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IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 591: Enhancing EQ-5D-5L Sensitivity in Capturing the Most Common Symptoms in Post-COVID-19 Patients: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study with a Focus on Fatigue, Memory/Concentration Problems and Dyspnea Dimensions
This study aimed to determine whether the EQ-5D-5L tool captures the most common persistent symptoms, such as fatigue, memory/concentration problems and dyspnea, in patients with post-COVID-19 conditions while also investigating if adding these symptoms improves the explained variance of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). In this exploratory cross-sectional study, two cohorts of Swedish patients (n = 177) with a history of COVID-19 infection answered a questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics and clinical factors, and their HRQoL was assessed using EQ-5D-5L with the Visual Analogue Scale (EQ-VAS). S...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Helena Janols Carl Wadsten Christoffer Forssell Elena Raffeti Christer Janson Xingwu Zhou Marta A Kisiel Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 589: School of Nursing Climate Commitment: Nursing Faculty Bring Climate to the Classroom
ea Earley In 2021, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) added “the impact of climate change on environmental and population health” into The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. Presently, little guidance exists for nursing faculty new to climate education. The year prior, the Nurses Climate Challenge (NCC)—a campaign to educate 50,000 health professionals about health impacts of climate change—launched the School of Nursing Commitment through a series of focus groups and collaborative content development. With an aim...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shanda Demorest Cara Cook Elizabeth Schenk Lisa Whitfield Harris Andrea Earley Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 590: Evaluation of a Pilot Wellness Elective for Master of Public Health Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions: The PH 104 Culture of Wellness course was effective in improving graduate students’ wellbeing and confidence in applying wellbeing strategies (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Blaise Y. O ’Malley Edgard Etoundi-Ngono Jianjun Hua Joseph P. Nano Catherine F. Pipas Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 587: Effects on Child Development and Parent & ndash;Child Interaction of the FACAM Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Study of an Interdisciplinary Intervention to Support Women in Vulnerable Positions through Pregnancy and Early Motherhood
This study examined the effects of FACAM intervention on pregnant women in vulnerable positions and their children until the child turned two years old. We randomly assigned 331 pregnant women to either FACAM intervention or care as usual and assessed them at baseline and when the infant was 3–6, 12–13.5, and 24 months old. The primary outcome was maternal sensitivity measured by Coding Interactive Behavior (CIB). Secondary outcomes included the parent–child relationship, child social–emotional development, child developmental progress, parent–child inte...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Maiken Pontoppidan Lene Nygaard Jonas Cuzulan Hirani Mette Thorsager Mette Friis-Hansen Deborah Davis Ellen Aagaard Nohr Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 588: Medical Interpreting Services for Refugees in Canada: Current State of Practice and Considerations in Promoting this Essential Human Right for All
Grace Eagan Language barriers, specifically among refugees, pose significant challenges to delivering quality healthcare in Canada. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the emergence and development of innovative alternatives such as telephone-based and video-conferencing medical interpreting services and AI tools, access remains uneven across Canada. This comprehensive analysis highlights the absence of a cohesive national strategy, reflected in diverse funding models employed across provinces and territories, with gaps and disparities in access to medical interpreting services. Advocating for medical interpretin...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Akshaya Neil Arya Ilene Hyman Tim Holland Carolyn Beukeboom Catherine E. Tong Rachel Talavlikar Grace Eagan Tags: Essay Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 584: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Meditation Mobile App Intervention for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Conclusions: AYA survivors can be difficult to reach, but a mindfulness app was feasible and acceptable to this group. In particular, the robust retention rate and high satisfaction ratings indicate that the meditation mobile app was well received. Preliminary results suggest positive changes in health-related quality of life outcomes, warranting a larger efficacy trial. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Gary Kwok Archana Sharma Ivelisse Mandato Katie A. Devine Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 583: Changes in Sleep Duration and Sleep Timing in the General Population from before to during the First COVID-19 Lockdown: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: An increase in sleep duration and napping, and delayed sleep timing were observed. High-quality studies should evaluate whether these parameters have now become chronic or have returned to pre-lockdown values. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chiara Ceolin Federica Limongi Paola Siviero Caterina Trevisan Marianna Noale Filippo Catalani Silvia Conti Elisa Di Rosa Elena Perdixi Francesca Remelli Federica Prinelli Stefania Maggi Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 585: Understanding How Green Space Naturalness Impacts Public Well-Being: Prospects for Designing Healthier Cities
This study aimed to bridge the research gap by investigating the relationship between the degree of naturalness in UGSs and mental health among residents of Brazilian metropolitan areas. Method: Data were collected through an online survey involving 2136 respondents from various Brazilian urban regions. The study used Welch’s ANOVA and Games–Howell post hoc tests to analyze the impact of UGS naturalness on mental health, considering depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Results and conclusions: The findings revealed that higher degrees of naturalness in UGSs significantly correlate with lower ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Adriano Bressane Mirela Beatriz Silva Ana Paula Garcia Goulart L íliam César de Castro Medeiros Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 586: Association between Current Substance Use, Healthy Behaviors, and Depression among Ukrainian College Students
Viktor Burlaka Depression is a pervasive issue among college students worldwide, yet there is a significant gap in the literature regarding its prevalence and coping strategies in the Ukrainian context. The present study aims to fill this gap by investigating how substance use and health-promoting behaviors relate to depressive symptoms among Ukrainian college students. Health-promoting behaviors are an important strategy to prevent depression, whereas substance use can contribute to depression or make it harder to manage. Given the substantial psychosocial problems and stressors related to the ongoing war in Ukraine ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 2, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Julia Burlaka Renee M. Johnson Christina N. Marsack-Topolewski Kathryn Hughesdon Jill Owczarzak Oleksii Serdiuk Roman Bogdanov Viktor Burlaka Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 579: Spatio-Temporal Variation in the Exceedance of Enterococci in Lake Burley Griffin: An Analysis of 16 Years & rsquo; Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Data
This study analysed enterococci concentrations from seven recreational sites from 2001–2021 to examine spatial and temporal patterns in exceedances during the swimming season (October–April), when exposure is highest. The enterococci concentrations varied significantly across sites and in the summer months. The frequency of the exceedances was higher in the 2009–2015 period than in the 2001–2005 and 2015–2021 periods. The odds of alert-level concentrations were greater in November, December, and February compared to October. The odds of exceedance were h...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ripon Kumar Adhikary Danswell Starrs David Wright Barry Croke Kathryn Glass Aparna Lal Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 580: Diagnosis in Bytes: Comparing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Google and ChatGPT 3.5 as an Educational Support Tool
Conclusion: ChatGPT 3.5 demonstrated higher diagnostic accuracy than Google in both contexts. The platform showed satisfactory accuracy when diagnosing common cases, yet its performance in identifying rare conditions remains limited. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Guilherme R. Guimaraes Ricardo G. Figueiredo Caroline Santos Silva Vanessa Arata Jean Carlos Z. Contreras Cristiano M. Gomes Ricardo B. Tiraboschi Jos é Bessa Junior Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 581: Behind the Hospital Ward: In-Hospital Mortality of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Indonesia (Analysis of National Health Insurance Claim Sample Data)
This study examined in-hospital mortality among patients diagnosed with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) of ICD-10, or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), in Indonesia, utilizing hospital claims data spanning from 2017 to 2022 obtained from the Indonesia Health Social Security Agency or Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Kesehatan. The analysis, which included 610,809 hospitalized T2DM patients, revealed an in-hospital mortality rate of 6.6%. Factors contributing to an elevated risk of mortality included advanced age, the presence of comorbidities, and severe complications. Additionally, patients receivi...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ede Surya Darmawan Vetty Yulianty Permanasari Latin Vania Nisrina Dian Kusuma Syarif Rahman Hasibuan Nisrina Widyasanti Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 582: Evolving Adult ADHD Care: Preparatory Evaluation of a Prototype Digital Service Model Innovation for ADHD Care
Conclusions: A consumer-centred approach to digital health service innovation, featuring streamlined, private, and secure solutions with enhanced mobile tools proves instrumental in bridging gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should help to address the gaps in ADHD care in Australia. These innovations should encompass integrated care, targeted treatment outcome data, and additional lifestyle support, whilst recognising the tensions between customised functionalities and streamlined displays. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bronwin Patrickson Lida Shams John Fouyaxis J örg Strobel Klaus Oliver Schubert Mike Musker Niranjan Bidargaddi Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 578: Contingency Management for Dually Diagnosed Inpatients with Psychosis
t Dom Contingency management (CM) is an evidence-based treatment method in substance abuse treatment. However, little is known about its efficacy in dually diagnosed patients with psychosis and in inpatient settings. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of CM for dually diagnosed patients with psychosis in an inpatient setting. Furthermore, we investigate the effect of the nature of the reward used (cash vs. prize) on the efficacy of CM. We made use of an 8-week fish-bowl CM intervention by means of a within-subject reversal design with three treatment phases (baseline—intervent...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - May 1, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lise Docx Marianne Destoop Geert Dom Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 575: The Architectural Layout of Long-Term Care Units: Relationships between Support for Residents & rsquo; Well-Being and for Caregivers & rsquo; Burnout and Resilience
This study aimed to investigate correlations between the support provided by the architectural layout of long-term care units for enhancing residents’ well-being and for decreasing unit caregivers’ burnout and increasing their resilience—as layouts may impact each party differently. The Psycho Spatial Evaluation Tool was utilized to assess the support provided by the layouts of seventeen long-term care units (ten regular nursing units and seven specialized dementia units) for the residents’ physical and social well-being (five dimensions); a questionnaire was used to ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 30, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Yifat Rom Ido Morag Yuval Palgi Michal Isaacson Tags: Article Source Type: research