Vulnerable groups
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Part 2 of ebook "Urban renewal: Theory and practice" provides readers with contents including: Chapter 4 - Social aspects of urban renewal; Chapter 5 - Management and organisational theory for urban renewal; Chapter 6 - Urban design for urban renewal; Chapter 7 - Current practice in urban renewal;...
109p giangdongdinh 28-05-2024 3 2 Download
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The paper recommended the need to develop mechanisms for robust identification of vulnerable group in the society, designing effective stakeholders’ engagement mechanisms, rigorous monitoring and evaluation as well as transparency.
15p vikissinger 21-12-2023 9 1 Download
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With the rapid rise in the adoption of patient portals, many patients are gaining access to their personal health information online for the first time. The objective of this study was to examine specific usability barriers to patient portal engagement among a diverse group of patients and caregivers.
8p visteverogers 24-06-2023 3 2 Download
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To describe the status of social support and to nd out the related factors among the elderly in Thuy Bieu ward, Hue City in 2019. Social support in the elderly was not high. This study aims to provide some possible implications to impact on relevant factors to improve social support for the elderly.
9p viantman 05-04-2023 5 1 Download
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Public health experts are aware of secondhand smoke (SHS) dangers, particularly for vulnerable groups like pregnant women. This study aims to describe the prevalence of SHS among pregnant women, including their knowledge, and attitude towards SHS.
10p vipettigrew 15-03-2023 6 2 Download
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As a group at high-risk for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) infection, the psychological distress of transgender women cannot be ignored while preventing and controlling AIDS risks. Transgender women are a vulnerable group, and their psychological distress deserves attention.
12p viferrari 28-11-2022 4 2 Download
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Children are important transmitters of norovirus infection and there is evidence that laboratory reports in children increase earlier in the norovirus season than in adults. This raises the question as to whether cases and outbreaks in children could provide an early warning of seasonal norovirus before cases start increasing in older, more vulnerable age groups.
10p viferrari 28-11-2022 7 2 Download
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When large numbers of asylum seekers immigrate to a country, civil society is encouraged to contribute to their integration. A subgroup of asylum seekers comprising lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) refugees are specifically deemed vulnerable to developing health and integration problems due to the double stigma of being a sexual/gender minority and a refugee.
12p viferrari 28-11-2022 7 2 Download
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Despite a global decrease in malaria burden worldwide, malaria remains a major public health concern, especially in Benin children, the most vulnerable group. A better understanding of malaria’s spatial and agedependent characteristics can help provide durable disease control and elimination.
15p viferrari 29-10-2022 2 2 Download
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Antenatal care is imperative for adolescents and young women, due to their increased risk of pregnancy-related complications. Evidence on the psychosocial determinants of antenatal attendance among this vulnerable group is lacking.
11p viferrari 29-10-2022 4 2 Download
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Given the psychosocial burdens patients in advanced stages of cancer face, innovative care concepts are needed. At the same time, such vulnerable patient groups are difficult to reach for participation in intervention studies and randomized patient inclusion may not be feasible.
13p vikolindagrabar 27-07-2022 7 2 Download
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The healthcare system needs effective strategies to identify the most vulnerable group of older patients, assess their needs and plan their care proactively. To evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) of older adults with a high risk of hospitalisation we conducted a prospective, pragmatic, matched-control multicentre trial at 19 primary care practices in Sweden.
9p viisaacnewton 25-04-2022 11 4 Download
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The results indicate that the highest level of double energy vulnerability is among households that face a combination of multiple socio-demographic disadvantages alongside relative spatial peripheralisation. We signal future research directions and policy implications arising from these findings.
16p huangminghao_1902 27-02-2022 17 2 Download
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Numerous studies have examined catastrophic health expenditures (CHE) worldwide, mostly focusing on general or common chronic populations, rather than particularly vulnerable groups. This study assessed the medical expenditure and compensation of lung cancer, and explored the extent and influencing factors of CHE among households with lung cancer patients in China.
9p vielonmusk 21-01-2022 9 0 Download
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Respiratory tract deposition of airborne particles is a key link to understand their health impact. Experimental data are limited for vulnerable groups such as individuals with respiratory diseases. The aim of this study is to investigate the differences in lung deposition of nanoparticles in the distal lung for healthy subjects and subjects with respiratory disease.
11p vimontana2711 05-04-2021 6 2 Download
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Children and young people make up an age group most vulnerable to falls. Various stability disorders may become instrumental in sustaining more frequent falls and resultant fractures. Correct morphological structure impacts overall efficiency of the foot, as well as offers significant diagnostic potential.
9p vivermont2711 28-01-2021 7 1 Download
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The author of the article uses EVI method for 4 indexes in the climate group of the sustainable development index to assess the vulnerability in 3 meteorological stations of Dong Nai river basin. Results show that the indexes of hot periods, cold periods and dry periods remain within safe limits when the vulnerability level is very low at level 1, but the wet periods are more vulnerable at level 3.
6p tamynhan9 02-12-2020 14 2 Download
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The present study was conducted in Jashipur and Karanjia blocks of Mayurbhanj district of Odisha selected purposively. Eight villages, 4 from each block namely Biunria, Batatainsira, Batpalsa and Kendumundi from Karanjia block and Kiajhari, Kapand, Matiagarh and Gudgudia from Jashipur block were selected randomly.
7p caygaocaolon7 18-09-2020 10 2 Download
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Preclinical evidence shows that short-term fasting (STF) protects healthy cells against side effects of chemotherapy and makes cancer cells more vulnerable to it. This pilot study examines the feasibility of STF and its effects on tolerance of chemotherapy in a homogeneous patient group with early breast cancer (BC).
9p viamsterdam 18-09-2020 15 1 Download
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Female-headed households are one of the most vulnerable groups of society that confront many problems and challenges. Therefore, the present study aimed to explore the challenges and opportunities confronting female-headed households in Iran.
11p vitokyo2711 31-08-2020 20 3 Download