Species Distribution Models (SDMs) are used regularly to develop management strategies, but many modelling methods ignore the spatial nature of data. To address this, we compared fine-scale distribution predictions harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) using empirical aerial-video-survey data collected along east coast Scotland in August and September 2010 2014. Incorporating environmental covar...

Background: Research conducted on oil region workers has shown that numerous ranges of physical stressors together with behavioral patterns can affect the enhancement cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim this study was to investigate effects educational intervention promote preventive behaviors CVD using Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods: participant quasi-experimental included 228 (114 contr...

conclusions the current study provided evidence for the utility of the belief-based model in the prediction of oral health behaviors. it could be suggested that oral health behavior can be promoted by reducing the perceived barriers and enhancing the students’ knowledge of oral and dental hygiene. background oral and dental health diseases can affect the general health of students. objectives t...

BACKGROUND Breast cancer has been considered as a major health problem in females, because of its high incidence in recent years. Due to the role of breast self-examination (BSE) in early diagnosis and prevention of morbidity and mortality rate of breast cancer, promoting student knowledge, capabilities and attitude are required in this regard. This study was conducted to evaluation BSE educati...

BACKGROUND HIV infection related to commercial sexual contact is a serious public health issue in China. The objectives of the present study are to explore the predictors of condom use among female sex workers (FSWs) in China and examine the relationship between Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS A cross-sectional study was conducted in two cities (Wuhan and ...

BACKGROUND Hypertension is a major health problem in developing and developed countries, and its increasing epidemy is a serious warning to take more attention to this silent disease. AIM This study was aimed to determine the factors of adherence to hypertension medication based on health belief model (HBM). SUBJECTS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in a rural area of the A...

For three fundamental input-protection schemes suitable for high-frequency CMOS ICs, which utilize protection devices such as NMOS transistors, thyristors, and diodes, we attempt an in-depth comparison on HBM ESD robustness in terms of lattice heating inside protection devices and peak voltages developed across gate oxides in input buffers, based on DC, mixed-mode transient, and AC analyses uti...

background: prostate cancer has been reported as the second leading cause of cancer death and the most common cancer diagnosed in men. since health belief model (hbm) has been intensively used for assessing health beliefs associated with cancer screening behaviors, we aimed to investigate the level of knowledge and health beliefs about prostate cancer screening among retired men. methods: in th...

BACKGROUND The higher prevalence rate of influenza A among adolescence emphasizes the importance of preventative strategies among this age group of population. The aim of this study was to evaluate the preventive behaviors of high school students regarding type A influenza, in Shahrekord, Iran. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 313 high school students were enrolled. Preven...

BACKGROUND The objective of this study was to assess the readability, suitability, and health content of cancer screening information in municipal newspapers in Japan. MATERIALS AND METHODS Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) and the framework of Health Belief Model (HBM) were used for assessment of municipal newspapers that were published in central Tokyo (23 wards) from January to Dec...