Editors' acknowledgements for 2018
The editors would like to acknowledge with very many thanks the help of the following reviewers who have assisted us during the year (some on several occasions), between January and December 2018, without whom the journal could not be published. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - December 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
End-of-year report: must do better
Writing this December editorial, it is very difficult to find a positive note and not to share a particularly pessimistic end-of-year report. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - December 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F. Sim, P. Mackie Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Metabolic syndrome and cardiometabolic risk factors among indigenous Malaysians
This study was undertaken to investigate the occurrence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in Orang Asli (OA), the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia. OA consist of Negrito, Proto-Malay, and Senoi groups who collectively comprise only 0.76% of the population of Peninsular Malaysia. Owing to the challenges in accessing their remote villages, these groups are often excluded in larger government health surveys. Although tropical diseases were scourges in the past, with rapid national development, many OA communities have been gradually urbanized. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 30, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F. Aghakhanian, C. Wong, J.S.Y. Tan, L.F. Yeo, A. Ramadas, J. Edo, B.P. Hoh, B.A.K. Khalid, M.E. Phipps Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Zika virus disease —knowledge, attitudes and practices among pregnant women—implications for public health practice
This study aimed to ascertain the knowledge of, attitudes and practices towards Zika virus disease among antenatal clinic attenders in Trinidad and Tobago during the 2016 outbreak. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Pooransingh, R. Parasram, N. Nandram, B. Bhagwandeen, I. Dialsingh Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Changes to country-specific hepatitis A travel vaccination recommendation for UK travellers in 2017 —responding to a vaccine shortage in the national context
A routine review of hepatitis A travel vaccination recommendations was brought forward in June 2017 due to hepatitis A vaccine shortages and a concurrent outbreak in men who have sex with men (MSM). There were three objectives: first, to document the review process for changing the recommendations for the UK travellers in June 2017. Second, to study the impact of these changes on prescribing in general practice in 2017 compared with the previous 5 years. Third, to study any changes in hepatitis A notifications in June –October 2017 compared with the previous 5 years. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: J. Petersen, J. Freedman, L. Ford, M. Gawthrop, H. Simons, M. Edelstein, J. Plunkett, K. Balogun, S. Mandal, D. Patel Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Vape shop location and marketing in the context of the Food and Drug Administration regulation
A range of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDSs; e.g. e-cigarettes, e-hookahs) have emerged in the US market, with rapid increases in use. While ENDSs may facilitate harm reduction in smokers, they may represent risks to health and addiction in the nicotine na ïve. Vape shops account for a substantial proportion of ENDS sales/distribution. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Carla J. Berg Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Implications of changing trekker demographics on travel health in the Annapurna region
The objective is to investigate trekkers' changing demographics, travel patterns and experience of illness in the Annapurna region. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: B. KC, S. Heydon, P. Norris Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Giri-nya-la-nha (talk together) to explore acceptability of targeted smoking cessation resources with Australian Aboriginal women
To engage with health providers and Aboriginal women to understand what educational resources they want and need to support quit smoking attempts during pregnancy in order to develop a comprehensive evidence-based intervention. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M. Bovill, Y. Bar-Zeev, M. Gruppetta, M. Clarke, K. Nicholls, P. O'Mara, B. Bonevski, J. Reath, G. Gould Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Quality of water used in Palestinian hemodialysis centers
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the water quality used in centers in the West Bank, Palestine. The outcomes of this study will reflect the water purification system situation and come up with valuable recommendations to health decision makers. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M. Abualhasan, A. Basim, A. salahat, S. Sofan, M. Al-Atrash Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Risky business this public health
Being in public health, we know a thing or two about risk. Whether it is about individual behaviours, exposure to environmental hazards or contact with bacteria or viruses that are dealt with by healthcare services, we understand how certain things pose a risk to our health. At least as important, as population practitioners, we have an insight into what actions may militate the harm which such risks pose. Understanding the risk and how it can be more effectively managed is a theme which runs through this November issue of Public Health. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - November 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: P. Mackie, F. Sim Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The dynamics and determinants of household shared sanitation cleanliness in a heterogeneous urban settlement in Southwest Nigeria
The study assessed the behavioural contexts of household shared sanitation (SS), the factors that could enhance its cleanliness and sustainable maintenance in the study area. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 31, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: O.O. Aluko, E.O. Oloruntoba, U.A. Chukwunenye, E.U. Henry, E. Ojogun Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Measuring the relationships between adverse childhood experiences and educational and employment success in England and Wales: findings from a retrospective study
This study examines the association between ACEs and poor educational outcomes, before considering the impact of ACEs and education on employment in adulthood. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 31, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: K. Hardcastle, M.A. Bellis, K. Ford, K. Hughes, J. Garner, G. Ramos Rodriguez Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Hospitalisation of ambulatory care sensitive conditions and access to primary care in Portugal
Our aim is to study the relationship between the incidence of hospitalisations of ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) in small geographic areas and characteristics of the primary care delivery system that are associated with access to care such as travel time to the provider, volume of resources and patient –doctor ties. We try to assess the relative importance of access barriers and draw useful implications for healthcare planning policy. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 31, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: C.S. Carneiro Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Assessment of tobacco control advocacy behavioural capacity among public health faculty and students: a cluster intervention study
This study assessed the outcomes of a tobacco control advocacy behavioural capacity (ABC) –building programme among public health faculty and students in China. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: D. Wu, T. Yang, F.A. Stillman, W. Guo, H. Zhou, X. Feng Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Impact of parental incarceration on neonatal outcomes and newborn home environments: a case –control study
Parental incarceration (PI) is a prevalent adverse childhood experience (ACE) that has been linked to numerous social, emotional, and health problems in childhood and adulthood. A growing body of research has emphasized the importance of the timing of parent's incarceration on developmental outcomes. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - October 27, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: D.H. Dallaire, A. Woodards, C. Kelsey Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
