Mapping the Relationship between Health-related Beliefs, Fear, Avoidance, and Depression: Lessons from the Pandemic and Beyond
AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic brought a mental health crisis, with depression symptoms increasing nearly three-fold compared to pre-pandemic levels. To explain this surge and to outline related novel treatment targets for post-pandemic psychiatric interventions, the current study examined cognitive, emotional, and behavioral predictors of depression (in the context of the recent pandemic). Participants completed measures assessing perceived danger, perceived infectiousness, and fear of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Participants also reported symptoms of depression and behavioral tendencies: pandemic-related compulsive checki...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Associations Between Food Insufficiency and Health Conditions Among New York City Adults, 2017 –2018
AbstractFood insecurity, a critical social determinant of health, has been measured nationwide in the United States for years. This analysis focuses on food insufficiency, a more severe form of food insecurity, in New York City (NYC) and its association with self-reported physical and mental health conditions. Data from the 2017 –2018 NYC Community Health Survey were used to estimate the prevalence of food insufficiency citywide, by neighborhood, and across selected socioeconomic characteristics. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore the associations between food insufficiency and hypertension, diabetes o...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Reassessing HIV Detection Strategies: An Analysis of Opportunistic Screening vs. Indicator-Condition-Driven Diagnosis in Valencia, Spain
In conclusion, our findings prov ide valuable insights to enhance HIV testing, early diagnosis, and linkage to care. While it is crucial to uphold the indicator-condition-driven HIV diagnosis as baseline practice, improving screening strategies will decrease late diagnoses and missed opportunities, thereby effectively contributing to end the epidemic. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Racial and Geographic Variation of Prenatal Care Coordination Receipt in the State of Wisconsin, 2010 –2019
This study evaluates racial and geographic variation in the receipt of Wisconsin Medicaid’s Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) program during 2010–2019. We sample 250,596 Medicaid-paid deliveries from a cohort of linked Wisconsin bi rth records and Medicaid claims. We measure PNCC receipt during pregnancy dichotomously (none; any) and categorically (none; assessment/care plan only; service receipt), and we stratify the sample on three maternal characteristics: race/ethnicity, urbanicity of residence county; and region of reside nce county. We examine annual trends in PNCC uptake and conduct logistic regressions to ident...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Integration of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Primary Care Settings
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Source: Journal of Community Health - February 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Social Processes and COVID-19 Vaccination of Children of Hesitant Mothers
ConclusionsFor pediatric COVID-19 vaccination, having a personal healthcare provider is not significantly different from having no personal healthcare providerif they do not recommend the child be vaccinated.Practice ImplicationsClinical and public health interventions should consider social processes of healthcare provider recommendations and school encouragement. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring the Self-Reported Physical and Psychological Effects in a Population Exposed to a Regional Conflict
ConclusionWithin one month, substantial impacts on community psychosocial and behavioral health emerged. Unmet mental health needs and risk-taking behaviors were early indicators of conflict ’s health consequences. Continuous monitoring of conflict-affected communities is needed to inform tailored interventions promoting resilience and prevent entrenchment of harms over time. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A Randomized Study to Determine the Effect of a Culturally Focused Video Intervention on Improving HPV Vaccine Intentions in a Christian Population in the United States
AbstractSafe and effective vaccines have been developed that protect against high-risk strains of HPV, but uptake is relatively low. We previously identified factors such as sexual attitudes and HPV knowledge that impact the intent of Christian parents to vaccinate their children against HPV. We hypothesized that culturally specific interventions in the form of short videos would be effective at improving HPV vaccine intentions and attitudes. We made three short educational videos, one with a Christian focus, one informational about HPV, and one control. Videos were distributed electronically with accompanying surveys, and...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Eastern Libya: Current Efforts for Overcoming Regional Barriers for Its Elimination
AbstractApproximately 2.2% of Libyans have chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and are at the highest risk of developing end-stage disease complications. Several resource-limited countries, including Libya, may be far from achieving the WHO goal of hepatitis B elimination by 2030 as a result of several testing and linkage to care (LTC) barriers. In Libya, data about the current HBV infection situation is scarce. Therefore, our study aimed to evaluate the trends of HBV in eastern Libya, Tobruk region, and try to identify the region-specific gaps and barriers that could potentially delay the WHO goal of HBV elimination. An eighteen-ye...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
AbstractTo address pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago, a community health worker (CHW) home visiting intervention was implemented collaboratively by academic institutions and community based health centers. This evaluation assessed the effectiveness of this longitudinal quality improvement CHW intervention in reducing asthma morbidity and healthcare utilization. All patients aged 2 –18 who met the high-risk clinical criteria in outpatient settings or those who visited the ED due to asthma were offered the program. A within-subject study design analyzed asthma morbidity and healthcare utilization at...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Exploring the Self-Reported Physical and Psychological Effects in a Population Exposed to a Regional Conflict
ConclusionWithin one month, substantial impacts on community psychosocial and behavioral health emerged. Unmet mental health needs and risk-taking behaviors were early indicators of conflict ’s health consequences. Continuous monitoring of conflict-affected communities is needed to inform tailored interventions promoting resilience and prevent entrenchment of harms over time. (Source: Journal of Community Health)
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
A Randomized Study to Determine the Effect of a Culturally Focused Video Intervention on Improving HPV Vaccine Intentions in a Christian Population in the United States
AbstractSafe and effective vaccines have been developed that protect against high-risk strains of HPV, but uptake is relatively low. We previously identified factors such as sexual attitudes and HPV knowledge that impact the intent of Christian parents to vaccinate their children against HPV. We hypothesized that culturally specific interventions in the form of short videos would be effective at improving HPV vaccine intentions and attitudes. We made three short educational videos, one with a Christian focus, one informational about HPV, and one control. Videos were distributed electronically with accompanying surveys, and...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Eastern Libya: Current Efforts for Overcoming Regional Barriers for Its Elimination
AbstractApproximately 2.2% of Libyans have chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and are at the highest risk of developing end-stage disease complications. Several resource-limited countries, including Libya, may be far from achieving the WHO goal of hepatitis B elimination by 2030 as a result of several testing and linkage to care (LTC) barriers. In Libya, data about the current HBV infection situation is scarce. Therefore, our study aimed to evaluate the trends of HBV in eastern Libya, Tobruk region, and try to identify the region-specific gaps and barriers that could potentially delay the WHO goal of HBV elimination. An eighteen-ye...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Collaborative Integration of Community Health Workers in Hospitals and Health Centers to Reduce Pediatric Asthma Disparities: A Quality Improvement Program Evaluation
AbstractTo address pediatric asthma disparities on the South Side of Chicago, a community health worker (CHW) home visiting intervention was implemented collaboratively by academic institutions and community based health centers. This evaluation assessed the effectiveness of this longitudinal quality improvement CHW intervention in reducing asthma morbidity and healthcare utilization. All patients aged 2 –18 who met the high-risk clinical criteria in outpatient settings or those who visited the ED due to asthma were offered the program. A within-subject study design analyzed asthma morbidity and healthcare utilization at...
Source: Journal of Community Health - February 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
