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Background: Hypertension is a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality globally, with particularly poor control in disadvantaged communities. Although awareness is generally high, sustaining lifestyle changes and treatment adherenc...

Health services researchers have consistently identified a gap between what is identified as “best practice” and what actually happens in clinical care. Despite nearly two decades of a growing evidence-based practice movement, narrowing the knowledge...

The welfare of pet rabbits is frequently compromised despite increasing recognition of their complex behavioural and physiological needs. Although owner knowledge is considered an important determinant of animal care, the relationship between perceiv...

Background: Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases globally, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including South Africa. Primordial prevention targeting normotensive individuals...

This research aimed to investigate the knowledge levels and teaching practices of Saudi science teachers regarding climate change, focusing on exploring the correlation between these aspects. The cross-sectional descriptive survey included teachers a...

Background: The rapid evolution of dental adhesive systems presents both opportunities and challenges for clinical practice, particularly regarding the translation of emerging evidence into routine use. Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge,...

Residential buildings have been responsible for the increasing percentage of final energy consumption in Libya, which is mainly due to the cooling of buildings in hot arid climatic conditions, but there is still a constant discrepancy between the pro...

Background/Objectives: Cervical spine injuries (CSIs) are life-threatening conditions commonly resulting from road traffic accidents and falls; improper first aid management can significantly worsen neurological outcomes. Public awareness and correct...

Background/Objectives: Many denture wearers rely on ineffective home-care methods, and oral probiotics are an emerging hygiene adjunct of unclear acceptability. This study evaluated denture hygiene knowledge, self-reported practices, oral microbiome/...

Against the backdrop of an escalating global environmental crisis, bridging the “knowledge–action gap” in the pro-environmental behavior (PEB) of university students has become a key challenge for sustainable development education,...

Foodborne diseases pose serious risks during pregnancy; however, cross-cultural studies on their cognitive and behavioral factors that influence safe practices are lacking. This study aimed to compare the food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practic...

This study investigated the complex interfaces between knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP); biomechanical risks; and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among heavy manual handling workers. A cross-sectional study surveyed 99 industrial manual liftin...

Misconceptions and knowledge gaps about antibiotics contribute to inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed to identify and prioritize misconceptions and knowledge gaps about antibiotic use from a healthcare professi...

Background/Objectives: Although contemporary preventive concepts are well established in dentistry, their consistent integration into routine clinical practice remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess how preventive strategies are understood and...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess and compare (a) the knowledge, attitude, and practice of standard precautions (SPs), (b) the knowledge of post-exposure management, and (c) the perceived barriers underlying the noncompliance with SPs a...

The Conceptual Model Map (CMM) presented here is intended to show the connections between different theories and constructs in the field of health and nutrition behavior (including literacy models, the knowledge–attitude(s)–practice(s) su...

The paper aims to map available evidence regarding the transfer of learning from professional development (PD) into practice. The scoping review is based on an analysis of the key characteristics of effective PD, drawing from 60 meta-analyses and var...

Implementation remains a central challenge in urban policy, yet the knowledge formats designed to bridge the gap between policy goals and on-the-ground delivery remain under-examined. This study treats 250 UN-Habitat Best Practice reports not as proo...

Background: To examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practice gap of yoga across India based on implicit perceptions. Methods: The present study is a nationwide door-to-door survey conducted using a questionnaire/screening form. The data were collect...

Equine piroplasmosis (EP) is a tick-borne disease caused by Theileria equi, Theileria haneyi and Babesia caballi. It affects equids, representing significant health and economic concerns for the equine industry. EP is endemic in Portugal, so developi...

Background: Self-medication with leftover antibiotics (SMLA) drives antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in developing countries. This study examined knowledge–practice gaps regarding antibiotic use and handling among individuals with p...

Agricultural practices of smallholder farming systems of Latin America can play an important role in reducing their exposure to the risks associated with climate extremes. To date, however, there is no systematic analysis of scientific evidence for t...

Establishing intervention effectiveness is an important component of a broader knowledge translation (KT) process. However, mobilizing the implementation of these interventions into practice is perhaps the most important aspect of the KT cycle. The p...

Forest management planning requires the specification of measurable objectives as desired future conditions at spatial extents ranging from stands to landscapes and temporal extents ranging from a single growing season to several centuries. Effective...

Nigeria is committed to achieving a 20% unconditional and 45% conditional reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 through a strong focus on awareness of and preparedness for climate change impacts via the mobilization of local communities for climate chan...

Introduction: Syphilis is a preventable sexually transmitted infection (STI) with severe health outcomes, yet it is not included in Saudi Arabia’s national premarital and antenatal STI screening programs. This study assessed knowledge, attitude...

Self-ear cleaning is widespread in Saudi Arabia, yet public knowledge about proper ear hygiene and associated risks remains variable. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-ear cleaning among adults in the North...

A range of studies has identified barriers to evidence-informed practice in schools, many of which recommend school-university links as a means for removing these barriers. In England, public policy also promotes school-university partnerships, which...

Climate change and ensuring food security for an exponentially growing global human population are the greatest challenges for future agriculture. Improved soil management practices are crucial to tackle these problems by enhancing agro-ecosystem pro...

There are numerous studies and publications about sustainable agriculture. Many papers argue that sustainable agriculture is necessary, and analyze how this goal could be achieved. At the same time, studies question the sustainability of agriculture....

Investigation into the relevance and utility of bridging gaps between knowledge and practice is necessary to justify such endeavors to public funding agencies. This study investigated the underlying causes of the research–practice gap in the Bh...

Background/Purpose: Teeth prepared for fixed dental prostheses are subject to various types of insults in the oral cavity. Therefore, to protect the tooth, the pulp, and supporting structures, provisional restorations are mandatory. Our study aimed t...

Dengue remains a significant health burden in Thailand, with over 160,000 cases reported in 2023. Although two dengue vaccines are approved, uptake remains limited. This study assessed Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward dengue and behav...

Background: Antidepressant medications are the cornerstone of depression treatment worldwide, playing a central role in reducing the burden of depressive disorders. Their appropriate use is particularly important in low- and middle-income countries (...

This cross-sectional study investigated knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding bovine tuberculosis surveillance and analyzed factors influencing KAP among Thai slaughterhouse personnel, utilizing a One Health approach. A validated questi...

This paper investigates the knowledge, attitudes, and practical adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) among students of the Teacher Education Study Program in Split. Recent trends indicate a decline in adherence within Mediterranean regions, a phe...

Background/objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern, and misuse of antibiotics in livestock farming contributes to its emergence. In Blantyre, Malawi, small-scale pig and poultry farming is widespread, but the kno...

Background/Objectives: Rabies remains a lethal vaccine-preventable disease in India, and physicians managing animal-bite cases are central to effective post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). With the increasing use of rabies monoclonal antibodies (RmAbs) a...

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine nutrition-related knowledge (NRK) and the implementation of national dietary guidelines (NDGs) as nutrition-related practices (NRPs) among women, identifying profiles and their determina...

Background: Breast cancer comprises 31.4% of all female cancers in Saudi Arabia (2020 Cancer Registry). Despite free national screening services existing since 2005, mammography utilization remains critically low. This study assessed breast cancer kn...

The circular economy (CE) aims to reduce environmental degradation by ensuring the continuous use of materials and energy resources, aligning with the decarbonization agenda. However, despite the rising acceptance of CE concepts, the economic and man...

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a persistent global public health challenge, with substantial associated morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. Although Saudi Arabia has maintained a national HBV vaccination program for...

Aim: As the global population ages, the number of bilingual individuals living with dementia is increasing, yet their communication needs remain underrepresented in both clinical practice and research. This evidence review examines the intersection o...

Oral solid dosage formulations and/or tablets have remained the preferred route of administration by both patients and health care practitioners. Oral tablets are easy to administer, they are non-invasive and cause less risk adversity. Because of the...

Background/Objectives: Pressure injuries and diabetic foot ulcers are prevalent chronic wounds requiring nurses to provide prevention, assessment, treatment, and education, especially in community settings in Korea. Although knowledge–practice...

Background: Behavioral factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, poor diet, and physical inactivity, but also sleep deprivation and negative social connections, play a critical role in the development and progression of major chronic dis...

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally. Disposable e-cigarettes are among the products that have gained popularity in recent years. Their complex construction and embedded lithium-ion bat...

Three species of land crab occur in The Bahamas; these are an important source of protein and income for Bahamian islanders. The crab harvesters represent an important and largely untapped knowledge source. We conducted surveys on the Bahamian island...

Jellyfish are often described as a nuisance species, but as our understanding shifts to more ecosystem-based conceptions, they are also recognized as both important components of marine ecosystems and a resource for humans. Here, we describe global j...

Optimal nutrition is essential to improve short- and long-term outcomes in newborns with congenital heart disease (CHD). Nevertheless, several issues on nutritional management and concerns about the potential risk of complications related to enteral...