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Are Sudanese community pharmacists capable to prescribe and demonstrate asthma inhaler devices to patrons? A mystery patient study
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Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica
, 2012 , Article)
Although community pharmacists have become more involved in the care of asthma patients, several studies have assessed pharmacists' ability to illustrate appropriately inhalation technique of different asthma devices. Many ...
Mothers beliefs and barriers about childhood diarrhea and its management in Morang district, Nepal
(2012 , Article)
Background: In developing countries, mothers usually manage diarrhea at home with the pattern of management depending on perceived disease severity and beliefs. The study was carried out with the objective of determining ...
Validation of the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 among Chronic Schizophrenia Patients in Malaysia
(2012 , Article)
Objectives: To explore the validity and reliability of a disease-specific health-related quality-of-life questionnaire-the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4)-in patients with schizophrenia in Malaysia. ...
Impact of a customized peer-facilitators training program related to sexual health intervention
(2012 , Article)
This study aimed to develop and implement a customized training program related to the delivery of an integrated human immunodeficiency virus - sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) risk reduction intervention for ...
An HIV-STI risk reduction program among undergraduate students at a northern Nigerian university: A randomized controlled field trial
(2012 , Article)
Aim
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led human immunodeficiency virus-sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) intervention program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model among ...
Impact of connecting tuberculosis directly observed therapy short-course with smoking cessation on health-related quality of life
(2012 , Article)
Background: With evolving evidence of association between tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco smoking, recommendations for the inclusion of tobacco cessation interventions in TB care are becoming increasingly important and more ...
Biocompatibility and biodegradability of implantable drug delivery matrices based on novel poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) photocured elastomers
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SAGE
, 2012 , Article)
Visible light photo-cross-linked biodegradable amorphous elastomers based on poly(decane-co-tricarballylate) (PDET) with different cross-linking densities were synthesized, and their cytotoxicity, biocompatibility, and ...
Home diagnostic tests in the state of Qatar: A snapshot of public views, level of awareness and use
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Springer Nature
, 2012 , Article)
Background In Qatar, home diagnostic tests are available over the counter in community pharmacies. While possibly beneficial, these tests have the potential for harm if they are used in the absence of pharmacist counseling. ...
Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: Community pharmacists' attitudes, role perceptions and practices
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Springer Nature
, 2012 , Article Review)
Background: Smoking is a major public health problem in Qatar. The potential for community pharmacists to offer smoking cessation counseling in this country can be high. Objectives To determine the current smoking cessation ...