Introduction High-risk pregnant women with physical or obstetric complications may develop depression and anxiety disorders that may worsen depending on the consequences of treatment and management ...

Objective This prospective longitudinal study of a general population sample investigates whether maternal experience of out-of-home care (OHC) constitutes an independent risk factor for the ...

Background The carbon footprint of end-to-end healthcare deliveries by the National Health Service in England totalled 25.0 megatons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2019. Optimal and ...

Introduction Maternal and child mortality has markedly decreased worldwide over the past few decades. Despite this success, the decline remains unequal across countries and is overall insufficient to ...

Introduction The increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among women of reproductive age poses significant health risks for both mothers and their fetuses. Optimising blood glucose ...

Objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality in Nepal. Risk perception is crucial for the prevention of CVD-related behaviours. This study assessed CVD risk perceptions ...

Objective To assess prevalence and associated factors of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among patients with severe mood disorders (SMDs). Design An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Introduction Psychosocial safety climate (PSC) is increasingly recognised as an important organisational resource for promoting mental health at work and preventing psychosocial risks, which are ...

Objectives To investigate the determinants of healthcare-seeking behaviour using five context-relevant clinical vignettes. The analysis deals with three issues: whether and where to seek modern care ...

Introduction The concept of patient-centred care (PCC) is changing the way healthcare is understood, accepted and delivered. The Institute of Medicine has defined PCC as 1 of its 6 aims to improve ...

Objectives The aim of this study was to elucidate the impact of nutritional status on survival per Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) in patients ...

Objective Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common disorder worldwide which carries an important economic burden. We conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis to assess the role of alcohol ...