Health Protection and Research Organisation

Bony labyrinth taxonomic identification and long-term evolution of livestock in the Southwest and Central Asia

Abstract Southwest and Central Asia were pivotal regions for the domestication and dispersal of domestic herbivores. Here we investigate long-term variation in bony labyrinth morphology of domestic bovids (sheep, goats and cattle) across the last 10 000 years. We focused on the o...

Factors associated with institutional delivery among married women aged 15–49 years in a remote district of Nooristan Province, Afghanistan: A cross-sectional household survey, 2021

Institutional delivery is a proven intervention for reducing maternal and neonatal deaths, yet rates remain low in remote provinces such as Nooristan. This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with institutional delivery among married women in Paroon district, Noo...

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding breast cancer screening among women attending a tertiary hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan

Breast cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide and in Afghanistan. Early detection helps long survival and reduces the mortality rate. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practice, and identify factors associated with them among women atten...