Effect of participation in a park-based afterschool program on cardiovascular disease risk among severely obese youth
The prevalence of severe obesity in youth is rising, despite reports of obesity rates stabilizing overall. While reports on treatment outcomes for youth with severe obesity (bariatric surgery, behavioral and pharmacological treatments) exist, very few community-based programs have reported changes in health outcomes in this population. We assessed changes in cardiovascular health risk profiles among racial/ethnic minority youth with severe obesity who participated in Fit2Play ™, a park-based afterschool health promotion program. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: E.M. D'Agostino, H.H. Patel, E. Hansen, M.S. Mathew, M.I. Nardi, S.E. Messiah Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Understanding implementation and uptake in the National Health Service Health Check Programme
We present findings from a national online survey of uptake and implementation of the National Health Service Health Check (NHSHC) programme. The research aimed to understand national variation in implementation of NHSHCs and to explore the relationship between uptake and different components of implementation. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: V.A. Riley, C. Gidlow, N.J. Ellis Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Building evaluation capacity in Ontario's public health units: promising practices and strategies
This article presents the findings of a project focusing on building evaluation capacity in 10 Ontario public health units. The study sought to identify effective strategies that lead to increased evaluation capacity in the participating organizations. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: I. Bourgeois, L. Simmons, D. Buetti Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Particularized trust, generalized trust, and immigrant self-rated health: cross-national analysis of World Values Survey
This research examined the associations between two types of trust, generalized and particularized, and self-rated health among immigrants. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: H.H.-S. Kim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Evolving parent –adult child relations: location of multiple children and psychological well-being of older adults in China
This study examines the interplay among intergenerational emotional closeness, location of multiple children, and parental depressive symptoms in the context of massive migration in rural China. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Z. Lin, F. Chen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effect of participation in a park-based afterschool program on cardiovascular disease risk among severely obese youth
The prevalence of severe obesity in youth is rising, despite reports of obesity rates stabilizing overall. While reports on treatment outcomes for youth with severe obesity (bariatric surgery, behavioral and pharmacological treatments) exist, very few community-based programs have reported changes in health outcomes in this population. We assessed changes in cardiovascular health risk profiles among racial/ethnic minority youth with severe obesity who participated in Fit2Play ™, a park-based afterschool health promotion program. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: E.M. D'Agostino, H.H. Patel, E. Hansen, M.S. Mathew, M.I. Nardi, S.E. Messiah Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Association between bedtime and self-reported illness among college students: a representative nationwide study of China
This study was to examine the association between bedtime and self-reported illness among Chinese college students. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: T. Yang, S. Peng, R. Barnett, D. Wu, X. Feng, J.L. Oliffe Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Ethical considerations in the uptake of influenza vaccination by healthcare workers
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends annual seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers (HCWs). Under the current voluntary scheme in England, uptake of vaccine in this group remains well below the 75% target. A mandatory scheme may improve rates, but raises the ethical issue of imposed vaccination. However, the existing voluntary scheme could also potentially infringe autonomy if those not wanting to join feel pressured or coerced into vaccination. The aim of this study was to explore HCW views and experiences with the current influenza vaccination programme. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A.H. Carter, S.M. Yentis Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Reason for immigration and immigrants' health
This study fills this gap in the literature by analysing the heterogeneity of immigrant-native differences in health by reason for immigration. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: O. Giuntella, Z.L. Kone, I. Ruiz, C. Vargas-Silva Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of early comprehensive interventions on child neurodevelopment in poor rural areas of China: a moderated mediation analysis
To examine the effects of early comprehensive interventions on home environment and child neurodevelopment among children younger than 3 years in poor rural areas of China, as well as the underlying mediating and moderating mechanisms. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Liu, Z. Wang, C. Zhao, X. Huang, X. Liang, X. Wang, S. Lu, R.W. Scherpbier Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Re: ‘History in health: health promotion's underexplored tool for change’
Madsen's recent work1 exploring the potential utility of history to contribute to health promotion is a welcome addition to an important field of study that can often feel ineffectual in an era of chronic disease. Given the significant impact on mortality, morbidity, and quality of life posed by preventable diseases, examination of any possible tool is opportune.2 (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F. Houghton Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Efficacy of an exercise intervention among children with comorbid asthma and obesity
The objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate attrition rates and program outcome measures (Body Mass Index [BMI] and maximum oxygen consumption [VO2max]) among asthmatic and non-asthmatic participants. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: J.A. Lucas, S. Moonie, M.B. Hogan, W.N. Evans Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Reason for immigration and immigrants' health
This study fills this gap in the literature by analysing the heterogeneity of immigrant-native differences in health by reason for immigration. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: O. Giuntella, Z.L. Kone, I. Ruiz, C. Vargas-Silva Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effects of early comprehensive interventions on child neurodevelopment in poor rural areas of China: a moderated mediation analysis
To examine the effects of early comprehensive interventions on home environment and child neurodevelopment among children younger than 3 years in poor rural areas of China, as well as the underlying mediating and moderating mechanisms. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - March 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Liu, Z. Wang, C. Zhao, X. Huang, X. Liang, X. Wang, S. Lu, R.W. Scherpbier Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
