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Excess Deaths during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Southern Iran: Estimating the Absolute Count and Relative Risk Using Ecological DataAbstract
CONCLUSIONS: There was a 26% increase in the death count in southern Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than half of these excess deaths were not directly related to COVID-19, but rather other causes, with cardiovascular diseases being a major contributor.PMID:38374708 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.198 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohammadreza Zakeri Alireza Mirahmadizadeh Habibollah Azarbakhsh Seyed Sina Dehghani Maryam Janfaday Mohammad Javad Moradian Leila Moftakhar Mehdi Sharafi Alireza Heiran Source Type: research

Alleviation of PM2.5-associated Risk of Daily Influenza Hospitalization by COVID-19 Lockdown Measures: A Time-series study in northeastern Thailand
CONCLUSIONS: Lockdown measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic could mitigate the risk of PM2.5-induced influenza. Effective regulatory actions in the context of COVID-19 may decrease PM2.5 emissions and improve hygiene practices, thereby reducing influenza hospitalizations.PMID:38374709 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.349 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Benjawan Roudreo Sitthichok Puangthongthub Source Type: research

Understanding the Perspectives of Paediatric Physicians on Physiotherapy in Paediatric Rehabilitation in Chennai, India: A Qualitative Approach
CONCLUSIONS: Paediatric physicians have different opinions, and some ignorance persists concerning paediatric physiotherapy. This study warrants a proper structure of the paediatric rehabilitation unit and regular interdisciplinary meetings and focus group discussions to increase access for parents and improve patient outcomes.PMID:38374710 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.426 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Vadivelan Kanniappan Abishek J R Pearlyn Esther Padma Subash Sundar Source Type: research

Environmental Health Literacy Regarding Fine Particulate Matter and Related Factors Among Village Health Volunteers in Upper Northern Thailand
CONCLUSIONS: The VHVs exhibited moderate EHL associated with residence area, education, health check-ups, family income, and residential air pollution. Considering these factors is vital for enhancing VHVs' EHL through strategic interventions.PMID:38374711 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.434 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nattapon Pansakun Warangkana Naksen Waraporn Boonchieng Parichat Ong-Artborirak Tippawan Prapamontol Source Type: research

Empowering Rural Housewives in Iran: Utilizing the Transtheoretical Model to Increase Physical Activity
CONCLUSIONS: This study highlights the importance of physical activity training for rural housewives. The findings suggest that the educational intervention, which utilized the TTM, significantly impacted the participants' model structures and their stages of change.PMID:38374712 | DOI:10.3961/jpmph.23.457 (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - February 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mahboobe Borhani Zakieh Sadat Hosseini Najme Shahabodin Ali Mehri Mohadese Kiani Marzieh Abedi Source Type: research