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29-04-2024 | Review Article

Impact of immersive realities and metaverse in the university training for health professions and medicine: a systematic review of preliminary evidence

In recent decades, several educational strategies have been identified to improve the skills of university students and promote learning. Although traditional methods remain the best way to establish the basis of knowledge in the healthcare …

Authors:
S Gholamalishahi, V. I. Barletta, M. V. Manai, F. Battisti, L. Centonze, G. La Torre, A. Mannocci

Open Access 25-04-2024 | Original Article

Patient activation and health literacy in Dutch patients with multiple involved specialties

Medical advancements have resulted in an increase in life expectancy, which has in turn led to a growing number of patients with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), commonly known as multimorbidity (MacMahon and The Academy of Medical Sciences 2018 …

Authors:
Hidde Dijkstra, Liann I. Weil, Y. Vermeeren, M. Verhoeff, Barbara C. van Munster

Open Access 25-04-2024 | Correction

Correction to: Development of nature-related habits and their relation to mental health outcomes during two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based study in Sweden

Authors:
Yannick Klein, Petra Lindfors, Linda L. Magnusson Hanson, Cecilia U. D. Stenfors

Open Access 25-04-2024 | Original Article

The “bubbles”-study: validation of ultra-short scales for the assessment of positive mental health, life satisfaction, and perceived social support

Following dual-factor models (Suldo and Shaffer 2008 ), mental health consists of two distinct but interrelated dimensions: positive dimension and negative dimension (Keyes 2005 ). A status of complete mental health is described by a low level of …

Authors:
Julia Brailovskaia, Tobias Teismann, Lena-Marie Precht, Silvia Schneider, Jürgen Margraf

23-04-2024 | Pre-Eclampsia | Review Article

The association between noise and pregnancy complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pregnancy complications are diseases occurring during pregnancy that are not directly caused by pregnancy. They include a variety of conditions such as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and …

Authors:
Longkang Wang, Xueru Fu, Yang Zhao, Huifang Hu, Tianze Li, Lijun Yuan, Jinli Zhang, Weifeng Huo, Yaobing Chen, Yajuan Gao, Mengmeng Wang, Wenkai Zhang, Yamin Ke, Yuying Wu, Xi Li, Fulan Hu, Ming Zhang, Dongsheng Hu

Open Access 23-04-2024 | Original Article

The importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent mental health problems during crisis situations: evidence from Corona Immunitas Ticino

The contemporary world is witnessing profound changes on various fronts. The rising frequency of epidemic outbreaks and climate crises (Ingle and Mikulewicz 2020 ), coupled with the volatile nature of political landscapes ( 2020 ), are shaping our …

Authors:
Giovanna Pedroni, Anne-Linda Camerini, on behalf of the Corona Immunitas Ticino Study Group

Open Access 22-04-2024 | Review Article

Improving personal, social, and life skills in adolescents: a scoping review of key components in interventions

Adolescents are frequently at the center of social interventions designed to develop or enhance personal, social, and life skills. Such skills encompass a broad spectrum of capabilities, with varied definitions and interpretations. As defined by …

Authors:
Olivier Aromatario, Fanny Velardo, Emma Martel, Delphine Couralet, Linda Cambon, Judith Martin-Fernandez

Open Access 19-04-2024 | Vaccination | Original Article

Evaluation of the relationship between Human Papilloma Virus knowledge level and vaccination in adult individuals: a cross-sectional study

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a double-stranded, non-enveloped DNA virus (Della Fera et al. 2021 ). There are different types of HPV, and Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 lead to high rates of cervical cell abnormalities and anogenital …

Authors:
Nuran Gencturk, Betul Uncu, Aysu Yıldız Karaahmet

Open Access 18-04-2024 | COVID-19 | Original Article

The relationship between benevolence and attitudes towards preventive behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden

The global outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 causing COVID-19 disease emerged in December 2019, leading to a great need for collective actions and accountability. Measures to mitigate the spread of infection such as physical distancing, wearing face masks …

Authors:
Louise Åberg, Walter Osika, Gustav Kollberg, Stefan Einhorn

17-04-2024 | Original Article

A comparative analysis of the challenges to establishing a work–life balance for working fathers and mothers

In recent years, China has been experiencing structural pressure from the “low birth rate and aging population” trend within its population (Xiaoli et al. 2021 ). In 2021, both the national birth rate and natural population increase rate hit record …

Authors:
Leyin Guo, Ligang Wang, Wenbin Gao, Yuanyuan Jin, Mingzhen Liang

17-04-2024 | Original Article

Safe sleep, safe caregivers, and coping with crying: a mixed-methods assessment of the safe baby program in Hillsborough County, Florida

Authors:
Joanna Farrer Mackie, Bola Yusef, Shikha Darnal, Lisa Colen, Jessica Reynolds, Jennifer Marshall

Open Access 17-04-2024 | Review Article

Barriers to adherence to standard precautions among community health workers: a scoping review

In developed countries such as Australia, the UK, and the USA, there has been a growing emphasis on providing healthcare in the home setting. This shift is driven by several factors, including the increasing strain on the conventional …

Authors:
Margaret Dayo Adejumo, Melanie Baker, Davina Porock

17-04-2024 | Review Article

Information and health literacy: could there be any impact on health decision-making among adults?—evidence from North America

Accessing and comprehending information is an essential aspect of making informed decisions. Information and health literacy are two vital skills that can help individuals make knowledgeable choices and enhance their overall well-being. While …

Authors:
Lydia Ogbadu-Oladapo, Kossi Bissadu, Heejun Kim, Daniella LaShaun Smith

Open Access 17-04-2024 | Original Article

Exposure to pornographic material and perpetration of intimate partner violence among young men in Mwanza Tanzania

Men’s perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem that leads to adverse physical and mental health problems in women (García-Moreno and Stöckl 2009 ). The number of women experiencing IPV has remained high …

Authors:
Diana Aloyce, Heidi Stöckl, Neema Mosha, Donati Malibwa, Simon Sichalwe, Ramadhan Hashim, Philip Ayieko, Saidi Kapiga, Gerry Mshana

Open Access 17-04-2024 | Original Article

Rearing a child with a language disorder: parents experiences with speech and language therapy services in 10 countries

Boosting speech language practitioner—parent collaboration remains a key goal in the field. While we know a lot about how therapists understand parents’ needs (Davies et al. 2017 ; Klatte et al. 2019 ), there is less information available on the …

Authors:
Sam Harding, Maja Kelić, Thora Ulfsdottir, Sofia Baena, Julie Feilberg, Kristine M. Jensen de López, Inge S. Klatte, Rena Lyons, Tina C. Mantel, Rama Novogrodsky, Isabel R. Rodriguez-Ortiz, Krisztina Zajdó

17-04-2024 | Mood Disorders | Original Article

Chronic heart conditions linked to depressive symptoms during COVID-19: retrospective findings from the national longitudinal survey of youth 97 cohort

COVID-19 can negatively impact the cardiovascular system. Its influence on individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular/heart issues can lead to more severe health complications, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (Repessé et al.

Author:
Nicholas Lassi

Open Access 15-04-2024 | Review Article

(Data-) Cooperatives in health and social care: a scoping review

Health and social care systems in the European Union (EU) and beyond are currently under pressure. Several reasons lead to a rise in healthcare costs. The medical technical progress combined with demographic developments and thus an increasing …

Authors:
Romy Lauer, Sebastian Merkel, Jennifer Bosompem, Henrike Langer, Peter Naeve, Benjamin Herten, Anja Burmann, Horst Christian Vollmar, Ina Otte, on behalf of the Coop4Health.NRW Consortium

Open Access 15-04-2024 | Original Article

Social participation among residents of serviced housing for older people versus community-dwelling older people in Japan: a propensity score matching analysis

The global population is aging. Between 2015 and 2050, the number of individuals over 60 will rise from 900 million to 2 billion, accounting for 12–22% of the total global population (World Health Organization 2022 ). In response to this …

Authors:
Kenjiro Kawaguchi, Takayuki Ueno, Kazushige Ide, Katsunori Kondo

Open Access 15-04-2024 | Review Article

A systematic review of interventions to improve the diet of children

Healthy eating throughout childhood is important to a child’s growth and development (Bartleman 2019 ). However, there is no simple definition of “healthy eating.” The 2020 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommends a healthy dietary …

Authors:
Henna Muzaffar, Kristen N. Difilipo, Nurgul Fitzgerald, Flora Denton, Rafida Idris, Janet Kurzynske, Karen Chapman-Novakofski

Open Access 09-04-2024 | Nutrition | Review Article

Evaluation of school-based interventions including homework to promote healthy lifestyles: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Physical activity (PA) combined with healthy eating and sleeping habits are essential for many aspects of child health and development, including the prevention of chronic health conditions, such as overweight and obesity (Bull et al. 2020 ; …

Authors:
Alice Masini, Aurelia Salussolia, Alessandra Anastasia, Alberto Grao-Cruces, Giorgia Soldà, Giorgia Zanutto, Stephan Riegger, Raffaela Mulato, David Sánchez-Oliva, Andrea Ceciliani, Sofia Marini, Laura Dallolio