Environmental health
View article: Relationship of Social Support With General Health Among Older Adults in the West of Tehran, Iran
Relationship of Social Support With General Health Among Older Adults in the West of Tehran, Iran Open
Objectives The increase in the aged population in all countries, including Iran, is accompanied by economic, social, and healthcare challenges. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of social support with general health among ol…
View article: A Study on Death Rate and Its Causes Among the Elderly Population in Iran From 1981 to 2021
A Study on Death Rate and Its Causes Among the Elderly Population in Iran From 1981 to 2021 Open
Objectives The number of older people is increasing worldwide, which is associated with a higher mortality rate. This study aims to determine the death rate and its causes among older people (aged 65 and above) in Iran from 1981 to 2021. M…
View article: Food Service Systems Pandemic Preparedness to Improve Athletes Health and Safety at International Sporting Competitions
Food Service Systems Pandemic Preparedness to Improve Athletes Health and Safety at International Sporting Competitions Open
Aim: This PhD research aimed to address the challenges of foodservice safety and infection control at major international sporting events, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The objectives were to explore stakeholder per…
View article: Social Risks-Focused Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Preeclampsia in African American Women
Social Risks-Focused Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Preeclampsia in African American Women Open
View article: Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria.
Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria. Open
View article: Indoor environmental quality in home offices: A proof-of-concept study on pleasure and discomfort
Indoor environmental quality in home offices: A proof-of-concept study on pleasure and discomfort Open
View article: Burden of acne vulgaris, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria in individuals under 20 years in China and globally, 1990-2021: A systematic analysis with 50-Year Forecast
Burden of acne vulgaris, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and urticaria in individuals under 20 years in China and globally, 1990-2021: A systematic analysis with 50-Year Forecast Open
View article: Social Risks-Focused Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Preeclampsia in African American Women
Social Risks-Focused Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Preeclampsia in African American Women Open
View article: Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria.
Dataset of the Vulnerability of Malaria Outbreaks in Urban and Rural Areas of South-Western Nigeria. Open
View article: Analysis of three cases of disseminated BCG infection in infants after BCG vaccination in Beijing, China.
Analysis of three cases of disseminated BCG infection in infants after BCG vaccination in Beijing, China. Open
We report and analyze three cases of disseminated BCG infection in infants after BCG vaccination that occurred between 2022 and 2024 in Chaoyang District, Beijing, which were the only three monitored during the clinical application we cond…
View article: How health system failures and prevailing social norms drive mistreatment of women in maternity care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study.
How health system failures and prevailing social norms drive mistreatment of women in maternity care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study. Open
Mistreatment of women during maternity care continues to hinder the delivery of quality care. Addressing gender inequality, boosting healthcare worker motivation and ensuring fair treatment among staff are essential for promoting respectfu…
View article: Impact of a Community-Based Intervention on Maternal and Neonatal Health in Flood-Affected Districts of Sindh, Pakistan: A Retrospective Pre- and Post-Intervention Study
Impact of a Community-Based Intervention on Maternal and Neonatal Health in Flood-Affected Districts of Sindh, Pakistan: A Retrospective Pre- and Post-Intervention Study Open
Background: In 2022, catastrophic flooding in Sindh severely disrupted MNCH services. A community-based intervention was implemented to restore essential MNCH care and improve service utilization in flood-affected districts. Objective: To …
View article: Factors Affecting the Frequency of Maxillofacial Injuries in Jahrom, Iran.
Factors Affecting the Frequency of Maxillofacial Injuries in Jahrom, Iran. Open
This study underscores the prominence of RTAs, particularly those involving motorcyclists, as a primary cause of maxillofacial injuries. The significant association between alcohol and substance use and the elevated risk of these injuries …
View article: The effects of parental education based on the Health belief model (HBM) on preventive behaviour of pediculosis in primary School girls
The effects of parental education based on the Health belief model (HBM) on preventive behaviour of pediculosis in primary School girls Open
This study investigates the impact of an educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) on mothers of elementary school girls suffering from head lice infestations in Fasa, Iran. A total of 80 mothers were randomly assigne…
View article: Economic evaluations of vaccines against respiratory infections in adults in Southeast Asia: A systematic review.
Economic evaluations of vaccines against respiratory infections in adults in Southeast Asia: A systematic review. Open
Respiratory infections significantly impact adult health in Southeast Asia, yet vaccine coverage remains low. This systematic review evaluated the economic evaluations of vaccines targeting respiratory infections in the region. A comprehen…
View article: Steroid driven skin lightening, a public health concern and its impact on Somali women in Kenya: An integrative review
Steroid driven skin lightening, a public health concern and its impact on Somali women in Kenya: An integrative review Open
Background: Steroid misuse among Somali women in Kenya continues to pose a serious public health challenge. Recent findings indicate that approximately 66% of women in this community have either used skin-lightening steroi…
View article: Importance of Road Safety in Viksit Bharat 2047
Importance of Road Safety in Viksit Bharat 2047 Open
Viksit Bharat 2047 is the Indian government's vision for transforming India into a developed nation by its 100th year of independence in 2047. It is a plan focusing on integrated growth, innovation, and sustainability. The initiative is bu…
View article: Importance of Road Safety in Viksit Bharat 2047
Importance of Road Safety in Viksit Bharat 2047 Open
Abstract: Viksit Bharat 2047 is the Indian government's vision for transforming India into a developed nation by its 100th year of independence in 2047. It is a plan f…
View article: Association of Health Literacy with Components of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults in Southwestern Districts of Bangladesh
Association of Health Literacy with Components of Metabolic Syndrome Among Adults in Southwestern Districts of Bangladesh Open
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Health literacy (HL) influences health behaviors, disease prevention, and management. Desp…
View article: A systematic review of safety assessment and occupational risk among roadside vulcanizers in Nigeria
A systematic review of safety assessment and occupational risk among roadside vulcanizers in Nigeria Open
Roadside vulcanizers constitute an essential part of Nigeria’s informal economy, providing affordable tyre repair services across urban and rural communities. Despite their importance, their work exposes them to significant occupational ha…
View article: Steroid driven skin lightening, a public health concern and its impact on Somali women in Kenya: An integrative review
Steroid driven skin lightening, a public health concern and its impact on Somali women in Kenya: An integrative review Open
Background: Steroid misuse among Somali women in Kenya continues to pose a serious public health challenge. Recent findings indicate that approximately 66% of women in this community have either used skin-lightening steroids themselves or …
View article: Predicting mental health treatment outcomes using machine learning: Insights from a global survey dataset
Predicting mental health treatment outcomes using machine learning: Insights from a global survey dataset Open
The issue of mental health is still the major public health problem around the world, and it is strong evidence of the necessity of data-driven approaches for early detection and treatment. The current research applies machine-learning tec…
View article: The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools
The relative contribution of close-proximity contacts, shared classroom exposure and indoor air quality to respiratory virus transmission in schools Open
Close-proximity interactions are considered a key risk factor for respiratory virus transmission, but their importance relative to shared space and air quality remains unclear. We conducted a six-week longitudinal study in a Swiss secondar…
View article: COVID-19-Todesfälle in Deutschland
COVID-19-Todesfälle in Deutschland Open
Im Datensatz "COVID-19-Todesfälle in Deutschland" des Robert Koch-Instituts werden täglich aktualisierte Informationen zu COVID-19-bedingten Todesfällen in Deutschland bereitgestellt. Die Datenerhebung erfolgt im Rahmen des Infektionsschut…
View article: Mathematical model analysis of drug resistance TB dynamics with immigrants and impact of media efficiency
Mathematical model analysis of drug resistance TB dynamics with immigrants and impact of media efficiency Open
View article: Characteristics of media-reported road traffic crashes involving professional delivery e-bike riders versus other e-bike riders in China
Characteristics of media-reported road traffic crashes involving professional delivery e-bike riders versus other e-bike riders in China Open
View article: Determinants of screening participation of disadvantaged populations in France: a qualitative study
Determinants of screening participation of disadvantaged populations in France: a qualitative study Open
Background People from deprived backgrounds and people with disability have generally limited access to health screening. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing access to recommended screenings for these disadvantaged groups,…
View article: Geographic access to lung cancer screening and environmental lung cancer risk factors in the contiguous United States
Geographic access to lung cancer screening and environmental lung cancer risk factors in the contiguous United States Open
View article: Innovations in Toilet Hygiene: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Strategies for Western and Indian Sanitation Systems
Innovations in Toilet Hygiene: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies and Strategies for Western and Indian Sanitation Systems Open
The chronic problem of inadequate toilet hygiene is still eating up the global health care and this has been a major contribution to the diarrheal disease on top of the progress seen under the international sanitation programs. The current…
View article: Interplay between biological & social vulnerability and poor tuberculosis treatment outcome in Brazil: a nationwide study using multivariate modelling with excess risk
Interplay between biological & social vulnerability and poor tuberculosis treatment outcome in Brazil: a nationwide study using multivariate modelling with excess risk Open