Retention and risk factors for attrition in a large public health ART program in Myanmar: a retrospective cohort analysis. by Aye Thida, Sai Thein Than Tun, Sai Ko Ko Zaw, Andrew A Lover, Philippe Cavailler, Jennifer Chunn, Mar Mar Aye, Par Par, Kyaw Win Naing, Kaung Nyunt Zan, Myint Shwe, Thar Tun Kyaw, Zaw Htoon Waing, Philippe Clevenbergh

“…This study documents retention and the risk factors for attrition in a large ART public health program in Myanmar.…”
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Identification and classification of risk factors for mental health problems in healthcare workers using a systemic framework: an umbrella review by Payam Khanlari, AhmadAli NoorbalaTafti, Fakhradin Ghasemi, Shahrzad Ghiyasvandian, Kamal Azam, Seyed Abolfazl Zakerian

“…This study aims to investigate the prevalence of depression and anxiety through existing meta-analyses and identify risk factors related to these mental health issues at different levels of the work system. …”
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Stakeholders and Contextual Factors in the Implementation of Assistive Robotic Arms for Persons With Tetraplegia: Deductive Content Analysis of Focus Group Interviews by Vera Fosbrooke, Marco Riguzzi, Anja M Raab

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to (1) identify and involve relevant stakeholders; (2) identify relevant contextual factors (barriers and facilitators); and (3) suggest a general outlook for the implementation of AT, specifically an assistive robotic arm, into the everyday private lives of individuals with tetraplegia in Switzerland. …”
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Menstrual disorders and associated factors among rural and tribal adolescent girls in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Rashni Chatterjee, Suman Chakrabarty

“…The present review aimed to estimate the overall menstrual disorders and associated factors among adolescent girls in rural and tribal areas in India as well as to summarize the most recent research findings on the pooled prevalence of menstrual disorders. …”
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Factors affecting student participation in extra-curricular activities: A comparison between two Middle Eastern dental schools by Asim Al-Ansari, Fahad Al-Harbi, Wafaa AbdelAziz, Maha AbdelSalam, Maha M. El Tantawi, Ismail ElRefae

“…Objective: This study was conducted to assess the level of participation of dental undergraduate students in extracurricular activities (ECAs) and the factors affecting this participation. Methods: The study included dental students enrolled in undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt, and the College of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. …”
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A Framework for Identifying and Analyzing the Factors Affecting Corporate Governance in the Country's Banking System with the Approach of Realizing Resistance Economy by Hamed Sarvarian, Omid Ali Adeli, Mohammad Hasan Maleki

“…The theoretical population of the research was experts in corporate governance and resistance economy in the banking system.Sampling was done by judgment and based on the expertise of experts.Interview and questionnaire are the most important data collection tools.In this research, qualitative and quantitative techniques were used together.Findings:At first, 34 factors affecting corporate governance in the form of seven main factors were extracted through theme analysis.The main research factors were: technological and innovative factors, legal and regulatory factors, transparency and reporting factors, structural factors, managerial factors, sustainability factors and educational-consulting factors.In the next step, sub-factors were screened by distribution of expert questionnaires and fuzzy Delphi method.11 factors had a defuzzified number higher than 0.7.The screened factors were evaluated by the Cocoso method.The priority factors were:the extent use of advisors and experts in resistance economy and corporate governance issues, the extent of banks' attention to indicators of resistance economy in sustainability reports, the extent of banks' transparency in the selection, hiring and promotion of managers, the use from data-driven technologies for transparency of contracts and the extent to which banks move towards sustainability.Results:Functional suggestions were developed based on the most important factors. …”
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Assessing the role of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in cancer development in Nigeria: environmental exposure, risk factors, and policy gaps by Daniel Omeodisemi Omokpariola, Patrick Leonard Omokpariola, Victor Uchenna Okechukwu, Abuchi Princewill Okeke, Anu Adekunle Daramola

“…The challenges which are data collection issues, underreporting, and inadequate health surveillance hinder establishing clear causality between POPs and cancer rates. …”
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Magnitude and determinant factors of traditional uvulectomy practices among children under the age of five in Lemo District, Central Ethiopia by Tamiru Belachew, Wudit Wasu, Selamu Abose, Tigist Enyew, Alemu Earsido, Mulatu Abageda

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Self-care practice and associated factors among postpartum mothers at Karat town, Konso zone, southern, Ethiopia: 2022 by Gebino Aylate Tengo, Samuel Abdu Aliyu, Enatfenta Sewmehone Endalew, Tilahun Nigusie Adafirie

“…One of the contributing elements to these issues is a lack of focus on self-care practices during the postpartum period. …”
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Associations between lifestyle habits, environmental factors and respiratory diseases: a cross-sectional study from southwest China by Hengyu Su, Huifang Xie

“…Results from the Lasso-logistic model indicated that current smoking, alcohol abuse, passive smoking, coupled with poor indoor and outdoor environments were significant risk factors. Additionally, a history of respiratory disease, a family history of respiratory issues, negative emotions, and high stress levels may also contribute to the risk of the disease. …”
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Attitudes toward end-of-life concerns and associated factors among hospitalized older adults with end-stage cancer in Iran by Salman Rahnama, Mohammad Sajjad Lotfi, Maryam Asadi, Zahra Rezaei-Shahsavarloo

“…Addressing patient concerns and associated factors is essential for enhancing care during the end-stage period.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate attitudes toward end-of-life concerns and associated factors among hospitalized older adults with end-stage cancer.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to March 2023 at Omid Hospital in Isfahan, Iran. …”
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Changes in Workplace Choice Reasons and Individual Influencing Factors for Nurses Across Job Changes: Cross-Sectional Observational Study by Yukari Hara, Kasumi Sato, Hideyuki Hirayama, Satomi Ito, Junko Omori

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Prescribing direct-acting antivirals for hepatitis C treatment: a scoping review of factors that influence primary care providers by Jonathan Hallett, Tina Price, Corie Gray, Shoshana Rosenberg, Roanna Lobo, Gemma Crawford

“…The analysis identified four key domains influencing direct-acting antiviral prescription: provider characteristics, healthcare systems and service delivery, models of care, and societal and structural issues. Conclusions This review provides insights into contemporary challenges in hepatitis C care delivery models and highlights critical structural, sociocultural, and interpersonal factors affecting testing and treatment, particularly for people who inject drugs. …”
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Spatial and temporal evolution of the coupling of new urbanization and ecological efficiency and its influencing factors: 84 cities in Western China by Dalai Ma, Zuman Guo, Jiawei Zhang, Bitan An, Fengtai Zhang, Yin Yan, Ruonan Chang

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Predicting Cardiovascular Risk Factors for Acute Leukemia Patients by Assessing Subclinical Atherosclerosis and Left Ventricular Function Before Chemotherapy by Anda Gabriela Militaru, Daniel Florin Lighezan, Anca Maria Cimpean, Elena Amaricai, Marius Militaru

“…Thus, cardiovascular risk factor (CVRF) assessment is required before chemotherapy. …”
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Dignified care and associated factors among adult patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center, south west Ethiopia, 2023 by Midhagsaa Dhinsa Kitila, Abiru Neme Negewo, Asresu Feleke Bate, Birhanu Muleta Bayecha, Birhanu Wogane Ilala, Merga garoma Jatu, Misganu Diriba Olana, Mesfin Beharu Deme

“…Therefore, this study assesses dignified care and associated factors among adult patients admitted to Jimma Medical Center in Oromia Regional State, southwestern Ethiopia. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Glaucoma Patients at A Tertiary Eye-Care Centre: Clinical Profile and Associated Factors by Syed Amir Hamza, Maria Sultan, Muhammad Waseem, Maleeha Safdar Ali, Muhammad Rashid Khan, Muhammad Tariq

“…This study aimed to assess the demographic and clinical profile of glaucoma patients and identify factors associated with disease awareness, management, and follow-up adherence at a tertiary eye-care centre. …”
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Overlooked role of long capping time and environmental factors in the plateau lake for impairing lanthanum-modified-bentonite's immobilization to phosphate by Jinhui Wang, Lina Chi, Shuai Liu, Jiao Yin, Youlin Zhang, Jian Shen, Xinze Wang

“…However, re-eutrophication took place several years or decades later after the first practice of capping due to dynamic environmental factors in the plateau lake. Here, we investigated the effect of long-term capping and integrated environmental factors in the plateau lake including alkalinity, organic matter, disturbance and photodegradation to the LMB immobilization. …”
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Effect of External Factors on Trace Element Profile and Biomass of Mustard (Brássica júncea L.) Microgreens: Neural Network Analysis by Yan V. Puhalsky, Nikolai I. Vorobyov, Svyatoslav I. Loskutov, Mariia A. Chukaeva, Ruslan I. Glushakov, Andrew V. Babyka, Denis D. Meshcheriakov, Alla I. Yakubovskaya

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The Factors Hindering the Performance of Tour Operations in the Development of Tourism in Rwanda: A Case Study of Primate Safaris in Kigali, Rwanda. by Alphonse, Ntabana

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