BMJ Open

Development and validation of a risk prediction model for chronic kidney disease among adult hypertensive patients having follow-up at University of Gondar Comprehensive ...

Objective Chronic kidney disease (CKD) arises due to uncontrolled hypertension (HTN). HTN significantly increases the risk of complications in vital organs, mainly the kidneys. If hypertensive ...
Tobacco Control

Examining the impact of England’s menthol cigarette ban on postban smoking cessation: longitudinal findings from the England arm of the 2020–2022 ITC Four Country Smoking ...

Background In May 2020, England banned menthol as a characterising flavour in cigarettes. However, the sale of menthol accessories (eg, filters, flavour cards) remains permitted. This study assessed ...
BMJ Open

Women’s health-related functioning and its association with non-severe maternal morbidities during the perinatal period: an observational longitudinal study

Objectives To explore the levels of health-related functioning during pregnancy and postpartum and its association with non-severe maternal morbidities. Design An observational longitudinal study.