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OBJECTIVE: Selective study dropout limits manifestation and detection of intervention effects and is a major challenge in behavioral intervention studies. Engaging in health-risk behaviors might make individuals especially dropout-vulnerable. Thus, this theory-based study's aim was to identify health-related lifestyle…

In recent years there has been an increase in the popularity of home visitation programs as a means of addressing risk factors for child maltreatment. The evidence supporting the effectiveness of these programs from several meta-analyses, however, is mixed. One potential explanation for this inconsistency explored in t…

INTRODUCTION: There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and associated risk factors in the European population. In order to decrease their incidence, it is necessary to adopt healthy lifestyles and to apply appropriate therapeutic measures. There is therefore a need to inform, to motivate, and to evaluate a…

BACKGROUND: High dropout rates in clinical trials can undermine data validity, particularly among individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. This qualitative study examined reasons for participant dropout from a randomized trial evaluating the Minds and Mentors Program, a Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prev…

This paper examines the dynamics of public sector performance across European Union (EU) countries through a comprehensive methodological framework. This study introduces the European Public Sector Performance Index, a novel approach that employs Partial Least Squares (PLS) econometric modelling and cluster analysis to…

The circular economy concept has gained momentum as a potential solution to resource scarcity and environmental sustainability. While most circular economy strategies focus on environmental and economic aspects, social factors such as labor practices, community well-being, and worker safety have received limited attent…

Aviation College is a higher education institution that shifted to e-Learning as the education platform during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This shift has posed challenges, especially in developing countries like the Philippines. This study aims to evaluate students' intentions toward using an e-learning platform at a colleg…

PURPOSE: This study's aim was to examine the impact of a brief video presentation for changing clinician knowledge and attitude about precepting physician assistant (PA) students. METHODS: In this mixed methods study, we developed a 12-minute video and made presentations to potential preceptors. Change in knowledge an…

THE STUDY'S RATIONALE: Surgical care is an extensive component of modern health care, but patient safety issues and complications of surgery have been identified as a major cause of death and disability. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify, from the perspective of experienced operating theatre nurses (OTN…

INTRODUCTION: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are one of the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The risk of developing cardiovascular diseases following HDP is high. Arterial stiffness is a prognostic indicator for cardiovascular disease in the general population, and it is elevated during pr…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the global general population regarding COVID-19. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL and PsycINFO were used to identify articles published between 1 January and 30 June 2021 assessing KAP regarding COVID-19 i…

The coronavirus pandemic highlights the urgent need for increased support related to mental health concerns. This study aimed to synthesize the findings of empirical studies reporting the post-traumatic stress symptoms in the general population during the coronavirus pandemic. Whittemore and Knafl's (Journal of Advance…

BACKGROUND: Many studies report on the incidence or prevalence of fracture-related surgical site infections (SSIs) after open fractures; however, few studies report on their timing and management outcomes. To address this gap, we used data from the Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds trial to determine timing of diagnosis, man…

The human S-100 alpha and beta subunit genes were isolated from human genomic DNA library. The restriction endonuclease mapping and DNA sequencing analysis revealed that both subunit genes consisted of three exons and two introns. Two Ca2(+)-binding domains were independently encoded by exon 2 and exon 3. Spot-blot hyb…

The region of central India is home to several indigenous groups, living in forested areas, who show their close affinity to their land through various cultural practices. We found that almost every activity they perform revolves around their connection to nature, exhibiting their reverence for Mother Earth and other n…

More than 60 naturally occurring steviol glycosides in the Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni plant share a similar molecular structure with an aglycone steviol backbone conjugated with β- and α-glycosidic bonds to different sugar moieties. These glycosides are naturally produced in different quantities within the s…

The prospective Kiel Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Family Cohort Study (KINDRED cohort) was initiated in 2013 to systematically and extensively collect data and biosamples from index IBD patients and their relatives, a population at high risk for IBD development. Regular follow-ups were conducted to collect updated…

BACKGROUND: We aimed to investigate the association between an empirical lifestyle index for hyperinsulinemia (ELIH), empirical lifestyle index for insulin resistance (ELIR), and depression and anxiety in an adult Iranian population. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 6450 participants, aged 35-65&#xa0…

AIMS: Hemoglobin A1C is universally used as a marker for glycemic control and to establish glycemic goals in patients with diabetes. In the older population, experts recommend liberating A1C goals to decrease the risk of hypoglycemia. However, it's not clear which A1C level is optimal for this purpose. This study's aim…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Empirical data on health counseling provided to patients of different racial groups in primary care settings are limited, and existing studies have yielded inconsistent findings. This study's purpose was to use a national medical care survey to examine whether the visit-based rates of health…