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Foam dressings for treating pressure ulcers
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John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
Background: Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries and bed sores, are localised areas of injury to the skin or underlying tissues, or both. Dressings made from a variety of materials, including foam, are used to ...
Screening and brief interventions for adolescent alcohol use disorders presenting through emergency departments: a research programme including two RCTs
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NIHR Journals Library
, 2020 , Article)
BACKGROUND:
Alcohol consumption and related harm increase steeply from the ages of 12–20 years. Adolescents in the UK are among the heaviest drinkers in Europe. Excessive drinking in adolescents is associated with ...
Predictors of Continued Breastfeeding at One Year among Women Attending Primary Healthcare Centers in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study
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MDPI
, 2018 , Article & Book chapter)
The number of babies in Qatar being exclusively breastfed is significantly lower than the global target set by the World Health Organization. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP), ...
Patient-dentist relationship and dental anxiety among young Sudanese adult patients
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Wiley
, 2018 , Report)
To evaluate the effects of the patient-dentist relationship on dental anxiety among young adult Sudanese patients. In this cross-sectional study, 864 patients attending outpatient dental clinics of the governmental dental ...
Prevalence of newly detected diabetes in pregnancy in Qatar, using universal screening.
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Public Library of Science
, 2018 , Article)
Diabetes first detected during pregnancy is currently divided into gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and diabetes mellitus (DM)- most of which are type 2 DM (T2DM). This study aims to define the prevalence and outcomes ...
Effects of Expected and Percieved Division of Childcare and Household Labor on Mother's Relationship Satisfaction During Their Transition to Parenthood
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Scientific Research Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
This study evaluated the effects of expected and perceived division of childcare and household labor on mothers’ relationship satisfaction during their transition to parenthood. Mothers were administered a questionnaire ...
Women-Only Cardiac Rehabilitation Delivery Around the World
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article & Conference Proceedings)
Background: Women utilize cardiac rehabilitation (CR) significantly less than men. Gender-tailored CR improves adherence and mental
health outcomes when compared to traditional programs. This study ascertained the ...
Extending the scope of interprofessional education: Integrating insights from policy, management and economics for improved health outcomes
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Elsevier
, 2016 , Article)
This study explores the potential of bringing innovations in public health education by drawing insights from the specialised disciplines of Economics, Policy and Management for their applications in the health sector. ...
Obesity and maternal perception: a cross-sectional study of children aged 6 to 8 years in Kuwait
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World Health Organization
, 2019 , Article)
Background: Childhood obesity is on the increase in the Middle East.
Aims: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity in those aged six to eight years and to investigate maternal perception of child ...
Cardiac rehabilitation costs
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Background Despite the clinical benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) and its cost-effectiveness, it is not widely received. Arguably, capacity could be greatly increased if lower-cost models were implemented. The aims ...