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Early Screening and Standardized Management Pathway for Bronchial Asthma in Shenzhen Community Healthcare Settings (Trial Version) [PDF]

Zhongguo quanke yixue, 2023
Early screening, standardized diagnosis and treatment as well as effective management are keys to improve the control level and quality of life in patients with bronchial asthma (BA) , a common chronic airway disease.
Shenzhen Group of Integrated Medical and Preventive Medicine Program for Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Major Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen Community Health Association
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The Evaluation of Collaborative Disease Prevention and Control Measures for Border Health Between Thailand and Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia

Journal of Health Research, 2023
Background: Collaborative disease prevention and control measures for border health between Thailand and three neighboring countries (Myanmar; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), also known as Laos; Cambodia) were implemented in 2016 - 2017. Methods:
Orathai Srithongtham, Aomthip Polbupha, Taweewun Srisookkum, Orathai Katkhaw, Thossaphong Buraman   +4 more
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Hand Hygiene Behaviors Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infection

Journal of Health Research, 2023
Background: Hand hygiene (HH) is an effective strategy to prevent infections. This study aimed to explore the association between HH behavior among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients or caregivers and PD-related infection.
Piyaporn Towannang, Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth, Doungrut Wattanakitkrileart, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch   +3 more
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Effect of the culturally tailored diabetes prevention program for at-risk Thai Muslim people in semi-urban areas

Journal of Health Research, 2023
Background: Lifestyle intervention is effective in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The efficacy of intervention components across different sociocultural settings is relevant for real world implementation.
Yuparat Odglun, Kitti Sranacharoenpong, Nattvara Nirdnoy   +2 more
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Living healthier: a grounded theory of older adults with prehypertension

Journal of Health Research, 2023
Background: To prevent hypertension and long-term risk of cardiovascular events, older adults with prehypertension have to adhere to preventive behaviors.
Junjira Seesawang, Pulawit Thongtang
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Epidemiological Study of Hospital Admissions for Food-Induced Anaphylaxis Using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination Database

Journal of Epidemiology, 2022
Background: Food allergies are common among children, and food-induced anaphylaxis (FIA) is a serious disease with a risk of death; however, there is yet to be a large-scale epidemiological study on causative foods in Japan. The purpose of this study was
Keiji Muramatsu, Hanaka Imamura, Kei Tokutsu, Kenji Fujimoto, Kiyohide Fushimi, Shinya Matsuda   +5 more
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Assessment of canine health and preventative care outcomes of a community medicine program [PDF]

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 2018
The objective of this study was to assess if use of a community based veterinary medical program (the Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic) was related to indicators of canine health and well-being in a low-income community through the provision of low-cost preventative care.
Megan Kiely Mueller, Stephanie Chubb, Gregory Wolfus, Emily McCobb   +3 more
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Improving knowledge, attitude, and compliance of hand hygiene of Iranian healthcare workers: A pilot study using Reminder Card

Journal of Health Research, 2022
Background: Compliance rate of hand hygiene practice by healthcare workers has been observed to be universally low despite its importance, simplicity and cost-effectiveness in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in the healthcare settings.
Zahra Chegini, Ifeoluwapo Kolawole, Prashant Singh, Farzaneh Alikhah, Yalda Rasti, Zahra Motazedi   +5 more
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Community Recommendations for Enhanced Regional Survivorship Outcomes: A Case for Social and Structural Determinants of Health from a U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designated Cancer Center

Journal of Health Research, 2023
Background: The number of cancer survivors has increased drastically as a result of advances in early detection and treatment strategies. Nevertheless, many survivors in the cancer survivorship population face unique problems, risks, and needs. The study
Marcie S. Wright, Alisa E. Brewer, Matthew Wells, Michael A. Preston, Maria D. Thomson, Vanessa B. Sheppard   +5 more
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Colorectal Cancer Knowledge and Screening Change in African Americans: Implementation Phase Results of the EPICS Cluster RCT

AJPM Focus, 2023
Introduction: African Americans are disproportionately affected by mortality risk for colorectal cancer. This study aimed to determine the most effective educational approach of 4 study arms that enhances the likelihood of pursuing subsequent colorectal ...
Benjamin E. Ansa, MD, PhD, Ernest Alema-Mensah, PhD, DMin, Joyce Q. Sheats, MPH, RN, Mohamed Mubasher, MA, PhD, Tabia Henry Akintobi, PhD, MPH   +4 more
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