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What Are the Experiences of Mental Health Practitioners Involved in a Coroner’s Inquest and Other Inquiry Processes after an Unexpected Death of a Patient? A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of the Literature Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Millie Tamworth, Sahra Tekin, Jo Billings, Helen Killaspy
Grief after suicide or patient-perpetrated homicide can be complex for those involved in the patient’s care. Mental health practitioners with patients who die unexpectedly may be called to assist in the formal investigation processes that follow. The aim of this study was to examine the experience of mental health practitioners called to attend a coroner’s inquest or other forms of formal inquiry.
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Surveillance of Infections and Antibiotic Use in 21 Nursing Home Wards during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Assessment Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Ida Hellum Sandbekken, Åsmund Hermansen, Ellen Karine Grov, Inger Utne, Borghild Løyland
Residents in nursing homes are fragile and at high risk of serious illness or death from healthcare-associated infections. The COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant risk of suffering and mortality for residents of nursing homes. Surveillance of infections is essential for infection prevention and is missing in many countries. The aim of this study is to explore infection rates and antibiotic use in
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Assessing the Quality and Coverage of Maternal Postnatal Care in Bangladesh: A Comparative Analysis of Quality Postnatal Care among Home and Facility Births Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Sabrina Sharmin Priyanka, Dibbya Pravas Dasgupta, Abu Yousuf Md Abdullah, Nazia Binte Ali, Hafeza Khatun, Sk Masum Billah
Background: Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in reducing maternal mortality, yet postpartum deaths remain a significant issue. Emphasis on quality postnatal care (qPNC) is crucial, as increased coverage alone has not sufficiently reduced maternal morbidity and mortality. Methods: This study included data from the Bangladesh Maternal Mortality Survey of 32,106 mothers who delivered within
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Health Workers in Relation to Environmental Health Hazards in the Nelson Mandela Bay Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 David G. Morton, Mpinane F. Senekane
Background: Community health workers (CHWs) cover extensive areas observing the environmental conditions in which community members live. However, current CHW training modules do not have modules focusing specifically on environmental health. CHWs appear to lack knowledge of environmental health hazards, and little is known of their attitudes and practices regarding environmental health hazards. The
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Classical and Modern Prejudice toward Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: The Role of Experienced Contact, Beliefs in a Just World and Social Dominance Orientation Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Rocco Servidio, Ivan Giuseppe Cammarata, Costanza Scaffidi Abbate, Stefano Boca
This study investigates the impact of experienced contact on prejudiced attitudes towards individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs), examining beliefs in a just world (BJW) and social dominance orientation (SDO) as potential serial mediators. Data were collected from 224 university students (M = 23.02, SD = 2.48). Path analysis modelling assessed the structural relationships between the study
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IEUBK Modeling of Children’s Blood Lead Levels in Homes Served by Private Domestic Wells in Three Illinois Counties Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Sarah Keeley, Samuel Dorevitch, Walton Kelly, David E. Jacobs, Sarah D. Geiger
Lead is known to impair neurocognitive development in children. Drinking water is routinely monitored for lead content in municipal systems, but private well owners are not required to test for lead. The lack of testing poses a risk of lead exposure and resulting health effects to rural children. In three Illinois counties, we conducted a cross-sectional study (n = 151 homes) examining water lead levels
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Why Do New Parents Stop Practising Sport? A Retrospective Study towards the Determinants of Dropping Out after Becoming a Parent Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Hidde Bekhuis, Jasper van Houten, Femke van Abswoude
Despite the known health benefits of sport, recent studies showed that parenthood is related to decreased sport participation. Changes in sport behaviour after becoming a parent have been explained by gender or with the rational resource perspective of limited time and energy. However, the latter is mostly theoretical, since empirical insights on resource mechanisms are scarce. We want to improve and
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The Work Ability Index (WAI) in the Healthcare Sector: A Cross-Sectional/Retrospective Assessment of the Questionnaire Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Nicola Magnavita, Igor Meraglia, Giacomo Viti, Lorenzo Borghese
The Work Ability Index (WAI) is the most widely used questionnaire for the self-assessment of working ability. Because of its different applications, shorter versions, and widespread use in healthcare activities, assessing its characteristics is worthwhile. The WAI was distributed online among the employees of a healthcare company; the results were compared with data contained in the employees’ personal
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The Inverse Association between the Frequency of Forest Walking (Shinrin-yoku) and the Prevalence of Insomnia Symptoms in the General Japanese Population: A Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Daiko Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Emi Morita, Hiroshi Kadotani, Naoto Yamada, Tae Sasakabe, Sayo Kawai, Mariko Naito, Takashi Tamura, Kenji Wakai
Since a single forest walk (Shinrin-yoku or forest bathing) session is reported to improve sleep temporarily, occasional forest walks may have a positive effect on daily sleep. Therefore, this study aimed to examine whether more frequent forest walking is associated with better daily sleep conditions. Data from the second survey of the Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Daiko Study
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Content Analysis of Official Public Health Communications in Ontario, Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Maya Fields, Kelsey L. Spence
Effective communication by governmental organizations is essential to keep the public informed during a public health emergency. Examining the content of these communications can provide insight into their alignment with best practices for risk communication. We used content analysis to determine whether news releases by the Ontario government contained key elements of effective risk communication
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The Commercial Determinants of Violence: Identifying Opportunities for Violence Prevention through a Public Health-Based Framework Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Mark A. Bellis, Sally McManus, Karen Hughes, Olumide Adisa, Kat Ford
Violence has immediate and long-term repercussions for the health of individuals and communities. Recent increases in the understanding of public health approaches to violence prevention have focused on the policies and practices of government, health, and other public sector agencies. However, the roles of commercial bodies in fostering and preventing violence remain largely unaddressed. The wealth
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Prevalence and Diagnosis of PCOS Using Electronic Health Records: A Scoping Review and a Database Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 William Atiomo, Mohamed Nor Haq Rizwan, Muhammad Hamza Bajwa, Hussain Juzer Furniturewala, Komal Sundeep Hazari, Deemah Harab, Widad Abdelkareem, Sumayya Inuwa, Amar Hassan Khamis, Muna Tahlak, Fadi G. Mirza
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, endometrial cancer, infertility, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm birth. Accurately identifying predictors of these health risks is crucial. Electronic health records (EHRs) offer an affordable approach, however
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Emotional Eating and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in the Police Force: The Carolina Blue Project Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Ya-Ke Wu, Tany G. Pacchioni, Anil K. Gehi, Katherine E. Fitzgerald, Divya V. Tailor
There is an association between emotional eating and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors; however, little is known about this association in the police force. This study explores the associations between emotional eating and CVD risk factors in law enforcement officers in North Carolina. Four hundred and five officers completed The Emotional Eating Scale, and 221 of them completed the assessment
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Psychosocial Hazards in the Northern Territory Building and Construction Industry: A Profile of Job Demands and Job Resources in a Jurisdiction and Industry with High Rates of Suicide Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Nicholas Thompson, Adam Robertson, Rebecca Loudoun, Amanda Biggs, Keith Townsend
The work environment for building workers in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT) is characterised by concerningly high rates of distress and suicide at both a jurisdictional and an industry level. Work-related psychosocial hazards are known antecedents of work-related distress and suicide, and more research is required to understand how these hazards impact workers in this unique building context.
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Microbial Composition Dynamics in Peloids Used for Spa Procedures in Lithuania: Pilot Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Marija Kataržytė, Lolita Rapolienė, Greta Kalvaitienė, Rafael Picazo-Espinosa
Despite peloids’ acknowledged therapeutic and cosmetic potential, there remains a limited understanding of their microbial diversity and dynamics, especially concerning beneficial and non-beneficial microorganisms under different heating conditions. Our study employs both cultivation and metagenomic methods to assess the microbiota of peloids, focusing on lake sapropel and peat under heating conditions
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Optimizing the Indoor Air Quality in Historical Buildings: Strategies for Environmental Improvement and Public Health Enhancement Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Prisco Piscitelli, Alessandro Miani, Saverio Mecca, Rachel Hodgton
The endeavor to maintain and enhance the indoor air quality (IAQ) in historical buildings transcends the traditional boundaries of cultural heritage preservation, emerging as a pivotal public health concern [...]
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Food Security and Diet Quality Improvements among At-Risk, Low-Income, Older Adults following a Free Meal Pilot Program Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Makenzie Barr-Porter, Kendra OoNorasak, Tammy Stephenson, Ryan Goodson, Sofia Bonilla, Abraham Alhamdani
Older adults are at a greater risk for food insecurity compared to the general population. This study aimed to describe changes in diet quality and food insecurity following a free meal program at low-income, older adult housing complexes. Study participants were recruited from two low-income older adult public housing complexes in Kentucky. Fifty participants were enrolled and received 1–4 free weekly
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Working Together to Support Self-Determination for Tāngata Kāpō (Blind and Low Vision) Māori: An Exemplar Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Bridgette Masters-Awatere, Rebekah Graham, Chrissie Cowan
This paper addresses the marginalisation of tāngata kāpō Māori (blind and low-vision Indigenous New Zealanders) in health- and vision-related research, despite New Zealand’s commitments to international conventions. Utilising a pūrākau-based approach, it challenges existing colonial narratives and emphasises the importance of Māori perspectives. We advocate for Māori self-determination over research
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Preconception Health of Indigenous Peoples in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States: A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Clara Walker, Tahmina Begum, Jacqueline A Boyle, James Ward, Federica Barzi
Background: There is increasing recognition of the importance of the preconception period for addressing reproductive and intergenerational health inequities and supporting improved maternal and child health outcomes. This study aimed to understand the extent and type of evidence that exists in relation to preconception health for Indigenous peoples living in high-income countries with similar experiences
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A Systematic Review on Intervention Treatment in Pathological Gambling Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Diana Moreira, Paulo Dias, Andreia Azeredo, Anabela Rodrigues, Ângela Leite
Over the last century, there has been a growing interest in researching pathological gambling, particularly in industrialized nations. Historically, gambling was widely perceived as morally questionable, condemned by religious groups. However, contemporary concerns have shifted towards the health repercussions of gambling disorders and broader societal impacts like increased crime and money laundering
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Flourishing or Frightening? Feelings about Natural and Built Green Spaces in Singapore Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Denise Dillon, Sean T. H. Lee, Eunice W. L. Tai
The current study’s aim was to better understand people’s feelings towards different types of natural and built green space environments in the highly urbanized “garden city” of Singapore. We examined which types of green spaces elicited positive (eudemonic) or negative (apprehensive) affective responses. A total of 288 adult residents of Singapore completed a survey that asked them to report their
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Implementing Aging in Place in Hong Kong: Meeting the Needs and Aspirations of Older Adults and Their Caregivers Living in Private Housing Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Jean Woo, Keilee Mok, Wui-Ling Chu, Regina Lo, Rina Ko
A policy of aging in place should be accompanied by physical and social environments that support healthy aging. This article describes how a property development company in Hong Kong sought to elicit the views of older people and their caregivers towards elderly services through a market research company, using questionnaire surveys followed by focus groups. Over 80% of all participants rated healthy
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Women’s Health Information-Seeking Experiences and Preferences for Health Communications on FDA-Regulated Products: A Qualitative Study in Urban Area Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Moaz Abdelwadoud, Jennifer Huang, Ester Villalonga-Olives, Susan dosReis, Liz Jansky, C. Daniel Mullins, Marc Kusinitz, Heather Ovelmen, Julia Ju
A key part of any effort to ensure informed health care decision-making among the public is access to reliable and relevant health-related information. We conducted focus groups with women from three generations across the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area to explore their information-seeking motivations, perceptions, challenges, and preferences regarding three FDA-regulated products: drugs, vaccines
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Potential Risk Factors to COVID-19 Severity: Comparison of SARS-CoV-2 Delta- and Omicron-Dominant Periods Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Daiki Yamaguchi, Odgerel Chimed-Ochir, Yui Yumiya, Eisaku Kishita, Tomoyuki Akita, Junko Tanaka, Tatsuhiko Kubo
Background: Continued study of risk factors can inform future pandemic preparedness and response. We aimed to determine the potential risk factors of COVID-19 severity among patients admitted to the hospital during the Delta- and Omicron-dominant periods. Methods: We utilized the J-SPEED-style COVID-19 Hospital version, a pre-administered questionnaire, to collect data from hospitals in Hiroshima Prefecture
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Characterizing Multimorbidity Prevalence and Adverse Outcomes in Ethnically and Culturally Diverse Sub-Populations in India: Gaps, Opportunities, and Future Directions Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Preeti Pushpalata Zanwar, Robyn Taylor, Tanisha G. Hill-Jarrett, Elena Tsoy, Jason D. Flatt, Zunera Mirza, Carl V. Hill, Arokiasamy Perianayagam
India is a large middle-income country and has surpassed China in overall population, comprising 20% of the global population (over 1.43 billion people). India is experiencing a major demographic shift in its aging population. Chronic diseases are common among older adults and can be persistent over the life course, lead to the onset of disability, and be costly. Among older adults in India, the existence
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An Update on the Special Issue “Parent-Child Interactions: Paths of Intergenerational Transmission of Psychopathological Risk” Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Luca Cerniglia
In September 2020, this Journal published a Special Issue (SI) entitled “Parent-Child Interactions: Paths of Intergenerational Transmission of Psychopathological Risk” that included fourteen interesting articles (see here for all of the published manuscripts’ references: https://www [...]
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Interactions with Nature, Good for the Mind and Body: A Narrative Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Dahlia Stott, DeAndra Forde, Chetan Sharma, Jonathan M. Deutsch, Michael Bruneau, Jennifer A. Nasser, Mara Z. Vitolins, Brandy-Joe Milliron
Interacting with nature may promote mental and physical health. There are multiple ways to interact with nature: indirectly, incidentally, and intentionally. How these types of interactions with nature may be associated with mental and physical health status and health behaviors is unclear. The purpose of this narrative review is to (1) describe the relationship between interactions with nature (indirect
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Impact of Stress during COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: A Study on Dispositional and Behavioral Dimensions for Supporting Evidence-Based Targeted Strategies Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Giuseppe Alessio Platania, Simone Varrasi, Claudia Savia Guerrera, Francesco Maria Boccaccio, Vittoria Torre, Venera Francesca Vezzosi, Concetta Pirrone, Sabrina Castellano
The COVID-19 pandemic caused critical mental health issues and lifestyle disruptions. The aim of this study was to explore, during the lockdown of second-wave contagions in Italy, how stress was affected by dispositional (personality factors and intolerance to uncertainty) and behavioral (coping strategies) dimensions, how these variables differed among sex, age, educational, professional, and health
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Health Expenditure, Institutional Quality, and Under-Five Mortality in Sub-Saharan African Countries Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Kin Sibanda, Alungile Qoko, Dorcas Gonese
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between health expenditure, institutional quality, and under-five mortality rates in sub-Saharan African countries. Specifically, the study seeks to explore the mediating role of institutional quality in this relationship, focusing on understanding how variations in healthcare spending and institutional frameworks impact child health outcomes. By
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Exploring Factors Influencing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Refusal: A Study in Italy during the Vaccine Rollout Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Arianna Barazzetti, Stefano Milesi, Attà Negri
The availability of an effective vaccine against COVID-19 virus marked a crucial moment in the fight against its pandemic spread. Although distribution of the vaccine began in December 2020, high acceptance rates and repeated administrations are needed to achieve widespread immunization, but hesitation toward the vaccine persists to this day. To identify psychological variables and other factors associated
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International Perspectives on Mental Health Social Work: Second Edition Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Jim Campbell, Lisa Brophy, Gavin Davidson
Writing this Editorial for our second collection of papers on “International Perspectives on Mental Health Social Work”, we reflected upon the content of our First Edition [...]
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Risk Perception and Fatigue in Port Workers: A Pilot Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Clarice Alves Bonow, Valdecir Zavarese da Costa, Leticia Silveira Cardoso, Rita Maria Heck, Jordana Cezar Vaz, Cynthia Fontella Sant’Anna, Julia Torres Cavalheiro, Gabriela Laudares Albuquerque de Oliveira, Thaynan Silveira Cabral, Carlos Henrique Cardona Nery, Mara Regina Santos da Silva, Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz
Introduction and Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess fatigue in port workers; analyze the association between fatigue and levels of trust in organizations, as well as the association between authorities and risk perception; and examine the official documents governing the studied port, along with the current health and communication status of the port workers. Materials and Methods: This
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Barriers to Cardiac Rehabilitation among Patients Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Diseases—A Scoping Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Pupalan Iyngkaran, Pavithra Yapa Appuhamilage, Gayani Patabandige, Prasadi Saubhagya Sarathchandra Peru Kandage, Wania Usmani, Fahad Hanna
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a rising global burden. Preventative strategies such as cardiac rehabilitation (CR) have shown a marked reduction in disease burden. Despite this, CR is underutilized worldwide. This study aims to identify the barriers to CR among patients diagnosed with CVD. Methods: A scoping review of the literature was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute
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The Utility of Data Collected as Part of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Boyd Potts, Christopher M. Doran, Stephen Begg
Since 2006, the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework (HPF) reports have provided information about Indigenous Australians’ health outcomes. The HPF was designed, in consultation with Indigenous stakeholder groups, to promote accountability and inform policy and research. This paper explores bridging the HPF as a theoretical construct and the publicly available
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From Acute Infection to Prolonged Health Consequences: Understanding Health Disparities and Economic Implications in Long COVID Worldwide Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Jaleel Jerry G. Sweis, Fatima Alnaimat, Valeria Esparza, Supritha Prasad, Abeera Azam, Zeel Modi, Mina Al-Awqati, Pim Jetanalin, Nadia J. Sweis, Christian Ascoli, Richard M. Novak, Israel Rubinstein, Ilias C. Papanikolaou, Nadera Sweiss
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a growing number of patients experiencing persistent symptoms and physiological changes after recovering from acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, known as Long COVID. Long COVID is characterized by recurring symptoms and inflammation across multiple organ systems. Diagnosis can be challenging, influenced by factors like demographics, comorbidities, and immune responses
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Association between Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution Sources and Atopic Eczema among Preschool Children in South Africa Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Mandla Bhuda, Janine Wichmann, Joyce Shirinde
The objective of the study was to investigate the association between outdoor and indoor air pollution sources and atopic eczema among preschool children in South Africa. A cross-sectional design, following the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase III protocol, was applied. The study was conducted in Mabopane and Soshanguve Townships in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan
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Knowledge and Awareness of HPV, the HPV Vaccine and Cancer-Related HPV Types among Indigenous Australians Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Lucy Lockwood, Xiangqun Ju, Sneha Sethi, Joanne Hedges, Lisa Jamieson
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is a common, preventable, sexually transmitted disease with oncogenic potential and increasing incidence. This study aimed to gain an understanding of the knowledge and awareness of HPV, the HPV vaccine, and HPV-related cancers, and to evaluate the relationship between participant factors and HPV knowledge, vaccination uptake, and high-risk HPV (16/18) infection
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Transformative Insights: Break Up with Salt (BUWS) Program’s Short-Term Influence on Hypertension Risk Factors Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jean Pierre Enriquez, Helena Salgado, Christopher Kuetsinya, Li-Hsiang Lin, Elizabeth Gollub
Break Up with Salt (BUWS) is a four-session community-based nutrition education program aimed at reducing key controllable hypertension risk factors. This pilot study utilized a pre-post survey design to assess short-term outcomes on food behaviors (including DASH diet eating patterns), physical activity, and overall well-being, in two groups of participants. The first “pilot” group (n = 25) completed
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Abortion Experiences and Perspectives Amongst Migrants and Refugees: A Systematic Review Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Sharanya Napier-Raman, Syeda Zakia Hossain, Elias Mpofu, Mi-Joung Lee, Pranee Liamputtong, Tinashe Dune
(1) Background: Access to abortion care is a crucial reproductive health right. Refugees and migrants may have restricted access to and utilisation of abortion care, associated with histories of displacement, precarious migrant and citizenship status and difficulty navigating unfamiliar host country healthcare systems. However, there is limited evidence on the abortion experiences and perspectives
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Quality of Life and Associated Factors among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Thailand Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Porawan Witwaranukool, Ratchadapa Seedadard, Suphanna Krongthaeo, Yosapon Leaungsomnapa
The dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly changed since its initial outbreak. This study aimed to investigate the quality of life (QoL) of patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy in the specific context of Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 415 patients with cancer. Instruments used were a demographic and clinical characteristics form
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Development of Systemic Interventions to Decrease Breast Cancer Risk: A Group Concept Mapping Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Janet Gray, Carrie Petrucci, Connie Engel, Nyisha Green-Washington, Nancy Buermeyer
As breast cancer continues to take a devasting public health toll, most primary prevention approaches are targeted at individual actions. We have proposed, instead, developing systemic, population approaches to preventing the disease. We used a combined qualitative–quantitative methodology, group concept mapping (GCM), to identify Importance and Feasibility ratings of systemic interventions across
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Low Physical Performance Could Be Associated with Adverse Health Outcomes over Time: Results from a Cohort of Older Adults Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Darlise Rodrigues dos Passos Gomes, Leonardo Pozza Santos, Edgar Ramos Vieira, Andréa Dâmaso Bertoldi, Elaine Tomasi, Flávio Fernando Demarco, Maria Cristina Gonzalez, Simone Farias-Antunez, Renata Moraes Bielemann
A few studies on physical performance (PP) decline among community-dwelling older adults have simultaneously evaluated various outcomes in Brazil. This longitudinal cohort study aimed to verify the association between PP and health outcomes (negative health self-perception—NHSP; consultations with health professionals; disability; falls; and hospitalization) in older Brazilians (N = 476, 68 ± 6.7 years)
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Beyond Therapeutic Adherence: Alternative Pathways for Understanding Medical Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Juan José Cleves-Valencia, Mónica Roncancio-Moreno, Raffaele De Luca Picione
Given the psychosocial and economic costs of behaviors of patients who seem not to benefit from the medications, technologies, and medical therapies available for chronic diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, therapeutic adherence has been identified as one of the main focuses in the intervention. This paper presents contributions from semiotic cultural clinical psychology for understanding problems
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Influences of Indoor Air Temperatures on Empathy and Positive Affect Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Rania Christoforou, Hannah Pallubinsky, Tobias Maria Burgholz, Mahmoud El-Mokadem, Janine Bardey, Kai Rewitz, Dirk Müller, Marcel Schweiker
The consequences of climate change are already visible, and yet, its effect on psychosocial factors, including the expression of empathy, affect, and social disconnection, is widely unknown. Outdoor conditions are expected to influence indoor conditions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of indoor air temperature during work hours on empathy, positive and negative affect
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Thyroid Cancer Survival in the Multiethnic Cohort Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-10 Janine V. Abe, Song-Yi Park, Christopher A. Haiman, Iona Cheng, Loïc Le Marchand, Brenda Y. Hernandez, Lynne R. Wilkens
Objective: The US 5-year survival rate after thyroid cancer (TC) diagnosis is over 95%. Our aim was to investigate survival differences by sex and race and ethnicity in a multiethnic US population. Design: In the Multiethnic Cohort (MEC) study, a total of 605 incident TC cases were identified by linkage to HI and CA statewide cancer registries. Cox models were performed to compare the risk of all-cause
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Female Sexual Violence: A 12-Year Experience at a Single University Hospital in North-East Italy Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Serena Xodo, Veronica Tius, Giovanni Baccarini, Lorenza Driul
This retrospective study analyzed a case series of female sexual violence (SV) victims who were admitted to the emergency department of the University Hospital in Udine between January 2012 and April 2023. A total of 155 cases were divided into two groups according to their age: 115 adult victims and 40 minors. Compared with minors, adults had risk factors such as psychiatric disorders and past experience
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Exploring the Landscape of Breast Cancer Prevention among Chinese Residents in Italy: An In-Depth Analysis of Screening Adherence, Breast Self-Examination (BSE) Practices, the Role of Technological Tools, and Misconceptions Surrounding Risk Factors and Symptoms Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Luana Conte, Roberto Lupo, Serena Sciolti, Alessia Lezzi, Ivan Rubbi, Stefano Botti, Maicol Carvello, Annarita Fanizzi, Raffaella Massafra, Elsa Vitale, Giorgio De Nunzio
Background: Breast cancer remains a significant health concern among women globally. Despite advancements in awareness and diagnostic techniques, it persists as a leading cause of death, with profound impacts on affected individuals’ quality of life. Primary and secondary prevention, including regular screenings and practices like breast self-examination (BSE), are pivotal in ensuring early diagnosis
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Determinants of Smoking Cessation Outcomes and Reasons for Relapse in Patients Admitted to a Smoking Cessation Outpatient Clinic in Turkey Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Tijen Acar, Claire Gallagher, Yasemin Gören, Bircan Erbas, Adem Özkara
The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of smoking cessation outcomes and reasons for relapse following smoking cessation treatment. Using a mixed-method design, 179 patients were recruited from the Smoking Cessation outpatient clinic of Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital between May 2016 and May 2017. Quantitative data were collected via questionnaires or from patient files
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A Systematic Scoping Review of Indigenous People’s Experience of Healing and Recovery from Child Sexual Abuse Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Jordan Gibbs, Helen Milroy, Stella Mulder, Carlina Black, Catherine Lloyd-Johnsen, Stephanie Brown, Graham Gee
Child sexual abuse is a form of violence that occurs across nations and cultures. Collective efforts are being made to address this issue within many Indigenous communities. In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have expressed the need for cultural models of healing child sexual abuse. A preliminary exploration of the relevant literature shows a lack of synthesis with regard
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The Association between Menstrual Symptoms and Presenteeism: A Cross-Sectional Study for Women Working in Central Tokyo Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Masumi Okamoto, Kumi Matsumura, Akiko Takahashi, Akio Kurokawa, Yuko Watanabe, Hiroto Narimatsu, Honami Yoshida
Menstrual symptoms lower women’s work performance, but to what extent one’s performance declines during the perimenstrual periods is unclear. This cross-sectional study evaluated relative presenteeism by the severity of menstrual symptoms in working women. Participants included women who joined a health promotion event in Tokyo. The severity of PMS and symptoms during menstruation were categorized
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Climate Change and Infectious Diseases: Navigating the Intersection through Innovation and Interdisciplinary Approaches Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Prisco Piscitelli, Alessandro Miani
The era of climate change has introduced unprecedented challenges for global public health, especially visible through the lens of infectious diseases [...]
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Natural Radioactivity in Raw Building Materials for Underground Parking Lots and Assessment of Radiological Health Risk for the Population Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Francesco Caridi, Giuseppe Paladini, Antonio Francesco Mottese, Filippo Giammaria Praticò, Giuliana Faggio, Giacomo Messina, Alberto Belvedere, Santina Marguccio, Maurizio D’Agostino, Domenico Majolino, Valentina Venuti
This article reports the results of an investigation into the activity concentration of natural radionuclides in raw building materials for underground parking lots, together with the assessment of the radiation hazard for the public related to exposure to ionizing radiations. To this purpose, high-purity germanium (HPGe) γ-ray spectrometry was employed in order to quantify the average specific activity
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Prevalence of Maternal Fever and Associated Factors among Postnatal Women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda: A Preliminary Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Hilda Ainebyona, Elizabeth Ayebare, Allen Nabisere, Melissa A. Saftner
Fever is one of the most important signs of infection and can provide useful information for further assessment, diagnosis, and management. Early detection of postnatal fever could reduce severe outcomes, such as maternal mortality due to puerperal sepsis. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of and associated factors of postnatal fever among postnatal women at
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The Healthcare and Societal Costs of Familial Intellectual Disability Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Deborah Schofield, Rupendra Shrestha, Owen Tan, Katherine Lim, Radhika Rajkumar, Sarah West, Jackie Boyle, Lucinda Murray, Melanie Leffler, Louise Christie, Morgan Rice, Natalie Hart, Jinjing Li, Robert Tanton, Tony Roscioli, Mike Field
Most of the studies on the cost of intellectual disability are limited to a healthcare perspective or cohorts composed of individuals where the etiology of the condition is a mixture of genetic and non-genetic factors. When used in policy development, these can impact the decisions made on the optimal allocation of resources. In our study, we have developed a static microsimulation model to estimate
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Othering Older People’s Housing: Gaming Ageing to Support Future-Planning Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Vikki McCall, Alasdair C. Rutherford, Alison Bowes, Sadhana Jagannath, Mary Njoki, Martin Quirke, Catherine M. Pemble, Melanie Lovatt, Lisa Davison, Katie Maginn, Pat Scrutton, Ro Pengelly, Joan Gibson
The ‘othering’ of ageing is linked to an integrated process of ageism and hinders planning for the future for both individuals and practitioners delivering housing and health services. This paper aims to explore how creative interventions can help personalise, exchange knowledge and lead to system changes that tackle the ‘othering’ of ageing. The Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing (DesHCA)
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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Italian Children and Adolescents Living with Bone Dysplasia: A Cross-Sectional Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Patrizia Defabianis, Rossella Ninivaggi, Daniele Tessaris, Norma Bocca, Federica Romano
Bone dysplasia (BD) refers to a group of rare disorders characterized by skeletal and dental anomalies which may negatively influence oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the impact of BD on OHRQoL in Italian children and adolescents and to assess whether gender and age influence their OHRQoL. A total of 40 patients with BD and 40 age- and
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Chronic Stress Indicator: A Novel Tool for Comprehensive Stress Analysis Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Matthew Hill, Sayed Mostafa, Emmanuel Obeng-Gyasi
Extensive research has highlighted the strong association between chronic stress and negative health outcomes. This relationship is influenced by various factors, including sociobehavioral, environmental, and genetic and epigenomic forces. To comprehensively assess an individual’s stress levels, we propose the development of the Chronic Stress Indicator (CSI), a novel comprehensive multifaceted tool
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Pap Smear Cancer Coverage in Brazilian Capitals Including the Pandemic Period Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Virus: Ecological Study Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Annielson de Souza Costa, Edmund Chada Baracat, José Maria Soares Júnior, Isabel Cristina Esposito Sorpreso
Introduction: Cervical cancer develops slowly and may not manifest signs and symptoms at an early stage. It is worth mentioning the factors that can influence the onset of cervical cancer: smoking, early sexual life, multiple sexual partners, use of oral contraceptives, multiparity, low socioeconomic status, among others. An important risk factor for the onset of this disease is HPV infection, a virus
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Human Pesticide Exposure in Bolivia: A Scoping Review of Current Knowledge, Future Challenges and Research Needs Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Jessika Barrón Cuenca, Kristian Dreij, Noemi Tirado
Numerous studies have shown that pesticide exposure is linked to adverse health outcomes. Nevertheless, in Bolivia, where there is an increasing use of pesticides, the literature is sparse. To address knowledge gaps and guide future research in Bolivia, we conducted a scoping review spanning 22 years (January 2000 to December 2022). Our search identified 39 peer-reviewed articles, 27 reports/documents
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Co-Designing Research for Sustainable Food Systems and Diets with Aboriginal Communities: A Study Protocol Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health (IF 4.614) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Carla Vanessa Alves Lopes, Seema Mihrshahi, John Hunter, Rimante Ronto, Renee Cawthorne
(1) Background: Food choices and systems have contributed to various health and environmental issues, resulting in the global syndemic (obesity, undernutrition and climate change). Studies show that revitalizing Indigenous food systems and including native plant-based foods in our diet may be important for promoting health, reducing diet-linked chronic diseases and mitigating environmental changes