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Communication difficulties among individuals with hearing impairments during the COVID-19 pandemic and their associated factors: a cross-sectional study using a national survey in Japan | BMC Public Health

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This study indicates that the majority of individuals with hearing impairments (55.6%) in Japan experienced communication difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The multivariable regression analysis revealed that individuals without caregivers, users of voice recognition software, those aged 40–64 years (compared to older adults), those with more severe hearing disabilities, and those with higher outing frequencies … Read more

Analyzing Longitudinal CD4 Counts and Survival in HIV Patients: A Bayesian Joint Model Approach in Fars Province

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Understanding HIV/AIDS Progression in Fars Province Through Bayesian Joint Modeling: Analysis and Insights Introduction The battle against HIV/AIDS remains a critical focus in public health, with ongoing research… The post <p><strong>Analyzing Longitudinal CD4 Counts and Survival in HIV Patients: A Bayesian Joint Model Approach in Fars Province</strong></p> appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Evaluation of factors related to longitudinal CD4 count and the risk of death among HIV-infected patients using Bayesian joint models | BMC Public Health

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This research employed a Bayesian joint model to explore the relationship between the risk of mortality and the longitudinal changes in the CD4 biomarker, aiming to identify the factors influencing the survival of individuals infected with HIV. The joint model revealed a significant correlation between CD4 cell counts and mortality risk, indicating that a one-unit … Read more

Investigation of the sustainability of breastfeeding and infant nutrition in the earthquake region based on mothers’ experiences: a qualitative study | BMC Public Health

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This study aimed to assess the long-term viability of breastfeeding and child feeding practices in the earthquake-affected area, drawing on the firsthand accounts of mothers who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Türkiye in early 2023. As a result of the interviews conducted with the mothers, the themes of expectations from health personnel, requirements related to … Read more

China’s Hukou Reform: Transforming Rural Migrant Fertility – Key Insights from BMC Public Health

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“`html china’s Hukou Reform: Urban Citizenship Linked to Increased Fertility Among Rural Migrants China’s Hukou Reform: Urban Citizenship Linked to Increased Fertility Among Rural migrants A new study reveals the impact of China’s hukou reform on fertility rates among rural migrants, focusing on how granting urban citizenship influences family planning decisions. Researchers used a staggered … Read more

Abandoned: Agent Orange survivors left in limbo by US

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President Trump’s suspension of U.S. foreign aid has abruptly halted critical support for Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange, undermining decades of reconciliation efforts and strategic partnerships in the region. Damien Cave reports for The New York Times. In short: Nguyen Thi Ngoc Diem, born with severe deformities due to her father’s exposure to Agent Orange, … Read more

Excess mortality in COVID-19-negative people with non-communicable disorders during the first pandemic wave | BMC Public Health

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Our results indicate that during the first pandemic wave and the ensuing months, the death rate of people who were free of COVID-19 in BC (i.e., always tested negative) more than tripled that of a matched pre-pandemic cohort. In absolute terms, the group with the largest increase consisted of those with cardiovascular disorders, but in … Read more

Association between sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease according to menopausal status: findings from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) | BMC Public Health

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National Bureau of Statistics. The seventh national census of China. 2021. https://www.gov.cn/guoqing/2021-05/13/content_5606149.htm. Accessed 15 May 2024. Naghavi M, Abajobir AA, Abbafati C, Abbas KM, Abd-Allah F, Abera SF, et al. Global, regional, and national age-sex specific mortality for 264 causes of death, 1980–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016. Lancet. … Read more

Association between parental stress, coping, mood, and subsequent child physical activity and screen-time: an ecological momentary assessment study | BMC Public Health

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Hjorth MF, Chaput JP, Damsgaard CT, Dalskov SM, Andersen R, Astrup A, et al. Low physical activity level and short sleep duration are associated with an increased cardio-metabolic risk profile: a longitudinal study in 8–11 year old Danish children. PLoS ONE. 2014;9(8):e104677. Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Janssen I, Leblanc AG. Systematic review of … Read more