Racial discrimination is associated with food insecurity, stress, and worse physical health among college students
This study explores the extent to which the location of racial d... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Gamba, Negin Toosi, Lana Wood, Correia Alexandra, Nomar Medina, Maria Pritchard, Venerable Jhamon, Mikayla Lee and Joshua Kier Adrian Santillan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Correction to: Impact of COVID-19 on mental health of health care workers in Spain: a mix-methods study
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Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: J. Ripoll, X. Chela-Alvarez, E. Briones ‑Vozmediano, M. A. Fiol de-Roque, R. Zamanillo‑ Campos, I. Ricci‑Cabello, J. Llobera, C. Calafat‑Villalonga and M. J. Serrano‑Ripoll Tags: Publisher Correction Source Type: research
Risk of diabetes and hypertension in a population with alcohol use disorders
A population-based follow-up study assessing the risk of developing hypertension and diabetes associated with alcohol use disorder (AUD) is crucial. We investigated this relationship by using insurance claims ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Pei-Ying Tseng, Fung-Chang Sung, Chih-Hsin Muo, Yu-Ching Lan, Yih-Ing Hser, Sarina Hui-Lin Chien and Jong-Yi Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and correlates of hazardous alcohol drinking and drug use among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Mozambique
Hazardous drinking and drug consumption are associated with an increased risk of HIV due to the complex interplay of factors influencing decision-making capability, stigma and social marginalization. In this s... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cynthia Sem á Baltazar, Rachid Muleia, Auria Ribeiro Banze and Makini Boothe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Content and face validity of Workplace COVID-19 Knowledge & Stigma Scale (WoCKSS)
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to fear, rumours, and stigma, particularly against those infected with the virus. In Malaysia, the manufacturing industry is particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 clusters, making i... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Izyan Hazwani Baharuddin, Nurhuda Ismail, Nyi Nyi Naing, Khalid Ibrahim, Siti Munira Yasin and Megan S. Patterson Tags: Research Source Type: research
Perceptions of social media harms and potential management strategies: vaping case study
The social media landscape is now ubiquitous in people ’s everyday lives. It is a space where culture, politics, economics and sociological and public health discourses occur. There is mounting evidence that e-... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jonine Jancey, Gemma Crawford, Elizabeth Bowman, Katharina Wolf, Tama Leaver, Stella Bialous and Kahlia McCausland Tags: Research Source Type: research
Trends in psychosomatic symptoms among adolescents and the role of lifestyle factors
Adolescent mental health problems are on the rise globally, including in Sweden. One indicator of this trend is increased psychosomatic symptoms (PSS) over time. Lifestyle factors such as physical activity (PA... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Benti Geleta Buli, Susanna Lehtinen-Jacks, Peter Larm, Kent W. Nilsson, Charlotta Hellstr öm-Olsson and Fabrizia Giannotta Tags: Research Source Type: research
Benzodiazepine use in medical cannabis authorization adult patients from 2013 to 2021: Alberta, Canada
Benzodiazepines are a class of medications that are being frequently prescribed in Canada but carry significant risk of harm. There has been increasing clinical interest on the potential “sparing effects” of m... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Cerina Dubois, Heidi Fernandes, Mu Lin, Karen J. B. Martins, Jason R. B. Dyck, Scott W. Klarenbach, Lawrence Richer, Ed Jess, John G. Hanlon, Elaine Hyshka and Dean T. Eurich Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors associated with depressive symptoms among returnee migrants and non-migrants working adults in Madi municipality in Nepal: a community-based cross-sectional study
Mental health is a growing concern worldwide. It is not well understood whether international labour migrants from Nepal who return to Nepal are at higher risk of developing mental health problems. The purpose... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Pratik Adhikary, Hridaya Raj Devkota, Arthur L. Reingold and Dirgha J. Ghimire Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing mid-career female physician burnout in the military health system: finding joy in practice after the COVID-19 pandemic
Rates of physician burnout increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and are expected to continue to rise. Mid-career physicians, female physicians, and military physicians have all been identified as potentially... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jessica Korona-Bailey, Miranda Lynn Janvrin, Lisa Shaw and Tracey Perez Koehlmoos Tags: Research Source Type: research
How individuals ’ opinions influence society’s resistance to epidemics: an agent-based model approach
Protecting public health from infectious diseases often relies on the cooperation of citizens, especially when self-care interventions are the only viable tools for disease mitigation. Accordingly, social aspe... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Geonsik Yu, Michael Garee, Mario Ventresca and Yuehwern Yih Tags: Research Source Type: research
Cost-related medication nonadherence in adults with COPD in the United States 2013 –2020
Cost-related medication nonadherence (CRN) is associated with poor prognosis among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a population that requires long-term treatment for secondary preve... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Xin Wen, Hongbin Qiu, Bo Yu, Jinfeng Bi, Xia Gu, Yiying Zhang and Shanjie Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diabetes mellitus and associated risk factors among HIV infected patients on HAART
Understanding the impact of disease associations is becoming a priority in Kenya and other countries bearing the load of infectious diseases. With the increased incidences of non-communicable diseases and the ... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lucy Kanyara, Rency Lel, Sheila Kageha, Joyceline Kinyua, Sophie Matu, Asiko Ongaya, Mary Matilu, Paul Mwangi, Vincent Okoth, Joseph Mwangi and Dama Olungae Tags: Research Source Type: research
Ischemic heart disease-related mortality in Brazil, 2006 to 2020. A study of multiple causes of death
Both the aging of the population and the increase in noncommunicable diseases may influence the progression and outcomes culminating in death, changing the evolution of ischemic heart diseases (IHDs) and their... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Luiz A. V. M. Bastos, Paolo B. Villela, Jose L. P. Bichara, Emilia M. do Nascimento, Eduardo L. V. M. Bastos, Basilio de B Pereira and Glaucia M. M. Oliveira Tags: Research Source Type: research
Sickle cell trait in S ão Tomé e Príncipe: a population-based prevalence study in women of reproductive age
Sickle Cell Disorder is Africa ’s most prevalent genetic disease. Yet, it remains a neglected condition, with high mortality under-five, and a lack of population-based studies in the region. This is the first o... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Guilherme Queiroz, Celdidy Monteiro, Lic ínio Manco, Luís Relvas, Maria de Jesus Trovoada, Andreia Leite and Celeste Bento Tags: Research Source Type: research
