Prevalence and risk factors associated with osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly people in southern Jiangsu Province, China
ConclusionsThe prevalence of osteoporosis was high among middle-aged and elderly people in southern Jiangsu Province, China. Behavioral interventions should focus on underweight women aged ≥45 years to promote healthy lifestyles to prevent the development of osteoporosis. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impact of smoking status on trust in general practitioners: a nationwide survey of smokers and ex-smokers
ConclusionSmokers and ex-smokers with higher levels of trust in their GPs reported more positive communication, and felt GPs advised them to quit smoking in a way that motivated them to quit. GP awareness with regard to anticipated stigma and experiences of communication amongst patients with a smoking history could improve provision of smoking cessation advice for this group. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors associated with osteoporosis among middle-aged and elderly people in southern Jiangsu Province, China
ConclusionsThe prevalence of osteoporosis was high among middle-aged and elderly people in southern Jiangsu Province, China. Behavioral interventions should focus on underweight women aged ≥45 years to promote healthy lifestyles to prevent the development of osteoporosis. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impact of smoking status on trust in general practitioners: a nationwide survey of smokers and ex-smokers
ConclusionSmokers and ex-smokers with higher levels of trust in their GPs reported more positive communication, and felt GPs advised them to quit smoking in a way that motivated them to quit. GP awareness with regard to anticipated stigma and experiences of communication amongst patients with a smoking history could improve provision of smoking cessation advice for this group. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 27, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The association between leisure activity engagement and functional health, mental health, and subjective health among Chinese older adults
ConclusionsEngaging in mental and physical activities may be an important component of improved health outcomes among older adults. Based on these results, future research is needed to develop multi-component intervention programs that can encourage older adults to engage in leisure activities. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Wearable ECG systems for accurate mental stress detection: a scoping review
ConclusionWearable mental health monitoring technology is undeniably popular. Numerous limitations must be fixed before wearable technology is considered extensively to help patients. Among these limitations are a lack of extensive and diverse studies, as well as a decrease in the user ’s sense of comfort and privacy. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 23, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Gender differentials in poor self-rated health (SRH) among older adults in India: the influence of household air pollution (HAP)
ConclusionExposure to HAP can be reduced by providing cleaner cooking fuels instead of solid cooking fuel and installing upgraded stoves with chimneys and an exhaust fan for residential use. The present study's findings recommend strengthening awareness programs on their consequences for the better health of older adults. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Drug-facilitated sexual assault acceptance scale: construction and validation of a new scale in Spanish context
ConclusionThese results confirm the adequacy of the scale and its component items, reflecting its suitability for measuring the acceptability of drug-facilitated sexual assaults. Thus, the drug-facilitated sexual assault acceptance scale provides a valid and reliable instrument specifically designed to measure the acceptability of drug-facilitated sexual violence. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Predictors of participation in community health promotion programs among older adults in South Korea
ConclusionTo increase older adults ’ participation in community health promotion programs, a comprehensive approach that considers individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors is necessary. Supportive policies will improve older adults’ positive attitudes and awareness of community health promotion programs. Future resear ch should consider individual, social, and environmental factors related to various types of community health promotion programs to understand differential associations regarding participation in community health promotion programs. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 20, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Predictors of stockpiling behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
ConclusionBased on these findings, we propose targeted interventions to a) reduce perceived benefits of stockpiling and severity beliefs related to COVID-19, b) emphasize disadvantages of stockpiling, and c) reduce media exposure of stockpiling behavior to prevent panic buying. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Dietary intake and physical activity of German university students
ConclusionsDietary intake and physical activity in university students is roughly equivalent to that in the average German population and needs to be improved. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Intervention effects of a school-based health promotion programme on children ’s nutrition behaviour
ConclusionThis shows that the programme appeals to a wider range of children, and is therefore more likely to compensate for differences due to origin or other social inequalities, which also shows that active parental involvement is vital for successful interventions. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effect of emotional eating and social media on nutritional behavior and obesity in university students who were receiving distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionFor the students who received distance education, social media affects eating behavior, BMI, and emotional eating. Additionally, these effects may increase the risk of overweight/obesity. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
