The Open Public Health Journal

Volume 19, 2026

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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
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: 10.2174/0118749445418361251112113856 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
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
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: 10.2174/0118749445447897260202111202 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
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445454045260120075224 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. Policy-aligned Research Trajectories in AI-Enabled Clinical Trials: A 2015–2025 Bibliometric Synthesis and Governance Implications for Korea and the UK Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445454045 [Electronic Publication Date: February 10, 2026] Jae Eun Yang and Ah Rim Kim Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445409923251027185405 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. Factors associated with Sexual Violence Prevention Behavior among Female Students in Indonesia Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445409923 [Electronic Publication Date: February 06, 2026] Lutfi Agus Salim, Muthmainnah Muthmainnah, Rahmah Christiawan, Ira Nurmala, Yuli Puspita Devi, Annisa Clara Salsabila, Mario Ekoriano and Luluk Latifah Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445438125260102191231 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 Amount of Informal Payments among Patients Referring to Public Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study from the Capital of Iran Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445438125 [Electronic Publication Date: February 04, 2026] Ali Reza Yusefi, Tahereh Rahimi, Omolbanin Atashbahar, Jamshid Bahmaei and Maryam Radinmanesh Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445435298260115093031 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 Primary Health Care Staff towards the New Model of Care System Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445435298 [Electronic Publication Date: January 30, 2026] Sahar S. Asiri, Bussma A. Bugis and Alaa A. Bugis Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445430062251128040642 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 Landscape of Vitamin A Deficiency Mitigation Efforts in Kenya Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445430062 [Electronic Publication Date: January 30, 2026] Hyejin Lee Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445410372251125053115 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. Village Health Workers’ Roles in Primary Health Care in Beitbridge District, Zimbabwe: A Quantitative Exploration of the Challenges and Strategies for Improvement Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445410372 [Electronic Publication Date: January 30, 2026] Ofhani Munyai, Azwinndini Gladys Mudau and Ntsieni Stella Mashau Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
SCOPING REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445425574251104081137 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. Strategies for Implementing Birth Companion Support During Labour: A Scoping Review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445425574 [Electronic Publication Date: January 29, 2026] Molatelo Margaret Kgodane, Mariatha Yazbek, Maurine Rofhiwa Musie and Tintswalo Victoria Nesengani Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445431057251106054749 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. Acute Glycemic Response to Epinephrine-Containing Lidocaine in Patients with Type II Diabetes Undergoing Dental Extraction: A Prospective Comparative Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445431057 [Electronic Publication Date: January 29, 2026] Maytham Adil Sadiq, Salah M. Ibrahim and Mohammed E. Mansur Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445398654251206133454 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. Effects of Theoretical and Clinical Education on Nursing Students’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Organ Donation Process Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445398654 [Electronic Publication Date: January 29, 2026] Ebrahim Khaleghi, Mojgan Mahmoudian, Mohsen Aliakbarian, Zahra Khosravi, Zahra Sadat Manzari and Monavvar Afzalaghaee Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445432760251124143031 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. Exploring the Implementation of HIV/AIDS Policies for Learner Support in Western Cape Schools in South Africa Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445432760 [Electronic Publication Date: January 27, 2026] Nicolette V. Roman, Frederick Rudolf Mitchell, Babatope Adebiyi, Moses Mutua Mutiso and Chanté Johannes Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445425261251210164635 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. Markov Model Predicting Impact of Restriction on the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445425261 [Electronic Publication Date: January 28, 2026] James A. Bishara and Patrick D. Evers Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445426889251207172643 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. Students’ Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Stigmatisation of People Living with HIV/AIDS at a Semi-rural South African University Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445426889 [Electronic Publication Date: January 28, 2026] Anastasia Julia Ngobe, Kathryn Nel and Debbie Seoka Kgomotso Habedi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445442941251223071752 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. Psychosocial Risk Factors and Absenteeism: A Multivariate Case Study in a Metalworking Company in Ecuador Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445442941 [Electronic Publication Date: January 28, 2026] Jorge Daniel Inga-Lafebre, Danny Javier Lluguay-Quispillo and Edwin Vinicio Yunapanta-Chipantiza Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445421030251126105816 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. Alliance Model for Increasing Access to Sanitation and Improving Hygienic Practices in the Remote Community of Dhading District, Nepal Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445421030 [Electronic Publication Date: January 28, 2026] Krishna Man Shakya, Nawarat Suwannapong, Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul, Nopporn Howteerakul and Tassanee Silawan Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445422842251111075710 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 Effectiveness of Psychoeducation based on Social Support to Improve the Psychological Well-being of Stunted Adolescents Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445422842 [Electronic Publication Date: January 28, 2026] Rozi Sastra Purna, Tri Rahayuningsih, Rauza Sukma Rita, Fitri Angraini, Azzahra Cania Putri and Marisa Putri Andriani Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445437492251127094816 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. Exploring the Relationship between Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being among Office Employees in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445437492 [Electronic Publication Date: January 27, 2026] Faisal A. Barwais Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
CORRIGENDUMDOI: 10.2174/0118749445396163250602601201 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: A Machine Learning Approach to the Prediction of Malaria in Under-five Children: Analysis of the 2021 Nigerian Malaria Indicator Survey Volume: 19 (2026): e18749442601201 [Electronic Publication Date: January 27, 2026] Sbongiseni Makhosonke Mthethwa and Sileshi Fanta Melesse View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445431233251127042612 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. Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gingivitis among Primary School Children (7-11 Years) in Al-Najaf, Iraq: A Cross-sectional Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445431233 [Electronic Publication Date: January 26, 2026] Hussein Jameel Abd Noor, Batool M Al-fahham, Zainulabdeen Saad Mahboba and Salah M. Ibrahim Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF Download ePub
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445453573251223091310 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. Parental Sensemaking, Resilience, and Child Quality of Life in Families of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Urban Indonesia Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445453573 [Electronic Publication Date: January 16, 2026] Resman Muharul Tambunan, Veranus Sidharta, Ganjar Wibowo, Des Hanafi and Tarsani Tarsani 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. NOTE: Please note that this article is currently in the 'Early view' stage and is not the final 'Version of Record'. While it has been accepted, copy-edited, and formatted, however, it is still undergoing proofreading and corrections by the authors. Therefore, the text may still change before the final publication. Although 'Early view' may not have all bibliographic details available, the DOI and the year of online publication can still be used to cite them. The article title, DOI, publication year, and author(s) should all be included in the citation format. Once the 'Final Version of Record' becomes available the 'Early view' will be replaced by that. 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
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 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. NOTE: Please note that this article is currently in the 'Early view' stage and is not the final 'Version of Record'. While it has been accepted, copy-edited, and formatted, however, it is still undergoing proofreading and corrections by the authors. Therefore, the text may still change before the final publication. Although 'Early view' may not have all bibliographic details available, the DOI and the year of online publication can still be used to cite them. The article title, DOI, publication year, and author(s) should all be included in the citation format. Once the 'Final Version of Record' becomes available the 'Early view' will be replaced by that. 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
SCOPING REVIEWDOI: 10.2174/0118749445435035260128101012 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. NOTE: Please note that this article is currently in the 'Early view' stage and is not the final 'Version of Record'. While it has been accepted, copy-edited, and formatted, however, it is still undergoing proofreading and corrections by the authors. Therefore, the text may still change before the final publication. Although 'Early view' may not have all bibliographic details available, the DOI and the year of online publication can still be used to cite them. The article title, DOI, publication year, and author(s) should all be included in the citation format. Once the 'Final Version of Record' becomes available the 'Early view' will be replaced by that. Factors Influencing Childbearing Intentions in the Context of Declining Global Fertility Rates: A Scoping Review Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445435035 [Electronic Publication Date: March 17, 2026] Alireza Razzaghi, Saeideh Salari, Rasoul Raesi, Kiavash Hushmandi and Salman Daneshi Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF
RESEARCH ARTICLEDOI: 10.2174/0118749445450651260210074821 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. NOTE: Please note that this article is currently in the 'Early view' stage and is not the final 'Version of Record'. While it has been accepted, copy-edited, and formatted, however, it is still undergoing proofreading and corrections by the authors. Therefore, the text may still change before the final publication. Although 'Early view' may not have all bibliographic details available, the DOI and the year of online publication can still be used to cite them. The article title, DOI, publication year, and author(s) should all be included in the citation format. Once the 'Final Version of Record' becomes available the 'Early view' will be replaced by that. Cardiac Arrhythmias Following Left Ventricular Aneurysm Resection: A 10-Year Retrospective Study Volume: 19 (2026): e18749445450651 [Electronic Publication Date: March 17, 2026] Yasamin Moeinipour, Aliasghar Moeinipour, Aida Bakhshi, Hamid Hosseinikhah, Abdul Rahman Alizada, Nastaran Moeinipour, Mahmood Hoseinzadeh Maleki, Amirhossein Alizadeh Shourab, Arash Amadeh Taheri, Rasoul Raesi and Kamran Ghods Abstract View Fulltext HTML PDF
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