Prevalence and associated factors of foot self-care practice among diabetic patients in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis by Yibeltal Assefa Atalay, Bersufekad Wubie Alemie, Kelemu Abebe Gelaw

“…IntroductionNowadays, diabetes mellitus is a major global health issue with serious social, economic, and developmental impacts. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of dyslipidemia among adults with coexisting chronic disease in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Tadesse Mekonen Zeleke, Fitsum Endale Liben, Tinsae Shemelise Tesfaye, Abiyu Legesse Munea, Fekede Asefa Kumsa

“…<h4>Introduction</h4>Dyslipidemia is a well-established, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of dyslipidemia, its components, and associated factors among adult patients residing in Ethiopia.…”
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Adsorption of Safranin‐O Dye Onto Almond Shell Sustainable Activated Carbon: Identifying Key Process Factors and Their Effects by Nawras J. Jassim, Fitna H. Younis, Maher T. Alshamkhani

“…ABSTRACT Water pollution is a critical issue requiring urgent action to minimize contamination and ensure a sustainable future for humanity. …”
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Caregiver Burden and Associated Factors Among Informal Caregivers of Hospitalized Elderly Patients in China: A Latent Profile Analysis by Lv H, Yang S, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang L, Wang J, Jiang H

“…Hui Lv,1,2,&ast; Shujie Yang,1,&ast; Yuxi Zhang,1 Yingyue Wang,3 Lijiang Zhang,1 Jingjing Wang,1 Hui Jiang1 1Institutes of Health Central Plains, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China; 2The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China; 3School of Health Management, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan Province, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Hui Jiang, Institutes of Health Central Plains, Xinxiang Medical University, No. 601 Jinsui Road, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, People’s Republic of China, Email jiangh233@126.comBackground: Caregiver burden is a critical issue in healthcare, particularly among informal caregivers of hospitalized elderly patients, as it can significantly impact both the caregivers’ well-being and the quality of patient care.Objective: This study aims to identify the latent profiles of caregiver burden among informal caregivers of hospitalized elderly patients and the factors associated with caregiver burden.Methods: 506 pairs of hospitalized elderly patients and their informal caregivers were interviewed using the Sociodemographic questionnaire, Caregiver Burden Inventory, Perceived Social Support Scale, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Barthel Index. …”
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Application Intention and Influencing Factors of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Patients with Mixed Hemorrhoids: A Cross-Sectional Study in China by Xiong YY, Liu H

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Latent Profile Analysis of Emotional Expression Conflicts and Associated Influencing Factors in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Postoperative Chemotherapy by Tian Z, Sheng R, Zhang Y, Li H

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Treatment outcomes and key factors contributing to unfavourable outcomes among isoniazid-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Shanghai, China by Wenjing Xiao, Jing Chen, Lixin Rao, Xiao Xiao, Xubin Zheng, Zheyuan Wu, Xin Shen

“…Objective: Given that more than 1 million people annually develop isoniazid-resistant tuberculosis (Hr-TB), the issue of Hr-TB may go unnoticed. However, limited studies have focused on the clinical treatment of Hr-TB in China, particularly regarding treatment outcomes and influencing factors. …”
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Prevalence of unrecognized depression and associated factors among patients attending medical outpatient department in Adare Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia by Tilahune AB, Bekele G, Mekonnen N, Tamiru E

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Risk Factors and Prognostic Implications in Synchronous Breast-Thyroid Dual Primary Cancers: A Matched Case-Control Study by Li T, Lu B, Zhang Y, Zhang P, Qi J, Sun Y

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Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors, Including Workers&amp;rsquo; Compensation, as Predictors of Monocular Blindness After Open Globe Injuries by Chen C, Malek DA, Greenfield JA, Yuan Z, Cavuoto KM

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Effects of dexmedetomidine combined with intravenous general anesthesia on hemodynamics and inflammatory factors in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery by Chunling Liu, Yong Gui, Min Zeng, Zhidong Zhou

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Investigating analgesic and psychological factors associated with risk of postpartum depression development: a case&amp;ndash;control study by Suhitharan T, Pham TPT, Chen H, Assam PN, Sultana R, Han NR, Tan E, Sng BL

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Compliance with Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation and Its Associated Factors among Adolescent Girls in Tamale Metropolis of Ghana by S. Dajaan Dubik, Kingsley E. Amegah, Amshawu Alhassan, Louis N. Mornah, Loveland Fiagbe

“…Therefore, the main aim of this study was to determine the level of compliance with iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) and its associated factors among adolescent girls in the Tamale Metropolis of Ghana. …”
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Elementary school compliance with a state recess minimum requirement by racial and geographic factors: a cross-sectional study by Erin K. Howie, Samantha M. Harden, Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, Christopher R. Long

“…Abstract Background Recess is a part of school-based physical activity promotion offered worldwide with equitable recess access a social justice issue. From a policy perspective, in the U.S. few states currently require elementary school recess and little is known about its implementation. …”
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Prevalence of elder abuse and its correlated factors in Iranian community-dowelling older adults: a cross-sectional study by Mohadese Maleki, Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi, Mehdi Ranjbaran, Seyedehzahra Hosseinigolafshani

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence of elder abuse in Qazvin, Iran, while exploring correlated factors that may act as potential risks or protective factors, especially within the context of post-pandemic COVID-19 conditions. …”
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Factors Influencing the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Among Medical and Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University of Jordan by Abdallat M, AlSamhori JF, AlSamhori ARF, Kawwa MJ, Labadi SH, AlSamhori AF, Shnekat HH, Abdallat S, Murshidi R

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Inequities and factors associated with gender and disability in NTD-endemic communities in Benin and Côte d'Ivoire: an intersectional approach to interventions by Ginette Victoire Senami Gandigbe, Zinsou Franck Mignanwande, Yévèdo Borel Tossou, Karine Lucrèce Marie Codjo-Seignon, Sonagnon Inès Elvire Agbo, Fifamin Noël Christelle Gbaguidi, Sèdjro Gimatal Esaï Anagonou, Fernand Aimé Guedou, Mark Nichter, Cristina Juan Jimenez, Roch Christian Johnson, Roch Christian Johnson, Anna Gine-March

“…IntroductionGender inequity among people with disabilities (PWD) is a complex issue influenced by a combination of socioeconomic, cultural, political, and institutional factors. …”
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Risk factors for pneumonia among patients with Parkinson&amp;#39;s disease: a Taiwan nationwide population-based study by Chang Y, Yang C, Hu K, Chao A, Chang Y, Hsieh K, Tsai J, Ho P, Lim S

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HIV Transmission Misconceptions and Their Associated Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women in Somalia: Findings from a Nationwide Study by Mohamud LA, Hassan-Kadle MA, Abdullahi HM, Ahmed AA

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Risk Factors for Pleural Reaction in CT-Guided Percutaneous Lung Nodule Localization: A Single-Center Retrospective Study by Zhou N, Feng N, Jiao Z, Shi X, Wang T, Zhao G

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