The health benefits of the JOBS Program Germany for unemployed people: A 6-month follow-up study
ConclusionThis study provides evidence for the effectiveness of the JOBS Program with respect to the above outcomes, and for older and long-term unemployed, suggesting the benefit of regular implementation for different groups of unemployed people in Germany. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 27, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Enhancing maternity protection at work: assessing the contribution of a specialized occupational medicine consultation for pregnant employees in Switzerland
ConclusionThe observed companies have insufficient measures in place to adequately protect pregnant employees, potentially jeopardizing their health or leading to premature job withdrawal. The PregOH-consultation serves as an effective intervention by facilitating hazard identification and enabling pregnant workers to safely continue their employment. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 27, 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 - January 23, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Smoking, high body weight and physical inactivity assessment in samples of Cretan (Greek) adults over a period of 30 years: 1985-2015
ConclusionsThe decrease observed in the prevalence of smoking and physical inactivity during 1985-2015 in Crete is encouraging. In recent years however, the increase in the prevalence of overweight/obesity is crucial and warrants further investigation to determine the impact of new nutritional patterns over the beneficial Mediterranean diet and inform appropriate public health actions. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 22, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Correlates of well-being among Chinese adults during the 2022 lockdown in Shanghai
ConclusionsIn conclusion, the well-being of the public constitutes a major issue during the lockdown in Shanghai, calling for more attention to the adverse psychological effect of future pandemic-control measures. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 18, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The effects of high intensity interval training on quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionEngaging in HIIT produces statistically significant improvements in physical, mental, and overall quality of life in clinical and non-clinical populations at a small to moderate effect size. Furthermore, HIIT appears as effective as MICT in improving overall QoL, offering a more time-efficient exercise option. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 17, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The unmet need for sexual health services among women with physical disabilities: a scoping review
ConclusionIn many comprehensive health centers, which are supposed to provide reproductive and sexual health services, the needs of patients with physical disabilities are not specifically considered. Instead, their needs are treated like any other woman's. Because there is no integrity in the provision of health services to women with physical disabilities, there is a gap in the identification of needs and provision of sexual health services to these women. Evidence shows that physical disability can affect a woman's whole sexual life and that patients need specific sexual health services. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 16, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Covid-19 vaccination intentions and uptake pre- and post-vaccine availability: a cross-sectional comparison of theory of planned behavior, anticipated regret, and optimistic bias
ConclusionInterventions designed to increase vaccination uptake should focus on attitudes, norms, perceived behavioral control, anticipated regret, and possibly altruistic motivations. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Multidimensional behavioral factors for diabetes management among middle-aged adults: a population-based study
ConclusionsDiabetes management constitutes a multifactorial behavioral outcome, rather than being attributable to any single factor, and each type of diabetes management was characterized by the contributions of different factors. The results suggest the need for a multidimensional approach to enhance diabetes management practice for individuals in different disease-progression stages and to improve the extent of adherence to diabetes management. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 12, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Association of nutrition, physical activity, and morbidity among older adults
ConclusionChronic illness is prevalent among older adults and is associated with poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and certain demographic characteristics. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Australian healthcare personnel acceptance of the seasonal influenza vaccine: a qualitative exploration
ConclusionFindings suggest interventions that foster professional identity, leverage camaraderie and a ‘duty of care’ to protect others may enhance SIV intention. While improved access to SIV in the workplace could promote positive vaccination behaviour, particularly if triggers or nudges are applied to prompt the vaccination habit in the presence of SIV acceptance. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 9, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Are climate-change actions present in community-based obesity prevention interventions? Development and application of the DoublE-duty actions in CommunIty-baSed obesity InterVEntions (DECISIVE) framework
ConclusionDECISIVE is the first framework to recognise double-duty actions on obesity and climate change in CBOPIs. The development of DECISIVE holds important implications for community stakeholders who may be able to better identify, incorporate, and promote double-duty actions. This may enhance stakeholder acceptability, feasibility, and value-for-money of interventions. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
The three pillars of patient experience: identifying key drivers of patient experience to improve quality in healthcare
ConclusionThe research findings suggest that a range of factors influence patient experience, which can be grouped into the three interconnected themes. Based on these findings, a conceptual framework titled “The Three Pillars of Patient Experience” was developed to guide improvements in patient experience. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the factors that drive patient experience and demonstrate the usefulness of free-text patient comments for guiding healthcare quality impr ovements. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 8, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Psychological antecedents toward COVID-19 vaccination explain the high rates of vaccine rejection among the Libyan population 2 years after starting vaccination campaigns
ConclusionsVaccine rejection can be influenced by various non-modifiable factors such as age and sex. However, psychological factors, including confidence, constraints, and collective responsibility, play a significant role and can be targeted and modified to reduce vaccine rejection among Libyans. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 3, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
Differences in diabetes risk factors among Asian Americans
ConclusionsThe association between diabetes and known risk factors differ across Asian American sub-ethnic groups. Findings highlight the importance of disaggregated data and discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to diabetes care strategies. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - January 1, 2024 Category: Health Management Source Type: research
