PCSK9 INHIBITOR INITIATION AMONG VETERANS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 AHA/ACC BLOOD CHOLESTEROL GUIDELINES
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)30860-3
Abstract: Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitor antibodies (PCSK9i) have been shown prevent cardiovascular disease events in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Analyzing the characteristics of patients who initiate and do not initiate a PCSK9i… read more here.
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The association between gender roles and smoking initiation among women and adolescent girls
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DOI: 10.1080/09589236.2019.1693985
Abstract: ABSTRACT Smoking cigarettes is a leading global cause of preventable death and disease. Men historically smoke more than women, but the prevalence of smoking among women in low and middle-income countries is increasing at an… read more here.
Keywords: initiation; smoking initiation; gender roles; among women ... See more keywords
Optimizing Test and Treat in Malawi: health care worker perspectives on barriers and facilitators to ART initiation among HIV-infected clients who feel healthy
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2020.1728830
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Test and Treat has been widely adopted throughout sub-Saharan Africa, whereby all HIV-positive individuals initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately upon diagnosis and continue for life. However, clients who feel healthy may delay ART… read more here.
Keywords: initiation; among hiv; art initiation; health ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Early Sexual Initiation among College Students in Southwest Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/8855276
Abstract: Background Early age at first sexual practice is a public health issue and now common around the world especially in the developing countries. The development of effective strategies to reduce the adverse consequences of early… read more here.
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Impact of Prenatal Education on Breastfeeding Initiation Among Low-Income Women
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DOI: 10.1177/0890117120925342
Abstract: Purpose: To determine whether participants in the Baby Talk prenatal education program were more likely to initiate breastfeeding than nonparticipants. Design: Retrospective cohort study comparing women with a singleton pregnancy who were enrolled in Baby… read more here.
Keywords: breastfeeding initiation; initiation among; baby talk; prenatal education ... See more keywords
Tobacco smoking initiation among students in Samoa and health concerns
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258669
Abstract: Background High prevalence of tobacco smoking among young students remains a serious health concern given the positive association between smoking and NCDs. More recently, some studies also noted young smokers were more likely to get… read more here.
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Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Marketing and Initiation Among Youth and Young Adults
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-3601
Abstract: In this study, we examine if ENDS product marketing predicts subsequent ENDS initiation among youth and young adults using 2.5 years of data from 2 longitudinal cohorts. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)… read more here.
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Predictors of smoking initiation among Thai adolescents from low-income backgrounds: A case study of Nakhon Pathom low-cost housing estates
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DOI: 10.18332/tid/145143
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Globally, an estimated 1.3 billion people in the world smoke tobacco products, of which more than 8 million die annually. A disproportionate number of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries like Thailand.… read more here.
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Determinants of Statin Initiation Among Adult Diabetic Patients in Bonga, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s283993
Abstract: Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic degenerative disease associated with a high risk of chronic complications and comorbidities. According t the World Health Organization, 16.7 million people worldwide die of cardiovascular diseases each year.… read more here.
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Evaluation of timeliness of treatment initiation among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2015
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DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v54i2s.12
Abstract: Summary Background We evaluated timeliness and factors influencing treatment initiation (TI) among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB+) patients in Brong Ahafo Region (BAR), Ghana. Design and Setting We conducted a cross-sectional study in health facilities… read more here.
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