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Encouraging consumer behaviors most likely to optimize health potentials (physical and psychosocial) through health information, preventive programs, and access to medical care.
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While individual interest has been widely associated with student engagement across academic domains, its role in specialized physical education courses like gymnastics remains underexplored in Philippine higher education. This study examined the association between students’ individual interest in gymnastics and their study engagement in the subje...
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Introduction: Health education in Morocco, integrated into school programs since 1971, promotes personal development, autonomy, and respect for others. While immunology can serve as a vehicle for this education, official texts and political will alone are insufficient to fully engage all stakeholders in the national education system. Methods: This...
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The article presents a discussion on the relationship between urban mobility and health. A qualitative methodology was used to understand perceptions and representations of the concept of active city and promotion of quality of life in the constitution of a healthy city. A content analysis of the transcripts of 31 semi-structured interviews was car...
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The prevention of thalassemia, particularly through early detection, is a significant concern that is currently inadequately addressed in Indonesia, where the condition is not widely comprehended. To develop effective family- and community-based health promotions and interventions, it is crucial to consider the perceptions and hopes that patients’...
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Objective: To analyze the reasons for participation and retention of older adults who suffered at least two falls in the previous year in an online multidisciplinary case management program for fall prevention, delivered remotely. Methods: Qualitative and observational study conducted in Brazil between 2021 and 2023, with 50 participants. Inclusion...
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Zusammenfassung Bedingungen für ein gesundes Aufwachsen zu gestalten ist wesentlicher Bestandteil der kommunalen Daseinsvorsorge. Gesundheitliche Chancen von Kindern und Jugendlichen sind auch in Deutschland wesentlich von der sozioökonomischen Lage der Familie bestimmt. Kinder- und Jugendhilfe ist zur Zusammenarbeit mit allen, deren Tätigkeit sich...
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This study presents an application of artificial intelligence for the early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) through analyzing vocal emissions. Using audio processing techniques and machine learning, we analyzed 30 vocal recordings from individuals in vulnerable communities in Guerrero, Mexico. These recordings included cli...
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A Extensão Universitária é uma prática essencial na integração entre universidade e sociedade, especialmente em comunidades socialmente vulneráveis. Um exemplo dessa atuação é o projeto “Inserção de Ações em Saúde Bucal junto à Pastoral da Criança”, desenvolvido pelo grupo PET Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), que promove ações...
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Hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition among Filipinos and is one of the leading causes of mortality, as it does not commonly manifest itself. The cornerstone of recommended care for hypertension is early detection, lifestyle changes, and medication adherence. However, adopting health-promoting behaviors is not as easy as it seems, for it is...
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Background. De récentes et déjà nombreuses études démontrent que la littératie en santé est la variable la plus importante du 21e siècle pour prédire l’état de santé d’une personne, d’une ville et pour l’évaluation de l’efficacité des politiques de santé publique des États. Concernant les maladies cardiovasculaires, il a été démontré qu’avoir les...
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Objectives The I AM Frontier cohort was set up to support proof-of-concepts aimed at personalized prevention and health promotion. The study was designed to identify patterns, markers and processes involved in the spectrum between health and early disease onset, with the aim of generating actionable insights in a clinical setting. Study design A p...
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La educación sexual es un aspecto fundamental en la preparación escolar de las infancias y adolescencias en Chile, quienes gracias al currículum educativo pasan gran parte del tiempo en establecimientos educacionales. La calidad de la educación que entregan las/los docentes cumplen un rol importante para no caer en la desinformación y así no seguir...
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Aim To assess the efficacy of a combined online and offline health intervention model tailored to the needs of the study population in the levels of knowledge, beliefs and behaviours of parents about testicular torsion. Design A cross‐sectional and a self‐controlled study. Methods From March to July 2023, a convenience sampling method was employe...
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Objetivo: El sueño y la salud están relacionados y vinculados con la raza y la etnia. La discriminación es un potente factor de estrés entre las personas de color que puede afectar el sueño, mientras que los recursos psicosociales son potencialmente modificables y pueden mejorarlo. El Modelo de Capacidad de Reserva postula que los recursos psicosoc...
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Es fundamental analizar las preferencias del ocio de la población universitaria para delimitar su bienestar, preferencias y necesidades, lo que permite diseñar estrategias efectivas de apoyo y promoción de la salud mental. y física, así como de enriquecimiento personal y académico. Averiguar si las diferencias por género influyen en las experiencia...
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Introdução: O presente trabalho apresenta um relato de experiência vivenciado por acadêmicas de Medicina do 3º período da faculdade ITPAC Porto, na disciplina de Práticas Interdisciplinares de Extensão, Pesquisa e Ensino III (PIEPE III), por meio da realização de ações de acolhimento e orientação voltadas à saúde de mulheres trans da comunidade loc...
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While hope is related to greater meaning in life, how hope promotes meaning has been under-explored. One pathway may be that hope motivates behaviors that help us reach our hoped-for goal, which in turn increases a sense of meaning. The current studies test this process in the domain of health. Two correlational studies show that hope for one’s hea...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming global healthcare systems through innovative applications in diagnostics, epidemiology, personalized treatment, and resource allocation. While the proliferation of AI in high-income countries is accelerating, its potential to bridge healthcare gaps in low-resource settings remains under-realized. This re...
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Work culture, marked by long hours, long stretches of work, sedentary habits, and high levels of stress, significantly modified the food preferences and physical conditions of IT professionals in Chennai. This study is designed to examine the most significant queries pertaining to food choice-making in relation to health dilemmas-like obesity, meta...
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Chronic systemic inflammation is increasingly recognised as a central pathological state driving the global burden of non‐communicable diseases, most notably cancer, and significantly exacerbated by environmental stressors linked to climate change. This review elucidates the intricate and synergistic relationship between chronic inflammation and ca...
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RESUMO Compreender a atuação da enfermagem frente à promoção da saúde e prevenção das enteroparasitoses causadas principalmente por protozoários e helmintos. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura realizada de março a maio de 2025, utilizando os seguintes descritores: Parasitoses Intestinais, Enfermagem, Promoção da Saúde, Prevenção, Educação em Saú...
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Awareness of the value of health literacy has grown significantly in recent years, with the concept increasingly integrated within public health policy, research and practice, and notably, more commonly being explored in a systems approach to health promotion. The concept does however appear to be constantly evolving, with various iterations of def...
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This book is a collection of context-specific ICT-based interventions to achieve sustainability from various perspectives or dimensions. The book is based on case study examples in the strategic context of Hainan, South China. Five ICT-based pilot studies were conducted, surveyed, and analysed in 2021 and 2022. The studies explore impacts on four m...
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Purpose Psychological distress (PD) is one of the most prevalent psychological challenges among young patients with thyroid cancer. Recognizing the symptoms of psychological distress among young cancers at different stages is essential for improving their quality of life. This study aims to identify distinct profiles of psychological distress in yo...
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The 24-hour movement guidelines consider movement behaviours (sleep, exercise, sedentary time) together within the frame of our 24-hour limit to provide recommendations on how a physically healthy day should look. There is increasing evidence that daily movement behaviours are associated with mental health. However the research into the relationshi...
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Introduction Myopia threatens healthy physical and mental development in children. Research suggests that motor imagery training could serve as a non-invasive and cost-effective non-pharmacological intervention to address myopia and promote health. Therefore, this study examined the effect of incorporating motor imagery training into physical educa...
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This study examined the impact of social norms—descriptive, injunctive, and subjective norms—on COVID-19 vaccination intentions among Black Americans. It also investigated how Black Americans affiliated with Democrats and Republicans perceived norms within their groups and how such perceptions influenced their COVID-19 vaccination intentions. We co...
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Brazilian community pharmacists’ knowledge of medication dispensing was assessed through a nationally representative cross-sectional survey conducted between October 2021 and May 2022. A total of 366 licensed pharmacists working in private community pharmacies—71.3% of whom were female, with an average age of 36.4 years (standard deviation 9.4)—com...
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The focus of this study is to conduct bibliometric research of relevant publications on the whole school approach (WSA) in relation to social and emotional learning (SEL) and wellbeing from the Web of Science Core Collection until May 2025. An analysis of 503 publications was undertaken with VOSviewer to discover patterns of co-occurrence, conceptu...
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Stunting remains a significant public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in Sumedang Regency where prevalence rates remain high. Adolescent girls play a crucial role in future child health, making them ideal targets for preventive health education. Peer education, a method that leverages social interaction among adolescents, is proposed as a p...
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Background Engaging individuals in evidence-based health education can positively influence their health experiences. Personal stories and experiences make health challenges tangible, fostering empathy among policymakers and stakeholders. For low back pain (LBP), as the prevalence rises, innovative methods are needed to translate evidence into prac...
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We evaluated the long‐term effects 4 years after a worksite exercise intervention among female hospital employees. In 2011, 107 female hospital employees were randomized into the two exercise groups, football and Zumba, offered 1–2 exercise sessions over 40 weeks, and a control group. Aerobic fitness, body composition, blood cholesterol, self‐repor...
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La hemofilia es un trastorno genético de la coagulación causado por alteraciones cualitativas y cuantitativas en los factores de coagulación VIII (hemofilia A) o IX (hemofilia B). En los últimos años, los avances biotecnológicos han mejorado considerablemente el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta enfermedad. Sin embargo, los pacientes aún enfrentan...
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O presente artigo tem por objetivo oferecer um diagnóstico acerca dos elementos que contribuem para a cultura do automonitoramento em saúde, justificado na preocupação com o aumento crescente do uso de tecnologias digitais, como aplicativos de smarthphones e dispositivos vestíveis, que funcionam a partir da vasta coleta “voluntária” de dados biomét...
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Background Hispanic/Latinx individuals have high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its complications yet often face barriers in accessing diabetes prevention and self-management interventions. One possible approach is to implement digital storytelling interventions, which involve narrative-driven videos made by individuals who have lived experience...
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Background Depression and anxiety being the common health problems globally, are found highly prevalent among medical students. This study aimed to assess prevalence of depression and anxiety and its associated factors among undergraduate students. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess depression and anxiety among unde...
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The Community-based Rehabilitation and Wellness Program (CBRP) is a program by the Philippine government aimed at the treatment of drug addiction as it provides individual and family program, community care intervention, health and psycho-education, and psychological, social, and spiritual support services. The program has been in its implementatio...
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Many health promotion strategies aim to improve reach into the target population and outcomes among those reached. For example, an HIV prevention strategy could expand the reach of risk screening and the delivery of biomedical prevention to persons with HIV risk. This setting creates a complex missing data problem: the strategy improves health outc...
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Background Breast cancer in Jordan accounts for 37.5% of all cancers in females. With the absence of regular systematic screening for breast cancer in Jordan, work is focused mainly on health promotion campaigns. This study assessed the screening uptake, identified barriers, and examined women’s awareness of the importance of mammography screening...
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La perspectiva temporal es un ámbito creciente de investigación e intervención de la psicología moderna. Se habla de la nueva psicología de la terapia de perspectiva temporal y de su gran potencial en la promoción de la salud. Aunque los individuos suelen centrarse en un marco temporal para interpretar sus experiencias y establecer sus propósitos,...
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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Fragestellung Vor dem Hintergrund des Fachkräftemangels, der hohen Krankenstände und Frühverrentung bei Pflegefachkräften (PFK) gewinnt das Gesundheitsverhalten der Beschäftigten in der Pflege zunehmend an Bedeutung. Dabei fällt auf, dass im Pflegebereich viele Beschäftigte rauchen. Bislang ist aber wenig zum Zusamm...
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Background Obesity, as a global chronic disease, is causing an increasing risk of cardiovascular disease. This study used bibliometrics to synthesize and analyze publications related to obesity and cardiovascular risk from 2014 to 2024. It aimed to clarify the current status of research, predict future trends, and provide a scientific basis for pre...
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This research explores using community cultural capital to develop a Thai Phuan dance performance for elderly health promotion in Prachin Buri. Twenty informants, including local scholars, artists, and community leaders, were purposively selected. Data was collected through interviews, observation, and performance analysis, guided by the ADDIE mode...
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Background: Each year, thousands of pregnant or postpartum women enter prison and jails across the U.S. During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant people who were incarcerated were at increased risk of infection and health complications. Little is known about the role of national public health, medical, and carceral organizations in promoting the healt...
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Yoga is an inexpensive self-help method to improve well-being. New studies have shown the positive effects of yoga on personality development. The field of yoga as a non-pharmacological measure to promote health in extreme environmental conditions and work stress. Through yoga asana, pranayama and meditation, the body, mind, vitality and intellect...
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Objetivo: Identificar a compreensão de enfermeiras sobre as barreiras e estratégias para promover o letramento em saúde de idosos, na atenção primária à saúde. Método: Pesquisa de abordagem qualitativa do tipo exploratória descritiva, realizada com 12 enfermeiras vinculadas às unidades de saúde do município de Arapiraca/AL. A exploração dos dados o...
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O artigo em tela consiste em um relato de experiência, vinculado ao projeto de extensão “Saúde mental na escola: construindo possibilidades pedagógicas”. Com o intuito de descrever e refletir acerca dos resultados de uma intervenção desenvolvida em uma escola da rede pública de Natal-RN, este texto possui como argumento central o fato de que o cont...
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This study investigates the environmental quality of Didim, with a particular focus on air quality and its implications for public health and sustainable tourism. Located on the Aegean coast of Turkey, Didim is known not only for its cultural and historical assets but also for its clean atmosphere and favorable climatic conditions. Through an inter...
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While previous research has emphasized climate change concern as a driver of battery electric vehicle (BEV) adoption, concerns about the personal health impacts of air pollution caused by internal combustion vehicles—such as respiratory and cardiovascular diseases—have been neglected as behavioral triggers. Our findings from a representative US sur...
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Xylooligosaccharides (XOS), derived from lignocellulosic biomass and algae, have emerged as promising prebiotics due to their ability to selectively modulate gut microbiota and confer various health benefits. XOS are composed...
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Introduction: Tuberculosis is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. When an infected individual coughs or sneezes without using a mask or personal protective equipment, transmission occurs, resulting in a rise in TB cases. This is significant because without sufficient measures by the diseased individual, the chance of disease transmission...
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Zusammenfassung Hintergrund und Fragestellung Die vorhandene Literatur zeigt auf, dass bei Lehrkräften Stimmprobleme und psychosoziale Belastungen gehäuft auftreten. Zur Verbesserung des Umgangs mit den Beanspruchungen des Lehrkraftberufs wurde ein Fortbildungsangebot zur Förderung stimmlicher und mentaler Gesundheit (LEHGU, Lehrer*innengesundheit...
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Time use is compositional in nature because time spent in sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity will always sum to 24 h/day meaning any increase in one behaviour will necessarily displace time spent in another behaviour(s). Given the link between time use and health, and its modifiable nature, public health campaigns often aim to change...
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Aim To a) evaluate the impact of Making Every Contact Count Healthy Conversation Skills (MECC HCS) training on the confidence and competence of physiotherapists in supporting patient behaviour change, and b) evaluate perceived acceptability, barriers and facilitators to implementing MECC HCS, following training. Methods A before and after evaluati...
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There is a lack of evidence regarding how healthcare workers and other people act upon anti-stigma perspectives of people living with dementia. Appreciative Inquiry was used to support four younger people living with dementia in Wales, UK to identify visions of a stigma-free world and design a film about their findings. This film was shared with fo...
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The complexity of medication use necessitates understanding medicine leaflets, especially among postgraduate students. These leaflets provide crucial information on dosage, side effects, and contraindications. However, the extent to which postgraduate students read and comprehend these leaflets varies, influenced by stress and time constraints. Ass...
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Cette thèse analyse le principe de l’autonomie reproductive en abordant des questions bioéthiques dans un contexte contemporain crucial, celui des Objectifs de Développement Durable (ODD) des Nations unies. Les débats publics et politiques sur ces questions complexes traitant la tension entre liberté personnelle et santé publique ainsi qu’entre dro...
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Trauma is a global health challenge which demands collaborative partnerships to reduce inequalities between countries and regions. This article aimed at exploring what motivates health promotion partnerships and participation at both individual and institutional level between Global-South and Global-North countries and discuss its implications usin...
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Background The Covid-19 pandemic has had significant consequences on the well-being of individuals worldwide. However, some subgroups may be more affected, presenting numerous distressing psychological symptoms such as depression, anxiety and stress. The present study aims to explore the needs and concerns of the most vulnerable populations during...
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Background: The aging population and increasing prevalence of natural teeth among older adults have escalated the demand for oral health care, especially in nursing settings. Impaired oral health in older individuals is closely linked to systemic conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The expert standard "promoting oral health in...
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Introduction There are particular challenges when designing and developing a digital coaching application aimed at providing person-tailored support for lifestyle changes in multiple domains to promote health. This study explored how a participatory design process addresses challenges that materialised in a multicomponent lifestyle intervention, pr...
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Objectives: To analyze the correlation between smoking status (smokers and non-smokers) and various health parameters, including age, chest pain, breathing difficulties, perspiration, and hypertension. The goal is to understand the impact of smoking on cardiovascular health. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was designed and conduct...
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In addition to this, a comprehensive review, data collection, and critical analysis of the study will be carried out. Within this analysis, we will approach general and control knowledge, including preventive aspects. The method used has a quantitative research approach, utilizing basic research with a descriptive cross-sectional non-experimental d...
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Die gesundheitliche Lage, das Gesundheitsverhalten und die Gesundheitskompetenz von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Deutschland sind sozial ungleich verteilt. Besonders deutlich zeigen sich diese Unterschiede bei Heranwachsenden entlang des sozialen Hintergrundes (sozioökonomischer Status, Bildungshintergrund) der Familie sowie für Kinder und Jugendlic...
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Introduction There is growing evidence that risk factors for pre-diabetes are becoming more prevalent in children, especially among Pacific populations in New Zealand. This research aimed to develop a family-based approach to address pre-diabetes risk in Pacific children. Methods 11 children of Pacific Islander descent at risk of pre-diabetes and...
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Este relato de experiência aborda a integração de práticas sustentáveis na promoção da saúde em Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS), com base em atividades realizadas na comunidade rural de Roçado Caatinga do Moura, em Jacobina-BA, no primeiro semestre de 2024. As ações, desenvolvidas no âmbito da unidade curricular Práticas Médicas no SUS, tiveram com...
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Objective To investigate the relation between maternal body mass index and hospital admissions for infections in their offspring, and to identify potentially modifiable mediators. Design Longitudinal cohort study. Setting Born in Bradford longitudinal, multi-ethnic birth cohort, Bradford, UK. Secondary analysis linked to routine hospital admissio...
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Research and media discussion of police contact routinely conceptualize it as time-constrained interactions between officers and civilians. However, extant literature documents preparation for encounters and post-encounter advocacy, which each challenge restricted understandings of contact and, importantly, its relationship to mental health. We int...
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Background Public health campaigns are vital in promoting infection control behaviors, particularly during health crises. The effectiveness of such campaigns can be influenced by various factors, including the perceived credibility of the messages, health literacy, and motivation to adopt health behaviors. Understanding the relationships between th...
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Introduction FPAM is implementing 2024-2026 N'zatonse V, a consortium project in Neno and Ntcheu targeting adolescents and youth aged 10-24. It uses Interpersonal Communication (IPC), Community Mobilization (CM) and Media (social media) approaches to create demand and has reached over 70% of youth with Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproduc...
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The study investigated nursing students' attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination and identified factors influencing their attitudes, aiming to enhance knowledge on the subject to achieve a total vaccine acceptance among healthcare workers and the public at large. This study was motivated by the Nola Pender Health Promotion Model theory. Data was col...
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This systematic review aimed to understand and characterize the impact of social participation on the well-being of school-aged children including pre-school pupils to pre university grade, by synthesizing evidence from various participatory approaches. The review encompasses studies conducted in diverse contexts, such as schools and communities, t...
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Purpose Sustainable diets are vital to tackle climate change and promote health. They may also offer significant benefits for mental and physical wellbeing. Creating a sustainable food environment at the working place could therefore contribute to the wellbeing of employees. In this quasi-experiment, we investigated effects of providing vegan menus...
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Coconut water, the clear liquid found inside young coconuts, has garnered attention globally for its refreshing taste and potential health benefits. This review explores the nutritional composition and diverse health-promoting properties of coconut water. Firstly, coconut water is a low-calorie beverage rich in electrolytes, particularly potassium...
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This study compared the effects of 8-12 weeks of aerobic versus strength training on psychophysical well-being in 16 middle-aged adults (40-60 years). Participants were allocated to either an aerobic (n=8) or strength (n=8) group. Well-being questionnaires were administered pre- and post-intervention. Both training types significantly improved over...
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This quantitative correlational study explored the interplay between lifestyle practices, rider behavior, and quality of life among 115 food delivery riders in Quezon City, Philippines. Using structured questionnaires, the study revealed generally favorable outcomes across all domains: participants reported consistent meal intake and hydration (M =...
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Background and Aims: In the context of cultural exchange, the clash between Chinese and Western cultures is subtly transforming the lifestyle of Chinese university students. To guide them in establishing a healthy lifestyle and properly understanding the impact of Western culture, this study explores the relationship between their lifestyle and Wes...
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Background: Orphan girls in institutional care often face challenges related to physical health and fitness due to limited access to structured physical activities and holistic wellness programs. Yoga, with its multifaceted approach, has been recognized as an effective intervention for improving health-related physical fitness. However, a validated...
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Experiences during the COVID‐19 pandemic may be traumatic to healthcare workers (HCWs). This study investigated the associations of resilience and mindfulness with posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and posttraumatic growth (PTG), and the mediation role of adaptive coping and stigmatisation related to HCWs' role in these associations from the per...
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As practitioners and scientists reflect on what can be learned from COVID, we argue that cultural defaults—commonsense, rational, and taken-for-granted ways of thinking, feeling, and acting —played an important role in how countries responded to the pandemic, and help explain why the United States suffered 4-6 times more deaths per 100,000 people c...
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This paper delineates service user satisfaction in assessing service quality, focusing on sub-district health promotion hospital (SDHP) at two zones in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. The remaining dimensions of service quality will be included in the study to compare service users' perceptions with expectations. The qualitative data taken...
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This study looks at how financial wellness initiatives affect employees job happiness and productivity. Financial stress is a significant factor that affects employee overall performance and job satisfaction. Organizations implement comprehensive financial wellness programs in an effort to manage these challenges and improve workforce outcomes. Thi...
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Public health is a crucial foundation for achieving an optimal quality of life, particularly through participatory efforts aimed at preventing stunting and controlling infectious diseases at the community level. This community service aims to improve community understanding and practice of stunting and infectious disease prevention through a partic...
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This narrative review explores the integration of yogic principles into employee wellness programs (EWPs), emphasizing their holistic value in addressing organizational stress, improving engagement, and enhancing overall well-being. While EWPs have traditionally focused on physical health and stress reduction, yogic philosophy-including Yama, Niyam...
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El presente artículo de modalidad tipo ensayo, busca observar el estadio de dicha situación en la ciudad de Bogotá Colombia en los últimos años. La población objeto de estudio son estudiantes de grado décimo, pertenecientes a los niveles socioeconómicos de los estratos 1, 2 y 3, en los cuales se observan dificultades en cuanto al consumo de sustanc...
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Purpose To investigate the longitudinal changes in lung function of sedentary middle-aged workers over a 16-week combined exercise training program. Methods Thirty-six sedentary workers (53.70 ± 6.92 years old) were randomly allocated to either a combined aerobic and resistance training program (n = 18) or a control group (n = 18). Lung function w...
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Background: The salutogenic model of health, centered on the sense of coherence (SOC), offers a promising framework for health promotion through physical education and is therefore included in a university seminar for future physical education teachers at the German Sport University Cologne. This study investigates whether attending the seminar on...
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Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) is valued for its health-promoting compounds, many of which remain in the pomace after juice extraction. Berry pomace can be considered a valuable source of dietary fiber. However, it is typically dominated by insoluble dietary fiber (IDF), and the soluble-to-insoluble fiber ratio is often nutritionally suboptimal. The a...
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Participatory systems approaches are suggested to address the complex drivers of adolescent health but have not been applied or evaluated in a vocational school setting. This study investigated the implementation of a participatory systems approach to health promotion and its potential for driving system-level changes in vocational schools. We used...
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Health literacy constitutes a critical skill, particularly in the modern era, where rapid technological and economic advancements are transforming healthcare systems, making them increasingly complex. Consequently, the responsibility for health management is largely shifting to individuals themselves. In this context, education assumes a pivotal r...
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Este trabajo propone una comprensión integral de la salud mental que trascienda el enfoque biomédico tradicional e integre las dimensiones sociales, culturales y políticas que influyen en la experiencia de salud y enfermedad. Al ampliar el análisis hacia las condiciones de salud de una comunidad y sus formas de abordaje, el papel de la fisioterapia...
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This study aimed to investigate the applicability of incorporating elements from the WELL Building Standard v2 (2024) into the design of single-family houses in Thailand's housing development projects, and to assess the potential impact on construction costs from the perspective of experts in residential wellness design. Data were collected through...
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Background Health literacy is critical in the lives of young people such as university students to ensure that they can access information about health risks and implement appropriate health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Aim This study aimed to investigate the health literacy of undergraduate students by describing the level of heal...
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Aim This study aimed to investigate the relationship between health behaviors, wellbeing, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with hepatogenous diabetes (HD), with a focus on exploring the mediating effect of the wellbeing index. Design A cross-sectional analysis was conducted on 161 people with HD from January to December 2021...
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La salud mental es imprescindible para el desarrollo humano, social y comunitario; además, es un derecho de todos y todas. Reflexionar sobre la salud mental y estrategias para la promoción de esta no solo es importante, sino una urgencia actual, evidente ante los altos índices de padecimientos y afectaciones psicológicas y emocionales. De acuerdo c...
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Background As chronic diseases proliferate globally, innovative interventions that promote sustainable physical activity are crucial. Physical literacy offers a holistic strategy for the promotion of lifelong health. This protocol describes a study investigating the effects of the integration of physical literacy principles in community-based physi...
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This study analysed the effects of visceral fat on metabolic syndrome (MetS) and developed an algorithm to predict its onset using health examination data from the Iwaki Health Promotion Project in Japan. The dataset included 213 cases of MetS onset within three years and 1320 non-onset cases. The data was split into training and test sets with an...
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Introduction Physical inactivity represents a global challenge that calls for early intervention, particularly during childhood. Schools are uniquely positioned to influence children’s current and future physical activity behaviors. The introduction of all-day schools creates an opportunity to integrate diverse sports-oriented activities throughout...