A National Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) Program to Address the Healthcare Needs of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness: An Evaluation Protocol by Jillian J Weber, Rebecca L Kinney, Jill S Roncarati, Kenneth Bruemmer, Monica Diaz, Jill Albanese

“…Background: Homelessness remains a public health concern in the United States (U.S.) and ending veteran homelessness has been a significant priority for the U.S. …”
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Factors influencing choice of residency program among medical intern doctors and medical students: a cross-sectional survey by Ali Al Ajmi, Masoud Kashoub, Ibrahim S. Al-Busaidi, Mohammed Al Rashdi, Moza AlHussaini, Arwa Alsaidi, Mohammed Al Rawahi, Abdullah M. Al Alawi

“…Abstract Introduction The global shortage of healthcare professionals is a critical concern, with an estimated deficit of 18 million workers by 2030, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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Development of a social learning theory-based pressure injury training program for nursing assistants in Chinese nursing homes by Yanxia Guo, Yanxia Guo, Shengnan Yang, Plernpit Boonyamalik, Arpaporn Powwattana, Wen Zhu, Lingxia Xu

“…IntroductionPressure injury (PI) is a significant concern in Chinese nursing homes, particularly in China, especially due to the rapidly aging population. …”
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Opportunity for health and wellbeing co-benefits of climate adaptation policies and programs: a Delphi study in the Australian Capital Territory by A Lal, Z A Becvarik, Tomoko Sugiura, Daniel Miller, T Tsheten, L V White, E I Walsh, A Richardson

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Building Strong Foundations: Nonrandomized Interventional Study of a Novel, Digitally Delivered Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults by David Wing, Jeanne F Nichols, Hava Shoshana Barkai, Olivia Culbert, Daniel Moreno, Michael Higgins, Anna O'Brien, Mariana Perez, Hope Davey, Ryan Moran

“…However, even when very inexpensive or free, many do not use available fall prevention programs, citing barriers related to convenience and safety. …”
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The effect of educational programs on parents’ knowledge, behavior, and practices regarding aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures by Mabrouka Attia Ali Nada, Ahmed Kamal Eldin Elsayed Elfeky, Hamida Ahmed Mustafa Darweesh, Farida Khalil Ibrahim Mohamed, Loujain Saud Sharif, Faten Shawky Kandil, Fatma Ahmed Elsobky, Samah Abdallah Mohamed Amer

“…This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, behavior, and practices of parents concerning aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures. …”
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Design of a supply chain network for chemicals from biomass using green electrochemistry by Motahareh Kashanian, Sarah M. Ryan

“…Increasing concern about the environmental impact of industrial activities has prompted a shift to renewable energy sources and the development of environmentally conscious supply chains. …”
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Multiple‐input multiple‐output with frequency diverse array radar transmit beamforming design for low‐probability‐of‐intercept in cluttered environments by Panke Jiang, Pengcheng Gong, Yuntao Wu, Xiong Deng

“…To this end, a constrained multiple‐ratio fractional programming model with concerning the transmit beam matrix and the receive filter is first constructed, and then, it is transformed into two suboptimisation problems using a circular iterative approach. …”
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Programmed death‐ligand 1 expression in gastric cancer: correlation with mismatch repair deficiency and HER2‐negative status by Lei Wang, Qiongyan Zhang, Shujuan Ni, Cong Tan, Xu Cai, Dan Huang, Weiqi Sheng

“…The immune regulatory programmed death‐1 (PD‐1)/programmed death‐ligand 1 (PD‐L1) axis has been used as a checkpoint target for immunotherapy. …”
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The Effect of Maternal Diet and Lifestyle on the Risk of Childhood Obesity by Edyta Łuszczki, Justyna Wyszyńska, Agnieszka Dymek, Dorota Drożdż, Laura González-Ramos, Isa Hartgring, Nuria García-Carbonell, Artur Mazur, Serap Erdine, Justė Parnarauskienė, Julio Alvarez-Pitti

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265 Supermarket Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE): Results of a pilot community-based diabetes screening and education program by Renee Cadzow, Andrew Strohmeier, Marchelle Brooks, Chelsea Okocha, Dennis Lee

“…Participants shared questions/concerns and strategies to overcome barriers. We answered questions and collected information on barriers to diabetes care. …”
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Supporting the role and enabling the potential of community health workers in Bangladesh’s rural maternal and newborn health programs: a qualitative study by Alayne M Adams, Myriam Vuckovic, Emily Graul, Sabina F Rashid, Malabika Sarker

“… # Methods This qualitative exploratory study examines three UNICEF supported maternal and newborn health (MNH) programs in rural Bangladesh, with two districts sampled for each program. …”
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271 Research cfollow-up: Outcomes/preliminary results – BeFit Toolbox Collaboration: Building empowerment through Fitness program by Kimberly McCall, Jewell Dickson-Clayton, Keith McGregor, Shellie Layne, Raymond Jones, Samantha Giordano-Mooga

“…Additionally, exercise/movement programs can be a powerful tool to address disparities and help prioritize health.…”
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Parents’ experience in pediatric Tuina treatment program for congenital muscular torticollis in infants and children: qualitative findings from individual interviews by Shu Cheng Chen, Xuan Zhang, Juan Yu, Shuang Lan Lin, Fei Fei Ding, Jia Wen Shou, Ge Ren, Lok Yi Pang, Wing Fai Yeung

“…Results Three themes were identified: (1) facilitators to the use of pediatric tuina treatment program, (2) barriers to the use of pediatric tuina treatment program, and (3) modulating factors of the use of pediatric tuina treatment program. …”
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Exploring the integration of fish powder in school meal programs in Malawi through a food environment lens: acceptability, affordability, and convenience by Molly Ahern, Tijoy Lowore, Mihasina Harinaivo Andrianarimanana, Amenye Banda, Jogeir Toppe, Tinna Ng’ong’ola-Manani

“…Fish powder has great potential to contribute to this agenda through school meal programs and should be promoted as an ingredient in school meals in Malawi.…”
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Validating a digital depression prevention program for adolescents in Jordan: cultural adaptation and user testing in a randomized controlled trial by Latefa Ali Dardas, Obada Al-leimon, Tracy Gladstone, Abd Arrahman Dabbas, Insaf Alammouri, Benjamin Van Voorhees

“…However, challenges such as limited access to personal devices, privacy concerns, and participants’ reliance on shared family resources emerged as significant barriers to consistent engagement. …”
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A seated virtual exercise program to improve cardiovascular function in adults with chronic neurological impairments: a randomized controlled trial by Devina S. Kumar, Devina S. Kumar, Amy Bialek, Ayushi A. Divecha, Rachel M. Garn, Lydia E. J. Currie, Kathleen M. Friel, Kathleen M. Friel

“…BackgroundIndividuals with chronic neurological impairments often face significant barriers to regular exercise such as limited access to facilities, transportation challenges, and safety concerns. Tele-exercise has emerged as a potential solution to these challenges, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Leveraging Canadian Health Care Worker Volunteers to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation on Facebook: Qualitative Program Evaluation Study by Caitlin Ford, Hinna Hasan, Madison Fullerton, Janette Wong, Margaret Pateman, Hao Ming Chen, Theresa Tang, Jia Hu, Kirsten Cornelson

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Effects of MyBFF@school, a multifaceted obesity intervention program, on anthropometry and body composition of overweight and obese primary schoolchildren by Ruziana Mona Wan Mohd Zin, Abdul Halim Mokhtar, Abqariyah Yahya, Fuziah Md. Zain, Rusidah Selamat, Zahari Ishak, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin

“…Abstract Background Recently, there has been an increase in the prevalence of childhood obesity in Malaysia, raising concerns about increased cardiometabolic morbidity. …”
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Observational cohort study of a group-based VR program to improve mental health and wellbeing in people with life-threatening illnesses by Hannes Kettner, Hannes Kettner, David R. Glowacki, David R. Glowacki, Justin Wall, Justin Wall, Justin Wall, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, Robin L. Carhart-Harris, Leor Roseman, Leor Roseman, Joseph L. Hardy, Joseph L. Hardy

“…Relatively few interventions are available to address the existential concerns of individuals facing LTI, while treatment of the underlying physical ailment typically remains the priority of the healthcare system. …”
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