The Open Public Health Journal

Volume 19, 2026

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REVIEW ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445451625260330200500 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Drones in the Outreach and Accessibility of Healthcare in Remote Areas of Rajasthan, India Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445451625 [Electronic Publication Date: May 12, 2026] Amit Kumar Mittal, Mamta Patel, Tanuja Rajial, Debashis Dutta and Kuldeep Singh Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445434080260122604281 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Withdrawn: Association of Circulating Biomarkers with Disease Severity in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749442604281 [Electronic Publication Date: May 06, 2026] Mahdiyeh Hedayati Moghadam, Ali Kamali, Rasoul Raesi, Najmeh Afsharpour, Sajedeh Mohsenbeigi, Sholeh Khajouei Nia, Habibe Vazirinasab, Yousef Baghcheghi and Salman Daneshi View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445411061251006065042 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Strengthening Policy Implementation: A Practice Model for 72-hour Assessments of Involuntary Mental Health Care Users Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445411061 [Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2026] Ontlotlile Innocentia Mpheng, Leepile Alfred Sehularo, Miriam Mamphamo Moagi and Gaotswake Patience Kovane Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445423711260408200418 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Trends and Factors associated with Stunting and Underweight among Early Grade Learners in Low-Quintile Schools in Johannesburg, South Africa (2020–2022) Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445423711 [Electronic Publication Date: April 13, 2026] Sello Matshidiso, Phiri Million, Fikani Nosoyiso, Musonda Emmanuel and Patel Leila Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445439399260406051014 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Cesarean Section Rates, Indications, and Immediate Outcomes at a National Referral Hospital in Botswana: A Retrospective Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445439399 [Electronic Publication Date: April 09, 2026] Abebe Sorsa Badacho, Onteletse Cathrine Kula and Juliet CY Nyasulu Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445433456251210195121 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. “Why Patients drift away”: A Qualitative Study to Explore Factors associated with Loss to Follow-up of Patients Living with HIV in the DIMAMO Surveillance Area in Limpopo Province Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445433456 [Electronic Publication Date: March 31, 2026] Tsakani Millicent Maluleke, Mxolisi Welcome Ngwenya, Nkateko Linneth Mabila and Livhuwani Muthelo Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445430873251203210552 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Contraceptive Choices and Attachment Voices: A Study at the University of Limpopo Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445430873 [Electronic Publication Date: March 31, 2026] C. Van Wyk, P.M. Mothapo and Kathryn Nel Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
REVIEW ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445455849260319113000 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. The use of Experience-based Co-design with Patients and Health Care Professionals in Development of an Intervention for Integrated HIV and NCDs Care in Health Care Settings: A Systematic Review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445455849 [Electronic Publication Date: March 27, 2026] Nthuseni Sharon Murudi-Manganye, Silingene Joyce Ngcobo, Lufuno Makhado, Leepile Alfred Sehularo, Sheilla Hlamalani Mboweni and Nombulelo Veronica Sepeng Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445436338251112094329 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Frequency of Low Birth Weight and Assessment of Anthropometric Parameters in Pediatric Celiac Disease Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445436338 [Electronic Publication Date: March 25, 2026] Fateme Sadat Mirrashidi, Fahimeh Jafari, Rasoul Raesi, Kiavash Hushmandi, Mohammadreza Naghibi, Reza Morovatshoar, Elaheh Abiri and Salman Daneshi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445431942260216100033 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. A Systematic Review of the Rate of Attainment in Controlling Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445431942 [Electronic Publication Date: March 17, 2026] Salman Daneshi, Saeideh Salari, Rasoul Raesi, Mohamad Saeidi Goraghani, Mahdieh Ardaneh, Ahad Ashrafi Asgarabad, Ali Reza Yusefi and Kiavash Hushmandi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445436340251226054842 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Examining the Relationship between Spiritual Health, Depression, and Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Study among Medical Sciences Students at Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Iran Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445436340 [Electronic Publication Date: March 17, 2026] Asma Afsharmanesh, Reza Faryabi, Amirhossein Mollaienezhad, Rasoul Raesi, Kiavash Hushmandi and Salman Daneshi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
CASE REPORTDOI: 10.2174/0118749445439139260204094639 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Williams Syndrome Presenting with Recurrent and Persistent Vomiting: A Case Report Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445439139 [Electronic Publication Date: March 16, 2026] Fateme Sadat Mirrashidi, Rasoul Raesi and Salman Daneshi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445435362260202201643 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients in Bojanala, South Africa Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445435362 [Electronic Publication Date: March 11, 2026] Mogatwe Kelebogile Sylvia, Kabongo Cila Dominique, Tumbo John, Yoko Jean Loius Mata, Mpinda Beya and Kgoebane Stevens Aaron Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445431680260121064724 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Tuberculosis in Low- and Middle-income Countries: A Critical Analysis of Health System Barriers and the Promise of Artificial Intelligence Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445431680 [Electronic Publication Date: March 11, 2026] David Baba and Ba-Etilayoo Atinga Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445375708250307050529 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Health Risk Behaviour Engagement among Grades 4-7 Learners in South Africa Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445375708 [Electronic Publication Date: March 10, 2026] Kurt John Daniels, Nomzamo Chemane and Hamilton Pharaoh Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445444032251106080550 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency among Pregnant Women in Dodoma, Tanzania Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445444032 [Electronic Publication Date: March 10, 2026] Antony I. Anatoli, Clara Mollay and Teckla Angelo Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445432049251202064823 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Identifying and Understanding the Patterns of Handwriting Difficulties among School Students in North Chennai, South India Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445432049 [Electronic Publication Date: March 09, 2026] Pattusamy Raghuram, Sethuraman Lakshmanan, Narasimhan Udayakumar, Aladi Gokul and Ramachandran Padmanabhan Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445420507251126080354 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Analgesia During Heel Lance in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Evaluating Non-nutritive Sucking Interventions Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445420507 [Electronic Publication Date: March 05, 2026] Negarin Akbari, Zahra Sabzi and Javad Nadali Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445451237260226051346 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Understanding and Preventing Gender-based Intimate Partner Violence among West African Immigrants of Washington State, USA Community-based Participatory Research Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445451237 [Electronic Publication Date: March 04, 2026] Rabi Yunusa, Patience Binambiba Jaman, Ania Tureczek, Pa Ousman Joof and David Mukasa Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445442180260223075700 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Predicting Preventive Behaviors of Osteoporosis Based on Health Belief Model among Menopausal Women: A Descriptive-correlational Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445442180 [Electronic Publication Date: March 03, 2026] Salar Majidi-Sakani, Behrouz Fathi, Hamidreza Khalkhali, Jamileh Amirzadeh-Iranagh and Alireza Didarloo Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445428394260216113643 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Job Stress, Fatigue, and Happiness among Iranian Nurses Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445428394 [Electronic Publication Date: March 03, 2026] Mohammad Amiri, Hossein Varmaziyari, Mohammad Bagher Sohrabi, Elham Sadeghi and Ahmad Khosravi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445456022260212070202 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Burden of Depressive Disorders in Indonesia: Trends and Spatiotemporal Analysis of DALYs Lost by Gender and Age, 1990–2021 Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445456022 [Electronic Publication Date: March 03, 2026] Mohamad Anis Fahmi, Santi Martini and Arief Hargono Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445441060260212051151 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. The Role of Herbal Supplements in Type 2 Diabetes Management: An Evidence from a Systematic Review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445441060 [Electronic Publication Date: February 26, 2026] Abdullah Almaqhawi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445418361251112113856 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Enhancing Virtual Learning in Medical Education: Strategies Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic in Iran Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445418361 [Electronic Publication Date: February 26, 2026] Parvaneh Isfahani, Sara Taheri, Maryam Saadati, Fatemeh Kazemi and Mahnaz Afshari Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
MINI-REVIEW ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445425571251104012328 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Migraine and Multiple Sclerosis Across the Female Reproductive Lifespan: Insights for the Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Neurologists: A narrative review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445425571 [Electronic Publication Date: February 25, 2026] Mufeed Akram Taha, Esraa Abdulkareem Mohammed and Wassan Nori Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
CASE REPORTDOI: 10.2174/0118749445436396251205160234 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Fibular Hemimelia in a Young Boy with Delayed Diagnosis and Challenging Parental Decision: A Case Report and Review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445436396 [Electronic Publication Date: February 25, 2026] Muna Abdul Ghani Zghair, Wassan Nori Mohammed Hassan, Sumaya Alrawi and Shaymaa Khalid Abdulqader Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445431349251219053855 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. A Cross-Sectional Study on the Competency in Delivering Health Services among Barangay Health Workers in Metro Vigan: Basis for the Conduct of a Competency-based Training Program Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445431349 [Electronic Publication Date: February 20, 2026] Francis Don L. Nero Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445437337260127062743 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Association between Working Memory Deficits and Iron Deficiency Anemia Status among Elementary School Children in Jakarta, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Study using the Working Memory Rating Scale Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445437337 [Electronic Publication Date: February 19, 2026] Nila F. Moeloek, Ray Wagiu Basrowi, Tonny Sundjaya, Kianti Raisa Darusman, Eric Tjoeng and Dessy Pratiwi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
CORRIGENDUMDOI: 10.2174/0118749445415226250922601271 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Corrigendum to: Nurse Compliance with Medical Waste Management Protocols: An Observational Study at Indonesian Hospitals Volume: 19 (2026): e18749442601271 [Electronic Publication Date: February 16, 2026] Setia Megawati Hutajulu, Arifah Devi Fitriani and Nuraini View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
REVIEW ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445421003251104061253 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Mapping a Decade of Breast Cancer Research in Morocco: A Bibliometric Analysis (2010–2022) Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445421003 [Electronic Publication Date: February 16, 2026] Fatima-Ezzahra Azzouzi, Saloua Lamtali, Samira Essoli, Majda Sebbani, Mohamed Amine and Latifa Adarmouch Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445439268260119042404 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Perception of Community Pharmacy Staff toward the COVID-19 Vaccination and Adverse Events: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey approach in the Twin Cities of Pakistan Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445439268 [Electronic Publication Date: February 13, 2026] Iqra Zulqarnain, Mohammad Alsaweed, Kaleem Ullah, Shazia Batool, Aamna Shah, Shujaat Ali Khan, Muhammad Ali, Ifrah Arif, Hamdah Omar, Raahim Ali and Nargis Aman Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445453288260130052630 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Analysis of CD4 Count in People Living with HIV: An Additive Negative Binomial Mixed-effects Modeling of Longitudinal Data Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445453288 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Ashenafi Yirga, Dawit Ayele, Henry Mwambi, Mosa Moshabela, Till Bärnighausen and Sileshi Melesse Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445424980260202101630 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. A Systematic Literature Review of Husband’s Support for the Incidence of Postpartum Depression in Indonesia Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445424980 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Nasrilia Rahmadina, Simanjuntak Widya Linawati, Salsabila Hana Husniah Khairunnisa, Ray Wagiu Basrowi and Dela Riadi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445447897260202111202 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Social Well-being, Emotional Intelligence, and Quality of Life in Medical Sciences Students in Northeastern Iran Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445447897 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Mohammad Amiri, Amir Reza Ghasemi, Elham Sadeghi and Ahmad Khosravi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445412461251216063041 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. The Effect of Internet-based Cognitive-behavioral Approach on Sexual Intimacy of Women with Spouses having Spinal Cord Injuries: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445412461 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Mahshid Bokaie, Maryam Malboubi and Fatemehsadat Aghaiemeibodi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445443765260130234125 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. Assessment of Barriers, Perceptions, and Improvement Strategies Related to Rapid Response Team (RRT) Activation: A Comparative Study in an Oncology Setting Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445443765 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Omar Ayaad, Rawan Ibrahim, Hasan Shouaib, Ghalia AlHasani, Khalid Al-Baimani, Jehan AlAbri, Mohamad Majed, Julie Casocot, Athar AlKhirbash, Rajini Kausalya, Ghina Ghauche, Kefah Hassan, Aref Zribi and Karimeldin Khalifa Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445420131260114041333 All articles published in Open Public Health Journal are now available worldwide under an open-access license. No specific permission is required to reuse all or part of the Open Public Health Journal article, including figures and tables. Any part of an article published under a Creative Commons CC BY license may be copied without permission as long as the original material is clearly referenced. https://openpublichealthjournal.com/open-access-policy.php. A Comparative Study of ARIMA, ARFIMA and ARIMA-ARFIMA Models in Predicting Under-five Mortality Rate in Four East-African Nations Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445420131 [Electronic Publication Date: February 12, 2026] Welcome J. Dlamini, Sileshi F. Melesse and Henry G. Mwambi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
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