Socio-demographic determinants of infectious disease-related health literacy and knowledge in Armenia: Results from a nationwide survey.

Introduction: The success of health education programs heavily depends on the individuals' ability to comprehend information and apply it when making decisions regarding health. Low health literacy can lead to poor health in the context of both chronic and infectious diseases, as it influences a range of health-related behaviors. Little is known about infectious disease-related health literacy in Armenia and countries of similar socio-economic profiles.

A mixed-methods evaluation of the indoor and outdoor smoking ban in dining venues in Armenia: Early successes and challenges.

Introduction: Since March 2022, Armenia introduced a comprehensive smoking ban on all types of tobacco products in indoor and outdoor areas of hospitality venues. We aimed to rapidly appraise the implementation of the ban in the dining areas of the capital Yerevan and explore any differences in compliance and enforcement patterns between indoor and outdoor areas of the venues.

Methods: We used a mixed-methods approach through quantitative air quality monitoring, qualitative observations, and in-depth interviews (IDIs).

Multi-Perspective Views and Hesitancy toward COVID-19 Vaccines: A Mixed Method Study.

The worldwide uptake of COVID-19 vaccines was suboptimal throughout the pandemic; vaccine hesitancy played a principle role in low vaccine acceptance both globally and in Armenia. In order to understand the factors behind the slow vaccine uptake in Armenia, we aimed to explore the prevailing perceptions and experiences of healthcare providers and the general public related to COVID-19 vaccines. The study applied a convergent parallel mixed-methods study design (QUAL-quant) through in-depth interviews (IDI) and a telephone survey.

Factors Influencing Treatment Adherence Among Drug-Sensitive Tuberculosis (DS-TB) Patients in Armenia: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: Despite the availability of effective treatment, tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the leading causes of mortality around the globe. Poor adherence to treatment challenges TB management both globally and locally. Proper adherence to treatment contributes to successful outcomes and prevents the development of drug-resistant forms of TB.

Smoking cessation knowledge, attitude and practices among tuberculosis physicians: A qualitative study.

Introduction: Smoking cessation interventions within tuberculosis (TB) care are feasible, effective and efficient for increasing smoking cessation rates. We aimed to assess TB physicians' smoking cessation knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP).

Methods: We conducted a qualitative study with 21 TB physicians and utilized directed deductive content analysis with predefined knowledge, attitude, and practice categories.

Barriers to utilization of adolescent friendly health services in primary healthcare facilities in Armenia: a qualitative study.

Objectives: The study aimed to explore potential challenges that hamper utilization of adolescent friendly health services (AFHS) in primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in Armenia.

Methods: A qualitative study using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions was conducted with experts in adolescent health, PHC providers and facility managers from public PHC facilities and adolescents from the two largest cities in Armenia. We also collected data through observations in PHC facilities.

Quality of Inpatient Tuberculosis Health Care in High-Burden Resource-Limited Settings: Protocol for a Comprehensive Mixed Methods Assessment Study.

Background: The quality of care for tuberculosis (TB) is deficient in high-burden countries and urgently needs improvement. However, comprehensively identifying the required improvements is challenging. Providing high-quality TB care is an important step toward improving patients' quality of life and decreasing TB morbidity and mortality.