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BMC Public Health
January 2025
Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Background: To ensure fair access to TB screening, early diagnosis of TB infections, and timely starting of appropriate treatment, mobile technology tools provide convenience and feasibility for communities with limited infrastructure. This study aimed to assess the intention to use mobile-based TB screening among HIV patients in Debre Tabor Town Public health facilities, in Ethiopia.
Method: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 423 HIV patients.
Epilepsia
January 2025
Department of Neurology, Neurocritical Care, and Neurorehabilitation, Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Member of European Reference Network EpiCARE, Christian Doppler University Hospital, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.
Objective: People with epilepsy (PWEs) often face difficulties in obtaining or keeping employment. To determine the views on this topic of the heads of human resources (HHRs) and occupational physicians (OCPs).
Method: Twelve HHRs and five OCPs underwent a telephone interview concerning the opportunities and limitations of job applications for PWEs.
Clin Neuropsychol
January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division), University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been associated with structural and functional brain changes and cognitive impairment in sleep clinic samples. Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at increased risk of OSA compared to community samples, and many experience chronic cognitive disability. However, the impact of OSA on cognitive outcome after TBI is unknown.
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January 2025
Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
Background: With the population ageing, more victims of community crime are likely to be older adults. The psychological impact of crime on older victims is significant and sustained, but only feasibility trials have been published regarding potential interventions. The integration of public health and care services and cross-agency working is recommended, but there is little information on how this should be undertaken.
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January 2025
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, 5858 Ch. de la Côte des Neiges, Montreal, QC, H3S 1Z1, Canada.
Background: Virtual care (VC) for dementia in primary care settings is an important aspect of healthcare delivery in Canada. However, the evidence informing optimal and sustainable provision of VC for persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners is scarce. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe the frequency of VC use, (2) identify characteristics of PLWD, care partners, and family physicians (FPs) that are associated with the use of VC, and (3) explore FPs' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to provide VC for PLWD and their care partners.
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