Trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have been linked to aspects of diurnal cortisol secretion in adolescents, but little is known about gender differences in these associations. A school-based sample ...

Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a human right issue that is common but under reported. It is noted that GBV incidence increases in disaster situations. As the public health staff is the key responsible personnel ...

Background: Birth defects (BD) are considered a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Personal, cultural, and health care system barriers may increase the incidence of BD in low and middle income countries. ...