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Appealing to Americans’ altruism is not enough to nudge them to accept novel vaccines J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-04 Emmanuel F Drabo, Marcella A Kelley, Cynthia L Gong
Background The role of altruism in the acceptance of novel preventive healthcare technologies like vaccines has not been thoroughly elucidated. Methods We 1:1 randomized n = 2004 Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) participants residing in the USA into a control or treatment arm with vaccination decisions framed altruistically, to elicit their preferences for COVID-19 vaccination using web-based discrete
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Natural disasters as a public health issue J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Christopher Ryan Maboloc
This paper explains why natural disasters are a public health issue. A case in point is the Masara landslide in Maco Town, the Philippines. Public health concerns are not just the physical but also the ‘total well-being of persons’. Classifying natural calamities as a concern related to public health will give a sense of urgency on the matter and thereby encourage governments to act on the negative
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COVID-19 and worker mental distress J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Reka Sundaram-Stukel, Pelin Kesebir, Regina Vidaver, Richard J Davidson
Background This analysis posits that COVID-19-related worker mental distress may be different for those continuously employed and for those who faced temporary job loss. Methods Mental distress during COVID-19 is characterized using two nationally representative surveys, the American Trend Panel (ATP) and the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). Using a probit model, we examine workplace perceptions for the
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Where are they and how do they perform? Measuring long-term career outcomes of public health doctoral recipients J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Bo Wang, Cheng Wang, Andrew S Hanks
Background Doctoral recipients of public health play pivotal roles in the support and leadership of the public health industry and academic research. We conducted this study to assess and track the long-term career outcomes of public health PhDs (PHPhD). Methods We linked data from the Survey of Doctorate Recipients to the Survey of Earned Doctorates and tracked the long-term career outcomes and job
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Evaluation of a mobile COVID-19 vaccination van outreach service in an outer South London borough J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Gina Zelent, Kerry Addison, Emma King, James Moore, Rachel Flowers
Background This study aimed to explore differences in users of a COVID-19 mobile vaccine van service and users of a COVID-19 static vaccination hub, and the impact of changes in national COVID-19 vaccine policy on vaccine uptake. Methods The age distribution of male and female service users in each service was compared. The average number of vaccines administered per hour per week was analysed. Results
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Non-pharmaceutical interventions to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the UK: a rapid mapping review and interactive evidence gap map J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 D Duval, B Evans, A Sanders, J Hill, A Simbo, T Kavoi, I Lyell, Z Simmons, M Qureshi, N Pearce-Smith, C R Arevalo, C R Beck, R Bindra, I Oliver
Background Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were crucial in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, although uncertainties about their effectiveness remain. This work aimed to better understand the evidence generated during the pandemic on the effectiveness of NPIs implemented in the UK. Methods We conducted a rapid mapping review (search date: 1 March 2023) to identify primary studies reporting
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The lived experience of food insecurity among adults with obesity: a quantitative and qualitative systematic review J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Rebecca Briggs, Hope Rowden, Lukasz Lagojda, Timothy Robbins, Harpal S Randeva
Background Food insecurity and obesity are increasing both globally and in the UK. In this review we systematically assess the lived experiences of people with obesity who are food insecure and often turn to food banks. Methods We systematically searched electronic databases from January 2007 until October 2022. Data from eligible studies were extracted and the studies assessed for quality. Thematic
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A systematic evaluation of physical activity and diet policies in Scotland: results from the 2021 Active Healthy Kids Report Card J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Simone A Tomaz, John J Reilly, Avril Johnstone, Adrienne Hughes, Jenni Robertson, Leone C A Craig, Farid Bardid
Background Policymaking regarding physical activity (PA) and diet plays an important role in childhood health promotion. This study provides a detailed examination of Scottish government and policy for child and adolescent PA and diet and discusses strengths and areas for improvement. Methods Scottish policy documents (n = 18 [PA]; n = 10 [diet])—published in 2011–20—were reviewed for grading using
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Randomized controlled internal pilot trial of a diversion programme for adolescents in police custody who possess illicit substances J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Simon Coulton, Nadine Hendrie, Rosa Vass, Theresa Gannon, Agnes Wooton, Jennifer Rushworh-Claeys, Jake Sinetos
Background Adolescents involved in criminal proceedings are significantly more likely to re-offend than a similar population diverted away from criminal justice. Adolescents who use substances and offend are at higher risk of experiencing negative social, psychological and physical problems that often persist into adulthood. There is some evidence that brief interventions combined with appropriate
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Investigating socio-ecological factors influencing implementation of tuberculosis infection prevention and control in rural Papua New Guinea J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Gigil Marme, Jerzy Kuzma, Peta-Anne Zimmerman, Neil Harris, Shannon Rutherford
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly transmissible infectious disease killing millions of people yearly, particularly in low-income countries. TB is most likely to be transmitted in healthcare settings with poor infection control practices. Implementing TB infection prevention and control (TB-IPC) is pivotal to preventing TB transmission in healthcare settings. This study investigated diverse stakeholders’
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on childhood obesity rates, by Health Board area, in Wales, UK J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Claire Beynon, Llion Davies
Background The aim of this study was to examine the possible impact of the coronavirus pandemic on rates of children living with obesity and severe obesity, by Health Board area in Wales. Methods The pre-pandemic data consisted of all children included in the Wales Childhood Measurement Programme (2014/15–2018/19). The 2021/22 Child Measurement Programme data were used as the post-pandemic data set
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Modelling the longer-term health and health inequality impacts of changes in alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic in England J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Colin Angus, Madeleine Henney, Robert Pryce
Background Alcohol consumption changed substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic for many people. This study quantified how these changes in drinking varied across the population and their potential longer-term impact on health and health inequalities. Methods We analyzed data from the Alcohol Toolkit Study to estimate how alcohol consumption changed during the pandemic (April 2020–November 2021)
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Evaluation of practice nurses’ management of paediatric psychosocial problems in general practice J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Lukas B M Koet, Heike Gerger, Wilma Jansen, Patrick J E Bindels, Evelien I T de Schepper
Background Child mental health services are under major pressure worldwide. In the Netherlands, Youth Mental Health Practice Nurses (YMHPNs) have been introduced in general practice to improve access to care. In this study, we evaluated care delivered by YMHPNs. Methods We used medical records of a population-based cohort (21 717 children, 0–17 years). Characteristics of children consulting a YMHPN
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Identifying high cholesterol in the ambulance setting: a mixed-methods cohort study to tackle health inequality J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Karl Charlton, Jon Rees, Emma Burrow
Background Individuals with low socio-economic status (SES) have disproportionate rates of cardio- vascular disease (CVD) but poorer engagement with preventative health. This study aimed to compare characteristics of individuals with and without hyperlipidaemia and describe their health behaviours. Methods A mixed-methods study between January and December 2022. Patients aged ≥40 years using the ambulance
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Therapeutic high-dose vitamin D for vitamin D-deficient severe COVID-19 disease: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study (SHADE-S) J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Ajay Singh, Ashu Rastogi, Goverdhan Dutt Puri, Venkata Ganesh, Naveen Bal Naik, Kamal Kajal, Shubhkarman Kahlon, Shiv Lal Soni, Narender Kaloria, Kulbhushan Saini, Amarjyoti Hazarika, Varun Mahajan, Karan Singla, Sanjay Bhadada, Vaishali Soni
Background efficacy of therapeutic cholecalciferol supplementation for severe COVID-19 is sparingly studied. Objective effect of single high-dose cholecalciferol supplementation on sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score in moderate-to-severe COVID-19. Methods participants with moderate to severe COVID-19 with PaO2/FiO2 ratio < 200 were randomized to 0.6 million IU cholecalciferol oral (intervention)
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COVID-19 lockdowns weigh heavily on youth: an analysis of the impact on BMI for Age Z scores in children and adolescents J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Muna Abed Alah, Sami Abdeen, Iheb Bougmiza, Nagah Selim
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the lifestyle and health of children and adolescents. This study aimed to assess the lifestyle changes brought about by COVID-19-related school closures and their impact on the Body Mass Index for Age Z (BAZ) scores of governmental school students in Qatar. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2022
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Rates of adverse events and related risk factors following e-cigarette use J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Raphael E Cuomo, Vidya L Purushothaman, Tim K Mackey, Joshua W Yang
Background E-cigarettes have emerged as popular products, especially for younger populations. However, concerns regarding health effects exist and there is a notable gap in understanding the prevalence and nature of adverse events. This study aims to examine the rate of adverse events in individuals who use e-cigarettes in a large sample. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a sample
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Effect modification of time spent outdoors on the association between early childhood overweight and myopia: a one-year follow-up study J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Jin-Liu-Xing Yang, Dan-Lin Li, Jun Chen, Jing-Jing Wang, Lin-Lin Du, Si-Chen Liu, Xian-Gui He, Chen-Wei Pan
Background This study examined the moderating role of outdoor time on the relationship between overweight and myopia. Methods The data for this study was obtained from a prospective study in Shanghai, where non-myopic children wore wristwear and were followed up for 1 year. Eye examinations were performed at each visit. The modification effect was assessed on the additive scale using multivariable
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What can multiple causes of death tell about cardiovascular mortality during COVID-19 pandemic in the United States? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Elizaveta Ukolova, Boris Burcin
Background The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused an underestimation of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality, as COVID-19 was predominantly recorded as the underlying cause of death. This study investigates CVD-related excess mortality and recording of CVD on the death certificates during 2020–2021, considering underlying (underlying causes of death (UCD)), immediate and contributory causes. Methods
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‘I see the high level of interpersonal support during the pandemic as proof that the good in people prevails’: the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for building a caring community? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Julia Strupp, Lisa Valerius, Angélique Herrler, Helena Kukla, Sabine Eichberg, Frank Schulz-Nieswandt, Raymond Voltz
Background The public health approach to end-of-life care has led to initiatives to promote caring communities, involving the community in supporting vulnerable dying people and their families. Our study aimed to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the relevance of a caring community, whether the concept of a caring community took on a different meaning during and because of the pandemic, and
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Factors associated with cervical screening coverage: a longitudinal analysis of English general practices from 2013 to 2022 J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Sean Urwin, Stephanie Gillibrand, Jennifer C Davies, Emma J Crosbie
Background Cervical cancer remains an important global public health concern. Understanding the factors contributing to a decline in screening uptake in high-income countries is fundamental to improving screening rates. We aimed to identify general practice and patient characteristics related to cervical screening coverage in England between 2013 and 2022. Methods We analyzed a panel of 59 271 General
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Incidence and psychiatric predictors of Long COVID beyond 3 months in a city-wide community sample in Texas J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Jack Tsai, Abigail Grace, Anita Kurian
Background Studies have emerged about a syndrome of persistent symptoms of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection called ‘Long COVID’, which have mostly focused on the first 3 months. This study examined rates and predictors of Long COVID symptoms lasting beyond 3 months (termed Long2 COVID). Methods A longitudinal cohort study using a population-based sample of 511 adults in San Antonio, Texas
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International scientific communication on COVID-19 data: management pitfalls understanding J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-23 Lilian Tzivian, Arriel Benis, Agnese Rusakova, Emil Syundyukov, Abraham Seidmann, Yotam Ophir
Background During the pandemic, countries utilized various forms of statistical estimations of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) impact. Differences between databases make direct comparisons and interpretations of data in different countries a challenge. We evaluated country-specific approaches to COVID-19 data and recommended changes that would improve future international collaborations. Methods
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Medicines and other factors causing deaths in English and welsh care homes: five-years of preventing future death reports by coroners J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Malcolm Irons, Asa Auta, Jane Caroline Portlock, Andrea Manfrin
Background Whilst information has been published on the impact, severity and causes of incidents involving medicines in care homes, it has not been systematically described. This review explored whether coroners’ Preventing Future Death (PFD) reports involving medicines for people living in care homes could add to this evidence base. Methods PFD reports made publicly available between 2017 and 2021
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Long-term ambient air pollution exposure and prospective change in sedentary behaviour and physical activity in individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes in the UK J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Jonathan Goldney, Joseph Henson, Charlotte L Edwardson, Kamlesh Khunti, Melanie J Davies, Thomas Yates
Background Air pollution may be a risk factor for physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour (SED) through discouraging active lifestyles, impairing fitness and contributing to chronic diseases with potentially important consequences for population health. Methods Using generalized estimating equations, we examined the associations between long-term particulate matter with diameter ≤2.5 μm (PM2.5)
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Development and psychometric evaluation of the sexual and reproductive health needs of incarcerated women scale: a methodological study J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Mohadeseh Ghareghozloo, Maryam Moridi, Masoud Alimardi, Kolsoom Safari, Zahra Behboodi Moghadam
Background This study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive tool designed to assess the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) needs of incarcerated women. Methods A methodological study was conducted from January to March 2023 in two female prisons in Tehran and Hamedan, Iran. The participant pool consisted of women who had been incarcerated for a minimum of 6 months and were aged between 15
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Telehealth technologies in care homes: a gap for dentistry? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Ishmyne B Bhamra, Jennifer E Gallagher, Rakhee Patel
Background Telehealth technologies are playing an increasing role in healthcare. This study aimed to review the literature relating to the use of telehealth technologies in care homes with a focus on teledentistry. Methods Khangura et al.’s (Evidence summaries: the evolution of a rapid review approach. Syst Rev 2012;1:10) rapid review method included an electronic database search on Embase, PubMed
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Health insurance status, lifestyle choices and the presence of non-communicable diseases: a systematic review J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Adeola Folayan, Mark Wing Loong Cheong, Quek Kia Fatt, Tin Tin Su
Background Although health insurance (HI) has effectively mitigated healthcare financial burdens, its contribution to healthy lifestyle choices and the presence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is not well established. We aimed to systematically review the existing evidence on the effect of HI on healthy lifestyle choices and NCDs. Methods A systematic review was conducted across PubMed, Medline
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A community-based volunteer service to reduce COVID-19 vaccination inequities in New York City J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Ee Tein Tay, Madalyn Fernbach, Haidee Chen, Charis Ng, Jade Tapia, Stasha O’Callaghan
Objectives We describe our experiences and challenges as community volunteers in assisting individuals in scheduling initial COVID-19 vaccine appointments and highlight disparities and barriers in vaccine access in New York City (NYC). Methods Priority for assistance was given to individuals who were eligible for vaccination in NYC and New York State with the following barriers: technological, language
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A competency framework on simulation modelling-supported decision-making for Master of Public Health graduates J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Rok Hrzic, Maria Vitoria Cade, Brian Li Han Wong, Nicky McCreesh, Judit Simon, Katarzyna Czabanowska
Background Simulation models are increasingly important for supporting decision-making in public health. However, due to lack of training, many public health professionals remain unfamiliar with constructing simulation models and using their outputs for decision-making. This study contributes to filling this gap by developing a competency framework on simulation model-supported decision-making targeting
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Is gender equality associated with a longer healthier life? Ecological evidence from 27 European countries J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Teresa Leão, Julia Doetsch, Ana Henriques, Sílvia Fraga
Background The association between gender equality and higher life expectancies has been described. Yet, little is known about its association with healthy life expectancy (HLE), or which domains are consistently associated with longer and healthier lives. We aimed to study the association between country-level gender equality, its domains and subdomains, with life expectancy and HLE in Europe, from
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Frequency and types of errors in clinician-composed death certificates for patients with or without autopsy in a hospital population J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Ariana Pape, Kathryn P Scherpelz
Background Death certificate (DC) errors are common. At our institution, all deaths have a preliminary death certificate (PDC) written by a clinician and then revised by a pathologist prior to the clinician signing the final death certificate (FDC). In autopsy cases, the FDC is signed by the pathologist who performs the autopsy. Methods A total of 100 in-hospital deaths (50 with autopsy and 50 without)
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The impacts of extreme temperature on mortality and emergency hospital admissions within East Sussex in comparison with pre-existing national trends J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Kaine Jackson, Abia Noushad
Background The impacts of heatwaves are a rapidly growing area of study; however, much of the existing research focusses on national data analysis. This article aims to add a local perspective using data from only one county, East Sussex, and comparing these with the pre-existing national data. Methods Population data were obtained from publicly available sources such as the Office of National Statistics
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Changing trends in Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections among female sex workers in Southern China: a surveillance data analysis spanning 2019 to 2022 J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Jinshen Wang, Peizhen Zhao, Wenqian Xu, Cheng Wang
Background Female sex workers (FSW) are particularly vulnerable to chlamydia and gonorrhea infections. However, there were few studies that detail the evolving patterns of chlamydia and gonorrhea among Chinese FSW. Therefore, our study endeavors to assess the prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea epidemics within FSW, investigate their changing trends and scrutinize associated factors. Methods In 2019
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‘Telling them “that’s what it says in the guidance” didn’t feel good enough’: moral distress during the pandemic in UK public health professionals J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Steven M A Bow, Peter Schröder-Bäck, Dominic Norcliffe-Brown, James Wilson, Farhang Tahzib
Background The study aimed to identify the causes of moral distress in public health professionals associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the potential ways of avoiding or mitigating the distress. Methods The survey was distributed to all members of the UK Faculty of Public Health between 14 December 2021 and 23 February 2022. Conventional qualitative content analysis was conducted to explore the
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Introducing the Cochrane Nutrition & Physical Activity Thematic Group. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Luke Wolfenden,Jodie Doyle,Sam McCrabb,Celeste Naude,Solange Durao,Lukas Schwingshackl,Hayley Christian,Adrian Bauman
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AI and ethics in mental health: exploring the controversy over the use of ChatGPT. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Paul Arjanto,Feibry F W Senduk,Umi Nahdiyah,Mukti S Utami
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Equity in healthcare: lessons from Australia's vaccine campaign for Indonesia. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Sudirham Sudirham,Tika Bela Sari
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The unseen victims: psychological effects of food insecurity on children in low-income families. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Raup Padillah,Hari Pamungkas,Muhammad Nidomuddin,Havid Yusuf,Nurcholis Sunuyeko,Adi Sucipto
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Toward an organism-oriented ontology in organizing health, or recursive learning as resistance. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Jan Gresil Kahambing
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Cloth masks: bridging the gap in a world short on medical supplies. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-25 Adeline Silaban,Parno Sumanro Mahulae,Ricky Alfredo Silaban,Andi Andre Pratama Putra
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Organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an early childhood education and care-specific physical activity policy intervention: findings from the Play Active trial J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Elizabeth J Wenden, Charley A Budgeon, Natasha L Pearce, Hayley E Christian
Background Many children do not accumulate sufficient physical activity for good health and development at early childhood education and care (ECEC). This study examined the association between ECEC organizational readiness and implementation fidelity of an ECEC-specific physical activity policy intervention. Methods Play Active aimed to improve the ECEC educator’s physical activity practices. We investigated
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Socio-demographic variation in adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) Cancer Prevention Recommendations within the UK Biobank prospective cohort study J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Fiona C Malcomson, Solange Parra-Soto, Liya Lu, Frederick Ho, Carlos Celis-Morales, Linda Sharp, John C Mathers
Background The 2018 (WCRF)/American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) Cancer Prevention Recommendations are evidence-based lifestyle recommendations which aim to reduce the risk of cancer worldwide. Sociodemographic factors modulate lifestyle behaviours, and both cancer incidence and survival are socio-economically patterned. We investigated adherence to these recommendations and examined patterns
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Mobile vaccination units substantially increase COVID-19 vaccinations: evidence from a randomized controlled trial J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Anna-Corinna Kulle, Stefanie Schumacher, Frauke von Bieberstein
Background Governments around the world used mobile vaccination units (MVUs) to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake, but the causal effect of MVUs has not yet been evaluated. Methods In a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 20 Swiss communities (10 treatment, 10 control) in August 2021, MVUs were sent to treatment communities for 4 hours on a single day. The experimental sample comprises 20 414 adults
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Indonesian public health strategy: an occupational cardiovascular disease. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 I Wayan Gede Suarjana,Jonesius Eden Manopo,Sudirham,Fuad Hilmi Sudasman,Lucyana Leonita Pongoh,Prycilia Pingkan Mamuaja
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Heatwaves, wildfires and global warming: a call to public health action. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Jeff Clyde G Corpuz
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By-laws versus commercial determinants of health: window dressing? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Alain Braillon
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Social isolation causing suicidal thoughts among persons-deprived of liberty. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Marietta P Guanzon
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'From workspace to virtual space': the impact of cyber sexual harassment on women workers' well-being. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Siti Fathimah,Elly Malihah,Erlina Wiyanarti,Deviana Pratiwi Munthe,I Wayan Gede Suarjana
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Toward mental well-being with nutrition education: addressing nutrition issues in Indonesia. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Siti Fathimah,Erlina Wiyanarti,I Wayan Gede Suarjana
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Mental health in times of global recession: strategies for public health intervention. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Jeff Clyde Corpuz
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The evolving nature of artificial intelligence: role in public health and health promotion. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara
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Keeping the faith: public health resiliency amid the uncertainties J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Julius B Tutor, Melanio L Leal
The public health community remains vigilant in sustaining the resiliency it acquired and strengthened. The time comes for us to direct our attention to policy related concerns so as to heighten the momentum in promoting the interest on public health and protection. Pandemic, war, poverty... the battle continues, so as our response, to take heed and believe that we can surpass the challenges and trials
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Seasonal patterns of communicable disease incidence and antibiotic prescribing in Moria refugee camp, Greece J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Tomas Simonek, Helen Zahos, Siyana Mahroof-Shaffi, Christian Harkensee
Background Infectious diseases remain a major risk for refugees living in camps. Limited research has been undertaken into the burden and impact of infections in the current refugee crisis around the Mediterranean. This analysis examines the frequency and incidence rates of common infections, and use of antibiotics at a healthcare facility inside Moria refugee camp on the island of Lesvos, Greece,
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Artificial intelligence and allergic rhinitis: does ChatGPT increase or impair the knowledge? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Simon Høj, Simon F Thomsen, Hanieh Meteran, Torben Sigsgaard, Howraman Meteran
Background Optimal management of allergic rhinitis requires patient education with easy access to accurate information. However, previous online platforms have provided misleading information. The demand for online medical information continues to grow, especially with the introduction of advanced chatbots like ChatGPT. Methods This study aimed to evaluate the quality of information provided by ChatGPT
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Alcohol-related dementia: a major mental health problem with less public health attention. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara
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Addressing the global challenge of colorectal cancer: recent trends and strategies for prevention. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Parno Sumanro Mahulae,Patricia Mardiana Silangen,Emma Julien Pongoh,Alfrie Musa Rampengan,Tineke Makahinda,Moh Fikri Pomalingo
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Grandparenting as therapy: how it enhances resilience and mental well-being among older adults? J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Raup Padillah
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Addressing academic dishonesty caused by artificial intelligence tools. J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Dalmacito A Cordero
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Music in the Metaverse: an alternative solution for immune-boosting and mental health maintenance in the post-COVID-19 age J. Public Health (IF 4.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-13 Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang
In this article, the author explains more about the other benefits that people can enjoy when listening to music in the Metaverse, significantly boosting immunity and maintaining mental health.