Patient activation and health literacy in Dutch patients with multiple involved specialties
ConclusionPatients with ≥ 3 involved medical specialties visiting the internal medicine department of a general (non-academic) hospital had variable levels of PA and HL. Moreover, having ≥ 3 involved medical specialties was not significantly associated with lower PA and HL. Importantly, the number of involved specialties may not be a proxy for recognizing low PA and HL. Organizations aiming to improve PA and HL could measure these constructs directly. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction to: Development of nature-related habits and their relation to mental health outcomes during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study in Sweden
(Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The association between noise and pregnancy complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThis meta-analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between noise exposure and a higher risk of HDP and GDM. It may therefore be advisable for women to restrict their exposure to noise during pregnancy in order to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications from that source. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent mental health problems during crisis situations: evidence from Corona Immunitas Ticino
ConclusionThe findings support previous research that highlights the role of a healthy lifestyle, including healthy eating and physical activity, in reducing mental health problems during difficult life circumstances exacerbated by crisis situations. Age- and gender-sensitive targeted interventions promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors are thus essential. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Improving personal, social, and life skills in adolescents: a scoping review of key components in interventions
ConclusionOur results highlight the need to robustly present and detail interventions in the literature, including information on the intervention ’s objective and mechanisms. Evaluations should therefore focus on the intervention system and on the underlying mechanisms through which it could have an impact, using more comprehensive methodologies. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Evaluation of the relationship between Human Papilloma Virus knowledge level and vaccination in adult individuals: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionThe results indicated that individuals who had their first sexual experience at an earlier age and possessed a higher level of education were more likely to be receptive to the HPV vaccine. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The relationship between benevolence and attitudes towards preventive behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden
ConclusionFurther, there was a significant correlation between altruistic motives and compliance with recommendations, including the view on taking the vaccine. Our findings add to the concept that prosocial orientation during the COVID-19 pandemic increases compliance with preventive behaviour. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Chronic heart conditions linked to depressive symptoms during COVID-19: retrospective findings from the national longitudinal survey of youth 97 cohort
ConclusionTargeted interventions should be advanced to address the elevated likelihood of depressive symptoms among individuals with chronic heart conditions during public health emergencies. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Information and health literacy: could there be any impact on health decision-making among adults? —evidence from North America
ConclusionInformation literacy and health literacy significantly influence health decision-making among adults. In today ’s ever-evolving information landscape, health and information literacy have become indispensable tools for informed decision-making in healthcare, particularly among adults. Investing in health literacy and information literacy for adults, including providing educational programs, is crucial to p romoting a healthy lifestyle, ensuring informed healthcare decisions, and safeguarding against misinformation. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
A comparative analysis of the challenges to establishing a work –life balance for working fathers and mothers
ConclusionWith the growing need to strike a balance between work and family life, the situation is gradually improving for working mothers, whereas working fathers ’ “controllability” urgently needs to be increased. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Exposure to pornographic material and perpetration of intimate partner violence among young men in Mwanza Tanzania
ConclusionFrequent exposure to pornography was associated with sexual, emotional, and physical IPV perpetration. Interventions to prevent violence against women therefore need to address men ’s exposure to pornography. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Barriers to adherence to standard precautions among community health workers: a scoping review
ConclusionProviding healthcare at home is challenging, impacting care quality. Further studies on standard precautions in home care can improve adherence, quality of care and patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Safe sleep, safe caregivers, and coping with crying: a mixed-methods assessment of the safe baby program in Hillsborough County, Florida
ConclusionParenting education programs have been shown to improve knowledge and skills. Findings are generalizable to Hillsborough County and similar communities. Specific findings can inform updates to the Safe Baby curriculum. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Rearing a child with a language disorder: parents experiences with speech and language therapy services in 10 countries
ConclusionsAcross countries, parents encounter similar experiences. The major obstacles identified by parents lead to the perception of delay in obtaining access to services. Identifying the services that children required was the first hurdle, even before getting a referral to them. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction to: Childhood vaccine hesitancy in two regions with different socioeconomic backgrounds in Turkey
(Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
