Striving to integrate self-management into daily life: a qualitative meta-synthesis of the perspectives and experiences from head and neck cancer survivors by Hao Zhang, Li Yin, Qing Yang, Aiping Wang, Linyu Xu, Jianxia Lyu

“…While existing studies have investigated various aspects of self-management, including its content, influencing factors and specific strategies for managing symptom burden in HNC survivors, no comprehensive study of the self-management experience in this patient population has hitherto been conducted.Objective This study aimed to systematically synthesise evidence on the content, experiences, barriers and facilitators of self-management among patients with HNC, with the ultimate goal of informing tailored self-management interventions.Design A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted using a meta-aggregation approach.Methods A three-step search strategy was implemented to systematically review eight databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL and Embase, from inception to June 2024. …”
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Child morbidity and mortality associated with alternative policy responses to the economic crisis in Brazil: A nationwide microsimulation study. by Davide Rasella, Sanjay Basu, Thomas Hone, Romulo Paes-Sousa, Carlos Octávio Ocké-Reis, Christopher Millett

“…<h4>Background</h4>Since 2015, a major economic crisis in Brazil has led to increasing poverty and the implementation of long-term fiscal austerity measures that will substantially reduce expenditure on social welfare programmes as a percentage of the country's GDP over the next 20 years. …”
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The impact of a lifestyle promotion program on anthropometric and clinical manifestations in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Nahidi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Delaram Ghodsi, Mahdi Jafari, Hamid Alavi Majd, Somayeh Abdolahian

“…Similarly, the non-PCOS intervention group showed a decrease in these factors by 2.60 kg and 4.95 cm (P < 0.001) when compared to the non-PCOS control group. …”
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Application of machine learning in early childhood development research: a scoping review by Akbar K Waljee, Amina Abubakar, Patrick N Mwangala, Faith Neema Benson, Daisy Chelangat, Willie Brink, Cheryl A Moyer

“…Common limitations included small sample sizes, lack of external validation and imbalanced datasets.Conclusion There is growing interest in using ML for ECD research, but current research lacks geographical diversity, external validation, explainability and practical implementation. Future work should focus on developing inclusive, interpretable and externally validated models that are integrated into real-world implementation.…”
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Intrinsic capacity and its associations with incident dependence and mortality in 10/66 Dementia Research Group studies in Latin America, India, and China: A population-based cohor... by Martin J Prince, Daisy Acosta, Mariella Guerra, Yueqin Huang, K S Jacob, Ivonne Z Jimenez-Velazquez, A T Jotheeswaran, Juan J Llibre Rodriguez, Aquiles Salas, Ana Luisa Sosa, Isaac Acosta, Rosie Mayston, Zhaorui Liu, Jorge J Llibre-Guerra, A Matthew Prina, Adolfo Valhuerdi

“…The target group with 1 or more declines in intrinsic capacity (DICs) is broad, and implementation may be challenging in less-resourced settings. …”
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DYNAMICS PREVALENCE AND INTENSITY OF CHILDREN DENTAL CARIES WITH ACUTE RECURRENT RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTIONS IN THE PROCESS OF PROFILACTIC ACTION by L.F. Kaskova, O.S. Pavlenkova

“…Dental status depends of many factors, one of which is the overall health of the child. …”
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Determinants of cervical cancer knowledge and barriers to human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among female university students: A cross-sectional study by Andrew Donkor, Loretta Pokua Osei, Ewura Adwoa Kwafoa Acquaah-Arhin, Pamela Deladem Suka, Doris Kitson-Mills, Alberta Naa Afia Adjei, Evans Ohemeng, Samiratou Ouedraogo, Veronica Millicent Dzomeku

“…Binomial logistic regression analysis was performed to predict the factors associated with knowledge of cervical cancer. …”
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Estimated timing of the first menstrual period and dietary and nutritional correlates of menarche among urban school‐going adolescents in four sub‐Saharan African sites by Janaína Calu Costa, Anne Marie Darling, Sachin Shinde, Amare W. Tadesse, Huda Sherfi, Mary Mwanyika‐Sando, Amani Tinkasimile, Deepika Sharma, Till Baernighausen, Wafaie W. Fawzi

“…Abstract Characterizing the timing of menarche and the factors that are associated with it is important for understanding a population's reproductive health needs and long‐term health trajectories. …”
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Psychosocial Support and Quality of Life in CKD Patients on Hemodialysis Amidst the Sudan Conflict: A Cross-Sectional Study by Ahmed MohammedAlhassan Ismail Abdulsamad, Ibrahim Nagmeldin Hassan, Mohamed Ibrahim

“…The findings call for implementing strategies to improve QoL and health outcomes for CKD patients in conflict zones. …”
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Prudent use and antimicrobial prescription practices in Ethiopian veterinary clinics located in different agroecological areas by Takele Beyene Tufa, Kebede Amenu, Nardos Fasil, Fikru Regassa, Tariku J. Beyene, Crawford W. Revie, Henk Hogeveen, J. A. Stegeman

“…Abstract Background Understanding antimicrobial prescribing (AMP) practices and their prudent use in livestock can support the implementation of stewardship programs in veterinary medicine. …”
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Las actividades en el medio natural en la educación física escolar. Formación y actitud del profesorado de Educación Primaria (The nature activities in physical education. Formatio... by Rubén Navarro Patón, Victor Arufe Giraldez, Estefanía Sancosmed Santaballa

“…For this purpose, a cross-sectional descriptive study using as an instrument of data collection an ad hoc questionnaire consisting of 30 questions, emphasizing factors such as favoring their implementation, aspects in terms of methodology, the type was performed content and activities carried out and evaluation. …”
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Effect of psychological nursing on negative emotions and sense of coherence among patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplant (?心理护理对造血干细胞移植患者负性情绪和心理一致感的影响)... by LIAO Lu (廖露)

“…Conclusion The establishment and implementation of psychological nursing plan based on the three factors of SOC can effectively alleviate negative emotions, improve the level of SOC among patients with hematopoietic stem cell transplant. …”
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Differential Evolution Optimized Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access for Sum Rate Maximization by Dipinkrishnan Rayaroth, Vinoth Babu Kumaravelu, Helen Sheeba John Kennedy, Kalapraveen Bagadi, Francisco R. Castillo Soria

“…To maximize the attainable sum rate of individual users and minimize outage, the power allocation (PA) factors must be optimized. In the proposed work, a differential evolution (DE) algorithm is implemented to optimize the power factors assigned to users. …”
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Machine learning algorithms to predict khat chewing practice and its predictors among men aged 15 to 59 in Ethiopia: further analysis of the 2011 and 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and... by Mequannent Sharew Melaku, Lamrot Yohannes, Eliyas Addisu Taye, Nebebe Demis Baykemagn

“…IntroductionKhat chewing is a significant public health issue in Ethiopia, influenced by various demographic factors. Understanding the prevalence and determinants of khat chewing practices is essential to developing targeted interventions. …”
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INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM OF AZERBAIJAN IN 2005/06 – 2022/23 ACADEMIC YEARS by Abasova Samira Huseyn qizi

“…The conducted PEST analysis of political, economic, social and technological factors demonstrated the presence of both positive and negative evaluations of the use of ICT in the Azerbaijanian higher education system. …”
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The influence of poverty and rabies knowledge on healthcare seeking behaviors and dog ownership, Cameroon. by Galileu Barbosa Costa, Amy Gilbert, Benjamin Monroe, Jesse Blanton, Sali Ngam Ngam, Sergio Recuenco, Ryan Wallace

“…A structured community-based questionnaire was conducted over a 20-day period in April 2010, and focused on socio-economic factors correlated with gaps in rabies knowledge. …”
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Assessment of predictors and mitigation strategy for therapeutic inertia in the management of hypertension: a quality improvement project by Ananyan Sampath, Shreya Deshpande, Rashmi Verma, Rajnish Joshi

“…TI was observed irrespective of patient-related factors, suggesting provider-related barriers have a critical role. …”
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Associations among health-related quality of life, mental resilience and social support in patients early after surgery for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a longitud... by Shuo Yang, Anqi Wang, Di Tang, Cui Wu, Jianghan Zhao, Hai Qin Fang, Liying Jiang

“…There was no significant difference in demographic characteristics, such as age, gender and other factors, between the follow-up and the lost (p&gt;0.05). …”
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COVID-19 Perceptions Among Communities Living on Ground Crossings of Somali Region of Ethiopia: Community Cross-Sectional Survey Study by Alinoor Mohamed Farah, Abdifatah Abdulahi, Abdulahi Hussein, Ahmed Abdikadir Hussein, Abdi Osman, Mohamed Mohamud, Hasan Mowlid, Girum Hailu, Fathia Alwan, Ermiyas Abebe Bizuneh, Ahmed Mohammed Ibrahim, Elyas Abdulahi

“… Abstract BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the movement of people across borders in Eastern and Southern Africa. The implementation of border closures and restrictive measures has disrupted the region’s economic and social dynamics. …”
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The role of artificial intelligence in promoting health and developing preventive strategies for diabetes by Ameneh Marzban

“…For instance, machine learning models can evaluate patient records, lifestyle factors, and genetic information to deliver precise risk assessments and personalized recommendations. …”
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