‘Loneliness in the city’: examining socio-economics, loneliness and poor health in the North East of England
The aim of this study was to discover whether lower socio-economic status is associated with increased experiences of loneliness and isolation. The research subsequently determined whether this relationship impacted health inequalities. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S.J. Macdonald, J. Nixon, L. Deacon Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Religiousness and lifestyle among Europeans in SHARE
Religiousness is associated with longevity and better physical health, which may be due to lifestyle choices. Here, we examine associations between religiousness and health, explained by lifestyle. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L.J. Ahrenfeldt, S ören Möller, N.C. Hvidt, R. Lindahl-Jacobsen Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Social contributors to cardiometabolic diseases in indigenous populations: an international Delphi study
The objective of this study was to identify priority social factors contributing to indigenous cardiometabolic diseases. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L. Stoner, A.G. Matheson, L.G. Perry, M.A. Williams, A. McManus, M. Holdaway, L. Dimer, J.R. Joe, A. Maiorana Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Understanding longer-term disability outcomes for M āori and non-Māori after hospitalisation for injury: results from a longitudinal cohort study
The objectives are to (1) describe disability outcomes at 24 months after injury and (2) identify factors contributing to disability outcomes at 24 months after injury, for M āori and non-Māori who have been hospitalised for injury. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: E.H. Wyeth, A. Samaranayaka, M. Lambert, M. Tapsell, D. Anselm, P. Ellison, M. Harwood, B. Metzger, T. Wright-Tawha, S. Derrett Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Challenges faced in diabetes risk prediction among an indigenous South Asian population in India using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score
Indigenous populations around the world have a higher health disparity and an increased risk of diabetes. Scientific literature on the prevalence of diabetes in India is not available, and the current work is a pilot study to explore the risk of diabetes in one such indigenous population in India. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: V. Vijayakumar, M. Balakundi, K.G. Metri Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Food price trends in South Korea through time series analysis
This study analyzed the relative time trends of prices of healthy versus unhealthy foods in South Korea for the 20 years from 1995 to 2015. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 25, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: T.H. Kim, Y. Park, J. Myung, E. Han Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Childhood neighborhood context and adult substance use problems: the role of socio-economic status at the age of 30 years
To examine whether the (a) childhood neighborhood context predicts alcohol use disorder, nicotine dependence, and cannabis use disorder symptoms at the age of 39 years; and (b) socio-economic status during young adulthood mediates these relationships. Gender differences were also examined. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 25, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: J.O. Lee, T.M. Jones, R. Kosterman, C. Cambron, I.C. Rhew, T.I. Herrenkohl, K.G. Hill Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Evaluating biological plausibility in supporting evidence for action through systematic reviews in public health
The objective of this research was to develop and test methods for accessing and evaluating information on the biological plausibility of observed associations between exposures or interventions and outcomes to generate scientific evidence for action consistent with practice in systematic reviews. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: J. Dailey, L. Rosman, E.K. Silbergeld Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and characteristics of cigarillo smoking in Canada: results from the Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey
Cigarillo smoking has been associated with many adverse outcomes; however, little is known about its use in Canada. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and characteristics of ever and the current use of cigarillo in Canada. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A. Atiya, P. Abdullah, L. Ali-Hassan, H. Tamim Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Incorporating indigenous knowledge in health services: a consumer partnership framework
This study aimed to explore the most appropriate ways of enhancing services by incorporating renal patients' expectations and satisfaction of care in Australia's Northern Territory. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: R. Kirkham, L.J. Maple-Brown, N. Freeman, B. Beaton, R. Lamilami, M. Hausin, A.-M. Puruntatemeri, P. Wood, S. Signal, S.W. Majoni, A. Cass, J.T. Hughes Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Treatment seeking by employment characteristics among Australian males: a longitudinal study from the Ten to Men study
Men are less likely to seek treatment for mental health problems than women; however, the structural employment-related factors influencing this relationship are unknown. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A. Milner, T.L. King, A.J. Scovelle, D. Currier, M.J. Spittal Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The associations between the response efficacy and objective and subjective change in physical activity and diet in the Information and Risk Modification trial
This study aimed to quantify the association between response efficacy and objective and subjective measures of physical activity and diet. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: C. Wou, B. Silarova, S. Griffin, J.A. Usher-Smith Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Relative risks of Internet-related addictions and mood disturbances among college students: a 7-country/region comparison
This study aimed to determine the relative risks of addiction to the Internet, online gaming and online social networking of college students in six Asian countries/regions (Singapore, Hong Kong [HK]/Macau, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan) compared with students in the United States (US). It also explored the relative risks of depression and anxiety symptoms among students with Internet-related addictions from these countries/regions. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: C.S.K. Tang, A.M.S. Wu, E.C.W. Yan, J.H.C. Ko, J.H. Kwon, M. Yogo, Y.Q. Gan, Y.Y.W. Koh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The shame of fat shaming in public health: moving past racism to embrace indigenous solutions
The aim of this article is to explore perceptions of weight and racism towards M āori, as an indigenous group, and the association between the two. We then propose indigenous solutions as pathways out of fat shaming. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: I. Warbrick, H. Came, A. Dickson Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Monitoring public interest toward pertussis outbreaks: an extensive Google Trends –based analysis
Pertussis is a vaccine-preventable disease. Despite this, it remains a major health problem among children in developing countries and in recent years, has re-emerged and has led to considerable outbreaks. Pertussis surveillance is of paramount importance; however, classical monitoring approaches are plagued by some shortcomings, such as considerable time delay and potential underestimation/underreporting of cases. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 17, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: V. Gianfredi, N.L. Bragazzi, M. Mahamid, B. Bisharat, N. Mahroum, H. Amital, M. Adawi Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
