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Population Medicine
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ISSN 2654-1459 · European Publishing · 187 articles in the index
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Stigma related to screening, brief intervention, and referral intervention for behavioral health risk factors in healthcare settings: A systematic review
Introduction This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing studies on stigma (patient or provider’s perspective) related to screening, brief intervention, and referral (SBIR) for tobacco use, alcohol use, and insufficient physical activity Methods We conducted a systematic review in…
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A qualitative study of perceptions of professionals regarding multidisciplinary memory clinics for dementia care
Introduction Dementia is a challenging problem across the world, with over 5 million people with dementia in India. Multidisciplinary memory clinics (MCs) are the mainstay of care for people with dementia in many countries. There is limited information about the understanding of and attitudes…
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, profile, achievement and complications in primary health care in Surabaya, Indonesia
Introduction The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to increase worldwide. Indonesia is no exception. The diagnoses of prediabetes and diabetes are increasing and seen in ever younger patients. Primary Health Care (PHC) plays a pivotal role in managing this disease in the…
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Non-traditional tobacco smoking: An emerging risk in the West Bank among male Palestinians
Introduction Non-traditional tobacco products, such as waterpipes and e-cigarettes, are perceived to be less harmful than cigarettes. The north of the West Bank has become the site for growing tobacco production and consumption. This study aimed to estimate the current prevalence of nontraditional…
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Algerian elders are living longer lives, but shorter lives free of chronic diseases: An analysis of the 2006-2019 period
Introduction Population aging in Algeria dictates that the health conditions in which the elderly are expected to spend their remaining life years are examined. Chronic diseases account for a significant proportion of lost healthy years. This study aims to estimate the chronic disease-free life…
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Associations between exposure to the U=U message and perceived HIV stigma among both the HIV and non-HIV adult populations in South Africa
Introduction HIV stigma is a major barrier to care in South Africa, the country with the world’s largest HIV epidemic. The educational message ‘Undetectable Equals Untransmittable’ (U=U) may mitigate stigma. We examined the percentage of South African adults believing the U=U message and the…
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Towards a comprehensive understanding of medical conditions among medical cannabis patients in a large database: A descriptive analysis
Introduction Cannabis use for medical purposes has surged in the past decade. However, understanding who medical cannabis patients are and their accompanying health issues remains limited. Methods Utilizing Leafwell patient database (LPD) data from 2022, we describe the demographics and top 15…
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Sustainable financing of immunization programs: A narrative review of the literature
Countries have varied approaches to incorporating immunization into national health budgets, with limited evidence on best practices. The diversion of resources from routine immunization due to the pandemic highlights the need to increase sustainability and resilience of existing vaccination…
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Determinants of maternal health-seeking behavior for stunted children in Indonesian community health centers: A cross-sectional study
Introduction Stunting is a common health problem among children aged
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Cannabis use associated with high-risk drug use among Palestinians: An emerging health risk
Introduction The West Bank has seen an increase in cannabis use, but there are few studies on the prevalence and factors associated with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use among Palestinians. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of THC use and its associations with sociodemographic…
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Differences in preparedness among managers and workers for a tobacco-free workplace policy and cessation services at their workplace: A situational analysis survey in six workplaces in India
Introduction The benefits of smoke-free workplace policies are established. For effective policy formulation and implementation in workplaces, it is important to assess and understand the needs of the organization, disparities among the different categories of employees, and their perceptions…
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Behavioral and biological risk factors of non-communicable diseases: Results of a nationally representative cross-sectional survey in Algeria
Introduction There is a need to strengthen the evidence base for context-specific heterogeneities in factors that may potentiate or reduce adverse outcomes of non-communicable disease (NCDs). The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of behavioral and biological risk factors for NCDs among adults…
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Geographical distribution of the vector species Trypanosoma cruzi for Chagas disease in Ecuador: A narrative review
Chagas disease is a complex clinical entity caused by a protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted by the bite of infected triatomines. The objective of this study was to establish the distribution of vector species of T. cruzi according to all the geopolitical regions of Ecuador. This…
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Protocol for the first cycle of the Collaborative Open Research Initiative Study (CORIS-1): An international survey of personnel in health professions schools in 16 countries
The Collaborative Open Research Initiative Study (CORIS) is an inclusive and innovative international research project that welcomes contributors from across the globe. CORIS fosters a democratic and collaborative approach, shaping research actively and offering publication opportunities for…
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Prevalence and factors associated with diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease and/or stroke multimorbidity in Morocco: Results of a national STEPS survey in 2017
Introduction This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) multimorbidity among adults in Morocco. Methods National data were analyzed from 6989 adults (aged 18–69 years, median 37 years) who participated in the cross-sectional 2017 Morocco…
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Prevalence and factors associated with suboptimal hand and oral hygiene behavior among adolescents in Central America
Introduction The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of hand hygiene (HH) and oral hygiene (OH) behavior in adolescents in Central America. Methods In total, 15807 school-aged adolescents (mean age=14.4 years, SD=1.4) were analyzed using secondary data from the…
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Exposure to smoking tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, heated tobacco product, and e-cigarette advertising in 28 European countries
Introduction Exposure to tobacco product advertising, promotion, and sponsorship remains a challenge to tobacco control in many areas across the globe. The objective of this study was to explore the prevalence, sources and factors associated with exposure to advertising of heated tobacco products…
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Non-communicable diseases mortality rate and prevalence of high BMI by income and income inequality across countries: Associations and methodological considerations, an ecological analysis
Introduction Today, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the highest morbidity and mortality burden worldwide, with high body mass index (BMI) as one of the main risk factors. NCDs mortality rate and prevalence of high BMI have a clear relationship with wealth but not with other economic…
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Long-term outcomes of smoking cessation outpatient clinic: A single center retrospective cohort study from the Eastern Black Sea Region of Türkiye
Introduction In Türkiye, smoking cessation outpatient clinics (SCCs) provide access to free smoking cessation treatments and provide important treatment support to smokers. Additionally, in order to increase the effectiveness of these clinics, it is important to conduct due diligence and monitor…