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IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 547: Clinical and Neuroimaging Predictors of Alzheimer & rsquo;s Dementia Conversion in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment Using Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography by Quantitative Analysis over 2 Years
In conclusion, these results suggest that amyloid positivity in the posterior cingulate region and higher CDR-SOB scores at baseline can be useful predictors of AD conversion in patients with MCI. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Seonjeong Kim Daye Yoon Junho Seong Young Jin Jeong Do-Young Kang Kyung Won Park Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 548: Effects of Childcare Hands-On Gardening on Preschoolers & rsquo; (3 & ndash;5 Years) Physical Activity in Semi-Arid Climate Zone
This study investigates how participating in hands-on gardening impacts preschoolers’ (3–5 years old) physical activity (measured by accelerometers) in childcare centers in the semi-arid climate zone. The research was conducted in eight licensed childcare centers located in West Texas with 149 children (n = 149). Four childcare centers in the experimental group received hands-on garden interventions; the other four in the control group did not. In both experimental (intervention) and control (non-intervention) centers, children wore Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometers continuously for 5 days before a...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Monsur Hefner Van Allen Trina Andalib Cosco Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 549: Wrist Circumference Cutoff Points for Determining Excess Weight Levels and Predicting Cardiometabolic Risk in Adults
Conclusions: Wrist circumference showed a significant correlation with other adiposity indicators and can be used to identify adults with excess weight and predict cardiometabolic risk. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Larissa Monteiro Costa Pereira M árcia Ferreira Cândido de Souza Felipe J. Aidar M árcio Getirana-Mota Alex Menezes dos Santos-Junior Mario Francisco Dantas de Santana Filho Marcos Antonio Almeida-Santos Raysa Manuelle Santos Rocha Rebeca Rocha de Alme Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 550: Orthodontic Status and Association with Oral-Health-Related Quality of Life & mdash;A Study of 16-Year-Old Norwegians with a Cleft Lip and Palate
Conclusions: The study revealed an association between severe cleft diagnosis, missing teeth, misaligned teeth, negative overjet, and poor OHRQoL, but a statistically significant association was found only between OHRQoL and poor intermaxillary sagittal relations (unfavorable profile). To improve OHRQoL among patients with clefts, there is a need for an individual follow-up and prioritization of oral healthcare. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Paul K. Saele Manal Mustafa Anne N. Åstrøm Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 551: Consensus Panel Recommendations for the Pharmacological Management of Breastfeeding Women with Postpartum Depression
Conclusions: The ensuing recommendations were as follows: Recommendation 1: Depressive and anxiety disorders, as well as their pharmacological treatment, are not contraindications for breastfeeding. Recommendation 2: The Panel advocates for the continuation of medication that has demonstrated efficacy during pregnancy. If initiating an antidepressant during breastfeeding is necessary, drugs with a superior safety profile and substantial epidemiological data, such as SSRIs, should be favored and prescribed at the lowest effective dose. Recommendation 3: For the short-term alleviation of anxiety symptoms and sleep disturbanc...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Georgios Eleftheriou Riccardo Zandonella Callegher Raffaella Butera Marco De Santis Anna Franca Cavaliere Sarah Vecchio Cecilia Lanzi Riccardo Davanzo Giovanna Mangili Emi Bondi Lorenzo Somaini Mariapina Gallo Matteo Balestrieri Guido Mannaioni Guglielmo Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 552: Clinical Outcomes from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Colorectal Cancer Control Program: 2009 & ndash;2015
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 552: Clinical Outcomes from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Colorectal Cancer Control Program: 2009–2015 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21050552 Authors: Nash Verhage Flanagan Haverkamp Roik Zimpelman Redwood The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) participated in the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) from 2009 to 2015. We conducted a descriptive evaluation of ANTHC CRCCP demographics, quality measures, and clinical outcomes,...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nash Verhage Flanagan Haverkamp Roik Zimpelman Redwood Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 553: The Impact of Air Pollution on Asthma Severity among Residents Living near the Main Industrial Complex in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: This study highlights the high asthma burden near SIP, linked to port proximity, smoking, and wind direction as major risk factors. These findings inform vital public health policies to reduce air pollution and improve respiratory health in the region, prompting national policy review. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Souad Mahmoud Al Al Okla Fatima Al Zahra Khamis Al Rasbi Hawida Said Al Al Marhubi Shima Salim Al Al Mataani Yusra Mohammed Al Al Sawai Hasa Ibrahim Mohammed Muna Ali Salim Al Al Mamari Salwa Abdullah Abdulrahim Al Al Balushi Abdul Qader Abbady Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 554: The Influence of Social Dynamics on Biological Aging and the Health of Historically Marginalized Populations: A Biopsychosocial Model for Health Disparities
illiams Historically marginalized populations are susceptible to social isolation resulting from their unique social dynamics; thus, they incur a higher risk of developing chronic diseases across the course of life. Research has suggested that the cumulative effect of aging trajectories per se, across the lifespan, determines later-in-life disease risks. Emerging evidence has shown the biopsychosocial effects of social stress and social support on one’s wellbeing in terms of inflammation. Built upon previous multidisciplinary findings, here, we provide an overarching model that explains how the social dyn...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lok Ming Tam Kristin Hocker Tamala David Edith Marie Williams Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 545: The Relationship between Anxiety Symptoms and Perceived Quality of Life among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Amazon
Gomes The relationship between anxiety symptoms and perceived quality of life among caregivers of children with autism was verified. To assess perceived quality of life, the Short Form Healthy Survey Item was used; perception of anxiety symptoms was assessed using the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Eighty caregivers of children with autism participated, with 68.7% of caregivers being mothers. Of the total number of caregivers, 68.8% had a severe level of anxiety. Regarding perceived quality of life, they demonstrated greater impairment in limitation due to physical aspects, limitation due to emotional aspects, vitality, and p...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rayanne Vieira da Silva Manuela Maria de Lima Carvalhal Daniela Lopes Gomes Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 546: Investigating the Barriers and Facilitators to Using Antiretroviral Therapy among Women Living with HIV in Plateau State, Nigeria
Conclusion: This study underscores the significance of maintaining a positive perspective on ART use, demonstrated by the connection between a positive outlook and weight gain, and highlights the hurdles that Plateau State’s women living with HIV face in adhering to antiretroviral therapy. Policymakers and healthcare providers can utilize these findings to formulate targeted strategies aimed at minimizing identified barriers and enhancing antiretroviral therapy utilization among this population via peer- support groups, economic empowerment, and psychosocial support. (Source: International Journal of Environm...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Emmanuel O. Osayi Sarah C. Blake Tolulope Afolaranmi Oluseye Ajayi John Onyeji Atiene S. Sagay Albert Anderson Taiwo J. Obindo Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 530: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Project ECHO Program for the Evidence-Based Management of Sickle Cell Disease
e Shook Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of chronic, genetic disorders of the red blood cells with significant gaps in access to evidence-based clinical care. Sickle Treatment and Outcomes Research in the Midwest (STORM), a provider network, utilized Project ECHO (Extension for Community Health Outcomes), a telementoring model, to deliver evidence-based education about SCD management. The purpose of this mixed-methods study is to evaluate the utility of Project ECHO as an educational strategy for healthcare providers treating children and adults with SCD. Annual evaluations were administered to STORM TeleECHO parti...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Cami Mosley Christina Bennett Farrell Charles T. Quinn Lisa Marie Shook Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 531: Substantial Increases in Healthcare Students & rsquo; State Empathy Scores Owing to Participation in a Single Improvisation Session
Conclusions: These findings show that a single one- or two-hour improv session can foster substantial increases in healthcare professional students’ state empathy for one another. Greater healthcare professional empathy and compassion foster better healthcare team cooperation and patient outcomes, so healthcare professionals and their students should engage in such empathy-enhancing activities at regular intervals throughout their training and careers. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Brian D. Schwartz Shane L. Rogers Nicole Michels Lon J. Van Winkle Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 533: Healthy Habits, Physical Activity, Stress, and Food Consumption Trends in Chilean Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic
In conclusion, IBS has a multifactorial etiology, and correcting individual habits such as alcohol consumption could potentially prevent or delay its development. Therefore, it is important to maintain healthy lifestyles, regardless of non-modifiable factors such as gender, in order to better cope with this syndrome. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Carolina Mandiola-Palma Camila Leiva Mar ía Jesús Moya-Salazar Eliane A. Goicochea-Palomino Hans Contreras-Pulache Jeel Moya-Salazar Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 539: Home Care for the Elderly: An Integrated Approach to Perception, Quality of Life, and Cognition
This study investigated the impact of home care, health status, and cognition. A qualitative and quantitative approach was employed through a cross-sectional study with a sample of 60 elderly individuals in need of home care in the municipality of Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil. The analysis utilized the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DCS), EQ-5D, EQ VAS, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The sample consisted of 40.0% male and 60.0% female individuals. The majority (61.6%) received weekly visits, mainly from community health agents, who were responsible for the majority of the care (45%). Positive ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Luis Eduardo Genaro Jos é Victor Marconato Elaine Pereira da Silva Tagliaferro Felipe Eduardo Pinotti Aylton Valsecki J únior T ânia Adas Saliba Fernanda Lopez Rosell Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 540: Primary Health Care and Tuberculosis Detection during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Crucial Actions for Intensifying Efforts
Conclusions: Tuberculosis detection activities underwent changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly in 2020, which was associated with alterations in consultation and case notification provision. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Stephanie Ribeiro Erika Mayumi Takahashi Katia Lacerda de Souza Thais Tiemi Yamamoto Raquel Russo Leite Hugo Fernandes Meiry Fernanda Pinto Okuno Maria Rita Bertolozzi T ânia Maria Ribeiro Monteiro de Figueiredo Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzales Paula Hino Tags: Article Source Type: research