Abstract Introduction: Social capital has potential effects on reproductive health and childbearing behaviors. However, there is limited information about its relationship with childbearing. Objective: This study aimed to explore female healthcare providers' experiences of childbearing based on the social capital theory. Materials and Methods: This qualitative study was conducted from July ...

background aging is an irreversible natural process characterized by a decline in both the physical and mental status of individuals. because of multiple factors, this process and its consequences vary greatly between individuals. a successful aging (sa) is the target of current health policies and well-being of individuals. knowing the factors that contribute to sa and its barriers would trans...

access to the right to the highest attainable level of health is a constitutional right that obliges governments and other players to take step to increase all individuals' chances of obtaining good health. at the least, health and education are two crucial requirements for this as well. iran's vision 2025 is going to lead the country to a developed state with the highest rank of economic, scie...

OBJECTIVES To understand the influences and decisions of vulnerable older people in relation to keeping warm in winter. DESIGN A qualitative study incorporating in-depth, semi-structured individual and group interviews, framework analysis and social marketing segmentation techniques. SETTING Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK. PARTICIPANTS 50 older people (>55) and 25 health and social care s...