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The quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis in Portugal

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis significantly affects the quality of life of those suffering from this specific condition. Objective: To assess the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis and analyse the correlation between the disease and its associated effects and different sociodemographic,...

Factors related to mental health problems in nursing students: a multicenter study

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought consequences to the mental health of the undergraduate population of nursing programs. Objective: To identify the factors associated with mental health disturbances among university students in nursing programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Me...

Religious/spiritual coping in people with chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered a public health problem due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. Objective: To assess religious/spiritual coping in people with chronic kidney disease as a strategy for coping with the disease. Materials and Methods: This quantitative explora...

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards COVID-19 and associated factors in the mexican population

Introduction: The COVID-19 disease has been one of the most harmful pandemics for humanity; therefore, ensuring adherence to preventive and control measures is essential. This adherence largely depends on the population's knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19. Objective: To identify ...

Knowledge and practice of preconception care among women in southeastern México

Introduction: Preconception care is intended to increase the chances of a favorable perinatal outcome; little is known about it in low- and middle-income countries in Latin America Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and practices of PCC and its relationship with sociodemographic and obstetric character...

Effect of virtual reality distraction on venipuncture pain in children in the emergency room

Introduction: Virtual reality (VR) as a distraction strategy has been used in healthcare centers; however, the evidence is inconsistent in demonstrating VR's effect on pain control during venipuncture. Objective: To describe the effect of VR on pain during the venipuncture process in children and adolesc...

Prevalence of psychoactive substance use in men who have sexual relationships with men, Colombia

Introduction: The use of psychoactive substances (PS) in the population is a current problem that affects a large part of humanity, with diverse consequences. Objective: To analyze the factors associated with the consumption of PS among men who have sex with other men (MSM) in three Colombian cities. Mat...

Sleep quality and job satisfaction in Spanish nurses: the consequences of COVID-19

Introduction: Sleep is fundamental to the quality of life and can affect individuals' well-being and mental health. Objective: This study analyzed sleep quality and job satisfaction among Spanish nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using th...

Lifestyle adaptations in cardiometabolic patients after COVID-19

Introduction: Numerous factors contribute over time to changes in lifestyle behaviors, and the COVID-19 pandemic not only altered individuals' routines but also influenced the factors affecting their chronic conditions. Objective: To understand the perception of patients with cardiometabolic diseases reg...

Analysis of health outcomes in acute myocardial infarction: A value-based healthcare approach

Introduction: Understanding the impact of value-based healthcare and various healthcare payment models on the health outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is pivotal for guiding clinical strategies and decisions. Objective: To compare health outcomes and costs associated with health...