Publications by authors named "C Ghaznavi"
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- The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruptions in healthcare use in Japan, especially during its later stages (2022-2023), which had not been thoroughly studied before.
- A quasi-Poisson regression model was used to analyze trends in inpatient and outpatient healthcare utilization in Japan, revealing that inpatient volumes remained consistently lower than pre-pandemic levels and that psychiatric care saw a decline in occupancy rates.
- The findings indicate that the pandemic has led to lasting changes in healthcare patterns, with reduced inpatient volumes and prolonged psychiatric hospital stays, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring of healthcare services.
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- The study aims to compare factors influencing knowledge and attitudes about sodium (Na) intake across seven countries to understand their effects and relationships.
- Using data from a cross-sectional study with over 7,000 participants, researchers found a strong link between knowledge about Na intake and positive attitudes, especially in the UK, France, and the USA.
- The findings suggest that public health interventions should be culturally and socially tailored, as socioeconomic conditions also play a role in shaping knowledge and attitudes towards Na intake.
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- The paper investigates public attitudes toward salt reduction in seven countries, revealing how cultural differences influence these perceptions.
- Data from 7090 participants were analyzed using a cross-sectional regression analysis, highlighting significant factors such as gender, age, occupation, and government interventions affecting attitudes towards sodium reduction.
- The study concludes that attitudes towards sodium reduction are influenced by various factors, indicating a necessity for tailored, country-specific strategies to effectively address sodium intake.
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- Approximately half of Japanese men aged 20-49 have engaged with commercial sex work (CSW), but detailed data on this behavior is limited.
- An online survey involving 4,000 men revealed that the median number of paid sexual partners over a lifetime was six, with significant links to factors like age, marital status, income, education, and self-rated attractiveness.
- The high prevalence of CSW use is attributed to its accessibility and low stigma, highlighting the need for public health initiatives focused on promoting safe practices and STI screening for CSW users.
Background: Globally, women experience healthcare inequalities, which may contribute to excessive mortality rates at various stages of their lives. Though Bangladesh has achieved excellent progress in providing healthcare, the country still has some critical challenges that need immediate attention. The objective of this study is to examine the association between social determinants and barriers to accessing healthcare among ever-married women aged 15-49 in Bangladesh.
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