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 ...

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 ...

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 The commercial determinants of health (CDoH) are a rapidly growing field of research and global health priority. Despite being disproportionately affected, Indigenous Peoples’ voices and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Objectives Outward medical tourism is when people seek medical treatment in a different country to the one they live in. We ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Purpose Few studies have examined how psychosocial risk and protective factors in adolescence shape mental health outcomes ...

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by impairments in social ...