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Newest firstDiabetes mellitus is an increasing public health challenge in Uganda and other low- and middle-income countries, where health systems face growing demands for chronic disease care. Although quantitative studies have documented poor glycemic control and health system constraints, less is known about how patients and healthcare providers experience diabetes management in peri-urban public health settings. This study…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSalbutamol is the most commonly prescribed inhaler for adults discharged from the Emergency Department (ED) with uncontrolled asthma. However newer options, e.g. Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART), are now recommended due to growing concerns over risks linked to salbutamol over-prescription. Transitioning to new inhalers requires support for both patients and healthcare professionals (HCP). This pap…
Background Digital interventions are promising for the prevention of substance use in young people. However, engagement with these interventions is often insufficient, and their full potential remains unrealized. Given the established link between engagement in digital interventions and their effectiveness, understanding user factors that influence involvement in eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions i…
BackgroundPatient non-attendance remains a major challenge for health services. Few studies have examined how health service providers think about, potentially address, and prioritise non-attendance within the scope of their practice. This study aimed to (1) explore healthcare professionals perspectives, beliefs, and opinions about the impact of patient non-attendance within a publicly-funded outpatient physiother…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesHIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical intervention for HIV prevention and is key to HIV transmission elimination. However, implementation is challenging. We identified barriers and facilitators to PrEP awareness and access during the roll out of Scotlands national PrEP programme to develop recommendations for future provision. DesignMulti-perspectival qualitative approach i…