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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health In Pakistan, Hajira Baig
Impact Of Covid-19 On Mental Health In Pakistan, Hajira Baig
English Language Institute
The main objective of this investigation is to demonstrate the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of health care providers, COVID-19 patients, and students in Pakistan.
Mental Health As Academic (Dis)Engagement Factor Of International Doctoral Students In Russia During Covid-19 Pandemic, Anna Grigoreva
Mental Health As Academic (Dis)Engagement Factor Of International Doctoral Students In Russia During Covid-19 Pandemic, Anna Grigoreva
English Language Institute
Doctorate students is traditionally a vulnerable group of students due to the big rely on the self-motivation, personal time-management, self-goal-orienting and general social isolation. Research on PhD experience shows the generally high level of anxiety and depression among PhD students comparing to the other groups of students. At the same time international students are traditionally more vulnerable for social changes than the rest of the students which makes this group of a special interest for the research. In this study we focus on the general barriers that international doctoral students faced during the pandemic.
Why Some People Consume Counterfeit Drugs In Benin, Maxime A. Ahouansou
Why Some People Consume Counterfeit Drugs In Benin, Maxime A. Ahouansou
English Language Institute
Despite the threat counterfeit drugs represent to health and the government’s endeavor to discourage their consumption, some people in Benin still prefer buying medicine in the underground economy. This research purported to understand the causes of the phenomenon. The research method used a survey of a sample of sixty-eight people randomly selected at Cotonou, a city with a population representative of Benin general population status regarding socio-economic conditions. The data about people's habits regarding drug consumption, monthly income, insurance coverage, and reasons why people chose to buy counterfeit medicines were collected and analyzed using Excel Spreadsheet. The analysis of those …
Harm Reduction In Prison Settings: A Relevant Approach To Reduce Hiv Transmission?, Amine Ghrabi
Harm Reduction In Prison Settings: A Relevant Approach To Reduce Hiv Transmission?, Amine Ghrabi
English Language Institute
Harm reduction defines a set of policies and interventions aiming to address the adverse health consequences associated with drug use. Compared to the general population, prisoners are disproportionally affected by HIV. Thanks to its strong emphasis on public health and human rights principles, harm reduction can effectively reduce transmission of HIV inside prison settings.