Association between dietary phytochemical index and risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a case-control studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - - 2024
Seyedeh Neda Mousavi, Maryam Nouri, Esmaeil Yousefi Rad, Reza Kazemi, Mehdi Birjandi, Shelly Coe, Somayeh Saboori
Dietary intake of phytochemicals has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, but research on their relationship with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is limited. This case-control study aimed to investigate the association between a Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) and BPH risk in a Middle-Eastern population. The study recruited 112 BPH patients and 112 age-matched healthy cont...... hiện toàn bộ
Assessment of prevalence and risk factors of diabetes and pre-diabetes in South AfricaSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 41 - Trang 1-12 - 2022
Nina Grundlingh, Temesgen T. Zewotir, Danielle J. Roberts, Samuel Manda
Diabetes prevalence, as well as that of pre-diabetes, is rapidly increasing in South Africa. Individuals with pre-diabetes have a high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is reversible with a change in lifestyle. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health complications. Our objective was to assess the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes, and to investigate the associated risk...... hiện toàn bộ
Evaluating the impact of social franchising on family planning use in KenyaSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 35 - Trang 1-9 - 2016
Nirali M. Chakraborty, Mwende Mbondo, Joyce Wanderi
In Kenya, as in many low-income countries, the private sector is an important component of health service delivery and of providing access to preventive and curative health services. The Tunza Social Franchise Network, operated by Population Services Kenya, is Kenya’s largest network of private providers, comprising 329 clinics. Franchised clinics are only one source of family planning (FP), and t...... hiện toàn bộ
Cancer morbidity and mortality trends in Trinidad and Tobago (2008–2018)Springer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 42 - Trang 1-8 - 2023
Chavin D. Gopaul, Aruna Singh, Akil Williams, Dale Ventour, Davlin Thomas
Cancer is a leading cause of death in the Caribbean, and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is no exception. Evidence suggests that cancer incidence and mortality may vary based on demographic factors across the different cancer types. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and mortality trends associated with cancer cases in Trinidad and Tobago for the period 2008–2018, across different a...... hiện toàn bộ
Factors associated with food consumption score among pregnant women in Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based studySpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 41 - Trang 1-9 - 2022
Meseret Belete Fite, Abera Kenay Tura, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Lemessa Oljira, Kedir Teji Roba
Although assessing the nutritional status of pregnant women is becoming a common research agenda, evidence on food consumption scores, particularly among rural residents, is limited. This study aimed to assess the level of food consumption score and associated factors among pregnant women in Haramaya district, eastern Ethiopia, 2021.
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 448...... hiện toàn bộ
The association between dietary acid load and body composition in physical education students aged 18–25 yearsSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 41 - Trang 1-10 - 2022
Maryam Mansordehghan, Elnaz Daneshzad, Vahid Basirat, Bahram Pourghassem Gargari, Tohid Rouzitalab
To find the association between dietary acid load (DAL) and body composition in physical education students.
This study was carried out on 207 students of both genders aged 18–25 years. DAL was calculated based on potential renal acid load (PRAL) and net endogenous acid production (NEAP) methods. Anthropometric indices were measured. Bioelectric impedance was used to assess body composition and o...... hiện toàn bộ
Living in a large family and low daily water consumption substantially expose for human scabies in rural Ethiopia: a matched analysisSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 42 - Trang 1-9 - 2023
Agernesh Ayele, Metadel Adane, Balew Adane, Gete Berihun, Mesfin Gebrehiwot, Lebasie Woretaw, Leykun Berhanu, Getu Atanaw, Hailemariam Feleke, Mekonnen Moges, Eniyew Tegegne, Jember Azanaw, Asmamaw Malede
Scabies has been added to the neglected tropical diseases portfolio for large-scale disease control action since 2017 and is part of the WHO roadmap for NTDs 2021–2030, targeted at ending the neglect to achieve the sustainable development goals. Previous studies have not fitted matched analysis to identify predictors of scabies infestation in Ethiopia. Information is also scarce about predictors o...... hiện toàn bộ
The COVID-19 pandemic: knowledge, attitudes and practices of coronavirus (COVID-19) among patients with type 2 diabetesSpringer Science and Business Media LLC - Tập 42 - Trang 1-13 - 2023
Hashem Mohamadian, Amrullah faraji, Ahmad Tahmasebi Ghorrabi, Kamel Ghobadi-Dashdebi, Arash Salahshouri
It is necessary to evaluate COVID-19 data on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) to confirm effective protective practice and to reduce risk in society. Hence, the study was carried out to determine KAP towards COVID-19 and the factors associated with knowledge and practices among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In this cross-sectional (descriptive-analytical) study, 357 patients with di...... hiện toàn bộ