Resultados de búsqueda - "Clinical Epidemiology"

Objective: The purpose of screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the present study was to address delayed ASD diagnosis in developing countries. Using community healthcare workers, namely, accredited social health activists (ASHAs), this study targeted the early screening of kids who may ha...

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Background/aim: Handloom weaving involves highly repetitive manual operations and sustained static postures, which contribute to the onset of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS). This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with MSS among women handloom weavers. Materials and methods: A cross...

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Background: The implementation of telerobotics in infectious departments of the hospitals causes successful management of diseases and prevention of the spread of infection. Therefore, the present study aimed to identify the challenges of implementing telerobotics in infectious departments in Iran....

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Background: Currently, the management of rifampicin-resistant/multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (RR/MDR-TB) primarily focuses on clinical characteristics and microbiological indicators. However, the disease also negatively impacts patients' psychological, economic, and social well-being. Thus, s...

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Background: Indoor exposure to tobacco smoke in India is a significant social concern, primarily because it poses severe health risks not only to smokers but also to non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke. The objective of the present study is to investigate the efficacy of current state an...

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Background: Mothers of sick neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face significant stress, negatively impacting their sleep quality and overall well-being, which can affect their child's development. Aim: This study evaluated the psychological well-being of these mothers, focusing...

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Background: Effective breastfeeding is crucial for infant well-being, yet less than half of infants globally receive recommended practices. Ethiopia faces high infant mortality linked to malnutrition and ineffective breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of effective breastfeedi...

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Objectives: To investigate changes in clinical characteristics and mortality-related risk factors among patients with acute and chronic heart failure (HF) admitted to emergency department (ED) in South Korea before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: A retrospective...

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Objective: The epidemiology of infectious diseases shows that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue. This study aimed to compare 14-day mortality in patients with confirmed Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) infections treated with Ceftazidime/Avibactam (CAZ-AVI) to the be...

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Objective: To study the clinical and radiological profile of children with Global developmental delay and microcephaly and correlate the clinical findings with structural brain lesions identified through neuroimaging. Methods: This single-centre study, conducted from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2022,...

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Background: The maternal and child health (MCH) continuum of care is crucial for reducing maternal and child mortality. However, MCH service utilization in Ethiopia remains low. This study aimed to assess the utilization of the MCH continuum of care and identify associated factors among mothers in H...

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Background: Tobacco dependence among patients with Tuberculosis (TB)(confirmed through microbiological tests) can have detrimental effects on treatment outcomes and immune responses. The study is aimed at assessing the prevalence of self-reported tobacco use and dependence cases among presumptive an...

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has reemerged as the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious agent globally. Adherence to treatment is essential for patient recovery, controlling infection transmission, and reducing the emergence of drug resistance. This research aimed to investigate the i...

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Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases pose significant public health challenges in India, especially within resource-limited settings. To address these, the Government of India launched the National Programme for Prevention and Contr...

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Background: Tobacco consumption persists as a significant global health issue. In Indonesia, smoking rates have changed little despite various policies, potentially due to underlying socioeconomic disparities. This study provides the first comparative assessment of socioeconomic inequalities in smok...

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Background: India initiated COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents (aged 15–18 years) on January 3, 2022, exclusively using COVAXIN. Adolescent-specific safety data remain limited, and adverse event following immunization (AEFI) reporting is notably low. This study evaluated the frequency, characteris...

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Background: Overweight and obesity pose significant global health concerns, particularly among children and adolescents. This study aimed to examine the association between body weight misperception and the risk of incident overweight among Vietnamese adolescents over the three-year period. Methods:...

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Background: Adolescence is a phase of life that prioritizes career and life choices, leading to increased stress levels. Increases in stress levels are seen as a key risk factor for cardiovascular and muscular disorders. Pulse Wave Velocity is a non-invasive and reliable measure of arterial stiffnes...

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