Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly problem that many interpret within
a biopsychosocial model. There is renewed concern that core-sets of outcome measures do …

Substantial numbers of adolescents experience the negative health consequences of early,
unprotected sexual activity-unintended pregnancy, unsafe abortions, pregnancy-related …

“Profoundly eye-opening.… Hirsch and Khan present a novel model for explaining and
responding to campus sexual assault.”—Claire M. Renzetti, Science Research has shown …

In terms of aims and structure, this fourth edition is similar to earlier editions. Our aim
remains that of producing a text that predominantly meets the needs of our postgraduate …

Background There is a growing recognition of the value of synthesising qualitative research
in the evidence base in order to facilitate effective and appropriate health care. In response …

Despite the normative beliefs that underpin the concept of participation, its impact on
improved democratic, and developmental outcomes has proven difficult to assess. Using a …

Objective To explore medication-related burden (MRB) and patients' lived experience with
medicines (PLEM) without regard to particular medication therapies or medical conditions …

Worldwide, societal shifts and behavioural patterns exacerbated by unique developmental
vulnerabilities create a confluence of factors that place today's adolescents at heightened …

Over the last two decades, the idea that citizen engagement and participation can contribute
to improved governance and development outcomes has been mainstreamed in …

Gender inequality damages the health of millions of girls and women across the globe. It can
also be damaging to men's health despite the many tangible benefits it gives men through …