48 articles in this issue
Crescenzo Testa, Marco Salvi, Irene Zucchini, Chiara Cattabiani, Francesco Giallauria, Laura Petraglia, Dario Leosco, Fulvio Lauretani and Marcello Maggio
Atrial Fibrillation can be considered a geriatric syndrome for its prevalence and incidence, its impact on patients’ quality of life, and Health Systems’ economy. The European Society of Cardiology 2024 guidelines introduce a recommendation for maintainin... see more
Anna Baleige and Frédéric Denis
Producing knowledge about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals is a core public health strategy challenge. Yet several systemic limitations arise, notably the exclusion or exploitation of TGD individuals by research systems reproducing systemi... see more
Caterina Caminiti, Francesca Diodati, Matteo Puntoni, Denisa Balan and Giuseppe Maglietta
Swann Arp Adams, Oluwole Adeyemi Babatunde, Whitney E. Zahnd, Peiyin Hung, Karen E. Wickersham, Nathaniel Bell and Jan M. Eberth
Travel to and from distant cancer treatment facilities can place a significant burden on cancer patients, particularly rural and minority survivors. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to examine the association between patient travel distance and ... see more
Fatimah Maria Tadjoedin, Yuniarti Soeroso, Adityo Widaryono, Natalina Haerani, Yun Yee Amber Lee, Charles R. Parkinson, Sheryl S. L. Tan, Aida Gadzhieva-Moore, Rachel Lee-Yin Tan and Vandana Garg
Dede K. Teteh-Brooks, Marissa Ericson, Traci N. Bethea, Lenna Dawkins-Moultin, Nicole Sarkaria, Jared Bailey, Adana A. M. Llanos and Susanne Montgomery
Personal care products containing toxic chemicals (e.g., endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may increase breast cancer risk, especially for Black women who use these products more than other racial groups. There are limited tools that examine the intersectio... see more
Marcos Rogério Bitencourt, Mariá Romanio Bitencourt, Lincoln Luís Silva, Amanda Gubert Alves dos Santos, Pedro Iora, José Anderson Labbado, Mauricio Medeiros Lemos, Luiz Gustavo de Paulo, Júlia Loverde Gabella, Juliana Lourenço Lopes Costa, Hideky Ikeda Dolci, Vinicius Giacomin, Sandra Marisa Pelloso, Maria Dalva de Barros Carvalho and Luciano de Andrade
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs) have high mortality rates, worsened by limited access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This study analyzed OHCA response times, identified areas with prolonged ambulance travel times, and proposed optima... see more
Keely Stenberg and Jennifer Dean
The World Health Organization’s Healthy Cities movement recommends action on the determinants of health and health equity. While economic and ecological circumstances have been studied with respect to health outcomes, research shows that the relationship ... see more
Ann F. Brown, Ariel J. Aguiar Bonfim Cruz, Malayna G. Schwartz, Samantha J. Brooks and Alexa J. Chandler
Normal weight obesity (NWO) is a condition characterized by a normal body mass index (BMI; 18.5–24.9 kg·m-2) yet excess body fat. Those with this condition have an increased risk of cardiometabolic diseases associated with obesity. The prevalence of NWO i... see more
Fatema Zohura, Tahmina Parvin, Kelly Endres, Elizabeth D. Thomas, Zakir Hossain, Kabir Hossain, Jahed Masud, Ismat Minhaj, Sawkat Sarwar, Jamie Perin, Mohammad Bahauddin, Md. Nazmul Islam, Sheikh Daud Adnan, Ahmed Al-Kabir, Abu S. G. Faruque and Christine Marie George
Miriam Kuttikat, Marianne B. Lund, David Chan and Indranil Sahoo
Sri Lankan Tamil refugees have endured over four decades of protracted displacement in southern India. This paper synthesizes findings from four studies conducted between 2005 and 2018 among refugees residing in the Gummidipoondi and Trichy refugee camps ... see more
Tricia J. Johnson, Hugh Vondracek, Teresa Moro, Cameron D. White and Sarah H. Ailey
Engagement in behaviors of concern (BoCs) by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) living in small residential group homes can negatively impact the health, safety, and quality of life of the individuals themselves and others livi... see more
Jinsuk Jeong, Chaewan Kim, Sumin Choi, Hong-Duck Sou and Chan-Ryul Park
This study investigates the effect of urban forests in reducing particulate matter (PM) concentrations and its subsequent impact on the number of asthma care visits. Understanding the mechanisms behind the relationship between the greenness of blocking fo... see more
David De Ridder, Anshu Uppal, Serguei Rouzinov, Julien Lamour, María-Eugenia Zaballa, Hélène Baysson, Stéphane Joost, Silvia Stringhini, Idris Guessous and Mayssam Nehme
Background: The post-acute impact of SARS-CoV-2 infections on chronic conditions remains poorly understood, particularly in general populations. Objectives: Our primary aim was to assess the association between SARS-CoV-2 infections and new diagnoses of c... see more
Alexander M. Crizzle, Mackenzie L. McKeown and Ryan Toxopeus
While studies have typically examined the driving habits of young drivers living in large urban cities, few have examined the habits of young drivers living in smaller cities with large rural surrounding areas. Three surveys were disseminated to 193 young... see more
Kate McLellan, Narantsatsral Ganzorigta, Khulan Davaakhuu and Nicolas Spencer
This study examines predictors of life satisfaction in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) college students, who form an underrepresented group in well-being research. In a sample of 128 NH/PI students from a public university in Hawaii, self-rep... see more
Jenny Jinyoung Lee, Christy Nishita and Kathryn L. Braun
Sabrina Fernandes Gonçalves, Arthur Ferreira do Vale, Cauê Vazquez La Scala Teixeira, Joyce Sousa de Oliveira, Jordana Rodrigues Vitória, Juliana Alves Carneiro and Mário Hebling Campos
This study aimed to compare the effects of Pilates (PIL) and whole-body high-intensity interval training (WBHIIT) on the spinal curvature of sedentary women. After being invited, 26 sedentary women aged between 20 and 54 voluntarily agreed to participate ... see more
Cornelius Ayodele Ojo and Traci Rose Rider
“Whence the strength?” This compelling question, posed by Aaron Antonovsky in 1979, sets the stage for understanding the role of sense of coherence (SOC), a human-focused psychosocial concept, in fostering resilience amidst escalating climate-induced disa... see more
Beate Muschalla
Work anxiety is a specific mental health problem that is often associated with sick leave and negative work perception. Until now, there has been hardly any evidence on the more general psychological characteristics of work-anxious people, i.e., in terms ... see more
Thalita Molinos Campos, Mayra Costanti Vilela Campos, Raquel Agnelli Mesquita-Ferari, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, Sandra Kalil Bussadori, Cinthya Cosme Gutierrez Duran, Alexandre Padilha, Aldo Brugnera Júnior, Samir Nammour, Ricardo Scarparo Navarro, Kristianne Porta Santos Fernandes and Lara Jansiski Motta
This study aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of photobiomodulation applied after third molar extraction. Materials and Methods: To evaluate cost-effectiveness, 15 studies were selected for a systematic review and 8 studies for a meta-analysis to det... see more
Anja P. G. Wijnands, Arjen Koppen, Irma de Vries, Dylan W. de Lange and Saskia J. Rietjens
Incidents involving hazardous materials (HAZMAT incidents) can impact human health and the environment. For the development of risk mitigation strategies, it is essential to understand the circumstances of such incidents. A retrospective study (2016–2023)... see more
Charlotte Leemans, Stephan Van den Broucke and Céline Jeitani
Oxana Drapkina, Artemii Molosnov, Denis Tyufilin, Maria Lopatina, Viktor Medvedev, Valeriya Chigrina, Olga Kobyakova, Ivan Deev, Lennert Griese, Doris Schaeffer, Robert Griebler, Polina Tuillet and Anna Kontsevaya
Young-Rock Hong, Haoran Chu, Zhigang Xie and Francis Dalisay
Qing Ni, Hua Dong, Antonios Kaniadakis, Zhili Wang and Chang Ge
Older adults are both vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and uniquely positioned to contribute to climate action. However, their ability and willingness to engage vary significantly due to health disparities, financial constraints, and cultural f... see more
Avery M. Anderson, Sophie Rosenberg, Heather E. Schier, Sarah K. Eskew, Scott B. Harpin, Ashley Brooks-Russell and Christina J. Sun
Though transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth are disproportionately affected by suicide and disordered eating, little research has explored the relationship between the two using state-level data. This exploratory study examined whether disordered ea... see more
Chris Chukwunyere Njoku, Judith Ifunanya Ani and Kezia Batisai
Antonella Pireddu, Alessandro Innocenti, Luca Maurizio Lusuardi, Vincenzo Santalucia and Carla Simeoni
This paper presents the results of an interactive virtual reality (VR) training program aimed at enhancing Health and Safety (H&S) management practices in quarrying operations. The course was designed based on industry best practices, as well as both ... see more
Eric S. Cerino, Monica R. Lininger, Thomasina J. Seaton, Gillian Porter and Julie A. Baldwin
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an established risk factor for accelerated cognitive decline and increased dementia risk. The specific characteristics of TBI (e.g., type of head trauma, presence of a gap in memory, age of onset) that confer the greatest r... see more
Natasha Davidson, Karin Hammarberg and Jane Fisher
Women from Syria and Iraq constitute two of the largest groups of humanitarian visa entrants to Australia in the past 10 years. Barriers to and enablers of preventive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for these women are poorly understood. The aim of t... see more
Karla Farmer-Diaz, Makeda Matthew-Bernard, Sonia Cheetham, Kerry Mitchell, Calum N. L. Macpherson and Maria E. Ramos-Nino
Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a valuable tool for monitoring pathogen spread in communities; however, current protocols mainly target non-enveloped viruses. This study addresses the need for standardized methods to detect both enveloped and non-e... see more
Lucia Ingridy Thorpe, Jefferson Renato Silverio da Silva, Simone Maria Muniz da Silva Bezerra, Marilia Perrelli Valença, Danielle Christine Moura dos Santos, Regina Celia de Oliveira, Fábia Maria de Lima, Claudia Santos Martiniano Sousa, Aurelio Molina da Costa, Rosilane de Lima Brito Magalhães and Isabel Cristina Ramos Vieira Santos
Historically, the use of a face mask has been associated with personal protection during epidemics. However, the type of mask used and the way it is used can affect the level of protection it provides. To analyze the practices of using face masks in the p... see more
Natália Ueda Yamaguchi, Letícia de Almeida, Rúbia Carvalho Gomes Corrêa, Rute Grossi Milani and Mirian Ueda Yamaguchi
Obesity and being overweight are significant risk factors for diseases and disabilities, making it crucial to address malnutrition in all its forms to ensure health and well-being for all, as well as to achieve sustainable development. This study conducte... see more
Liza Diniarizky Putri, Herlina Agustin, Iriana Bakti and Jenny Ratna Suminar
This study investigates the challenges and opportunities in addressing public health issues in the context of stunting in the Baduy community. Baduy is a remote indigenous group in Indonesia. The Indonesian government and NGOs such as SRI and Dompet Dhuaf... see more
Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Ebenezer Mensah Gyimah, Shakila Nur, Juventus Duorinaah, Lilian Frimpomaa and Maria Efstratopoulou
Background: Caregivers play a crucial role in the support and management of individuals experiencing mental health disorders; however, there is a paucity of research concerning the experiences of caregivers of deaf persons diagnosed with any form of menta... see more
Jolanta Klukowska-Rötzler, Fabian Graber, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos, Mairi Ziaka and Dominik A. Jakob
Aim: As the population is aging, falls by older people, in particular falls from four-wheeled walkers (“rollators”), are a growing problem. These falls must be examined by targeted research and interventions that incorporate gender differences. Therefore,... see more
Yuki Nakada and Yuna Seo
This study investigates the relationship between social media use and frailty in older adults, focusing on the influence of social media engagement and various frailty-related factors. A survey was conducted with 103 participants aged 65 and above, who co... see more
Irene Lafarga Previdi, Nobel Hernández Otero, Ana Guzzi Vasques, Ishwara Ayala, Génesis Alvelo Colón, Natacha Guilloty, Jessica Medina, Marielane Cancel-Garcia, José Cordero, Akram N. Alshawabkeh and Carmen Vélez Vega
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic affected access to healthcare and social support. This especially impacted vulnerable populations like pregnant and postpartum women. Purpose: The specific aims of the project are the following: (1) examine the impact of ... see more
Mario Laganovic, Radomir Naumovic, Milena Nikolova, Petar Petrov, Josipa Radic, Igor Mitic and Andreja Marn Pernat
The treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been considerably transformed in the last couple of years. However, effective management of patients with CKD is still not achieved, despite clear guidelines promoting active screening of high-risk patient... see more
Samantha Steinmetz-Wood, Amanda G. Kennedy, Juvena R. Hitt, Kaitlyn Barrett and Matthew P. Gilbert
The effects of climate change on the endocrine system are increasingly recognized. We aimed to evaluate endocrine clinicians’ perspectives on climate change awareness and knowledge, motivation for action, and the need for climate health curricula. We desi... see more
Karina Cardoso Meira, Raphael Mendonça Guimarães, Rafael Tavares Jomar, Cosme Marcelo Furtado Passos da Silva, Fabiana Serpa Braiti and Eder Samuel Oliveira Dantas
This study analyzed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on suicide rates among Brazilian residents, stratified by sex. It examined monthly suicide rates using interrupted time series analysis. Researchers compared the months before the pandemic (January 2... see more
James E. Harrison, Julie Abayomi, Shaima Hassan, Lawrence Foweather, Clare Maxwell, Deborah McCann, Sarah Garbett, Maria Nugent, Daisy Bradbury, Hannah Timpson, Lorna Porcellato, Marian Judd, Anna Chisholm, Nabil Isaac, Beth Wolfenden, Amy Greenhalgh and Paula M. Watson
Despite being well-positioned to promote healthy lifestyles in young children, early years practitioners often face barriers to supporting child weight management. This mixed-methods study aimed to assess the preliminary effectiveness and acceptability of... see more
Dimakatso Althea Ramagole, Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg, Charlotte Cowie, Ritan Mehta, Gopika Ramkilawon, Babette M. Pluim, Gino Kerkhoffs and Vincent Gouttebarge
The aim of this paper is to explore the gynaecological health patterns, contraceptive use, body perception, and motherhood experiences of female professional football players. The participants were recruited via email using FIFPRO (Football Players Worldw... see more
Susan J. Gordon, Nicky Baker, Tania S. Marin and Margie Steffens
People experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness face challenges that result in poorer health outcomes compared to those in stable housing. This study provides the results of over 40 health measures that capture the health status of a group of people in t... see more
Norman Miller
Psychedelic research has experienced a renaissance in recent years, with many researchers exploring the possible therapeutic effects of these drugs. Medical institutions, universities, pharmaceutical companies, and governmental institutions alike have bee... see more
Sonia Butler, Dean Sculley, Derek Santos, Xavier Gironès, Davinder Singh-Grewal and Andrea Coda
Graziella Orrù, Andrea Piarulli, Ciro Conversano, Giovanna Grenno and Angelo Gemignani
Objectives: The mental health and well-being of university students are crucial areas of research due to their significant impact on academic success, personal development, and overall life satisfaction. Since previous research consistently shows that the... see more