Prevalence and associated factors of intestinal parasitic infections in the Badi indigenous communities of Western Nepal by Jitendra Gautam, Rajendra Prasad Parajuli, Kishor Pandey

“…The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed increased odds of IPIs among participants involved in agriculture [aOR: 5.37, 95% CI: (2.31 to 12.47)], those who kept free-ranging pigs and poultry [aOR: 5.22, 95% CI: (1.87 to 14.53)], those who did not use soap before eating [aOR: 9.96, 95% CI: (2.11 to 46.99)], and those who consumed raw or undercooked meat [aOR: 2.76, 95% CI: (1.08 to 7.05)] compared with others. Therefore, health education, particularly regarding hygiene practices and lifestyle changes, is crucial for reducing the burden of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in indigenous Badi communities.…”
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Insights into youth nutritional status in Serbia: assessing prevalence and trend in the context of social determinants by Sanja Stanisavljević, Aleksandar Milovanović, Anđela Milovanović, Branko Jakovljević, Vesna Bjegović-Mikanović, Divna Kekuš

“…Different factors were associated with different nutritional status levels - for underweight: female gender (OR: 5.29), age 15–19 (OR: 0.06), being married/ in a relationship (OR: 0.69), living in Belgrade region (OR: 1.35), presence of chronic diseases (OR: 0.56), consumption of psychoactive substances (OR:0.56) and non-smoking (OR: 0.70); for pre-obesity: female gender (OR: 0.38), ages 15–19 (OR:0.36) and 20–24 (OR:0.65), being married/ in a relationship (OR: 1.39), having high wealth index (OR:1.30) and non-smoking status (OR:1.32); for obesity: female gender (OR: 0.36), ages 15–19 (OR:0.35) and 20–24 (OR:0.51), being married/ in a relationship (OR:2.31) and primary education level (OR:2.17). The trend analysis of nutritional status level in the research period showed an increase in the average value of the BMI of the respondents in the entire sample, as well as the prevalence of obesity, while the prevalence of underweight and pre-obesity decreased. …”
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Prevalence of Soil-Transmitted Helminth and Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Their Associated Factors among Hiruy Abaregawi Primary School Children, Rural Debre Tabor, North West... by Lemma Workineh, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Shewaneh Damtie, Tesfaye Andualem, Bizualem Dessie

“…Finger nail trimming status, hand washing before eating, availability of toilet at home, educational level of students, and sex of students were factors associated with soil-transmitted helminth infection. …”
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Primary and tertiary management of ocular surface lesions in HIV-infected patients in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga Province by S Mhlanga, A C Turner, S J Biddulph

“…The health system would benefit from establishing an eye health support system with the nearby health facilities, thereby educating primary HCWs about the association between HIV and OSSN. …”
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Composite cardiovascular risk factor control in US adults with diabetes and relation to social determinants of health: The All of Us research program by Frances Golden, Johnathan Tran, Nathan D. Wong

“…In logistic regression analysis, factors such as higher income, higher educational attainment, and health insurance were associated with better RF control, while higher polysocial risk scores linked to poorer control. …”
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Investigation Report and Analysis Knowledge, attitudes and vaccination status regarding HPV vaccines among female healthcare workers at vaccination clinics in Beijing city: a surve... by Haikun QIAN, Wenyan JI, Luodan SUO

“…Vaccination rates can be effectively improved through continued professional training and education of vaccination service personnel citywide and reducing vaccine prices.…”
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The Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites and Their Associated Factors among Diabetes Mellitus Patients at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Sintayehu Ambachew, Muluneh Assefa, Yalewayker Tegegne, Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke

“…The parasites identified in this study were Ascaris lumbricoides 15 (6.41%), Entamoeba histolytica/dispar 9 (3.85%), Hookworm 9 (3.85%), Schistosoma mansoni 7 (3%), Enterobius vermicularis 3 (1.3%), and Giardia lamblia 2 (0.9%). Poor educational background (AOR=3.62; 95% CI (1.038, 12.65); p=0.043), poor hygiene and sanitation (AOR=4.67; 95% CI (1.82, 12.07); p=0.001), and inappropriate latrine usage (AOR=5.41; 95% CI (1.43, 20.56); p=0.013) were significantly associated with the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection among diabetes mellitus patients. …”
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Epidemiological characteristics of stroke incidence from 2017 to 2022 in Songjiang District, Shanghai by SU Xuyan, WANG Yuzhuo, WU Yiling, HE Jingyi, YANG Peng, LANG Dongchen, JIANG Yonggen, ZHAO Genming, ZHENG Yang

“…It is necessary to strengthen health education and disease management for the elderly.…”
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Correlated factors of posttraumatic growth in patients with colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Dingyuan Wei, Xue Wang, Mengxing Wang, Jiayan Wang, Fangping Chen, Luyang Jin, Xuemei Xian

“…Correlated factors were identified to be significantly associated with PTG in patients with CRC including demographic factors: residential area (r = 0.13), marital status (r = 0.10), employment status (r = 0.18), education level (r = 0.19), income level (r = 0.16); disease-related factors: time since surgery (r = 0.17), stoma-related complications (r = 0.14), health-promoting behavior (r = 0.46), and sexual function (r = 0.17); psychosocial factors: confrontation coping (r = 0.68), avoidance coping (r = −0.65), deliberate rumination (r = 0.56), social support (r = 0.47), family function (r = 0.50), resilience (r = 0.53), self-efficacy (r = 0.91), self-compassion (r = −0.32), psychosocial adjustment (r = 0.39), gratitude (r = 0.45), stigma (r = −0.65), self-perceived burden (r = −0.31), fear of cancer recurrence (r = −0.45); and quality of life (r = 0.32). …”
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Respectful maternity care and associated factors among mothers who gave birth at public health institutions in Debre Tabor town, Northwest Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study by Tadesse Ayana Fentie, Abayneh Aklilu Solomon, Mihretu Molla Enyew, Meseret Mekuriaw Beyene, Ayalew Kassie Melese, Alamirew Enyew Belay, Gebrie Getu Alemu

“…Therefore, health institutions and other stakeholders should support and strengthen monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for maternal and neonatal healthcare providers and enhance education and constant support for women during their pregnancy and childbirth. …”
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Patient satisfaction with a clinically integrated sleep apnea care model vs. the current sleep care paradigm by Gregory D. Salinas, Wendy Cerenzia, Brandon Coleman, Frances Thorndike, Samantha Edington, Heidi Riney

“…To understand the patient experience in these models of care, this study compared patient satisfaction between the traditional sleep care approach and a clinically integrated, comprehensive sleep care program.MethodsA survey was developed to understand differences in the patient experience with the two different care models with respect to: access to sleep care, including time from initial appointment to seeing a sleep specialist, referral and insurance process; ease of sleep testing process and receiving a diagnosis; adoption, quality of education, and training with CPAP; ongoing adherence support with CPAP, and quality of life. …”
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Accidental and Deliberate Self-Poisoning with Medications and Medication Errors among Children in Rural Sri Lanka by Kavinda Dayasiri, S. F. Jayamanne, C. Y. Jayasinghe

“…Potentially, interventions such as community educational initiatives, written safety warnings, increased use of child resistant containers, and enforcement of laws to bring down accidental medication poisonings need to be implemented, and their effectiveness should be evaluated.…”
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices associated with timing for breast cancer screening among female students at the University of Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study by Peter Chikuvadze, Grace Nkhoma, Maxwell Mhlanga, Augustine Ndaimani

“…It aims to inform nursing practice by highlighting the critical role nurses play in addressing these gaps through education, awareness, and guidance on screening timing. …”
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Measuring psychological well-being in a danish pregnancy cohort using the self-reported WHO-5 index by Cecilie Holm Christiansen, Karl Bang Christensen, Stinne Høgh, Kristina M. Renault, Marie Stampe Emborg, Vibe G. Frokjaer, Hanne Hegaard

“…Results Lower mean score on the WHO-5 index was seen among pregnant women ≤ 25 years old, with lower educational level, who were unemployed, nulliparous, did not understand Danish language, were not cohabitating, were smokers, and women who did not exercise prior to pregnancy. …”
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Long-term risk factors for developing Barrett’s oesophagus in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a longitudinal cohort study by John F Dillon, Paul Brennan, James Cotton, James Carberry, Christopher J Byrne

“…Most were Caucasian (n=1188, 99%), had no formal educational qualifications (n=714; 59.6%) and lived with overweight (mean body mass index >25 kg/m2). …”
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Feasibility of screening for cognitive impairment among older persons and referral by community health workers in Wakiso district, Uganda by Racheal Alinaitwe, Seggane Musisi, David Mukunya, Yvette Wibabara, Byamah B Mutamba, Noeline Nakasujja

“…We involved 12 CHWs and 75% were females, majority were married (58.3%) with at least a secondary education (66.7%). There was 96.4% (CI 94.5–98.2%) agreement between PCOs and CHWs in identifying cognitive impairment with the PCOs identifying 54/385 (14.0: 95%CI 10.7–17.9%) older persons compared to 58/385 (15.1: 95%CI 11.6–19.0%) identified by CHWs. …”
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Body Mass Index and Associated Factors of School Absenteeism by School Feeding Program at Selected Primary Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Comparative Study by Solomon Muluken Ayehu, Addisu Tadesse Sahile

“…Background. Quality of education plays a crucial role in the social, economic, and political development of a nation. …”
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Heatwave warnings mitigate long-term cardiovascular diseases risk from heat-related illness: a real-world prospective cohort studyResearch in context by Qi Huang, Limei Ke, Linfeng Liu, Yuyang Liu, Yanjun Li, Guoqing Feng, Bo Yin, Wenxin Xiang, Jiarun Li, Keyi Lyu, Miao Wang, Qiannan Tian, Liqun Wu, Xiaofeng He, Wannian Liang, Huatang Zeng, Jiming Zhu, Kuiying Gu, Qian Di

“…People who developed CVD were generally older, male, with a higher degree of education, and with more hospital admissions before baseline. …”
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Determinants of Higher-Risk Sexual Behavior in Some Selected African Countries by Adikwor Ewoenam Puplampu, Seth Afagbedzi, Samuel Dery, Dzifa Adimle Puplampu, Chris Guure

“…Generally, determinants of H-RSB among the countries include age, sex, religious affiliation, marital status, educational level, employment status, economic status, age at first sex, and status of circumcision. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake of Adolescents’ Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Rubanda District, South Western Uganda. by Tayebwa, Amon

“…Introduction: Globally, adolescents face a remarkable challenge of insufficient access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education and services. However, even where such services exist, often their uptake by the adolescents tends to be low as a result of a number of factors. …”
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