Cost-related medication nonadherence in adults with COPD in the United States 2013 –2020
Cost-related medication nonadherence (CRN) is associated with poor prognosis among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a population that requires long-term treatment for secondary preve... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Xin Wen, Hongbin Qiu, Bo Yu, Jinfeng Bi, Xia Gu, Yiying Zhang and Shanjie Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among HIV infected patients on HAART
Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of infectious diseases. With the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases and the ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lucy Kanyara, Rency Lel, Sheila Kageha, Joyceline Kinyua, Sophie Matu, Asiko Ongaya, Mary Matilu, Paul Mwangi, Vincent Okoth, Joseph Mwangi and Dama Olungae Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ischemic heart disease-related mortality in Brazil, 2006 to 2020. A study of multiple causes of death
Both the aging of the population and the increase in noncommunicable diseases may influence the progression and outcomes culminating in death, changing the evolution of ischemic heart diseases (IHDs) and their... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Luiz A. V. M. Bastos, Paolo B. Villela, Jose L. P. Bichara, Emilia M. do Nascimento, Eduardo L. V. M. Bastos, Basilio de B Pereira and Glaucia M. M. Oliveira Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sickle cell trait in S ão Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age
Sickle Cell Disorder is Africa ’s most prevalent genetic disease. Yet, it remains a neglected condition, with high mortality under-five, and a lack of population-based studies in the region. This is the first o... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Guilherme Queiroz, Celdidy Monteiro, Lic ínio Manco, Luís Relvas, Maria de Jesus Trovoada, Andreia Leite and Celeste Bento Tags: Research Source Type: research
Common predictors of cervical cancer related mortality in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cervical cancer accounts for 7.5% of all female cancer related deaths worldwide; peaking between the ages of 35 and 65, and not only kills young women but also destroys families with young children. (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hunduma Dina Hambisa, Berhane Teklay Asfaha, Biniam Ambisa and Abebech Gudeta Beyisho Tags: Research Source Type: research
Association between joint physical activity and healthy dietary patterns and hypertension in US adults: cross-sectional NHANES study
Lack of physical activity (PA), poor dietary habits, or other unhealthy lifestyle behaviors are potential modifiable risk factors for hypertension. It has been sufficiently demonstrated in previous studies tha... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Yanzhou Zhu and Zhigang Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Research highlight: exploring the health consequences of armed conflict: the perspective of Northeast Ethiopia, 2022: a qualitative study
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Research highlight: A critical exploration of the diets of UK disadvantaged communities to inform food systems transformation: a scoping review of qualitative literature using a social practice theory lens
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Research highlight: understanding multilevel barriers to childhood vaccination uptake among Internally Displaced Populations (IDPs) in Mogadishu, Somalia: a qualitative study
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Research highlight: Impact of COVID-19 Disease Control Committee (CDCC) policies on prevention of the disease using Bayes network inference in west of Iran
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Research highlight: cultivating community-based participatory research (CBPR) to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic: an illustrative example of partnership and topic prioritization in the food services industry
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Research highlight Source Type: research
Trust in federal COVID-19 vaccine oversight and parents ’ willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
Over half of the youth population in the United States, aged 6 months to 17 years, have not received the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Given parents ’ central role in vaccinating their children, ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hyunmin Yu, Jos é A. Bauermeister, Ufuoma Oyiborhoro, Subhash Aryal, Terri H. Lipman, Andy S. L. Tan, Karen Glanz, Antonia M. Villarruel and Stephen Bonett Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of human immunodeficiency virus prevention strategies by mapping the geographic dispersion pattern of human immunodeficiency virus prevalence in Nanning, China
The Guangxi government initiated two rounds of the Guangxi AIDS Conquering Project (GACP) in 2010 (Phase I) and 2015 (Phase II) to control human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ping Cen, Guo Xu, Jianxun Wu, Jiao Qin, Jinfeng He, Xiaofang Deng, Xi Yang, Peng Lu, Mengni Nong, Junjun Jiang, Li Ye, Hongyang Tang, Bingyu Liang and Hao Liang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Under utilization of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is challenging malaria elimination program in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Malaria is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. Mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spray for high malaria risk gro... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fekade Demeke Bayou, Natnael Kebede, Yawkal Tsega, Shambel Nigussie, Temesgen Dessalegn Legassu, Amare Muche, Ayana Alebachew Muluneh and Fanos Yeshanew Ayele Tags: Research Source Type: research
The impact of multimorbidity among adults with cardiovascular diseases on healthcare costs in Indonesia: a multilevel analysis
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death in Indonesia, accounting for 38% of the total mortality in 2019. Moreover, healthcare spending on CVDs has been at the top of the spending under th... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Royasia Viki Ramadani, Mikael Svensson, Sven Hassler, Budi Hidayat and Nawi Ng Tags: Research Source Type: research
