Testing the feasibility, acceptability, and exploring trends on efficacy of the problem management plus for moms: protocol of a pilot randomized... (Publications)
Mental health disorders are one of the most common causes that limit the ability of mothers to care for themselves and for their children. Recent data suggest high rates of distress among women in cha
Randomised controlled trial on the effect of social support on disease control, mental health and health-related quality of life in people with... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and its severe complications contribute significantly to disability and, hence, burden of disease. Poor mental health, a frequent DM consequence, may hinder succes
Combining theory-driven realist approach and systems thinking to unpack complexity of type 2 diabetes and hypertension management in low and... (Publications)
The burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN) has increased worldwide in recent decades, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In these countries, health sys
Induced pluripotent stem cell-derived human macrophages as an infection model for <em>Leishmania donovani</em> (Publications)
The parasite Leishmania donovani is one of the species causing visceral leishmaniasis in humans, a deadly infection claiming up to 40,000 lives each year. The current drugs for leishmaniasis treatment
Effects of including a dog on treatment motivation and the therapeutic alliance in child and adolescent psychotherapy: study protocol for a randomized... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Motivation and a therapeutic alliance are crucial for successful therapy. It is assumed that dogs can increase motivation and help support therapeutic relationships. This is one of the rea
Examining the utilization of social capital by Ghanaians when seeking care for chronic diseases: a personal network survey (Publications)
Objectives: With limited social security and health protection in Ghana, intergenerational support is needed by those living with NCDs, who incur recurrent costs when seeking NCD care. We measured the
Accelerated decline in lung function in smoking women with airway obstruction: SAPALDIA 2 cohort study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The aim was to determine if effects from smoking on lung function measured over 11 years differ between men and women. METHODS: In a prospective population based cohort study (Swiss Study
Environmental tobacco smoke exposure and diabetes in adult never-smokers (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Active smoking has been linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) but only few recent studies have shown environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) to be associated with DM in never-smokers. We ass
Hypertension, diabetes and lifestyle in the long-term - results from a Swiss population-based cohort (Publications)
Healthy lifestyles are integral in preventing and treating common cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. The aim of this study was to observe smoking habits, alcohol intake, physical activity and body
