Healthcare Cost Coverage and Hypertension and Diabetes Care Step Movement: A Five‐Year Follow‐Up Study in a Malaysian Semi‐Rural Community by Adeola Folayan, Quek Kia Fatt, Mark Wing Loong Cheong, Tin Tin Su

“…ABSTRACT Background and Aims This study aims to understand how healthcare cost coverage (HCC) status affects hypertension and diabetes care across the three major care steps: awareness, treatment initiation and control. …”
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A Five-Year Trend of Malaria Parasitemia with Coverage and Use of the Major Control Interventions in Itang District, Gambella Region, Western Ethiopia (2017–2021) by Bolgony Bonker, Oljira Kenea, Damtew Bekele

“…This study intends to assess the trend of malaria prevalence and coverage and utilization of IRS and LLINs in Itang district, western Ethiopia. …”
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An Analysis on the Coverage of Kirkit Weaving Art, One of Our Cultural Values, in Turkish Social Media: ‘The Case of Resurrection: Ertugrul (Diriliş Ertuğrul) TV Series’ by Semra Kılıç Karatay

“…By this study, it has been attempted to evaluate the coverage of the kirkit weaving art, one of our cultural values, in the case of the broadcast.…”
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Low effective coverage of HIV testing and counselling services during antenatal care in Ethiopia: evidence from the demographic and health survey and service provision assessment by Richard Norman, Theodros Getachew, Teketo Kassaw Tegegne, Gavin Pereira, Gizachew A Tessema, Ashenif Tadele, Melaku Birhanu Alemu, Jaya Dantas

“…HIV testing and counselling (HTC) during antenatal care (ANC) is an effective strategy to reduce the vertical transmission of HIV. While the utilisation of HTC services in Ethiopia has been explored, there is limited evidence exploring the effective coverage of HTC during ANC. …”
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Regional Disparities in HPV Vaccination Coverage Among Girls Aged 9 to 14 Years in Togo: Lessons Learned from the Recent Supplementary Immunization Activities by Dadja Essoya Landoh, Issifou Yaya, Amevegbe Boko, Kodjovi Adjeoda, Yaovi Temfan Toke, Adidja Amani, Yerima Mouhoudine, Ado Mpia Bwaka, Nsiari-Mueyi Joseph Biey, Charles Shey Wiysonge, Franck Fortune Roland Mboussou, Hèzouwè Looky-Djobo, Tsidi Agbeko Tamekloe, Toyi Nyulelen Mangbassim, Tchasso Kenao, Amadou Bailo Diallo, Fatoumata Binta Tidiane Diallo, Benido Impouma, Ann Lindstrand, Marin Kokou Wotobe, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi

“…In total, 11 districts exceeded 80% vaccine coverage, while 15 districts had <50%. The highest rate of adverse events following immunization was observed in the Maritime region, primarily involving minor symptoms. …”
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‘At a tipping point’: a comparative analysis of oral health coverage for children across six European countries: Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Scotland, and Spain by Úna McAuliffe, Kenneth Eaton, Máiréad Harding, Helen Whelton, Jodi Cronin, Sara Burke

“…Conclusions This research finds that child oral health coverage in some European countries is ‘at a tipping point’, with recognition of the need for reform evident in Hungary, Spain and Ireland while most ‘universal’ systems remain on alert to maintaining the broad coverage in place. …”
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Spatio-Temporal Heterogeneity of Vegetation Coverage and Its Driving Mechanisms in the Agro-Pastoral Ecotone of Gansu Province: Insights from Multi-Source Remote Sensing and Geodet... by Macao Zhuo, Jianyu Yuan, Jie Li, Guang Li, Lijuan Yan

“…This study integrated MODIS/NDVI remote sensing data (2000–2020), climate, land, and anthropogenic factors, employing Sen’s slope analysis, coefficient of variation (<i>Cv</i>), Hurst index, geodetector modeling, and partial correlation analysis to systematically unravel the spatio-temporal evolution and driving mechanisms of vegetation coverage. Key findings revealed the following: (1) Vegetation coverage exhibited a significant increasing trend (0.05 decade⁻¹), peaking in 2018 (<i>NDVI</i> = 0.71), with a distinct north–south spatial gradient (lower values in northern areas vs. higher values in southern regions). …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation in Fractional Vegetation Coverage and Quantitative Analysis of Its Driving Forces: A Case Study in the Tabu River Basin, Northern China, 1986–2023 by Zihe Wang, Yangwen Jia, Cunwen Niu, Jiajia Liu, Jing Jin, Zilong Liao, Mingxin Wang, Guohua Li, Jing Zhang

“…The fractional vegetation coverage (FVC) represents a vital indicator of ecological health in the TRB. …”
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Effectiveness of Text Messaging Nudging to Increase Coverage of Influenza Vaccination Among Older Adults in Norway (InfluSMS Study): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Bo T Hansen, Ole Klungsøyr, Angela S Labberton, Lauri Sääksvuori, Kjersti M Rydland, Liz E Ødeskaug, Torbjørn Wisløff, Hinta Meijerink

“… BackgroundThe coverage of influenza vaccination among older adults in Norway is insufficient, especially in some immigrant groups. …”
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Implementation evaluation of a school- and primary care-based multicomponent intervention to improve HPV vaccine coverage: Results from the PrevHPV randomized controlled trial by Aurélie Bocquier, Maïa Simon, Morgane Michel, Stéphanie Bonnay, Isabelle Adam, Serge Gilberg, Sébastien Bruel, Aurélie Gauchet, Anne-Sophie LeDuc-Banaszuk, Amandine Gagneux-Brunon, Judith E. Mueller, Bruno Giraudeau, Nathalie Thilly

“…Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage (VC) remains lower than expected in France. …”
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Une analyse structurale du rituel de la soirée électorale à la télévision by Richard Godin

“…While coming to grips with the general and specific functions, the author teases out both the manifest and hidden structures linked to the ritual.…”
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Determinants of Health Insurance Subscription Among Women of Reproductive Age in Mozambique by Thonaeng Charity Molelekoa, Abayomi Samuel Oyekale

“…Health insurance is one of the major pillars of achieving the Universal Health Coverage, as emphasized in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …”
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Free hospitalization for acute respiratory infections in children: what effect and how much does it cost for Armenia? by Sergey Sargsyan, Diana Andreasyan, Samvel Kharazyan, Olga Denisiuk, Karapet Davtyan, Roni Zachariah

“…Results: The average hospitalization per 1000 children under 14 and infants increased by 85% and 75% respectively, compared with the period before the introduction of the Program, while the frequency of outpatient visits remained unchanged. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the free vaccination policy on seasonal influenza vaccination uptake among older adults in Ningbo, Eastern China by Lixia Ye, Jieping Chen, Qiuhong Mei, Yexiang Sun, Tianchi Yang

“…Influenza vaccination coverage increased from 1.14% in 2017–18 to 33.41% in 2022–23. …”
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COVID- 19 vaccine uptake and its determinants in Cameroon: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2021–2024) by Fabrice Zobel Lekeumo Cheuyem, Adidja Amani, Chabeja Achangwa, Brian Ngongheh Ajong, Claude Axel Minkandi, Myriam Mathilde Mbia Kouda Zeh, Larissa Linda Eyenga Ntsek, Jacques Philippes Essomba, Rudy Chiozem Jiogue, Olivier Ndagijimana, Ndzi Etienne Nchanji, Celestin Danwang

“…Younger age (OR = 0.53; 95% CI: 0.42–0.67) was inversely associated with vaccine uptake, while being in a partnership (OR = 1.59; 95% CI: 1.11–2.27) was positively associated. …”
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Parental predictors of childhood vaccination adherence in border areas of Southern Vietnam: a first look at minority communities by An Dai Tran, Charuai Suwanbamrung, Muhammad Haroon Stanikzai, Nirachon Chutipattana, Shamarina Shohaimin, Patthanasak Khammaneechan, Le Minh Luan, Tran Phu Dien, Truong Thanh Nam, Phan Thanh Tung, Cua Ngoc Le

“…Objectives: Suboptimal timeliness and coverage of childhood vaccination programs undermined their effectiveness in achieving population-level immunity. …”
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Global temporal and spatial changes of vegetation in desert steppe Ecosystems: Impacts of climate driving factors by Xiaonan Chen, Bochao Cui, Dongwei Gui, Qi Liu, Yunfei Liu, Qian Jin

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Difference in Outcomes among Hypertensive Patients with or without Government-funded Healthcare Coverage: A Retrospective Review of Electronic Medical Records in a Large Private Ho... by Victor Ede, Uchenna Osuala, Eucharia Alozie, Abiola Akindele, Peace Opurum, Joshua Ofoli, Adamu Onu, Ibrahim Wada

“…Females were less likely to have elevated systolic BP (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.64–0.91, P = 0.003) and DBP (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.70–0.99, P = 0.044) when compared to males. Conclusions: While public healthcare coverage is improving in Nigeria, insured patients still face a limited selection of medical services and may not receive specific therapy types even when deemed necessary, compared to privately insured patients. …”
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Regional Disparities and Maternal Sociodemographic Determinants of Full Immunization Coverage Among Children Aged 12&amp;ndash;23 Months in Nigeria: Insights from NDHS 2018 by Sani J, Halane S, Ahmed MM, Ahmed AM, Hersi MD

“…Full immunization coverage was defined per World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. …”
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Effects of Thin Capitalization on The Financial Performance of Multinational Companies in Nigeria by Ifeoma Osamor, Godwin Omoregbee, Ayomide Olugbenga

“…The findings revealed that financial leverage and debt ratio do not significantly affect ROA, while fixed-charge coverage ratio had an effect on ROA. …”
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