The Impact of Negative Moral Character on Health and the Role of Spirituality: A Narrative Literature Review
This study aimed to explore the effects of negative moral character on health and determine the role of spirituality in improving negative  moral traits. This narrative literature review was conducted from 2020 to 2023 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The articles were obtained from the Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. As demonstrated in this narrative literature review, most of the relevant experimental and observational s tudies have found that negative moral character can have significant negative impact on overall health and well-being. Many studies have established the positive role of spirituality in impr...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - April 1, 2024 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research

Understanding food insecurity in Los Angeles county During the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: A qualitative interview study
We report five key findings, which underscore the stress and worry associated with the experience of food insecurity, and the coping strategies people implemented: (1) The pandemic prompted food insecurity as well as stressful shifts in eating behaviors compared to before the pandemic, with some eating much less food, some eating less nutritious food, and some eating much more due to being stuck at home; (2) Buying food became more effortful and financially challenging; (3) government food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was important for reducing food insecurity, but was sometimes insu...
Source: Appetite - March 31, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jose J Scott W ändi Bruine de Bruin Lila Rabinovich Alison Frazzini Kayla de la Haye Source Type: research

Understanding food insecurity in Los Angeles county During the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: A qualitative interview study
We report five key findings, which underscore the stress and worry associated with the experience of food insecurity, and the coping strategies people implemented: (1) The pandemic prompted food insecurity as well as stressful shifts in eating behaviors compared to before the pandemic, with some eating much less food, some eating less nutritious food, and some eating much more due to being stuck at home; (2) Buying food became more effortful and financially challenging; (3) government food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was important for reducing food insecurity, but was sometimes insu...
Source: Appetite - March 31, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Jose J Scott W ändi Bruine de Bruin Lila Rabinovich Alison Frazzini Kayla de la Haye Source Type: research

Therapeutic stance towards persons with psychosis - a Grounded Theory study
CONCLUSION: These findings specify the interpersonal dynamics arising from different stances and their impact on the therapeutic alliance and process. Research is still needed to further understand the characteristics of helpful and hindering therapeutic stances, which should also inform the training of psychotherapists.PMID:38552196 | DOI:10.1080/17482631.2024.2333064 (Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being)
Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being - March 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura Galbusera Ralph Endres Thelke Scholz Emilia Jirku Samuel Thoma Source Type: research

Ghosts and Ghosting in Digital Communications
Am J Pharm Educ. 2024 Mar 27:100692. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100692. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGhosting, professionally and personally, occurs when there is an abrupt end to communication between two individuals without any explanation or when an individual does not follow through on commitments to others associated with their communication. The increase in the available communication channels and speed at which messages can now be transmitted between individuals is resulting in a greater incidence of ghosting or perceived ghosting in our colleges/schools of pharmacy. The impact of ghosting is the disruption of effect...
Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - March 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gayle A Brazeau Evan T Robinson Janet Wolcott Cynthia B Jones Source Type: research

Prevention of child sexual abuse in the United States: Scoping review of United States legislative policies
CONCLUSIONS: Despite decades of legislative action for CSA prevention across the US, only a few studies have assessed the effects of these policies. These findings highlight the need for additional research to ensure that CSA prevention policies such as CSA prevention education in schools and mandated reporting practices are working as intended.PMID:38552558 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106747 (Source: Child Abuse and Neglect)
Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - March 29, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Claire E Helpingstine Valentina C Jadue Zalaquett Catherine A Murphy Melissa T Merrick Wade Fickler Jetta Bernier J Bart Klika Source Type: research

Therapeutic stance towards persons with psychosis - a Grounded Theory study
CONCLUSION: These findings specify the interpersonal dynamics arising from different stances and their impact on the therapeutic alliance and process. Research is still needed to further understand the characteristics of helpful and hindering therapeutic stances, which should also inform the training of psychotherapists.PMID:38552196 | DOI:10.1080/17482631.2024.2333064 (Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being)
Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being - March 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura Galbusera Ralph Endres Thelke Scholz Emilia Jirku Samuel Thoma Source Type: research

Ghosts and Ghosting in Digital Communications
Am J Pharm Educ. 2024 Mar 27:100692. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100692. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGhosting, professionally and personally, occurs when there is an abrupt end to communication between two individuals without any explanation or when an individual does not follow through on commitments to others associated with their communication. The increase in the available communication channels and speed at which messages can now be transmitted between individuals is resulting in a greater incidence of ghosting or perceived ghosting in our colleges/schools of pharmacy. The impact of ghosting is the disruption of effect...
Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - March 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gayle A Brazeau Evan T Robinson Janet Wolcott Cynthia B Jones Source Type: research

Prevention of child sexual abuse in the United States: Scoping review of United States legislative policies
CONCLUSIONS: Despite decades of legislative action for CSA prevention across the US, only a few studies have assessed the effects of these policies. These findings highlight the need for additional research to ensure that CSA prevention policies such as CSA prevention education in schools and mandated reporting practices are working as intended.PMID:38552558 | DOI:10.1016/j.chiabu.2024.106747 (Source: Child Abuse and Neglect)
Source: Child Abuse and Neglect - March 29, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Claire E Helpingstine Valentina C Jadue Zalaquett Catherine A Murphy Melissa T Merrick Wade Fickler Jetta Bernier J Bart Klika Source Type: research

Therapeutic stance towards persons with psychosis - a Grounded Theory study
CONCLUSION: These findings specify the interpersonal dynamics arising from different stances and their impact on the therapeutic alliance and process. Research is still needed to further understand the characteristics of helpful and hindering therapeutic stances, which should also inform the training of psychotherapists.PMID:38552196 | DOI:10.1080/17482631.2024.2333064 (Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being)
Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being - March 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura Galbusera Ralph Endres Thelke Scholz Emilia Jirku Samuel Thoma Source Type: research

Ghosts and Ghosting in Digital Communications
Am J Pharm Educ. 2024 Mar 27:100692. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100692. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGhosting, professionally and personally, occurs when there is an abrupt end to communication between two individuals without any explanation or when an individual does not follow through on commitments to others associated with their communication. The increase in the available communication channels and speed at which messages can now be transmitted between individuals is resulting in a greater incidence of ghosting or perceived ghosting in our colleges/schools of pharmacy. The impact of ghosting is the disruption of effect...
Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - March 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gayle A Brazeau Evan T Robinson Janet Wolcott Cynthia B Jones Source Type: research

Therapeutic stance towards persons with psychosis - a Grounded Theory study
CONCLUSION: These findings specify the interpersonal dynamics arising from different stances and their impact on the therapeutic alliance and process. Research is still needed to further understand the characteristics of helpful and hindering therapeutic stances, which should also inform the training of psychotherapists.PMID:38552196 | PMC:PMC10984242 | DOI:10.1080/17482631.2024.2333064 (Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being)
Source: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being - March 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Laura Galbusera Ralph Endres Thelke Scholz Emilia Jirku Samuel Thoma Source Type: research

Ghosts and Ghosting in Digital Communications
Am J Pharm Educ. 2024 Mar 27:100692. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100692. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTGhosting, professionally and personally, occurs when there is an abrupt end to communication between two individuals without any explanation or when an individual does not follow through on commitments to others associated with their communication. The increase in the available communication channels and speed at which messages can now be transmitted between individuals is resulting in a greater incidence of ghosting or perceived ghosting in our colleges/schools of pharmacy. The impact of ghosting is the disruption of effect...
Source: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education - March 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Gayle A Brazeau Evan T Robinson Janet Wolcott Cynthia B Jones Source Type: research