IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 407: A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Effects of Teledentistry on Costs and Oral-Health Outcomes
odrigo Mariño Teledentistry offers possibilities for improving efficiency and quality of care and supporting cost-effective healthcare systems. This umbrella review aims to synthesize existing systematic reviews on teledentistry and provide a summary of evidence of its clinical- and cost-effectiveness. A comprehensive search strategy involving various teledentistry-related terms, across seven databases, was conducted. Articles published until 24 April 2023 were considered. Two researchers independently reviewed titles, abstracts and full-text articles. The quality of the included reviews was critically appraised with ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Janneke F. M. Scheerman Alaa H. Qari Benoit Varenne Harmen Bijwaard Laura Swinckels Nicolas Giraudeau Berno van Meijel Rodrigo Mari ño Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 408: Investigation of Underlying Association between Anthropometric and Cardiorespiratory Fitness Markers among Overweight and Obese Adolescents in Canada
Conclusions: Individually, WC or WHtR seem to be better markers for evaluating cardiometabolic risk than BMI during adolescence. However, CRF showed comparable importance to anthropometric markers in determining cardiometabolic risk. The simultaneous inclusion of anthropometric and CRF markers provides a better picture of the global cardiometabolic risk in adolescents. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Mario Leone Hung Tien Bui Emilia Kalinova Jean Lemoyne Dominic Gagnon Luc L éger Georges Larivi ère Maxime Allisse Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 409: A Settings and Systems Approach to Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of People with an Intellectual Disability
e Research has shown that people with an intellectual disability have higher rates of certain preventable health conditions and a higher rate of avoidable mortality relative to the general population. With respect to health behaviours, they also have lower levels of physical activity and poorer nutrition. Despite the increased health needs, this population cohort is less likely to have the opportunity to participate in health promotion programs. The interventions that have been delivered are programmatic and individual in focus and have lacked a broader ecological and settings focus, which makes them very difficult to ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Andrew Joyce Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 410: Effectiveness of Point of Entry Health Screening Measures among Travelers in the Detection and Containment of the International Spread of COVID-19: A Review of the Evidence
This study was registered under PROSPERO and followed PRISMA guidelines in which the literature between 2019 and 2022 was retrieved from Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, Global Health, CINAHL, Embase, Google Scholar and international organizations. A total of 33,744 articles were screened for eligibility, from which 43 met the inclusion criteria. The modeling studies predicted POE screening able to detect COVID-19 in a range of 8.8% to 99.6%, while observational studies indicated a detection rate of 2% to 77.9%, including variants of concern depending on the screening method employed. The literature also indicated these mea...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Remidius Kamuhabwa Kakulu Esther Gwae Kimaro Emmanuel Abraham Mpolya Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 406: Human Health Effects of Oral Exposure to Chromium: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiological Evidence
i The toxicity and carcinogenicity of hexavalent chromium via the inhalation route is well established. However, a scientific debate has arisen about the potential effects of oral exposure to chromium on human health. Epidemiological studies evaluating the connection between ingested chromium and adverse health effects on the general population are limited. In recent years, a wealth of biomonitoring studies has emerged evaluating the associations between chromium levels in body fluids and tissues and health outcomes. This systematic review brings together epidemiological and biomonitoring evidence published over the pa...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Eleni Sazakli Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 405: & ldquo;Death Is a Possibility for Those without Shelter & rdquo;: A Thematic Analysis of News Coverage on Homelessness and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada
IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 405: “Death Is a Possibility for Those without Shelter”: A Thematic Analysis of News Coverage on Homelessness and the 2021 Heat Dome in Canada International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph21040405 Authors: Emily J. Tetzlaff Farah Mourad Nicholas Goulet Melissa Gorman Rachel Siblock Sean A. Kidd Mariya Bezgrebelna Glen P. Kenny Among the most vulnerable to the health-harming effects of heat are people experiencing homelessness. However, during the 2021 Heat Dome, the deadliest extreme heat event (EHE) recorded in Canada ...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Emily J. Tetzlaff Farah Mourad Nicholas Goulet Melissa Gorman Rachel Siblock Sean A. Kidd Mariya Bezgrebelna Glen P. Kenny Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 400: Smoking, Lung Cancer Stage, and Prognostic Factors —Findings from the National Lung Screening Trial
Conclusion: The current findings indicate smoking behaviors at diagnosis may affect lung cancer stage and prognosis. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Junjia Zhu Steven Branstetter Philip Lazarus Joshua Muscat Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 402: Revisiting Urban Street Planning and Design Factors to Promote Walking as a Physical Activity for Middle-Class Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome in Cairo, Egypt
This study is particularly relevant for cities in the Global South that are facing similar challenges. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Abusaada Elshater Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 403: Study on Psychological Stress Perceived among Employees in an Italian University during Mandatory and Voluntary Remote Working during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions: Remote working is a type of working that has both advantages and disadvantages. An advantage is undoubtedly a better work–life balance; however, the risks of technostress, workaholism, increased sedentary behaviour, and social isolation are negative aspects. This study provides an indicative overview of the psychological state related to remote working in a university setting during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The study might therefore serve as a starting point for further research on the impact of remote working on self-reported psychological well-being, especially in the university environment. (S...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tobia Vittorini Di Battista D ’Onofrio Mastrangeli Di Benedetto Fabiani Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 404: Depression Treatment in Pregnancy: Is It Safe, or Is It Not?
Franca Cavaliere Prenatal depression carries substantial risks for maternal and fetal health and increases susceptibility to postpartum depression. Untreated depression in pregnancy is correlated with adverse outcomes such as an increased risk of suicidal ideation, miscarriage and neonatal growth problems. Notwithstanding concerns about the use of antidepressants, the available treatment options emphasize the importance of specialized medical supervision during gestation. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a brief literature review on the main antidepressant drugs and their effects on pregnancy, assessing their r...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Vitalba Gallitelli Rita Franco Sofia Guidi Ludovica Puri Marco Parasiliti Annalisa Vidiri Georgios Eleftheriou Federica Perelli Anna Franca Cavaliere Tags: Review Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 400: Smoking, Lung Cancer Stage, and Prognostic Factors & mdash;Findings from the National Lung Screening Trial
Conclusion: The current findings indicate smoking behaviors at diagnosis may affect lung cancer stage and prognosis. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Junjia Zhu Steven Branstetter Philip Lazarus Joshua E. Muscat Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 401: The Associations of Physical Activity and Health-Risk Behaviors toward Depressive Symptoms among College Students: Gender and Obesity Disparities
ngli Gu Engaging in health-risk behaviors (HRBs) may be correlated with depressive symptoms among college students, but these relationships require more research. The purpose of this study was to examine the associations of physical activity levels (i.e., light [LPA] and moderate–vigorous [MVPA]) and HRBs (i.e., sedentary behavior [screen-based and non-screen-based behavior] and cigarette and e-cigarette tobacco use) with depressive symptoms in a sample of college students. Physical activity levels and HRBs were assessed through validated questionnaires. In total, 366 students participated (Mage = 22.59 &...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Samantha Moss Xiaoxia Zhang Ziyad Ben Taleb Xiangli Gu Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 399: Investigating the Risk of Patient Manual Handling Using the Movement and Assistance of Hospital Patients Method among Hospital Nurses in Botswana
Conclusions: There was a high prevalence of LBP in this study, which was corroborated by the MAPO index data. This has demonstrated the value of the MAPO index in forecasting the risk of patient manual handling. The findings might help Botswana formulate policies intended to address ergonomic preventive measures, directed towards reducing the MAPO index score by addressing the single risk determinants. (Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kagiso Kgakge Paul Kiprono Chelule Morris Kahere Themba Geoffrey Ginindza Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 398: Barriers Affecting Breastfeeding Practices of Refugee Mothers: A Critical Ethnography in Saskatchewan, Canada
i Refugee mothers are vulnerable to cultural stereotyping and socioeconomic hardships when they migrate to a new country. This vulnerability often has a negative impact on refugee mothers’ breastfeeding practices. Saskatchewan is one of the growing provinces in Canada that has a noticeable increase in refugee population with young children and limited availability of healthcare settings with baby-friendly status. Considering existing gaps in knowledge, this critical ethnographic study aimed to explore barriers that impede the breastfeeding practices of refugee mothers in Saskatchewan. After seeking ethics...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Shela Akbar Ali Hirani Tags: Article Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 21, Pages 397: Improving Retention in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Interventions: An Analysis of Completion Rates across a Multi-Site Trial with Refugee, Migrant, and Host Communities in Latin America
This study examines the relationship between participant characteristics, study setting, and reasons for intervention noncompletion using data from the Entre Nosotras feasibility trial, a community-based MHPSS intervention targeting refugee, migrant, and host community women in Ecuador and Panama that aimed to promote psychosocial wellbeing. Among 225 enrolled women, approximately half completed the intervention, with varying completion rates and reasons for nonattendance across study sites. Participants who were older, had migrated for family reasons, had spent more time in the study community, and were living in Panam&am...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Isabella Fern ández Capriles Andrea Armijos Alejandra Angulo Matthew Schojan Milton L. Wainberg Annie G. Bonz Wietse A. Tol M. Claire Greene Tags: Article Source Type: research