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Newest firstBackground Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT) was a pragmatic randomized trial testing chiropractic dosage effects in 766 veterans with chronic low back pain (CLBP) of ≥ 3 months. This cross-sectional analysis compares baseline characteristics of younger (18-to-64 years) and older veterans (≥ 65 years). Methods Data were collected from February 22, 2021 to May 21, 2025 via electronic heal…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAdverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) remain a significant concern for immunization programs, as underreporting can undermine public confidence and compromise vaccine safety monitoring. Despite significant efforts to address challenges associated with AEFI reporting globally, the AEFI reporting rate in the Ahafo Region of Ghana still remains a challenge. This study investigated healthcare workers…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundInfluenza vaccination reduces morbidity and mortality in older adults. This study identifies characteristics and reasons for vaccination uptake among the elderly to inform strategies to improve coverage. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey in December 2024 among community-dwelling adults aged [≥]60 years across six Chinese cit-ies. Data collected included socio-demographic and health character…
Open article record in new tab ↗Health management information system (HMIS) is a core health system building block designed to provide important data for continuous quality improvement at all levels of decentralized healthcare administration. Poor data quality at the lower administrative level and health facilities, which are the source of most data used for decision-making in the health sector remains a challenge. This challenge remains high in…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences associated with this use. Despite its proven efficacy, HR in cannabis use remains poorly applied by many health and social services (HSS) practitioners, especially with young people. However, knowledge…
Open article record in new tab ↗Antimalarial drug resistance has been an obstacle in the fight against malaria over the years. Antimalarial self-medication is one of the factors associated with antimalarial resistance, and is on the rise globally and has become quite common among developing populations. Self-medication is when individuals choose and use medications to treat symptoms they perceive or diagnose themselves, without the guidance of a…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionOne of the most important strategies to lower mother and newborn fatalities worldwide is providing quality Antenatal care (ANC). The utilization of quality ANC by women of reproductive age and associated factors remains unclear in many developing countries. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with the utilization of quality ANC in Kenya. MethodsWe analyzed Secon…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionMental distress is a global health concern. Studies show that the prevalence of mental distress is higher in students’ population than in the general population. Therefore, there is need to understand the extent and factors associated with mental distress among students to help policymakers and practitioners in South Africa.Aim of the studyThe study was designed to investigate into the prevalence and f…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Adolescent cigarette smoking is of public health importance since many adult smokers had initiated the habit as adolescents. This study aims to determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking among in-school adolescents in Yilo Krobo Municipality, Ghana and factors associated with cigarette smoking. METHODS: A school-based cross-sectional analytic study was conducted in February 2017 in Yilo Krobo Munici…
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