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The Global use of Telemedicine in Tropical Medicine: Where we are after COVID-19?
The objective is to subsidize action planning by healthcare systems, taking advantage of the expansion pandemic trend.ResultsA Scoping Review selected 41 studies. As strengths, the advances in the development of m-health tools for clinical and epidemiological monitoring of TD stood out, as well as some successful local experiences in implementing targeted TM systems. Among the weaknesses are infrastructure limitations and a lack of international cooperation initiatives. As for the opportunities, the context of the COVID-19 pandemic increased the importance of the topic on the health systems agenda and boosted investments i...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Support for decision-making on sharing health data for research: are data counsellors relevant?
ConclusionsThis study supports recommendations for the creation of a new professional specialty of health data counsellors.Key messagesMost participants express the need for support in making decisions about health data sharing for research, with 60% preferring support from a data counsellor.As a new professional specialism, health data counselling can help to advance informed public participation in health research. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Potential alcohol use disorder (AUD) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ireland
ConclusionsThe prevalence of AUD appears to be higher in the MSM population compared to the general male population in Ireland. Targeted interventions may be warranted to reduce the burden of AUD among MSM.Key messagesThe prevalence of AUD appears to be higher in the MSM population compared to the general male population in Ireland.Targeted interventions may be warranted to reduce the burden of AUD among MSM. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Effectiveness among MSM of an HIV PrEP program developed in a Parisian sexual health center
ConclusionsThis experiment highlights the possibility of achieving a high PrEP success ratio among MSM in a real-world setting. The accompanying measures set up in our sexual health center could explain the effectiveness of our PrEP program in comparison with previous studies.Key messagesIn a Parisian sexual health center that developed an HIV PrEP program with a trained paramedic counselor in sexual health, 96% of MSM achieved a successful PrEP course at 12 months.Accompanying measures for PrEP users could play a key role in achieving high PrEP success among MSM. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Pre-exposure prophylaxis' knowledge, attitudes, practices amongst italian men who have sex with men
ConclusionsPreP's Knowledge was well established, but PrEP use was not widespread. It is necessary to improve communication on PrEP and to lower existing barriers in order to grant access to PrEP access.Key messagesBarriers to access PrEP have to be lowered.Healthcare personnel has to be involved in PrEP's benefits communication. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Health Service Experiences of the Foreign Origin SGMs in Finland: An Intersectional Analysis
ConclusionsThere is a growing need for examining the health disparities among the diverse group of SGMs and incorporate an intersectional understanding to the services of health and wellbeing professionals.Key messagesHealth professionals need to pay specific attention to LGBTQI+ specific matters.It is necessary to incorporate intersectionality in health to services of health and wellbeing. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Online-based intervention on LGBTI+ health promotion in Brazil: development and preliminary impacts
ConclusionsResults point to a high interest in LGBTI+ health and high demand for training on this topic among health professionals. The MOOC format was successful and reliable in enabling the teaching-learning process.Key messagesParticipatory action research was able to inform the content of the first MOOC for LGBTI+ health in Brazil.The MOCC had high interest, and for the majority of concluding participants it was the first activity and formal education about LGBTI+ health. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Analysis of sexual and reproductive health indicators according sexual orientation young Brazilians ’
ConclusionsThere are important differences in sexual and reproductive behaviors between genders and according to the sexual orientation of young people, such as greater vulnerability to STIs among gays and lesbians, and medicalization around the female body, highlighted by the permanence of questionable practices among lesbians.Key messagesGender issues could also explain the differences found between men and women.Differences between the sexes are also present when evaluating the use of protection against STIs or unplanned pregnancies. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Using daily objects as material primes of valorisation and control in psychiatric facilities
AbstractAs part of the built environment objects and interior design features can affect thoughts, emotions and behaviour in various ways. Referring to the concept of material and conceptual priming (Kay et al., 2004; Berger& Fitzsimons, 2008), these objects can provoke associations and by that subconsciously activate mental concepts which influence emotional states, judgements and subsequent behaviours. In many healthcare facilities, the formal-aesthetic design of the built environment visually conveys the concept of institutionalisation through clinical and sterile styles, impersonal and standardised configurations a...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

On the psychological importance of control and valorisation in psychiatric environments
AbstractWhen people suffering from severe mental illnesses are treated in psychiatric facilities, there appear conflicting priorities between security and individual control that are often skewed towards security. As a result, patients admitted to highly institutionalised psychiatric wards do not only suffer from mental illness but also from loss of control as a basic human need (Grawe, 2000). Through this loss of control (e.g., not being able to choose where to go), people become especially dependent on their immediate social and spatial surroundings. From a psychological point of view, the concept of control reflects in ...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Personalisation and choice in psychiatric spaces Nachricht eingeben
AbstractIn Europe psychiatric wards tend to be highly institutionalised settings, often lacking essential psychosocially-supportive elements which promote health, wellbeing and social interaction of patients and staff. This happens in the name of increased safety and anti-ligature standards or as a result of neglect and stigma often resulting from reduced opportunities of patients to actively participate in the decision making of their lives, the conditions of hospitalisation and the quality of their environments. Research on healthcare environments shows a profound impact of the built environment on therapeutic outcomes. ...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

11.P. Skills building seminar: Co-design workshop on reducing institutionalisation in mental health facilities by everyday objects
Abstract Psychiatric facilities tend to resemble highly institutional settings in which patients experience a severe loss of control in impersonal and sterile built environments. Design features such as everyday objects offer the potential to be psychosocially beneficial by strengthening patients' internal locus of control and increasing their well-being. Building on material priming and consumer psychology research, this workshop aims at ideating concepts to increase domesticity in psychiatric wards and allow higher levels of control and individualisation in patients. Using co-creation methods, participants will transfe...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Being a parent in Finland: a culturally-tailored psychoeducative parental support programme
AbstractProblemMigrant origin children are overrepresented in child protective services and among cases of suspected maltreatment against children. Language barriers, poor understanding of the child welfare system and differences in perceptions of child rearing and disciplinary practices create additional burden during the assessment process. Authorities struggle to meet the needs of migrant origin families.Description of the problemA variety of universal, selective and indicative parenting support programmes are available. While these have been shown to be effective also among persons of migrant origin, cultural adaptatio...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Comparing health outcomes of care experienced children to children not in care in Scotland 2009-2016
ConclusionsThe results from this study indicate that CEC are more likely to contact the health services, particularly for mental and sexual/reproductive health reasons, and these problems may track into adulthood. Interventions to reduce inequalities in health for CEC should focus on these areas.Key messagesCEC had higher rates of mortality, prescriptions, and hospitalisations during the study period.CEC are more likely to contact the health services for mental and sexual/reproductive health reasons. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Does the Family Affluence Scale reflect parental earned income, education and occupational status?
ConclusionsThe FAS was moderately associated to total parental earned income and mainly identified low income and high income households.Key messagesThe FAS may be used as an alternative measure of total parental earned income in studies based on self-reported socioeconomic status among adolescents.Ensuring that instruments intended to measure socioeconomic conditions are valid is crucial in public health. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research