Optimization of HIV testing services in Germany using HIV indicator diseases: study protocol of the HeLP study
The objective of the HeLP study is to validate published HIV indicator diseases for the German setting and to identify guidelines in terms of these indicator diseases in order to reduce knowledge gaps and increase HIV testing when HIV indicator diseases are diagnosed.MethodsA mixed methods approach is used. In a first step, published HIV indicator diseases will be identified in a systematic literature review and subsequently discussed with clinical experts regarding their relevance for the German setting. For the validation of selected indicator diseases different data sets (two cohort studies, namely HIV-1 seroconverter s...
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Investigating years of life lost in Belgium, 2004 –2019: A comprehensive analysis using a probabilistic redistribution approach
ConclusionThe redistribution process assigned a specific cause of death to all deaths in Belgium, making it possible to investigate the full mortality burden for the first time. A large number of estimates were produced to estimate SEYLL by age, sex, and region for a large number of causes of death and every year between 2004 and 2019. These estimates are important stepping stones for future investigations on Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in Belgium. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Associations between exposure to cadmium, lead, mercury and mixtures and women ’s infertility and long-term amenorrhea
ConclusionsOur study suggests that exposure to heavy metals exhibit differential associations with history of infertility and amenorrhea, and Pb may adversely impact women ’s reproduction and heighten the risks of infertility and long-term amenorrhea. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The burden of breast, cervical, and colon and rectum cancer in the Balkan countries, 1990 –2019 and forecast to 2030
ConclusionAs most of the DALYs burden for breast, cervical, and colon and rectum cancer is due to premature mortality, the numerous country-specific barriers to cancer early detection and quality and care continuum should be a public priority of multi-stakeholder collaboration in the Balkan region. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
What requirements do primary care physicians have with regard to dementia diagnostics and dementia care? – a survey study among general practitioners in Germany 2022/2023
ConclusionsIn the light of the findings, it seems particularly advisable to strengthen the geriatric competence of GPs. Moreover, it seems to be essential to ensure that they are better informed about cooperation and support structures in the area of dementia care and better integrated into these. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence of dementia, heart disease and stroke in community-dwelling adults in Canada, 2016 –2021: opportunities for joint prevention
ConclusionRecent increases in the prevalence of dementia, heart disease and stroke in Canadian communities threaten to reverse any gains in vascular disease prevention over the past six years. Findings reveal the urgent need for intensified prevention efforts that are community-based with a focus on joint reduction in the shared risk factors contributing to all three diseases. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Epidemiological analysis of syphilis surveillance among entry-exit population at Shanghai Port, China from 2014 to 2022
ConclusionThe detection rate of syphilis among entry-exit personnel at Shanghai port has been decreasing continuously in recent years. Targeted health intervention should be carried out according to the monitoring results. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Unhealthy food availability, prominence and promotion in a representative sample of supermarkets in Flanders (Belgium): a detailed assessment
ConclusionSupermarket in-store food environments in Flanders were found generally unhealthy, with those located in low income areas having unhealthier in-store food environments than supermarkets located in medium and high income areas. Despite commitments of all large supermarket chains in Flanders to promote and create healthier in-store food environments, our findings indicate that currently consumers are incentivized to buy unhealthy rather than healthy food products. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Effect of an integrated maternal and neonatal health intervention on maternal healthcare utilisation addressing inequity in Rural Bangladesh
ConclusionThe MNH intervention was successful in reducing inequity in receiving skilled 4+ ANC, delivery, and PNC in rural Bangladesh. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Gender differences in leukemia outcomes based on health care expenditures using estimates from the GLOBOCAN 2020
ConclusionsGenerally, leukemia MIRs tended to be most favorable (i.e., lower) in countries with high HDI and high health expenditure. The gender differences observed in leukemia outcomes may reflect the potential influence of social, material, behavioral, and biological factors. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Association of the androgens with COVID-19 prognostic outcomes: a systematic review
ConclusionsBased on available data, low serum testosterone levels are associated with higher rates of ICU admission, hospital mortality, risk of lung failure, inflammatory markers, and longer hospital stays in patients with COVID-19 compared with those having normal serum testosterone levels. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 21, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Racial disparity and regional variance in healthcare utilization among patients with lung cancer in US hospitals during 2016 –2019
ConclusionMinority groups and regions are at an increased risk for health inequalities because of differences in healthcare utilization. Further differences in utilization by insurance type may exacerbate the situation for some patients with lung cancer. Hospital managers and policymakers working with these patient populations in identified areas should strive to address these disparities through special prevention programs and targeted financial assistance. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health financing challenges in Southeast Asian countries for universal health coverage: a systematic review
ConclusionsThe challenges identified are diverse and therefore require a multifaceted approach. Regional collaborative efforts between countries will play an essential role in the progress towards UHC and in narrowing the inequity gap. At the national level, individual countries must work towards sustainable health financing strategies by leveraging innovative digital technologies and constantly adapting to dynamic health trends.RegistrationThis study is registered with PROSPERO, under registration number CRD42022336624. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Evaluation of community basic public health service effect in a city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region ——based on entropy weight TOPSIS method and RSR fuzzy set
ConclusionThe entropy-weighted TOPSIS and RSR joint model can evaluate the effectiveness of basic public health services in a more comprehensive and holistic way. The results of the RSR staging results and the related weight ratio analysis show that the basic public health service programs in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region are relatively balanced, but there are some differences; The same genus of elderly Chinese medicine health management rate, health management rate of the elderly, BCG vaccination rate several indicators accounted for a higher weight, its correlation with the key population-related items is high...
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Consumption of milk and dairy products and risk of asthma in children: a systematic review and Meta-analysis
ConclusionThere was no correlation between consumption of dairy products and reduced risk of asthma. However, we observed that elevated consumption of milk and dairy has significant correlation with reduced risk of asthma in Non-Asian population and high quality studies. More high-quality and population-specific studies should be conducted to determine the risk link between milk consumption and asthma in children. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - August 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
