Feasibility of a community-adapted multi-domain intervention for dementia prevention among older adults: a research protocol
This study assesses the feasibility of an adapted multi-domain intervention for dementia prevention in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThe single-arm trial enrolls 60 participants from two Obu City communities, Japan. Primary outcome: participant retention in the adapted multi-domain intervention; secondary outcomes: health and implementation outcomes. Over 12 months, a team of researchers and public health nurse oversees the study in the first half, gradually shifting the management to public health nurses in the second half. Using the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced, the clinical pro...
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Medical centres for the homeless in Hamburg – consultation reasons and diagnoses compared to primary care patients in the regular health care system
ConclusionPatients consulting the MCH suffer from medical conditions typical for the homeless, namely skin diseases, wounds, injuries and behavioural disorders due to alcohol abuse, but also from “typical” symptoms in regular GP care as cough or lower back symptoms. Consultation reasons mostly are acute illnesses. Chronic diseases are equally present in regular GP and MCH patients, but pose a great challenge for the homeless among other things due to their irregular contact with the heal th care system. The lack of health insurance poses the greatest hurdle to the integration of the homeless into the regular health car...
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Physical activity and sedentary behaviour of adolescents and their parents: a specific analysis by sex and socioeconomic status
ConclusionEconomic status was shown to be an important moderator of the association between parent-child PA and SB in adolescents. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Healthcare utilization among informal caregivers of older adults in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a study based on the health belief model
ConclusionThe findings of this study to a large extent support the dimensions of the HBM in explaining healthcare utilization among informal caregivers of older adults in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Although all the dimensions of the HBM were significantly associated with healthcare utilization in Model 1, perceived barriers to care-seeking and perceived benefits of care-seeking were no longer statistically significant after controlling for demographic, socio-economic and health-related variables in the final model. The findings further suggest that the dimensions of the HBM as well as demographic, socio-economic and heal...
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Influence of adolescents ’ and parental dietary knowledge on adolescents’ body mass index (BMI), overweight/obesity in 2004–2015: a longitudinal study
ConclusionAdolescents with medium dietary knowledge were less likely to be overweight/obese than those with low knowledge, but no association was found with parental knowledge. Promoting nutritional education and healthy eating habits is vital to prevent overweight/obesity. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Why too soon? Predictors of time to diabetic peripheral neuropathy among newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus patients: a multicenter follow-up study at health-care setting of Ethiopia
ConclusionNearly, 7 in 10 of DPN cases occurred within short period of time (5 year) of DM diagnosis. Being female, T2DM, DR, positive proteinuria, obese and overweight significantly predicts the risk of DPN. Therefore, we recommend screening and early diagnosis of diabetes with its complication. While doing so, attention should be given for DM patients with DR and positive proteinuria at baseline. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Vulnerability to health and well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Myanmar post-military coup and COVID-19
This study examined how military coup exacerbated the health and well-being of IDPs in Myanmar post the military coup. The study employed purposive sampling and Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) referrals to find participants. Qualitative in-depth telephone interviews were conducted with a total of 17 IDPs. A thematic analysis of the findings indicates that IDPs experience anxiety and fear daily, adversely affecting their mental health due to the increased escalation of armed conflict and attacks on civilian places, including IDPs shelters. Some IDPs contract COVID-19 and suffer from malaria and dengu e fever owing to th...
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The longitudinal effects of the built environment on transportation and recreational walking, and differences by age and sex: systematic review protocol
DiscussionThis review will identify BE attributes that are likely to influence transportation and recreational walking for younger and older adults and different sexes in high-income countries. The findings will help policymakers with making decisions around walkable built environments for older and younger adults and different sexes to keep them healthy.Trial registrationThis protocol of the prospective systematic review is developed following PRISMA-P guidelines and is registered on the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (registration ID CRD42022351919). (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Patterns in bottlenecks for implementation of health promotion interventions: a cross-sectional observational study on intervention-context interactions in the Netherlands
ConclusionsWe conclude that intervention-context interactions in integrated health policymaking may lead to both regularities and variations in bottlenecks for implementation. Regularities may partly be predicted by the function of an intervention system, and may serve as the basis for building the capacity needed for the structural changes that can bring about long-lasting health improvements. Variations may point at the need for flexibility in further tailoring the implementation approach to the – mostly unpredictable – problems at individual sites. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Effects of exergaming on executive functions of children: a systematic review and meta-analysis from 2010 to 2023
ConclusionsExergaming has the potential to improve executive functions in children. More studies with rigorous designs are warranted to explore the specific effects of exergaming intervention. This study was registered on the PROSPERO (CRD42023401526). (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Job adjustment predictive factors of healthcare midwives in health system reform in Iran
ConclusionTo better prepare midwives for their role as healthcare providers, organizational managers should focus their efforts and plan primarily on providing incentives to increase the longevity of staying in the profession of midwifery increase job adjustment, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment, thereby improving the quality-of-service delivery. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 10, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Association between lean body mass to visceral fat mass ratio and bone mineral density in United States population: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionMaintaining a proper ratio of lean body mass and visceral fat mass is beneficial for increasing BMD. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 6, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A dashboard for the evaluation of the effect of school closures on wellbeing of children and parents
ConclusionsThe dashboard provides a first visual overview of the effects of school closures on wellbeing, and can serve as the basis for a future more systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of school closures on wellbeing. It can be considered as a paradigm for rapid obtention of scientific evidence, during a quickly unfolding crisis, also in view of underpinning policy advice. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Trends and future projections of liver cancer incidence in Hong Kong: a population-based study
ConclusionThe period and cohort risk of developing liver cancer in Hong Kong declined due to epidemiological changes. Although the age-standardized incidence rates of liver cancer have also declined, demographic and epidemiological factors have led to lower case expectations in males but a likely increase in females. Further research and epidemiological assessment of the disease are needed. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - October 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The why, what and how of preconception care: an exploratory descriptive qualitative study in Karnataka, India
ConclusionThe study highlights the need for structured interventions during the preconception period to improve maternal health and pregnancy outcomes. The recommendations provided by government functionaries are indicative of the feasibility of integrating interventions in the RMNCH + A strategy. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - September 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
