political context of the host country. Our objective was …
View article: Emergency department use following incentives to provide after-hours primary care: a retrospective cohort study
Emergency department use following incentives to provide after-hours primary care: a retrospective cohort study Open
Ontario's experience suggests that incentivizing physicians to improve access to after-hours primary care reduces some less-urgent visits to the emergency department. Other jurisdictions may consider incentives to limit less-urgent visits …
View article: A Bayesian approach to estimating the population prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders using multiple measures
A Bayesian approach to estimating the population prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders using multiple measures Open
Aims There is currently no universally accepted measure for population-based surveillance of mood and anxiety disorders. As such, the use of multiple linked measures could provide a more accurate estimate of population prevalence. Our prim…
View article: Geographic variation in preventable hospitalisations across Canada: a cross-sectional study
Geographic variation in preventable hospitalisations across Canada: a cross-sectional study Open
Objective The objective of this study is to examine the magnitude and pattern of small-area geographic variation in rates of preventable hospitalisations for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions (ACSC) across Canada (excluding Québec). Des…
View article: Gaps in Understanding of the Epidemiology of Mood and Anxiety Disorders among Migrant Groups in Canada: A Systematic Review
Gaps in Understanding of the Epidemiology of Mood and Anxiety Disorders among Migrant Groups in Canada: A Systematic Review Open
Objective: Estimates of mood and anxiety disorders are highly variable among migrant groups, as they are influenced by the socio-political context. Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize available …
View article: A basic model for assessing primary health care electronic medical record data quality
A basic model for assessing primary health care electronic medical record data quality Open
This paper proposes a basic model for assessing primary health care EMR data quality. We developed and tested multiple measures of data quality, within four domains, in three different EMR-derived primary health care datasets. The results …
View article: Case 4 : Combatting the Opioid Crisis: Expanding Naloxone Kit Distribution to Niagara Health Emergency Departments
Case 4 : Combatting the Opioid Crisis: Expanding Naloxone Kit Distribution to Niagara Health Emergency Departments Open
A regional hospital system is exploring the possibility of making naloxone kits accessible to patients in the emergency department of its hospital sites. The current hospital staff are reluctant to distribute these kits. The organization i…
View article: Additional file 3: of Do four or more antenatal care visits increase skilled birth attendant use and institutional delivery in Bangladesh? A propensity-score matched analysis
Additional file 3: of Do four or more antenatal care visits increase skilled birth attendant use and institutional delivery in Bangladesh? A propensity-score matched analysis Open
Figure S1. Fig. 1 with data table (XLSX 15 kb)
View article: Disparities in the survivorship experience among Latina survivors of breast cancer
Disparities in the survivorship experience among Latina survivors of breast cancer Open
BACKGROUND The authors investigated disparities in the survivorship experience among Latinas with breast cancer (BC) in comparison with non‐Latinas. METHODS A cross‐sectional bilingual telephone survey was conducted among 212 Latina and no…
View article: Case 11 : Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: A Key Step in Achieving Gender Equality in Pakistan
Case 11 : Improving Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: A Key Step in Achieving Gender Equality in Pakistan Open
The Pakistani Maternal Newborn Health Initiative (PAMNHI) project needs to shift its focus from providing solely maternal, neonatal, and child (MNCH) services in Pakistan to incorporating sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in or…
View article: Case 12 : Housing and Health: A Human Rights Approach to Wellbeing
Case 12 : Housing and Health: A Human Rights Approach to Wellbeing Open
The Health Justice Initiative medical-legal partnership serves clients experiencing human rights violations, especially related to housing. Through the provision of legal services, education, and systemic advocacy, it aims to improve clien…
View article: Case 7 : Local Climate Change Adaptation: Developing a Communication Strategy for Rural Populations
Case 7 : Local Climate Change Adaptation: Developing a Communication Strategy for Rural Populations Open
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and extreme temperatures (heat and cold) in Southern Ontario. Climate change-related impacts (i.e., flooding, heat, storms, tornados, etc.) may in…
View article: Methods to Describe Referral Patterns in a Canadian Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Database: Modelling Multilevel Count Data
Methods to Describe Referral Patterns in a Canadian Primary Care Electronic Medical Record Database: Modelling Multilevel Count Data Open
Background: A referral from a family physician (FP) to a specialist is an inflection point in the patient journey, with potential implications for clinical outcomes and health policy. Primary care electronic medical record (EMR) databases …
View article: Impact of a primary healthcare quality improvement program on diabetes in Canada: evaluation of the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership (QIIP)
Impact of a primary healthcare quality improvement program on diabetes in Canada: evaluation of the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership (QIIP) Open
Objective Primary healthcare (PHC) quality improvement (QI) initiatives are designed to improve patient care and health outcomes. We evaluated the Quality Improvement and Innovation Partnership (QIIP), an Ontario-wide PHC QI program on acc…
View article: Case 7 : Transitioning From Prison to Community
Case 7 : Transitioning From Prison to Community Open
The Irish Red Cross (IRC) Community Based Health and First Aid (CBHFA) Prison Program was piloted at Wheatfield Prison in 2009 and, following several successful evaluations, was implemented across all of Ireland’s 14 prisons in 2014. The C…
View article: Implementing and Using a Patient Portal: A qualitative exploration of patient and provider perspectives on engaging patients
Implementing and Using a Patient Portal: A qualitative exploration of patient and provider perspectives on engaging patients Open
Background The use of portals might be expected to rise; however, adoption has been slow. Development of portals has occurred with limited patient involvement. This paper fills a need for literature concerning perspectives regarding the va…