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Public health in Central and Eastern Europe: research, education and practice
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Neonatal sepsis and its associated factors in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe prevalence of neonatal sepsis in East Africa remains high. The relevant stockholders should give attention for neonates delivered from women with intranatal fever to prevent neonatal sepsis. Pregnant women should be screened for UTI. Appropriate interventions should be put in place to manage PROM to decrease the chance of ascending microorganisms. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 29, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Physical activity barriers according to social stratification in Europe
ConclusionsSocial class is a relevant factor for low PA, with more barriers in the lower social classes. Public health institutions should implement strategies on more influential PA barriers and disadvantaged social groups. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 27, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Age-specific COVID-19 case-fatality rate: no evidence of changes over time
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Global Network for Academic Public Health statement on the World Health Organization ’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Correction to: ASPHER statement on racism and health: racism and discrimination obstruct public health ’s pursuit of health equity
Authors would like to correct the error in author names spotted in their original publication. Naomi Limaro corrected to Naomi Limaro NATHAN and Rhanjeet Dhonkal corrected to Ranjeet Dhonkal by this correction article. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Teacher and classmate support may keep adolescents satisfied with school and education. Does gender matter?
ConclusionTeacher and classmate support keep adolescents satisfied with school and education and might increase their chances for a healthy development. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Insufficient sleep duration in association with self-reported pain and corresponding medicine use among adolescents: a cross-sectional population-based study in Latvia
ConclusionsWeekly pain among adolescents is a significant risk factor for insufficient sleep duration, regardless of adolescents ’ gender and age. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Availability of public open space and the practice of leisure-time physical activity among the Brazilian adult population
ConclusionsIn addition to the building and maintenance of POS, the proximity and physical accessibility of the population must be guaranteed, so that those spaces are perceived as a favorable environment for the practice of LTPA. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 11, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The immediate psychological effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on medical and non-medical students in China
ConclusionsThe immediate psychological effects of COVID-19 on medical and non-medical students exhibit different characteristics. The outcome of this study provides implication that providing accurate and transparent information about the epidemic and appropriate COVID-19-based knowledge in accessible ways will contribute to the public's mental health during the outbreak. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

School is (not) calling: the associations of gender, family affluence, disruptions in the social context and learning difficulties with school satisfaction among adolescents in Slovakia
ConclusionsThe key is to create a stimulating and encouraging environment at school, where children successfully learn functional literacy and feel well. The more satisfaction pupils get from school, the more likely is a favourable educational trajectory for them. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 6, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Identifying factors associated with obesity traits in undergraduate students: a scoping review
ConclusionsThis review identifies a need for higher quality evidence to support results from cross-sectional studies and replication of findings of longitudinal studies. This review identifies gaps in the literature, generates hypotheses, guides researchers to plan future studies, and helps decision-makers design obesity-prevention programs in universities. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The psychosocial impact of flu influenza pandemics on healthcare workers and lessons learnt for the COVID-19 emergency: a rapid review
ConclusionsThis rapid review offers an overview of the major concerns regarding HCWs ’ psychosocial well-being and possible preventive strategies, which could be useful for the current COVID-19 outbreak and similar future pandemics. Studies suggested to invest on preventive psychological, social, family and physical support and to guaranteeing reasonable work conditions and others in order to protect HCWs from the long-lasting psychological effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Analysing persuasive marketing of ultra-processed foods on Brazilian television
ConclusionsThe results showed that food advertising on Brazilian free television is marked by UPF, with the predominant use of persuasive advertising strategies, demonstrating a lack of enforcement of the current regulatory legislation in the country. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

“Why not ask the doctor?” Barriers in help-seeking for sexual problems among older adults in Poland
ConclusionsEmploying qualitative methodology to understand why older adults from conservative cultures do not seek help for their sexual problems might contribute to existing literature by providing evidence from different cultural settings, and help to develop and implement appropriate interventions. Implications related to health providers ’ attitude towards older patients’ concerns are further discussed. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - September 3, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research