Background: Population ageing is a significant new demographic challenge for India in the twenty-first century. The social security schemes launched by the Government of India are essential and may be

Background: The global burden of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurocognitive disabilities (NDDs) is significant, yet evidence from sub-Saharan Africa remains scarce. Objective: This study aimed

Background: Organ transplantation is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its importance, India faces a critical shortage of organs, with a donation rate of only

Background: Hypoglycemia symptoms awareness is indispensable for effective management critical to avert serious complications and potentially life-threatening outcomes. The objective of the study was

Background: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs with non-specific GI symptoms and tends to occur in clinical correlation with irritable bowel syndrome. The knowledge regarding the awar

Background: Hemorrhoids, enlarged blood vessels in the anal region, often develop due to straining during bowel movements. They can be classified as internal or external and typically present as painl

Background: Appropriate infant feeding influences child survival and development. This 2005-2006 study assessed maternal perceptions and reported practices in rural Agra and contextualised findings us

Background: Food–drug interactions are an important clinical issue as food can significantly alter drug bioavailability and pharmacodynamic effects, leading to reduced efficacy or increased toxicity.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a structured awareness training program on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) students regarding vaccine vigilance and Adverse

Context:  Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are common health problems among women of reproductive age and contribute significantly to morbidity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. A

Background: Childhood immunization remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient public health interventions for preventing vaccine-preventable diseases and reducing under-five mortality. Howev

Background: Nigeria's public health system faces a multifaceted workforce crisis characterized by accelerating emigration of health professionals, an aging workforce approaching retirement, and chroni

Background: Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Sudan, disproportionately affecting rural and conflict-displaced populations with limited access to healthcare services. Climatic factors

Objective: To investigate the prevailing knowledge-practice gap and determinants regarding breastfeeding among mothers attending a tertiary care facility in Patna, Bihar. Study design: A Cross-section

Background and Objective: Sexual violence remains a major concern for health systems. It also affects men. Although data are available in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)