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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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Community medicine: Desperate times calling for desperate measures

Indian Journal of Public Health, 2016
This article is an attempt by authors to find the solutions for some of the common queries and problems faced by postgraduate students and young faculty members of department of Community Medicine. Topics which are discussed here include: nomenclature of
Shailendra Singh Chaudhary, Manisha M Nagargoje   +1 more
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Sustainable and Nutritional Recommendations for the Development of Menus by School Food Services in Spain

Foods, 2022
Background: Recommendations for the development of school menus can promote healthier, more sustainable food systems. In Spain, these recommendations depend on regional governments (Autonomous Communities—CCAAs) that develop their own guides.
María Asunción Martínez-Milán, María Carmen Davó-Blanes, Iris Comino, Pablo Caballero, Panmela Soares   +4 more
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Fall Incidences, Risk Factors, and Health Effects Among Early- and Middle-Aged Elderly People in Rural Areas of Border Provinces in Southern Thailand

Journal of Health Research
Background: Elderly individuals with physical and psychological challenges face a high risk of falls. This study aimed to assess the incidence, health effects of, and risk factors for falls among those aged 60-79 years old in Thailand's three southern ...
Phnom Sukchan, Tapanan Prateepko, Arinda Ma-a-lee, Kruawan Hounkong, Penporn Sujiwattanarat, Gornganok Piboonpol   +5 more
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Assessing oral health-related quality of life and the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in arresting caries among older adults

Journal of Health Research
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oral health problems on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and assess the effectiveness of the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution in arresting dental surface caries ...
Palinee Detsomboonrat, Panatcha Weerapol, Sirinan Tangyusuk   +2 more
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Rural–Urban Disparities in Monkeypox-Related Behaviors and Attitudes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

Journal of Health Research
Background: Monkeypox (Mpox) is a global health threat, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). Despite the predominance of urban cases in Thailand, rural–urban disparities in Mpox-related attitudes and behaviors remain underinvestigated ...
Patcharaporn Krainara, Benjamas Klahan, Rungrot Jaiyong, Jitti Hanprasertpong   +3 more
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A Review Of Quarantine Period In Relation To Incubation Period Of SARS-CoV-2

The University of Louisville Journal of Respiratory Infections, 2020
Introduction: The period from exposure to a potential pathogen to the manifestation of symptoms, i.e.  the incubation period, is time the virus spends replicating in the host.
Satya Rashmit Durugu, Hammad Tanzeem, Divya Menghani, Zahid Imran, Priya Krishnan   +4 more
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Depressive Symptoms and Functional Disability Among Older Adults in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study

Journal of Health Research
Background: Depressive symptoms have been associated with activities of daily living (ADL) disability; however, evidence among Thai older adults remains limited and inconsistent. This study investigates the association between depressive symptoms and ADL
Jiranya Bureemas, Atthawit Singsalasang   +1 more
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Health‐Related Social Needs in Children With Sickle Cell Disease Are Associated With Worse Health‐Related Quality of Life

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) face multiple acute and chronic medical complications that may impact their quality of life as reported by patients themselves. Health‐related social needs (HRSNs), such as food and housing insecurity, are common in people with SCD, but the association between HRSNs and patient‐reported ...
Sarah J. Marks, Molly Sonenklar, Cerelia Donald, Cecelia Valrie, Wally Smith, India Sisler   +5 more
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