Ong, Mei Fong Soh, Kim Lam Saimon, Rosalia Saidi, Hasni Idayu Tiong, Ing Khieng Myint, Wai Wai Mortell, Manfred Japar, Salimah
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Journal of advanced nursing
To evaluate factors associated with fall protection motivation to engage in fall preventive behaviour among rural community-dwelling older adults aged 55 and above using the protection motivation theory scale. A cross-sectional study. The study was conducted in a healthcare clinic in Malaysia, using multistage random sampling from November 2021 to ...
Zhao, Peizhen Xu, Wenqian Wang, Jinshen Liang, Peng Li, Haiyi Wang, Cheng
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background Seasonal influenza continues to pose a substantial public health challenge for older adults residing in rural areas worldwide. Vaccination remains the most efficacious means of preventing influenza. This study aimed to investigate the extent of influenza vaccine coverage and identify the factors influencing vaccine uptake among older adu...
Li, Xiang Wei, Chao Hu, Kejing Sun, Jie Gao, Xiang Yang, Jianhong
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background Falls frequently occur among the older adult population. In this study, we examined the variations in fall incidence across different regions over time, focusing on the disparities between urban and rural areas among older adult Chinese individuals, Healthy aging is comprised of five dimensions: (1) absence of chronic diseases, (2) good ...
Didi, Lamireou Abakar, Mahamat Fayiz Bongo Naré Richard, Ngandolo Djané, Adou Kessely, Hamit Issaka, Yaya Diagbouba, Serge Adrien Marie Gaston, Belem Zinsstag, Jakob Bonfoh, Bassirou
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Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious zoonotic disease caused by bacteria belonging to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. In sub-Saharan African countries such as Chad, TB is endemic and causes a high burden on humans and animals through morbidity, mortality, and reduced productivity in livestock. To effectively prevent and control t...
Tituaña, Allpa Herrán, Keren Galárraga, Omar Palacios, Iván
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Frontiers in Public Health
Introduction This study aimed to understand the sociocultural context of teenage pregnancy in an Ecuadorian city with a large indigenous population, to gauge the acceptability of a multifaceted pregnancy prevention program for adolescents, and to elicit perspectives on the optimal program design from adolescents and adult key informants. Methods We...
Tojiyeva, Zulkhumor Omanova, Kamola Pardayev, Nodirbek Jaloliddinov, Nizomiddin Musayev, Bekzod Khursanov, Sadriddin
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E3S Web of Conferences
Today, population settlements of the Republic of Uzbekistan, especially rural settlements, ensure the increase of the main population. Therefore, in this article, rural population settlements in the republic, the number and increase of their population were studied in the section of economic districts and regions. The reforms carried out in Uzbekis...
Atreya, Alok Adhikari, Kishor Nepal, Samata Bhusal, Milan Menezes, Ritesh G Shrestha, Dhan B Shrestha, Deepak
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Health science reports
Despite the decriminalization of abortion in Nepal in 2002, unsafe abortion is still a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. Nepal has witnessed a significant drop in abortion-related severe complications and maternal deaths owing to the legalization of abortion laws, lowered financial costs, and wider accessibility of safe a...
Fazlalizadeh, Hooman Khan, Muhammad Shahzeb Fox, Ervin R Douglas, Pamela S Adams, David Blaha, Michael J Daubert, Melissa A Dunn, Gary van den Heuvel, Edwin Kelsey, Michelle D
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Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging
Achieving optimal cardiovascular health in rural populations can be challenging for several reasons including decreased access to care with limited availability of imaging modalities, specialist physicians, and other important health care team members. Therefore, innovative solutions are needed to optimize health care and address cardiovascular hea...
Pullyblank, Kristin Krupa, Nicole Scribani, Melissa Chapman, Amanda Kern, Megan Brunner, Wendy
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Frontiers in Digital Health
Background Telehealth has undergone widespread implementation since 2020 and is considered an invaluable tool to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural areas. However, telehealth's applicability may be limited for certain populations including those who live in rural, medically underserved communities. While broadband access is a recog...
Kang, Soo Jin Hwang, Jinseub Kim, Dohyang Kim, Bongjeong
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Frontiers in Public Health
Background Depression is a widely prevalent, often recurrent condition. To analyze the regional differences in depressive symptoms over time, we investigated urban–rural differences in change in depression over time in South Korea and the association between healthy aging and depressive symptoms among middle-aged and older adults. Methods Data coll...
