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Am J Health Promot. 2023 May;37(4):437-442. doi: 10.1177/08901171231166064.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38632511 | DOI:10.1177/08901171231166064 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 17, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Exploring the Impact of Length of Residence and Food Insecurity on Weight Status Among Canadian Immigrants
CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that long-term immigrant men may be especially susceptible to the compounded chronic stressors of extended residence and food insecurity. Health professionals and policymakers should advocate for psychosocial resources to help mitigate these adverse effects and support the well-being of immigrant populations.PMID:38621955 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241246842 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lei Chai Source Type: research

Association Between the Improvement of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Hypertension Prevention and Blood Pressure Control-A Cluster Randomized Controlled Study
CONCLUSION: This study found that workplace-based multicomponent hypertension intervention can effectively improve the level of hypertension preventive KAP among employees, and the improvement of KAP levels were significantly associated with BP control.TRIAL REGISTRATION: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry No. ChiCTR-ECS-14004641.PMID:38610124 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241237016 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Zhen Hu Xin Wang Congyi Zheng Linfeng Zhang Xue Cao Yixin Tian Runqing Gu Jiayin Cai Ye Tian Lan Shao Zengwu Wang Source Type: research

Evaluating the WISE (Women in the South-East) Telehealth Network: A Model of Healthcare and Health Promotion at Rural Libraries
CONCLUSION: This study offers practical suggestions to expand the use of telehealth initiatives to improve health outcomes by engaging libraries in rural communities.PMID:38595044 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241246316 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 10, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Beth Sundstrom Natalia Hayes Ragan DuBose-Morris Angela Dempsey Constance Guille Kathleen Montgomery Katherine Richardson Gweneth B Lazenby Source Type: research

Exposure to Smartphones and Tablets, Physical Activity and Sleep in Children From 5 to 10 Years Old: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSION: Children of 5 to 10 years who are more often exposed to smartphones and tablets are prone to have worse quality and quantity of sleep, as well as less practice of physical activity. Health promotion actions can be encouraged based on the results, aiming to reduce the use time of these devices and improve children's health and quality of life.PMID:38587808 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241242556 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Eliane Denise Ara újo Bacil Michael Pereira da Silva Rafael Vieira Martins Cristiane Galv ão da Costa Wagner de Campos Source Type: research

Influence of Obesity on the Relationship of Cardiometabolic Risks Factors With Cardiovascular Disease in Older African and European Americans
CONCLUSIONS: A limitation of this report is the small sample size. Although further research is warranted, these findings suggest population specific CRF selections would improve CVD prediction in AA.PMID:38581257 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241246310 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 6, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Trudy Moore-Harrison Kivana Keane L Jerome Brandon Gabrielle Smith Candace S Brown Source Type: research

Physical Activity and Local Blue/Green Space Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic
CONCLUSION: Proximity to blue or green spaces is associated with more frequent physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health promotion efforts should include equitable strategies to improve accessibility to blue and green spaces.PMID:38580226 | DOI:10.1177/08901171241244892 (Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP)
Source: American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Emily J Nicklett Bonita B Sharma Alexander Testa Source Type: research