Vol. 11 No. 1 (2023): January-March

Articles

• EMPOWERING MATERNITY: A HOLISTIC EXAMINATION OF HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

  Dr. Zehra Aksoy, Ph.D, Prof Hasan Efe Kocabaş

  Pregnancy is a transformative period characterized by various physiological, physical, and emotional changes that impact a woman's well-being. As these changes evolve over time, they exert significant effects on the physical, mental, and social aspects of a pregnant woman's life. For example,

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• ORTHODONTIC STABILITY: EXPLORING TEMPORIZATION MATERIALS TO REINFORCE SHEAR BOND STRENGTH

  Dr. Sarah Ahmed Al-Harbi, PhD

  The increasing demand for orthodontic treatment among adults in the modern digital age has brought to light a unique set of challenges. Many adult patients require orthodontic intervention as part of their journey towards improved aesthetics and oral rehabilitation. Oftentimes, the final

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• EXTENDED RECOVERY TRAJECTORIES: ANALYZING INFLUENTIAL FACTORS ON HOSPITAL LENGTH OF STAY IN DISCHARGED COVID-19 CASES

  Dr. Marcelo Costa Sousa

  In February 2020, the World Health Organization designated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a global pandemic, caused by the highly contagious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). This disease presents with a spectrum of symptoms, ranging from mild flu-like

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• RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE EVOLUTION: EXPLORING THE COMPREHENSIVE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS HOSPITALS

  Prof Emily Anne Johnson

  In 2021, health expenditures in the United States soared to $4.3 trillion, constituting 18.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Within these expenditures, hospital inpatient services accounted for 19% of total healthcare costs, making it a significant component. This paper delves into the

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