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Newest firstIntroduction Sexualized alcohol use (SAU) and sexualized drug use (SDU) involve the use of alcohol and/or drugs in sexual contexts, which may impact the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) continuum of care. This study examines associations between SAU, SDU, and PrEP retention among Thai men who have sex with men (MSM), and explores the acceptability of mobile health interventions. Methods A quantitative study wit…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCannabis use among university students has been increasingly linked to psychological distress; however, most evidence comes from Western contexts, and little is known about how cannabis use intersects with emotional functioning in non-Western settings. In Türkiye, where cannabis use remains illegal and highly stigmatized, students who use cannabis may represent a particularly vulnerable group. This study…
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…
BackgroundThe public health problem of tuberculosis (TB) in India worsens because of extended time needed for diagnosis and treatment initiation which affects rural areas most. The National TB Elimination Program (NTEP) requires information about patient healthcare search patterns and their barriers to access in order to achieve its goals. ObjectiveThe research studied rural Gurugram Haryana medical care usage pat…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesTo evaluate the impact of a tailored organizational intervention on the support for family caregivers. MethodsA convergent mixed-methods study was conducted in 17 organizations (6 hospices, 5 home care organizations, 3 nursing homes, 2 hospitals, 1 transmural organization) between November 2021 and August 2023. The intervention comprised a quality improvement trajectory during which each organization con…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted essential maternal health services in low-resource settings, with uncertain impacts on antenatal care (ANC) utilization and delivery. ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on ANC service utilization in the Tamale Metropolitan Area, Northern Ghana, focusing on access barriers, healthcare provider experiences, and the feasibility of alternative delivery models. DesignF…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cervical cancer screening has reduced cervical cancer-related mortality by over 70% in countries that have achieved high coverage. However, there are significant geographic disparities in access to screening. In Ghana, although cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women, there is no national-level cervical cancer screening program, and only 2 to 4% of eligible Ghanaian women have ever been screened…
BackgroundBased on the US DARE-kiR, a version of the Keepin’ it REAL program, the Drug and Violence Resistance Educational Program (PROERD) is the most widely implemented Brazilian prevention program. It originates from the translation of the DARE-kiR, a version of the Keepin’ it REAL program. Previous results suggest its inefficiency in preventing drug use among Brazilian adolescents. Since kiR fidelity can impac…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Thirty-three US states and Washington, D.C., have enacted medical cannabis laws allowing patients with chronic non-cancer pain to use cannabis, when recommended by a physician, to manage their condition. However, clinical guidelines do not recommend cannabis for treatment of chronic non-cancer pain due to limited and mixed evidence of effectiveness. How state medical cannabis laws affect delivery of evi…
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