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Behavioral Predictors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination and Infection Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the Republic of Korea
CONCLUSIONS: This study underscores the high susceptibility to COVID-19 among PLWH within the LGBTQ+ community relative to their healthy MSM counterparts. Consequently, it is crucial to advocate for tailored preventive strategies, including robust NPIs, to protect these at-risk groups. Such measures are essential in reducing the disparities that may emerge in a post-COVID-19 environment.PMID:38062718 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.381 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Minsoo Jung Source Type: research

Prevalence and determinants of catastrophic healthcare expenditures in Iran from 2013 to 2019
CONCLUSIONS: In recent years, the prevalence of CHE in Iran has increased. Continuous monitoring of CHE and its determinants at both household and health system levels is essential for the implementation of effective strategies aimed at enhancing financial protection.PMID:38062719 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.291 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 8, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Abdoreza Mousavi Farhad Lotfi Samira Alipour Aliakbar Fazaeli Mohsen Bayati Source Type: research

Risks for Readmission Among Older Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: An Analysis Using Korean National Health Insurance Service - Senior Cohort Data
CONCLUSIONS: Older patients, patients holding a local subscriber insurance qualification, individuals admitted to hospitals with fewer than 300 beds, and those admitted to provincial hospitals are suggested to be higher-priority for transitional care services.PMID:38053341 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.346 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - December 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yu Seong Hwang Heui Sug Jo Source Type: research

Adjusting for Confounders in Outcome Studies Using the Korea National Health Insurance Claim Database: A Review of Methods and Applications
CONCLUSIONS: This is the first review to address the methods and applications used to adjust for confounders in recently published studies. Our results indicate that all studies adjusted for confounders with appropriate study designs and statistical methodologies; however, a thorough understanding and careful application of confounding variables are required to avoid erroneous results.PMID:38013409 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.250 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - November 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Seung Jin Han Kyoung-Hoon Kim Source Type: research