Behavioral interventions of dietary changes to reduce depressive symptoms: a meta-analysis
ConclusionThese results confirm that behavioral interventions for dietary change are effective in improving depressive symptoms, especially with a motivational interviewing approach. Thus, integrating a dietary intervention into traditional depression treatment may help treat people with depression. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Association between household income and depressive symptoms among community-dwelling pregnant women with adequate or inadequate family support during pregnancy: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionHI is related to the risk of DS among pregnant women; however, inadequate support from family members may increase the risk of depression in pregnant women regardless of their HI level. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Relating community capacity to the adoption of an evidence-based prevention strategy: a community-level analysis
ConclusionOur findings suggest that communities with higher community capacity have increased chances of adopting an evidence-based prevention strategy.Trial registrationThis study was registered with German Clinical Trial Register: DRKS00022819 on Aug 18, 2021. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Availability of medical care and social support from the perspective of women with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionBreast cancer is a highly aggravating factor that was further exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 11, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Brief intervention supporting hospitalised smokers to quit smoking: a quasi-experimental outcome evaluation
ConclusionsThis study supports the evidence on the effectiveness of brief intervention for inpatient smokers without post discharge supportive contact. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 8, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Experiences of patients with disabilities and sexual or gender minority status during healthcare interactions
ConclusionLGBTQ+ people with disabilities reported high rates of negative experiences disclosing gender or sexual identity and/or disability with healthcare providers. Further research is needed to determine whether negative interactions with medical providers may be caused by a lack of medical understanding, false assumptions about the de-sexualization of disabled people, or ignorance about LGBTQ+ identities. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Quality of life in a Palestinian population during the pandemic age: the role of mental health, fear of Covid-19, and vaccine hesitancy
ConclusionThe study provides valuable insight that can guide the development of interventions aimed at supporting the well-being and mental health of the Palestinian population. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Patient and public involvement in lifestyle randomized controlled trials: a systematic review
ConclusionPPI improved the retention of participants in RCTs with lifestyle interventions. However, its impact on enrolment was not clear. Overall, PPI should be encouraged in the RCT research process. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Computer vision syndrome (CVS): the assessment of prevalence and associated risk factors among the students of the American University of Armenia
ConclusionThis study found a high prevalence of CVS in the study population. Following the recommendations on correct sitting position and viewing distance while using computer/VDT devices might reduce the prevalence of CVS in the target population. The interventions should particularly focus on the students with REs who are disproportionately affected by CVS. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effect of need and availability of language interpreter on satisfaction and trust with healthcare services and professionals among Syrian refugee parents in Ontario
ConclusionFurther efforts are needed to ensure interpreter availability across various healthcare settings to improve satisfaction with healthcare services and trust in healthcare professionals and to enhance health outcomes among the Syrian refugee population. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effectiveness of the promoting adequate and healthy eating (PAAS) program in primary care: community randomized controlled trial
ConclusionThe PAAS program improved dietary characteristics of PHC individuals. Therefore, its application in other municipalities is recommended to improve the health of the population. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Health-seeking behavior of female sex workers: a systematic review
ConclusionFindings of this review demonstrated that the FSWs faced challenges seeking both SRH and general health needs. They were often victims of social stigma and violence. A number of socioeconomic and cultural factors shaped their experience with regard to healthcare access. Special attention is needed to promote awareness and access to safe healthcare services for FSWs in the future to improve their situation. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 24, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction to: Relationships between lifestyle habits and presenteeism among Japanese employees
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Source: Journal of Public Health - November 23, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Association between demographics, occupational characteristics, and unmet healthcare needs for firefighters: Secondary analysis based on a nationwide survey of firefighters in South Korea
ConclusionsAge, gender, education level, working period, and working type were significantly associated with unmet healthcare needs among firefighters in South Korea. The results of this study should be considered when developing healthcare systems for firefighters, including telemedicine. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Health literacy of women giving birth in Vilnius Perinatology Centre
AbstractThe aim of the studyTo investigate the health literacy and associated factors of women giving birth at the Vilnius Perinatology Centre.Material and methodsThe study was conducted between June 2022 and September 2022 at the Vilnius University Hospital in Lithuania. Five hundred and eight women who had delivered healthy newborns were surveyed. The study instrument was the European Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) in addition to other questionnaires to assess socio-demographic factors of the mother. The Health Literacy Questionnaire was used with the permission of the authors. The survey data was processed u...
Source: Journal of Public Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
