BackgroundEnvironmental biotoxins, such as mould, are linked to neurological and visual dysfunction, including impaired visual contrast sensitivity (VCS). Testing VCS alterations is recommended as a biomarker for biotoxicity. This study compared four VCS tests in detecting VCS deficits in individuals…
BackgroundFunctional disability among older adults represents a dynamic process characterized by bidirectional transitions between states rather than a static condition. Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as potentially modifiable determinants of functional outcomes, yet evidence specifically examining their effects on…
IntroductionIn contexts of gender inequality, women’s economic dependency is often theorized as a factor that can heighten vulnerability to intimate partner violence. This in-depth qualitative case study, grounded in feminist theory, explores the lived experiences of one multigenerational family unit…
Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, India’s community health workers (CHWs), serve as the primary link between households and the health system. They perform essential maternal and child health tasks while absorbing administrative and programmatic responsibilities. However, research on ASHAs…