Abstract Objective This study aimed to examine the characteristics of assistive device users and influencing factors among disabled elderly in China. Methods A total of 13,510 disabled elderly in Sichuan Province were surveyed. Disability was assessed using the Barthel Activities of Daily Living Scale, mental status, sensory perception, and social engagement evaluation. Univariate analysis and logistic regression analysis were employed to identify the impact factors. Results The prevalence of assistive device utilization among participants was 79.2% (10,700/13,510, 95% CI 78.5%–79.9%), with th ..read more

Abstract Background Migration has challenged society. Most people who move do so for economic reasons, but others move for more tragic reasons. The proportion of female migrants was slightly higher than that of male migrants, partly due to the longer life expectancy of women and the higher demand for female migrants in care-related Jobs. The process may affect migrants' health, particularly in countries where healthcare is associated with high economic costs or insurance availability. A global systematic review of qualitative studies with meta-synthesis was conducted. The results can be used t ..read more

Abstract Background The Social Determinants of Health (SDH) influence the health of people throughout their lives, and can be positive, protective or risk factors for the population and, in turn, biological, psychological, or social. The social environment conditions the health status of the neighborhood, population, and social group, which can be a health asset due to its strong psychosocial and socio-cultural influence. Social capital is a community asset of the healthy neighborhood that must be known in order to promote community health. Objectives The objective is to determine the relation ..read more

Abstract Introduction Neighborhoods are often overlooked as a determinant of health. Among recent research, the focus on “place-based effects,” due to prolonged residential environmental exposure, has been of particular interest. These studies' purpose is to identify and examine how a healthy neighborhood is intentionally created to describe a transferable process-driven theory. Method A classic grounded theory approach was used in these studies. Data sources include individual in-depth interviews, historical documents, and a member-checking focus group, collected over 3-years. Resul ..read more

Abstract Objectives This study aimed to assess the educational needs and analyze the priorities of infection prevention and control (IPC) for community-visiting nurses. Design This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. Sample This study was conducted with 144 visiting nurses working in public health centers and long-term care facilities in South Korea. Method A total of 23 questions in five subcategories were used to measure the current knowledge and perceived importance of IPC in community-visiting nursing. Data were collected from June 23 to October 30, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more

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Abstract Objective Vaccine hesitancy is a global concern and a significant threat to COVID-19 vaccination programs. This study aimed to explore vaccine hesitancy from the perspective of the Indonesian community related to policies and cultural beliefs. Design A descriptive qualitative approach was utilized in this study. Sample Twenty participants were recruited from various settings to ensure the representation of experiences in different contexts in Indonesia. Measurement Audio-recorded, semi-structured, individual, in-depth interviews were carried out. Content analysis was performed to iden ..read more

Abstract Objective The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of environmental health education given at the ninth-grade level on the microplastic pollution awareness level of students. Methods This pretest-posttest experimental study with a randomized control group was conducted between 2022 and 2023 in three high schools in a province in eastern Turkey. The sample of the study consisted of 90 ninth-grade students (experimental group: 45, control group: 45), and the sample magnitude was determined by power analysis. Tools such as the “Personal Information Form” and “Microplastic Po ..read more

Abstract Objective To describe the characteristics of postpartum people who did and did not enroll in a breastfeeding peer-counselor mobile health (mHealth) texting program as well as the issues raised through 2-way texting with peer counselors. Design Pilot intervention study involving two Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women Infants and Children (WIC) sites in the District of Columbia over 1 year. Sample WIC recipients. Measurements Descriptive statistics, comparison of recipients who enrolled or not and qualitative content analysis of text messages. Intervention A breastfeeding ..read more

Abstract Objective To analyze the co-existing patterns of health-related behaviors among children and adolescents at different education stages and the association with obesity. Design Cross-sectional study. Sample A total of 5651 primary and secondary school students were drawn from the National Student Physical Health Survey in 2014 with an average age of 13.53 ± 2.87 years. Measurements Physical measurements and questionnaires were completed, which concluded height, weight, and health-related behaviors (sleep, physical activity, dietary, and screen behavior et al.). Latent pr ..read more