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PLOS Glob Public Health
January 2025
Britain Nepal Medical Trust, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), London, United Kingdom.
Cervical cancer is the leading cancer among women in Nepal, but the country has very low screening rate, with only 8.2% of women being screened. In recent years, a self-sampling kit for testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been developed to allow self-sampling and enable early detection of cervical abnormalities.
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January 2025
Department of Geriatric Cardiology Nursing, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Background: The internet + nursing service is an important initiative for implementing the strategy of healthy China and actively responding to the aging of the population. However, the current literature on residents' awareness and willingness to participate is insufficient and presents large variations and limitations. Therefore, this study aims to systematically evaluate the awareness and willingness of Chinese residents to participate in internet + nursing service to comprehensively understand the level of awareness and acceptance of this emerging service model among Chinese residents and to provide strong support for relevant policy formulation and service optimization.
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December 2024
School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima 890-0075, Japan.
The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station accident underscored the critical role of public health nurses (PHNs) in managing evacuees during nuclear emergencies. Despite their importance, PHNs often lack sufficient knowledge and experience, which may make them anxious about this role. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with PHNs' anxiety about accepting evacuees and identify strategies to alleviate this anxiety.
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January 2025
Biostatistician, Research Development Unit, Barwon Health, Geelong, Australia.
Aim(s): To explore the acceptability and feasibility of using a trauma-informed communication tool to convey client needs to health professionals; and to understand the barriers and enablers for clients using the tool.
Design: Mixed methods design pilot study conducted by nurses from a regional community health service in Victoria, Australia, of purposively sampled clients who have a history of sexual assault and/or family violence and clinicians from a primary care service.
Methods: The investigators developed a pocket-sized communication card to convey clients' history of trauma and the clients' emotional and physical needs to health care providers.
Cureus
December 2024
Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, IND.
Introduction Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common causative agent for cervical cancer (CC) in women. Despite extensive initiatives, the acceptance and implementation of vaccinations have remained inadequate, hindering a significant impact on public health outcomes. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive assessment of the knowledge, awareness, and practices (KAP) scores of medical and dental students regarding HPV infection and vaccination.
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