Tag: Health
Vaccination in LMICs is often delayed beyond target ages
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in MedicineWhat the study found Many children in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) receive vaccines later than the ages recommended. Across 91 countries, the study found delays for several vaccines, including BCG, hepatitis B birth dose, polio, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis-containing vaccines, pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, rotavirus vaccine, and measles-containing vaccine. Why the authors say this matters The authors conclude…
Four-domain model of active ageing fits older adults in Bangkok
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in GerontologyConfirmatory factor analysis validates a four-domain model of active ageing behaviors among older adults in disaster-prone Bangkok, with sex, education, and housing as key sociodemographic predictors.
Distinct social network types were linked to cognitive and psychological health
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in PsychologyStudy reveals how bonding and bridging social networks distinctly affect cognitive and psychological health in older adults, with bridging networks showing robust cognitive benefits over time.
XGBoost predicted healthy aging in older adults
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in GerontologyCohort study utilizing All of Us data identifies health insurance type as the primary predictor of healthy aging among older adults using machine learning models.
Spiritual wellbeing is important for stroke survivors
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Mixed methods investigation of spiritual wellbeing constructs in stroke survivors, identifying implications for targeted post-acute interventions and diverse population research.
Migrant families reported unmet needs for children’s development
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Qualitative study of parental perceptions regarding developmental needs of young children in international migrant families in Brazil, identifying gaps between identified needs and policy provision.
Independence norms were not globally linked to anxiety
Study of 70 countries over 33 years reveals cultural shifts toward independence linked to higher childhood anxiety in Western nations, while religious faith emphasis correlates with lower anxiety.
Parental vaccination strongly shaped uptake in adolescents with asthma
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in PediatricsStudy examining vaccination attitudes and uptake among adolescents with asthma and their parents, revealing parental vaccination status as strongest predictor of immunization behavior.
Italian FICA tool was clear for end-of-life cancer conversations
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in MedicineItalian cultural adaptation and validation of FICA Spiritual History Tool in end-of-life cancer patients, examining spirituality as supportive dimension in palliative care.
Oncology nurses framed spiritual care as part of everyday practice
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in NursingPhenomenological examination of spiritual care practices among 22 oncology nurses in Saudi Arabia, identifying integration of Islamic values within professional nursing competencies.
