Networks of care for optimizing Primary Health Care Service Delivery in Ethiopia: Enhancing relational linkages and care coordination. by Gizachew Tadele Tiruneh, Nebreed Fesseha, Temesgen Ayehu, Tamar Chitashvili, Mesele Damte Argaw, Biruhtesfa Bekele Shiferaw, Mikias Teferi, Agumasie Semahegn, Biruk Bogale, Yibeltal Kifle, Hillina Tadesse, Chala Tesfaye, Dessalew Emaway

“…Key implementation strategies co-designed included strengthening community engagement, establishing NoCs, and introducing quality improvement initiatives using the Model for Improvement. Routine program monitoring data, NoCs process evaluation, and facility service statistics were utilized for this study. …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Factors Among Adult People Living with HIV/AIDS at Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) Centers in Mumbai, India by Acharya S, Karanjkar V, Goyal M, Deshpande PV, Anonymous, Setia MS, Rathod D, Kannan P, Krishna A, Pathni AK, Palkar A, Harshana A, Anonymous

“…We describe the implementation of an integrated hypertension screening initiative in a routine program setting and assessed the prevalence of hypertension and its associated factors among PLHIV accessing services at ART centers in Mumbai, India.Methods: From November 2021 to October 2022, we implemented hypertension screening across 21 ART centers in Mumbai, India. …”
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WhatsApp Versus SMS for 2-Way, Text-Based Follow-Up After Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in South Africa: Exploration of Messaging Platform Choice by Isabella Fabens, Calsile Makhele, Nelson Kibiribiri Igaba, Sizwe Hlongwane, Motshana Phohole, Evelyn Waweru, Femi Oni, Madalitso Khwepeya, Maria Sardini, Khumbulani Moyo, Hannock Tweya, Mourice Barasa Wafula, Jacqueline Pienaar, Felex Ndebele, Geoffrey Setswe, Tracy Qi Dong, Caryl Feldacker

“…MethodsMales aged 15 years and older undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision in program sites could choose their follow-up approach, selecting 2wT via SMS or WhatsApp or routine care (in-person postoperative visits). …”
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TB elimination in Southern Africa: overview and critical reflection by J. Boffa, D. Vambe, C. Khosa, B. José, N. Ndjeka, T. Nkomo, A.W. Kay, A.M. Mandalakas, L. Mvusi, S.V. Omar, S. Thi, K. Velen, S. Charalambous, M.X. Rangaka

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A qualitative study of classical Chinese medicine in community health focusing on self-care: practitioner and staff perspectives by Alaia Harvie, Amie Steel, Jon Wardle

“…Results: Themes emerged from the data in three key areas: Cultural challenges within the local region; Integration with the existing local health care network; and Team dynamics, co-creation and communication integrity. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of accessibility, integration, networking, secure funding and team unity in the context of community health program delivery, as well as noting a diversity of practice among Chinese medicine practitioners. …”
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How does learning happen in field epidemiology training programmes? A qualitative study by Matthew Myers Griffith, Emma Field, Angela Song-En Huang, Tomoe Shimada, Munkhzul Battsend, Tambri Housen, Barbara Pamphilon, Martyn David Kirk

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Childhood vaccination trends during 2019 to 2022 in Tanzania and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by Raphael Zozimus Sangeda, Daniel James, Harrison Mariki, Mbonea Erick Mbwambo, Mwendwa E. Mwenesi, Honesti Nyaki, Florian Tinuga, Daudi Peter Manyanga

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Online Learning Challenges Faced by SSC-Level Learners During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Pakistan by Shaista Noor and Filzah Md Isa

“…Conclusion – This study will help policymakers from Pakistan’s Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education System to focus more on development, technology, communication, and support programs, especially for high school learners.…”
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Oncology Nurses’ Attitudes, Knowledge, and Practices in Providing Sexuality Care to Cancer Patients: A Scoping Review by Omar Alqaisi, Maha Subih, Kurian Joseph, Edward Yu, Patricia Tai

“…Implementing training programs, structured records, evaluation tools, concept maps, and system support would improve patient care and oncology nursing practices. …”
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Alcohol abuse in gastroenterological patients by M. V. Mayevskaya, I. G. Bakulin, A. A. Chirkov, Ye. O. Lyusina, V. D. Lun’Kov

“…Development of the follow-up program is required for patients with alcohol consumption issues assisted by professional communities of internist and narcologist doctors. …”
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Improving Regional Welfare Through Stakeholder Management by Cavin Ornando Simorangkir, Fitri Yuniawati, Monica Adellia, Affra Nabilla, Dewi Purba

“…The study suggests strategies to address these issues, including creating inclusive recruitment processes, implementing routine professional development programs, establishing fair wages, integrating health and employment insurance, improving infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices. …”
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Evaluation of a modified short all oral treatment regimen for rifampicin-multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Dominican Republic by María Rodríguez, Yamile Celis Bustos, Melanea Encarnación, Elisabet Muñoz, Sandra De los Santos, Ingrid Sánchez, Lissette Portorreal, Seydou Benjamín Sombie, Fatimata Bintou Sall, Corinne Simone Merle, Freddy Perez

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A Systematic Review on Insights to Community Medicine and Clinical Research: Competency Training in Medical and Dental Education by Madeeha Minhas, Bilal Masood, Muhammad Hassaan Saeed, Amna Iqbal Butt, Fareed Ud Din Ahmad Chishti, Fatima Ali

“…Competency training programs illustrated better results on healthcare competencies that included improved communication skills, enhanced cultural competence, and increased patient satisfaction. …”
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Why do older adults hesitate to get the flu vaccine? A cross-sectional study on vaccine hesitancy in the post-COVID-19 era by Xinyue Wang, Sanmei Wen, Jiaqian Wu, Ziyi Cui, Hong Shen, Shiyao Hu, Shujun Zeng, Yan Tang

“…System-level interventions should integrate proactive vaccine counseling into routine care, strengthen family engagement in immunization decisions, and develop misinformation-resilient vaccine literacy programs specifically tailored for this vulnerable population.…”
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“I feel like it gets worse as I get older”: perspectives of peri-postmenopausal women with PCOS by Pamela J. Wright, Cynthia F. Corbett, Robin M. Dawson, Charlotte Burts

“…Women's needs include resources after adverse pregnancy outcomes and routine screening of emotional health, with subsequent treatment when indicated. …”
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Public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: a UK-based focus group study by Simon N Williams, Christopher J Armitage, Tova Tampe, Kimberly Dienes

“…Objective This study explored UK public perceptions and experiences of social distancing and social isolation related to the COVID-19 pandemic.Design This qualitative study comprised five focus groups, carried out online during the early stages of the UK’s stay at home order (‘lockdown’), and analysed using a thematic approach.Setting Focus groups took place via online videoconferencing.Participants Participants (n=27) were all UK residents aged 18 years and older, representing a range of gender, ethnic, age and occupational backgrounds.Results Qualitative analysis revealed four main themes: (1) loss—participants’ loss of (in-person) social interaction, loss of income and loss of structure and routine led to psychological and emotional ‘losses’ such as loss of motivation, loss of meaning and loss of self-worth; (2) criticisms of government communication—participants reported a lack of trust in government and a lack of clarity in the guidelines around social distancing and isolation; (3) adherence—participants reported high self-adherence to social distancing guidelines but reported seeing or hearing of non-adherence in others; (4) uncertainty around social reintegration and the future—some participants felt they would have lingering concerns over social contact while others were eager to return to high levels of social activity.Most participants, and particularly those in low-paid or precarious employment, reported feeling that the social distancing and isolation associated with COVID-19 policy has had negative impacts on their mental health and well-being during the early stages of the UK’s ‘lockdown’.Conclusions A rapid response is necessary in terms of public health programming to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 social distancing and isolation. …”
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Antibiotics governance in aquaculture: knowledge, practices, and challenges among stakeholders on the Volta Lake in Ghana by Samuel O. Dandi, Øystein Evensen, Samuel Addo, Emmanuel D. Abarike, Seth M. Abobi, Dzigbodi A. Doke, Jan L. Lyche, Stephen Mutoloki, Amii I. Obiakara-Amaechi, Kofitsyo S. Cudjoe, Regina E. Edziyie

“…Discussion and conclusion Regular joint training programs are encouraged to improve and enhance knowledge, attitudes, and practices among government officials, veterinary drug retailers, and fish farmers. …”
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Timely vaccination with valid doses in a high coverage country, Oman by Prakash KP, Bader Al-Rawahi, Noura Al-Farsi, Mariyam Al-Shaibi, Athari Al-Jahwari, Bader Al-Abri, Seif Al-Abri, Amal Al-Maani

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Personal Noise Exposure Assessment and Noise Level Prediction Through Worst-Case Scenarios for Korean Firefighters by Sungho Kim, Haedong Park, Hyunhee Park, Jiwoon Kwon, Kihyo Jung

“…Despite NIHL risks, firefighters rarely used hearing protection, particularly during routine tasks. This emphasizes the urgent need for hearing conservation programs, including mandatory hearing protection during high-noise activities, noise exposure education, and the adoption of communication-friendly protective devices. …”
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A cost-benefit analysis of using wastewater monitoring to guide typhoid vaccine campaigns by Aparna Keshaviah, Agha Ali Akram, Dheeya Rizmie, Ian Raxter, Rezaul Hasan, Ziaur Rahman, Afroza Jannat Suchana, Farjana Jahan, Aninda Rahman, Mahbubur Rahman, Mahbubur Rahman, Megan B. Diamond, Anthony Louis D’Agostino

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