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IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 454: Combining the Antenatal Risk Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in Early Pregnancy in Danish Antenatal Care & mdash;A Qualitative Descriptive Study
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 454: Combining the Antenatal Risk Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in Early Pregnancy in Danish Antenatal Care—A Qualitative Descriptive Study International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040454 Authors: Lotte Broberg Jane M. Bendix Katrine Røhder Ellen Løkkegaard Mette Væver Julie C. Grew Helle Johnsen Mette Juhl Vibeke de Lichtenberg Michaela Schiøtz Pregnant women with a history of mental disorders, neglect, or low social support are at increased risk of mental health problems. It is crucial...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Lotte Broberg Jane M. Bendix Katrine R øhder Ellen L økkegaard Mette V æver Julie C. Grew Helle Johnsen Mette Juhl Vibeke de Lichtenberg Michaela Schi øtz Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 455: An Investigation into the Prevalence of Methamphetamine Related Enquiries to Local Government Environmental Health Officers
et Whiley Methamphetamine contamination of residential properties remains a serious public health concern for members of the public. External stakeholders including Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) and testing and remediation technicians are engaged on investigating whether contamination has occurred from manufacturing or smoking processes. More specifically, local council EHOs are responsible for managing clandestine drug laboratories when notified by police and also for responding to public enquiries. However, the full scope of these contaminated properties is not seen by any single stakeholder, making it very ch...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Emma J. Kuhn Kirstin E. Ross G. Stewart Walker Jackie Wright Harriet Whiley Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 452: Impact of Air Pollution and Allergic Status on Health-Related Quality of Life among University Students in Northern Thailand
Conclusions: Respiratory allergies, particularly allergic rhinitis, are prevalent among university students in Chiang Mai. This study underscores the substantial negative impact of ambient air pollution on QoL for both allergic and non-allergic students. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tipanan Pisithkul Tippapha Pisithkul Mongkol Lao-Araya Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 453: Poor Self-Rated Sleep Quality and Quantity Associated with Poor Oral Health-Related Quality of Life among Indigenous Australian Adults
Conclusions: The average number of sleep hours for Indigenous participants were lower than recommended (7–8 h/night). Our findings indicate that poor sleep quality and quantity, and oral health-related behaviours associated with sleep deprivation were positively associated with poor oral health related quality of life among Indigenous Australian adults. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 8, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Xiangqun Ju Joanne Hedges Sneha Sethi Lisa M. Jamieson Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 451: Childhood Maltreatment and Adult Work Absenteeism: Work Meaningfulness as a Double-Edged Sword
This study investigates whether a heightened sense of meaningfulness in their work is associated with increased absenteeism among this subgroup. We recruited 320 helping professionals from a variety of social and mental health settings, one third of whom reported experiencing CM. As hypothesized, CM was positively correlated with work absenteeism. Furthermore, the relationship between work meaningfulness and absenteeism was moderated by their CM history: among those with CM experiences, greater work meaningfulness was associated with higher absenteeism rates. Our findings highlight the possibility that work meaningfulness ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 7, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tamar Icekson Avital Kaye-Tzadok Aya Zeiger Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 449: More than Just a Number: Perspectives from Black Male Participants on Community-Based Interventions and Clinical Trials to Address Cardiovascular Health Disparities
Conclusions: Improved perceptions of participating in clinical trials were achieved after participation in a community-based intervention. This intervention may provide a framework by which to facilitate clinical trial participation among Black men, which must be made a priority so that Black men are “more than just a number” and no longer “receiving the short end of the stick”. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Faith E. Metlock Sarah Addison Alicia McKoy Yesol Yang Aarhea Hope Joshua J. Joseph Jing Zhang Amaris Williams Darrell M. Gray John Gregory Timiya S. Nolan Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 450: Hemodynamic and Metabolic Responses to Moderate and Vigorous Cycle Ergometry in Men Who Have Had Transtibial Amputation
This study assessed the hemodynamic and metabolic responses to moderate and vigorous cycle ergometry in men who have had a transtibial amputation (TTA). Five men who had had a unilateral TTA (age = 39 ± 15 yr) and six controls (CONs) without an amputation (age = 31 ± 11 yr) performed two 20 min bouts of cycling differing in intensity. Cardiac output (CO), stroke volume (SV), and oxygen consumption (VO2) were measured during moderate intensity continuous exercise (MICE) and high intensity interval exercise (HIIE) using thoracic impedance and indirect calorimetry. In response to MICE and HIIE, t...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kionte K. Storey Adam Geschwindt Todd A. Astorino Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 448: Acculturation and Health Status in the Children & rsquo;s Healthy Living Program in the Pacific Region
The objective of this study is to use cross-sectional data to examine the association between proxies of adult/caregiver acculturation/enculturation and child health status (Body Mass Index [BMI], waist circumference [WC], and acanthosis nigricans [AN]) in the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI), Alaska, and Hawaiʻi. Study participants were from the Children’s Healthy Living (CHL) Program, an environmental intervention trial and obesity prevalence survey. Anthropometric data from 2–8 year olds and parent/caregiver questionnaires were used in this analysis. The results of this st...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 6, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kalanikiekie S. Sparks Marie K. Fialkowski Rica Dela Cruz Andrew Grandinetti Lynne Wilkens Jinan C. Banna Andrea Bersamin Yvette Paulino Tanisha Aflague Patricia Coleman Jonathan Deenik Travis Fleming Rachel Novotny Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 447: Beyond Work: The Role of & ldquo;Family-Friendly & rdquo; Practices in the Subjective Well-Being of Teleworkers and On-Site Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study investigated the link between organisational and supervisory family support and subjective well-being, examining work engagement as a mediator. Conducted in Portugal, this cross-sectional study surveyed 515 individuals via web-based questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple-group analysis. The findings revealed a positive correlation between perceived organisational family support (POFS) and work engagement for both groups. Additionally, perceived supervisory family support (PSFS) positively correlated with work engagement fo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: S ílvia Lopes Rita Couto Anabela Rodrigues Ana Sabino Íris M. Oliveira Paulo C. Dias Ângela Leite V ânia Sofia Carvalho Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 445: Introducing & lsquo;Ngaruroro & rsquo;, A New Model for Understanding M & #257;ori Wellbeing
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 445: Introducing ‘Ngaruroro’, A New Model for Understanding Māori Wellbeing International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040445 Authors: Finley Ngarangi Johnson Priscilla Wehi Tia Neha Mike Ross Veronica Thompson Stephanie Tibble Natasha Tassell-Matamua Kevin Shedlock Ririwai Fox Zachary Penman Tyler Ritchie Taylor Winter Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle Paul E. Jose Indigenous peoples around the world are revitalising their ancestral beliefs, practices, and languages, including traditional understandings of...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Finley Ngarangi Johnson Priscilla Wehi Tia Neha Mike Ross Veronica Thompson Stephanie Tibble Natasha Tassell-Matamua Kevin Shedlock Ririwai Fox Zachary Penman Tyler Ritchie Taylor Winter Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle Paul E. Jose Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 446: Association between Physical Activity and Health Outcomes (High Body Fatness, High Blood Pressure) in Namibian Adolescents and Adult women
In conclusion, failure to meet recommended PA guidelines is strongly associated with abdominal obesity and high body fatness. The knowledge gained from this study may be used by policymakers in the development of strategic policies and interventions aimed at promoting PA as a public priority and improving health outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hilde Liisa Nashandi Andries Makama Monyeki John J. Reilly Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 444: Community Actions and Insights in the Battle against COVID-19 at the Start of the Pandemic: A District Study Observation from Medan, Indonesia
Conclusions: Despite possessing adequate knowledge, negative attitudes toward prevention suggest a need for educational interventions to address misconceptions and promote positive behaviors. Such interventions could enhance the community’s response to COVID-19 transmission during the pandemic. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nadya Keumala Fitri Meliani Meliani Kartini Marpaung Raden Dwi Andika Cahyadi Ranti Permatasari Cut Meliza Zainumi Inke Nadia Diniyanti Lubis Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 443: User Manual for Coping Strategies Inventory Short Form (CSI-SF) & mdash;The Jackson Heart Study
In this study, the CSI-SF was assessed to be a reliable and valid instrument for measuring coping strategies. The CSI-SF serves the purpose of developing an inner voice that can assist with understanding how people cope with everyday life. The information gathered from the administration of the CSI-SF can inform investigators about environmental cues and triggers that can also impact individual health. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Clifton Addison Brenda Jenkins Monique White Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 442: A Dynamic Model of Opioid Overdose Deaths in Canada during the Co-Occurring Opioid Overdose Crisis and COVID-19 Pandemic
Orpana With over 40,000 opioid-related overdose deaths between January 2016 and June 2023, the opioid-overdose crisis is a significant public health concern for Canada. The opioid crisis arose from a complex system involving prescription opioid use, the use of prescription opioids not as prescribed, and non-medical opioid use. The increasing presence of fentanyl and its analogues in the illegal drugs supply has been an important driver of the crisis. In response to the overdose crisis, governments at the municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal levels have increased actions to address opioid-related harms. At th...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rifat Zahan Nathaniel D. Osgood Rebecca Plouffe Heather Orpana Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 441: Relationship between Psychosocial Factors and Physical Activity among Undergraduate Students from a South African University
L. Leach Psychosocial factors such as mental health, motivation, and social support are key determinants of behavior that play a significant role in physical activity participation. Limited studies have investigated the relationship between psychosocial factors and physical activity among university students in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between psychosocial factors and physical activity participation among undergraduate university students at a historically disadvantaged university (HDU) in South Africa. This was a cross-sectional study that used convenience sampling (n = 534, majo...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Chant é Johannes Nicolette V. Roman Sunday O. Onagbiye Simone Titus Lloyd L. Leach Tags: Article Source Type: research