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Domestic Accidents of Children in the Orodara District of Burkina Faso: Mothers’ Knowledge of First-Aid Practices Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Abou Coulibaly, Armel Emmanuel Sogo, Anata Bara, Barbara E. Wildhaber, Sophie Inglin
First-aid practices after a domestic accident are not always known, especially in Africa. This study aimed to measure mothers’ knowledge of emergency procedures and attitudes in the event of domestic accidents in children. We conducted a cross-sectional study in the Orodara health district, Kénédougou province, Burkina Faso, among mothers of children aged 0–14 years. The dependent variable was the
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Exploring the Role of Healthcare Personnel in Designing Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Sikhethiwe Masuku, Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa, Mmapheko Doriccah Peu
Background: Healthcare personnel (HCP) in high TB-burdened countries continue to be at high risk of occupational TB due to inadequate implementation of Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control (TB-IPC) measures and a lack of understanding of the context and relevance to local settings. Such transmission in the healthcare workplace has prompted the development and dissemination of numerous guidelines
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The Types of Psychosocial Factors Associated with Suicidality Outcomes for People Living with Bipolar Disorder: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Robert C. Dempsey, Alyson L. Dodd, Patricia A. Gooding, Steven H. Jones
Bipolar Disorder is associated with high rates of suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and outcomes, yet the lived experience of suicidality and Bipolar Disorder is not particularly well understood. Understanding the role of psychosocial aetiologies in suicidality outcomes for those living with Bipolar Disorder is key for developing appropriately targeted interventions focusing on factors that are amenable
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Utilisation of Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Ghana: Analysis of the 2007 and 2017 Ghana Maternal Health Surveys Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 James Tetteh-Boawolor Ehiawey, Adom Manu, Emefa Modey, Deda Ogum, Edgar Atuhaire, Kwasi Torpey
Early pubertal development induces early sexual activities among adolescents. In Ghana, despite the high sexual activity among Ghanaian adolescents, sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services are underutilised, primarily due to SRH stigma and a lack of SRH knowledge and information. This study examined the use of SRH services among adolescents aged 15–19 years in Ghana over a ten year period. The
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Comparing Mediators and Moderators of Mental Health Outcomes from the Implementation of Group Problem Management Plus (PM+) among Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and Colombian Returnees in Northern Colombia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Lucy Miller-Suchet, Natalia Camargo, Manaswi Sangraula, Diany Castellar, Jennifer Diaz, Valeria Meriño, Ana Maria Chamorro Coneo, David Chávez, Marcela Venegas, Maria Cristobal, Annie G. Bonz, Camilo Ramirez, Ana Maria Trejos Herrera, Peter Ventevogel, Adam D. Brown, Matthew Schojan, M. Claire Greene
Colombia hosts the largest number of refugees and migrants fleeing the humanitarian emergency in Venezuela, many of whom experience high levels of displacement-related trauma and adversity. Yet, Colombian mental health services do not meet the needs of this population. Scalable, task-sharing interventions, such as Group Problem Management Plus (Group PM+), have the potential to bridge this gap by utilizing
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Investigating Factors Associated with Migration and Cultural Adaptation in Relation to Change in Attitudes and Behavior towards Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) among Populations from FGM/C-Practicing Countries Living in Western Countries: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Nasteha Salah, Sara Cottler-Casanova, Patrick Petignat, Jasmine Abdulcadir
A growing body of evidence indicates a significant decrease in support for female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) within post-migration communities in Western countries. Addressing knowledge gaps and comprehending the factors associated with FGM/C discontinuation in these communities is crucial. The objective of this scoping review is to describe the effects of migration and cultural change on factors
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A Rapid Review of Interventions to Improve Care for People Who Are Medically Underserved with Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Lung Cancer Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Sarah Mossburg, Mona Kilany, Kimberly Jinnett, Charlene Nguyen, Elena Soles, Drew Wood-Palmer, Marwa Aly
In the United States, patients with chronic conditions experience disparities in health outcomes across the care continuum. Among patients with multiple sclerosis, diabetic retinopathy, and lung cancer, there is a lack of evidence summarizing interventions to improve care and decrease these disparities. The aim of this rapid literature review was to identify interventions among patients with these
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Correction: Elford et al. Identification and Evaluation of Tools Utilised for Measuring Food Provision in Childcare Centres and Primary Schools: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 4096 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Audrey Elford, Cherice Gwee, Maliney Veal, Rati Jani, Ros Sambell, Shabnam Kashef, Penelope Love
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The Association between Body Mass Index and Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) in the US Population’s Diabetes Status Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Wenxue Lin
Obesity, indicated by Body Mass Index (BMI), is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. However, its association with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a crucial indicator of blood-sugar control, may vary across different populations and disease statuses. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–2018 were analyzed. Participants aged 18–79 years with complete information on
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Surveillance of Occupational Exposure to Volatile Organic Compounds at Gas Stations: A Scoping Review Protocol Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Tatiana de Medeiros Carvalho Mendes, Juliana Pontes Soares, Pétala Tuani Cândido de Oliveira Salvador, Janete Lima de Castro
Health surveillance guides public policies, allows for the monitoring of occupational exposures that may cause health risks, and can prevent work-related diseases. The scoping review protocol herein is designed to map studies on the surveillance of occupational exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in gas stations and identify the governmental agencies and public health measures in different
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Reduction of Malnutrition Related to Unsafe Water Consumption in Developing Countries: Potabilization of Surface Water and Traditional Well Water, with Plant Extracts Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Frédéric Anderson Konkobo, Mamounata Diao, Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo, Roger Dakuyo, Noëlle Edwige Roamba, Sandrine Zongo, Mamoudou Hama Dicko
The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize the capacity of four local plant extracts in the potabilization of unsafe water. Thus, Moringa oleifera and
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Personality Traits and Internet Addiction among Adolescent Students: The Moderating Role of Family Functioning Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Ifeoma Juliet Nwufo, Obinna Osita Ike
Objectives: Internet addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by excessive and compulsive use of the internet. The risk of internet addiction among adolescents has risen recently due to an increase in technological advancement and globalization. However, previous studies have focused on the precipitating factors triggering the internet addiction without looking at the exogenous factors and
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Tailoring Household Disaster Preparedness Interventions to Reduce Health Disparities: Nursing Implications from Machine Learning Importance Features from the 2018–2020 FEMA National Household Survey Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Meghna Shukla, Taryn Amberson, Tara Heagele, Charleen McNeill, Lavonne Adams, Kevin Ndayishimiye, Jessica Castner
Tailored disaster preparedness interventions may be more effective and equitable, yet little is known about specific factors associated with disaster household preparedness for older adults and/or those with African American/Black identities. This study aims to ascertain differences in the importance features of machine learning models of household disaster preparedness for four groups to inform culturally
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Navigating Diabetes: Enhancing Self-Management through Education among Diabetic People at the Early Stages of the Disease—A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Emirjona Kiçaj, Aurela Saliaj, Rudina Çerçizaj, Vasilika Prifti, Sonila Qirko, Liliana Rogozea
Diabetes self-management education helps to improve health outcomes and qualities of life for diabetic patients. This systematic review examines the effectiveness of several types of diabetes self-management education for patients at the early stages of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). A review of studies that have researched the use and impacts of health education on diabetic patients with T2DM was
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Promoting Teachers’ Social and Emotional Competence in Light of the Close Connection between Professional Role and Personal Characteristics: Preliminary Evidence of the Efficacy of the “ME4YOU” Training Program Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-21 Enrica Ciucci, Carolina Facci, Daniela Carpenzano, Matilde Sanesi, MariaGiulia Taddei, Lucrezia Tomberli, Giovanna Tambasco, Andrea Baroncelli
Within the field of research on the promotion of teachers’ social and emotional competence, the present paper illustrates preliminary evidence of the efficacy of a new training program named “ME4YOU” aimed at supporting teachers’ self-reflexive competences to deal with the emotional and relational dimensions of teaching, with constant and continuous attention towards underlining the close connection
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Understanding the Risk of Social Vulnerability for the Chinese Diaspora during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Model Driving Risk Perception and Threat Appraisal of Risk Communication—A Qualitative Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-21 Doris Yuet Lan Leung, Hilary Hwu, Shoilee Khan, Aaida Mamuji, Jack Rozdilsky, Terri Chu, Charlotte Lee
During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigrants were among the most socially vulnerable in Western countries. The Chinese diaspora in Canada were one such group due to the widespread cultural stigma surrounding their purported greater susceptibility to transmit and become infected by COVID-19. This paper aims to understand the social vulnerability of the Chinese diaspora in the Greater Toronto
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Peer Support for Caregivers of People Living with Posterior Cortical Atrophy in Melbourne, Australia: A Feasibility Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Alexander Mitchell, Wendy Kelso, Camille Paynter, Leanne Hayes, Dennis Velakoulis, Samantha M. Loi
Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA) is a rare form of young-onset dementia that causes early visuospatial and visuoperceptual deficits. The symptom profile of Posterior Cortical Atrophy leads to very specific care needs for those affected, who often rely on informal caregivers (including friends and family). Rare dementia support groups can be useful for both patients and their caregivers to assist with
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An Exploration of People Living with Parkinson’s Experience of Cardio-Drumming; Parkinson’s Beats: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 J. Yoon Irons, Alison Williams, Jo Holland, Julie Jones
Research has shown that physical activity has a range of benefits for people living with Parkinson’s (PLwP), improving muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and walking, as well as non-motor symptoms such as mood. Parkinson’s Beats is a form of cardio-drumming, specifically adapted for PLwP, and requires no previous experience nor skills. Nineteen PLwP (aged between 55 and 80) took part in the regular
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Effects of Standardized Patient Simulation and Mobile Applications on Nursing Students’ Clinical Competence, Self-Efficacy, and Cultural Competence: A Quasi-Experimental Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Duc Nu Minh Ton, Trang Thi Kieu Duong, Hang Thi Tran, Thanh Thi Thanh Nguyen, Hai Ba Mai, Phuong Thi Anh Nguyen, Binh Duy Ho, Trang Thi Thuy Ho
Background: Simulation-based education has emerged as an effective approach in nursing education worldwide. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a surgical nursing education program based on a simulation using standardized patients and mobile applications among nursing students. Methods: A mixed-methods design with a quasi-experimental longitudinal approach and focus group interviews was employed
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Fundamental Themes in Social–Emotional Learning: A Theoretical Framework for Inclusivity Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Mickayla Dussault, Robert B. Thompson
Social–emotional learning (SEL) is a rapidly growing field of research that has garnered significant attention in recent years. Each facet of SEL research in fields such as education, mental health, and developmental research has used specific methodologies and terms in their narrow research focus. In education specifically, where the most SEL research has been produced, many frameworks have implementation
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A Co-Created Assessment Framework to Measure Inclusive Health and Wellbeing in a Vulnerable Context in the South of Europe Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-20 Isotta Mac Fadden, Roberta Cocchioni, María Mar Delgado-Serrano
Rapid urbanisation exacerbates health and wellbeing disparities in vulnerable contexts and underscores the imperative need to develop innovative and participatory co-creation approaches to understand and address the specificities of these contexts. This paper presents a method to develop an assessment framework that integrates top-down dimensions with bottom-up perspectives to monitor the impact of
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Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Cross Section of Public Health Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Nunzia Cannovo, Elena Bianchini, Luciana Gironacci, Elisabetta Garbati, Filiberto Di Prospero, Mariano Cingolani, Roberto Scendoni, Piergiorgio Fedeli
Introduction. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be caused by a number of microorganisms that vary greatly in size, life cycle, clinical manifestations, and sensitivity to available treatments. Transmission of STIs can occur during unprotected (or condomless) sexual contact and through the exchange of body fluids during any type of activity. The prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases remains
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Trend in the Prevalence of Overweight and Obese Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Analysis between the Years 2006 and 2019 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Alisson Padilha de Lima, Ana Paula de Oliveira Barbosa Nunes, Carolina Ferreira Nicoletti, Fabiana Braga Benatti
The aim of this study was to investigate the trend in the prevalence of overweight and obese adults in São Paulo, Brazil, between 2006 and 2019 across chronic diseases and the domains of physical activity. A descriptive retrospective study was carried out on the trend in the prevalence of 26.612 overweight and obese adults (10.150 men and 16.462 women). All data analyzed were based on information from
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Intersectional Mentorship in Academic Medicine: A Conceptual Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Jae M. Sevelius, Orlando O. Harris, Lisa Bowleg
Academic medical institutions seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce to foster equitable, supportive environments in which early-stage investigators, especially those who are underrepresented in medicine, can thrive. Intersectionality is a critical theoretical framework rooted in Black feminist activism and scholarship that elucidates how power and privilege are differentially structured for
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Family-Based Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD for a Parent and Child Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Rachel Yoder, Alyssa Michaud, Amanda Feagans, Kendra E. Hinton-Froese, Allison Meyer, Victoria A. Powers, Leah Stalnaker, Melissa K. Hord
Children with mental illness commonly live with caregivers who suffer from mental illness. Integrated mental-health-treatment approaches can provide more convenient and comprehensive care for families. This case report describes family-based treatment (FBT) for one parent/child dyad. The parent was a 37-year-old female with a history of anxiety and major depressive disorder and concern for symptoms
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Sexist, Racist, and Homophobic Violence against Paramedics in a Single Canadian Site Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Justin Mausz, Joel D’Eath, Nicholas A. Jackson, Mandy Johnston, Alan M. Batt, Elizabeth A. Donnelly
Violence against paramedics is widely recognized as a serious, but underreported, problem. While injurious physical attacks on paramedics are generally reported, non-physical violence is less likely to be documented. Verbal abuse can be very distressing, particularly if the harassment targets personal or cultural identities, such as race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Leveraging a novel
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Exploring Allied Health Models of Care for Children with Developmental Health Concerns, Delays, and Disabilities in Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Georgia Gosse, Saravana Kumar, Helen Banwell, Anna Moran
Background: Access to appropriate healthcare is essential for children’s healthy development. This is lacking in rural and remote areas, impacting health outcomes. Despite efforts to improve access for these communities, to date, no review has systematically mapped the literature on allied health models of care for children with developmental needs. This scoping review seeks to address this knowledge
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Validating Constructs of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and Exploring Health Indicators to Predict the Psychological Outcomes of Students Enrolled in the Pacific Islands Cohort of College Students Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Rebecca H. Kim, Yvette C. Paulino, Yoshito Kawabata
The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) has been used in various countries to assess the mental states of individuals. The objectives of this study were to validate the DASS-21 for use in Guam, an island that endures a high burden of mental health challenges, such as suicide, and examine the predictive impact of selected health indicators on DASS-21 variables. Three years of data (2017–2019)
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Cognitive and Relational Processes Associated to Mental Health in Italian High School Students during COVID-19 and Russian–Ukrainian War Outbreaks Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-19 Attà Negri, Arianna Barazzetti, Alice Rinzivillo, Rachele Mariani, Cinzia Di Monte
The negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health has been widely demonstrated; however, few studies have investigated the psychological processes involved in this impact, including core beliefs violation, meaning-making disruption, interpersonal support, or one’s relational functioning. This study explored the mental health of 215 Italian adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic and the
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Medical Advocacy among Latina Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Paola Torres, Judith Guitelman, Araceli Lucio, Christine Rini, Yamilé Molina
Medical advocacy has continued to significantly impact quality of life and survivorship outcomes among Latina breast cancer survivors in the United States. However, little is known about the unique experiences of Latina survivors, including the perceived value, process, and context in which they practice medical advocacy. To help address this gap, we conducted a qualitative, secondary analysis of semi-structured
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The Relationship between All-Cause Dementia and Acute Diabetes Complications among American Indian and Alaska Native Peoples Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Xiaoyi Niu, Jenny Chang, Maria M. Corrada, Ann Bullock, Blythe Winchester, Spero M. Manson, Joan O’Connell, Luohua Jiang
Background: American Indian and Alaska Native people (AI/AN) bear a disproportionate burden of diabetes. Growing evidence shows significant associations between several acute diabetes complications and dementia among diabetes patients. However, little is known about these relationships among AI/AN adults. Here, we aim to investigate these associations among AI/AN adults. Methods: This cross-sectional
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A New Auto-Regressive Multi-Variable Modified Auto-Encoder for Multivariate Time-Series Prediction: A Case Study with Application to COVID-19 Pandemics Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Emerson Vilar de Oliveira, Dunfrey Pires Aragão, Luiz Marcos Garcia Gonçalves
The SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic prompted governments, institutions, and researchers to investigate its impact, developing strategies based on general indicators to make the most precise predictions possible. Approaches based on epidemiological models were used but the outcomes demonstrated forecasting with uncertainty due to insufficient or missing data. Besides the lack of data, machine-learning models
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Exploring the Relationship of Leisure Travel with Loneliness, Depression, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Shu Cole, Chenggang Hua, Siyun Peng, Weixuan Wang
Loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline are pressing concerns among older adults. This study examines the association between leisure travel participation and these health outcomes in older adults, aiming to provide further evidence of the benefits of leisure travel. Using nationally representative historical data from the 2006 household survey of the Health and Retirement Study, this study conducted
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Impacts of Working Hours, Wages, and Regular Employment Opportunity on Suicide Mortalities of Employed and Unemployed Individuals before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Ryusuke Matsumoto, Eishi Motomura, Motohiro Okada
Standardized suicide mortality rates per 100,000 population (SMRs) in Japan consistently decreased from 2009–2019, but these decreasing trends were reversed to increase in 2020. To clarify the mechanisms of recent increasing suicide in Japan, temporal fluctuations of SMRs disaggregated by sex and employment status (employed and unemployed individuals) and labor indices such as working hours, wages
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Cognitive Profile and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Julia Vázquez-de Sebastián, Angel M. Ortiz-Zuñiga, Andreea Ciudin, Joan Ars, Marco Inzitari, Rafael Simó, Cristina Hernández, Sergio Ariño-Blasco, María José Barahona, Maite Franco, Xavier Gironès, María Cruz Crespo-Maraver, Joan Carles Rovira, Carmina Castellano-Tejedor, The DIALCAT Consortium
The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) in the older adults population and their specific impact on their cognitive profiles still requires further research. For this purpose, a cross-sectional study was carried out to describe the presence of CVRFs and their association with cognitive performance in a sample of older adults (65–85 years old) with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Participants
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Interventions to Foster Resilience in Family Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Lucía Santonja-Ayuso, Silvia Corchón-Arreche, Mari Carmen Portillo
The family caregiver of a person with Alzheimer’s disease still experiences, in most cases, negative consequences in their biopsychosocial environment, which are related to the acquisition of this role. However, it has been observed that this fact is not universal in this type of population since benefits can be obtained in the act of caring through the development of resilience. Given this possibility
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Early Detection and Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Infections Using Syndromic Surveillance: A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Olubusola Adedire, Nicola K. Love, Helen E. Hughes, Iain Buchan, Roberto Vivancos, Alex J. Elliot
The underreporting of laboratory-reported cases of community-based gastrointestinal (GI) infections poses a challenge for epidemiologists understanding the burden and seasonal patterns of GI pathogens. Syndromic surveillance has the potential to overcome the limitations of laboratory reporting through real-time data and more representative population coverage. This systematic review summarizes the
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Multicomponent Behavioural Intervention during Pregnancy to Reduce Home Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial in Bangladesh and India Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Veena A. Satyanarayana, Cath Jackson, Kamran Siddiqi, Mukesh Dherani, Steve Parrott, Jinshuo Li, Rumana Huque, Prabha S. Chandra, Atif Rahman
Background: Pregnant women exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS) are at increased risk of poor birth outcomes. We piloted multicomponent behavioural intervention and trial methods in Bangalore, India, and Comilla, Bangladesh. Methods: A pilot individual randomised controlled trial with economic and process evaluation components was conducted. Non-tobacco-using pregnant women exposed to SHS were recruited
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Optimizing the Selection of Mass Vaccination Sites: Access and Equity Consideration Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Basim Aljohani, Randolph Hall
In the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine accessibility was limited, impacting large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles County, which has over 10 million residents but only nine initial vaccination sites, which resulted in people experiencing long travel times to get vaccinated. We developed a mixed-integer linear model to optimize site selection, considering equitable access for vulnerable
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The Development of an Oral Health Nursing Tool for Patients with a Psychotic Disorder: A Human-Centred Design with a Feasibility Test Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Sonja Kuipers, Stynke Castelein, Linda Kronenberg, Job van ’t Veer, Nynke Boonstra
Patients with psychotic disorders frequently report oral health problems, while mental health nurses (MHNs) seem not to be fully aware of these problems and the risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to develop supportive tools for MHNs regarding oral health to increase sensitisation among MHNs and provide MHNs with the knowledge to recognise (potential) oral health problems in patients with a psychotic
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World Trends in Dental Ergonomics Research: A Bibliometric Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Wita Anggraini, Dewi Ranggaini, Annisaa Putri Ariyani, Indrani Sulistyowati
Dental ergonomics provides an overview of dentists’ work efficiency. The objective of this study was to obtain quantitative information and produce a visualization of the network of scientific publications on the topic of ergonomics and dentistry using bibliometric analysis. Data mining was conducted using the Scopus database and Boolean expressions (ergonom* AND dentist*) on 14 April 2023. Data extraction
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Association between the Quantity of Nurse–Doctor Interprofessional Collaboration and in-Patient Mortality: A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Sandesh Pantha, Martin Jones, Nompilo Moyo, Bijaya Pokhrel, Diana Kushemererwa, Richard Gray
The level of nurse–doctor interprofessional collaboration may influence patient outcomes, including mortality. To date, no systematic reviews have investigated the association between the quantity of nurse–doctor interprofessional collaboration and inpatient mortality. A systematic review was conducted. We included studies that measured the quantity of nurse–doctor interprofessional collaboration and
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Independent Correlates of Glycemic Control among Adults with Diabetes in South Africa Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Abdulaziz Hamid, Aprill Z. Dawson, Yilin Xu, Leonard E. Egede
Background: Globally, the prevalence of diabetes is increasing, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including those in the sub-Saharan African region. However, the independent socioeconomic correlates of glycemic control as measured by hemoglobin A1C have yet to be identified. Therefore, the aim of this analysis was to understand the independent correlates of glycemic control in
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Development of Master Chef: A Curriculum to Promote Nutrition and Mindful Eating among College Students Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Kayla Parsons, Kelley Strout, Caitlyn Winn, Mona Therrien-Genest, Kate Yerxa, Jade McNamara
Research suggests that success in improving undergraduates’ diet quality can benefit from a multifaceted approach, incorporating nutrition education, mindful eating, and culinary skill-building. The current study aimed (1) to review the development of Master Chef, a mindful eating curriculum, and (2) assess its feasibility through an online expert review. Expert reviewers were recruited through an
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Alternative Food Practices as Pathways to Cope with Climate Distress Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Laurence Ammann-Lanthier, Katie Hayes, Iain J. Davidson-Hunt
Experiences of distress and challenging emotions in response to the climate crisis are increasingly common, particularly among young adults. These experiences can include challenging emotions caused by the harmful environmental impacts of conventional food systems, as their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions have become more widely known. While recent studies have examined various experiences
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Use of and Beliefs toward Novel Tobacco and Nicotine Products among Portuguese University Students: A Pandemic Survey Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Marina Vaz, Pedro Cascais, Olga Lourenço
Over the last decade, novel tobacco and nicotine product experimentation and use have dramatically increased among the youth, even in countries with strong tobacco control and anti-smoking social norms. We performed an online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in March-June 2021, targeting students from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. The aim was to assess the experimentation and
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No Women’s Land: Australian Women Veterans’ Experiences of the Culture of Military Service and Transition Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Sharon Lawn, Elaine Waddell, Louise Roberts, Pilar Rioseco, Tiffany Beks, Tiffany Sharp, Liz McNeill, David Everitt, Lee Bowes, Dylan Mordaunt, Amanda Tarrant, Miranda Van Hooff, Jonathan Lane, Ben Wadham
Women’s experiences of military service and transition occur within a highly dominant masculinized culture. The vast majority of research on military veterans reflects men’s experiences and needs. Women veterans’ experiences, and therefore their transition support needs, are largely invisible. This study sought to understand the role and impact of gender in the context of the dominant masculinized
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The Social Context of Pregnancy, Respectful Maternity Care, Biomarkers of Weathering, and Postpartum Mental Health Inequities: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Bridget Basile-Ibrahim, Joan Combellick, Thomas L. Mead, Alee Sorensen, Janene Batten, Robyn Schafer
Background: Mental health disorders are the number one cause of maternal mortality and a significant maternal morbidity. This scoping review sought to understand the associations between social context and experiences during pregnancy and birth, biological indicators of stress and weathering, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Methods: A scoping review was performed using PRISMA-ScR
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Perceptions and Experiences of Inequity for Women of Refugee Background Having a Baby during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Melbourne, Australia Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Fran Hearn, Stephanie J. Brown, Josef Szwarc, Shadow Toke, May Alqas Alias, Maryaan Essa, Shogoufa Hydari, Ashay Baget, Elisha Riggs
Listening to What Matters is an exploratory descriptive qualitative study that aimed to (1) understand how women of refugee background in Melbourne, Australia experienced access to health information and maternity and/or early parenting care during the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) whether pandemic health directives had an impact on structural inequities for women of refugee background who received maternity
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Attitudes to Short-Term Staffing and Workforce Priorities of Community Users of Remote Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services: A Qualitative Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Zania Liddle, Michelle S. Fitts, Lisa Bourke, Lorna Murakami-Gold, Narelle Campbell, Deborah J. Russell, Supriya Mathew, Jason Bonson, Edward Mulholland, John S. Humphreys, Yuejen Zhao, John Boffa, Mark Ramjan, Annie Tangey, Rosalie Schultz, John Wakerman
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of short-term staffing in remote health services, including Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). This paper explores the perceptions of clinic users’ experiences at their local clinic and how short-term staffing impacts the quality of service, acceptability, cultural safety, and continuity of care in ACCHSs in remote communities
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Study Circles as a Possible Arena to Support Self-Care—A Swedish Pilot Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Birgitta Kerstis, Jorgen Herlofson, Lena Wiklund Gustin
Today, issues related to people’s mental health and well-being have been described as a challenge for society, globally as well as in Sweden. This calls for new approaches to mental health promotion. The aim was to evaluate the adequacy of its content and structure, describing experiences of study circles as a means of supporting participants’ self-care and self-compassion. The overall design is a
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Insights into the Impact of Organizational Factors and Burnout on the Employees of a For-Profit Psychiatric Hospital during the Third Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Michael Seyffert, Chunyi Wu, Gülru F. Özkan-Seely
In this paper, we provide insights into the interplay among the organizational, job, and attitudinal factors and employees’ intentions to resign during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic at a mental health hospital. We point out shortcomings in the relationship dynamics between executive administration and operational staff and propose a pathway to develop more effective leadership frameworks
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Exploring the Potential Impact of Training on Short-Term Quality of Life and Stress of Parents of Children with Autism: The Integrative Parents’ Autism Training Module Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Nikoletta Mavroeidi, Christos Sifnaios, Ariadne Ntinou, Giorgos Iatrou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, María Merino Martínez, Martina Nucifora, Ibrahim Tanrikulu, Antonios Vadolas
Parents of autistic children experience high levels of parental stress and low quality of life related to the demanding child caring burden they experience. Parent education and training programs are acknowledged to improve parental well-being and reduce parenting stress. In the framework of the Erasmus+ Integrative Autism Parents Training Project (IPAT), we developed the IPAT Training Module based
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Addressing the Rehabilitation Needs of Women Experiencing Infertility in Ethiopia: Time for Action Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Bilen Mekonnen Araya, Maria P. Velez, Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Silke Dyer, Heather M. Aldersey
The psychological, social, and financial disabilities caused by infertility are significant for women, particularly those living in low- and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia. Although rehabilitation can be an important form of support for such women, infertility is frequently overlooked as a disability or potential target of rehabilitation interventions. This study aimed to determine what
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Evaluating Intraocular Pressure Alterations during Large Muscle Group Isometric Exercises with Varying Head and Body Positions Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Nina Krobot Cutura, Maksimilijan Mrak, Dominik-Mate Cutura, Ivanka Petric Vickovic, Lana Ruzic
Performing physical exercise affects intraocular pressure, and its elevation and fluctuations are the main risk factors for glaucoma development or progression. The aim of this study was to examine the acute alterations in intraocular pressure (IOP) during four unweighted isometric exercises and to determine whether the different head and body positions taken during exercise additionally affect IOP
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Characteristics and Circumstances of Adolescents Obtaining Abortions in the United States Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Doris W. Chiu, Ava Braccia, Rachel K. Jones
The purpose of this study is to describe the sociodemographic and situational circumstances of adolescents obtaining abortion in the United States prior to the Dobbs decision. We use data from the Guttmacher Institute’s 2021–2022 Abortion Patient Survey, a cross-sectional survey of 6698 respondents; our analytic sample includes 633 adolescents (<20 years), 2152 young adults (20–24 years), and 3913
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Practices and Awareness Regarding an Infant’s Sleep Environment among Japanese Caregivers: A Cross-Sectional Survey Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Ayako Himemiya-Hakucho, Ayumi Taketani, Aoi Nakagawa, Hiroki Sakai, Azumi Shigemoto, Izumi Takase
Preventing sudden, unexpected infant death related to sleep, especially suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome, remains challenging globally. To evaluate factors associated with an unsafe sleep environment (SE) for infants in Japan, this cross-sectional study investigated the current status of practices and awareness among caregivers about a safe SE. Two hundred and fifty-four caregivers of infants
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Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Infrastructure and Resources in Schools in Belize during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2021–2023 Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Anh N. Ly, Kelsey McDavid, Christina Craig, Dian Maheia, Yolanda Gongora, Alexandra Medley, Francis Morey, Russell Manzanero, Gerhaldine Morazan, Allison Lino, Vickie Romero, Rosalva Blanco, Kanako Ishida, Matthew Lozier, Kristy O. Murray
Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) resources in schools is critical for disease prevention and control, especially during public health emergencies. In Belize, systematic, national data on WASH in schools are needed to inform public health decisions and interventions. From December 2021 to January 2022, a national survey was sent electronically to government and government-aided primary
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Provision of E-Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation in Pregnancy: Perceptions and Experiences of Pregnant Women from Two UK Sites Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Eleanor Lutman-White, Riya Patel, Lauren Bell, Deborah Lycett, Kelly Hayward, Ruth Sampson, Janani Arulrajah, Maxine Whelan
Introduction: Smoking in pregnancy is associated with negative health outcomes for both mothers and babies; e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine without hazardous tobacco, may offer an additional smoking cessation strategy for pregnant women. Although e-cigarettes are being increasingly offered within services, there is limited understanding about whether e-cigarettes can improve smoking cessation
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Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Long COVID: A Mixed Method Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Nawar Diar Bakerly, Nikki Smith, Julie L. Darbyshire, Joseph Kwon, Emily Bullock, Sareeta Baley, Manoj Sivan, Brendan Delaney
Introduction: Long COVID (LC) is a global public health crisis affecting more than 70 million people. There is emerging evidence of different pathophysiological mechanisms driving the wide array of symptoms in LC. Understanding the relationships between mechanisms and symptoms helps in guiding clinical management and identifying potential treatment targets. Methods: This was a mixed-methods systematic