BackgroundDepression is one of the most common mental health disorders in developing countries, although it remains neglected. However, little is known about the prevalence and risk factors associated with depression among older persons living in rural communities in Uganda.ObjectiveTo estimate…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis requiring multisectoral responses that extend beyond biomedical interventions. Participatory approaches can ensure that policies and practices reflect community realities, yet evidence from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains limited. To examine how…
BackgroundTherapeutic alliance is a robust predictor of treatment outcome. However, little is known about its development and relationship with symptom changes in intensive trauma-focused treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) using a therapist rotation model.ObjectiveThis study examined (1) how therapeutic…
Hospitalization for vaccine-preventable infections may influence parental vaccination attitudes, but comparative data for influenza and COVID-19 are limited. We conducted a multicenter observational study of unvaccinated children hospitalized with influenza or COVID-19 in Poland. We collected clinical data and parental…
Vaccine hesitancy has risen globally and in Türkiye. Religious officials often act as community opinion leaders; their views may shape acceptance of vaccination and newborn bloodspot screening (NBS). We conducted a cross-sectional study among Muslim religious officials in Erzurum, Türkiye…
PurposePneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a potentially life-threatening opportunistic infection. Recent studies have demonstrated a poor prognosis and higher mortality rate in non-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients, with associated risk factors including cytomegalovirus (CMV) co-infection. We aimed to investigate the…
ObjectiveStudies have shown that the efficacy of rituximab (RTX) in patients with M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R)-associated primary membranous nephropathy (PMN) is related to proteinuria. However, definitive evidence to guide the initiation of RTX therapy based on proteinuria excretion levels…
The objectives of this cross-sectional survey were to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward cervical cancer screening among female university students in Italy and to identify the associated determinants. The survey was conducted in July and September 2025 in…
ObjectiveTo investigate the factors associated with psychological distress in patients newly diagnosed with gastric cancer.MethodsThis study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. The participants were 173 patients newly diagnosed with gastric cancer who had not yet initiated any treatment. They were…
ObjectiveTo dynamically identify latent classes and transition patterns of frailty from the preoperative to the postoperative period in older patients with liver cancer, and to determine the key influencing factors.MethodsBetween June 2024 and April 2025, a longitudinal study was conducted…