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Journal of Public Health Research
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ISSN 2279-9036 · SAGE Publishing · 1,177 articles in the index
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Perspectives on physical activity participation in middle-aged U.S. South Asian women at risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative study
Objective Increasing evidence supports the benefits of physical activity (PA) in lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among middle-aged women. Despite the increased risk for T2DM at a younger age, South Asian (SA) women in the United States (U.S.) have lower PA than men and have…
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‘We are not scary’: Internalized stigma reduction through a culturally adapted multiple family group therapy for adolescents living with HIV in rural Ghana
Background HIV-related internalized stigma undermines adolescent development, treatment adherence, and mental health outcomes. Despite growing recognition of stigma’s impact, limited evidence exists on family-based interventions addressing internalized stigma in sub-Saharan Africa. Multiple Family…
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Evaluating the impact of educational intervention on organ donation knowledge, attitudes, and perception among Indian college students
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of organ donation and its impact through an educational intervention. Methods This quasi-experimental pre–post study was conducted on students attending regular classes in medical and non-medical colleges in a South Asian…
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Socio-clinical profiles and life satisfaction (LS) in individuals with emerging cognitive disorders (MCI or iSCCs) a multicenter cross-sectional study in French university-affiliated memory clinics
Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs) are risk factors for dementia, with significant human and economic impact. Life satisfaction (LS) remains underexplored across different cognitive profiles. Objectives (1) To describe the socio-demographic and…
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Predictors of health and well-being among new French immigrants: Longitudinal, data-driven approach, and machine learning analysis
While past research has identified income, employment, social capital, and living conditions as key predictors of EU immigrants’ health and well-being (HWB), few studies have used machine learning with longitudinal data to explore this in depth. This study aimed to (1) assess HWB in a random sample…
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Immediate postpartum depressive symptoms and future psychiatric diagnoses: A predictive analysis using the EPDS
Background The implementation of universal screening to identify women at risk of postnatal mental disorders has been recommended. Understanding whether depressive symptoms immediately postpartum, as detected by screening tools, predict later psychiatric diagnoses is crucial for guiding timely care…
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Perceived stress, diet, and medication use associated with GERD symptoms in Lebanese adults: A cross-sectional study
Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition influenced by lifestyle, clinical, and psychosocial factors. This study examined the relationship between GERD symptoms and perceived stress among Lebanese adults, while accounting for key demographic, dietary, and clinical…
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Prevalence of neonatal sepsis among neonates admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit in a university hospital in eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study
Background Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, yet data on its prevalence and associated factors remain limited. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of neonatal sepsis and associated factors among neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of a university…
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Asyndromic surveillance of New York City emergency department diagnoses with the tree-temporal scan statistic
Objectives Illness trends are typically monitored by reportable disease and syndromic surveillance systems, but unanticipated health issues might not be captured. Using diagnosis codes, the New York City Health Department developed a novel data mining process to detect unusual increases in…
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Appraising spina bifida care in Africa: Challenges, implications, and progress - A perspective review
Spina bifida (SB) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by the incomplete closure of the embryonic neural tube, resulting in a neural tube defect (NTD) that affects the development of the spine and spinal cord. Both genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to the occurrence of SB…
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Parental perspectives on children’s screen use: Exploring impact, challenges, and support needs - A qualitative study
Background Like adults, many children and adolescents spend several hours each day engaged in screen-based activities. This has raised concerns among adults, and the consequences of screen use are the subject of intense research and public debate. Despite growing research interest, there is…
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Cross-cultural adaptation of Caregiver oral health knowledge questionnaire and its association with oral health status among Vietnamese children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face oral health challenges and depend heavily on caregivers for daily oral care. In Vietnam, evidence linking caregivers’ oral health knowledge to children’s oral health remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to…
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Understanding and attitudes toward infertility among infertile couples: A multi-hospital survey in Central Java
Background Infertility is a significant reproductive health challenge in Indonesia and is frequently accompanied by social stigma and cultural expectations that influence how couples seek care. Gender norms and unequal access to healthcare resources may further shape treatment-seeking behavior…
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Patrilocality in South Asia as a determinant of maternal mental health: A scoping review
Patrilocality (post-marital residence in the husband’s natal household) is common across South Asia and shapes women’s autonomy, caregiving roles, and exposure to conflict, violence, and economic control, yet it is rarely defined or measured consistently in perinatal mental health research. We…
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Predictors of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state among adult type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at public hospitals in Harari region, Eastern Ethiopia: A survival analysis
Background The hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) is a rare but life-threatening complication of diabetes. Evidence on hyperglycemic emergencies, including HHS and their predictors in Ethiopia, is limited, and predictors specific to HHS are not well characterized. Therefore, this study aimed to…
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Digital epidemiology: Utilizing big data for public health surveillance and disease outbreak prediction
Digital epidemiology represents a transformative approach to public health surveillance and disease outbreak prediction by leveraging big data from diverse digital sources, including social media, search engine queries, wearable devices, mobile health applications, environmental sensors, and…
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Determinants of catastrophic health expenditure: Evidence from a patient survey at public hospitals in the Northern midlands and mountainous areas, Vietnam
Background Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) represents a critical barrier to universal health coverage, often pushing households into poverty and deepening financial hardship for vulnerable populations. This study examines determinants of CHE among patients attending public hospitals in the…
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Biomedical waste management in independent dental practices: Interrogating regulatory challenges, sociocultural dynamics, and environmental health implications in Indonesia
Effective medical waste management is a critical intersection of public and environmental health that remains a persistent challenge within independent dental practices. These clinics generate hazardous biomedical waste introducing significant risks if inadequately handled due to constrained…
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