Variable population prevalence estimates of germline TP53 variants: A gnomAD‐based analysis
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DOI: 10.1002/humu.23673
Abstract: Reports of variable cancer penetrance in Li–Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) have raised questions regarding the prevalence of pathogenic germline TP53 variants. We previously reported higher‐than‐expected population prevalence estimates in sequencing databases composed of individuals unselected for… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; tp53 variants; prevalence; germline tp53 ... See more keywords
Large‐scale functional LIPA variant characterization to improve birth prevalence estimates of lysosomal acid lipase deficiency
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DOI: 10.1002/humu.23837
Abstract: Lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by LIPA gene mutations that disrupt LAL activity. We performed in vitro functional testing of 149 LIPA variants to increase the understanding of the… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; lysosomal acid; prevalence; acid lipase ... See more keywords
Correcting for selection bias in HIV prevalence estimates: an application of sample selection models using data from population‐based HIV surveys in seven sub‐Saharan African countries
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DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25954
Abstract: Population‐based biomarker surveys are the gold standard for estimating HIV prevalence but are susceptible to substantial non‐participation (up to 30%). Analytical missing data methods, including inverse‐probability weighting (IPW) and multiple imputation (MI), are biased when… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; prevalence; population based; selection models ... See more keywords
Generalizability and comparability of prevalence estimates in the wild bird literature: methodological and epidemiological considerations
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DOI: 10.1017/s1466252320000043
Abstract: Abstract Wild birds have been the focus of a great deal of research investigating the epidemiology of zoonotic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in the environment. While enteric pathogens (e.g. Campylobacter, Salmonella, and E. coli O157:H7)… read more here.
Keywords: estimates wild; generalizability comparability; prevalence; wild bird ... See more keywords
The impact of improved data quality on the prevalence estimates of anthropometric measures using DHS datasets in India
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-89319-9
Abstract: The importance of data quality to correctly determine prevalence estimates of child anthropometric failures has been a contentious issue among policymakers and researchers. Our research objective was to ascertain the impact of improved DHS data… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; quality; impact; data quality ... See more keywords
Prevalence estimates of Helicobacter species infection in pancreatic and biliary tract cancers
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DOI: 10.1111/hel.12866
Abstract: Helicobacter pylori infection is a well‐established risk factor for gastric cancer and has been linked to other gastrointestinal diseases, including pancreatic and biliary tract cancers; however, the relevance of enterohepatic non‐H. pylori helicobacters to the… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; pancreatic biliary; estimates helicobacter; tract cancers ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Serious Emotional Disturbance Among U.S. Children: A Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201700145
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Prevalence estimates of child psychiatric disorders with severe impairment vary widely, and there is a critical need for precise estimates to inform clinical practice and policy in the United States. This study presents a… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; prevalence; emotional disturbance; serious emotional ... See more keywords
External validity of prevalence estimates from the national maternity surveys in England: The impact of response rate
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0242815
Abstract: Background Prevalence estimates from surveys with low response rates are prone to non-response bias if respondents and non-respondents differ on the outcome of interest. This study assessed the external validity of prevalence estimates of selected… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; response rate; survey; response ... See more keywords
Nothing but the truth? Effects of faking on the validity of the crosswise model
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0258603
Abstract: In self-reports, socially desirable responding threatens the validity of prevalence estimates for sensitive personal attitudes and behaviors. Indirect questioning techniques such as the crosswise model attempt to control for the influence of social desirability bias.… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; validity; model; direct questions ... See more keywords
Global and regional prevalence of disabilities among children and adolescents: Analysis of findings from global health databases
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.977453
Abstract: Objective The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require population-based data on children with disabilities to inform global policies and intervention programs. We set out to compare the prevalence estimates of disabilities among children and… read more here.
Keywords: health; million children; prevalence estimates; prevalence ... See more keywords
Global prevalence of developmental disabilities in children and adolescents: A systematic umbrella review
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1122009
Abstract: Aim The provisions of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for disability-inclusive education have stimulated a growing interest in ascertaining the prevalence of children with developmental disabilities globally. We aimed to systematically summarize the… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence estimates; prevalence; disabilities children; children adolescents ... See more keywords