Assessing the effect of energy poverty on health outcomes: insights from Ghana by Kwasi Nyame-Baafi, Joseph Kofi Agyapong Darmoe, Williams Ohemeng, Michel Adurayi Amenah

“…Health outcomes were assessed based on the incidence and duration of illness or injury and healthcare-seeking behaviors. To analyze these relationships, econometric models such as binary logistic regression and Poisson regression were employed, with robustness checks conducted using the Lewbel Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) method to address potential endogeneity. …”
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Understanding the child feeding decisions among urban parents: a qualitative study in addis ababa, Ethiopia by Bethlehem Shawel Moreda, Magnus Jirström, Yemane Berhane, Alemayehu Worku, Fiker Ferdaweke Mammo, Eva-Charlotte Ekström, Hanna Y. Berhane

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Association of CD33 genetic variants with neurocognitive profiles in chronic viral hepatitis by Wei-Fang Tsai, Rwei-Ling Yu, Wan-Long Chuang, Jee-Fu Huang, Chia-Yen Dai, Yu-Wen Alvin Huang, Chun-Hsiang Tan

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Evaluation of oral health status in the population above 50: evidence from the ardakan cohort study on aging (ACSA) by Ahmad Delbari, Fatemeh Ghavidel, Vahid Rashedi, Mohammad Bidkhori, Mohammad Saatchi, Elham Hooshmand

“…Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 4970 men and women aged 50 years and above, who participated in the Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging (ACSA) between 2020 and 2022. …”
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Development, implementation and evaluation of a smartphone application aimed to reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity among Indian sedentary office workers – finding... by Baskaran Chandrasekaran, Ashokan Arumugam, Arto J. Pesola, Poornima Panduranga Kundapur, Chythra R. Rao

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The effect of Ocimum basilicum on the prevention of postpartum depression symptoms and sleep quality: A triple-blind randomized controlled clinical trial by Monireh Abdi, Elham Rezaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Fatemeh Ebrahimi, Laleh Payahoo, Alireza Shafiei-Kandjani, Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie

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Oral health literacy: its impact on oral health outcomes and associated factors in sixth-grade primary school students – a cross-sectional study by Kirana Kamolchaiwanich, Pinpinut Wanichsaithong

“…Participants completed the Test of Functional Health Literacy in Dentistry for Primary School Children (P-TOFHLiD) to assess OHL and underwent oral examinations. Oral health behaviors were collected through participant interviews and caregiver questionnaires, while demographic data were obtained from caregiver questionnaires. …”
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Sociodemographic disparities in influenza vaccination among older adults in United States by Huan Tao, Jin Chen, Xue Zhang, Xue Zhang, Tao Wang, Nenggang Jiang, Yongqian Jia

“…This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of influenza vaccination and examine sociodemographic disparities within a nationally representative sample.MethodsThis study is a cross-sectional study. We used the data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System spanning the years 2011 to 2022. …”
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Demographic and Psychological Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Comparative Analysis of Fully Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Populations in Babol, Iran by Mohammad Khadamlou, Mahmoud Mousazadeh, Afsoun Mahouri

“…Participants were divided into two groups: 285 vaccine-hesitant individuals (mean age: 37 years) and 285 fully vaccinated individuals (three doses, mean age: 42 years). Data were collected using a standardized questionnaire assessing demographic, social, psychological, and behavioral factors. …”
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A comparison of three executive function interventions on direct and far transfer in Chilean school children: a cluster-randomized controlled protocol by Nicholas Napolitano, Cristian A. Rojas-Barahona, Jorge Gaete, Ricardo Araya

“…Secondary outcomes include literacy and mathematical skills. Data will be analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) and Linear Mixed Models (LMM) to examine main effects, interactions, and moderating roles of age and modality. …”
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Conforto térmico para matrizes suínas em fase de gestação, alojadas em baias individuais e coletivas Thermal comfort for pregnant sows housed in individual and group stalls by Héliton Pandorfi, Iran J. O. da Silva, Sonia M. S. Piedade

“…The optimal conditions for animal performance improvement were determined by analyzing behavioral data taken in the breeding environment. In the gestation facility 24 gilts were allocated: 12 in individual stalls (T1) and 12 in group housings (T2). …”
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Barriers and enablers of early health-seeking behaviour among women with preeclampsia and eclampsia: a qualitative study at a National referral hospital in Uganda by Geofrey Muhindo, Patience Muwanguzi, Shirley Moore, Mark Kaddumukasa, Martha Sajatovic, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda

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Comparison of the Effects of a Sleep Hygiene Training Program and Foot Reflexology Massage with Nigella Sativa Oil on Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in the Elderly: A Randomized... by Mohammad Taha Saadati Rad, Ahmad Delbari, Javad Setareh, Afsaneh Fendereski, Ehteram Sadat Ilali, Kiarash Saatchi

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A Scoping Review of Corticosterone-Induced Changes in Ionotropic Glutamate Receptor Levels and Localization in the Rodent Brain: Implications for the Auditory System by Elsa Edlund, Ewa Domarecka, Heidi Olze, Agnieszka Szczepek

“…Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science, and OVID EMBASE using MeSH terms related to AMPA receptors and corticosterone. …”
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Hypertension and associated risk factor among individuals attending tertiary care center in Sitapur district – A cross-sectional study by Jaideep Kumar Chaubey, Santosh Kumar, Monika Singh, Arslan Neyaz

“…Data were collected through a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic, behavioral, psychosocial, and clinical factors. …”
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Prevalence of body image dissatisfaction and associated factors among high school adolescent in Hawassa city, Ethiopia by Zenebe Jebero, Amanuel Elias, Gemeda Billo, Mohammed Ayalew, Yonas Alemayehu, Fikre Moga

“…A structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Anthropometric measurements of body mass and stature were taken. …”
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Allostatic load and its determinants in a German sample-Results from the Carla cohort. by Eric Priedemann, Alexander Kluttig, Frank Bernhard Kraus, Daniel Sedding, Rafael Mikolajczyk, Amand Führer

“…This study aimed to investigate associated factors and patterns of AL in the population over a 20-year period using data from the CARLA cohort.<h4>Methods</h4>The analysis included 473 participants from the CARLA study (Cardiovascular Disease, Living and Ageing in Halle), aged 45-80 years at baseline. …”
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The effects of mindful self-care on medical resident wellness, depression, and burnout by Wendy M. GUYKER, Evette A. ADDAI, Catherine P. COOK-COTTONE, Susan M. ORRANGE, Sofie SCALETTA

“…Data were analyzed using SPSS, with moderation analyses performed to explore self-care’s role in mitigating depression linked to distress. …”
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Gay affirmative practices among healthcare professionals in Poland and Spain: results of Health Exclusion Research in Europe (HERE) study by Piotr Karniej, Piotr Karniej, Anthony Dissen, Pablo del Pozo-Herce, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Antonio Martínez-Sabater, Antonio Martínez-Sabater, Antonio Martínez-Sabater, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Emmanuel Echaniz-Serrano, Iván Santolalla-Arnedo, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla, Michał Czapla

“…Descriptive statistics, Mann–Whitney tests, and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with affirmative practices.ResultsSpanish participants scored significantly higher on both the beliefs and behaviors scales compared to Polish participants (p &lt; 0.001 and p = 0.009, respectively). …”
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Oral health status, self-perceptions, and risk awareness among young adult users of electronic cigarettes in Pakistan by Osama Khattak, Farooq A. Chaudhary, Asma Sakoor, Muhammad U. Khattak, Aliya Ehsan, Farida Habib Khan, Ayesha A. Khalid, Yasir D. Siddiqui, Azhar Iqbal, Rakhi Issrani

“…Conclusions The study reveals that oral health awareness among young vapers is low, with many starting EC use at a young age and exhibiting poor oral health behaviors. …”
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