SMJ articles in the category "risk factor"

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Cardiovascular Diseases Health Literacy among Patients, Health Professionals, and Community-Based Stakeholders in a Predominantly Medically Underserved Rural Environment

Objective: The central Appalachian region of the United States is disproportionately burdened with cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the level of literacy about CVD among residents has not been well studied. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors of CVD health literacy (HL) among a sample of patients/caregivers, providers/professionals,…

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Risk Factors for the Acquisition of Nosocomial Infection with Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae

Objectives: Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) has been increasingly reported all over the world. In this study, we aimed to investigate the risk factors for the acquisition of nosocomial CRKP infections. Methods: We conducted a case-control study with data collected from thirty-nine patients with nosocomially acquired CRKP infection between July 2006…

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