Increasing the uptake of long-acting reversible contraception in general practice: the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) cluster randomised controlled trial longitud... by Danielle Mazza, Angela Taft, Kevin McGeechan, Kathleen Mcnamee, Natalie Amos, Kirsten I Black, Cathy J Watson, Marion Haas, Jeffrey F Peipert, Jayne Lucke

“…Introduction Through addressing main barriers to the uptake of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) among Australian women, the Australian Contraceptive ChOice pRoject (ACCORd) trialled an educational intervention targeting general practitioners (GPs) and provided those in the intervention group with a rapid referral service for quick insertion. …”
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Postpartum depression in Gujarat, India: Associations with social support, breastfeeding attitudes, and self-efficacy by Bhumika Surati, M Yogesh, Raza Munshi, Roshni Vamja

“…Results: The prevalence of PPD in the study population was 50.1% (n = 202), with 28.8% (n = 116) experiencing mild depression, 16.6% (n = 67) moderate depression, and 4.7% (n = 19) severe depression. Lower educational level (n = 120, 29.8%; AOR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.04–2.85), lower socioeconomic status (n = 242, 60%; AOR: 1.84, 95% CI: 1.12–3.02), non-exclusive breastfeeding (n = 167, 41.4%; AOR: 1.68, 95% CI: 1.11–2.54), low social support (n = 101, 25.1%; AOR: 2.51, 95% CI: 1.57–4.02), and a history of depression (n = 93, 23.1%; AOR: 2.94, 95% CI: 1.82–4.75) were significantly associated with higher odds of PPD in the multivariate analysis. …”
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Overview of systematic reviews on strategies to improve treatment initiation, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and retention in care for people living with HIV: part 1 by Lehana Thabane, Shari Margolese, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Beth Rachlis, Winston Husbands, Carmen Logie, Marek Smieja, Elizabeth Alvarez, Daeria O Lawson, Anisa Hajizadeh, Annie Wang, Dominik Mertz, Anita C Benoit, Lisa Puchalski Ritchie, Babalwa Zani

“…Interventions were: mixed (37/98; 37.8%), digital (22/98; 22.4%), behavioural or educational (9/98; 9.2%), peer or community based (8/98; 8.2%), health system (7/98; 7.1%), medication modification (6/98; 6.1%), economic (4/98; 4.1%), pharmacy based (3/98; 3.1%) or task-shifting (2/98; 2.0%). …”
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Acute dental pain and the different management methods among adults in Taif, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study by Bandar S. Shukr, Ayman Mandorah, Faisal K. Altalhi, Yousef A. Alqurashi, Hassan T. Shawli, Ali A. Alqarni, Mohammed A. Alzubaidi

“…Therefore, it is imperative to educate the general public on appropriate management strategies for this type of pain. …”
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Knowledge and Practice of Neonatal Pain Management and Associated Factors among Health Care Providers in Neonatal Intensive Care Units of Public Hospitals in North Shoa Zone, Amhar... by Abraraw Admasu Jember, Eyosiyas Yeshialem Asefa, Abdurahman Mohammed Ahmed, Addis Yeshitila Kidane

“…Factors significantly associated with better neonatal pain management practices included having good knowledge of neonatal pain management (AOR = 3.36, 95% CI [1.19–9.49]), a higher educational level (AOR = 4.48, 95% CI [1.62–13.88]), and the availability of a pain scale assessment tool in the neonatal unit (AOR = 3.91, 95% CI [1.50–10.20]). …”
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Exploring the relationship between mental health issues and academic performance of undergraduate students in a Ghanaian tertiary institution: a cross-sectional study by Andrew Nketsia Arthur, Joanne Fraikue, Bijoux Adu-Amankwah, Richard Ofori, Dorcas Sekyi, Abena Afrakomah Boateng, Elsie Asamoah, Seth Christopher Yaw Appiah

“…Abstract Background Mental health associations with students’ academic outcomes are critical for students’ well-being and excellent performance, particularly among tertiary students in their educational trajectory. This study investigated the relationship between mental health incidence and academic performance among university students in a public university in Ghana. …”
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Factors associated with chronic kidney disease knowledge and preventive practices: An analytical cross-sectional study among patients with hypertension at Amana Regional Referral H... by Joel Seme Ambikile, Shabani S Ngulupi, Agnes Fredrick Massae

“…The positive correlation between CKD knowledge and improved preventive practices highlights the importance of educational interventions to further enhance CKD knowledge among patients with hypertension.…”
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Optimizing vaccine uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a collaborative COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Madagascar using an adaptive approach by Viola Pavoncello, Irina Kislaya, Diavolana Koecher Andrianarimanana, Valentina Marchese, Rivo Rakotomalala, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Simon Veilleux, Ariane Guth, Alexina Olivasoa Tsiky Zafinimampera, Sonya Ratefiarisoa, Olivette Totofotsy, Cheick Oumar Doumbia, Rivomalala Rakotonavalona, Holinirina Ramananjanahary, Zely Arivelo Randriamanantany, Jürgen May, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Daniela Fusco

“…Additionally, vaccination coverage, geographic reach, and target population characteristics, and sustainability indicators, such as staff trained, facilities equipped, and degree of integration of operational and educational materials were also tracked. Results Key strategy adaptations included using a proactive campaign approach, community-led awareness and outreach, particularly in remote areas, and addressing cold chain, waste management, vaccine transport, and information technology (IT) equipment gaps. …”
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El desbanque del Usted, y el uso del Tú, al rescate de la igualdad comunicativa en un entorno universitario español by María Gemma Sánchez González

“…The results obtained highlighted the main reasons for the use of Tú in educational environments and its relevance as a facilitating communication tool.   …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacy personnel in tuberculosis patient detection: a multicentre cross-sectional study in a high-burden tuberculosis setting by Rovina Ruslami, Rizky Abdulah, Rob E Aarnoutse, Ivan Surya Pradipta, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, Muh Akbar Bahar, Mersa Nurain Kausar, Efi Fitriana

“…We identified that TB educational programmes are essential in improving the KAP. …”
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An Outdoor Walking Program for Immigrant Muslim Older Adults: A Community‐Based Participatory Intervention by Jordana Salma, Shelby Yamamoto, Nancy M Salbach, Ruth Barclay, Allyson Jones

“…Difficulties with transportation and lack of appropriate educational components were areas for improvement that could enhance acceptability of the program. …”
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Traditional medicine use and associated factors in chronic patients in Jamalpur, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mahmuda Akter Poli, Md Jamil Hossain, Ibrahim Kholil, Sumaya Yasmin, Bishwjit Bhowmick, Lakshmi Rani Kundu

“…Bivariate analysis revealed that gender (p = 0.014), educational qualification (p = 0.010), monthly income (p < 0.001), occupation (p = 0.002) and place of residence (p < 0.001) were statistically significantly associated with traditional medicine use. …”
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Patient Expectancy of Shared Decision Making according to Ego States in Primary Care by Genco Görgü, Vildan Mevsim

“…However, patients’ age (p=0.020), presence of a chronic disease (p=0.010), presence of a psychiatric disorder (p=0.006), and educational status (p=0.039) demonstrated a significant impact on patient expectations concerning shared decision making. …”
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A brief history of formation of the kalmyk collection in the oriental section of the saint petersburg university scientific library by Vladimir L. Uspensky

“…Lebedev was a translator in the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated medical writings into Kalmyk from Russian, as well as laws and educational books. Conclusions. The collection of books in Clear Script, kept at St. …”
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Development and external validation of the SMA2SH2ERS risk prediction model for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage in the general population: a population-based prospective cohort... by Kristiina Rannikmäe, Vita M. Klieverik, Jos P. Kanning, Ina L. Rissanen, Amy E. Martinsen, Bendik S. Winsvold, Mirjam I. Geerlings, Ynte M. Ruigrok

“…Predictors for ASAH were sex (S), diabetes mellitus (M), age and alcohol consumption (A2), smoking (S), hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia (H2), educational attainment (E), regular physical activity (R) and family history of stroke (S; SMA2SH2ERS), and multiple interactions between these predictors. …”
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A pre- and post-course survey of an elective Chinese medicine curriculum among junior Western medical students in Taiwan by Sunny Jui-Shan Lin, Shung-Tai Ho, Yi-Chang Su, Chien-Sung Tsai, Shu-Meng Cheng, Cheng-Yi Cheng, Tso-Chou Lin, Chien-Jung Lin

“…Abstract Background Demonstrating a positive impact of educational programs on clinical care outcomes is challenging. …”
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Patient satisfaction with services of private dental clinics in Riyadh city: A cross-sectional study by Hadi Rajeh Alfahadi, Nouf Sahal Alharbi, Fawaz Hamad Alkazman, Mohsen S. Alabbas

“…Accessibility, availability, pain, and continuity were ranked highest among the younger participants and those with a lower educational level indicated greater pain from dental procedures. …”
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A General Look at Women Taking Shelters: What are they living through? What can we do? by Gamer Gunay, Esra Alatas, Suheyla Dogan Bulut, Sibel Orsel

“…On the other hand, providing educational-professional development and labor facilities will enable women to survive after they leave the shelter. …”
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The Tasmanian Estuary Perch Population—A Threatened Species? by Jonah L. Yick, Bryan Van Wyk, James Haddy

“…This will support the development of a recovery plan which will consider re-stocking efforts and re-establishment of previously inhabited waters and investigate potential actions to improve the genetics of the Tasmanian population. Additionally, educational campaigns to inform the public and recreational fishers on the status of estuary perch in Tasmania will be undertaken.…”
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Nurses' use of social media during the COVID-19 pandemic-A scoping review. by Stinne Glasdam, Helena Sandberg, Sigrid Stjernswärd, Frode F Jacobsen, Anette H Grønning, Lisbeth Hybholt

“…Finally, nurses used social media to educate people to perform the 'right 'COVID-19' behaviours in society.…”
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