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Parents ’ knowledge, attitude, and practices towards COVID-19 in children: A Lebanese cross-sectional study
Conclusions: Parents ’ knowledge about COVID-19 in children was good, but remains lower among older and single parents. Health authorities should conduct awareness campaigns to target specific groups of parents who lacked critical knowledge about COVID-19 in children. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dr. Rida Saryeddine, Dr. Zeina Ajrouch, Dr. Malak El Ahmar, Dr. Nathalie Lahoud, Dr. Roula Ajrouche Source Type: research
Predicting Role of Illness Perception on Treatment Self-Regulation among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions: In this study, the level of self-regulation was at a moderate level. The results also showed that illness perception could be a predictor of improving patients ’ self-regulation. Therefore, providing infrastructure programs such as continuous education and appropriate care programs for diabetic patients to improve their illness perception can effectively improve their self-regulation behaviors. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Fariba Abdollahi, Hamed Bikdeli, Sakineh Moghaddam Zeabadi, Rana Rezai sepasi, Roghaye kalhor, Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi Source Type: research
Inadequate management of cardiovascular risk factors prior to admission for an acute coronary event
Conclusions:Our data show that in a substantial proportion of patients presenting with ACS, previous CVD prevention, both primary and secondary, fails to meet the current recommendations provided by scientific societies. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christos Siafarikas, Stavros Liatis; Chris J Kapelios, Marina Skouloudi, Maria Bonou (Chapter Author); John Barbetseas (Volume editor) Source Type: research
The Story of the Plague in the Maritime Republic of Genoa (Italy) (1656-1657): an innovative Public Health System and an efficacious Method of territorial Health Organization
Conclusions - The 17th century plague in Genoa provides us with an important testimony of a well-organised and structured public health policy – an institutional response involving the adoption of efficacious measures of safety and prevention in the field of hygiene and public health. From the historical-social, normative and public health perspectives, this meaningful experience highlights the organisation of a large port city, which wa s at the time a flourishing commercial and financial hub. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mariano Martini, Paolo Calcagno, Francesco Brigo, Francesca Ferrando Source Type: research
“Hepatitis B vaccination” in Iran: historical and ethical policies and programs
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a main challenge of the health system worldwide. Health policymakers in most countries attempt to help HBV patients by implementing support programs in addition to controlling HBV in their community so that the economic burden caused by HBV do not deprive the patients of accessing health services and reducing their quality of life. The purpose of this study is to review the nature of HBV, its epidemiology in Iran and worldwide, and to review the various policies and programs in Iran regarding the prevention and control of HBV, especially the use of vaccination.One of the goals of Sustai...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Masoud Behzadifar, Meysam Behzadifar, Samad Azari, Somayeh Shirkhani, Shirin Gholamrezaei, Saeed Shahabi, Leila Doshmangir, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Mariano Martini, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi Source Type: research
Determinants of Public Interest in Emerging and Re-Emerging Arboviral Diseases in Europe
Conclusions.The results of the analysis indicate that public interest in arboviral diseases in Europe is heavily impacted by perceived susceptibility on a temporal as well as on a spatial level. This result may be crucial for the design of future public health interventions to alert the public to the increasing risk of infection with arboviral diseases. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kristina Allgoewer Source Type: research
Access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in schools: a pre-requisite for SDG achievement in India
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Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shubharanjan Jena, Nancy Satpathy, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Venkatarao Epari Source Type: research
Healthcare System Preparedness for the Next Pandemic Beyond COVID-19 Situation
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Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tungki Pratama Umar, A K M Shafiul Kadir, Yasmine Adel Mohammed, Mounir Ould Setti Source Type: research
Validation of the Italian version of the SexContraKnow instrument
Conclusion:The Italian Version of theSexContraKnow instrument has a good level of validation and reliability and can be effectively used by nurses to assess adolescents ’ knowledge about the use of contraceptives and to develop targeted educational interventions. This instrument will help to evaluate the effectiveness of education programmes about health literacy about safe sex and contraception. The attention of nurses should be actively directed towards the pro cess of health literacy among adolescents, in the perspective of a society focused on the empowerment of the population. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - February 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Valentina Rossi, Francesca Napolitano , Mark Hayter, Roger Watson, Michela Calzolari, Giuseppe Aleo, Gianluca Catania, Loredana Sasso, Milko Zanini, Annamaria Bagnasco Source Type: research
Health policy analysis in Eastern Mediterranean region using health policy triangle framework: Historical and ethical insights from a systematic review
Discussion: Based on the present systematic review, studies based on policy analysis should focus on all the elements of health policies and provide evidence to inform decisions that can strengthen health systems, improve health and improve existing inequalities. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hamid Ravaghi, Masoud Behzadifar, Mahboubeh Khaton Ghanbari, Ahad Bakhtiari, Saeed Shahabi , Leila Doshmangir , Saeide Alidoost, Samad Azari, Mariano Martini, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh Source Type: research
Adverse Effects of Sit and Stand Workstations on the Health Outcomes of Assembly Line Workers: A Cross-sectional Study
Conclusions:To reduce the adverse effects of sitting and standing workstations on individual ' s health outcomes, planning to use sit-stand workstations is recommended. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Amir-Milad Moshref Javadi, Alireza Choobineh, Mohsen Razeghi, Haleh Ghaem, Hadi Daneshmandi Source Type: research
Advancing nursing in Italy through the development and evaluation of an innovative postgraduate programme in Family and Community Nursing - A pilot study
ConclusionsThe pilot course described in this paper is well suited to preparing highly skilled family and community nurses to meet the growing healthcare needs of the population. Therefore, we have planned to replicate this course to increase the workforce of family and community nurses, who through their healthcare services aimed at prevention, promotion and protection, will be able to ensure high quality services to the public and consequently relieve the burden on acute hospitals. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Milko Zanini, Gianluca Catania, Maria Emma Musio, Lucia Vassalini, Roberta Centanaro, Martina Bariola, Marco Ghiozzi, Marinella Santacroce, Lucia Bacigalupo, Giovanna Razeto, Giulia Soldano, Lorenzo Bracco, Giuseppe Aleo, Flavio Manganello, Francesca Poz Source Type: research
Impact of the state of emergency on trends in the care of three major diseases at Showa University Hospital, Japan
Conclusions.This study showed a long-term decrease in cancer patient visits to Showa University Hospital since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous 3 years. It is also possible that medical care that would have been available may not have been provided due to the state of emergency, so it is necessary to follow up patients while keeping a close eye on measures other than infectious diseases. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Akira Minoura Source Type: research
Assessment of oral health status and treatment needs of HIV positive transgenders in Odisha - a cross-sectional study
Conclusion:The oral health status of transgenders is poor and needs immediate attention. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dr. Gunjan Kumar, Shilpa Rai Source Type: research
Foodborne zoonotic trematode infections in Yen Bai, Vietnam: a situational analysis on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) and risk behaviors
Conclusion: The current knowledge of local people in regard to safe eating practices is poor. They still perform unsafe practices, which lead to infection with FZTi; therefore, an integrated control of FZTi is essential. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 18, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Dung Thi Bui, Ngan Thi Thuy Phi, Thao Thi Bich Nguyen, Trang Thi Huyen Le, Dung Trung Do, Marc Lenaerts, Bertrand Losson, Olivier Vandenberg, Pierre Dorny, Minna Van Gerven, Magda Boere-Boonkamp Source Type: research