BACKGROUND: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) poses a significant public health challenge in Thailand, with notably high incidence rates. This study aimed to compare the performance of spatial prediction models using Machine Learning techniques to analyze the...
BACKGROUND: Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a critical transitional stage between normal aging and Alzheimer's disease, and its early identification is essential for delaying disease progression.
INTRODUCTION: Informed contraceptive choice is declared when a woman selects a methods of contraceptive after receiving comprehensive information on available alternatives, side effects, and management if adverse effect happens. Access to contracepti...
BACKGROUND: The incidence of cardiovascular metabolic diseases (CMD) continues to rise among middle-aged and elderly populations, affecting not only physical health but also significantly increasing the risk of depression. This study aims to construc...
INTRODUCTION: Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots could potentially provide information on sensitive topics, including sexual health, to the public. However, their performance compared to nurses and across different AI chatbots, particularly in the...
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization has highlighted the risk of Disease X, urging pandemic preparedness. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be the first Disease X; therefore, understanding the epidemiological experiences of COVID-19 is c...
BACKGROUND: Understanding the complex interplay between life course exposures, such as adverse childhood experiences and environmental factors, and disease risk is essential for developing effective public health interventions. Traditional epidemiolo...
INTRODUCTION: Tobacco use during pregnancy is a significant public health concern, associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Despite its critical importance, comprehensive data on tobacco use among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa i...
BACKGROUND: Globally, 27% of ever-partnered women aged 15-49 have experienced physical, sexual, or intimate partner violence at least once in their lifetime. In Saudi Arabia, domestic violence (DV) remains a concern despite cultural and economic adva...