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Epidemiological Model for Conventional Tobacco Control Measures and Tobacco Endgame Policies
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023 Sep;56(5):481-484. doi: 10.3961/jpmph.23.239. Epub 2023 Sep 26.ABSTRACTEpidemiological models, also known as host-agent-vector-environment models, are utilized in public health to gain insights into disease occurrence and to formulate intervention strategies. In this paper, we propose an epidemiological model that incorporates both conventional measures and tobacco endgame policies. Our model suggests that conventional measures focus on relationships among agent-vector-host-environment components, whereas endgame policies inherently aim to change or eliminate those components at a fundamental...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - October 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Heewon Kang Sung-Il Cho Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor: Tobacco Use: Strategies for Prevention in Low and Middle-income Countries
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023 Sep;56(5):485-486. doi: 10.3961/jpmph.23.351. Epub 2023 Sep 26.NO ABSTRACTPMID:37828876 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.351 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - October 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Israel Oluwasegun Ayenigbara Source Type: research

Multilevel Analysis of the Relationship Between Prescribing Institutions and Medication Adherence
CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that the prescribing institution had a significant relationship with medication adherence. When the first prescribing institution was a clinic, newly diagnosed patients were more likely to adhere to their medication. These results highlight the important role played by primary care institutions in managing mild chronic diseases.PMID:37817606 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.252 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - October 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Haryeom Ghang Juhyang Lee Source Type: research

Health-related Quality of Life in Elderly Asian American and Non-Hispanic White Cancer Survivors
CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that race exerts a differential impact on HRQoL. Interventions should be designed to address the distinct cultural, linguistic, and systemic needs of elderly Asian American cancer survivors. Such an approach could assist in reducing cancer-related health disparities.PMID:37735828 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.22.464 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - September 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Suzanne Vang Source Type: research