Impact of pre-departure preparation on the health and wellbeing of Australian gap year travellers: A quasi-experimental study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2020.101682
Abstract: BACKGROUND Medical problems are prevalent among young travellers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted to investigate the impact of country-specific pre-departure preparation in the occurrence of medical and psychological problems among Australian gap year. METHODS Participants… read more here.
Keywords: departure preparation; gap year; pre departure; year ... See more keywords
The role research gap years play in a successful dermatology match.
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15964
Abstract: BACKGROUND A new trend includes taking a dedicated year away from medical school to complete a research fellowship. There is minimal data on the benefit of a gap year. We aimed to identify if a… read more here.
Keywords: research; dermatology; match; year ... See more keywords
Sexual and reproductive health and rights knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of adolescent learners from three South African townships: qualitative findings from the Girls Achieve Power (GAP Year) Trial
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DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13588.2
Abstract: Background: Adolescence is a time of psycho-social and physiological changes, with increased associated health risks including vulnerability to pregnancy, HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and gender-based violence. Adolescent learners, from three townships in South Africa, participated… read more here.
Keywords: rights knowledge; health; adolescent learners; gap year ... See more keywords