Correlations between drug use, HIV disclosure and interpersonal communication on sexual risk behaviour of HIV-positive men who have sex with men
ConclusionsHIV disclosure and interpersonal communication patterns have a significant negative correlation with sexual risk behaviour among HIV-positive MSM. MSM with low HIV disclosure have high risk sexual behaviour opportunities. MSM with the closed interpersonal communication pattern also has a high risk of sexual behaviour. Education status was the most associated variable to sexual risk behaviour of HIV-positive MSM. Nurses as professional health workers need to improve comprehensive assessment, personal counselling and plan specific learning model by involving HIV-positive MSM in reducing HIV transmission from risky...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 8, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
“Becoming an independent feeder”: infant’s transition in solid food introduction through baby-led weaning
ConclusionFurther research related to the growth and development of baby-led weaning infants in Indonesia is recommended. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 8, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Nurses ’ perception about posttraumatic growth (PTG) after natural disasters
ConclusionThe study highlights the importance of improving nurses ’ understanding regarding PTG so that they can deliver appropriate strategies or interventions to support survivors in gaining positive changes after experiencing a natural disaster. The study recommends that knowledge and skills related to PTG should be introduced in undergraduate nursing program . (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 8, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Proceedings from the CIHLMU Symposium 2020 on “eHealth: Trends and innovations”
AbstractElectronic Health (eHealth) is the use of information and communication technologies for health and plays a significant role in improving public health. The rapid expansion and development of eHealth initiatives allow researchers and healthcare providers to connect more effectively with patients. The aim of the CIHLMU Symposium 2020 was to discuss the current challenges facing the field, opportunities in eHealth implementation, to share the experiences from different healthcare systems, and to discuss future trends addressing the use of digital platforms in health. The symposium on eHealth explored how the health a...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 7, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Proceedings from the CIH LMU Symposium 2020 on “eHealth: Trends and innovations”
AbstractElectronic Health (eHealth) is the use of information and communication technologies for health and plays a significant role in improving public health. The rapid expansion and development of eHealth initiatives allow researchers and healthcare providers to connect more effectively with patients. The aim of the CIHLMU Symposium 2020 was to discuss the current challenges facing the field, opportunities in eHealth implementation, to share the experiences from different healthcare systems, and to discuss future trends addressing the use of digital platforms in health. The symposium on eHealth explored how the health a...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 7, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Building health system resilience in the context of primary health care revitalization for attainment of UHC: proceedings from the Fifth Health Sector Directors ’ Policy and Planning Meeting for the WHO African Region
ConclusionsThis paper details the proceedings and key findings on building resilient health systems, the four themes that emerged from participant deliberation, and the recommendations that have emerged from the meeting. Deliberations from the Regional Forum are critical, as they have the potential to directly inform policy and program design, given that the meeting convenes health sector technocrats, who are at the helm of policy design, action, and implementation. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 3, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Proceedings from the CIH LMU occupational safety and health symposium 2019 “Protecting workers’ health: global challenges and opportunities in work-related respiratory diseases”
AbstractThe international CIHLMU Occupational Safety and Health Symposium 2019 was held on 16th March, 2019 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit ät Munich, Germany. About 60 participants from around the world representing occupational health and safety professionals, students, instructors from several institutions in Germany and abroad, attended the symposium.The main objective of the symposium was to create awareness on global challenges and opportunities in work-related respiratory diseases. One keynote lecture and six presentations were made. While the keynote lecture addressed issues on occupational diseases in the twe...
Source: BMC Proceedings - December 2, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Conference Proceedings – 5th International Conference on Molecular Diagnostics and Biomarker Discovery (MDBD 2020): Towards digital healthcare technology
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Source: BMC Proceedings - December 2, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Advancing health-enhancing physical activity at workplace: Sport4Heath 2020 scientific forum
AbstractPhysical activity at workplace can positively impact various wellbeing outcomes yet developing and implementing exercise programs that are straightforward, time-efficient and widely applicable remains a notable public health challenge. Sport4Health Network (SPORT4H) project co-funded by the European Union Erasmus+ programme unites health and sport professionals in an effort to encourage participation in physical activity among working population and reduce health risk factors for lifestyle diseases. A two-day SPORT4H scientific forum on non-traditional types of work-place exercise interventions was organized from 1...
Source: BMC Proceedings - November 30, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Growth faltering in early infancy: highlights from a two-day scientific consultation
AbstractBackgroundFaltering of growth in early life has been recognized as a public health challenge among Indian babies. A two-day consultation on growth faltering in early infancy was organized to examine the data and evidence on identification and management of early growth failure and to identify knowledge gaps and future areas of research. The consultation was supported by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (Nutrition Chapter), Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, and the Society for Applied Studies. It brought together researchers, cli...
Source: BMC Proceedings - September 14, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Current situation and challenges for mental health focused on treatment and care in Japan and the Philippines - highlights of the training program by the National Center for Global Health and Medicine
AbstractBackground and purposeMental health has emerged as an important public health concern in recent years. With a high proportion of children and adolescents affected by mental disorders, it is important to ensure that they are provided with proper care and treatment. With the goal of sharing the activities and good practices on child and adolescent mental health promotion, care, and treatment in Japan and the Philippines, the National Center for Global Health and Medicine conducted a training program on the promotion of mental health focused on treatment and care in Japan and the Philippines in September and November ...
Source: BMC Proceedings - August 2, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
A systems approach for optimizing implementation to impact: meeting report and proceedings of the 2019 In the Trenches: Implementation to Impact International Summit
ConclusionsThere is increased interest globally in the benefits that can accrue from adopting a systems approach to research and innovation. Various organizations in Canada and internationally have made considerable progress onImplementation to Impact, often as a result of well-planned initiatives. The Summit highlights the value of 1) collaboration between researchers and potential users, and 2) the adoption by funders of approaches involving an increasing range of responsibilities and activities. The Summit website (https://inthetrenchessummit.com/) will be periodically updated with new resources and information about fu...
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 23, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Strengthening capacities among digital health leaders for the development and implementation of national digital health programs in Nigeria
ConclusionsThe DH capacity development workshop was a good forum to deliberate important issues regarding sustainable and cost-effective DH solutions that could be scaled to strengthen health service delivery in Nigeria. Insightful ideas for scaling DH in Nigeria and other related settings emanated from the workshop, necessitating the need for a focused government commitment and leadership in institutionalizing digital health in Nigeria. (Source: BMC Proceedings)
Source: BMC Proceedings - July 22, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Prevention and control of HPV infection and HPV-related cancers in Colombia- a meeting report
AbstractThe Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Prevention and Control Board is an independent multidisciplinary board of international experts that disseminates relevant information on HPV to a broad array of stakeholders and provides guidance on strategic, technical and policy issues in the implementation of HPV control programs. In response to drastic drop of vaccine coverage following the adverse event crisis in Carmen del Bolivar, Colombia, the HPV Prevention and Control Board in collaboration with the Colombian National Cancer Institute and Colombian League Against Cancer convened a meeting in Bogota, Columbia (November 2018)...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 21, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
Proceedings of the 4 th BEAT-PCD Conference and 5 th PCD Training School
AbstractPrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is an inherited ciliopathy leading to chronic suppurative lung disease, chronic rhinosinusitis, middle ear disease, sub-fertility andsitus abnormalities. As PCD is rare, it is important that scientists and clinicians foster international collaborations to share expertise in order to provide the best possible diagnostic and management strategies. ‘Better Experimental Approaches to Treat Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia’ (BEAT-PCD) is a multidisciplinary network funded by EU COST Action (BM1407) to coordinate innovative basic science and clinical research from across the world to drive ...
Source: BMC Proceedings - June 18, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
