Experiences of physical and emotional intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic: a comparison of prepandemic and pandemic data in a longitudinal study of Australian mothers
Conclusions
Findings suggest that the spike in IPV-related crime statistics following the onset of the pandemic (typically incidents of physical violence) is the tip of the iceberg for women’s IPV experiences. There is a need to increase the capacity of health practitioners to recognise emotional as well as physical IPV, and IPV ought to be considered where women present with mental health problems. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: FitzPatrick, K. M., Brown, S. J., Hegarty, K., Mensah, F. K., Gartland, D. Tags: Open access, Mental health Source Type: research
Influence of maternal and neonatal continuum of care on the risk of intergenerational cycle of stunting: a cross-sectional study
Conclusion
The continuum of maternal and neonatal healthcare visits could potentially break the intergenerational cycle of stunting, especially in populations where stunted mothers are prevalent. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kumala Putri, D. S., Sari, K., Utami, N. H., Djaiman, S. P. H. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Patient preferences in genetic newborn screening for rare diseases: study protocol
This study is part of the Innovative Medicine Initiative project Screen4Care which aims at shortening the diagnostic journey for RDs by accelerating diagnosis for patients living with RDs through gNBS and the use of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our objective will be to assess expecting parent’s perspectives, attitudes and preferences regarding gNBS for RDs in Italy and Germany.
Methods and analysis
A mixed method approach will assess perspectives, attitudes and preferences of (1) expecting parents seeking genetic consultation and (2) ‘healthy’ expecting pare...
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: MARTIN, S., Angolini, E., Audi, J., Bertini, D. E., Bruno, L. P., Coulter, J., Ferlini, A., Fortunato, F., Frankova, V., Garnier, N., Grauman, A., Gross, E., Hauber, B., Hansson, M., Kirschner, J., Knieling, F., Kyosovksa, G., Ottombrino, S., Novelli, A., Tags: Open access, Genetics and genomics Source Type: research
Community antibiotic prescribing in patients with COVID-19 across three pandemic waves: a population-based study in Scotland, UK
Conclusion
Community antibiotic prescriptions in COVID-19 episodes were uncommon in this population and likelihood was associated with patient factors. The reduction over pandemic waves may represent increased knowledge regarding COVID-19 treatment and/or evolving symptomatology. (Source: BMJ Open)
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ciaccio, L., Donnan, P. T., Parcell, B. J., Marwick, C. A. Tags: Open access, Infectious diseases, COVID-19 Source Type: research
Effects of combined cognitive and resistance training on physical and cognitive performance and psychosocial well-being of older adults >=65: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
This study aims to investigate the impact of three distinct interventions: cognitive training, resistance training and a combination of both, compared with an inactive control group, on cognitive performance, mobility and quality of life in adults aged ≥65 years.
Methods and analysis
This trial will investigate healthy older adults aged ≥65 years living independently without cognitive impairments. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) cognitive training, (2) resistance training, (3) combined cognitive and resistance training, and (4) control group (n=136 participants with 34 participants ...
Source: BMJ Open - April 19, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Aminirakan, D., Losekamm, B., Wollesen, B. Tags: Open access, Sports and exercise medicine Source Type: research
