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Contextual determinants of intimate partner violence: a multi-level analysis in six European cities
ConclusionsWe found significant associations between contextual determinants and IPV, which emphasizes the importance of considering contextual socioeconomic conditions when policy measures are designed to address IPV. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Engaging traditional barbers to identify and refer newborns for routine immunization services in Sokoto, Nigeria: a mixed methods evaluation
ConclusionsEfforts to increase vaccine coverage rates in northern Nigeria should consider expanding the role of traditional barbers to encourage parents to accept vaccines. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Corona Immunitas: study protocol of a nationwide program of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and seroepidemiologic studies in Switzerland
ConclusionsCorona Immunitas will generate reliable, comparable, and high-quality serological and epidemiological data with extensive coverage of Switzerland and of several subpopulations, informing health policies and decision making in both economic and societal sectors.ISRCTN Registry:https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN18181860. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Knowledge translation strategies designed for public health decision-making settings: a scoping review
ConclusionsThe public health KT strategies summarized and organized by this review promote a better understanding and more effective use of KT strategies. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Diabetes management interventions for homeless adults: a systematic review
ConclusionsEffective strategies for addressing the challenges and obstacles that the homeless population face, requires innovative, multi-sectored, flexible and well-coordinated models of care. Without appropriate support, these groups of people are prone to experience poor control of their diabetes; resulting in an increased risk of developing major health complications. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Transforming capacity-strengthening in an era of sustainable development
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The health status of newly arrived asylum-seeking minors in Denmark: a nationwide register-based study
ConclusionsThe prevalence of trauma and mental health symptoms and the association of the two were striking. Our findings underline that timely recognition and appropriate treatment of childhood traumas should be given high priority in the receiving communities. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 21, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Reflecting on knowledge translation strategies from global health research projects in Tunisia and the Republic of C ôte d’Ivoire
ConclusionsOur experiences might be useful to contexts involved in global and public health research that wish to address the “know-do gap.” (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Psychosocial school environment and health risk behaviours of adolescents in Bulgaria: results from multilevel analysis
ConclusionsThere is a significant association between characteristics of psychosocial school environment and Bulgarian adolescents ’ risk health behaviours (cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, drunkenness, bullying perpetration). Comprehensive and effective health promotion policies in Bulgarian schools are needed in order to facilitate healthy lifestyles. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Barriers to utilization of adolescent friendly health services in primary healthcare facilities in Armenia: a qualitative study
ConclusionsThe study findings shed light on different perspectives related to various challenges adolescents faced in PHC facilities in Armenia. Targeted interventions needed to improve adolescents ’ health literacy, to enhance the PHPs’ competencies and to create a friendly and welcoming environment in PHC facilities. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Seroprevalence and immunity of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adolescents in schools in Switzerland: design for a longitudinal, school-based prospective cohort study
AbstractObjectivesThis longitudinal cohort study aims to assess the extent and patterns of seroprevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in school-attending children, and their parents and school personnel. It will examine risk factors for infection, the relationship between seropositivity and symptoms, and temporal persistence of antibodies.MethodsThe study (Ciao Corona) will enroll a regionally representative, random sample of schools in the canton of Zurich, where 18% of the Swiss population live. Children aged 5 –16 years, attending primary and secondary schools, and their...
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Positive and negative affect of university and college students during COVID-19 outbreak: a network-based survey
ConclusionsThe outbreak of COVID-19 is detrimental to university and college students ’ affect. During the outbreak response, we should strengthen the guidance and regulation for negative affect and pay attention to improving the positive affect of university and college students. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The role of burden of disease assessment in tracking progress towards achieving WHO global air quality guidelines
ConclusionsUnderstanding the BoD across countries, especially in those that do not align with the AQGs, is essential in order to inform actions to reduce air pollution globally. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

How parental migration affects early social –emotional development of left-behind children in rural China: a structural equation modeling analysis
ConclusionsLBC in early childhood may be at a high risk of social –emotional problems, which are primarily caused by the transition of family structure and function and consequently weakened home environment. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

How do advisory groups contribute to healthy public policy research?
ConclusionsThe paper suggests a broader adapted approach for gaining the benefits and addressing the challenges of working with PAGs. It opens theoretical and practical discussion of PAGs ’ role and how they can increase research translation into policy. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research