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Archives of Public Health

Issue 1/2024

Content (72 Articles)

Open Access Public Health Research

Informing social media analysis for public health: a cross-sectional survey of professionals

Becky K. White, Elisabeth Wilhelm, Atsuyoshi Ishizumi, Surangani Abeyesekera, Alhassan Pereira, Brian Yau, Aleksandra Kuzmanovic, Tim Nguyen, Sylvie Briand, Tina D. Purnat

Open Access Human Papillomavirus Research

Barriers and facilitators to the HPV vaccine: a multicenter qualitative study of French general practitioners

Arthur Tron, Vincent Schlegel, Juliette Pinot, Sébastien BRUEL, Marie Ecollan, Josselin Le Bel, Louise Rossignol, Aurélie Gauchet, Amandine Gagneux-Brunon, Judith Mueller, Anne-Sophie Banaszuk, Nathalie Thilly, Serge Gilberg, Henri Partouche

Open Access Overweight Research

Beyond correlates: the social gradient in childhood overweight

Lina Hermeling, Jürgen M. Steinacker, Susanne Kobel

Open Access Research

Assessment of ultra processed foods consumption in Senegal: validation of the Nova-UPF screener

Saliou Diombo Kébé, Adama Diouf, Papa Mamadou Dit Doudou Sylla, Kalidou Kane, Caroline dos Santos Costa, Fernanda Helena Marrocos Leite, Giovanna Calixto Andrade, Abdou Badiane, Jean-Claude Moubarac, Nicole Idohou-Dossou, Carlos Augusto Monteiro

Open Access COVID-19 Research

Changes in emergency department visits and mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective analysis of 956 hospitals

Mahya Razimoghadam, Mehdi Yaseri, Mohammad Effatpanah, Rajabali Daroudi

Open Access Influenza Research

Comparative analysis of COVID-19 and influenza prevalence among Egyptian pilgrims returning from Hajj and Umrah in 2022: epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and genomic sequencing

Amr Kandeel, Manal Fahim, Ola Deghedy, Hala BahaaEldin, Wael H. Roshdy, Mohamed Kamal Khalifa, Ahmed Kandeil, Rabeh El Shesheny, Amel Naguib, Mohamad AbdelFatah, Salma Afifi, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar

Open Access Research

Transcultural adaptation and validation of a Korea version of Pedi-IKDC questionnaire

Woo Sub Kim, Seung Hyun Won, Seo Ho Moon, Min Joon Oh, Moon Seok Park, Ki Hyuk Sung

Open Access Research

Differences in quality of life and fitness level among men and women in the adulthood: a cross-sectional analysis

Celia Alvarez-Bueno, Alicia del Saz-Lara, Ivan Cavero-Redondo, Eva Rodriguez-Gutierrez, Marta Gonzalez-Molinero, Bruno Bizzozero-Peroni, Carlos Pascual-Morena, Maribel Luceron Lucas-Torres

Open Access COVID-19 Research

Experiences of Spanish out-of-hospital emergency workers with high levels of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Susana Navalpotro-Pascual, María Paz Matellán-Hernández, Elena Pastor-Benito, Raúl Soto-Cámara, Rosa M Cárdaba-García, Noemi García-Santa-Basilia, Henar Onrubia-Baticón, Vinita Mahtani-Chugani

Open Access Research

First report card on physical activity for children and adolescents in Slovakia: a comprehensive analysis, international comparison, and identification of surveillance gaps

Peter Bakalár, Lenka Hnidková, Beáta Ružbarská, Pavel Ružbarský, Terézia Kovalik Slančová, Jaroslava Kopčáková, Michaela Kostičová, Aleš Gába

Open Access Research

Green tea consumption and incidence of cardiovascular disease in type 2 diabetic patients with overweight/obesity: a community-based cohort study

Bingyue Liu, Shujun Gu, Jin Zhang, Hui Zhou, Jian Su, Sudan Wang, Qian Sun, Zhengyuan Zhou, Jinyi Zhou, Chen Dong

Open Access Research

Process evaluation of an integrated community-based intervention for promoting health equity in children in a new residential development area

Stephan Voss, Julia Bauer, Caroline Jung-Sievers, Graham Moore, Eva Rehfuess, Valerie Zu Rhein, Michaela Coenen

Open Access Research

Prevalence of dyslipidemia and associated factors in sedentary occupational population from Shanghai: a cross-sectional study

Dongxing Gu, Dandan Wang, Qinzhong Zhu, Li Luo, Tiantian Zhang

Open Access Research

Prevalence of undiagnosed metabolic syndrome using three different definitions and identifying associated risk factors among apparently healthy adults in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross-sectional survey in the year 2022

Syed Omair Adil, Kamarul Imran Musa, Fareed Uddin, Asima Khan, Irfanullah Khan, Areebah Shakeel, Kashif Shafique, Md Asiful Islam

Open Access Breast Cancer Systematic Review

“For and against” factors influencing participation in personalized breast cancer screening programs: a qualitative systematic review until March 2022

Celmira Laza, Ena Niño de Guzmán, Montserrat Gea, Merideidy Plazas, Margarita Posso, Montserrat Rué, Xavier Castells, Marta Román

Open Access Comment

Fostering collective leadership to improve integrated primary care: lessons learned from the PriCARE program

Catherine Hudon, Mireille Lambert, Kris Aubrey-Bassler, Maud-Christine Chouinard, Shelley Doucet, Vivian R. Ramsden, Joanna Zed, Alison Luke, Mathieu Bisson, Dana Howse, Charlotte Schwarz, Donna Rubenstein, Jennifer Taylor

Open Access Research

The rehabilitation workforce in Brazil

Taciana Rocha dos Santos Sixel, Debora Bernardo, Arthur de Almeida Medeiros, Aylene Bousquat, Paulo Henrique dos Santos Mota, Ana Carolina Basso Schmitt

Open Access Addiction Research

Co-occurrence of habit-forming risk behaviors and their socio-demographic, health status and lifestyle determinants: a population-based cross-sectional study

Junko Kose, Pauline Duquenne, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Mathilde Touvier, Léopold K. Fezeu, Valentina A. Andreeva

Open Access Research

Health and medical experience of migrant workers: qualitative meta-synthesis

Hyun-Jin Cho, Kyoungrim Kang, Kyo-Yeon Park

Open Access Research

The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries

Roy Rillera Marzo, Hana W. Jun Chen, Absar Ahmad, Hui Zhu Thew, Ja Shen Choy, Chee Han Ng, Chen Loong Alyx Chew, Petra Heidler, Isabel King, Rajeev Shrestha, Farzana Rahman, Jehan Akhter Rana, Tornike Khoshtaria, Arian Matin, Nugzar Todua, Burcu Küçük Biçer, Erwin Faller, Randy A. Tudy, Aries Baldonado, Criselle Angeline Penamante, Rafidah Bahari, Delan Ameen Younus, Zjwan Mohammed Ismail, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shehu Muhammad Hassan, Rahamatu Shamsiyyah Iliya, Asari E. Inyang, Theingi Maung Maung, Win Myint Oo, Ohnmar Myint, Anil Khadka, Swosti Acharya, Soe Soe Aye, Thein Win Naing, Myat Thida Win, Ye Wint Kyaw, Pramila Pudasaini Thapa, Josana Khanal, Sudip Bhattacharya, Khadijah Abid, Mochammad Fahlevi, Mohammed Aljuaid, Radwa Abdullah El-Abasir, Mohamed E. G. Elsayed

Open Access Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Patients’ perspectives on adherence to cardiovascular screening consultation and lifestyle changes

Julie Katrine Karstensen, Ann Bremander, Katrine Engholm Nielsen, Jette Primdahl, Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen

Open Access Study Protocol

Validation and evaluation of school-based mental health literacy training program "The Guide Cymru" in Iranian adolescent students aged 13–15: study protocol

Batool Zeidabadi, Mahsa Khodayarian, Reza Sadeghi, Sara Jambarsang, Mina mohseni

Open Access COVID-19 Vaccination Research

Public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccine certificates in Canada: a time series study

David T. Zhu, Steven Hawken, Mohamed Serhan, Frank Graves, Jeff Smith, Kumanan Wilson

Open Access Vaccination Research

An exploration of COVID-19 vaccination models for newcomer refugees and immigrants in Calgary, Canada

Fariba Aghajafari, Laurent Wall, Amanda M. Weightman, Alyssa Ness, Deidre Lake, Krishna Anupindi, Gayatri Moorthi, Bryan Kuk, Maria Santana, Annalee Coakley

Open Access Vaccination Research

Effectiveness of educational interventions for healthcare workers on vaccination dialogue with older adults: a systematic review

Manuela Dominique Wennekes, Tímea Almási, Renske Eilers, Fruzsina Mezei, Zsuzsanna Ida Petykó, Aura Timen, Zoltán Vokó

Open Access Research

Operational strategies for achieving comprehensive cancer center community outreach and engagement objectives: impact and logic models

Folakemi T. Odedina, Manisha Salinas, Monica Albertie, Doug Murrell, Kristin Munoz

Open Access Research

Exploring therapeutic communication in managing chronic non-communicable diseases: a mixed-method study in Ghana

Ethel Rhodaline Ameworwor, Hubert Amu, Robert Kokou Dowou, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Selasi Amu, Luchuo Engelbert Bain

Open Access Study Protocol

Appropriate Prescribing for older adults with Multimorbidity (Pro-M): protocol for a feasibility study

Jia Ying Tang, Poh Hoon June Teng, Christine Yuanxin Chen, Keng Teng Tan, Wendy Ang, Sabrina Lau, Alexis Guat Cheng Ang, Kay Khine Kyaw, Xin Yong Tay, Wan Min Stephanie Lim, Wrenzie Del Valle Espeleta, Huimin Lin, Yew Yoong Ding, Penny Lun

Open Access COVID-19 Vaccination Research

Estimating COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in pregnant and lactating women: a cross-sectional study in Lebanon

Dana Zayoud, Chadia Haddad, Dalia Khachman, Roula Ajrouche, Nathalie Lahoud

Open Access Study Protocol

Integrating perspectives of transgender and gender-diverse youth, family members, and professionals to support their health and wellbeing – a mixed-method study protocol

Julie Servais, Bram Vanhoutte, Sara Aguirre-Sánchez-Beato, Isabelle Aujoulat, Cynthia Kraus, Guy T’Sjoen, Sandra Tricas-Sauras, Isabelle Godin

Open Access Study Protocol

The ENJOY Seniors Exercise Park IMP-ACT project: IMProving older people’s health through physical ACTivity: a hybrid II implementation design study protocol

Pazit Levinger, Marcia Fearn, Bronwyn Dreher, Adrian Bauman, Natasha K. Brusco, Andrew Gilbert, Sze-Ee Soh, Elissa Burton, Lisa James, Keith D. Hill

Open Access Research

Process and outcome evaluation of a social norms approach intervention on alcohol use among Flemish university students: a quasi-experimental study

Hanna van Roozendaal, Katleen Derickx, Koen Ponnet, Benedicte Deforche, Annelies Thienpondt, Inge Glazemakers, Stijn Verhulst, Jozef De Dooy, Nico van der Lely, Guido Van Hal

Open Access COVID-19 Research

Gender health care inequalities in health crisis: when uncertainty can lead to inequality

Isabel Aguilar-Palacio, Blanca Obón-Azuara, Sara Castel-Feced, Sara Malo, Julia Teresa, María José Rabanaque

Open Access Aura Correction

Correction: Effectiveness of educational interventions for healthcare workers on vaccination dialogue with older adults: a systematic review

Manuela Dominique Wennekes, Tímea Almási, Renske Eilers, Fruzsina Mezei, Zsuzsanna Ida Petykó, Aura Timen, Zoltán Vokó

Open Access Research

Trapped in vicious cycles: unraveling the health experiences and needs of adults living with socioeconomic insecurity

Sanne E. Verra, Maartje P. Poelman, Andrea L. Mudd, John de Wit, Carlijn B.M. Kamphuis

Open Access Climate Change Research

Health impacts of a cold wave and its economic loss assessment in China’s high-altitude city, Xining

Zhenxu Ning, Shuzhen He, Xinghao Liao, Chunguang Ma, Jing Wu

Open Access Research

Childhood migration experience and adult health: evidence from China’s rural migrants

Xiaohong Li, Shiyan Qiao, Dongying Zhang

Open Access Dementia Research

Factors influencing the commissioning and implementation of health and social care interventions for people with dementia: commissioner and stakeholder perspectives

Rachael Tucker, Robert Vickers, Emma J. Adams, Clare Burgon, Juliette Lock, Sarah E. Goldberg, John Gladman, Tahir Masud, Elizabeth Orton, Stephen Timmons, Rowan H. Harwood

Open Access Research

“We’re sinking”: a qualitative interview-based study on stakeholder perceptions of structural and process limitations to the Canadian healthcare system

Jeanna Parsons Leigh, Stephana Julia Moss, Sara J. Mizen, Cynthia Sriskandarajah, Emily A. FitzGerald, Amity E. Quinn, Fiona Clement, Brenlea Farkas, Alexandra Dodds, Melanie Columbus, Henry T. Stelfox

Open Access Research

A study about the impact of indoor air pollution on cognitive function among middle-aged and older adult people in India

Subhadeep Saha, Priya Das, Tanu Das, Partha Das, Tamal Basu Roy

Open Access Buprenorphine Study Protocol

Protocol for the development of a consensus practice guideline To address clinical and regulatory barriers to buprenorphine dispensing in community pharmacy

Tyler J. Varisco, Hannah Fish, Joshua Bolin, David Dadiomov, Lucas G. Hill, Ekere J. Essien, Matthew A. Wanat, Diane Ginsburg, Jeanne Waggener, Sahar Yazdanfard, Juhyeon Song, Whanhui Chi, Douglas Thornton

Open Access Hypertension Research

The cost-efficacy of a healthy food box for managing hypertension within a native American population: a group randomized controlled trial

Austin Henderson, Robert Rosenman, Amber L. Fyfe-Johnson, Tori Taniguchi, Joy Standridge, Tyra Shackleford, Clemma J. Muller, Jason G Umans, Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan

Open Access Vaccination Research

Determinants of COVID-19 vaccination intention in Central and Eastern Europe: A cross-sectional study in Poland, Romania, and Slovenia

Ana Slavec, Magdalena Iwanowska, Katarzyna Bałandynowicz-Panfil, Șerban Olah, Mojca Šoštarič Zvonar, Janez Štebe, Małgorzata Łosiewicz

Open Access Research

Demographic and economic inequality of antenatal care coverage in 4 African countries with a high maternal mortality rate

Winini Belay, Amanuel Belay, Tariku Mengesha, Mizan Habtemichael

Open Access Stroke Research

Exploring different stroke populations’ information needs: a cross-sectional study in England

Allam Harfoush, Kausik Chatterjee, Elizabeth Deery, Hanady Hamdallah

Open Access Research

The effect of web-based education on self-care behaviors in cardiovascular patients: application of the pender’s health promotion model

Homamodin Javadzade, Hakime Vahedparast, Azime Khodaminasab, Rahim Tahmasebi, Mahnoush Reisi, Jamile Kiani

Open Access Affective Disorder Research

Fidelity and acceptability of implementation strategies developed for adherence to a clinical pathway for screening, assessment and management of anxiety and depression in adults with cancer

Sharon He, Heather Shepherd, Phyllis Butow, Joanne Shaw, Marnie Harris, Mona Faris, Afaf Girgis, Philip Beale, Phyllis Butow, Josephine Clayton, Jessica Cuddy, Fiona Davies, Haryana Dhillon, Mona Faris, Liesbeth Geerligs, Afaf Girgis, Peter Grimison, Thomas Hack, Marnie Harris, Sharon He, Brian Kelly, Patrick Kelly, Laura Kirsten, Toni Lindsay, Melanie Lovell, Tim Luckett, Lindy Masya, Michael Murphy, Jill Newby, Don Piro, Melanie Price, Nicole Rankin, Joanne Shaw, Tim Shaw, Heather Shepherd, Rosalie Viney, Jackie Yim, Nicole Rankin

Open Access Breast Cancer Research

Breast cancer incidence, stage distribution, and treatment shifts during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide population-level study

Hanna M. Peacock, Lien van Walle, Geert Silversmit, Patrick Neven, Sileny N. Han, Nancy Van Damme

Open Access Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Research

Knowledge and attitudes towards performing resuscitation among seniors - a population-based study

Tomasz Kłosiewicz, Sandra Śmigasiewicz, Hanna Cholerzyńska, Wiktoria Zasada, Adam Czabański, Mateusz Puślecki

Open Access Research

Electronic prescription systems in Greece: a large-scale survey of healthcare professionals’ perceptions

Margarita Grammatikopoulou, Ioulietta Lazarou, George Giannios, Christina Asimina Kakalou, Martha Zachariadou, Maria Zande, Haralampos Karanikas, Eleftherios Thireos, Thanos G. Stavropoulos, Pantelis Natsiavas, Spiros Nikolopoulos, Ioannis Kompatsiaris

Open Access COVID-19 Research

Perceived ageism and psychosocial outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic

André Hajek, Hans-Helmut König

Open Access Research

Cancer awareness and its related factors among junior high and high school teachers in Japan: a cross-sectional survey

Kumi Suzuki, Naoko Hayashi, Masako Yamanaka, Yoko Minamiguchi, Eiko Yamauchi, Akiko Fukawa, Yasuhiro Tsuda, Yasuhito Fujisaka, Tomoki Doi, Yuko Tomari

Open Access Research

Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and associated factors in the adult population of Belgium: a general population cohort study between March 2021 and April 2022

Johan Van der Heyden, Victoria Leclercq, Els Duysburgh, Laura Cornelissen, Isabelle Desombere, Inge Roukaerts, Lydia Gisle