Department of Public Health

Lithium battery supply chain and waste, and lithium and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in drinking water in the United States

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are central to the clean energy transition, but their production, use, and disposal may introduce contaminants into drinking water systems. Using U.S. EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) data, we evaluated whether ZI...

The Impact of Antenatal Education on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge of Safe Motherhood: An Evaluative Study

Aim: Antenatal education aims to inform pregnant women about delivery, postpartum processes, and baby care. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of pregnant women who did and did not receive antenatal education at the Gülhane Training and Research Hospital...

Prevalence and associated factors of nomophobia among the medical and university students of Bangladesh

Abstract Background Nomophobia, characterised by the dread or anxiety of being without access to a mobile phone, has become an increasing behavioural issue among young adults, especially university students. Excessive reliance on smartphones has been linked to psychological suffe...