Multivariable logistic regressions
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices are essential measures for planning and evaluating cancer control programs. Little is known about these in Iran. We conducted a population-based interview survey of adults aged 30–70 using the Farsi version of the Awareness and Beliefs about Cancer questionnaire in the capital province of Tehran, Iran, 2019.
11p vishanshan 27-06-2024 1 1 Download
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To determine serum leptin levels and its correlation with prepregnancy BMI, BMI, and insulin resistance at 24 - 28 weeks of gestation and before delivery in subjects with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
12p vijaychest 16-05-2024 2 1 Download
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Fear and anxiety in dentistry are among the factors that hinder access to dental care. This study aimed to assess the level of fear and anxiety regarding dental treatments and related factors.
7p vioraclene 31-03-2024 5 2 Download
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We investigated whether partner (spouse or intimate partner) engagement in colorectal cancer (CRC) surveillance is associated with patient receipt of surveillance. Partners are engaged (informed, involved, and aware) in CRC surveillance. Future research to develop dyadic interventions that capitalize on the positive aspects of partner engagement may help partners effectively engage in surveillance to improve patient care.
10p vialfrednobel 23-12-2023 3 3 Download
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Childhood cancer (CC) is a leading cause of death among children aged 0–19 years worldwide. Each year, 400,000 new cases of CC are diagnosed globally. Given the between-country differences in CC incidence rates, types and trends, this study aimed to identify possible risk factors for CC in Armenia.
8p vischultz 20-10-2023 2 1 Download
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Acute radiation dermatitis (ARD) is one of the most common acute adverse reactions in breast cancer patients during and immediately after radiotherapy. As ARD affects patient quality of life, it is important to conduct individualized risk assessments of patients in order to identify those patients most at risk of developing severe ARD.
13p vischultz 20-10-2023 7 1 Download
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Persistent high-risk Human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infections are the main cause of cervical cancer. Cumulative evidence implicates regulatory T cells (Tregs) as a critical factor in the failure to eliminate HPV-induced cancers leading to their persistence and progression to cancer.
11p vioracle 29-09-2023 2 2 Download
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Nutrition labeling is a valuable tool in learning how to apply nutrition information and help to food choices. Consumption of processed and packaged food is common in low and middle income countries like Ethiopia. But, the level of knowledge and reading practice of nutrition labeling among supermarket shoppers is not known in the study area. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, reading practice and factors associated to nutrition label on packaged food among consumers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
9p viisac 23-09-2023 7 2 Download
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Proper management of medical solid waste (MSW) is a complex global challenge that affects healthcare workers (HW), patients, and the environment. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge and practices of HW regarding MSW management and explore the factors associated with their knowledge and practices at the Quang Nam Northern Mountainous Region General Hospital in 2020.
8p viwolverine 07-07-2023 4 1 Download
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Female genital circumcision (FGC) is still a challenge in reproductive health. This study investigated socioeconomic disparities in FGC in the Kurdish region of Mahabad, Iran. Methods A case-control study was conducted in three comprehensive health centers on 130 circumcised girls as the case group and 130 girls without a history of circumcision as the control group, according to the residential area and the religious sect.
8p viferrari 29-10-2022 7 2 Download
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Men have higher rates of morbidity and mortality across nearly all top ten causes of mortality worldwide. Much of this disparity is attributed to men’s lower utilization of routine health services; however, little is known about men’s general healthcare utilization in sub-Saharan Africa.
9p viferrari 29-10-2022 3 2 Download
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in North America. Previous studies have shown improved progression free survival (PFS) and response rates in unfit patients treated with obinutuzumab compared to other regimens.
11p vikolindagrabar 27-07-2022 3 1 Download
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Cancer antigen 125 (CA125) is clinically used to monitor response to therapy in ovarian cancer and has been proposed for use in detecting ovarian cancer. This population-based study examines how demographic characteristics, gynecologic/ reproductive history, chronic non-malignant medical conditions, history of non-ovarian cancer, lifestyle practices, and biomarkers of inflammation correlate with serum CA125 in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women without ovarian cancer across the United States.
14p vikolindagrabar 27-07-2022 6 2 Download
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate risk factors for esophageal fistula (EF) in patients with recurrent esophageal cancer receiving re-radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy.
8p viangelamerkel 27-07-2022 3 1 Download
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Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. 90% of patients do not know they have glaucoma in developing countries. Objectives: 1) To describe the knowledge, attitude, the practice of glaucoma in persons over 40 years old in Hue city. 2) To find out some factors related to the knowledge, attitude, practice about glaucoma.
9p viangelamerkel 18-07-2022 4 2 Download
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We aimed to provide real-world evidence on the benefit of persistence with antiplatelet therapy (APT) on long-term all-cause mortality (ACM) in ischemic stroke patients aged 75 years and older.
10p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 14 4 Download
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Salivary function has been suggested to be associated with cognitive impairment. However, the effect of salivary flow rate (SFR) on cognitive impairment remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate whether SFR is associated with cognitive impairment among Korean elders.
8p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 11 4 Download
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Urosepsis is an infectious complication after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). This study aimed to analyze the perioperative factors related to urosepsis after PCNL for upper urinary calculi and establish a nomogram to predict the probability of postoperative urosepsis based on the risk factors.
8p viisaacnewton 26-04-2022 11 1 Download
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The objective was to investigate the individual effect and potential interactions of probable rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (pRBD) and sleep insufficiency on fall risk among a Chinese elderly population.
11p vinobelprisen 26-03-2022 14 5 Download
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It remains unclear which cannulation method is best in cases of extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. We assessed the effect of ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous cannulation on complication incidence, compared with that using only ultrasound guidance.
7p viottohahn 30-03-2022 7 1 Download