Do sociodemographic factors play a role in the relation between COVID-19 infection and obesity? Findings from a cross-sectional study in eastern Oslo
ConclusionMore research on the relevance of sociodemographic factors in the association between weight status and COVID-19, together with biological aspects, is needed, to allow the identification and protection of groups at greater risk of infection. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Impact of fear of hypoglycemia on self-management practices and glycemic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus
ConclusionsDevelopmentally appropriate diabetes education should target adolescents with diabetes based on their needs, worries, and concerns to alleviate FOH and improve self-management behaviors. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 10, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The use of the Finnish Diabetic Risk Score scheme (FINDRISC) for prediction of diabetes type-2 risk among various socio-demographic cohorts of the Pakistani population
ConclusionsWe suggest the use of FINDRISC as a cost-effective tool for initial screening of high-risk individuals for diabetes type-2 in primary health care units of Pakistan. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correlates of experiencing psychological violence during the initial COVID-19 lockdown: a global analysis of 25 countries from the I-SHARE research consortium
ConclusionInterventions for violence prevention during pandemics such as COVID-19 should specifically enquire about psychological violence so that it can be promptly addressed, especially as it can be a precursor to physical violence. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impacts of health promotion and prevent and delay disability in neighborhood long term care station – an example in Taiwan Social Housing
ConclusionThe results suggest that health promotion courses at neighborhood long-term care station can improve residents ’ ADL, fasting blood sugar levels, and systolic blood pressure. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The use of the Finnish Diabetic Risk Score scheme (FINDRISC) for prediction of diabetes type-2 risk among various socio-demographic cohorts of the Pakistani population
ConclusionsWe suggest the use of FINDRISC as a cost-effective tool for initial screening of high-risk individuals for diabetes type-2 in primary health care units of Pakistan. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correlates of experiencing psychological violence during the initial COVID-19 lockdown: a global analysis of 25 countries from the I-SHARE research consortium
ConclusionInterventions for violence prevention during pandemics such as COVID-19 should specifically enquire about psychological violence so that it can be promptly addressed, especially as it can be a precursor to physical violence. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The impacts of health promotion and prevent and delay disability in neighborhood long term care station – an example in Taiwan Social Housing
ConclusionThe results suggest that health promotion courses at neighborhood long-term care station can improve residents ’ ADL, fasting blood sugar levels, and systolic blood pressure. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 7, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Prevention of occupational dysphonia in scientific university personnel: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionIn order to prevent the development of occupational dysphonia among university teachers, diagnostic, practical and theoretical interventions for the target group are needed. To this end, the appropriate structural and personnel conditions must be created in the university environment. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Factors related to the empowerment of patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionTargeting and tailoring educational interventions based on constructs of TPB, regarding the background characteristics of the patients with diabetes, should be recommended. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Mistrust of the Nigerian health system and its practical implications: Qualitative insights from professionals and non-professionals in the Nigerian health system
ConclusionThis study adds to the understanding of health system mistrust. Findings offer practical implications for mitigating mistrust of the Nigerian health system. Avenues of inquiry for future work are also offered. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Challenges of strategic purchasing in healthcare systems of developing countries: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
ConclusionThe results of this study showed that implementation of strategic purchasing in developing countries faces different challenges at different levels. Identifying challenges in each context is vital for policymakers because these challenges can vary from place to place. However, awareness of these challenges in peer countries can give good clues to decision-makers to make appropriate decisions. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Post-COVID-19 syndrome: nature of symptoms and associated factors
ConclusionThe study recorded post-COVID-19 syndrome among 25% of Arabic participants. Initial COVID-19 hospitalization, initial symptomatic COVID-19, and female sex were significant risk factors for developing post-COVID-19 syndrome. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Staff perspectives on smoking cessation treatment in German psychiatric hospitals
ConclusionsStaff training should be directed to heighten awareness of the international guidelines and treatment options for smoking cessation and impart knowledge on how smoking impacts both the physical and mental health of psychiatric patients. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Maternal sociodemographic factors and their association with ultra-processed foods consumption among children
ConclusionsThe findings show that high consumption of UPF was prevalent in this population of children. Therefore, there is a need to implement intervention programmes in preschool and primary care to provide more educational information to mothers and promote healthy family eating. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
