• This systematic review study is carried out to assess the prevalence, determinants, and risk factors of HIV/AIDS in Pacific countries. (scirp.org)
  • Parada R, Morales R, Giuliano AR, Cruz A, Castellsagué X, Lazcano-Ponce E: Prevalence, concordance and determinants of human papillomavirus infection among heterosexual partners in a rural region in central Mexico. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Women accessing the public health system in Gauteng Province are largely unscreened for cervical cancer and have a high background prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. (samj.org.za)
  • These findings have implications for planning and development of cervical screening programmes in developing countries with largely unscreened populations with a high background prevalence of HIV. (samj.org.za)
  • Persistent high-risk (hr) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections are essential for development of cervical precancer and cancer. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since it will take several decades until the effects of HPV vaccines on cervical cancer incidence will be visible, monitoring of HPV prevalence and genotype distribution prior to, and after vaccine introduction is essential to evaluate the short-term impact of HPV vaccination in a population. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Furthermore, the nationwide prevalence rates of overall and type-specific HPV among women with cervical precancerous lesions and cancer have not been reported. (oncotarget.com)
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV), commonly transmitted through sexual activity, was recognized as an important cause of cervical precancerous lesions or cancer. (oncotarget.com)
  • Importance In the US, oropharyngeal cancer , predominantly caused by high- risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) infection , is the most frequent HPV-associated cancer , surpassing cervical cancer . (bvsalud.org)
  • Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer due to their high number of sexual partners. (who.int)
  • The major risk factor associated with cervical cancer is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection which generally occurs in adolescence after the first acts of sexual intercourse. (who.int)
  • In sub-Saharan Africa, lack of effective screening and treatment policy, strategies and programmes largely explains the high cervical cancer prevalence and mortality in countries. (who.int)
  • In 2012, we investigated the globally, and over half of the infections occur in Asia and prevalence and infection dynamics of and risk factors for the Pacific regions ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Recent molecular-based epidemio- hookworm infections in humans and dogs in a rural Cam- logic surveys have shown Ancylostoma ceylanicum to be bodian village. (cdc.gov)
  • H (a pruritic papular hypersensitivity response caused by the uman infections with Necator americanus and An- entry of helminths into the skin), epigastric pain, diarrhea, cylostoma duodenale hookworms continue to be and anemia in humans ( 11 - 15 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Multivariable prevalence ratios (mPRs) were used to assess the association between alcohol intake and HPV infections. (bmj.com)
  • With more than six million new infections occurring annually in the USA, 1 , 2 human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. (bmj.com)
  • The highest number of recorded cases was recorded in 1981, with 7,037 human infections. (wikipedia.org)
  • Screening initiatives undertaken in Sweden showed a steep decrease in prevalence of chlamydial infections followed by decreasing incidence of reported PID and ectopic pregnancy. (bmj.com)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and associated factors among street children in Jimma town in the year 2019. (researchsquare.com)
  • The prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among street children in the study area was high and require integrated interventions to avert the problem. (researchsquare.com)
  • Intestinal parasitic infections (IPI) are one of the most common diseases and resulted in widespread morbidity starting from early times of human history. (researchsquare.com)
  • Infectious causes of glomerulonephritis included streptococcal infections, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and hepatitis viral infections, both hepatitis C (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV). (medscape.com)
  • The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has become a global pandemic. (scielo.org.za)
  • They are different from the human immunodeficiency viruses that cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. (cdc.gov)
  • They are only distantly related to the human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2), which belong to the lentivirus subfamily of retroviruses and which cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). (cdc.gov)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus / Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( HIV / AIDS ), has remained a disease of public health concern, with the largest burden being found in sub Saharan Africa . (bvsalud.org)
  • The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is known as the biggest public health challenge in both developed and developing countries. (scirp.org)
  • In Africa, herbal medicines are often used as primary treatment for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related problems. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Worldwide, more than 40 million people are infected with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [ 1 ] and more than 20 million deaths have been attributed to Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) since the onset of the HIV pandemic [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Human papillomavirus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection accelerates progression towards cancer. (who.int)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), a communicable disease has remained a disease of public health concern. (who.int)
  • Countries with high canine rabies prevalence often lack robust national rabies surveillance/control programs and have limited canine rabies vaccine availability. (wikipedia.org)
  • Data bank which allows access to information on rabies prevalence, diagnosis, surveillance, and control in humans and animals, from almost all countries in the world. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of the study is to measure the prevalence of internet addiction among secondary school students in the city of Monastir, Tunisia, and to portray its impact. (omicsonline.org)
  • The actual incidence and prevalence of müllerian anomalies in the general population are unknown. (medscape.com)
  • Other factors that affect reporting irregularities in incidence and prevalence rates include nonstandardization of classification systems, nonuniform diagnostic modalities, and different study populations of women. (medscape.com)
  • This report summarizes the epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) and associated diseases, describes the licensed HPV vaccines, provides updated data from clinical trials and postlicensure safety studies, and compiles recommendations from CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for use of HPV vaccines. (cdc.gov)
  • We also present a comprehensive review of published literature regarding the epidemiology and prevalence of BKPyV and JCPyV in Asian regions. (edu.au)
  • Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction is elevated in Tunisia. (omicsonline.org)
  • Conclusion: The prevalence of 4vHPV genotypes among teenage heterosexual males in both cohorts was low, presumably due to herd protection from the female-only vaccination program. (monash.edu)
  • The goal of this study was to analyze the effect of ethnicity and genetic ancestry on observed disease prevalence and predicted disease risk in Colombia. (frontiersin.org)
  • Population distributions of Colombia's three major ethnic groups - Mestizo, Afro-Colombian, and Indigenous - were compared to disease prevalence and socioeconomic indicators. (frontiersin.org)
  • Indigenous and Mestizo ethnicity show the highest correlations with disease prevalence, whereas the effect of Afro-Colombian ethnicity is substantially lower. (frontiersin.org)
  • Disease prevalence co-varies across geographic regions, consistent with the regional distribution of ethnic groups. (frontiersin.org)
  • Ethnicity is also correlated with regional variation in human development, partially explaining the observed differences in disease prevalence. (frontiersin.org)
  • The relationships between ethnicity and disease prevalence do not show an overall correspondence with the relationships between ancestry and disease risk. (frontiersin.org)
  • ABSTRACT A serological study was carried out in Tiaret province in western Algeria on 1032 cows distributed in 95 flocks to estimate the prevalence of Brucella infection and to compare the sensitivity and specificity of a range of agglutination tests. (who.int)
  • ABSTRACT: The prevalence of human trafficking in the United States is something law enforcement and policy makers are attempting to address. (ginadvocacy.com)
  • There is variability of Leptospira species and serovars with heterogenous distribution through- out the Americas, with high prevalence in some countries, highlighting the need for action to control the disease. (paho.org)
  • Of the 1 445 women with complete data, the overall and high-risk HPV DNA prevalence were 74.6% (n=1 078) and 54.3% (n=784), respectively. (samj.org.za)
  • We demonstrate a high prevalence of high-risk HPV genotypes in non-vaccinated women living in Germany that can be potentially prevented by vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Therefore, mouthwashes were used to investigate oral HPV prevalence in 335 Swedish high school students aged 17-21 y (median age 18 y), from 1municipality with 140,000 inhabitants. (diva-portal.org)
  • In some areas where HTLV-I infection is endemic, prevalence rates as high as 15% have been reported in the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • Aim: The goal of the present study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of high-risk human papilloma virus (HPV) genotypes in women from two districts in and around Da Nang city, Vietnam. (diva-portal.org)
  • In many Asian countries which still have a high prevalence of rabies, such as Myanmar and Nepal, the virus is primarily transmitted through canines (feral dogs and other wild canine species). (wikipedia.org)
  • To analyze the hemoglobin value and the prevalence of anemia in women in reproductive age, mothers of children enrolled in municipal day care centers in a municipality with a high Human Development Index, in the Southeast region of Brazil, and related factors, including being attended by the Family Health Strategy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although there is a slight prevalence of anemia, according to World Health Organization criteria, in urban areas with a high Human Development Index, well-conducted health care policies, the Family Health Strategy in particular can contribute to further reduce plus the prevalence of this condition in the health of women of reproductive age. (bvsalud.org)
  • The overall prevalence of any HPV, high-risk HPV and HPV-16/18 infection in the 699 FSWs was 26.3%, 17.6% and 4.0%, respectively, and were similar in both cities. (who.int)
  • FSWs who are divorced (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR]: 1.96, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.01-3.81), widowed (aPR: 3.26, 95% CI: 1.49-7.12) or living alone (aPR: 1.85, 95% CI: 1.01-3.39) were associated with a higher prevalence of high-risk HPV infection. (who.int)
  • Conclusions Prevalence of bullying and witnessing were found extremely high, while half of victims did not consider themselves as sufferers. (bmj.com)
  • In the 1960s, Khachadurian 3 and colleagues described the inheritance pattern of FH due to the high prevalence in many large families in Lebanon. (acc.org)
  • 17 The high prevalence in Lebanon is attributed to the founder effect from early settlements groups, as well as high rates of consanguinity. (acc.org)
  • A high prevalence of cutaneous disorders is expected, because most patients with ESRD have an underlying disease process with cutaneous manifestations. (medscape.com)
  • The available data from these studies was categorized into two groups: on the basis of prevalence (low, medium and high) and disease development (healthy and diseased). (edu.au)
  • To determine prevalence rates of cigarette, smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco or snuff), and cigar use for U.S. high school students, CDC analyzed data from the 1997 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). (who.int)
  • The high prevalence of Campylobacter in puppies supports the hypothesis that dogs, particularly young ones shed Campylobacter spp. (scialert.net)
  • Human TCGA cohort mutation data were derived from the publicly available mSignatureDB database ( http://tardis.cgu.edu.tw/msignaturedb/ ). (nature.com)
  • PERSPECTIVE: This article presents de novo widespread post-COVID pain prevalence in a cohort of 130,443 citizens infected with COVID-19. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Missaoui SG, Brahim T, Bouriga W, Abdelaziz AB (2015) Prevalence and Consequences of Internet Addiction in a Cohort of Tunisian Adolescents: A Pilot Study. (omicsonline.org)
  • Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the frequency of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA in oral lichen planus (OLP) tissue samples by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. (magiran.com)
  • This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of physical violence against doctors in Bangladeshi tertiary care hospitals. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This study aimed to compare the prevalence of penile HPV between teenage heterosexual males in cohorts eligible or non-eligible for the school-based male vaccination program. (monash.edu)
  • Data on cigarette smoking prevalence for 91,465 adult Kansans were obtained from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey for 1999 through 2010. (cdc.gov)
  • Data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System for the years 1990 to 1999 were used to examine changes and trends in prevalence of smoking using multivariate logistic regression models. (bmj.com)
  • To examine the hypothesis that changes in the prevalence of smoking in Massachusetts might be caused by changes in population composition, we used individual level data from populations surveyed annually in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), including socioeconomic and demographic variables. (bmj.com)
  • No statistically significant difference was found regarding the prevalence of hearing loss in the two participant groups ( p = 0.709). (scielo.org.za)
  • Ten of 12 states with trend data reported increases in the prevalence of breast-feeding initiation. (cdc.gov)
  • The researchers caution that the data may result from external factors such as heightened detection of ASDs: "Increases in awareness and access to services have improved the ability of the ADDM Network to identify children with ASD over time, and this likely contributes to the increase in estimated prevalence. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Human parechoviruses (PeVs), members of the Picornaviridae family, are common childhood pathogens associated with various clinical manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to severe illness. (cdc.gov)
  • using validated methods we have measured the prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic coronary heart disease in a sample of 290 men born and still living in East Hertfordshire. (bmj.com)
  • Estimates of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence in a population prior to and after HPV vaccine introduction are essential to evaluate the short-term impact of vaccination. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Statistics on forced labour, modern slavery and human trafficking Global estimates on forced labour Nearly 21 million people - three out of every 1,000 people worldwide - are victims of forced labour across the world, trapped in jobs which they were coerced or deceived into and which they cannot leave. (ginadvocacy.com)
  • 1 These prevalence estimates were based on the frequency of FH in survivors of myocardial infarction and their relatives in the U.S. 10 Researchers have found similar frequencies in the United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, Hungary, and Finland. (acc.org)
  • Although the IWISE-4 Scale cannot measure the severity of water insecurity, the IWISE-4 provides suitable and cross-country equivalent estimates of the prevalence of individual water insecurity. (iwaponline.com)
  • 19-73 million A. ceylanicum hookworm-infected persons anicum hookworms into 2 groups, 1 containing isolates from in regions where this zoonotic helminth is known to be humans only and the other a mix of isolates from humans endemic ( 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Oral lichen planus treatment offers favorable clinical results over time due to its widespread prevalence. (magiran.com)
  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of de Novo Widespread Post-COVID Pain in Non-Hospitalized COVID-19 Survivors: A Nation-Wide Exploratory Population-Based Survey. (iasp-pain.org)
  • This survey investigated the prevalence of de novo widespread musculoskeletal post-COVID pain and risk factors for its development in non-hospitalized COVID-19 survivors. (iasp-pain.org)
  • In 1999, the prevalence of unintended pregnancy resulting in a live birth ranged from 33.7% to 52% across the 17 states. (cdc.gov)
  • During 1993--1999, only one state reported a decreasing trend in the prevalence of unintended pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of smoking during the last 3 months of pregnancy ranged from 6.2% to 27.2%, and the prevalence decreased in five states from 1993 to 1999. (cdc.gov)
  • To assess the effect of a comprehensive tobacco control programme initiated in Massachusetts in 1993, and to compare the 1990 to 1999 trend in smoking prevalence to that in 41 states without tobacco control programmes, controlling for demographic shifts over time. (bmj.com)
  • Trend in prevalence of current smoking for the years 1990 to 1999. (bmj.com)
  • By 1999, the prevalence had declined in Massachusetts to 19.4%, and to 23.3% in 41 other US states. (bmj.com)
  • Probable first vaccination effects on the HPV prevalence were observed in women who were vaccinated at younger age. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We calculated adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) of HPV between males in two periods: 2014-2015 (preceding implementation of school-based male vaccination) and 2016-2017 (eligible for school-based male vaccination). (monash.edu)
  • Further studies are required to determine the impact of universal HPV vaccination on HPV prevalence in males. (monash.edu)
  • uses 2008 data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, covering 337,093 children age 8 years or over in order to map the prevalence rates of ASDs and the characteristics of children diagnosed with an ASD. (journalistsresource.org)
  • demonstrates the link between maternal obesity and diabetes and the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder and child learning abilities. (journalistsresource.org)
  • The CDC report, "Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 14 Sites, United States," uses 2008 data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, covering 337,093 children age 8 years or over in order to map the prevalence rates of ASDs and the characteristics of children diagnosed with an ASD. (journalistsresource.org)
  • Since the passage of Question 1, studies have shown declines in Massachusetts for certain smoking indicators, including number of cigarettes purchased and prevalence of current smoking, and one study has shown that the rate of decline in Massachusetts exceeds the rate in the rest of the country. (bmj.com)
  • To determine the prevalence and risk indicators for Campylobacter sp. (scialert.net)
  • The aim of our study was to determine the prevalence, Prelabeled stool containers were distributed to the 218 associated risk factors, and infection dynamics of hook- study participants for collection of feces on the second worm species infection in humans and dogs living in a rural morning of the study. (cdc.gov)
  • To describe the audiological characteristics and determine the prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus in a group of HIV-positive individuals on ARV treatment residing in a rural province. (scielo.org.za)
  • Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the United States: Considerations and Complexities: Proceedings of a Workshop (English Edition) eBook: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on Population, Committee on National Statistics, White, Jordyn: Amazon.nl: Kindle Store Because trafficking is largely a hidden crime, it is difficult to accurately determine the true prevalence of trafficking in women. (ginadvocacy.com)
  • Keeping in view the above facts the present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of the Campylobacter sp. (scialert.net)
  • To determine whether low birth weight and low weight at 1 year are followed by an increased prevalence of coronary heart disease in adult life. (bmj.com)
  • In 223 vaccinated women, prevalence of HPV 16/18 was significantly lower compared to non-vaccinated women (13.9% vs. 22.5%, p = 0.007). (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prevalence of anemia in women was 9.6%, with an average hemoglobin concentration of 14.6 g / dL. (bvsalud.org)
  • This paper describes the prevalence of Chlamydia in 15-29 year old women and men in rural and urban areas, as determined through systematic population based screening organised by the Municipal Public Health Services (MHS), and discusses the implications of this screening strategy for routine implementation. (bmj.com)
  • Overall prevalence was 2.0% (95% CI 1.7 to 2.3): 2.5% (95% CI 2.0 to 3.0%) in women and 1.5% (95% CI 1.1 to 1.8) in men. (bmj.com)
  • Women with glomerulonephritis had both a significantly greater prevalence of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (odds ratio 3.85, 95% confidence interval 1.04-14.3) and an increased prevalence of elevated serum TSH values (P = 0.007). (lu.se)
  • For the comparison of the prevalence of HPV infection in men and women, we used the MacNemar test. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Table 1 shows that the prevalence of HPV is greater in men than in women (20.4% vs 13.7%, p value = 0.0009). (biomedcentral.com)
  • To assess oral HPV prevalence and factors associated with HR and low- risk infection in a general US population . (bvsalud.org)
  • The workshop will bring together statisticians, survey methodologists, demographers and researchers who have studied this population, as well as public health and The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is hosting a workshop on Estimating the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in the U.S. sponsored by the HHS Office on Women's Health on April 8-9, 2019. (ginadvocacy.com)
  • Indicator 16.2.2 "Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 population, by sex, age group and form of exploitation" Sustainable Development Goals and trafficking in persons The statistics contained on this website are based on aggregated information learned through signals -- phone calls, texts, online chats, emails, and online tip reports -- received by the Trafficking Hotline. (ginadvocacy.com)
  • This large, population based study found very low prevalence in rural populations, suggesting that nationwide systematic screening is not indicated in the Netherlands and that targeted approaches are a better option. (bmj.com)
  • The population prevalence of HeFH in inhabitants of rural southwestern Cape towns was 1:71. (acc.org)
  • Past year marijuana use rose from 4.1 percent to 9.5 percent of the U.S. adult population, while the prevalence of marijuana use disorder rose from 1.5 percent to 2.9 percent, according to national surveys conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. (nih.gov)
  • South Africas first national, household sero-prevalence survey of HIV and AIDS was conducted in 2002. (hsrcpress.ac.za)
  • In Africa, HPV infection prevalence is estimated at 21.3%, with significant variations from region to region: 33.6% in East Africa, 21.5% in West Africa and 21% in Southern Africa.3 Other major risk factors include tobacco use and lack of screening and adequate treatment of precancerous lesions. (who.int)
  • The prevalences of HPV infection and abnormal cytology were much higher than previously reported in general populations in South Africa and elsewhere. (samj.org.za)
  • The prevalence of germline HRD (that is, the total number of pathogenic variants in homologous recombination genes) is higher in tumors from AAs, suggesting that the somatic differences observed have genetic ancestry origins. (nature.com)
  • However, there is evidence that the actual prevalence is much higher. (acc.org)
  • 14 Epidemiological surveys of individuals with clinical FH suggest the frequency of HeFH is ten-fold higher and an HoFH prevalence of 1:100,000. (acc.org)
  • Following the initial remarkable success of antibiotics, the emergence and spread of human pathogenic bacteria resistant to antibiotics has become a major phenomenon in the past fifty years. (europa.eu)
  • The emergence and spread of human pathogenic bacteria resistant to antibiotics has become a major problem in the past fifty years. (europa.eu)
  • Workplace bullying is one of the main problems medical personnel faces in recent years and studying its prevalence and its impact on behaviours is at the top of the research agenda for many academics and practitioners in healthcare worldwide. (bmj.com)
  • The eggs of certain intestinal worms were recovered from mummified feces of humans dating back thousands of years(1). (researchsquare.com)
  • Data about the prevalence of brucellosis in animals are incomplete and cover only a small proportion of the national livestock. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of late or no entry into prenatal care significantly decreased over time in seven of the 12 states with trend data. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of hr-HPV genotypes targeted by the vaccines is expected to decline after vaccine introduction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Human Papillomavirus and HPV vaccine: Key information for policy-makers. (who.int)
  • Results Prevalence of bullying measured by the NAQ-R was 53.1% for doctors and 53.6% for nurses. (bmj.com)
  • Men were checked for the presence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated lesions. (nih.gov)
  • Chlamydia prevalence was significantly lower in rural areas (0.6%, 95% CI 0.1 to 1.1) compared with very highly urbanised areas (3.2%, 95% CI 2.4 to 4.0). (bmj.com)
  • The prevalence of HeFH has been estimated to be about 1:500, and 1:1 million for HoFH making it the most common monogenic disorder encountered in clinical practice. (acc.org)
  • infecting dogs attending veterinary practice at TVCC, DUVASU, Mathura, 100 dogs with and without the clinical symptoms of diarrhoea were examined and the prevalence of Campylobacter sp. (scialert.net)
  • PROGRESS ( Prevalence of Oral HPV Infection , a Global Assessment) was a cross-sectional observational study conducted between November 2021 and March 2022 in 43 dental offices in the US (24 urban, 13 urban cluster, and 6 rural sites), spanning 21 states. (bvsalud.org)
  • Differences in human toxicity potencies/potentials of different nickel chemical forms are correlated with the bioavailability of the Ni 2+ ion at target sites. (mdpi.com)
  • We also performed a sex stratified analysis to examine whether historical differences between male and female smoking prevalence might translate into different responses to the tobacco control programme. (bmj.com)
  • Objectives The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence, to report barriers and mental health impact of bullying behaviours and to analyse whether psychological support at work could affect victims of bullying in the healthcare workplace. (bmj.com)