Evaluation of health-related quality of life among the older adults with and without hypertension: results of a cross-sectional study
ConclusionCompared with non-hypertensive respondents, hypertensive patients performed worse in all aspects of HRQoL. In addition to focusing on common health risk factors (e.g. cognitive impairment and NCDs), more care should also be prior to giving to older hypertensive patients with low socioeconomic status and encouraging them to engage in regular physical activity. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the contraceptive use and fertility preferences and behaviors of married women in Turkey
ConclusionsCompared to the pre-pandemic period, there was a decrease in the rate of unintended pregnancy and elective abortion in women. There was no significant change in the rates of using modern contraceptives during the pandemic. During the pandemic, the use of coitus interruptus, one of the traditional methods, increased significantly, while the rate of having children decreased.Clinical evidenceFamily health centers should evaluate what women of reproductive age need and plan strategic interventions to meet their unmet needs so that they can easily access family planning services during circumstances such as the COVI...
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Strategies to reduce stress and burnout in healthcare workers: an RCT research protocol
ConclusionOpening an easy-to-access and remote training program, steered by specialists in the field, through the creation of an application where the lessons will be uploaded, will allow an increase in the psychological health of the staff tangled, with the purpose of reducing medical faults and increasing standards of care for patients. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correction to: Measuring the missing: Knowledge, risk perceptions and self-protection practices of COVID-19 among the Asian population in New Zealand: An online survey
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Source: Journal of Public Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The mediating role of nurses ’ skills of managing the emotions of others in the relationship between their social capital and need for affect
ConclusionWe determined that nurses ’ skills of managing the emotions of others were effective in the relationship between their social capital and need for affect. How nurses dealt with emotions was positively affected by social capital. Emotion empowerment activities should be prepared in such a way to create a positive effect on the motivation of nurses to approach patients’ emotions. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - September 1, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Coronavirus anxiety, fear level, and awareness of nursing students starting face-to-face education
ConclusionIt was determined that women ’s levels of fear of COVID-19 and coronavirus awareness levels were significantly higher compared to their male counterparts. The fear of COVID-19 increased as the number of vaccination, age. As the fear of COVID-19 increased, the level of COVID-19 awareness also increased. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 28, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Perceived quality of sterilization care among women in India
ConclusionPerceived very good sterilization care was significantly associated with higher education, better economic condition, urban residence, at least one surviving son, and services from a private health facility. The results suggest improved quality of sterilization care is needed, especially in lower-level public healthcare facilities. Improved sterilization care will ensure women ’s reproductive rights and help attain SDG3. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 28, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Linkages between household environment and chronic respiratory disease among the elderly in India: evidence from LASI survey
ConclusionsThe study found that predictors such as age, place of residence, use of solid fuel for cooking, household crowding, gender, economic status, tobacco smoking, and already having respiratory symptoms were significantly associated with COPD among the respondents. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 25, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Tracking changes in HIV-related risk behaviour among men aged 15 –54 in high HIV prevalence states in India: evidence from NFHSs
ConclusionsThe study concluded that high-risk sexual behaviour and HIV testing increased over the past 15 years and remain disproportionately higher among younger, unmarried and urban men, who are mainly from economically better-off households. Men must be the focus and priority of HIV/AIDS research and education, which may strengthen the idea that men are solely responsible for sexual decision-making. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 23, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Assessing academic stress among primary school going tweens: an Indian cross-sectional study
AbstractPurposeThis survey-based study investigates academic stress in relation to somatic symptoms, psychiatric association, demographic and family profile in school going students aged 8 –10 years.Design/methodology/approachA well-tested questionnaire was floated among 576 tweens. Critical information about academic stress and its psychiatric association was evaluated. Academic stress was seen at 1.5 levels when recorded in an interval of 1 to 3.FindingsStress symptoms and psychiatric symptoms robustly caused academic stress. Father ’s education level vis-à-vis mother’s education level addressed academic stress pr...
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Trend of physical activity and sedentary time during pregnancy and related determinants
ConclusionLongitudinal assessment of PA on data from this large study showed that the insufficient PA increased during pregnancy. Furthermore, the findings revealed that BMI status at onset of pregnancy and medical complication could affect the amount of PA of pregnant women during pregnancy. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 21, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Hand grip strength in young adults: association with obesity-related anthropometric variables
ConclusionAccording to our results, variability in hand grip strength among healthy subjects can be explained by height, MAC, TSF, WC, HC, age, and sex. The estimation of hand grip strength could be established based on these demographic and anthropometric variables. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Assessing antibiotic dispensing without prescription through simulated client methodology in developing countries: A comprehensive literature review from 2009 to 2021
ConclusionAntibiotics are still often dispensed without an inquiring physician's prescription. Our review emphasizes the need for strict enforcement of current regulations and/or the adoption of new legislative frameworks to control the supply of antibiotics, as well as training and educational support for pharmacy staff (such as pharmacists and pharmacy assistants) regarding the responsible use of antibiotics and the significance of antimicrobial stewardship. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effects of an educational intervention based on the health belief model on COVID-19 preventive behaviors among health personnel in Abadan, Iran
ConclusionThis study showed that an educational intervention based on the health belief model improved COVID-19 preventive behaviors in health personnel. Hence, this model can serve as a useful framework for designing and implementing educational interventions for prevention of COVID-19. The proposed model was found to be useful as a framework for the design, implementation, and monitoring of healthcare programs. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Knowledge and moral attitude toward telemedicine among Egyptian physicians
ConclusionDespite having a telemedicine unit at their workplace, more than one-third of doctors said they had never obtained any telemedicine training. More than half of the physicians in the study possessed a high level of knowledge. Nearly all of the physicians in the study had a good attitude toward telemedicine. Telemedicine has many benefits for our healthcare system, including enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness of all medical services. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - August 17, 2023 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
