Sedentary behavior and the risk of breast cancer: findings from a Nigerian case –control study
ConclusionThe number of hours of sitting was independently associated with increased BC risk. Reducing sedentary time, in both occupational and domestic settings, will potentially contribute to a decreased risk of BC in Nigeria. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Development of nature-related habits and their relation to mental health outcomes during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study in Sweden
ConclusionGenerally, nature visits increased longitudinally and were associated with better mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. This underscores the importance of green- and blue-space accessibility for facilitating outdoor recreation in natural environments, to support resilience and public health during pandemics. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Review of mental healthcare provision by primary care physicians in the Department of Defense (DoD)
ConclusionTo the best of the authors ’ knowledge, this study is the first to use a comprehensive database to evaluate behavioral healthcare provision trends in the MHS. This provides a baseline of healthcare burden numbers useful for determining the training needed for primary care clinicians to feel comfortable appropriately treatin g mental health conditions. Future research should focus on diagnostic differences between civilian and military healthcare facilities as well as prescription discrepancies for service members. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Engaging relatives in nursing home residents ’ well-being: exploring interest in a dyad physical activity program
ConclusionThe significant interest expressed by the respondents has encouraged a proposal for the future practical implementation of the project. This proposal aligns with our findings in terms of frequency, duration, type of physical activity and supervision preferred by the majority of respondents. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Physicians behavioural intentions towards AI-based diabetes diagnostic interventions in India
ConclusionMost physicians, diabetologists and endocrinologists appear to be aware of the increasing application of AI-based diabetes diagnostic interventions but lack practical experience and related knowledge, leading to little or no adoption. Further education and hands-on training should be conducted to improve user experience. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Burnout as a multidimensional phenomenon: how can workplaces be healthy environments?
ConclusionsOur findings have an important contribution to understanding and promoting a healthier work environment, and reinforce the need for measures and policies to promote mental health, manage stress, and prevent burnout in the workplace. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Profile and predictors of barriers to physical activities: a cross-sectional assessment focusing community dwellers visiting a public healthcare institute of Quetta city, Pakistan
ConclusionAmong all identified barriers, social influence was rated as the predictor of barrier to PA. Social norms and practices are hard to change and continue; however, rigorous efforts are needed at the grass roots level for a behavioral change to happen. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Comparing high-intensity versus moderate-intensity exercise training in coronary artery disease patients: a randomized controlled trial with 6- and 12-month follow-up
ConclusionEncouraging CAD patients to maintain elevated PA levels can promote cardiovascular, WC, and mental health. CR exercise programs can reduce cardiovascular risk factors and induce favorable lifestyle changes. Notably, HIIT demonstrated sustained improvements surpassing those of MICT. These findings underscore the importance of structured exercise-based CR programs in optimizing long-term outcomes for CAD patients.Trial Registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03538119 on May 25, 2018. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 15, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Are female physicians as trusted as their male colleagues? A cross-sectional study
ConclusionThere is no significant association between the gender of physicians and the level of the Lebanese population ’s trust in them. Nonetheless, some medical specialties are still perceived as male- or female-predominant. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 13, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Language barriers in German outpatient diabetes care: a cross-sectional study on multilingual treatment and the use of interpreters
ConclusionThe low proportion of patients with limited language proficiency suggests numerous barriers for patients to enter the outpatient diabetes care system. The multilingual capabilities among MPs do not cover the patients ´ linguistic needs. Though MPs agree that professional interpreters are a good way to overcome language barriers, this study highlights obstacles that hinder clinicians from relying on professional interpreters. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The effect of health literacy and self-efficacy levels of Syrian refugee university students on quality of life
ConclusionsIt is concluded that Syrian university students ’ quality of life might be improved by increasing their health literacy, self-efficacy, and perception of health. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effects of lifestyle factors on job-related stress and stress responses in police officers in Japan
ConclusionsThe results of this study consistently showed that short sleep duration increases the risk of high stress and stress responses. Overall, more women than men in the police force reported short sleep duration, which may be due to work –family conflicts. Maintaining adequate sleep duration quality would reinforce preventive measures to avoid aggravation of stress status. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The relationship between nursing and midwifery undergraduate students ’ health beliefs and breast cancer knowledge levels and their breast self-examination behavior
Conclusion and recommendationsNurses ’ and midwives’ health beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors should be improved with regard to the importance of breast cancer and BSE throughout their education, so that they can be role models for preventive healthcare practices in society. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - March 2, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
