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Development and validation of a structured survey questionnaire on knowledge, attitude, preventive practice, and treatment-seeking behaviour regarding dengue among the resident population of Sabah, Malaysia: an exploratory factor analysis
(2021-12)
Background: Several studies have reported a significant association of knowledge, attitude and preventive practice (KAP) regarding dengue infection among community’s resident in endemic areas. In this study we aimed to ...
Social networks and HIV treatment adherence among people with HIV initiating treatment in rural Uganda and peri-urban South Africa
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-01)
Timely initiation of and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for improving HIV outcomes and
reducing HIV transmissibility. Social networks, or the social relationships individuals have with each other, ...
Different domains of dengue research in the Philippines: A systematic review and meta-analysis of questionnaire-based studies
(2021-12)
Background: Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease of humans worldwide, including southeast Asia region. This review provides a comprehensive overview of questionnaire- related dengue studies ...
Burden of antibiotic resistance among children with typhoid in Gadap Town, Karachi, Pakistan
(2022-02)
Background: Increasing antibiotic resistance by pathogenic bacteria is observed in poor sanitary conditions. The peak incidence of typhoid occurs between 5–15 years of age. This is the most common bacteraemic illness of ...
The COVID-19 Pandemic: A View From Vietnam
(American Journal of Public Health, 2020-08)
Vietnam can be considered a success story in its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of April 27, 2020, the country has had 270 cases (225 recovered), no deaths, and no new cases for the past 10 days (since April 18). ...
Biofilm Formation by Pathogenic Bacteria: Applying a Staphylococcus aureus Model to Appraise Potential Targets for Therapeutic Intervention
(2022-04)
Carried in the nasal passages by up to 30% of humans, Staphylococcus aureus is recognized to be a successful opportunistic pathogen. It is a frequent cause of infections of the upper respiratory tract, including sinusitis, ...
‘I need support to continue my Muay Thai career’: A qualitative study on social support amongst Muay Thai fighters in Thailand
(2023-06)
Most Muay Thai fighters in Thailand are from marginalized backgrounds. To succeed in their profession, social support plays a crucial role. This paper discusses the role of social support among Muay Thai fighters, that ...