What factors can affect the management of diabetes with regard to studying at university? A systematic review

“…The comprehensive review of the evidence in the current body of literature illustrates that a range of factors may affect university students’ management of their Type 2 diabetes. …”
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"In Weapons We Trust?" Four-culture analysis of factors associated with weapon tolerance in young males. by Marek Palace, Brandon May, Neil Shortland, William Brown, David Mcllroy, Manish Madan, Anna Bokszczanin, Dominika Gurbisz, Sarah Daly, Laura Hansen, Rakhi Tripathi, Divyashree Harjai, Sukdeo Ingale, Olga Dussart, Wenping Jiang, Vie Palle

“…Addressing the under-researched issue of weapon tolerance, the paper examines factors behind male knife and gun tolerance across four different cultures, seeking to rank them in terms of predictive power and shed light on relations between them. …”
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Maternal education, health profession and cigarette smoking are decisive factors for self-medication in children by parents by Duborija-Kovacevic Natasa, Martinovic Milica, Belojevic Goran, Lausevic Dragan, Asanin Bogdan

“…Self-medication of children by their parents (SMCP) is an important public health issue as the effects and potential risks may be unpredictable. …”
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Determinant Factors of Stress in Family Caregiver in the Care of Older adults with Chronic Disease: Literature Review by Ni Kadek Nefi Widiastuti, Ni Putu Kamaryati, Made Rismawan, Ni Kadek Sriasih

“…This research aims to analyze the factors contributing to stress in family caregivers providing care for older adults people with chronic diseases. …”
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Influencing factors of hand, foot, and mouth disease based on structural equation modeling in Hubei, China by Wuwei Wang, Dacai Deng, Shengsheng Gong, Hongying Chen, Long Hu

“…Abstract Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a major public health issue in Hubei Province; however, research on the direct and indirect effects of factors affecting HFMD is limited. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Birth Weight in Central Sudan: A Cross-sectional Study by Nagat B. Elhag, Hager M. Alabass, Omaima A. Hamid, Khalid Albasheer, Ishag Adam

“… Background: This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight (LBW) in central Sudan during the ongoing instability. …”
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Frequency, causes, and factors of maternal mortality in the City of Bunia, North East of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Clarice Ngavele, B. Mukandu, M. O. Omanyondo

“…Insufficient technical facilities were the most significant structural factor, representing 50.82%. Delays in care were the primary factor linked to midwives, at 67.21%. …”
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Utilizing artificial intelligence to predict and analyze socioeconomic, environmental, and healthcare factors driving tuberculosis globally by Md. Siddikur Rahman, Abu Bokkor Shiddik

“…Abstract Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, contributing significantly to mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. …”
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Burnout among intensivists and critical care fellows in South Korea: Current status and associated factors. by Song I Lee, Won-Young Kim, Duk Ki Kim, Gee Young Suh, Jeongmin Kim, Ha Yeon Kim, Nak-Joon Choi, Won Kyoung Jhang, Sang-Hyun Kwak, Sang-Bum Hong

“…Burnout among critical care physicians is an important issue that affects patient care and staff well-being. …”
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Spatiotemporal Distribution of Human Rabies and Identification of Predominant Risk Factors in China from 2004 to 2020. by Weiwei Meng, Tianren Shen, Okugbe Ebiotubo Ohore, Susan Christina Welburn, Guojing Yang

“…Human rabies is a prevalent issue in China, posing a significant public health concern in the country. …”
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Bayesian spatio-temporal conditional autoregressive localized modeling techniques for socioeconomic factors and stunting in Indonesia by Aswi Aswi, Septian Rahardiantoro, Anang Kurnia, Bagus Sartono, Dian Handayani, Nurwan Nurwan

“…Stunting remains a persistent public health issue in Indonesia, exhibiting significant spatial and temporal variation. …”
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Risk factors of mortality among patients with COVID-19: A hospital-based retrospective study by Dhanunjaya Dasari, Amith Kumar Pendurthi, Krishna Chaitanya Alam, Prashanth Kumar Kodithyala

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Factors associated with self-care behavior in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review by Mella Riski, Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Cherry Rahayu, Sofa D. Alfian

“…This study analyzes the factors affecting self-care behavior in patients with CKD. …”
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Prevalence And Social Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression In Urban Areas Of Pakistan: Cross-Sectional Study by Muhammad Moeed Azwar Bhatti, Muhammad Saarim Ashraf, Hafsa Bhatti, Mahwash Jamil, Kaniz Mukhdooma, Zainab Ibrahim

“…In multiethnic urban areas in Pakistan, this study sought to determine the prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depression. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in various parts of Pakistan, and information from 126 women who lived in urban areas, was gathered. …”
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Machine Learning Analysis to Identify Predictive Factors of Caudal Epidural Pulse Radiofrequency in the Treatment of Coccygodynia by Sir E, Aydogan S, Batur Sir GD, Celenlioglu AE

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Trends and the associated factors of female genital mutilation in Kenya from demographic and health survey data by James Njuguna Wanjiru, Charles Karanji Wanjiku, Munawar Harun Koray

“…Abstract Introduction Female genital mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a global health issue that has severe social and psychological consequences for women and girls. …”
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Factors influencing risky sexual behaviour among rural South African high school girls by Shumani Mulaudzi, Muhammad Hoque

“…Identifying contributing factors is crucial for developing effective interventions. …”
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Prevalence and associated factors of problematic internet use among in-school adolescents in Calabar municipality, Nigeria by Prosper Ayenmo Kanu, Maurice-Joel Ugbe, Peter Bassey Enyievi, Emmanuel Onen Ebri, Blessing Ifere Omini, Uchenna Frank Imo

“…Abstract Background Given the advent of the internet and its growing resources as well as the availability of smart mobile phones among the younger generation, Problematic Internet Use (PIU) has become a globally identified contemporary issue of public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, self-reported effects, and associated factors of problematic internet use among in-school adolescents in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. …”
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Risk and protective factors associated with teenage pregnancy and intergenerational interventions: a scoping review protocol by Elizabeth Musili Joseph-Shehu, Busisiwe Purity Ncama, Sinegugu E Duma, Zamasomi Luvuno, Wilbroda Hlolosile Chiya, Silingene Joyce Ngcobo, Deshini Naidoo, Serwaa Omowale, Tracy Zhandire

“…Introduction Teenage pregnancy remains a critical global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. …”
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The global prevalence and associated factors of loneliness in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Nader Salari, Hadi Najafi, Shabnam Rasoulpoor, Zara Canbary, Pegah Heidarian, Masoud Mohammadi

“…As a phenomenon that can significantly impact the well-being and quality of individuals’ lives, the issue has received limited attention to date. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to summarize the findings on the prevalence of loneliness and its related factors. …”
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