This study aimed to assess how lingering symptoms of COVID-19 affect the overall quality of life of affected individuals. The study included 153 participants who were admitted to a public hospital in Istanbul with a confirmed SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis between March 1 and May 11, 2020. These individuals were monitored through either phone or in-person consultations at the COVID-19 follow-up outpatient clinic for 4 to 12 weeks after their discharge. The cohort consisted of 43.3% females and 56.7% males
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Written by Ida J. Korfage
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Prostate cancer significantly affects the quality of life, with psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, and stress further worsening this effect. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between quality of life and mental health conditions—namely anxiety, depression, and stress—in people with prostate cancer. A descriptive-analytical design was used, involving 100 prostate cancer patients who were selected through convenience sampling. Participants completed a quality-of-life
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Written by Cristian Delcea
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced significant challenges worldwide, requiring the swift adaptation of coping strategies to manage ongoing uncertainty and disruption. Coping mechanisms are influenced by individual personality traits, cognitive patterns, and perceptions, often triggered by stress or critical events such as the pandemic. This study, using a network analysis approach, examines the coping strategies employed during the repeated waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, based on a convenienc
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Written by Metin Çınaroğlu
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This review examines the integration of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into cancer treatment and highlights its critical role in managing patients’ psychological challenges. By focusing on the effectiveness of CBT in improving mental health outcomes, the article explores how CBT can enhance coping strategies, quality of life, and adherence to treatment protocols for cancer patients. It discusses the flexibility of CBT, which can be delivered in individual, group, or digital formats, allowing
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Written by Girish Suragimath
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Untreated periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and systemic inflammation. Early detection and treatment of gingivitis, along with better oral hygiene practices, can prevent the disease from affecting the deeper gum structures. Teachers play a key role in influencing students’ development, and their awareness of oral health can have a significant impact on the younger generation. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and practices (KAP) regarding periodontal d
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The prevalence of eating disorders is steadily increasing worldwide, especially among young adults and teenagers. The societal emphasis on thinness and the desire to emulate celebrities often lead adolescent girls to adopt extreme diets, engage in excessive exercise, and use weight-loss medications. Conversely, persistent stress, bullying, and family conflicts can lead to uncontrolled eating as a coping mechanism, further exacerbating psychological distress. According to the 10th revision of the
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Written by Michael F Wempe
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of art-play therapy and story therapy on the challenges faced by children with cancer hospitalized in a medical setting. The study was designed as a semi-experimental study, utilizing pre-test and post-test assessments with a control group. The target population consisted of children with cancer currently receiving care at a children's hospital. A purposive sampling method was used to select the participants, who were then randomly assigned to one of
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Written by Madeeha Malik
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Tobacco-related mortality is disproportionately high in LMICs due to increasing consumption, making it essential to explore effective smoking cessation strategies. This study uses a randomized, two-arm parallel design to evaluate the role of THR products, including a 12-week intervention and a follow-up lasting 52 weeks. A total of 258 adult smokers will be recruited and randomly assigned in equal proportions to one of two intervention groups: (1) e-cigarettes (18 mg/ml) with individualized coun
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Written by Pratiksha Gautam
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This study aimed to investigate the health-related knowledge, attitude, practices (HR-KAP), and quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with diabetes and hypertension at Damak Municipal Hospital, located in Province 1, Nepal. This cross-sectional study, conducted from April to September 2022, included patients from the hospital’s outpatient medicine department. HR-KAP was assessed through a 23-item self-administered questionnaire, while HRQoL was measured using the EuroQoL-5 dimensions (EQ-5D-5L) in
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Written by Amira Ben Salah
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are emerging as a major contributor to death and illness in Sierra Leone. Despite this, there is limited understanding of how NCD patients in Sierra Leone experience both direct COVID-19 exposure and the indirect consequences of the pandemic on socioeconomic determinants of health. We performed a cross-sectional telephone survey among adults (≥ 18 years) with hypertension, diabetes, or heart failure receiving care at the NCD clinic of Koidu Government Hospital (K
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Written by Peter J. Wilson
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Child morbidity remains a major barrier preventing Bangladesh from achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (target 3.2), despite notable reductions in child mortality. Consequently, greater attention to child health–related conditions is essential. Accordingly, this study seeks to examine the prevalence of morbidity among children under five years of age in Bangladesh and to identify the factors associated with it. This study utilized secondary cross-sectional data from the Bangladesh Demogr
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Written by Rebecca J. Turner
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Earlier investigations have shown that participation in workplace health promotion (WHP) initiatives is shaped by sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Building on this evidence, the present study specifically examines factors associated with nonparticipation using data from a representative German population sample. To explore determinants of nonparticipation, organizational attributes were analyzed alongside sociodemographic factors and variables related to health behavior. The e
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Written by Jonas P. Nielsen
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
To investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between generalised trust and institutional trust and psychosomatic symptoms during middle and late adolescence. Data came from the Swedish cohort study Futura01, based on survey responses from 3,691 ninth-grade students (approximately 15–16 years, t1), who were reassessed two years later (approximately 17–18 years, t2). Sociodemographic details from registries were linked to the survey data. Linear regression models were employe
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Childhood undernutrition remains a major public health challenge worldwide, with the greatest burden borne by low-income and lower-middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, substantial disparities in childhood undernutrition persist across socioeconomic and demographic groups. This study seeks to assess the magnitude and temporal patterns of key socioeconomic inequalities in childhood undernutrition in Ethiopia. This cross-sectional analysis utilized pooled data from five rounds of the Ethiopia Demo
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The current state of healthcare remains fragile, particularly in rural India, due to shortages in infrastructure, medicines, and human resources. The situation is further aggravated in rural regions by factors such as limited awareness, inadequate road connectivity, and inefficient healthcare delivery models. To address these gaps, the Delhi government in India launched the “Mohalla” Clinics, aimed at delivering basic healthcare services to residents, with a special focus on the urban poor. Thes
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Written by Sarah J. Mitchell
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This study aimed to design and evaluate the feasibility of a mobile application within Swiss households and examine its effects on dietary intake and food acceptance among children who participated in cooking with minimal parental guidance (intervention group) versus children who did not engage in cooking (control group).An online ten-week randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2020. Parents received access to a mobile application containing ten recipes. Each recipe incorporated one of two
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Written by Fatima A. Al-Mansouri
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This study investigates how individuals’ communication-related behaviors are formed in line with the core principles of the situational theory of problem solving (STOPS) and how these behaviors shape their intention to comply with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations during an epidemic. Additionally, the research examines whether perceptions of corporate reputation influence communicative behaviors and compliance intentions. Digital survey data were obtained from 261 postgraduat
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Written by Carolina M. Silva
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
This research examined how common multiple sexual partnerships are among in-school adolescents and identified factors associated with this behavior. Data were drawn from the 2016 Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS) and re-analyzed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of having multiple sexual partners among 2,496 adolescents aged 13–17 years attending school in Benin. Overall, 26.1% of adolescents reported having more than one sexual partner. In multivariable analyses, being ma
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Written by Mikhail S. Ivanov
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Variations in alcohol use worldwide and the range of policies enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based interventions in shaping alcohol control measures. This paper explores how CSOs acted at both local and national levels to protect communities and influence alcohol policies in six African countries during the pandemic. We conducted a cross-sectional survey emailed to CSOs involved in alcohol prevention, advocacy, and poli
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Written by Emma L. Robertson
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
The determinants influencing individuals’ decisions to take part in serosurveys remain insufficiently explained. Examining perceptions from several viewpoints—including those of both participants and data collectors—within a comprehensive framework such as the socio-ecological model allows for consideration of influences operating at the individual, interpersonal, and structural levels of research participation. We applied a mixed-methods design to describe motivations and deterrents related to
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Quality of Life (QoL) refers to a person’s subjective evaluation of their well-being within their cultural and social setting. Although much of the existing QoL research concentrates on people with specific illnesses, sociodemographic characteristics such as sex, marital status, educational attainment, and family composition may also shape QoL independently of age and health status. Given the scarcity of evidence on QoL within the general Indian population—particularly among rural communities—th
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Written by Lucas A. Hernandez
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
The research investigated monotonic and non-monotonic temporal patterns in adolescents' psychological and somatic symptoms, including variations by gender. Analyses were conducted on repeated cross-sectional data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey spanning 1994–2022, involving 15-year-old adolescents from 41 nations (N = 470,797). Three polynomial logistic regression approaches (linear, quadratic, cubic) were evaluated for optimal fit, with stratified examination
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Written by Noura Al-Harbi
Published in Vol 3 , 2023
Research increasingly focuses on the factors linked to poor health outcomes and unhealthy lifestyle choices in socioeconomically deprived communities. This study aimed to explore participants’ Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) behaviours, alongside their attitudes, perceptions, and lived experiences, and to examine how these relate to the Social Ecological Model (SEM) as a framework influencing health-related behaviours. Data were collected in Barnsley, an area characterised by substantial
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