Background Public health initiatives seek to modify lifestyle behaviours associated with risk
(eg, diet, exercise, and smoking), but underpinning psychological and affective processes …

Innovations in public health research and evidence-based interventions targeting chronic
and infectious diseases are only effective if they reach their target populations. Individuals …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a debilitating chronic health
problem and can be fatal if left untreated. Illness perceptions are self-manifested beliefs that …

In the twenty-first century, efforts to reduce the prevalence of disease and to improve life
expectancy are inextricably linked to modifying patterns of human behavior (Adams …

Social and structural forces that influence health have garnered national attention as these
forces, inclusive of socioeconomic status (SES), education, employment, income, and other …

Background: Overweight and obesity are serious public health concerns. As the prevalence
of excess weight among individuals continues to increase, there is a parallel need for …

Abstract Background: Chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) caused more than
734,000 deaths (55% of all deaths) in Brazil in 2019, with an important socioeconomic …

Background Chronic pain is a highly prevalent long-term condition, experienced unequally,
impacting both the individual living with pain, and wider society.'Acceptance'of chronic pain …

(TBI) should have an equal opportunity to achieve full integration in their communities and
experience maximal health and well-being following the event, irrespective of their …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are one of the major health threats in the world. Thus,
identifying the factors that influence NCDs is crucial to monitor and manage diseases. This …