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

“…Study quality was assessed using the JBI critical appraisal tool for prevalence studies and a risk of bias tool. Random effects meta-analyses of prevalence rates were conducted, and heterogeneity was assessed by meta-regression analyses. …”
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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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A comprehensive assessment of patient reported symptom burden, medical comorbidities, and functional well being in patients initiating direct acting antiviral therapy for chronic h... by Donna M Evon, Paul W Stewart, Jipcy Amador, Marina Serper, Anna S Lok, Richard K Sterling, Souvik Sarkar, Carol E Golin, Bryce B Reeve, David R Nelson, Nancy Reau, Joseph K Lim, K Rajender Reddy, Adrian M Di Bisceglie, Michael W Fried

“…We characterized these patient-reported outcomes (PROs) among HCV-infected patients and explored associations with sociodemographic, liver disease, and psychiatric/substance abuse variables.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>PROP UP is a large US multicenter observational study that enrolled 1,600 patients with chronic HCV in 2016-2017. …”
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The prevalence and risk factors of pre-hypertension and hypertension among clinical students at the university of Ibadan, Nigeria by Ademola Adetunji, Christabel Uche-Orji, Chioma Ezebialu, Pelumi Catherine Adebayo, Fatihat Sanusi, Uzochukwu Imo, Tijani Adiat, Temitayo Ajala

“…Its incidence, along with prehypertension, is rising among young adults, including undergraduate clinical students, due to risk factors like stress, poor sleep, unhealthy eating, inactivity, and substance use. However, data on prehypertension among young adults in Africa, including Nigeria, is limited. …”
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Prevalence of childhood mental disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis to inform policymaking by Charlotte Waddell, Christine Schwartz, Jenny Lou Barican, Donna Yung, Yufei Zheng, Katholiki Georgiades

“…Anxiety (5.2%), attention-deficit/hyperactivity (3.7%), oppositional defiant (3.3%), substance use (2.3%), conduct (1.3%) and depressive (1.3%) disorders were the most common. …”
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Identifying and Labeling Potentially Risky Driving: A Multistage Process Using Real-World Driving Data by Charles Marks, Arash Jahangiri, Sahar Ghanipoor Machiani

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Associations of adverse childhood experiences with educational attainment and adolescent health and the role of family and socioeconomic factors: A prospective cohort study in the... by Lotte C Houtepen, Jon Heron, Matthew J Suderman, Abigail Fraser, Catherine R Chittleborough, Laura D Howe

“…We explore associations of ACEs with educational attainment and adolescent health and the role of family and socioeconomic factors in these associations.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), a prospective cohort of children born in southwest England in 1991-1992, we assess associations of ACEs between birth and 16 years (sexual, physical, or emotional abuse; emotional neglect; parental substance abuse; parental mental illness or suicide attempt; violence between parents; parental separation; bullying; and parental criminal conviction, with data collected on multiple occasions between birth and age 16) with educational attainment at 16 years (n = 9,959) and health at age 17 years (depression, obesity, harmful alcohol use, smoking, and illicit drug use; n = 4,917). …”
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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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Self-compassion mediates treatment effects in MDMA-assisted therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder by Gabrielle Agin-Liebes, Richard J. Zeifman, Jennifer M. Mitchell

“…Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe condition often complicated by co-occurring disorders, such as major depression, alcohol use disorder, and substance use disorders. A well-powered phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial has shown that MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) may be an effective treatment for severe PTSD. …”
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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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Rates of retention of persons with a mental health disorder in outpatient smoking cessation and reduction trials, and associated factors: protocol for a systematic review and meta-... by Luke Wolfenden, Gemma Taylor, John Wiggers, Alexandra Patricia Metse, Emily Stockings, Jacqueline Bailey, Timothy Regan, Kate Bartlem, Jenny Bowman

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Prevalence and factors influencing low social support from family, friends, and significant others among people with mental illness attending psychiatric outpatient clinics in Gond... by Wondale Getinet Alemu, Lillian Mwanri, Clemence Due, Telake Azale, Anna Ziersch

“…Two individuals consented but did not complete the questionnaires from October 2022 to March 2023. A systematic random sampling technique was used to recruit participants. …”
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Examining Caregiver Practices During Adolescent Outpatient Alcohol Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment: Protocol for a Dyadic Ecological Momentary Assessment Study by Samuel N Meisel, Aaron Hogue, John F Kelly, Elizabeth McQuaid, Robert Miranda Jr

“…MethodsWe will recruit 75 caregiver-adolescent dyads from outpatient mental health clinics providing AUD+CODs treatment. …”
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Efficacy of ultrasonics and Er,Cr:YSGG laser on root surface calculus removal: A comparative in vitro field emission scanning electron microscope study by Afreen Jannath, Rajasekar Sundaram, Suganya Selvarangam, Krishnan Viswanathan, Srinivasan Sivapragasam

“…The specimens were randomly assigned to two groups (n=14). Group I underwent ultrasonic instrumentation using a piezo ultrasonic scaler, and group II was subjected to laser instrumentation using Er,Cr:YSGG laser (Waterlase). …”
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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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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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An examination of the prevalence of khat chewing and its contributing factors among high school students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, using a cross-sectional survey design by Alembante Fikadu Lemma, Urban Robert, Lajtai Laszlo

“…Background: Khat (Catha edulis) is not just a substance but a cultural phenomenon in Ethiopia. This tiny tree induces euphoria by chewing its sensitive leaves and buds. …”
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Sexual risk behaviour and its associated factors among university students in Malaysia by Fadzilah Mohamad, Khairatul Nainey Kamaruddin, Nur Amirah Shibraumalisi, Sharifah Najwa Syed Mohamad, Syifa Mohd Azlan, Rahima Dahlan, Irmi Zarina Ismail, Hayati Kadir Shahar, Nurainul Hana Shamsuddin

“…Stratified random sampling was applied. It was an online questionnaire that consisted of participants’ socio-demographic background, academic background, substance abuse, history of childhood abuse, religiosity, knowledge on sexuality, attitude on pre-marital sex, parents’ parenting behaviour, peer influence and SRB. …”
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Psychotropic medication non-adherence and its determinants among people living with mental illnesses in Ethiopia: systematic review and meta-analysis study by Gebresilassie Tadesse, Gebremariam Wulie Geremew, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Demis Getachew, Digafe Demelash, Setegn Fentahun

“…Data were extracted using Microsoft Excel and analyzed in STATA 14. A random effects model was applied to estimate the pooled prevalence, and subgroup analyses were performed to explore heterogeneity. …”
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A prospective randomised pilot study evaluating the safety of the novel LubriShield™ Foley catheter: a permanently coated indwelling urinary catheter by Anders Andreasson, Jan Andersson, Henrik Larsson, Teresa Ekerhult, Johan Stranne

“…The aim of this study is to assess the clinical safety of the catheter in patients. Materials & methods: In a prospective single-centre randomised study, 30 patients undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumour were enrolled and randomly assigned to receive either a standard control catheter or the novel LubriShield™ catheter. …”
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