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Measuring eudaimonic well-being

, 2016
The chapter, "Measuring eudaimonic well-being" was written by Roger Tweed (Douglas College Faculty). Part of the "International Handbooks of Quality-of-Life" book series.

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Correlation between body mass index and waist circumference in Nigerian adults: implication as indicators of health status

Journal of Public Health Research, 2013
Background. Anthropometric measures have been widely used for body weight classification in humans. Waist circumference has been advanced as a useful parameter for measuring adiposity.
Shalom Nwodo Chinedu, Olubanke O. Ogunlana, Dominic E. Azuh, Emeka E.J. Iweala, Israel S. Afolabi, Chidi C. Uhuegbu, Mercy E. Idachaba, Victor C. Osamor   +7 more
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Facilitators of Success for Teacher Professional Development in Literacy Teaching Using a Micro-Credential Model of Delivery

Education Sciences
Teachers play a critical role in supporting the early literacy development of students; however, keeping up with evidence-based practice while performing a busy teaching role can be challenging.
Amy Scott, Megan E. Gath, Gail Gillon, Brigid McNeill, Dorian Ghosh   +4 more
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Temporal processing deficit in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: An online assessment

Digital Health, 2022
Objective Temporal processing deficits were found among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The present study aims to develop an online temporal processing assessment that can be conducted remotely, and the sensitivity of the ...
Agnes S Chan, Zihan Ding, Tsz-lok Lee, Sophia L Sze, Natalie S Yang   +4 more
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Uncovering the hidden costs of free tuberculosis care: economic narratives of informal treatment supporters in rural Ghana

BMC Public Health
Background Tuberculosis (TB) control strategies in Ghana emphasize free diagnosis and treatment, often overlooking the economic burden borne by informal treatment supporters typically family members, friends or community members who provide day-to-day ...
Robert Bagngmen Bio, John Azaare, Richard Ali Laar, Abraham Titiati   +3 more
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Exploring customised virtual environments in patients with cognitive decline and responsive behaviours: protocol for a proof-of-concept and feasibility study in a long-term care facility (iEMBRACE)

BMJ Open
Introduction The global rise in the population aged over 65 has led to a corresponding increase in cognitive impairment diagnoses, with dementia as a predominant condition characterised by diverse aetiopathogenetic profiles. Behavioural and psychological
Lorenzo Gios, Marco Dianti, Stefano Forti, Susanna Pardini, Anna Genovese, Michele Lamon, Jacqueline Marcon, Oscar Mayora-Ibarra   +7 more
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Breastfeeding as a public health investment: a narrative review of evidence on economic value

Discover Public Health
Background Breastfeeding improves infant and maternal health, reducing mortality, disease, and healthcare costs. Despite global recommendations, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) remains suboptimal due to various factors including formula marketing and ...
Xinyi Ji, Mojisola Deborah Kupolati, Jane Wanjiku Muchiri   +2 more
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Smartphones at School: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Educators’ and Students’ Perspectives on Mobile Phone Use at School

Education Sciences
As smartphone ownership and use by children and youth has increased over the past decade, so has the presence of phones within the classroom. This has created unique challenges for teachers, school leaders, and policymakers.
Megan E. Gath, Lauren Monk, Amy Scott, Gail T. Gillon   +3 more
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Development of tight junction-strengthening compounds using a high-throughput screening system to evaluate cell surface-localized claudin-1 in keratinocytes

Scientific Reports
Tight junctions (TJs) are important factors constituting the physical barriers of the skin, and their suppression has been described in various conditions, such as aged skin and atopic dermatitis lesions.
Hiroki Sakamoto, Momoyo Nishikawa, Seigo Yamada   +2 more
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Study of body composition and motor competence in children from the 1st basic cycle and their relationship with school performance

BMC Pediatrics
Childhood obesity is a public health problem that affects many parts of the world, and is one of the factors that has negatively influenced levels of motor competence at an early age. However, these relationships remain poorly investigated.
Miguel Rebelo, Samuel Honório, António Pais, Jorge Santos, Paulo Afonso, Catarina Marques, Afonso Diniz, João Serrano   +7 more
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