Introduction Health literacy is the set of values, the body of education, and the network and skills individuals, families, and communities require to manage their health. Health literacy is essential as it helps you make informed health-related decisions. Studies (noted below) have corroborated that health literacy is a strong parameter for predicting health status. Health… Read More
IN BRIEF For easier reading this article is broken down into the following sections: IN DETAIL 1.0 Introduction Lupus is a long-term condition that causes joint pain, skin rashes and tiredness. And, although there is no cure, symptoms can improve if treatment starts early. It is difficult to say how lupus will affect you, because… Read More
Research Paper Title Challenges with strengthening exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis and comorbid obesity: a qualitative study with patients and physiotherapists. Background Explore challenges associated with implementing a home-based strengthening exercise programme for people with knee osteoarthritis and comorbid obesity. Methods Qualitative study embedded within a randomised controlled trial comparing two home-based strengthening programmes… Read More
Research Paper Title Deportation of non-citizen military veterans: A critical analysis of implications for the right to health. Abstract Military personnel are commonly exposed to health-harming conditions during their service, resulting in higher rates of physical and mental health conditions compared with the general population. In an era of mass deportations, it is notable that… Read More
Research Paper Title Resilience, Stress, Stigma, and Barriers to Mental Healthcare in U.S. Air Force Nursing Personnel. Background Stigma may deter military service members from seeking mental health (MH) services. Previously, substantial proportions of U.S. Air Force (USAF) registered nurses and medical technicians reported concerns about stigma with accessing MH services; in particular, that unit… Read More
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