PurposeThis study aimed to: (1) explore factors shaping the self-identification process among adults who identify as autistic; (2) examine how self-identification functions in relation to formal diagnosis, including whether it serves as a sufficient endpoint or a transitional stage; and…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake remains suboptimal among adolescent girls in China. In November 2025, bivalent HPV vaccine was included in China’s National Immunization Program for girls aged 13. This study examined girls‘ vaccination scenario and parental willingness to pay…
BackgroundRegional anesthesia (RA) are extensively utilized in lung-resection surgery for pain relief. However, the associations between RA and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) remain inconclusive. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the associations between RA and the incidence of PPCs in adults…
BackgroundNigeria faces recurring flood disasters that severely disrupt its healthcare systems and delays medical relief efforts. Current medical supply prepositioning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) remains inadequate due to infrastructure limitations, funding constraints, and poor coordination.ObjectiveTo develop and…
Background: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a psychiatric condition marked by an intense preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that are minimal or unobservable to others. Given Lebanon’s prolonged exposure to cumulative traumatic stress, the country represents a uniquely…
Introduction: Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) was newly included in the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) and the text revision of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR). There is a…
Background: Deepfake technology, capable of simulating realistic representations of deceased people, is receiving growing attention as a potential technological tool in grief treatment. While its use has been explored in trauma treatment, its application in grief treatment remains unstudied.Objective: We…
Two-dose childhood vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella is widely recommended. Quadrivalent (MMRV) vaccines can be used for one or both immunizations against these diseases. In some countries, e.g. the United States, only one MMRV vaccine is licensed. Availability…
Healthcare workers may be exposed to HPV physically through occupational contact or while counseling patients with HPV conditions. Despite this exposure, HPV vaccination uptake among healthcare workers remains suboptimal. The relative contributions of demographic, cognitive, and occupational factors to vaccination…
BackgroundPharmaceuticals represent a major source of carbon emissions in primary care. General practitioners could avoid prescribing climate-harmful medications and consider eco-friendly alternatives in shared decision-making processes. However, evidence on patients‘ perceptions of discussing medication-specific environmental impacts in primary care consultations…