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Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Mexican women [75]. Women with type 2 diabetes mellitus are more prone to HPV infections, raising their cervical cancer risk [23]. Despite global guidance for Pap smear screening, coverage is low in this group [30]. This study will assess Pap smear use among women aged 21 to 64 with type 2 diabetes at the HGZC/MF No. 21 clinic in Leon, Guanajuato, in late 2024. Using random sampling and a cross-sectional design, the study will eva...

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BackgroundTanzania is experiencing the increase burden of Sickle cell disease, with an estimate of 20.6% prevalence Sickle Cell carriers. However, there is no preventive measure has been put in this area by the government; a great focus has been directed in the diagnosis and management and national guideline emphasis on the care of people affected by Sickle Cell Disease. MethodsA non-controlled quasi-experimental study was conducted from June to September 2020 among 697 randomly recruited first...

BackgroundExistential suffering is often a part of the requests for assisted suicide (AS). Its definitions have gained in clarity recently and refer to a distress arising from an inner realization that life has lost its meaning. There is however a lack of consensus on how to manage existential suffering, especially in a country where AS is legal and little is known about the difficulties faced by professionals confronted with these situations. ObjectivesTo explore the perspectives of Swiss prof...

The Peruvian public healthcare system has various shortcomings that impact the experiences and perceptions of quality among the general population and, particularly, among minority populations, including the Afro-Peruvian community. In this context, understanding the populations experiences in healthcare services and their perceptions regarding the treatment received from healthcare providers is crucial for developing improvement recommendations. Through in-depth interviews, our study explored t...

BackgroundAs a result of demographic change, a further increase in the number of people in need of care in Germany can be expected in the future. Nursing activities performed by family members are a central component of care provision. The assumption of support services is increasingly associated with an additional physical and psychological burden on informal caregivers. The aim of this study is to identify and characterize groups of informal caregivers with regard to their well-being. Methodo...

Anaemia is a condition in which blood does not contain enough haemoglobin that makes the blood to be red and also be able to carry oxygen that body cells need. In most developing countries of the world about 50 percent of all women, adolescent girls and children are anaemic. Anaemia in pregnancy is identified by the WHO, as haemoglobin concentration less than 11g/dl. The commonest cause of anemia is iron deficiency. Iron is very important in the formation of haemoglobin. Iron deficiency anaemia ...

BackgroundAdmitted patients with anemia are at increased morbidity and mortality risk as well as length of hospital stay. It affects more than 2 billion people worldwide and is causing significant morbidity and mortality. Its etiology is varying with many predisposing factors including nutritional deficiencies, infections, Malignancies, chronic inflammations and other chronic diseases like autoimmune diseases, chronic liver disease, and chronic kidney disease. MethodsWe performed a non-randomiz...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched a reform plan for its health care system in 2021 driven by its Vision 2030 initiative. This vision aims to reduce dependence on government resources by transitioning to the national health insurance model and the Cooperative Health Insurance program, especially for the immigrant population. This reform may impact the utilization of health services by citizenship and insurance status. The current study aims to identify factors influencing health...

IntroductionChronic kidney disease is considered as a public health problem worldwide [1]. It is defined by kidney tissue injury with or without a decrease in glomerular filtration rate and /or a decrease in kidney function over a period of three or more months. When the glomerular filtration rate [GFR] is below 15ml./min./1.73m2, the patient is in the terminal stage or dialysis, requiring renal replacement therapy [RRT], dialysis or transplant as alternative treatments. Renal failure is the ina...

BackgroundThalassemia is the most common congenital single-gene condition. It is marked by a lack of or reduced synthesis of either the alpha- or beta-globin chains and passed down from parents to offspring. This study aimed to determine how healthy students in Bangladeshi public universities were aware of thalassemia and how they felt about it. MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive online survey was conducted on public university students in Bangladesh using a structured questionnaire between J...

IntroductionIntegration of related health services, such as screening of depression in HIV care is crucial for improving the quality of care and enhancing the use of scarce resources in developing countries. However, commonly these interrelated health services are commonly provided separately and there are many missed opportunities. Little is known about the client-related non-implementation issues. This study aims at examining the acceptability of anxiety and depression screening among women li...

This study comprehensively examines the medical needs and experiences of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) population--also referred to as sexual minorities--in Japan. It aims to bridge the existing gap in understanding the experiences of LGBTQ populations in accessing healthcare, and inform future healthcare reforms. In November 2022, a cross-sectional, web-based, anonymous survey was conducted targeting LGBTQ populations across Japan who had pre...

Abstract Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health issue during pregnancy, often lead to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes if left untreated, low knowledge contribute to high UTI rates, particularly in resource-limited settings like Jordan. To assess the knowledge levels about UTIs among pregnant women in Jordan and its association with socio-demographic characteristics. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 pregnant women attending anten...

BackgroundControlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients is one of the most important interventions in preventing complications, reducing morbidity, and premature mortality. Patients must practice hypertension self-care to prevent the diseases frequent recurrence from deteriorating their health and to maintain effective behavior. ObjectiveAnalyze the factors that influence the implementation of self-care in hypertensive patients. MethodCross-sectional using the purposive sampling techniqu...

BackgroundAnthropometric measurements are quantitative measurements of the human body size, shape, and nutritional status. It is a simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive approach used to identify mothers at risk of labor outcomes. On the other hand, hematological disorders are common during pregnancy with deleterious health effects on the mother and the fetus, which consequently cause fetal growth retardation and low weight. ObjectivesTo assess the relationship between maternal anthropometry and...

Obstetric violence has been recognized as a significant risk factor for maternal morbidity and mortality globally. However, there is lack of literature on the abuse of birthing women and their maternal rights in formal healthcare settings in Niger. This paper explores womens experiences of violence in public maternity care in Niger to identify drivers, facilitators, manifestations, and consequences of the maltreatment of women during labor and delivery. We qualitatively explored the experiences ...

The study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Quality of Life (QoL) in persons living with Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) in Lagos, Nigeria and to determine how they coped during the pandemic, particularly during the period of total lockdown with the additional "SHIELDING" measures to which they had to adhere. Data was collected using a standardized protocol PedsQL, Sickle Cell Disease Module version.3.0 designed for youth within the ages of (13-18) years, (19-35) years and their ...

BackgroundIndonesian Ministry of Health stated that around 80% of Indonesian women aged between 15-24 years are anaemic, and 30% of children are stunted. The leading cause of this problem is poor quality food, including poor micronutrient quality, low dietary diversity and low intake of animal-source foods. Preconceptional young women who are anaemic and stunted have a risk of giving birth to stunted children later in life if their nutrition is not immediately improved. This study aims to have a...

BackgroundCervical cancer is one of the very few cancers where pre-cancer lasts many years before becoming invasive cancer providing an opportunity for detection and treatment. It is leading cause cancer death where less attention is given for screening programs in sub-Saharan Africa. For this satisfaction of cervical cancer screening have a role in increasing utilization and quality of service MethodsA facility based cross-sectional study design was used to assess client satisfaction and its a...