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Development of an emergency science popularization capacity index system for nurses in China—A Delphi study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-18 Minghui Lu, Qianwen Chai, Li Wei, Yanmei Wang, Cancan Cao
AimTo construct a popularization of an emergency science capacity index system for nurses based on the iceberg model.DesignA mixed‐method research design incorporating quantitative and qualitative components was used.MethodsIn this study, the first draft of the questionnaire was developed through literature analysis and semi‐structured interviews. According to the Delphi expert inclusion criteria,
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Development and psychometric properties of an instrument to evaluate missed nursing care in home care: A validation study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-17 Marco Di Nitto, Francesco Zaghini, Valeria Caponnetto, Fabio Ferraiuolo, Francesca Napolitano, Rosaria Alvaro, Loreto Lancia, Duilio Fiorenzo Manara, Laura Rasero, Gennaro Rocco, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Loredana Sasso, Annamaria Bagnasco
ObjectiveTo develop and validate a questionnaire to evaluate missed nursing care (MNC) in a home care setting.DesignA new instrument was developed and tested performing a preliminary analysis of a multicenter cross‐sectional study in Italy. Reporting was performed according to COnsensus‐based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines.SampleEight hundred
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Technological disasters in Asia: Epidemiological profile from the year 2000 to 2021 Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Andrea Fernández García, Rick Kye Gan, José Antonio Cernuda Martínez, Pedro Arcos González
BackgroundTechnological disasters in Asia have significant public health and environmental implications, but there is limited epidemiological analysis of these events. This study aims to characterize the epidemiological profile of technological disasters in Asia from 2000 to 2021, focusing on morbidity and mortality trends.MethodsA retrospective descriptive observational analysis was conducted using
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Physical activity habits and associated factors in open green spaces of young adults: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Ahmet Furkan Süner, Adem Sümen
ObjectivesThis study was conducted to determine the relationship between green space usage habits and physical activity in young adults.DesignA cross‐sectional and correlational design.SampleThe study was conducted with 455 young adults who were studying at a faculty between February and May 2023.MeasurementsThe research data were collected face‐to‐face using a form prepared by the researchers in line
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Relationship of sustainable development goals, holistic nursing competence, and social justice advocacy role in public health nurses Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Özlem Karatana, Mesut Karaman
ObjectiveThis study was conducted to examine the relationship between public health nurses' holistic nursing and social justice advocacy competencies in terms of their attitudes toward sustainable development goals.DesignCross‐sectional survey.SampleThe study sample consisted of 384 public health nurses.MeasurementsData were collected with the personal information form, the Attitudes toward Sustainable
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Balancing barriers and strategies – Nurses’ experiences of conducting lifestyle counseling Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Lina Behm, Maja Brånhage, Sofie Jönsson, Marie Rask
ObjectivesOver 70% of the disease burden in Europe is the result of chronic diseases caused by lifestyle. Lifestyle counseling can improve lifestyle habits and thereby health. However, according to research, there are several barriers to healthcare personnel carrying out counseling. The aim of this study was to explore nurses’ experiences of conducting lifestyle counseling.DesignA qualitative descriptive
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Nipah virus and implications for the nursing workforce and public health: A rapid review Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Floro Cubelo, Dominika Kohanová, Hannele Turunen, Andrea Solgajová, Daniel Joseph Berdida
BackgroundThe Nipah virus has raised significant concerns in global health security. During the COVID‐19 pandemic, the nursing workforce continues to face numerous challenges, including inadequate preparedness for pandemics, a shortage of nursing personnel, physical, and mental exhaustion.ObjectiveThis rapid review aimed to synthesize existing literature on the Nipah virus and its implications for
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Experiences of nursing students providing support in disaster areas: A qualitative study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Maksude Yildirim, Fatma Bozdağ, Öznur Başdaş
This study was conducted as a qualitative inquiry to deeply explore the thoughts and experiences of nursing students involved in support activities in disaster areas. It was conducted as a qualitative study. Data for the study were collected through face‐to‐face interviews or video conferencing using a Personal Information Form and a Semi‐Structured Interview Form created by the researcher. Data analysis
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Different impacts of physical activity on health in urban and rural older adults Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Shu‐Fen Lin, Chia‐Hsiang Chu, Wei‐Ting Chou, Tsung‐Cheng Hsieh, Yu‐Lun Kuo
ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the impact of physical activity on health among older adults in urban and rural areas in Taiwan.MethodsThis study employed a cross‐sectional design and data were analyzed from 2015 to 2019 from the Hualien County Health Bureau. Participants were divided into urban (n = 4780) and rural groups (n = 4983), and logistic regression models were employed to examine how
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The association between Internet use and intrinsic capacity among older adults in China: The mediating role of social participation Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Jianying Fu, Shuxia Fu, Xiao Wang, Xiuhong Wang
ObjectiveThis study aims to explore the relationship between Internet use and intrinsic capability among Chinese older adults, and the potential mediating role of social participation.MethodsWe verified the correlation between Internet use and intrinsic capacity using multiple linear regression and verified the mediating role of social participation using the Sobel and Bootstrap tests.ResultsThe results
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Mapping Public Health Nursing competencies: A comparative document analysis of competency frameworks and practice standards in the USA and Ireland Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Niamh Vickers, Chloe Green
The Public Health Nursing discipline plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable health services. The establishment of competency frameworks and practice standards pertaining to Public Health Nursing has emerged as a cornerstone for guiding practice, education, and research. This study aimed to identify contemporary Public Health Nursing competency frameworks and practice standards and establish
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Methodological approaches in developing and implementing digital health interventions amongst underserved women Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Allison D. Crawford, Rocky Slavin, Maryam Tabar, Kavita Radhakrishnan, Min Wang, Ashlynn Estrada, Jacqueline M. McGrath
BackgroundMinority populations are utilizing mobile health applications more frequently to access health information. One group that may benefit from using mHealth technology is underserved women, specifically those on community supervision.ObjectiveDiscuss methodological approaches for navigating digital health strategies to address underserved women's health disparities.Description of the innovative
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Impact of home visiting nurses on home death proportion in Japan: A nationwide longitudinal ecological study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-31 Shuhei Yoshida, Yumi Hirahara, Rieko Mutai, Daisuke Miyamori, Yuka Kikuchi, Kotaro Ikeda, Yuya Shigenobu, Masanori Ito
ObjectiveHome visiting nurses contribute to end‐of‐life home care in an aging society. However, few previous studies reported patient outcomes based on nursing practices. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the number of them and the change in home death proportion.MethodsWe divided the number of home visiting nurses into four categories: absent, shortage, medium, and abundant. This
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Prevalence and predisposing factors of frailty and social inclusion among older adults: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Sultan Ayaz‐Alkaya, Hülya Kulakçı‐Altıntaş
ObjectiveThe present study aimed to identify the prevalence and predisposing factors of frailty and social inclusion among community‐dwelling older adults.DesignThe study was conducted using a cross‐sectional design.SampleThe target population consisted of older adults registered in five family health centers in a city in Turkey. The study was completed with 600 older adults.MeasurementsThe Tilburg
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How does chronic disease influence subjective life expectancy among middle‐aged and older adults? Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2018 cross‐sectional data Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-30 Shao‐Liang Tang, Yu‐Li Feng, Yue Gong, Hui‐Qiu Dong, Yu‐Xin Qian, Lei Chen
Chronic diseases have become one of the most important factors threatening human health. Subjective life expectancy (SLE) describes an individual's expectation or subjective perception of lifespan. This article aims to explore the relationship between chronic diseases and SLE, as well as the differences among different age groups and different types of chronic diseases in this relationship.China Health
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Health beliefs and associated factors related to HPV and HPV vaccination in a sample of Turkish women: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Yağmur Gürdal, Nesrin İlhan
This study was conducted to determine women's health beliefs about HPV and HPV vaccination and factors associated with health beliefs. This cross‐sectional study was conducted with 300 women aged 21–64 in Turkey. Data were collected using the human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge scale (HPV‐KS) and the health belief model scale for human papillomavirus and its vaccination (HBMS‐HPVV). The mean age of
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Facilitators and barriers in the implementation of a fall prevention program based on physical activity for elderly people living in the community: A qualitative study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Maria Àngels Costa‐Menén, Iraida Gimeno‐Pi, Gemma Martin‐Servet, Ester García‐Martínez, Mercè Porté‐Llotge, Joan Blanco‐Blanco
BackgroundPhysical activity is recognized as beneficial for older individuals in preventing falls. Achieving high adherence to exercise programs among the elderly poses challenges for administrations and healthcare systems. This study explored the facilitators and barriers perceived by both the participants and nurse trainers involved in an exercise program aimed at preventing falls in primary healthcare
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Rethinking rural: Public health advocates' views on ENDS cessation for young adults in rural areas Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-29 Vipavee Thongpriwan, Wilawan Christraksa, Anwar Eyadat, Seok Hyun Gwon
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS, commonly referred to as e‐cigarettes), have become popular among young adults (YAs, 18–24 years) in the United States. YAs in rural areas increasingly consume more ENDS than those in urban areas. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding the perspectives of public health advocates (PHAs) on ENDS use and cessation among YAs in rural areas.The objectives
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Exploring the cardiovascular health behaviors of college students and the areas that need increased public health efforts Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Keri Barron, Cassandra D. Ford, Sarah Dunlap
IntroductionCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death worldwide among adults. Traditionally, the disease has been considered as a condition affecting older adults. However, its risk factors (e.g., poor diet, sedentary behavior, inadequate sleep, and obesity) are increasingly being identified in younger populations. There is a need to increase the evidence of CVD risk factors in this
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In case of emergency break glass: Reckoning with Project 2025 Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Vincent LaBarca
Public health nursing frequently finds itself at the nexus of community and politics. It is a precarious position, one that demands a keen understanding of how decisions made in the halls of power impact the most vulnerable among us. From gutting Medicaid and TANF to eroding protections for LGBTQ individuals and female‐headed households, Project 2025 is an affront to public health nursing's moral foundation
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What does the public really know about dementia? A community‐based cross‐sectional survey in Turkiye Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Merve Aliye Akyol, Seda Güney, Ecem Özgül, Burcu Akpinar Söylemez, Özlem Küçükgüçlü
Despite the increasing burden of dementia, there has been no evaluation of the level of dementia knowledge among the general public in Turkiye. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the public's knowledge regarding dementia and the factors predicting this knowledge. This is a community‐based cross‐sectional study.A survey was conducted with 1106 participants between April and August 2023.The research
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The predictors of social exclusion in Afghan immigrants in Türkiye Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Cihangir Karakaya, Mehmet Başcillar, Ahmet Metin, Ali Çetinkaya
Immigrants may experience many psychosocial problems when migrating from a home to a host country, including social isolation. Social exclusion is also important among the problems experienced by immigrants. This study aims to determine the factors affecting Afghan immigrants' perceived social exclusion in Türkiye. Accordingly, a cross‐sectional study was conducted on 211 Afghan immigrants (Mage =
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It's not just about the sun, it's about a living: Rural older farmers’ experience of skin cancer risk and prevention Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Shih‐Yin Yu, Anne Hirsch, Oleg Zaslavsky, Barbara B. Cochrane
ObjectiveTo understand rural older farmers’ perspectives and attitudes toward skin cancer risk and prevention.Design and sampleThis study used a grounded theory approach and semi‐structured interviews with 12 rural older farmers (farm owners, farmworkers ages 50 years or older) in Washington. Participants’ perspectives were explored relative to Health Belief Model constructs. Inductive and deductive
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Disease burden and symptom management in type 2 diabetic patients: A phenomenological study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Sevgi Demir Çam, Sevda Uzun
AimThis study was conducted to address the experiences of diabetic patients from a psychosocial perspective, examine the burden of disease, and determine their practices for symptom management.Materials and MethodsIn this study, a phenomenological research design, a qualitative research design, was used. The study included 20 diabetic patients. Individual and face‐to‐face interviews were performed
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The impact of sociodemographic, health status and resources, macroeconomic, and environmental factors on infant mortality rates in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-24 Al‐Hasan A. H. Al‐Busaidi, Rawaa A. A. Eltayib, Mallak Y. M. Al‐Saqry, Moon F. Chan
ObjectivesThis study aims to study the impact of sociodemographic (SD), health status and resources (HSR), macroeconomic (ME), and Environmental (EV) factors on the infant mortality rate (IMR) in Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and from 1990 to 2022.DesignA retrospective time‐series study employing yearly data was conducted. A generalized least squares model
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Advancing effective street outreach to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness: Concepts for public health nursing Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-24 Megan Doede
Homelessness, particularly unsheltered homelessness is a public health emergency in the U.S. Street outreach programs have demonstrated efficacy in connecting people to housing, initiating or retaining people in primary care, improving access to mental health services, and increasing treatment for substance use disorder. Effective outreach is generally characterized by trained, multidisciplinary teams
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“Sustaining NSW Families” as a hybrid face‐to‐face/virtual program: Experiences of clients and clinicians Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 Elizabeth Elliott, Sonia Bogard, Jane Kohlhoff
To explore clients’ and clinicians’ perspectives about the acceptability and perceived outcomes of the Sustaining New South Wales (NSW) Families (SNF) program shifted to a hybrid service delivery model during the COVID‐19 pandemic.Mixed methods design comprising cross‐sectional online surveys and a focus group.Eighty clients who accessed the SNF service and 12 SNF clinicians.Anonymous client survey
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Use of telehealth simulation to teach the enhanced primary care RN role through community/public health‐focused simulations Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Erika Metzler Sawin, Rebecca Hummel, Christina Lam, Lauren Mullen, Tina Switzer, Jamie Robinson, Brandi Walton
America is facing a primary care provider shortage. Enhanced primary care RNs (EPC‐RNs), registered nurses working at the top of their practice scope, can be an important part of community‐based primary care provision. Typically, community health nursing education has not included primary care‐based clinical experiences, and there is a clinical site shortage. Teaching students about EPC‐RN roles can
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Transformative impact of positive psychotherapy‐based hope placement program on life goals and hope level of individuals with multiple sclerosis Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Kübra Gülırmak Güler, Serap Güleç Keskin, Murat Terzi
AimThis study aimed to assess the impact of a positive psychotherapy‐based hope placement program on life goal setting and hope levels in individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).MethodA Solomon Four‐Group experimental design was used, involving 50 individuals diagnosed with MS who sought treatment at a university hospital's neurology outpatient clinic. Experimental (1‐2) and control (1‐2)
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The beliefs and practices used to promote physical and mental health in youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, or queer plus (LGBTIQ+) experiencing housing insecurity: An integrative review Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Mary Poskin, Melanie Turk, David Nolfi, Ralph Klotzbaugh, Craig Dietz
PurposeThe purpose of this integrative review was to explore the beliefs and practices used to promote physical and mental health among youth ages 18–25 years, identifying as LGBTIQ+ experiencing housing insecurity.MethodThe approach used strategies described by Whittemore and Knafl. Peer‐reviewed, published research articles in English were identified using eight electronic databases. Eighteen research
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Development of a prediction model for frailty among older Chinese individuals with type 2 diabetes residing in the community Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Jin Du, Di Zhang, Yurong Chen, Weihong Zhang
MethodsThe study employed a retrospective survey of 458 older individuals with T2D residing in a Chinese community, conducted between June 2020 and May 2021, to develop a predictive model for frailty. Among the participants, 83 individuals (18.1%) were diagnosed with frailty using modified frailty phenotypic criteria. The predictors of frailty in this community‐dwelling older population with T2D were
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Nature‐friendly hands: The relationship between nursing students' climate change anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, and anxiety about the future Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Kübra Gülırmak Güler, Eda Albayrak Günday
Aim/objectiveThis study examined the relationship between climate change anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, and future anxiety levels of nursing students.BackgroundThe effects of climate change, an important global problem, on people's emotional and intellectual states are becoming increasingly important. It is important to understand to what extent prospective health professionals, such as nursing
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Survey on caregiver competency and retraining needs Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Dong Yeop Lee, Sang‐Bong Lee, Kyoung‐Min Lim, Yun‐Jung Choi, Dong Yoon Kang
ObjectivesThis study investigated caregivers’ job image, abilities, and educational needs, which are rapidly increasing owing to an aging society.DesignA self‐administered written survey was conducted at 12 general hospitals in Korea from February 1, 2022 to March 15, 2023.SampleA total of 451 caregivers participated in the survey as subjects of analysis, and 560 nurses participated as external observers
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Workload of home care nurses: Italian adaptation, validity, and reliability of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index questionnaire Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Francesco Zaghini, Michela Calzolari, Marco Di Nitto, Yari Longobucco, Rosaria Alvaro, Giancarlo Cicolini, Loreto Lancia, Duilio Fiorenzo Manara, Laura Rasero, Gennaro Rocco, Maurizio Zega, Beatrice Mazzoleni, Loredana Sasso, Annamaria Bagnasco
The aim of this study was to adapt the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA‐TLX) to the home care setting and translate and validate it in Italian.An online questionnaire containing the Italian version of the NASA‐TLX adapted to the home care setting was administered to home care nurses to measure workload. Content Validity Index, Exploratory, and Confirmatory Factor
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Measures and factors for regularly and effectively holding case conferences to improve quality of care provided by public health nurses for individuals and families: A qualitative descriptive study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-02 Taichi Sato, Mina Ishimaru
ObjectiveThis study clarified the measures and necessary factors for regularly and effectively conducting case conferences to improve the quality of public health nurses’ care for individuals and families.DesignWe employed a qualitative descriptive design.SampleThe study fields were three Japanese municipalities that regularly held case conferences for at least a year to improve the quality of public
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The relationship between HPV testing attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, and vaccination attitudes: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Burcu Küçükkaya, Seda Cangöl Sögüt, Eda Cangöl
ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the relationship between human papillomavirus (HPV) testing attitudes and beliefs, knowledge, and vaccination attitudes.DesignThis study was a cross‐sectional design.SampleThis study was conducted between March 15, 2024, and June 2, 2024, through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Telegram, by sharing on forum pages, and involved 674
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Lack of knowledge about the human papillomavirus vaccine among Brazilian adolescents: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-01 Tércia Moreira Ribeiro da Silva, Ana Carolina Micheletti G. N. de Sá, Barbara Aguiar Carrato, Rafaela Siqueira Costa Schreck, Elton Junio Sady Prates, Suelen Rosa de Oliveira, Deborah Carvalho Malta
To analyze the distribution and factors associated with lack of knowledge about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among Brazilian adolescents.Cross‐sectional study using the 2019 National School Health Survey among 17,805 Brazilian students of public and private schools, aged 13–17 years. The outcome variable was “lack of knowledge about the HPV vaccine” and the explanatory variables were sociodemographic
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Building a strong public health nursing workforce in Canada: A continuing education solution Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Ruth Schofield, Andrea Chircop, Genevieve Currie, Marcia Annamunthodo, Cheryl Cusack, David Groulx, Jann Houston, James Humphreys, Susan Tam
Building a strong public health nursing (PHN) work‐force capable of advancing population health and reducing inequities is critical. Though undergraduate nursing education is expected to provide introductory knowledge and practice of PHN in Canada, this is not always sufficient to adequately prepare nursing graduates for the complexity of PHN practice. To be practice ready for the full scope of PHN
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Cross‐sectional study to identify health literacy, health behavior, and quality of life in Chofu and Komae cities in Japan: Formative research in community‐based nursing practice Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-29 Takashi Shimazaki, Yuri Shimura, Toya Ohashi, Hideki Nakamura, Yuiko Asakawa, Kinu Takahashi
The Jikei Academic Nursing Practice Center for the Community developed a community nursing practice that matched community health problems and concerns in Chofu and Komae cities, suburban areas of the Tokyo Metropolis. This study aimed to identify health problems and high‐risk populations via an understanding of the practice of health behaviors, health literacy, and quality of life. This was an online
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Epidemiological trends and burden analysis of cervical cancer attributable to unsafe sex: A population‐based study from 1990 to 2019 Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Xinru Zhang, Xingxing Zhang, Yiteng Chen, Tongyin Ou, Xindi Wang, Hu Zhou, Xi Li, Yu Guo, Zhiming Chen, Weiqing Ruan
BackgroundUnsafe sex is recognized as an important risk factor for cervical cancer (CC). Understanding the global disease burden of CC attributable to unsafe sex can assist policymakers in allocating healthcare resources.MethodsData were obtained from the 2019 global burden of disease database (GBD). We examined global, regional, and national levels of CC mortality, disability‐adjusted life years (DALYs)
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Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of student nurses regarding community activities in primary care: A cross‐sectional study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Diego Gabriel Mosteiro Miguéns, Maruxa Zapata Cachafeiro, Silvia Novío Mallón, Iria Lareu Coego, Natalia Vieito Pérez, Almudena Rodríguez Fernández
ObjectiveTo ascertain student nurses’ degree of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding the implementation of community activities (CA) in primary care.DesignQuestionnaire‐based cross‐sectional study.SampleThe study was conducted with 152 students seeking a nursing degree at the University of Santiago de Compostela (North Spain) in the 2022/2023 academic year.MeasurementsWe distributed a self‐administered
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Is the change in longitudinal cognitive function in older adults with diabetes affected by trajectory classes of depressive symptoms? Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Gyeong A Kang, Ju Young Yoon
ObjectiveThis study aims to identify classes based on the trajectory of depressive symptoms and to examine the impact of trajectory classes of depressive symptoms on longitudinal changes in cognitive function in older adults with diabetes.MethodsThis is a secondary data analysis of 572 older adults with diabetes using data from the 5th (2014) to 8th (2020) wave of the Korean longitudinal study of aging
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Health inequalities and their relationship with socioeconomic indicators in the Maresme region (Catalonia): A cross‐sectional ecological study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Maria Carmen Ruiz, Mateu Serra‐Prat, Elisabet Palomera, Meltem Yildirim, Jordi Valls
ObjectiveHealth inequalities are universal, but their magnitude and determinants vary according to geographic areas, and understanding variations is essential to designing and implementing preventive and corrective policies. Our objective was to evaluate health inequalities in the Maresme region (Catalonia, Spain) and the relationship with socioeconomic indicators.DesignCross‐sectional ecological study
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Enhanced body shape change coupled with PA is the key to hypertension management for urban residents Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Fei Wang, Xin Zhang, Xinyu Wang, Yixuan Zhao
The present study aimed to assess the relationship between body shape, physical activity (PA), and systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). A novel visualization method was used to examine the effects of body shape combined with physical activity on hypertension. Data from 54,303 participants were obtained from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) and analyzed using
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A study on the effects of informal care on the health of older adults––Evidence from China Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Qinglin Xu, Cangcang Jia
PurposeThis study aimed to explore the impact of informal care on the health of older adults, providing data to inform the development of informal care systems and social support policies for long‐term care services in developing countries.MethodsBased on data from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), this study employed the Propensity Score Matching (PSM) method to empirically
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Public health nurses leaving remote islands: An investigation into the turnover rate of remote island PHNs in Japan Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Mako Hirata, Kazunori Otsuka
IntroductionThis study investigated the number of public health nurses (PHNs) and the turnover rates of PHNs working in small municipal administrations on remote islands throughout Japan.MethodsA questionnaire survey was administered on 359 remote islands, each with a population of less than 5000, including islands connected to the Japanese mainland by a bridge or road. The survey questionnaire asked
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The disaster literacy level of society, opinions on disaster management services, and related factors: A case from a province in Turkiye Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Eylul Gülnur Erdogan, Senay Sermet Kaya
ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate individuals’ disaster literacy levels, their thoughts on disaster management services, and related factors.MethodThe descriptive research was conducted with a total of 480 individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 living in a province in the first‐degree earthquake zone in Turkey. The data were collected with the Disaster Literacy Scale and the Disaster Management
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Prevalence and risk factors of osteopenia and osteoporosis among postmenopausal women: A cross‐sectional study from Jordan Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Manar H. Abu Khurmah, Mohammad J. Alkhatatbeh, Osama Y. Alshogran, Hamza M. Alarda
ObjectivesOur aim was to predict the prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis and their associated risk factors among postmenopausal women from Jordan.MethodologyIn this cross‐sectional study, a total of 368 postmenopausal women were recruited from King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) in the North of Jordan between September 2022 and April 2023. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using a
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Association between handgrip strength and physical activity: A nationwide population‐based study in Korea Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-18 Hye Young Shin, Ka Young Kim, Purum Kang
BackgroundThis study investigated the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and physical activity (PA) at different levels in Korean adults for the purpose of providing direction for increasing HGS, which represents muscular strength, and increasing understanding of PA and HGS.MethodsThis study targeted adults aged ≥30 years from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2014–2019)
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Technology‐based parent school: A randomized controlled trial Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Ahu Cirlak, Ebru Kilicarslan
ObjectiveThis study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the technology‐based parent school program.DesignThe study was conducted in the well‐child care outpatient clinic of a hospital in Turkey. Data were collected between October 31, 2022 and February 17, 2023. The parent school was prepared based on Meleis' transition theory.SampleForty‐eight parents participated in the study
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Health professionals’ counselling on the use of infant formula: A scoping review Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 Ingjerd Hvatum, Kari Glavin, Marte Irjall, Anne Marie Eikenæs Cand san, Bettina Holmberg Fagerlund
ObjectiveMany parents experience lack of support and access to resources on how to prepare, handle, and provide formula milk to their infants. The purpose of this scoping review was to map and describe key information in existing research about how healthcare professionals receive information and how they inform and counsel parents about formula milk.DesignA scoping review fulfilling the PRISMA‐ScR
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A quantitative study to assess cardiovascular risks among older African American women living in rural black belt areas of Alabama Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Mudasir Andrabi, Betty Key, Marqus Francisco, Matthews Jeremiah, Mercy Mumba, Kavita Radhakrishnan, Karlene Ball
Limited information is available regarding the knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk factors and the actual risk behaviors among African American (AA) older women living in rural areas of Alabama. A pilot study of needs assessment for CVD prevention behaviors was conducted to collect such data from rural AA women. This paper reports the quantitative part of the needs assessment of this pilot
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The impact of yoga on successful aging based on the selection, optimization, and compensation model in elderly women: A quasi‐experimental study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Hadi Mashali, Mina Amiri, Fatemeh Vizeshfar, Parvin Ghaemmaghami, Narjes Nick
ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of yoga on successful aging based on the selection, optimization, and compensation model in elderly women.DesignQuasi‐experimental study.SampleSeniors’ meeting points and parks and clubs for the old age pensioners of the ministry of education, ministry of healthcare, and the oil corporation in Shiraz, Iran. 68 elderly women within the age range of 60–86 years were
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Investigating perceived core disaster competencies of nurses in Iran: A case study of northwest hospitals Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 Arash Ziapour, Fatemeh Darabi, Fatemeh Rostami, Sayeh Motevaseli, Manoj Sharma, Fakhreddin Chaboksavar, Murat Yildirim, Neda Kianipour
AimThis study was carried out to investigate the perception of the main competencies of disaster management in Iranian emergency department nurses in 2023 in hospitals affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences.The present study was conducted to explore the perceived core disaster competencies in nurses of hospitals affiliated with Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in 2023.BackgroundDue
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A community‐based participatory research approach to evaluating and improving hepatitis C risk, knowledge, and stigma associations among people who inject substances in Indiana Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-02 Brennan Woodward, Krystina Millar, Gregory Carter
ObjectivesTo explore hepatitis C risk, knowledge, and stigma among individuals who inject substances in South Central Indiana.DesignA cross‐sectional study design was employed using a community‐based participatory research approach. The community partner was a grassroots harm reduction organization.SampleParticipants in this study were at least 18 years of age, current residents of Indiana, and self‐identified
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Intensity and associated factors of home health care service needs among elderly patients with chronic diseases in the community: A cross‐sectional survey Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Hang Li, Suzhen Liu, Luling Zhou
Aim and ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate the intensity of needs for home health care services (HHCs) among elderly patients with chronic diseases and to identify the associated factors.DesignA cross‐sectional survey was conducted in Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, from April to November 2021.MethodsConvenient sampling was used to screen elderly patients with chronic diseases
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A study of knowledge on Alzheimer's disease and attitudes of Chinese social residents toward Alzheimer's disease: A cross‐sectional survey in China Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Lu Rui, Qiao Ning, Song Jin, Wang Ziqiong, Zhao Jiarui, Yu Ruixia, Wang Qiucheng, Jiang Jing
ObjectiveSocial residents become increasingly concerned about Alzheimer's dementia (AD) as a global public health crisis. China's AD population is the largest and growing fastest. However, no study has examined Chinese social residents' knowledge and attitudes concerning Alzheimer's illness. This study examined Chinese social residents' AD knowledge and attitudes using the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge
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Earthquake diaries: Psychosocial difficulties and life experiences of nurses working in the disaster zone after the earthquake: A phenomenological study Public Health Nurs. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Elif Güzide Emirza, Sevda Uzun, Medine Şenses
Aim and ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial difficulties and life experiences of nurses working in the disaster area following the earthquake on February 6, Kahramanmaraş centered earthquake with a phenomenological approach.BackgroundAfter natural disasters such as earthquakes, nurses play a significant role in providing both physical and psychosocial support. Therefore