The impact of environmental conditions on lifestyle quality in industrial and non-industrial region in the Czech Republic by Petra Riedlova, Petra Riedlova, Hana Tomaskova, Hana Tomaskova, Hana Slachtova, Hana Slachtova, Jana Babjakova, Vitezslav Jirik, Vitezslav Jirik

“…Influencing factors included region, sex, age, education, family status, and economic situation. Fully adjusted binary and ordinal logistic regression models were used for evaluation, and the output was the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).ResultsThe effect of more air polluted industrial region was related to higher BMI (OR = 1.23; 95% CI: 1.08–1.4) and physical activity (OR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.13–1.51) and surprisingly to lower smoking level (OR = 0.84; 95% CI: 0.74–0.99).ConclusionThe results of our study are useful in targeting public health strategies and intervention programs to specific populations, and the results will be share with public awareness groups that focus on prevention and the physiological aspects of physical activity.…”
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Comparative analysis of aerobic exercise protocols on depression in post-myocardial infarction rehabilitation by Muhammad Jawaid, Hina Saeed, Sobia Hasan, Saadia Perwaiz, Aasma Basit, Nisha Lohana

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An intersectional perspective on the entrepreneurial intention of female Ukrainian migrants and refugees by Jolanta Maj, Alexandra David, Aneta Hamza-Orlinska, Maciej Filipowicz, Sabina Kubiciel-Lodzińska

“…Implications & Recommendations: There’s a need for inclusive startup ecosystems for female migrants, requiring targeted programs to address language barriers and cultural adaptation and improve access to education, employment and childcare. …”
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Is the theory of self-regulation of the epidemic process acceptable for the new coronavirus infection COVID-19? by A. E. Bilev, N. A. Bileva, L. V. Chupakhina, T. V. Vandysheva, M. A. Ariskina

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Do globalization, foreign direct investment, and inflation drive income inequality? Evidence from Somalia within the Kuznets curve hypothesis by Abdikafi Hassan Abdi, Abdisalan Aden Mohamed, Abdinur Ali Mohamed, Abdullahi Abukar Mohamed

“…Drawing on these findings, the study suggests the adoption of inclusive growth frameworks, sustained investments in education and infrastructure, strategic trade and investment reforms, comprehensive employment programs, and prudent monetary policies to mitigate income inequality in Somalia.…”
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Relationship Between Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontal Diseases According to Socio-Demograpic Variables by Ah-Reum Shin, Yi Sub Kwak, Hye-Young Kim

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Hypertension: Investigating the level of knowledge, awareness, and attitude of the general population in Saudi Arabia by Salahuddin Khan, Meshal Alzakari, Faisal Alzkari, Renad Alsuhaibani, Amjad Alghanmi, Alanoud Alabdulkarim, Abdulrahman Alkanhal, Khalid Alnemer

“…Conclusion: Although most people are aware of hypertension, there are still gaps in understanding about its risk factors and prevention methods. Educational programs focusing on these areas are needed.…”
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AI based predictive acceptability model for effective vaccine delivery in healthcare systems by Muhammad Shuaib Qureshi, Muhammad Bilal Qureshi, Urooj Iqrar, Ali Raza, Yazeed Yasin Ghadi, Nisreen Innab, Masoud Alajmi, Ayman Qahmash

“…Using the LightGBM algorithm, the proposed model constructed on the basis of different machine-learning procedures achieved 98% accuracy to accurately predict the acceptability of vaccines included in the immunization program. The association rules suggest that higher SES, region, parents’ occupation, and mother’s education have an association with vaccine acceptability.…”
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Anemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Jéssica Barbieri, Paula Caitano Fontela, Eliane Roseli Winkelmann, Carine Eloise Prestes Zimmermann, Yana Picinin Sandri, Emanelle Kerber Viera Mallet, Matias Nunes Frizzo

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Factors influencing high-risk fertility practices among women of childbearing age in Tanzania: using DHS 2022 by Hiwot Altaye Asebe

“…Policymakers should consider developing programs that take into account predictors like wealth, education, and residence, which contribute to women’s vulnerability to high-risk fertility behavior. …”
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Technology for determining non-humanities university students' cognitive-and-psychological characteristics by N. I. Chernova, E. A. Ivanova, N. B. Bogush, N. V. Katakhova

“…The results of such diagnostics can be used to draw up personified adaptive training programs within the educational process.…”
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Impact of Obesity on Hormonal Balance in Women Resident in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. by Fred Kpane Uwikor

“…Recommendations include integrating routine hormonal evaluations into obesity management programs and enhancing public health education on obesity-related reproductive risks.…”
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Access to timely cancer treatment initiation in India: extent, determinants and trendsResearch in context by Pritam Halder, Jyoti Dixit, Nidhi Gupta, Nikita Mehra, Ashish Singh, Pankaj Malhotra, Anisha Mathew, Lalit Kumar, Amal Chandra Kataki, Sudeep Gupta, Shankar Prinja

“…Our study recommends expanding AB PM-JAY cancer packages to include cost-effective treatments, increasing population coverage under screening programs and promoting e-RUPI to reduce financial constraints associated with diagnostic services to address delayed treatment initiation due to unknown cancer stages. …”
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Infant and young child feeding practice status and its determinants in UAE: results from the MISC cohort by Mona Hashim, Rana Rizk, Nada Abbas, Dana N. Abdelrahim, Hayder Hasan, Reyad S. Obaid, Hessa Al-Ghazal, Marwa Al Hilali, Farah Naja, Hadia Radwan

“…While Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, and higher education were associated with lower odds of Zero Vegetables and Fruits, and a higher income was associated with lower Unhealthy Food Consumption. …”
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Awareness and adoption strategies for improved agricultural practices (IAPs) by smallholder farmers in the Mbeya Region, Tanzania by Phenson Justine, Ádám Csorba, Caleb Melenya Ocansey, Brian Rotich, Isaiah Maket, Azaria Stephano Lameck, Mustapha Abdulkadir, Mohammed Ahmed MohammedZein, Erika Michéli, Yuri Andrei Gelsleichter

“…This study highlights the need to highly consider agricultural extension officers as important agents in linking smallholder farmers with NGOs programs, agricultural research findings, and government programs to improve their livelihood. …”
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Knowledge of alarm signs of stroke among caretakers of stroke patients and first contact healthcare providers at two tertiary referral hospitals in Uganda by Salvatore Ssemmanda, Abdu Kisekka Musubire

“…Majority of the first contact HCPs were medical interns (38.3%) allocated to either the neurology ward or the emergency ward of a study site hospital. The PCs had a median age of 31.5 years (IQR 25.0–41.3) and only 9% had been through university level education, the majority having made it only to secondary school (52.0%). …”
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Post-recovery experience among COVID-19 patients: A population-based online survey in India by Nitin Joseph, Prithvi Rajgopal, Paras Chaudhary, Ananya, Shreya Jain, Harish Yadav, Prajwal Kulkarni

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Practices and attitudes of dentists regarding the use and phase-out of dental amalgam fillings: compliance with EU regulations and the Minamata Convention by Vanja Usenik, Davor Kontić, David Kocman, Milena Horvat

“…Results: The study revealed regional and sector-specific variations in amalgam use, emphasizing the role of education, financial incentives, and safety standards on professional practices and the environmental impact. …”
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Investigating the frequency of physical restraint and factors related to it in psychiatric hospital wards by Robabeh Soleimani, Mirmohammad Jalali, Alaleh Ahmad, Samin Khoshnoud Speily

“…Identifying effective factors in containment helps formulate preventive strategies, more precise interventions, patient education programs, and treatment teams in psychiatric hospitals.…”
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Impact of core muscle strengthening on knee pain, patient outcomes, physical function, and cartilage thickness in knee osteoarthritis: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Dias Tina Thomas, Charu Eapen, Atmananda S. Hegde, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Saurabh P. Mehta

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