Factors influencing the commissioning and implementation of health and social care interventions for people with dementia: commissioner and stakeholder perspectives
ConclusionSeveral barriers and facilitators for commissioning and implementing health and social care interventions for people with dementia were identified which need to be addressed. Recommended actions to facilitate the commissioning and implementation of dementia friendly services are: 1) map out local needs, 2) evidence the intervention including effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, 3) create/utilise networks with stakeholders, and 4) plan required resources. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Menstrual and reproductive factors associated with risk of breast cancer among Indian women: a cross sectional study from National Family Health Survey, 2019-21
ConclusionThe results of the study confirm the role of menstrual and reproductive factors in breast cancer in Indian women. Therefore, our findings are imperative for developing breast cancer prevention strategies and better preparedness. Creating awareness and providing knowledge on cancer could be key strategies for the reduction of breast cancer in Indian reproductive age group women. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 23, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Childhood migration experience and adult health: evidence from China ’s rural migrants
ConclusionCME can significantly improve adult health, including physical and mental health, and the positive effect is more obvious among women, helping to reduce gender differences in health. For the migration distance, attention can be focused on the long-distance migrating individuals, who should get more support. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health impacts of a cold wave and its economic loss assessment in China ’s high-altitude city, Xining
ConclusionThe findings underscore the vulnerability and economic losses of high-altitude cities to cold spells. Implementing interventions such as improved heating, educational programs, and community support is vital for mitigating these adverse health effects. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Patterns and trends of medicinal poisoning substances: a population-based cohort study of injuries in 0 –11 year old children from 1998–2018
ConclusionsPoisonings from DWRDs decreased by 33%, while paracetamol poisonings increased by 43% during the study period. There was a gradient by area-level socioeconomic deprivation in prescribed medication poisonings, including drugs with withdrawal/dependence risk, but not OTC medication poisonings. Households in more socioeconomically deprived areas have the potential to benefit most from measures to improve safe storage of medicines and are likely to require targeted interventions providing education and safety equipment. In addition, universal promotion of the safe storage of OTC and prescribed medicines must be prov...
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Trapped in vicious cycles: unraveling the health experiences and needs of adults living with socioeconomic insecurity
ConclusionsThis study sheds light on the challenges individuals face in dealing with socioeconomic insecurity, how it may affect their health, and their needs. Gaining perspective for improved socioeconomic security and having accessible professional support tailored to self-identified needs could have health-promoting effects for individuals living with socioeconomic insecurity. It is recommended to integrate professional support and assistance regarding social security into health policies and interventions. In future research, measures of financial strain should be adjusted to include the effort needed to get by. (Sourc...
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The epidemiology of the most frequent cancers in Poland in 2015 –2021 and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer incidence
ConclusionsOur results show a significant decrease in the incidence rate of the most frequent cancers diagnosed in Poland in 2020 compared to 2019. Subsequently, in 2021 the increase of the incidence ratios was noted, most likely due to the gradual reduction of epidemic restrictions. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Does the health information system in Jordan support equity to improve health outcomes? Assessment and recommendations
ConclusionThere are opportunities to make use of Jordan ’s dedication to fairness and its already established strong HIS. Some social determinants of health exist in the HIS, but much more data, information, and effort are needed to integrate the SDHI into the Jordanian HIS. A proposal from a regional initiative has put forward a comprehensive set of i ndicators for integrating SDHI into HIS, which could aid in achieving health equity in Jordan. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 12, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Correction: Effectiveness of educational interventions for healthcare workers on vaccination dialogue with older adults: a systematic review
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Source: Archives of Public Health - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Gender health care inequalities in health crisis: when uncertainty can lead to inequality
ConclusionsThere were gender inequalities in access to and use of health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inequalities were greater in the first waves of the pandemic, but did not disappear. Analysis of health crises must take into account an intersectional gender perspective to ensure equitable health care. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - April 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Process and outcome evaluation of a social norms approach intervention on alcohol use among Flemish university students: a quasi-experimental study
ConclusionsThe study supports the efficacy of an SNA campaign in correcting misperceptions but did not yield an immediate reduction in alcohol consumption. Future research should involve the target group in campaign material development to enhance attractiveness and impact. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 28, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The association of urinary heavy metal exposure with frailty susceptibility and mortality in middle-aged and older adults: a population-based study
AbstractHeavy metals ’ presence as environmental pollutants has a close link to adverse health effects. Frailty, a clinical syndrome hallmarked by elevated vulnerability to stressors, presents a substantial challenge in healthcare. However, the association between exposure to heavy metals and frailty largely remains u nexplored. Utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) spanning 2003–2018 and correlated with the U.S. National Death Index (NDI) from 2019, we investigated mortality outcomes. Logistic regression, Cox regression, Kaplan-Meier survival curves, weighted quantil e-sum (...
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
The ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park IMP-ACT project: IMProving older people ’s health through physical ACTivity: a hybrid II implementation design study protocol
DiscussionThrough the implementation framework design, the ENJOY IMP-ACT is uniquely placed to translate an evidenced-based physical and social activity program into real world settings and increase physical activity among older people. If successful, this program will inform scale up across Australia with the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of older people.Trial registrationThis registration trial is prospectively registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry. Trial numberACTRN12622001256763. Date registered 20/09/2022. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Long-term trends in Alzheimer ’s disease and other dementias deaths with high body mass index in China from 1990 to 2019, and projections up to 2042
ConclusionThe increasing mortality trend from AD and other dementias associated with high BMI highlights the urgent need for policy interventions focused on overweight prevention, particularly vital for addressing the health challenges in China ’s aging population. (Source: Archives of Public Health)
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Primary care involvement in clinical research – prerequisites, motivators, and barriers: results from a study series
ConclusionsResults from the studies presented provide indications as to how GPs perceive clinical research projects and cRCTs as a whole and from their existing project experience, and on the requirements that studies would have to meet for GPs to be willing to participate. In particular, making sure that clinical studies fully conform with GPs would play a major role; this especially applies to freedom to make medical decisions, limitation of documentation obligations, interference in regular practice routine, greater involvement in research planning, and long-term reinforcement in the role of primary care. Clinical resea...
Source: Archives of Public Health - March 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
