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Newest firstBackgroundChronic illness is a major public health concern in Europe, the United States, and other high-income countries, limiting individuals capacity for self-management and health promotion. Empowerment interventions improve health outcomes while reducing healthcare utilization. AimThis study assessed the feasibility of implementing the Bodyknowledging Program, a broadly applicable health promotion intervention…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundContinuous Quality Improvement (CQI) is a core strategy for strengthening health systems, yet documentation and monitoring of CQI activities remain fragmented in many low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings. In Jamaica, CQI has been institutionalized across priority programs, but it largely relies on paper-based tools and basic digital platforms that limit timely learning and oversight. To address…
Introduction Chronic pain is common among Veterans, some of whom use cannabis for pain. We conducted a feasibility pilot study of a novel coaching intervention to help Veterans optimize use of medical cannabis products for pain management (NCT06320470). Methods The intervention drew from scientific literature, consultation with cannabis experts, Veteran input via a Community Advisory Board, and tenets of motivatio…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Substance use among adolescents is a public health problem. We culturally adapted The Social Competence Promotion Program for Young Adolescents (SCPP-YA) program to the school context in Chile (henceforth "Mi Mejor Plan or MMP") and assessed the acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and quality of the implementation among 6th graders. We also explored the efficacy of the program in improving individua…
Background Many adults living with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer from chronic pain, turning to cannabis for relief. However, there are few studies that examine the efficacy of cannabis in treating pain associated with SCD. Prior to an efficacy study, a feasibility study is necessary to evaluate if such a study would be acceptable to patients, including those who use cannabis; if participants would be able to ab…
Open article record in new tab ↗The current PrEP delivery models in Uganda do not fully address the socio-economic, cultural, and logistical challenges faced by female sex workers (FSW), resulting in low adherence, mistrust in the healthcare system, and missed opportunities for effective PrEP care, as reflected in national data. This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a discrete-choice PrEP delivery model to improve PrEP uptake…
Introduction The consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis is a public health problem that impacts the cognitive, social, and emotional development of adolescents. Prevention strategies such as the "Unplugged" program are effective in delaying the progression of daily smoking and episodes of drunkenness among adolescents. "Yo Se Lo Que Quiero" (YSLQQ) corresponds to the adaptation of this program to the Chilea…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis-based medicines (CBMs) could help reduce systemic inflammation in people with HIV (PWH). In a prospective, randomized pilot study we enrolled participants from August 2021-April 2022 with HIV, aged ≥18 and on antiretroviral therapy and randomly assigned them to cannabidiol (CBD) ± Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) capsules for 12 weeks with the primary objective being to assess safety and tolerability. Here w…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Accessing Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) is associated with out-of-pocket costs and stigma. Video-observed therapy (VOT) is an alternative to DOT but evidence from LMIC with high TB burden is limited. To make recommendations for future VOT-related resea…
Open article record in new tab ↗The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on mental health, straining an already overburdened healthcare system. A modular, transdiagnostic approach to treating psychopathology may be ideal to target common transdiagnostic risk factors for emotional distress and related disorders likely to be impacted by circumstances related to this once-in-a-lifetime environmental stressor. Anxiety sensitivity (AS), or fear…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Large-scale longitudinal studies with biological samples are needed to examine the associations between prenatal cannabis use and birth and developmental outcomes. Objectives The aim of this study was to understand the feasibility and acceptability of collecting umbilical cord tissue for the purpose of cannabis use testing in a community sample. Design This is a mixed methods research study consisted of…
Aim To investigate the feasibility of initial endoscopic common bile duct (CBD) stone removal in patients with acute cholangitis (AC). Methods A single-center, retrospective study was conducted between April 2013 and December 2014 and was approved by the Medical Ethics Committee at our institution. Written informed consent was obtained from each patient prior to the procedure. The cohort comprised 31 AC patients w…