The association between affordable care act implementation and the prevalence of women having ever received a Pap smear by Eric M. Ganz, Benjamin Brown, Heather Smith, Lawren Wellisch, Megha Gupta, Stephen M. Wagner

“…In contrast, HPV vaccination rates rose, and mammogram rates remained stable in the Post ACA period.Conclusion A decrease in proportion of women ever having had a Pap smear despite implementation of health policies to increase access to preventive measures suggests further interventions to improve access to cervical cancer screening are warranted.…”
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Epidemiological profile trends and cost of pediatric sickle cell disease in Brazil from 2008 to 2022 by Luiza Telles, Paulo Henrique Moreira Melo, Luana Baptistele Dornelas, Gabriele Eckerdt Lech, Natália Zaneti Sampaio, Ayla Gerk, Madeleine Carroll, Cristina Pires Camargo

“…These findings contribute to informing public health policies and interventions aimed at addressing the challenges of pediatric SCD management in Brazil.…”
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Social factors influencing behavioral intentions to vaccinate: personality traits and cues to action by Zeming Li, Xinying Sun

“…These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating individual differences into public health policies and vaccination promotion strategies. …”
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Brazilian Dialysis Survey 2023 by Fabiana B. Nerbass, Helbert do Nascimento Lima, Jorge P. Strogoff-de-Matos, Bruno Zawadzki, José A. Moura-Neto, Jocemir Ronaldo Lugon, Ricardo Sesso

“…Abstract Introduction: The annual Brazilian Dialysis Survey (BDS) supports and contributes to the development of national health policies. Objective: To report the 2023 epidemiological data from the BDS of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (BSN). …”
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Utilization of Institutional Maternal Delivery and Associated Factors among Rural Women: A Case Study of High Priority District of Himachal Pradesh by Mandeep Kaur

“…Conclusion: The study highlights that public maternal health policies in the remote areas are to increase the proportion of utilization of institutional maternal deliveries. …”
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Searching for effective strategies to reach boys and young men; a mixed-methods study protocol for youth clinics in Sweden by Mazen Baroudi

“…This is crucial for (1) developing gender-sensitive services and service delivery models that effectively promote young men’s SRH; (2) informing future young men’s health policies ensuring that their unique SRH concerns are addressed; and (3) improving young men’s participation in SRH provision. …”
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Association between Consumption of Fluoroquinolones and Carbapenems and Their Resistance Rates in Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Argentina by Silvia Boni, Gustavo H. Marin, Laura Campaña, Lupe Marin, Soledad Risso-Patrón, Gina Marin, Fernanda Gabriel, Alejandra Corso, Valeria Garay, Manuel Limeres

“…Global data at the national level might mask local realities that require specific health policies in order to control the irrational use of ATMs.…”
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Unveiling Genital Tuberculosis: India’s hidden Infertility Epidemic by Yashvanthan VR, Angeline Grace G, Sujitha P, Ilam Ilaval T, Hariharan S

“…Addressing GTB requires enhanced awareness, integration of infertility screening into TB programs, improved access to advanced diagnostics and treatments, and targeted public health policies. Bridging these gaps can mitigate the burden of infertility and improve quality of life for affected individuals. …”
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Global health diplomacy in nursing, reinforcing challenges and benefits: A scoping review by Arthur Luiz Barbosa Martins, Patrícia de Paula Queiroz Bonato, Bruna Sordi Carrara, Emerson Lucas Junio Silva Lucas Silva Camargo, Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura

“…However, their contributions significantly influence global health policies, improve healthcare access in underserved regions, and advocate for vulnerable populations. …”
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The socioeconomic impact of kidney disease on African families: a scoping review by Ikponmwosa Jude Ogieuhi, Nicholas Aderinto, Gbolahan Olatunji, Emmanuel Kokori, Victor Oluwatomiwa Ajekiigbe, Komolafe Babajide Ayodeji, Adetola Emmanuel Babalola, Ifeanyichukwu Muogbo, Alabi Badrudeen Olalekan, Aarushi Venkatraman, Oluwaseun Oyewo

“…The scoping review emphasizes the need to establish proper health policies and support systems to alleviate the socioeconomic burdens of families affected by kidney diseases in Africa. …”
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Open-source code for analysis of the lifetime total physical activity questionnaire (LTPAQ) by Coral Sánchez-Martín, Javier Leal-Martín, Timo Rantalainen, Irene Rodríguez-Gómez, Luis M. Alegre, Ignacio Ara

“…By facilitating the processing of physical activity data from this questionnaire, our tool is expected to encourage its application in epidemiological studies and foster new insights into the impact of lifestyle from a life course perspective, ultimately playing a crucial role in shaping public health policies and enhancing clinical practice.…”
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From print to perspective: A mixed-method analysis of the convergence and divergence of COVID-19 topics in newspapers and interviews. by Qingqing Chen, Andrew Crooks, Adam J Sullivan, Jennifer A Surtees, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter

“…We found seven key topics from the "big" newspaper dataset, providing a macro-level view that covers public health, policies and economics. Conversely, three divergent topics were derived from the "thick" interview data, offering a micro-level view that focuses more on individuals' experiences, emotions and concerns. …”
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Decreased frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages intake among young children following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa by H Salome Kruger, Tertia van Zyl, Makama A Monyeki, Cristian Ricci, Ruan Kruger

“…Conclusions: The decreased frequency of SSB intakes following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa may indicate that health policies can promote healthier dietary habits. …”
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Barriers and facilitators of community-based nursing development: A scoping review by Naiemeh Seyedfatemi, Hamid Peyrovi, Salime Goharinezhad, Saeid Hossein Oghli

“…Education, promoting cultural sensitivities, planning and reforming health policies, increasing public awareness for community-based nursing, providing more care experiences and opportunities, and improving community-based nursing service delivery approache. …”
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Suicide Research and Adolescent Suicide Trends in New Zealand by Said Shahtahmasebi

“…., a downward blip is interpreted as the result of current knowledge and public health policies, while an upward blip is explained as suicide being complex depending on many variables requiring further research. …”
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Occupational health in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): A systematic review and call for comprehensive policy development. by Muhammad A Masood, Raghad Khaled, Ahmad Bin-Ismail, Lucy Semerjian, Khaled Abass

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>The review advocates for the urgent development of comprehensive health policies to mitigate occupational hazards in the GCC. …”
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Religious Fatwā and Human Security: Managing Public Health through the Lens of Islamic Jurisprudence in Indonesia and Saudi Arabia by Khairul Hamim, Lalu Supriadi Bin Mujib, Ahmad Muhasim

“…This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how religious authorization can support public health policies during a pandemic. Additionally, it offers insights for enhancing the effectiveness of fatwā in the context of future health crises.…”
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Investigation of TORCH seroprevalence in a tertiary university hospital by Samet Kirat

“…The results highlight the importance of prenatal screening for TORCH infections to prevent potential complications and guide health policies for infection control strategies. [Med-Science 2024; 13(4.000): 995-1000]…”
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Role of oral health literacy in demand for oral healthcare services for missing teeth replacement among dental patients visiting a dental teaching hospital in India by Duggineni Chalapathi Rao, Sudhakar Vundavalli, Meignana Arumugham Indiran, Atluri Kaleswara Rao, Doppalapudi Radhika, Mahmoud Gamal Salloum

“…Conclusion: OHL has a positive role in the demand for prosthodontic replacement of missing teeth along with gender and anterior missing teeth. Oral health policies should incorporate strategies to improve OHL.…”
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Rehabilitation outcomes after comprehensive post-acute inpatient rehabilitation following moderate to severe acquired brain injury—study protocol for an overall prognosis study bas... by Uwe M. Pommerich, Peter W. Stubbs, Jørgen Feldbæk Nielsen

“…These average group-level prognoses may be used to inform patients, health policies, trial designs, or further prognosis research. …”
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