SinoXivObjectives Although early-life nutritional deprivation has been linked to multiple chronic conditions in adulthood, its relationship with frailty remains insufficiently explored. This study aimed to i...
Purpose Severe obesity is associated with substantial psychosocial burden, including poorer body image, lower self-esteem, and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Although these outcomes ...
Background: High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is a leading cause of anogenital cancers and disproportionately affects men who have sex with men (MSM), particularly in low-and middle-income countr...
The gliovascular unit (GVU), a specialized interface between the brain and the vascular system, assembles and matures after birth and establishes essential homeostatic functions, including blood–brain...
Background Digital interventions designed to expand access to sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection (STBBI) testing are promoted to advance equitable health services. Yet many remain pilot pr...
Background Youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health (YFSRH) services are central to improving youth health outcomes. Despite national standards in Ethiopia, implementation challenges persist. Hea...
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest and inter-rater reliability of lower-limb isometric strength assessments using handheld dynamometry, and to examine the magnitude of inter-limb ...
Background Dyspareunia is characterized by pain occurring before, during, or after sexual intercourse and has a multifactorial etiology involving biological, hormonal, and psychosocial factors. It can...
Adolescents may encounter peer victimization because of their socially stigmatized or devalued identities and traits, referred to as stigma-based peer victimization (SBPV). All forms of SBPV are harmf...
