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Social, economic and environmental risk factors for acute lower respiratory infections among children under five years of age in Rwanda
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: In low and middle-income countries, acute lower respiratory illness is responsible for roughly 1 in every 5 child deaths. Rwanda has made major health system improvements including its community health worker ... -
Socially indiscriminate attachment behavior in the Strange Situation: Convergent and discriminant validity in relation to caregiving risk, later behavior problems, and attachment insecurity
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2009)Socially indiscriminate attachment behavior has been repeatedly observed among institutionally reared children. Socially indiscriminate behavior has also been associated with aggression and hyperactivity. However, available ... -
Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer consensus statement on immunotherapy for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma
(BioMed Central, 2016)Immunotherapy has produced durable clinical benefit in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer (RCC). In the past, patients treated with interferon-alpha (IFN) and interleukin-2 (IL-2) have achieved complete responses, ... -
Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine Guidelines on Preoperative Screening and Assessment of Adult Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016)The purpose of the Society of Anesthesia and Sleep Medicine guideline on preoperative screening and assessment of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is to present recommendations based on the available ... -
Society of Surgical Oncology–American Society for Radiation Oncology–American Society of Clinical Oncology Consensus Guideline on Margins for Breast-Conserving Surgery with Whole-Breast Irradiation in Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
(Springer International Publishing, 2016)Purpose Controversy exists regarding the optimal negative margin width for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) treated with breast-conserving surgery and whole-breast irradiation. Methods: A multidisciplinary consensus panel ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of anticipated acceptance of an oral cholera vaccine in Western Kenya
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2012)Determinants of anticipated acceptance of an oral cholera vaccine (OCV) were studied in urban and rural communities of Western Kenya. An explanatory model interview administered to 379 community residents assessed anticipated ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of timely and delayed treatment of Buruli ulcer: Implications for disease control
(Springer Science + Business Media, 2012)Introduction: Public health programmes recommend timely medical treatment for Buruli ulcer (BU) infection to prevent pre-ulcer conditions from progressing to ulcers, to minimise surgery, disabilities and the socio-econo ... -
Socio-cultural determinants of treatment delay for childhood malaria in southern Ghana
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2006)We studied socio-cultural determinants of timely appropriate treatment seeking for children under 5 years suspected of having a perceived malaria-related illness. Caretakers of children with suspected malaria were interviewed ... -
Socio-Cultural Factors Explaining Timely and Appropriate Use of Health Facilities for Degedege in South-Eastern Tanzania
(BMC, 2009-06-29)Background Convulsions is one of the key signs of severe malaria among children under five years of age, potentially leading to serious complications or death. Several studies of care-seeking behaviour have revealed that ... -
Sociocultural and Structural Factors Contributing to Delays in Treatment for Children with Severe Malaria: A Qualitative Study in Southwestern Uganda
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2015)Malaria is a leading cause of pediatric mortality, and Uganda has among the highest incidences in the world. Increased morbidity and mortality are associated with delays to care. This qualitative study sought to characterize ... -
Sociocultural Context of Suicidal Behaviour in the Sundarban Region of India
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)The role of mental illness in nonfatal deliberate self-harm (DSH) is controversial, especially in Asian countries. This prospective study examined the role of psychiatric disorders, underlying social and situational problems, ... -
Sociocultural Determinants of Anticipated Oral Cholera Vaccine Acceptance in Three African Settings: A Meta-Analytic Approach
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2016-01-14)Background Controlling cholera remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. In areas where access to safe water and sanitation are limited, oral cholera vaccine (OCV) can save lives. Establishment of a global ... -
Sociocultural Determinants of Anticipated Vaccine Acceptance for Acute Watery Diarrhea in Early Childhood in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
(American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2013-09)Rotavirus and oral cholera vaccines have the potential to reduce diarrhea-related child mortality in low-income settings and are recommended by the World Health Organization. Uptake of vaccination depends on community ... -
Sociodemographic factors associated with the use of mental health services in depressed adults: results from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES)
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: The aims of this study were to determine the utilization of mental health services (MHSs) by adults with a depressive mood and to identify the influencing sociodemographic factors, using a nationwide representative ... -
Socioeconomic and Other Social Stressors and Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Youth: A Systematic Review of Less Studied Risk Factors
(Public Library of Science, 2013)Background: Socioeconomic disadvantage and other social stressors in childhood have been linked with cardiometabolic diseases in adulthood; however the mechanisms underlying these observed associations and the timing of ... -
Socioeconomic Determinants of Bullying in the Workplace: A National Representative Sample in Japan
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Bullying in the workplace is an increasingly recognized threat to employee health. We sought to test three hypotheses related to the determinants of workplace bullying: power distance at work; safety climate; and frustration ... -
Socioeconomic Status and Other Related Factors of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in the South Korean Adult Population Based on a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Purpose We investigated the association between seasonal influenza vaccination in South Korea and socioeconomic status (SES) as well as other potential related factors. Methods: The study was based on data obtained in the ... -
Socioeconomic Status Correlates with the Prevalence of Advanced Coronary Artery Disease in the United States
(Public Library of Science, 2012)Background: Increasingly studies have identified socioeconomic factors adversely affecting healthcare outcomes for a multitude of diseases. To date, however, there has not been a study correlating socioeconomic details ... -
Socioeconomic Status Determines COVID-19 Incidence and Related Mortality in Santiago, Chile
(2021-01-15)The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted dense urban populations particularly hard. Here, we provide an in-depth characterization of disease incidence and mortality patterns, and their dependence ... -
Socioeconomic status is associated with reduced lung function in China: an analysis from a large cross-sectional study in Shanghai
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: An inverse association between socioeconomic status and pulmonary function has emerged in many studies. However, the mediating factors in this relationship are poorly understood, and might be expected to differ ...