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Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study (2023)
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Aim: The study aimed to investigate the association between physical activity and arterial stiffness in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ningbo, China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Metabolic Management Cent... Read More about Association Between Physical Activity and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Ningbo, China: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Factors associated with nonattendance at annual diabetes check-up in Ningbo, China: a case-control study (2023)
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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a grave issue in China. The annual check-up is recommended in clinical guidelines on T2DM. It plays an important role in monitoring and managing the condition and detecting and managing any comorbidities... Read More about Factors associated with nonattendance at annual diabetes check-up in Ningbo, China: a case-control study.

Lifestyle behaviours and associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A crosssectional study (2023)
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The burden of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in China is significant and growing, and this is reflected in high rates of T2DM in the city of Ningbo, China. Consequent impacts on morbidity, mortality, healthcare expenditure, and health-related quality of life... Read More about Lifestyle behaviours and associated factors among people with type 2 diabetes attending a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A crosssectional study.

Migrants’ living conditions, perceived health needs and implications for the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study (2023)
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Background and Aims: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is among the top public health concerns around the globe. Migrants, especially forced migrants, could be at higher risk of acquiring and transmitting AMR during their journeys or in host countries.... Read More about Migrants’ living conditions, perceived health needs and implications for the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance in the United Kingdom: a qualitative study.

Perceptions and Experiences of Undergraduate Students Regarding Social Media as a Tool for Government COVID-19-Related Messages: A Qualitative Study in Nottingham, UK (2023)
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The rise of social media has given way to its use as a form of public health communication. Previous research has shown social media-based interventions to be effective, particularly for university students. Social media was used as a tool for public... Read More about Perceptions and Experiences of Undergraduate Students Regarding Social Media as a Tool for Government COVID-19-Related Messages: A Qualitative Study in Nottingham, UK.

Ayurveda for managing non-communicable diseases in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: a qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of Ayurvedic practitioners and patients (2023)
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Background and Aims: Ayurveda is a traditional medicine that originated in the Indian subcontinent, and its use remains widespread in the Indian subcontinent, especially for managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is also becoming increasingly... Read More about Ayurveda for managing non-communicable diseases in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development: a qualitative systematic review protocol on experiences, perceptions, and perspectives of Ayurvedic practitioners and patients.

Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): a qualitative study exploring trial team’s facilitators and challenges in conducting a feasibility trial in India (2023)
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Background In India, around 77 million people are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yoga interventions can be effective in preventing T2DM. We conducted a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) in India, and the inte... Read More about Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP): a qualitative study exploring trial team’s facilitators and challenges in conducting a feasibility trial in India.

Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol (2023)
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The global burden of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension is high and increasing. Several systematic reviews suggest Yoga, an ancient mind-body discipline from the Indian subcontinent, is safe and can be beneficial for preventing and managing obesity,... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Delivering yoga to people with hypertension in the UK: A qualitative study to explore yoga providers' knowledge, experiences, and attitudes (2023)
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Background and Aims: Yoga has become increasingly popular in the world and the UK for improving health and well‐being. A growing body of research suggests that yoga could be used to improve the management of hypertension in addition to current manage... Read More about Delivering yoga to people with hypertension in the UK: A qualitative study to explore yoga providers' knowledge, experiences, and attitudes.

Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (2023)
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Introduction: Many Indians are at high risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The blood glucose level can be improved through a healthy lifestyle (such as physical activity and a healthy diet). Yoga can help in T2DM prevention, being a culturally a... Read More about Yoga Programme for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India: A Multicenter Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

Development process of a clinical guideline to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by Ayurvedic practitioners (2023)
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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a common chronic health condition, has major health and socioeconomic consequences. In the Indian subcontinent, it is a health condition for which individuals commonly consult Ayurvedic (traditional medica... Read More about Development process of a clinical guideline to manage type 2 diabetes in adults by Ayurvedic practitioners.

Content and quality of clinical practice guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review (2023)
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Introduction: Over the last few decades, India has witnessed an increase in the number of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Consequently, several clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed to assist western and traditional Ind... Read More about Content and quality of clinical practice guidelines for the management of type 2 diabetes in India: A systematic review.

Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among school attending adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A qualitative study exploring views and experiences of decision-makers in secondary schools (2022)
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Background and Aims: Schools represent a unique setting for promoting lifelong physical activity during critical development stages of life. Opportunities for in-school physical activity largely depend upon school-level policies, practices, and admin... Read More about Barriers and facilitators of physical activity among school attending adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A qualitative study exploring views and experiences of decision-makers in secondary schools.

A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol (2022)
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Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common chronic condition with significant health and socioeconomic consequences. In Nepal, T2DM is a common disease for which people consult ayurvedic (traditional medical system) practitioners and... Read More about A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol.

Dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes with the care received at a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross‐sectional study (2022)
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Aim: The study aimed to assess the dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with the care that they received at a diabetes outpatient clinic in Ningbo, China and to determine the associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional... Read More about Dissatisfaction of people with type 2 diabetes with the care received at a diabetes clinic in Ningbo, China: A cross‐sectional study.

Effects of mobile technology-based interventions for promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being among young people in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol (2022)
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Objective: This review will aim to examine the effectiveness of mobile-based technologies implemented in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) among young people (10-24 years) to promote their mental health and psychosocial wellbeing. Such promotio... Read More about Effects of mobile technology-based interventions for promoting mental health and psychosocial well-being among young people in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol.