Background Patients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds face distinct challenges ...

Objectives Although menstrual cups have a long history and numerous benefits, many women of reproductive age remain unaware. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and use regarding menstrual ...

Objectives The roles and functions of traditional birth attendants in the community and in relation to the formal healthcare system have to the best of our knowledge, not previously been explored in ...

Objectives This study describes the prototype testing and clinical validation of the Fit-Frailty App, a fully guided, interactive mobile health (mHealth) app to assess frailty and sarcopenia. This ...

Objective To analyse temporal trends of respiratory infectious diseases (RIDs) in Baiyin City from 2014 to 2023, aiming to explore the epidemiological patterns of these diseases (tuberculosis, scarlet ...

Objective Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently have multiple comorbidities that increase the risk of hospitalisation and contribute to higher mortality. However, studies examining the ...

Objectives The use of economic evidence to prioritise vaccines and delivery strategies to optimally use in immunisation systems is becoming a global priority, especially in low- and middle-income ...

Objectives To explore public perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and hesitancy in India, and to identify underlying factors influencing attitudes toward vaccination during the second wave of ...

Introduction Self-harm and suicidal thoughts and behaviours are a significant public health concern. While individual risk factors have been widely studied, the role of social determinants in shaping ...

Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the leading cause of cardioembolic stroke and is associated with increased stroke severity and fatality. Early identification of AF is essential for adequate ...

Objectives Given the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), this study aimed to characterise the clinical profiles and real-world outcomes ...

Introduction The surgical treatment for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer requires oncological clearance with a pelvic exenteration or a beyond total mesorectal excision (TME). The aim of ...