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Investigation of Epidemiological Characteristics of Patients over Age 65 with Covid-19 ın a City
ConclusionsAmong the patients in the study group, mortality rate was found to be higher in males, those in the advanced age group and those with pneumonia and chronic diseases. Therefore, if possible, patients with these characteristics should be followed more closely in a hospital setting during the pandemic.Key messagesMortality rates are higher in patients with COVID-19 who have a chronic disease, diabetes or ischemic heart disease.Age, gender and presence of pneumonia are among the important factors in the course of COVID-19. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Estimated direct costs of renal cancer by stage and care phase: a whole disease modeljuj
ConclusionsIt is crucially important to examine the direct costs of care for RCC, and to predict the burden on healthcare services of new oncological therapies and treatments, as the findings could be useful for policy-makers planning the allocation of resources.Key messagesAn estimation of the direct costs of renal cell carcinoma, and in general for cancer, appears fundamental to predict the burden of new oncological therapies and treatments on healthcare services.Our model could represent a useful tool for policy-makers in the optimization of resources allocation, especially in a time of budget constraints. (Source: The ...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Quality of life in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma:a systematic review
ConclusionsThe level of quality of life in this type of patient varies considerably between regions and countries and even in the same country. Associated factors are predominantly socio-demographic.Key messagesThe level of quality of life in patients with glaucoma varies considerably between regions and countries.Associated factors are predominantly socio-demographic. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Premature mortality attributable to tobacco smoking among Tunisian adults in 2016
ConclusionsNearly a quarter of premature deaths in Tunisia in 2016 were attributable to tobacco smoking. This underscores the need to enhance the MPOWER measures application mainly through the promotion of anti-tobacco awareness campaigns and the reimbursement of smoking cessation treatments.Key messagesTobacco smoking were responsible for a significant percentage of premature deaths mainly among Tunisian men in 2016.Our results highlight the urge to enhance the MPOWER measures application in Tunisia. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Cancer mortality attributable to cigarettes smoking in Tunisian adults, 2016
ConclusionsMore than half of cancer deaths among Tunisian men were attributable to current cigarettes smoking. The enforcement of smoking free legislation and the promotion of smoking cessation interventions are thus necessary.Key messagesMajority of all cancer deaths observed among Tunisian men aged 30 years and over in 2016 were attributable to current cigarettes smoking.Lung cancer had the highest proportion of deaths attributable to Tobacco. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Quality of life, health and social costs of patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review
ConclusionsAlthough spinal cord injury is related with high costs, no studies were found with detailed resources use. Also, A variety of instrument were used to examine how different factors have a role in predicting quality of life in spinal cord injury population. However, it is important to consider that differences found in those studies may at least be part in function of the instruments used. Therefore, standardized instruments should be used as part of these process.Key messagesParaplegia or the severity of SCI impact negatively quality of life and positively on healthcare and social costs.Promoting the employment o...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Association of cyberbullying with depression in high school adolescents
Conclusionsbeing a cybervictim facilitates the presence of depression, anxiety and stress in adolescents. Having yellow skin color and being bisexual increases the risk of cyberbullyingKey messagesBeing a cybervictim facilitates the presence of depression, anxiety and stress in adolescents.Having yellow skin color and being bisexual increases the risk of cyberbullying. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Digital health literacy and its association with anxiety among students in Pakistan
ConclusionsConcerted and focused interventions are needed to address anxiety related issues among university students.Key messagesFuture research should focus on health literacy environment and its relationship with the broader social, economic, and psychosocial contexts of anxiety among students.Concerted and focused interventions are needed to address anxiety related issues among university students. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Comparing Digital Health Strategies and COVID-19 Response in European Union Member States
ConclusionsIn some aspects, there is a clear convergence between EU MS in the deployment of digital health tools to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.Key messagesAll European Union Member States used digital health tools to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.The success of national level deployment of specific digital health tools must be assessed in order to develop a more integrated digital health response plan at the European level in the future. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Scanning 2d barcodes on vaccine vials to link vials to immunized child, a pilot study
ConclusionsLinking vaccine vial to child is a feasible and effective solution for vaccine stock management, acceptable by both vaccinators and stock managers.Key messagesLinking vial to child is an acceptable method for accurate vaccine stock management and usage, improving forecasting and reducing stock outs.Linking vial to child will better facilitate rapid tracking of reported adverse events from vaccinated child back to the exact vaccine vial. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Data Stewardship. A new health profession for findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable data
AbstractIssueIn longstanding tradition of Public Health exists a tension between different stakeholders. Consensus about policies and practices is required to cope with the challenging transformation that results from digitalisation. For health systems, this means a new ‘way of digital thinking', especially in research data management (RDM). In Germany, NFDI4Health, an upcoming national research data infrastructure has the potential to shape this process. Its aim is making personal and health-related research data more findable, accessible, interoperable, and re- usable (FAIR). This vision is inspired by the German Counc...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Use and effectiveness of Digital Contact Tracing during COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
ConclusionsDCT adoption still faces several cultural, normative and technical barriers, ranging from adoption mandates to privacy issues, to device compatibility. Overall, scant evidence is available on the impact of DCT in controlling infection spread and wide heterogeneity persists within studies in term of design and assessed outcomes Future research is needed based on shared evaluation frameworks.Key messagesDigital contact tracing apps are a powerful but underestimated tool to counter epidemiological emergencies.Future epidemiological challenges will require a shared implementation and evaluation protocol for digital ...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A social media-based campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake in underrepresented groups in the US
AbstractProblemThe COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing healthcare disparities in the US, with people of color dying from COVID-19 at twice the rate of white people. A striking disparity in vaccination rates for racial minorities followed, with vaccination rates among white people over 2.5 times that for Latinx and nearly twice that for Black people (March 2021). It is vital we ensure tailored public health messaging regarding the COVID-19 vaccine is delivered to all communities. Facebook provides an opportunity for large-scale, targeted health promotion.Description of practiceOur goal is to increase COVID-19 vaccination...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Development of a web platform for COVID-19 integrated care: an experience from an Italian Region
AbstractIssueAfter the announcement of Public Health Emergency of International Concern about COVID19 by WHO, health authorities need to implement strategies to face the emergency. These responses included early diagnosis, patient isolation, quarantine and symptomatic monitoring of contacts. In this context, integrated care and telemedicine are the best instruments for COVID management.Description of the problemThe COVID19 epidemic needs a real time integration of epidemiological, clinical and laboratoristic data, in order to better manage patients and to improve public health surveillance. Based on a tool previosly used b...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Social media influencer marketing to build a counter-narrative for promoting sexuality education
ConclusionsFor promoting sexuality education in Pakistan, it is essential to tackle resistance by sensitizing the community and digital social media platforms offer an opportunity to do this through influencer marketing.Key messagesDigital and social media offer an opportunity for promoting sexuality education in conservative settings like Pakistan.Social media influencer marketing might be useful in building counter narrative and for community engagement. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research