Intimate partner violence among women of reproductive age during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Gizachew Yilak, Alemayehu Sayih Belay, Aychew Kassie, Befkad Derese Tilahun, Ambaw Abebaw Emrie, Mulat Ayele, Eyob Shitie Lake, Legese Fekede Abza

“…The heterogeneity between studies was assessed using I2 test statistics and the random-effects meta-analysis was done using the restricted maximum likelihood method. …”
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Magnitude and risk factors of khat, alcohol and cigarettes use among pregnant women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Biruk Wogayehu, Tsegaye Demissie, Mekuriaw Alemayehu, Eskinder Wolka, Kassa Daka

“…Conclusion This review indicated that the pooled magnitude of khat, alcohol and cigarette use during pregnancy was higher in Africa. Substance use screening and brief interventions (SBI) should be routinely delivered in antenatal care settings to reduce pregnant women’s substance use.…”
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Pattern of depression among patients in a Nigerian family practice population by Muhammed O. Afolabi, Emmanuel A. Abioye-Kuteyi, Femi O. Fatoye, Ibrahim S. Bello, Abiodun O. Adewuya

“…Socio-demographic and clinical correlates associated with depression were identified. Methods: Two hundred and fifty (250) newly registered patients who attended the clinic between June and September 2005 were selected by the systematic random sampling method and studied. …”
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Associations between parental alcoholism and delinquent behaviours among youth: exploring serial and parallel mediation by posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, anxiety symptoms... by Belise Blandine Isingizwe, Japhet Niyonsenga, Clementine Kanazayire, Naasson Nduwamungu, Jeanne Marie Ntete, Jean Mutabaruka

“…This study, therefore, aimed to explore whether Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) symptoms and impulsivity serially or parallel mediate the associations between PA and delinquency among youth.Method: A random sample of 341 male participants aged between 17 and 25 years (M = 21.34, SD = 2.23) was selected from the Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre for youth affected by delinquency, alcohol or substance abuse, or homelessness in Rwanda. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of khat chewing among Ethiopian university students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Alemu Gebrie, Animut Alebel, Abriham Zegeye, Bekele Tesfaye

“…Since the included studies exhibit high heterogeneity, a random effect meta-analysis model was computed to estimate the pooled prevalence of khat chewing. …”
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Determinants of Psychosocial Difficulties Experienced by Persons with Brain Disorders: Towards a 'Horizontal Epidemiology' Approach. by Carla Sabariego, Michaela Coenen, Carolina Ballert, Maria Cabello, Matilde Leonardi, Marta Anczewska, Tuuli Pitkänen, Alberto Raggi, Blanca Mellor, Venusia Covelli, Piotr Świtaj, Jonna Levola, Silvia Schiavolin, Anna Chrostek, Jerome Bickenbach, Somnath Chatterji, Alarcos Cieza

“…Our objective is to determine a brief set of environmental and psychologic-personal factors that are shared determinants of PSD among persons with different brain disorders.<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional study, convenience sample of persons with either dementia, stroke, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, migraine, depression, schizophrenia, substance dependence or Parkinson's disease. …”
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The effect of virtual drug abuse prevention education on the knowledge and attitude of Iranian street children by Fatemeh Padir, Jamileh Farokhzadian, Golnaz Foroughameri, Katayoun Alidousti

“…Children were randomly divided into two groups: intervention and control (27 participants in each group). …”
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Effects of a structured SBIRT training program for hospital nursing leaders on utilization of SBIRT within their medical-surgical units: cohort study by Robin Newhouse, Jon Agley, Giorgos Bakoyannis, Melora Ferren, C. Daniel Mullins, Alyson Keen, Erik Parker

“…Abstract Background Psychoactive substances contribute to numerous deaths annually, and more than 60% of the US population aged 12 + years reports past-month substance use. …”
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Common mental disorders and associated factors among pregnant women in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Bekahegn Girma, Migbar Sibhat, Addisu Getnet, Wegayehu Zeneb Teklehaimanot, Leweyehu Alemaw Mengstie, Mohammed Tessema Gebeyehu, Jemberu Nigussie

“…The Egger’s test and funnel plot were done to assess the publication bias Heterogeneity was assessed by I2 and subgroup analysis was conducted to identify the source. A random effect model was used to perform the analysis. …”
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The association between hematological markers of inflammation and chronic cannabis use: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies by Reza Moshfeghinia, Reza Moshfeghinia, Reza Moshfeghinia, Amirhossein Najibi, Mehrnaz Moradi, Kasra Assadian, Jamshid Ahmadi, Jamshid Ahmadi

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Global prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with skin diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Pegah Heidarian, Amir Jalali, Mohammadrasool Ghasemianrad, Romina Jalali, Ebrahim Ezzati

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Effect of Child Neglect on Academic Performance of Pupils in Primary Schools of Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Ainembabazi, Saphra

“…The study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches, with simple random and purposive sampling applied to a sample size of 202 respondents. …”
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Injecction of trigger points in the temporal muscles of patients with miofascial syndrome by Svetlana Sabatke, Rosana Herminia Scola, Eduardo S. Paiva, Pedro André Kowacs

“…Objective : The aim was to examine the effect of blocking trigger points in the temporal muscles of patients with masticatory myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and headache.Method : Seventy patients with one trigger point were randomly divided into 3 groups: injection with saline or anesthetic and non-injected (control).Results : Pain was reduced in 87.71% patients injected with saline and 100% injected with anesthetic. …”
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The prevalence of mental disorders among homeless people in high-income countries: An updated systematic review and meta-regression analysis. by Stefan Gutwinski, Stefanie Schreiter, Karl Deutscher, Seena Fazel

“…We found substantial heterogeneity in prevalence rates between studies, which was partially explained by sampling method, study location, and the sex distribution of participants. …”
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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Burnout Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals Workers in Intensive Care Units, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023 by Mustofa Hassen Yesuf MD, MPH, Zewdie Aderaw Alemu PhD, Abdurehman Seid Mohammed BSC, MPH, PMAE, Natnael Fekadu Tekle MD, Solyana Haileselassie Admassie MD, Getachew Mekete Deress MSC

“…A systematic random sampling method was used to select participants. …”
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Relationship between parenting practices and behavioral problems of children attending a Tertiary Mental Health Institute of North East India by Amina Ahmed, A Baruah, L B Siddeswara

“…Hence, the researcher aimed to assess the relationship between parenting practices and behavioral problems of children. Subjects and Methods: A quantitative approach and correlational design was used. …”
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Bayesian joint longitudinal and survival modeling of bipolar symptom burden and time to symptomatic recovery of patients with bipolar disorder at Jimma University Medical Center, J... by Tefera Fufa Kulute, Geremew Muleta Akessa, Demeke Kifle

“…It associates longitudinal count, the burden of symptoms, and time-to-symptomatic recovery of bipolar disorder using shared random effect parameters. There was a significant negative relationship between the subject-specific random intercept (baseline) of the burden of symptoms and the time to symptomatic recovery of bipolar disorder. …”
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Common mental disorders and associated factors among adult patients admitted in non-psychiatric wards of public hospitals in Harari regional State, Eastern Ethiopia by Hirko Assefa, Tilahun Ali, Ibsa Mussa, Tadesse Misgana, Dawit Abdi, Abinet Zewudie, Abdi Temesgen

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors among adult patients admitted to non-psychiatric wards of public hospitals in the Harari region, eastern Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 640 randomly selected patients admitted to non-psychiatric wards from November 15 to December 15, 2022. …”
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Synthesis using prospective meta-analysis to reduce youths’ e-cigarette use (SPARKE): a protocol for an individual participant data prospective meta-analysis (IPD PMA) examining in... by Emily Banks, Luke Wolfenden, Melissa A Little, Sam McCrabb, Rebecca K Hodder, Kylie E Hunter, Andrew Milat, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Nicola Newton, Lauren A Gardner, Serene Yoong, Sion Kim Harris, Mason Aberoumand, Peter Wyman, Lene Seidler, Kristen R Fox, Courtney Barnes, Heidi Turon, Jonathan G Williams, Christine Steeger, Lydia Shrier

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Retention in HIV care among Southeast Asian people living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Sidik Maulana, Kusman Ibrahim, Iqbal Pramukti, Shakira Amirah, Yovita Hartantri

“…Demographic and clinical factors were analyzed using a random-effects model with the generalized linear mixed-effect model (GLLM) to estimate proportion and the DerSimonian-Laird method to estimate odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), assessing heterogeneity using the I² statistic. …”
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