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IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 259: A Scoping Review of Tobacco Control Health Communication in Africa: Moving towards Involving Young People
artin Health communication has been highlighted as a cost-effective preventive intervention in Africa, where the prevalence of tobacco use is still relatively low compared to other World Health Organization (WHO) regions. This scoping review aimed to examine tobacco control health communication interventions in Africa. The review was guided by the PRISMA-ScR checklist. Data was extracted from 20 peer-reviewed papers, WHO Global Health Observatory on anti-tobacco mass-media campaigns for 54 African countries, and 6 WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control reports on Article 12. Data extraction informed by the Joanna ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 23, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Charity Aienobe-Asekharen Emma Norris Wendy Martin Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 252: Addressing Adolescent Substance Abuse and Risky Sexual Health Behaviors via Youth-Led Initiatives: A Review of the Teens Linked to Care Pilot Program
Bennett The Teens Linked to Care (TLC) pilot program utilized a youth-led integrated strategy to prevent substance use and risky sexual behavior among school-attending youth at disproportionate risk, including sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY). The program developed a framework to address human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), teen pregnancy, and high-risk substance use within schools. Strategies included education, primary prevention, and early detection screening. High schools in two rural counties served as pilot sites and successfully implemented strategies to encourage yout...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Hailey Bednar Suzanne McMillan Turquoise Sidibe Melissa Bennett Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 253: Telehealth Intervention: A Proposal for a Telemedicine Manual to Ascertain the Civil Disability Status in Italy
ttorio Fineschi (1) This paper aims to propose a telematic method for assessing the state of disability by a social worker member of the Medico-Legal Commissions of INPS. (2) We have proceeded to delve into and compare the current methods with new strategies to enhance the experience linked to the assessment of the status of disability in terms of timing and accessibility, eliminating the need for a direct visit. (3) The proposed protocol can be applied in cases where patients cannot be physically moved, following a medical visit at home, and when the mere evaluation of documents is sufficient. In both cases, a remote ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Nicola Di Fazio Giuseppe Delogu Donato Morena Eugenia Carfora Dalila Tripi Raffaella Rinaldi Paola Frati Vittorio Fineschi Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 254: Exploring Trauma- and Violence-Informed Pregnancy Care for Karen Women of Refugee Background: A Community-Based Participatory Study
This study aimed to explore trauma- and violence-informed pregnancy care from the perspectives of Karen women of refugee background using Community-Based Participatory Research methods. The lead researcher is a Karen–Australian woman with lived refugee experience. A Community Advisory Group was formed to support the study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven Karen women of refugee background who had recently had a baby in Western metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. The data were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis. Karen women shared what they considered to be important elements of trau...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shadow Toke Ignacio Correa-Velez Elisha Riggs Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 255: Insecure Minds through the Looking Glass: The Mediating Role of Mentalization in the Relationships between Adult Attachment Styles and Problematic Social Media Use
This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of failures in mentalizing in the relationships between attachment styles and PSMU within a large sample of individuals from the community. The study involved the participation of 3600 adult volunteers (2312 females, 64.2%) aged between 18 and 60 years old (M = 29.92; SD = 10.68). Participants completed measures to assess socio-demographics, adult attachment styles, mentalization, and PSMU. Findings showed that secure and dismissing attachment styles predicted reduced levels of PSMU, and that preoccupied and fearful attachment styles predicted increased levels of PSMU. The...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Gianluca Santoro Antonino Costanzo Christian Franceschini Vittorio Lenzo Alessandro Musetti Adriano Schimmenti Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 249: Charting the Future of Oral Health: A Bibliometric Exploration of Quality-of-Life Research in Dentistry
tanto In recent decades, the focus of health research has shifted to the impact of disease or impairment on how people proceed, behave, and experience quality of life. People’s lives are affected by oral diseases in various ways. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is inextricably linked to general health and well-being, and it has far-reaching consequences for clinical practice and dentistry research. Particularly in Indonesia, increasing attention to OHRQoL is related to several concerning oral conditions, such as the extremely high number of cases of tooth decay and inflammation of dental supp...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Agatha Ravi Vidiasratri Lisdrianto Hanindriyo Caroline Manuela Hartanto Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 250: Robotic Care Equipment Improves Communication between Care Recipient and Caregiver in a Nursing Home as Revealed by Gaze Analysis: A Case Study
This study was conducted at a nursing home where the bed-release assist robot “Resyone Plus” is installed on a long-term basis. Caregiver gaze was analyzed quantitatively for one user of the equipment during transfer situations, and communication time, which involved looking at the face of the care recipient, as well as face-to-face vocalization, was measured. The caregiver spent 7.9 times longer looking at the face of and talking to the care recipient when using Resyone than when performing a manual transfer. In addition, the recipient was observed to smile during Resyone separation, which take...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tatsuya Yoshimi Kenji Kato Keita Aimoto Izumi Kondo Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 251: Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical and Nursing Students in a Greek University Regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Conclusions: A comprehensive analysis of knowledge and attitudes of Greek medical and nursing students regarding STIs, prevention measures and education level was conducted. The results of the present study could assist in the development of targeted training courses that can improve healthcare professionals’ knowledge and ability to manage STIs. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Maria Lagadinou Katerina Spiliopoulou Themistoklis Paraskevas Despoina Gkentzi Stelios Assimakopoulos Paraskevi Katsakiori Leonidia Leonidou Markos Marangos Tags: Communication Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 246: Nursing Interventions to Empower Family Caregivers to Manage the Risk of Falling in Older Adults: A Scoping Review
Neves Falls pose a significant risk to older adults, resulting in injuries and declining quality of life. The psychological impact, particularly the fear of falling, impairs their well-being. This pervasive fear affects daily activities, leading to self-imposed limitations and reduced engagement. This review aimed to identify nursing interventions to empower family caregivers to manage the risk of falling in older adults. A scoping review was developed following the JBI framework. We searched the CINAHL, MEDLINE, Nursing & Allied Health Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MedicLatina...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Ana Silva Almeida Ana Paguia Ana Paula Neves Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 247: Comparison of Urban versus Industry Normative Values of Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT & trade;)
Conclusions: Significant differences exist between urban high school athletes and ImPACT™-provided age-dependent normative scores, with urban participants performing below age-dependent normative values. These findings support establishing SES appropriate normative values when baseline test scores are not available for direct comparison in order to provide better evaluation and post-concussion management across diverse populations. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tamerah N. Hunt Megan Byrd Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 248: Estimation of Oral Disease Burden among Older Adults in LTC: A Scoping Review
ichelle Henshaw Oral health is an essential part of healthy aging and very little data exists around the disease burden for older adults in a long-term care setting. The aim of this scoping review was to estimate the disease burden of dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss among older adults in Long-Term Care (LTC). This scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. A detailed strategy was used to conduct a comprehensive search of electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, and Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source (DOSS). The Rayyan AI platform was used to screen abstracts...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Bathsheba Turton Gheed Alqunaybit Amrita Tembhe Alaa Qari Kadambari Rawal Ernest Mandel Joseph Calabrese Michelle Henshaw Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 245: Psychological Disorders and Coping among Undergraduate College Students: Advocating for Students & rsquo; Counselling Services at Kuwait University
Conclusions: Our findings inferred that the majority of Kuwait University students have a remarkably high prevalence of mental health problems, mainly anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms along with inconsistent coping strategies toward the faced challenges during their studies. Therefore, the most important recommendation of the current study is the establishment of counselling centers in all faculties at Kuwait University. In turn, doing so facilitates the integration of wellness programs and the provision of comprehensive educational seminars, specialized training sessions and self-management techniques for Kuwait U...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 21, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Naser M. Alotaibi Moh A. Alkhamis Mashael Alrasheedi Khuloud Alotaibi Latifa Alduaij Fatemah Alazemi Danah Alfaraj Danah Alrowaili Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 243: Teleworking Effects on Mental Health & mdash;A Systematic Review and a Research Agenda
This study offers a prominent and promising framework regarding the teleworking impact on workers’ health research agenda. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Elisabeth Figueiredo Clara Marga ça Brizeida Hern ández-Sánchez Jos é Carlos Sánchez-García Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 244: The Autism Spectrum Disorder and Its Possible Origins in Pregnancy
bely Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) belongs to the group of neurodevelopmental disorders, and has a high prevalence, affecting 1 in 100 children according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). To be diagnosed with ASD, the child must have persistent deficits in communication and social interactions, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Despite its prevalence, the etiology of ASD is still uncertain, with multifactorial characteristics, including those associated with the gestational period, where maternal exposure to biological, chemical, or physical hazards occurs, s...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rayane M. Botelho Ana L úcia M. Silva Alexandre U. Borbely Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 242: Safety and Efficacy of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Long COVID Patients Experiencing Long-Lasting Symptoms
andre Nelly Heraud Due to the high prevalence and persistence of long COVID, it is important to evaluate the safety and efficacy of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for patients who experience long-lasting symptoms more than six months after initial COVID-19 onset. Enrolled patients were admitted for a four-week in-patient-PR due to long COVID symptoms (n = 47). The safety of PR was confirmed by the absence of adverse events. Symptom-related outcomes were evaluated pre- and post-PR with significant score changes for: 6 min walking distance (61 [28 to 103] m), quality of life (mental Short Form-12: 10 [6 to 13], and phys...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Esp érance Moine Virginie Molinier Adriana Castanyer Amandine Calvat Guillaume Coste Antonin Vernet Audrey Faug é Perrine Magrina Joan Lluis Aliaga-Parera Nicolas Oliver Fran çois Alexandre Nelly Heraud Tags: Article Source Type: research