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Domain-specific effects of physical activity on the demand for physician visits
ConclusionsThe specific, positive effect of high LTPA on physician visits among women shows that using an aggregate measure of PA is inappropriate for analyzing the relation between PA and health care utilization. Further, the positive relationship should be considered in attempts to promote physical activity. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 5, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Three further ways that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect health outcomes
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Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The 2011 Italian census cohort for the study of socioeconomic inequality in mortality
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Source: International Journal of Public Health - May 1, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Associations among experienced and internalized stigma, social support, and depression among male and female sex workers in Kenya
ConclusionsAddressing the high levels of stigma that sex workers face and their mental health needs should be a public health and human rights imperative. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Marital status, living arrangements, and mortality in middle and older age in Europe
ConclusionsPartnership and residential status are complementary for understanding the role of family dimensions in mortality. The presence of a partner is mortality protective, especially among 50 –64-year-old men in South-East Europe. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Factors influencing access of HIV and sexual and reproductive health services among adolescent key populations in Kenya
ConclusionsThe study has demonstrated existing enablers and barriers to provision of HIV/SRH services for an at-risk population for which limited data exist. The results provide a basis for program redesign involving the adolescent KPs to minimize barriers for access to HIV/SRH services. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 25, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Reducing recidivism using the Reasoning and Rehabilitation program: a pilot multi-site-controlled trial among prisoners in Switzerland
ConclusionsThe findings of this pilot project were promising, with the R&R2 program leading to reduced recidivism and dropout rate. Even though these results should be considered preliminary, the R&R2 program appeared to be a relevant approach in reducing recidivism after prison. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Astana declaration: a new pathway for primary health care
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Assessing the impact of a doctor in remote areas of Brazil
ConclusionsMDP contributed to improve important health indicators, highlighting the importance of a doctor in remote areas of Brazil. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Long working hours and cardiovascular mortality: a census-based cohort study
ConclusionsThis study does not support an association between long working hours and CVD mortality among active Italian men, while it suggests  a possible excess risk among women, although based on limited number of events. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): we don ’t leave women alone
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The persistence of digital divides in the use of health information: a comparative study in 28 European countries
ConclusionsFindings show a need to increase people ’s eHealth literacy, especially for males over 45 years old not suffering from a long-term illness. In order to limit the misuse of poor or untrustworthy health information that might contribute to higher health disparities, special interest should be focused on population socio-demographic chara cteristics. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

“I wasn’t ready”: abortion decision-making pathways in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
ConclusionsIn a context where legal abortion is highly restricted and women ’s decision-making power is constrained, the abortion decision making appears as collective, operates in an uncertain time frame, an unofficial social environment and has an unpredictable collaborative mechanism. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Fertility knowledge, contraceptive use and unintentional pregnancy in 29 African countries: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsAdolescent women (15 –19) generally have poor knowledge of ovulation and are more likely to report an unintentional pregnancy/child than women between ages 20–24. To reduce the burden of unintentional child/pregnancy in Africa, fertility knowledge should not only be improved on but must consider the sociocultural co ntext of women in different countries that might affect the adoption of such intervention programs. Pragmatic efforts, such as building community support for young women to discuss and share their experiences with professionals and educate them on fertility and sexuality, are essential. (Source: ...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Piloting an evidence-based intervention for HIV prevention among street youth in Eldoret, Kenya
ConclusionsOur findings support the potential for further testing with a rigorous study design to investigate how best to tailor the intervention, particularly by gender, and increase the overall effectiveness of the program. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - April 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research