Understanding Breast Cancer Disparities Affecting Black Women: Obtaining Diverse Perspectives Through Focus Groups Comprised of Patients, Providers, and Others
This study was an initial step to develop multi-level interventions targeting the personal, community, and policy barriers tha t are needed to advance breast cancer screening equity for Black women living in environmental justice communities. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - May 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Gender and Violence in the Daily Routine of Community Health Workers in Fortaleza, Brazil
This study aimed to investigate the violence to which CHWs are exposed and if female CHWs experience and or perceive violence the same way as male CHWs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information from CHWs. Two periods (2019 [n=1402] and 2021 [n=364]) were compared. The data show that more than 80% of CHWs were exposed to violence, either as victims or witnesses within the community they served. In general, while the occurrence of violence towards CHWs decreased, their perception of community violence increased. Over time, the perception of urban/community violence remained constant among male CHWs, but inc...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Childhood Vaccination Practices and Parental Hesitancy Barriers in Rural and Urban Primary Care Settings
AbstractThe purpose of our study was to identify primary care providers ’ (PCPs’) practices in promoting childhood vaccination and their perceptions regarding barriers to vaccination in a primarily rural state. In January-May 2022, we conducted a mail and online survey of PCPs across Montana (n = 829). The survey included modules on routine immunizations in chil dren 0–2 years old and COVID-19 vaccination in children 5–17 years old. The survey response rate was 36% (298/829). We categorized PCPs as working in rural (n = 218) or urban areas (n = 80), based on Rural-Urban Commuting Area codes. We then com...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury Among Ukrainian Civilians During the Ongoing War
AbstractWhile severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and moral injury among civilians affected by armed conflicts is generally understudied, even less research exists on civilian populations during an active war. This paper reports a large-scale study that administered standard assessments of PTSD and moral injury severity, as well as rich demographic questionnaires, to nearly 1300 Ukrainian civilians during the ongoing Russian invasion. Analyses revealed an extremely high prevalence of severe PTSD symptoms and moral injury, relative to both proposed clinical cut-offs and to earlier measurements from a ...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Implementation of Sexual Health Curriculum Series: Educational Initiative to Increase STI Screening and Treatment in Dallas, Texas
ConclusionSexual health education is an important tool to help primary care providers adhere to sexual health best practices. There is a need for ongoing implementation of innovative strategies to improve knowledge and adherence to sexual health best practices. A sexual health curriculum may be effective in helping primary providers recognize patients at increased risk and apply evidence-based guidelines to their practices. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Gender and Violence in the Daily Routine of Community Health Workers in Fortaleza, Brazil
This study aimed to investigate the violence to which CHWs are exposed and if female CHWs experience and or perceive violence the same way as male CHWs. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information from CHWs. Two periods (2019 [n=1402] and 2021 [n=364]) were compared. The data show that more than 80% of CHWs were exposed to violence, either as victims or witnesses within the community they served. In general, while the occurrence of violence towards CHWs decreased, their perception of community violence increased. Over time, the perception of urban/community violence remained constant among male CHWs, but inc...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Childhood Vaccination Practices and Parental Hesitancy Barriers in Rural and Urban Primary Care Settings
AbstractThe purpose of our study was to identify primary care providers ’ (PCPs’) practices in promoting childhood vaccination and their perceptions regarding barriers to vaccination in a primarily rural state. In January-May 2022, we conducted a mail and online survey of PCPs across Montana (n = 829). The survey included modules on routine immunizations in chil dren 0–2 years old and COVID-19 vaccination in children 5–17 years old. The survey response rate was 36% (298/829). We categorized PCPs as working in rural (n = 218) or urban areas (n = 80), based on Rural-Urban Commuting Area codes. We then com...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Moral Injury Among Ukrainian Civilians During the Ongoing War
AbstractWhile severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and moral injury among civilians affected by armed conflicts is generally understudied, even less research exists on civilian populations during an active war. This paper reports a large-scale study that administered standard assessments of PTSD and moral injury severity, as well as rich demographic questionnaires, to nearly 1300 Ukrainian civilians during the ongoing Russian invasion. Analyses revealed an extremely high prevalence of severe PTSD symptoms and moral injury, relative to both proposed clinical cut-offs and to earlier measurements from a ...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Implementation of Sexual Health Curriculum Series: Educational Initiative to Increase STI Screening and Treatment in Dallas, Texas
ConclusionSexual health education is an important tool to help primary care providers adhere to sexual health best practices. There is a need for ongoing implementation of innovative strategies to improve knowledge and adherence to sexual health best practices. A sexual health curriculum may be effective in helping primary providers recognize patients at increased risk and apply evidence-based guidelines to their practices. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring Knowledge and Awareness of HCV Infection and Screening Test: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among an Italian Sample
This study primarily aimed to explore knowledge about the HCV infection and awareness of the existence of the HCV screening test in Italy, before the implementation of awareness campaigns in 2022. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted (December 2021 –January 2022). The primary outcomes were: Disease Knowledge Score (DKS), Prevention and Transmission Knowledge Score (PTKS) (for both: scoring from 0 to 100%, higher scores corresponded to higher knowledge), and being unaware of the existence of the HCV screening. The final sample consisted of 81 3 participants. The median DKS was 75% (IQR = 66.7–83.3), the me...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Mask Adherence and the Relationship Between Masking and Weather-Related Metrics
This study aimed to (1) observe students ’ adherence to on-campus mask mandates and (2) estimate the effect of weather on mask-wearing. Temple University partnered in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s observational Mask Adherence Surveillance at Colleges and Universities Project. February–April 2021, weekly observation s were completed at 12 on-campus locations to capture whether individuals wore masks, wore them correctly, and the type of mask worn. Fashion and university masks also were recorded. Weekly average temperature, humidity, and precipitation were calculated. Descriptive statistics were calc...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Factors Associated with HPV Knowledge Among Professionals in the City of Francisco Beltr ão, Brazil
(Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Mask Adherence and the Relationship Between Masking and Weather-Related Metrics
This study aimed to (1) observe students ’ adherence to on-campus mask mandates and (2) estimate the effect of weather on mask-wearing. Temple University partnered in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s observational Mask Adherence Surveillance at Colleges and Universities Project. February–April 2021, weekly observation s were completed at 12 on-campus locations to capture whether individuals wore masks, wore them correctly, and the type of mask worn. Fashion and university masks also were recorded. Weekly average temperature, humidity, and precipitation were calculated. Descriptive statistics were calc...
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Factors Associated with HPV Knowledge Among Professionals in the City of Francisco Beltr ão, Brazil
(Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - April 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
