This study investigates the relationship between South Asian immigrantwomen’s patriarchal
beliefs and their perceptions of spousal abuse. Twenty-minute telephone surveys were …

This study explores why South Asian immigrant women with experiences of partner abuse
delay seeking help from professionals. Three focus groups were conducted in Hindi language …

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are known to influence plant growth by various
direct or indirect mechanisms. In search of efficient PGPR strains with multiple activities, a …

A total of 21 bacterial isolates (Azotobacter sp., 10 and fluorescent Pseudomonas sp., 11)
were isolated from different rhizospheric soils in the vicinity of Aligarh city and characterized as …

Background: An increasing number of patients bring Internet-based health information to
medical consultations. However, little is known about how physicians experience, manage, and …

The aim of this study was to review published studies that examined factors influencing breast
and cervical cancer screening behavior in Hispanic women, using the Health Belief Model …

Background A single-item measure of self-rated mental health (SRMH) is being used
increasingly in health research and population health surveys. The item asks respondents to rate …

We undertook a synthesis of existing studies to re-evaluate the evidence on program
mechanisms of intimate partner violence (IPV) universal screening and disclosure within a health …

Objective: To assess knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) among high school–aged
adolescents. Methods: We administered written surveys to 523 inner-city high school …

Growing interest in visual timeline methods signals a need for critical engagement. Drawing
on critical emancipatory epistemologies in our study exploring resilience among …