Contribution of previable live births to disparity in infant mortality of US-born Puerto Ricans compared with infants of other Hispanic origins
Although US-born Hispanics experience infant mortality rates (IMRs) which are lower than the national rate, within the Hispanic population, infants of Puerto Rican origin experience higher IMRs than other Hispanics. We aimed to describe the contribution of deaths among previable live-born infants to disparity in IMRs comparing Puerto Rican infants to infants of other Hispanic origins. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: E.S. Hall, M. Lee, E.A. DeFranco Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Combining the randomized response technique and the network scale-up method to estimate the female sex worker population size: an exploratory study
Recall bias, barrier effects, transmission error, and response bias affecting the network scale-up method (NSUM) led the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS and the World Health Organization to designate NSUM as a developing method for estimating the size of high-risk populations in 2010. The method has subsequently been adjusted for three of these biases. The present study, therefore, aimed to explore the combination of the randomized response technique (RRT) and NSUM to adjust the last remaining bias. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L. Jing, Q. Lu, Y. Cui, H. Yu, T. Wang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The effectiveness of physical activity interventions in improving well-being across office-based workplace settings: a systematic review
Although the benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are widely accepted, most of the population fails to meet the recommended levels of activity. Public health bodies such as the World Health Organisation emphasise promoting PA within workplaces as a key intervention setting to reach the health and well-being of the working population. Given the importance of well-being in workplace settings, it seems worthwhile to explore the evidence of effectiveness in the literature. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of PA interventions for improving psychological well-being in working adults. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Abdin, R.K. Welch, J. Byron-Daniel, J. Meyrick Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research
Employability and career experiences of international graduates of MSc Public Health: a mixed methods study
This article aims to describe the public health career experiences of international graduates of a Master of Science in Public Health (MSc PH) programme and to contribute to developing the evidence base on international public health workforce capacity development. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: C. Buunaaisie, A.M. Manyara, H. Annett, E.L. Bird, I. Bray, J. Ige, M. Jones, J. Orme, P. Pilkington, D. Evans Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Temporal variation in the effect of heat and the role of the Italian heat prevention plan
The aim of the article is to evaluate the temporal change in the effect of heat on mortality in Italy in the last 12 years after the introduction of the national heat plan. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F. de'Donato, M. Scortichini, M. De Sario, A. de Martino, P. Michelozzi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Re: Letter to the Editor of Public Health in response to ‘History in health: health promotion's underexplored tool for change’
As someone who has traversed a number of professional boundaries in my career, I am only too aware how traditional disciplinary boundaries can be rather unhelpful at times. Like geography, health promotion has been described as a ‘magpie’ profession,1 borrowing heavily from a range of other disciplines; therefore, it is perhaps not surprising that there are a number of overlaps in interest and ideas. I do not see this as a problem. I have come to appreciate the various perspectives offered from different disciplines as a way of enriching our understanding. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: W. Madsen Tags: Author's Response Source Type: research
Social capital as a key determinant of willingness to join community-based health insurance: a household survey in Nepal
Although community-based health insurance (CBHI) schemes have been considered as an intermediate stage to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in low-resource settings, there is a knowledge gap on ways to make it better. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hansoo Ko, Hwajun Kim, Chang-gyo Yoon, Chang-yup Kim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Clinical evidence vs preliminary speculation in newspaper coverage of diabetes innovations: a quantitative analysis
This study introduces a quantitative approach to assessing coverage of medical innovations, by aiming at provided references to observed clinical effects. Although observed clinical effects reflect increased chances for future medical applications, it is unknown to which extent newspaper articles refer to it when spreading health information. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 4, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: H. Vehof, J. Sanders, A. van Dooren, E. Heerdink, E. Das Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Effects of multiple viewings of an ultraviolet photo on sun protection behaviors
To determine whether multiple viewings of one's ultraviolet (UV) facial photo differentially affects subsequent sun protection behaviors relative to a single viewing. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: H.I.M. Mahler Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Sex differences in the association between countries' smoking prevalence and happiness ratings
To examine the cross-sectional relationship between measures of countries' happiness and countries' prevalence of tobacco smoking. Since smoking prevalence differs widely based on sex in some countries and is similar in other countries, it was examined if there was a sex difference in the relationship between smoking prevalence and country-specific happiness ratings. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: J.E. Drehmer Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Health literacy and health: rethinking the strategies for universal health coverage in Ghana
Health literacy (HL) is generally thought to be associated with positive health behaviour, appropriate health service utilisation and acceptance of interventions to maximise health outcomes. It is, therefore, increasingly suggested that evidence-based research should investigate how HL may operate in the context of universal health coverage (UHC). However, the role of HL in the relationships between elements of UHC such as access to health care and health insurance has not been widely explored. This applies in particular in Sub-Saharan Africa, although service coverage and health outcomes vary hugely between and within man...
Source: Public Health - May 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Padmore Adusei Amoah, David R. Phillips Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Impact of weight-related advice from healthcare professionals on body mass index of patients in the USA
This study assessed the effects of weight-related advice from HCPs on change in body mass index (BMI) of patients in the USA. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - May 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: H.-Y. Yang, H.-J. Chen, Y.-J. Hsu, L.J. Cheskin, Y. Wang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Migration and health —seeing past the hype, hysteria and labels
In this month's special issue, we explore the topic of migration and its public health ramifications. We are indebted to our Guest Editors, Sian Griffiths (Chinese University of Hong Kong and Imperial College, London), Roger Chung (Chinese University of Hong Kong) and George Ellison (University of Leeds, UK) who led on and compiled this excellent collection of articles on the topic. We also express our thanks to the numerous authors who submitted their excellent work. Indeed, there was a strong response to the call for papers, reflecting the importance and topical nature of migration, but unfortunately not all of the submi...
Source: Public Health - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A. Lee, F. Sim, P. Mackie Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Migration and health in the world: a global public health perspective
Our ancestors have been on the move since prehistory. With advancements in modern technologies, particularly the paleogenomic analysis, we are now able to make an approximate reconstruction of the time, sequence, and direction of the migration of Homo sapiens out of Africa some 70,000 years ago. It is widely thought that these early migrations were driven by the same basic human impulse in search for better living conditions —the need for safety and security, more food and resources, and better climates—that continue to drive migrations today. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: R.Y.N. Chung, S.M. Griffiths Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Epidemiology of stroke: findings from a community-based survey in rural Bangladesh
This study was designed to determine the epidemiology of stroke in a rural population of Bangladesh. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: U.K. Saha, M.B. Alam, A.K.M.F. Rahman, A.H.M.E. Hussain, S.R. Mashreky, G. Mandal, Q.D. Mohammad Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
