Food needs and health behaviors in the COVID-19 situation: a case study of quarantined communities in densely populated areas of Bangkok, Thailand by Areeya Jirathananuwat, Suteera Saenmontrikul, Arunee Hengyotmark, Krittanan Pensirisomboon

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Adaptation of health systems to climate change-related infectious disease outbreaks in the ASEAN: Protocol for a scoping review of national and regional policies. by Adriana Viola Miranda, Bony Wiem Lestari, Annisa Indrarini, Fadilah F Arsy, Saut Sagala, Mizan Bustanul Fuadi Bisri, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno

“…<h4>Background</h4>The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states (AMS) are among the countries most at risk to the impacts of climate change on health and outbreaks being a major hotspot of emerging infectious diseases.…”
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Evaluating the Efficacy of a Serious Game to Deliver Health Education About Invasive Meningococcal Disease: Clustered Randomized Controlled Equivalence Trial by Lauren Bloomfield, Julie Boston, Martin Masek, Lesley Andrew, Donna Barwood, Amanda Devine

“…Serious games may be an alternative to face-to-face education, where complex health information may be delivered via self-directed gameplay. …”
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The effect of the APOE4 genotype on physiological and cognitive health in randomised controlled trials with an exercise intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Felicity S. E. Spencer, Richard J. Elsworthy, Leigh Breen, Jon R. B. Bishop, Connor Dunleavy, Sarah Aldred

“…Randomised controlled trials have investigated whether the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, APOE4, impacts the effectiveness of exercise on health. Systematic reviews are yet to evaluate the effect of exercise on physical and cognitive outcomes in APOE genotyped participants. …”
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Effects of medication procurement reforms and extended prescription duration on medication coverage for hypertension in India’s public health system: a modelling study by Kunihiro Matsushita, Andrew E Moran, Matti Marklund, Prabhdeep Kaur, Lawrence J Appel, T Joseph Mattingly, Swagata Kumar Sahoo

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Effects of housing conditions on health and gut microbiome of female cynomolgus monkeys and improvement of welfare by checking menstruation under socially housed condition by Yunpeng Yang, Yong Lu, Changshan Gao, Yanhong Nie, Hongfei Wang, Yufei Huang, Haiyan Dong, Qiang Sun

“…Our results verified the significant role of grouping in mitigating adverse health and microbiota alterations caused by isolation in female cynomolgus monkeys and emphasized the importance of training NHPs to cooperate with experimental procedures under socially housed condition, which could not only improve the welfare of cynomolgus monkeys but also enhance the accuracy and reliability of scientific results.…”
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Recruitment and retention of participants in randomised controlled trials: a review of trials funded and published by the United Kingdom Health Technology Assessment Programme by Stephen J Walters, Daniel Hind, Richard M Jacques, Steven A Julious, Joanne Rothwell, Oscar Bortolami, Laura Flight, Inês Bonacho dos Anjos Henriques-Cadby, Christopher Knox, Ben Nadin, Michael Surtees

“…Background Substantial amounts of public funds are invested in health research worldwide. Publicly funded randomised controlled trials (RCTs) often recruit participants at a slower than anticipated rate. …”
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The Comparative Mental Health Responses Between Post-Musculoskeletal Injury and Post-Concussive Injury Among Collegiate Athletes: A Systematic Review by Joseph Sabol, Cecelia Kane, Mark P Wilhelm, Jennifer C Reneker, Megan Burrowbridge Donaldson

“…Although athletic injuries are sustained through physical means and produce physical symptoms, sports-related injuries may be a stressor among athletes that is related to mental health. # Purpose The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize existing literature describing mental health responses in collegiate athletes with a concussion compared to those with a musculoskeletal injury…”
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Association Between MRI Findings of Facet Arthropathy and Synovitis With Health-Related Outcome and Pain Scores Following Therapeutic Lumbar Facet Injections by Michael S. Green, Michele Van Hal, Matthew Onimus, Christopher R. Hoffman, Dhruv K. C. Goyal, Valeria Potigailo, Khuram S. Kazmi

“…We investigated associations between MRI evidence of facet arthropathy and/or synovitis and the degree of improvement in health-related outcome and pain scores after therapeutic facet injections. …”
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Access and use of sexual and reproductive health services among asylum-seeking and refugee women in high-income countries: A scoping review. by Emma Stirling-Cameron, Salma Almukhaini, Justine Dol, Benjamin J DuPlessis, Kathryn Stone, Megan Aston, Shira M Goldenberg

“…Frequently reported barriers included differences in health literacy, shame and stigma around sexual health, language and communication challenges, racial or xenophobic interactions with healthcare providers, and healthcare/medication costs.…”
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Assessment of Coverage and Quality of Selected Clinical Chemistry Tests among Medical Laboratories of Health Facilities in Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia by Aklilu Getachew, Waqtola Cheneke, Yaregal Asres, Shiferaw Bekele, Estifanos Kebede

“…Eighty-six health facility laboratories were included in the study. …”
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Life in green: Associations between greenspace availability and mental health over the lifecourse – A 40-year prospective birth cohort study by B. Deng, J. Boden, N. Ye, J. Morgenroth, M. Campbell, P. Eggleton, G. McLeod, M. Hobbs

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The interplay between models and public health policies: Regional control for a class of spatially structured epidemics (think globally, act locally) by Vincenzo Capasso, Sebastian AniȚa

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Snapshot of health-related behaviours in adults living with disabilities 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey study by Syeda F Hussain, Nikki Heinze, Claire L Castle, Lauren R Godier-McBard, Theofilos Kempapidis, Renata S M Gomes

“…This raises concerns for the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.…”
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Unraveling the impact of social media involvement on public health participation in China: mediating roles of social support, social trust, and social responsibility by Wanqi Gong, Xigen Li, Yusi Zhang

“…Abstract Public health participation plays a significant role in reducing risks and protecting community members during public health emergencies, especially in China due to its pronounced population density and the imperative for concerted public coordination to achieve the goal of public health protection. …”
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Determination of the Selected Heavy Metal Content and Its Associated Health Risks in Selected Vegetables Marketed in Bahir Dar Town, Northwest Ethiopia by Biset Asrade, Gebremariam Ketema

“…The aim of the study was to determine the level of cadmium, chromium, copper, and lead and to estimate the health risks associated with their daily intake of vegetables marketed in Bahir Dar town, Northwest Ethiopia. …”
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Life Satisfaction Among Individuals with Physical Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: The Impact of Physical Activity, Self-Perceived Health and Fitness, and Sociodemographic Features by Majed M. Alhumaid, Mohamed A. Said, Selina Khoo

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Life satisfaction (LS) is a key aspect of mental well-being, particularly for individuals with physical disabilities (IWPDs).This study examined LS levels among IWPDs in Saudi Arabia, focusing on the effects of three independent variables: (i) sociodemographic factors, (ii) self-reported health and fitness, and (iii) self-assessed physical activity (PA). …”
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Prevalence of Dental Fear and Its Association with Oral Health Status Among School Children in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Cross-Sectional Study by Jelena Eric, Bojana Davidovic, Rasa Mladenovic, Marko Milosavljevic, Ivana Dmitruk Miljevic, Ljiljana Bjelovic, Svjetlana Jankovic, Olivera Dolic, Brankica Davidovic

“…<i>Background and Objective</i>: This study aimed to examine the prevalence of dental fear among schoolchildren in Bosnia and Herzegovina, analyze the distribution of dental anxiety by gender, age, and place of residence in relation to perceived sources of fear, and evaluate its association with oral health status. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: The sample included 355 schoolchildren between the ages of 12 and 15. …”
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward Youth-Friendly Reproductive Health Services among Mizan-Tepi University Students, South-Western Ethiopia by Samuel Getachew, Lema Abate, Abyot Asres, Abel Mandefro

“…Youth-friendly reproductive health services are designed to meet the unique needs of young individuals. …”
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Mucormycosis Associated with Global Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic: A Study of Fungal Profile from a Tertiary Health-care Center by Snigdha Purohit, Kavita Mourya, Nazneen Pathan, Sunita Agarwal, Vithika Vyas, Aruna Vyas

“…Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences…”
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