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Benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH is a common condition affecting many men as they age, often leading to lower urinary tract symptoms LUTS. Due to a growing and aging population, the number of men diagnosed with BPH continues to rise, making treatment for this condition one of the most performed surgical procedures in urology. This research aims to establish a global, ongoing registry that collects detailed demographic and clinical data on men undergoing medical or surgical treatments for BPH to better understand treatment patterns and outcomes worldwide. The registry records information from men aged 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of BPH and LUTS who are receiving either medication or surgical intervention. Data collected includes baseline demographics, peri-operative details, and follow-up outcomes with no actual interventions performed by the registry team. The study uses validated patient-reported outcome measures like the International Prostate Symptom Score IPSS, Sexual Health Inventory for Men SHIM, and Male Sexual Health Questionnaire for Ejaculatory Dysfunction MSHQ-EjD, along with clinical data such as quality of life, urine flow rates, prostate-specific antigen levels, and complications related to treatment. Participants provide data over a period of three years with ongoing follow-up and no fixed end date, allowing for long-term observation of treatment effectiveness and safety. The registry also ensures data security and quality through encryption, user access controls, and regular audits. Researchers will analyze outcomes including symptom scores, quality of life, post-void residual urine, and complications like incontinence, bleeding, urinary tract infections, and erectile dysfunction, aiming to inform future BPH management and research.

Researchers are evaluating how well college students stick to good oral health habits and are testing whether an educational program based on the Expanded Health Belief Model EHBM can improve these behaviors. This study focuses on preventing poor oral health by targeting beliefs about dental disease risks and the benefits of preventive actions. Prior research shows that EHBM-based education can significantly increase brushing, flossing, and dental check-up rates among students and other populations. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will attend awareness lectures focused on oral health using the EHBM framework, aiming to promote better dental habits. The control group will receive general college health education without any structured behavioral program. The study will include male and female undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 years. During the study, participants oral health behaviors will be assessed over six months using an Oral Health Behavior Score. Researchers will evaluate changes in tooth brushing, flossing, and dental check-up habits. Participants will be monitored for adherence to the program, and data collection will help determine the effectiveness of the EHBM-based intervention. The total study duration extends from initial enrollment through the primary outcome measurement at six months.