Setting and population The study was undertaken in a local MSM CBO in Guangzhou, China, named “Lingnan Partner Community Support Center”. This site was chosen because it was developed with strong input from MSM and provided free HIV/syphilis testing to local MSM. The CBO advertised the free chlamydia and gonorrhea testing […]
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Breast self-examination as a route to early detection in a lower-middle-income country: assessing psychosocial determinants among women in Surabaya, Indonesia | BMC Women’s Health
The present study aimed to investigate the relevant and changeable psychosocial determinants that contribute to the intention and past year BSE behavior. The study included variables from the RAA [14] and HBM [15] as well as variables informed by findings of previous qualitative studies [16, 18]. Knowledge gained from the […]
Cosmetic dentistry becoming increasingly popular among urban residents
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing dental markets and is on track to establish itself as a major player in the near future. It has expanded due to an increase in the public health awareness campaigns, a rise in subsidized healthcare expenditure, and overall economic growth factors contributing to […]
To plug infant deaths among tribals, project to improve women health
Attappadi, Kerala’s only tribal block, has been a blot on the state’s story of inclusive development with recurring infant deaths, mainly attributed to malnutrition and health problems of mothers. Data from the state integrated tribal development project (ITDP) shows that since 2012, as many as 137 tribal infant deaths have […]
Guelph martial artist listed among top fitness trainers in Canada – Guelph
Impact Magazine has awarded a martial artist from Guelph with its highest honour. Nathan Skoufis was recently named one of Canada’s top fitness trainers for 2022. The owner and head instructor of Guelph Family Martial Arts said his classes are meant to have a positive impact on people. “It’s more […]
Estimating Bone Health Among Hemophilia Carriers and von Willebrand Disease Patients
In the US, approximately 1.5 million individuals experience bone fractures related to osteoporosis each year. In addition to this being a major public health concern, it poses a significant financial burden. Recently, issues with bone health have gained attention around how they relate to bleeding disorders. Individuals with hemophilia tend […]
The association between midlife living arrangement and psychiatrist-diagnosed depression in later life: who among your family members reduces the risk of depression?
Study population Participants of the Japan Public Health Center-based prospective study (JPHC study) in 2014–2015, living in the Saku Public Health Center catchment area in Nagano prefecture, were invited for a mental health survey. The JPHC Study was launched at five public health centres (PHCs) in Japan for Cohort I […]