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
Factors influencing female engagement, retention and completion of substance abuse treatment: a systematic review
ConclusionsThe study found that services are struggling to cope with reduced government funds and increased demand resulting in shorter appointment times, quick turnover of staff and difficulty in accessing appointments at primary care centres and specialist services. Improving outcomes in engagement, retention and completion could be achieved by adding services such as integrated mental health treatments, parenting interventions and stress-reducing therapies and recruiting more female counsellors so women feel more comfortable discussing their previous traumas. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Access to primary care physicians, race/ethnicity, and premature mortality: Analysis of 154,516 deaths in Washington State, United States
ConclusionIncreasing access to PCPs, as well as further exploration in understanding, identifying, and alleviating reasons that may lead racial and ethnic minorities to underutilize PCP services are warranted. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Systematic review of community engagement approach in research: describing partnership approaches, challenges and benefits
ConclusionsHarnessing local experiences and perspectives by involving stakeholders at the earliest stage is beneficial in terms of clarifying approaches which best fits the local context. It is important to delineate between the traditional and community engagement approach. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The relationship between health literacy and self-care management in patients with hypertension attending primary healthcare centers
ConclusionEfforts should be made to identify hypertensive patients ’ self-care management and health literacy levels. It is recommended that hypertension training course material be prepared based on patients’ health literacy levels to offer in the context of primary healthcare services to develop self-care management. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
What affected UK adults ’ adherence to medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic? Cross-sectional survey in a representative sample of people with long-term conditions
ConclusionNavigating changes in how medicines were accessed, and disruption of habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, was associated with suboptimal adherence. People were resourceful in overcoming barriers to access. Solutions to support medicines-taking need to take account of the multiple ways that medicines are prescribed and supplied remotely. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Cosmetic use and related negative effects among graduate university female students in Ethiopia: A multicenter cross-sectional study
ConclusionAll of the female students were found to be using cosmetic products, and two thirds had developed cosmetic-related adverse effects. It is basically advisable to have rational cosmetic utilization. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Effects of mobile Internet use on loneliness among older adults: Health status as a possible moderator?
ConclusionIt has been found that mobile Internet use shows some potentials for loneliness reduction among older adults. Health status positively moderated the relationship between mobile Internet use and older adults' loneliness, with mobile Internet use further reducing their loneliness when they were in poor health or better health. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Knowledge about multiple sclerosis among Palestinian community dwellers in the West Bank
ConclusionKnowledge about multiple sclerosis was below normal among Palestinian community dwellers, thus there is a need to improve their knowledge about multiple sclerosis by implementing various strategies and interventions, including use of public awareness campaigns through various media ensuring reliable information reach the public regarding early detection and management of this serious disease. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
An exploration of structural determinants driving racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths in Michigan
ConclusionOur findings reveal a need to reevaluate current policies surrounding taxable property values in the state of Michigan, not solely for their inequitable impact on local governments' financial solvency and service quality, but also for their negative consequences for population health and racial health equity. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
