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Long time psychological distress affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake after four years
ConclusionsIn this study, more than half in the PTSD risk group reported that they had never cared for mental pain after the earth quake. We overlook PTSD frequently. However, long-range monitoring and care are necessary for those affected by a significant disaster.Key messagesPTSD after disasters have been overlooked frequently.A long-range monitoring and care are necessary after a significant disaster. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Epidemiological profile of women victims of domestic violence in Casablanca
ConclusionsDespite the measures undertaken by the authorities, domestic violence is a scourge that is not limited to any particular profile and has complex triggering mechanisms.Key messagesDomestic violence is still a scourge today.The identification of strategic axes of prevention is essential. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The long-term mental health outcome of adolescent with depression and alcohol abuse comorbidity
ConclusionsThe co-occurrence of depression and alcohol abuse in adolescence is associated with long-lasting health consequences compared to either condition alone. This finding indicates that there is a need to prioritize this group of patients that is at risk of suboptimal treatment, and to further develop effective treatment adjusted to the co-occurring condition.Key messagesThe co-occurrence of adolescent depression and alcohol abuse has long lasting mental health consequences compared to either condition alone.Improved treatment methods are important for this group of adolescents. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Mental health burden and self-efficacy among undergraduate students in the health sciences
Abstract Perceived professional competence and self-efficacy are complex terms, which have been widely identified in concurrent literature as predictive criteria of future development and settlement of higher education students. The current study aimed at exploring factors affecting perceived professional competence and self-efficacy of Social Work and Nursing students of the Hellenic Mediterranean University. The study employed a sample of 313 students (171 Social Work, 142 Nursing). The questionnaire explored participants' sociodemographic and academic factors, perceived professional competence and self-efficacy (Nursi...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A case-control study on physical activity of teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
ConclusionsPatients with AIS have significantly lower PA than their healthy peers. The majority of children with AIS do not meet the minimum PA recommendations by the WHO.Key messagesOur study reveals that children with AIS and mild curvatures have lower PA than their healthy peers despite not reporting impaired or restricted physical functions.Future prospective studies should investigate whether PA plays a role in the etiology of AIS. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Teacher-rated school leadership and adolescent gambling: a study of schools in Stockholm, Sweden
ConclusionsThe findings lend further support to the assumption that characteristics of effective schools at different levels of the school organisation may reduce students' inclination to engage in health risk behaviours.Key messagesTeachers ’ ratings of the school leadership were inversely associated with student gambling and risk gambling, whilst adjusting for student- and school-level sociodemographic characteristics.The findings indicate that a strong school leadership, being one key feature of effective schools, may reduce students ’ inclination to engage in health risk behaviours. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

School collective efficacy and gambling: a multilevel study on 11th grade students in Stockholm
ConclusionsStudents' inclination to engage in gambling and in risk gambling varies across schools. The findings suggest that a high level of school collective efficacy may contribute to counteract students' engagement in gambling and risk gambling.Key messagesStudents ’ inclination to engage in gambling and in risk gambling varies across schools.The findings indicate that a strong school collective efficacy may contribute to reducing students ’ inclination to engage in health risk behaviours. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Health professionals' perspectives on child protection capacities, training and need for action
ConclusionsIt turned out that there is too little awareness and importance regarding child protection in the medical field. Hence, it is difficult to ensure an adequate care for those affected. Child protection topics should be made mandatory in the training curricula of all health professionals as well as quality standards for prevention and intervention should be implemented in medical institutions.Key messagesToo little attention is paid to child protection in the medical field.More training in child protection and quality standards must be established in the medical field. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Community Readiness – are municipalities prepared to prevent obesity in childhood and youth?
ConclusionsThe CRM enables a multidimensional analysis of a municipality's material and immaterial infrastructure. In workshops with the participating municipalities the results of the community readiness assessment will be reflected. The aim is to develop an action plan with strategies to increase the stage of readiness and support prevention efforts in order to address childhood obesity.Key messagesThe CRM provides a theoretical basis to understand and improve community readiness.It enables the analysis of assets and weaknesses that can influence obesity prevention in municipalities. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

The Effect of Spousal Military Deployment during Pregnancy on Birth Outcomes: A Systematic Review
ConclusionsPregnant partners or spouses of deployed military personnel may be at increased risk of pre-term delivery. There is a paucity of rigorous research in this area and more research is required to help inform healthcare professionals of the needs of this cohort of women and whether tailored public health interventions are required to reduce the risk of adverse birth outcomes in this population.Key messagesPregnant partners or spouses of deployed military personnel may be at increased risk of pre-term delivery due to psychosocial factors associated with the military lifestyle.Stress is a risk factor for birth complic...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Creating healthy food environments in family childcare settings
ConclusionsSS increased family child care providers' skills and confidence to prepare healthy foods for children in their care. This increases the likelihood children will make healthy choices now and in the future.Key messagesStart Strong is a culinary nutrition education training for family child care providers.Start Strong improves providers ’ knowledge and skills to prepare healthy foods for children in their care. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Do families have moderating or mediating effects on early health inequalities? A scoping review
ConclusionsThe effect of family characteristics on early health inequalities has been sparsely investigated. The evidence supported models of family stress and investment. Further research is needed to comprehensively understand this association.Key messagesFamily characteristics contribute to health inequalities.Taking families ’ stress and investment into account could improve targeted prevention efforts aimed at reducing health inequalities. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

A case-control study on body composition of teenagers with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
ConclusionsChildren with AIS are more likely to be underweight and underfat compared to their healthy peers. Cases of having a high BF% and being overweight or obese are scarce amongst AIS patients.Key messagesThe majority of children with AIS have abnormal body composition compared to healthy age and gender-matched controls. Aspects of the nutritional status may play a role in the etiology of AIS.Children with low body fat might be at a higher risk of developing AIS. AIS screening programs should be directed towards underweight children. (Source: The European Journal of Public Health)
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Speech disorders in preschool children in Republic of North Macedonia – cross sectional study
ConclusionsThe prevalence of phonological articulation disorders in preschool children is 52.7%, 57.9% in boys and 46.9% in girls, or every second child in kindergarden at age 4-6 years has speech disorder. These findings indicate that the treatment of speech disorders should be started in appropriate services as soon as possible, because early detection and treatment of speech disorders enable to child normal intellectual development.Key messagesSpeech disorders are important public health issue because these children will require in some cases emotional and behavioral support, not only speech-related intervention.The tre...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Behavioural change intervention for re-framing antenatal education to make “every contact count”
AbstractIssueA trusted source of information, the Baby Buddy webapp was co-created with parents and professionals to support the educational role of maternal healthcare providers. However, providers in Cyprus and elsewhere may not actively engage in antenatal education (AE) to make “every contact count”.Description of ProblemThe impact of Public Health digital interventions can be maximized when adopted in care pathways. To define barriers and enablers in behavioural terms complimentary methods were used guided by the COM-B model and related Theoretical Domains Framework: questionnaire survey (N = 49), focus group (N =...
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research