THE STIGMA OF OBESITY IN ADOLESCENCE

The stigma of obesity in adolescence

Introduction/Objective.Obese children and adolescents are exposed to stigma and discrimination from peers, teachers and family which can lead to numerous health problems, including psychosocial problems.The aim of this study is to determine whether obese adolescents in Serbia are exposed to stigmatization and which are the most common forms of stig

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Exploring the influence of health management processes on health outcomes among internally displaced persons (IDPs)

Background: Despite global action and policy initiatives, internally displaced persons (IDPs) experience poor living conditions and lack healthcare access compared to refugees.This study sought to understand the relationship between health management processes and health outcomes among camp-dwelling IDPs in northern Nigeria.Method: 73 individuals p

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In Vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Efficacy of Extracts Obtained from Raw and Fermented Wild Macrofungus, Lenzites quercina

In recent time, there is a major concern about antibiotic resistance displayed by Ironing Systems some pathogenic microorganisms and this had involved a continuous search for natural antimicrobial products.The phytochemistry as well as antimicrobial activity of extracts obtained from Lenzites quercina was investigated.The extracts and purified frac

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