the population prevalence of older people has been growing worldwide. quality of life (qol) among older people is a significant public health concern. hence, this study aimed to assess level of qol and factors influencing qol among rural thai older people.the study was undertaken in phayao province where is one of the top ten provinces with the highest index of thai aging. a district in this pr...

Understanding patient decision making with respect to clinical trial participation has the potential to improve both the efficiency of recruitment for clinical trials and their management. In this mini-review we consider 3 key factors influencing clinical trial recruitment outcomes that include; 1) patient personal characteristics, 2) enabling factors that involve patient centered attitudes or ...

OBJECTIVE To assess systemic and individual factors influencing participation of women in a screening program for cervical cancer. METHODS In November 2000, a new cervical cancer screening program was introduced in the Region of San Martin, Peru. A total of 107 683 women, ages 25-49, were eligible for screening. This report covers the initial period from program inception through 31 October 2...

BACKGROUND We describe participation rates in a special interconceptional care program that addressed all commonly known barriers to care, and identify predictors of the observed levels of participation in this preventive care service. METHODS A secondary analysis of data from women in the intervention arm of an interconceptional care clinical trial in Philadelphia (n = 442). Gelberg-Andersen...

This article studies the individual and social factors influencing the participation intention of viewers and posters in virtual communities. Reward, structural capital, and trust play a significant role for both types of user. Reciprocity has a positive impact only on the viewers' participation intention, while posters are also affected by reputation and cognitive capital. The positive relatio...