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Cruz-Ausejo L, Figueroa-Collado J, Chavera-Caceres A, Vera-Ponce VJ, Valencia PD, Bendezú-Quispe G. Examining the relationship between intimate partner violence and child development program attendance in young children: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37618. [PMID: 38640330 PMCID: PMC11029928 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 02/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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The aim of the present study was to determine the association between different types of intimate partner violence against women and nonattendance at the Growth and Development Control Program (CRED or well-child visits) of their children under 5 years of age. This was an analytical cross-sectional study that comprised a secondary analysis of data from the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES in Spanish) of Peru, 2019. Data from 19,647 mothers (aged 15-49 years) and their children under 5 years were analyzed. The independent variables were the types of intimate partner violence = emotional, physical, and sexual. The outcome variable was nonattendance at CRED in the last 6 months. The mean maternal age was 30.47 ± 6.66 years; 66.1% of children were between 25 and 60 months of age; the prevalence of nonattendance at CRED was 29.9%. A relationship was found between partner violence against the mother and nonattendance at CRED. Specifically, there was a higher probability of nonattendance in the children of women who experienced partner violence (sexual = aPR = 1.25 [95% CI = 1.07-1.44]; physical = aPR = 1.17 [95% CI = 1.08-1.26]; emotional = aPR = 1.12 [95% CI = 1.03-1.21]). This study showed an association indicating that children born to mothers experiencing intimate partner violence exhibit an elevated likelihood of nonattendance at CRED when compared to children of mothers not subjected to such violence. Therefore, emphasizing the promotion and monitoring of child development, especially for those with a history of maternal violence, should be a primary priority, particularly in primary care.
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- Facultad de Estudios Superiores Iztacala, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tlalnepantla, México
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- Grupo Peruano de Investigación Epidemiológica, Unidad de Investigación para la Generación y Síntesis de Evidencia en Salud, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima, Peru
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Nakayama JY, Van Dyke ME, Quinn TD, Whitfield GP. Association Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Occupation Activity Level, National Health Interview Survey-United States, 2020. J Phys Act Health 2024; 21:375-383. [PMID: 38423004 PMCID: PMC10965361 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2023-0306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity for any purpose counts toward meeting Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG). However, national surveillance systems traditionally focus on leisure-time physical activity. There is an incomplete understanding of the association between meeting PAG in leisure time and occupation activity level among US workers. METHODS We used cross-sectional 2020 National Health Interview Survey data to examine US adults aged 18-64 years who worked the week before the survey (n = 14,814). We estimated the proportion meeting aerobic and muscle-strengthening PAG in leisure time by occupation activity level (low, intermediate, and high). Using logistic regression, we examined the association between meeting PAG in leisure time and occupation activity level, adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and stratified by hours worked. We compared the sociodemographic characteristics of adults working ≥40 hours (the previous week) in high-activity occupations to those in low- or intermediate-activity occupations. RESULTS Adults working in high-activity occupations were less likely to meet PAG in leisure time (26.1% [24.3-28.1]) versus those in low-activity (30.6% [29.1-32.2], P < .01) or intermediate-activity (32.4% [30.8-34.2]) occupations. In stratified, adjusted models, adults working ≥40 hours in low- and intermediate-activity occupations were 13% and 20%, respectively, more likely to meet PAG in leisure time versus those in high-activity occupations. Among those working ≥40 hours, adults in high-activity occupations were more likely to be Hispanic or Latino, male, younger, and have a high school education or lower compared with those in less active occupations. CONCLUSION Traditional surveillance may underestimate meeting PAG among people working in high-activity occupations, potentially disproportionately affecting certain groups.
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- Jasmine Y Nakayama
- Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, West Virginia University School of Public Health, Morgantown, WV, USA
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- Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Willows ND, Loewen OK, Blanchet R, Godrich SL, Veugelers PJ, Alexander Research Committee. Indigenous Identity and Household Food Insecurity are Associated with Poor Health Outcomes in Canada. CAN J DIET PRACT RES 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38477299 DOI: 10.3148/cjdpr-2023-024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Purpose: To examine whether Indigenous identity and food insecurity combined were associated with self-reported poor health.Methods: Data from the 2015-2016 Canadian Community Health Survey and multiple logistic regression were employed to evaluate the association between Indigenous identity, household food insecurity, and health outcomes, adjusted for individual and household covariates. The Alexander Research Committee in Alexander First Nation (Treaty 6) reviewed the manuscript and commented on the interpretation of study findings.Results: Data were from 59082 adults (3756 Indigenous). The prevalence of household food insecurity was 26.3% for Indigenous adults and 9.8% for non-Indigenous adults (weighted to the Canadian population). Food-secure Indigenous adults, food-insecure non-Indigenous adults, and food-insecure Indigenous adults had significantly (p < 0.001) greater odds of poor health outcomes than food-secure non-Indigenous adults (referent group). Food-insecure Indigenous adults had 1.96 [95% CI:1.53,2.52], 3.73 [95% CI: 2.95,4.72], 3.00 [95% CI:2.37,3.79], and 3.94 [95% CI:3.02,5.14] greater odds of a chronic health condition, a chronic mental health disorder, poor general health, and poor mental health, respectively, compared to food-secure non-Indigenous adults.Conclusions: Health policy decisions and programs should focus on food security initiatives for all Canadians, including addressing the unique challenges of Indigenous communities, irrespective of their food security status.
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- Noreen D Willows
- Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- School of Public Health, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- Département de médecine sociale et préventive, École de Santé Publique de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Centre for People, Place and Planet, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Western Australia
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Loch MR, Augusto NA, Souza BLS, Rufino JV, Carvalho FFBD. Association between physical activity domains and depressive symptoms among Brazilian adults: does every move count? CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2024; 40:e00095723. [PMID: 38477730 PMCID: PMC10929886 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xpt095723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the practice of physical activities in the four domains (leisure time, transportation, household, and work) and the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Brazilian adults, in general and stratified by sex, schooling level, and having or not a self-reported diagnosis of depression. This is a cross-sectional study with data from 88,531 individuals aged 18 years or older, who responded to the Brazilian National Health Survey in 2019. The depressive symptoms were evaluated by the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Those who practice physical activities at least once a week in a given domain were considered physically active. Additionally, the calculation of physical activities duration was conducted and later divided into quartiles for each domain. For the association analyses, the crude odds ratio (crudeOR) and adjusted odds ratio (adjustedOR) were calculated for the total and stratified analyses. Individuals who are physically active during leisure time showed a lower chance of presenting depressive symptoms, in total (adjustedOR = 0.74; 95%CI: 0.64-0.86) and in all stratifications, except for individuals with self-reported depression. The associations of leisure-time physical activity were most frequent in those who practice from 121 to 360 minutes/week. The individuals who were active in the transportation, household, and work domains had a higher chance of presenting depressive symptoms in some groups, with more consistent results for household physical activities. The results showed that the relationship between physical activities and depression among Brazilians varies according to domain and duration, and that the concept that "every move counts" seemed to be correct only for the leisure-time domain.
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Gomez DVF, de Almeida WDS, de Souza Junior PRB, Lopes MDFC, Luna EJDA, Zimmermann IR, Tavares NUL, Gutierrez MMU, Szwarcwald CL. Prevalence of trachoma in indigenous and non-indigenous areas, Northeastern Brazil, 2019-2021. Rev Panam Salud Publica 2024; 48:e19. [PMID: 38464869 PMCID: PMC10924615 DOI: 10.26633/rpsp.2024.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Objective To estimate the prevalence of trachoma in indigenous and non-indigenous populations in selected areas of the state of Maranhão, in northeastern Brazil. Methods This was a population-based survey with probabilistic sampling. For the diagnosis of trachoma, external ocular examination was performed using head magnifying loupes, at 2.5X magnification. The prevalence of trachomatous inflammation - follicular (TF) in children aged 1-9 years and the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) in the population aged ≥15 years were estimated. Relative frequencies of sociodemographic and environmental characteristics were obtained. Results The study included 7 971 individuals, 3 429 from non-indigenous populations and 4 542 from indigenous populations. The prevalence of TF in non-indigenous and indigenous populations was 0.1% and 2.9%, respectively, and the prevalence of TT among indigenous populations was 0.1%. Conclusions The prevalence of TF and TT in the two evaluation units in the state of Maranhão were within the limits recommended for the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. However, the prevalence of TF was higher in the indigenous evaluation unit, indicating a greater vulnerability of this population to the disease. The prevalence of TF of below 5.0% implies a reduction in transmission, which may have resulted from improved socioeconomic conditions and/or the implementation of the World Health Organization SAFE strategy.
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Dharma C, Liu E, Grace D, Logie C, Abramovich A, Mitsakakis N, Baskerville B, Chaiton M. Factors associated with the use of psychedelics, ketamine and MDMA among sexual and gender minority youths in Canada: a machine learning analysis. J Epidemiol Community Health 2024; 78:248-254. [PMID: 38262735 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2023-220748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Substance use is increasing among sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY). This increase may be due to changes in social norms and socialisation, or due to SGMY exploring the potential therapeutic value of drugs such as psychedelics. We identified predictors of psychedelics, MDMA and ketamine use. METHODS Data were obtained from 1414 SGMY participants who completed the ongoing longitudinal 2SLGBTQ+ Tobacco Project in Canada between November 2020 to January 2021. We examined the association between 80 potential features (including sociodemographic factors, mental health-related factors and substance use-related factors) with the use of psychedelics, MDMA and ketamine in the past year. Random forest classifier was used to identify the predictors most associated with reported use of these drugs. RESULTS 18.1% of participants have used psychedelics in the past year; 21.9% used at least one of the three drugs. Cannabis and cocaine use were the predictors most strongly associated with any of these drugs, while cannabis, but not cocaine use, was the one most associated with psychedelic use. Other mental health and 2SLGBTQ+ stigma-related factors were also associated with the use of these drugs. CONCLUSION The use of psychedelics, MDMA and ketamine among 2SLGBTQ+ individuals appeared to be largely driven by those who used them together with other drugs. Depression scores also appeared in the top 10 factors associated with these illicit drugs, suggesting that there were individuals who may benefit from the potential therapeutic value of these drugs. These characteristics should be further investigated in future studies.
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- Christoffer Dharma
- University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Human Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- United Nations University Institute for Water Environment and Health, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Toronto Health Economics and Technology Assessment (THETA) Collaborative, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Guedes de Sena K, Libânio de Morais Neto O, Pereira Faria D, Alves Guimarães R. Prevalence and factors associated with driving under the influence of alcohol in Brazil. Traffic Inj Prev 2024; 25:330-337. [PMID: 38441924 DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2024.2314594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUIA) among car drivers and motorcyclists in Brazil and to evaluate the association between DUIA and self-reported Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) in these groups. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from adults aged 18 or older who participated in the 2019 National Health Survey. Probability sampling was used to recruit participants, and data collection was carried out through home visits. Data from 31,246 car drivers and 21,896 motorcyclists were analyzed. Key indicators included the proportion (%) of car drivers who consumed alcohol and then drove in the past 12 months and the proportion (%) of motorcyclists who consumed alcohol and then drove in the past 12 months. Multiple Poisson regression was used to determine factors associated with DUIA and the association of this variable with RTIs in both groups. RESULTS DUIA prevalence was 9.4% (95% Confidence Interval [95% CI] = 8.8-10.0) among car drivers and 11.2% (95% CI = 10.4-12.1) among motorcyclists. Among car drivers, DUIA prevalence was higher in men, young adults, those without a spouse/partner, and lower in individuals with lower income and education level. Among motorcyclists, DUIA prevalence was higher in men, young adults, those living outside the capitals and metropolitan regions, and lower in individuals with lower income. DUIA increased the prevalence of self-reported RTIs in the previous 12 months among car drivers and motorcyclists. CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of DUIA was evident among drivers, particularly motorcyclists. The DUIA was more prevalent among men and young adults. The DUIA was associated with an increased magnitude of self-reported RTIs among car drivers and motorcyclists. Despite the extensive legislation for zero tolerance toward DUIA in the country, actions need stricter enforcement.
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- Kamylla Guedes de Sena
- Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
- Faculty of Nursing, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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dos Santos CJ, Campelo LM, Oliveira ECT. Prevalence of immunization against influenza in elderly Brazilians: National Health Survey, 2019. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2024; 70:e20230790. [PMID: 38451575 PMCID: PMC10913784 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of influenza immunization in elderly people in Brazil in 2019. METHODS This is a population-based cross-sectional study. The Brazilian individuals (≥60 years) who participated in the 2019 National Health Survey were included. The survey was conducted in permanent households in Brazil from August 2019 to March 2020. The prevalences of influenza vaccination and their respective confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated according to sociodemographic characteristics and the diagnosis of chronic diseases. RESULTS The prevalence of influenza vaccination was 72.4% (95%CI 71.5-73.2), with statistically significant differences observed between genders (p=0.001), age groups (p=0.001), and those living with a spouse/partner (p=0.002). Significant differences were found in groups with arterial hypertension (75.2%, p<0.001), diabetes (77.2%, p<0.001), and arthritis or rheumatism (75.5%, p<0.001). CONCLUSION A global prevalence of influenza vaccination of 72.4% was estimated among elderly people in Brazil.
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- Claudio José dos Santos
- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Institute of Public Health – Salvador (BA), Brazil
- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Public Health – São Paulo (SP), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Institute of Public Health – Salvador (BA), Brazil
- Ministry of Health – Brasília (DF), Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo, Faculty of Public Health – São Paulo (SP), Brazil
- Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas – Maceió (AL), Brazil
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Casanovas‐Marsal J, Civitani Monzón E, Ferrer Duce MP, González de la Cuesta D, Yelmo Valverde R, Pérez Repiso V, Goicoechea Manterola I, de Arriba Muñoz A. Study protocol of translation into Spanish and cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the problem areas in diabetes-Pediatric version (PAID-Peds) survey. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2128. [PMID: 38429883 PMCID: PMC10907615 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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AIM The metabolic and psychological management of paediatric type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) can be challenging over time given that T1DM may cause a negative emotional burden and, consequently, result in poor metabolic control of the disease. The objectives of this study are to translate the Problem Area in Diabetes Survey-Pediatric version (PAID-Peds) into Spanish, adapt it culturally and validate it. DESIGN Multicenter cross sectional study. METHODS 636 patients aged 8-17 years, diagnosed with T1DM, under treatment with insulin and follow-up at the Miguel Servet University Hospital in Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain), the Ramón y Cajal University Clinical Hospital in Madrid (Spain) and at the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2024 will be included. This study will consist of two phases: (1) Translation and cultural adaptation of the original PAID-Peds® survey into Spanish following eight steps; (2) Validation of the Spanish version of the PAIS-Peds® survey. The statistical analysis will be performed using Jamovi® 2.1.23. The reliability or internal consistency will be calculated using Cronbach's alpha index (considering an index higher than 0.8 to be good) and the test-retest will be evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient. For validity, confirmatory factor analysis will be calculated. This study has been approved by the ethics and research committees at each centre. RESULTS The translation and validation into Spanish language of the Problem Area in Diabetes Survey-Pediatric version will be feasible, valid and reliable to detecting the youth-perceived burden of T1DM. Therapeutic education in diabetes-recommended by the WHO and the Diabetes Education Study Group-has shown encouraging results in glycaemia and psychosocial and behavioural factors in T1DM.
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- Josep‐Oriol Casanovas‐Marsal
- Instituto Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Avenida San Juan BoscoZaragozaSpain
- Miguel Servet University HospitalZaragozaSpain
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- Instituto Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Avenida San Juan BoscoZaragozaSpain
- Miguel Servet University HospitalZaragozaSpain
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- Instituto Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Avenida San Juan BoscoZaragozaSpain
- Miguel Servet University HospitalZaragozaSpain
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- Instituto Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Avenida San Juan BoscoZaragozaSpain
- Miguel Servet University HospitalZaragozaSpain
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- Instituto Investigación Sanitaria Aragón, Avenida San Juan BoscoZaragozaSpain
- Miguel Servet University HospitalZaragozaSpain
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Lin M, Griffin SO, Li CH, Wei L, Espinoza L, Wang CY, Thornton-Evans G. Exploring Recent Decreases in First Molar Sealants among US Children. J Dent Res 2024:220345241231774. [PMID: 38410889 DOI: 10.1177/00220345241231774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Analyses of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data suggested a significant decrease in sealant prevalence among children between 2011 to 2014 and 2015 to 2018. We explore whether this decrease could be associated with possible changes in 1) clinical sealant delivery, 2) dental materials (i.e., increased use of glass ionomer [GI] sealants resulting in an inability to detect sealant fragments that still provide preventive benefits or increased use of composite restorations leading to misclassifying sealants as restorations), and 3) examination sensitivity and specificity. We used NHANES data to estimate the prevalences of sealants, untreated caries, and restorations in ≥1 first permanent molar among children aged 7 to 10 y and used Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data to estimate the annual clinical delivery of sealants and fluoride treatments. We examined changes in outcomes between 2 periods (P < 0.05) controlling for selected sociodemographic characteristics. NHANES sealant examination quality was based on the reference examiner's replicate examinations. The adjusted prevalence of sealants decreased relatively by 27.5% (46.6% vs. 33.8%). Overall, untreated caries decreased. Untreated caries and restoration decreased among children without sealants. Annual clinical sealant delivery did not change, whereas fluoride treatment delivery increased. The decrease in sealant prevalence held when assessed for various age ranges and NHANES cycle combinations. While sealant examination specificity remained similar between the periods, sensitivity (weighted by the proportion of exams by each examiner) decreased relatively by 17.4% (0.92 vs. 0.76). These findings suggest that decreased sealant prevalence was not supported by decreased clinical sealant delivery nor increased use of composite restorations. Decreased examination sensitivity, which could be due to an increased use of GI sealants, could contribute to the decrease in sealant prevalence. The decrease in caries among children without sealants could suggest the increased use of GI sealants. However, we could not rule out that the decrease in caries could be attributable to increased fluoride treatment delivery.
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- M Lin
- Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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- CyberData Technologies, Inc., Herndon, VA, USA
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- DB Consulting Group, Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, Hyattsville, MD, USA
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- Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA, USA
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Cebrino J, Portero de la Cruz S. Factors related to depression in adults with oral health problems in Spain (2017 to 2020). Front Public Health 2024; 12:1364119. [PMID: 38476497 PMCID: PMC10927730 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1364119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Background The need to study the link between gender, depression, and oral health is becoming increasingly evident. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence and evolution over time of depression among women and men with oral health problems and to evaluate the association between depression status, lifestyle-related variables health-related variables and use of dental health services in those people. Methods We performed a nationwide cross-sectional study on 25,631 adults with oral health problems residing in Spain from the Spanish National Health Survey 2017 and the European Health Survey of Spain 2020, including as the main variable self-reported diagnosis of depression. We analysed independent variables such as lifestyle-related variables, health-related variables, and variables related to dental health services. Sociodemographic characteristics were considered as control variables. Results The prevalence of depression among adults with oral health problems in Spain was 7.81% (10.14% for women, 5.39% for men), with a notable decrease from 2017 to 2020 in women. Depressed women had a slightly higher percentage of filled or capped teeth, and had more covers (crowns), bridges or other types of prostheses or dentures, while men had more caries. Women also made more frequent, regular dental visits for check-ups and mouth cleaning, whereas men often needed extractions. Unfavourable associated factors in both genders were: perceiving their health as good, average, poor, or very poor, and having 1-2 and ≥ 3 comorbidities. Conversely, not being a current smoker was related to less likelihood of depression. In women only, not engaging in leisure-time physical activity produced more unfavourable associated factors. Conclusion The prevalence of depression among adults with oral health problems in Spain from 2017 to 2020 was 7.81%, but this figure has been steadily decreasing over time. In addition, the favourable and unfavourable associated factors could help us inform health professionals and authorities in order to prevent depression and enhance the care of this population according to gender.
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- Jesús Cebrino
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Pharmacology and Physiotherapy, University of Córdoba, Córdoba, Spain
- Research Group GE10 Clinical and Epidemiological Research in Primary Care, Instituto Maimónides de Investigación Biomédica de Córdoba (IMIBIC), Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, Córdoba, Spain
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Nilou FE, Christoffersen NB, Pedersen PV, Ekholm O, Ahlmark NG. The Danish Health Survey among Marginalized People: Study design and respondent characteristics. Scand J Public Health 2024:14034948231224239. [PMID: 38326783 DOI: 10.1177/14034948231224239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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AIM The Danish Health Survey among Marginalized People is a nationwide health survey targeting people in marginalized life situations in Denmark. The aim of this paper is to present the study design, data collection methods and respondent characteristics of the survey, which was conducted in 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2022. METHODS The survey applies an outreach data collection approach which entails reaching out to social services (public and private) asking for their help with distributing self-administered paper questionnaires among their users. Themes include self-rated health, mental health, morbidity, pain, oral health, health behaviours, gambling problems, social relations, violence, sexual harassment and assault, suicide, and source of income. RESULTS The overall number of respondents has decreased slightly from 2007 (1290) to 2022 (1134). In all survey waves, men were overrepresented among the respondents. In 2007, women represented only 28%, which increased to 37% in 2022. There have been remarkable changes in the age distribution among respondents between 2007 and 2022. For example, the oldest age group (55-80 years) accounted for 15% of the respondents in 2007 and 40% in 2022. CONCLUSIONS Conducting surveys among marginalized people entails methodological challenges and ethical considerations. However, continually attempting to reach marginalized people in surveys by tailoring data collection strategies to their specific life situation is essential to gain insight into their health and well-being.
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- Freja E Nilou
- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Jones P, Blumfield M, Beckett E, Marshall S, Abbott K, Duve E, Fayet‐Moore F. Real world evidence on the characteristics of regular and intermittent users of a very-low calorie diet program and associations with measures of program success, health, and quality of life. Obes Sci Pract 2024; 10:e712. [PMID: 38264009 PMCID: PMC10804350 DOI: 10.1002/osp4.712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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Background Very low-calorie diet (VLCD) programs are readily available in Australia. However, there is a lack of real-world evidence describing the characteristics related to positive outcomes. Aims To examine the demographic, eating, self-efficacy and program engagement characteristics of VLCD users in Australia, and the associations between user characteristics and program success, weight loss, quality of life (QOL) and health. Method Cross-sectional data from Australian adults: regular users (n = 189: VLCD user ≥4 days/week for >4 weeks) and intermittent users (n = 111, VLCD user <4 weeks and/or <4 days/week). Self-reported data on demographics, VLCD program use, support, eating behavior, weight-related QOL, mental health, physical health, self-efficacy, and physical activity. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed in R. Results Compared to regular users, intermittent users reported lower percentage weight loss (15.1% ± SD 9.8 vs. 9.9% ± SD 6.8, relative to starting weight), fewer reported their VLCD program as very successful (44% vs. 35%), higher depressive symptom scores (8.7 ± SD 2.8 vs. 6.7 ± SD 5.1), and lower general self-efficacy (23.9 ± SD 4.7 vs. 29.4 ± SD 5.7), nutrition self-efficacy (11.9 ± SD 2.0 vs. 14.5 ± SD 3.1) and weight-related QOL scores (60.9 ± SD 22.2 vs. 65.0 ± SD 11.8; p < 0.001 for all). In regular users, older age and longer program duration were associated with greater total weight loss, support, and program success (p < 0.001 for all). In intermittent users, program success was greater when dietitian support was used (odds ratio [OR] 6.50) and for those with higher BMIs (OR 1.08, p < 0.001 for all). In both groups, more frequent support was associated with better weight-related QOL (p < 0.001). Conclusion This study provides real-world evidence that regular VLCD users had greater success and weight loss than intermittent program users. These findings may be used to tailor and improve the delivery of VLCD programs in Australia and other countries with retail access to VLCDs.
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- Patrice Jones
- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Institute for Health and SportVictoria UniversityFootscrayVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Environmental and Life SciencesUniversity of NewcastleOurimbahNew South WalesAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Bond University Nutrition and Dietetics Research GroupFaculty of Health Sciences and MedicineBond UniversityGold CoastQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Department of ScienceNutrition Research AustraliaSydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Environmental and Life SciencesUniversity of NewcastleOurimbahNew South WalesAustralia
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Jensen HAR, Horsbøl TA, Thygesen LC, Davidsen M, Christensen AI, Ekholm O. Variations in the agreement of self-reported cancer: A Danish nationwide study. Int J Cancer 2024; 154:217-225. [PMID: 37594073 DOI: 10.1002/ijc.34692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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Previous studies show that the agreement between self-reported and registry-documented diseases varies across diseases. Few studies have addressed these challenges across site-specific cancer diagnoses. The present study aimed to examine the sensitivity and negative predictive value (NPV) of self-reported cancer in a Danish nationwide survey among adults aged ≥16 years, using registry data as the criterion standard. Moreover, the influence of sociodemographic variables and time since diagnosis on sensitivity was explored using multiple logistic regression models. Self-reported data on cancer history of any site were derived from the Danish National Health Survey 2017 (n = 183 372). Individual-level survey data were linked to data from the Danish Cancer Registry on 10 site-specific cancer diagnoses. NPV was consistently high ≥99.5% across the included cancer diagnoses. In contrast, sensitivity varied greatly and was lowest for cancer in brain/central nervous system (CNS) among both men (25.6%) and women (23.9%) and highest for rectal cancer among men (96.9%) and for breast cancer among women (98.9%). Sensitivity was also relatively low for nonmelanoma skin cancer (41.4% among men; 44.6% among women) and urinary tract cancer (60.0% among men; 60.4% among women). When restricting diagnostic definitions for cancer in brain/CNS and urinary tract cancer to include only malignant neoplasms, sensitivity increased. For several cancer diagnoses, sensitivity decreased with increasing age and lower educational level, whereas conflicting results were observed for time from diagnosis to self-report. Future studies are encouraged to use self-reported cancer history data with caution and for example, include questions on only site-specific cancer diagnoses with high sensitivity.
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen K, Denmark
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Sasikumar H, Ganeshkumar P, R S, Rubeshkumar P, Venkatasamy V, Murhekar M. Rapid assessment of coverage of doxycycline/azithromycin chemoprophylaxis against leptospirosis following floods, Kozhikode district, Kerala, 2018. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2024:trad092. [PMID: 38164080 DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trad092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND We estimated coverage of doxycycline chemoprophylaxis (200 mg once weekly) following floods in Kerala, India. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather data on exposure to flood or stagnant water and receipt and consumption of chemoprophylaxis. RESULTS Of 1573 individuals interviewed, 152 (10%) were exposed to flood water. Among these, 119 (78%) were eligible for chemoprophylaxis. Of those eligible, 58 (38.2% [95% confidence interval 30.8 to 46.1]) reported consuming the prescribed chemoprophylaxis. CONCLUSIONS Despite the availability of chemoprophylaxis, consumption was less than ideal. We recommend targeted interventions to improve chemoprophylaxis coverage and public awareness campaigns to enhance its consumption among the affected population.
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- Harishankar Sasikumar
- ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Directorate of Health Services, Government of Kerala, India
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- ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- ICMR - National Institute of Epidemiology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Alhasan K, Aljamaan F, Ajlan A, Aleid H, Al Ghoufi T, Alabbad SI, AlDhaferi RF, Almaiman W, Ali T, Hakami AA, Hakami RA, Alqarni BS, Alrashed AS, Alsharidi TR, Almousa HA, Altamimi I, Alhaboob A, Jamal A, Shalaby MA, Kari JA, Raina R, Broering DC, Temsah MH. Awareness, Attitudes, and Willingness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Organ Donation in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3126. [PMID: 38132016 PMCID: PMC10742515 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11243126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Organ transplantation is inherently dependent on the availability of organ donors. There is a noticeable paucity of literature addressing the rates of organ donation registration and the awareness of Islamic regulations (Fatwa) regarding organ donation within Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of organ donation registration, awareness of Islamic regulations, and knowledge of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) within the Saudi society. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey from 30 March to 9 April 2023. This survey aimed to assess the awareness of Islamic (Fatwa) guidance on organ donation, the role of SCOT, and the rate of organ donation registration facilitated through the Tawakkalna app, the official health passport application in Saudi Arabia. RESULTS Out of 2329 respondents, 21% had registered as potential deceased organ donors, despite 87% acknowledging the importance of organ donation. Awareness of the Islamic Fatwa regarding organ donation was reported by 54.7% of respondents, and 37% recognized the Fatwa's acceptance of brain death criteria. The likelihood of registration as organ donors was higher among Saudi citizens under 45 years of age, females, healthcare workers (HCWs), individuals with higher education, relatives of patients awaiting organ donations, those informed about the Islamic Fatwas, and those willing to donate organs to friends. Conversely, being over the age of 25, Saudi nationality, employment as an HCW, awareness of SCOT, and prior organ donation registration were predictive of a heightened awareness of Islamic Fatwas. However, perceiving the importance of organ donation correlated with a lower awareness of the Fatwas. Significant positive correlations were found between awareness of SCOT, awareness of Fatwas, and registration for organ donation. CONCLUSIONS While the Saudi population exhibits a high regard for the importance of organ donation, this recognition is not adequately translated into registration rates. The discrepancy may be attributable to limited awareness of SCOT and the relevant Islamic Fatwas. It is imperative to initiate organ donation awareness campaigns that focus on religious authorization to boost organ donation rates and rectify prevalent misconceptions.
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- Khalid Alhasan
- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Critical Care Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Section, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Saudi Center of Organ Transplantation, Riyadh 12823, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Family and Community Medicine Department, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
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- Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
- Pediatric Nephrology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Akron Nephrology Associates, Department of Nephrology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH 44302, USA
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- Kidney and Pancreas Health Center, Organ Transplant Center of Excellence, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Pediatric Department, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
- Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation Research Chair, King Saud University, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia
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Tanaka H, Nusselder WJ, Kobayashi Y, Mackenbach JP. Socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health in Japan, 32 European countries and the United States: an international comparative study. Scand J Public Health 2023; 51:1161-1172. [PMID: 35538617 PMCID: PMC10642222 DOI: 10.1177/14034948221092285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIMS Japan is known as a country with low self-rated health despite high life expectancy. We compared socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health in Japan with those in 32 European countries and the US using nationally representative samples. METHODS We analysed individual data from the Comprehensive Survey of Living Conditions (Japan), the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions, and the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (US) in 2016. We used ordered logistic regression models with four ordinal categories of self-rated health as an outcome, and educational level or occupational class as independent variables, controlling for age. RESULTS In Japan, about half the population perceived their health as 'fair', which was much higher than in Europe (≈20-40%). The odds ratios of lower self-rated health among less educated men compared with more educated were 1.72 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.61-1.85) in Japan, and ranged from 1.67 to 4.74 in Europe (pooled; 2.10 (95% CI 2.01-2.20)), and 6.65 (95% CI 6.22-7.12) in the US. The odds ratios of lower self-rated health among less educated women were 1.79 (95% CI 1.65-1.95) in Japan, and ranged from 1.89 to 5.30 in Europe (pooled; 2.43 (95% CI 2.33-2.54)), and 8.82 (95% CI 8.29-9.38) in the US. Socioeconomic inequalities were large when self-rated health was low for European countries, but Japan and the US did not follow the pattern. CONCLUSIONS Japan has similar socioeconomic gradient patterns to European countries for self-rated health, and our findings revealed smaller socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health in Japan compared with those in western countries.
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- Hirokazu Tanaka
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health and Occupational Medicine, Mie University, Mie, Japan
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Ahn S, Chung ML, Logan JG. Sleep Deficiency by Caregiving Status: Findings From Nationally Representative Data. West J Nurs Res 2023; 45:1120-1129. [PMID: 37902143 DOI: 10.1177/01939459231208416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Caregiving demands may influence caregivers' sleep duration and quality, which are essential for optimal health. We aimed to examine the association between caregiving status and sleep deficiency (i.e., short sleep duration and/or poor quality) and identify factors associated with sleep deficiency among caregivers. METHODS This secondary analysis used data from 3870 adults living in the United States, obtained from the 2019 Health Information National Trends Survey. Multinomial logistic regressions were performed to examine the association between caregiving status (i.e., caregivers vs. non-caregivers) and sleep status (i.e., normal duration-good quality [optimal sleep, reference], short duration-good quality, normal duration-poor quality, and short duration-poor quality), and to identify caregiving-related factors associated with sleep deficiency in the caregiver group. RESULTS Compared to non-caregivers, caregivers were more likely to report short sleep duration (<7 hours) with good quality sleep (relative risk ratio [RRR] = 1.566, 95% CI [1.238, 1.980]) or poor quality sleep (RRR = 1.376, 95% CI [1.034, 1.832]) than the optimal sleep status. Caregivers providing care for ≥20 hours per week (vs. <20 hours) and providing care to individuals with dementia (vs. no dementia caregiving) were 2.8 times more likely to report normal sleep duration with poor sleep quality than optimal sleep (RRR = 2.796, 95% CI [1.125, 6.950]; RRR = 2.776, 95% CI [1.154, 6.675], respectively). CONCLUSION The findings of a higher risk of sleep deficiency among caregivers suggest that health care providers need to assess both caregivers' sleep duration and quality status. Interventions tailored to the caregiving context are also warranted.
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- Soojung Ahn
- School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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Szwarcwald CL. National health surveys: overview of sampling techniques and data collected using complex designs. Epidemiol Serv Saude 2023; 32:e2023431. [PMID: 38018648 PMCID: PMC10684127 DOI: 10.1590/s2237-96222023000300014.en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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This article aimed to present an overview of national health surveys, sampling techniques, and components of statistical analysis of data collected using complex sampling designs. Briefly, surveys aimed at assessing the nutritional status of Brazilians and maternal and child health care were described. Surveys aimed at investigating access to and use of health services and funding, those aimed at surveillance of chronic noncommunicable diseases and associated behaviors, and those focused on risk practices regarding sexually transmitted infections were also addressed. Health surveys through social networks, including online networks, deserved specific attention in the study. The conclusion is that the development of health surveys in Brazil, in different areas and using different sampling methodologies, has contributed enormously to the advancement of knowledge and to the formulation of public policies aimed at the health and well-being of the Brazilian population.
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- Célia Landmann Szwarcwald
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Arias de la Torre J, Vilagut G, Ronaldson A, Bakolis I, Dregan A, Navarro-Mateu F, Pérez K, Szücs A, Bartoll-Roca X, Molina AJ, Elices M, Pérez-Solá V, Martín V, Serrano-Blanco A, Valderas JM, Alonso J. Reconsidering the Use of Population Health Surveys for Monitoring of Mental Health. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2023; 9:e48138. [PMID: 37995112 PMCID: PMC10704303 DOI: 10.2196/48138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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Monitoring of the mental health status of the population and assessment of its determinants are 2 of the most relevant pillars of public mental health, and data from population health surveys could be instrumental to support them. Although these surveys could be an important and suitable resource for these purposes, due to different limitations and challenges, they are often relegated to the background behind other data sources, such as electronic health records. These limitations and challenges include those related to measurement properties and cross-cultural validity of the tools used for the assessment of mental disorders, their degree of representativeness, and possible difficulties in the linkage with other data sources. Successfully addressing these limitations could significantly increase the potential of health surveys in the monitoring of mental disorders and ultimately maximize the impact of the relevant policies to reduce their burden at the population level. The widespread use of data from population health surveys, ideally linked to electronic health records data, would enhance the quality of the information available for research, public mental health decision-making, and ultimately addressing the growing burden of mental disorders.
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- Jorge Arias de la Torre
- Care in Long Term Conditions Research Division, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Health Services Research Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau (IIB SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, Singapore
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau (IIB SANT PAU), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Madrid, Spain
- Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad de León, León, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain
- Health Services Research Group, Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medical and Life Sciences, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
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Salvador CC, Lopes AADS, Resendes D, Demarco FF, Justina MDD, de Saboya RT, Rech CR, d’Orsi E. Geocoding processes in cohort studies: methods applied in the EpiFloripa Aging. Rev Saude Publica 2023; 57:88. [PMID: 37971072 PMCID: PMC10681526 DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2023057004976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the process and epidemiological implications of georeferencing in EpiFloripa Aging samples (2009-2019). METHOD The EpiFloripa Aging Cohort Study sought to investigate and monitor the living and health conditions of the older adult population (≥ 60) of Florianópolis in three study waves (2009/2010, 2013/2014, 2017/2019). With an automatic geocoding tool, the residential addresses were spatialized, allowing to investigate the effect of the georeferencing sample losses regarding 19 variables, evaluated in the three waves. The influence of different neighborhood definitions (census tracts, Euclidean buffers, and buffers across the street network) was examined in the results of seven variables: area, income, residential density, mixed land use, connectivity, health unit count, and public open space count. Pearson's correlation coefficients were calculated to evaluate the differences between neighborhood definitions according to three variables: contextual income, residential density, and land use diversity. RESULT The losses imposed by geocoding (6%, n = 240) caused no statistically significant difference between the total sample and the geocoded sample. The analysis of the study variables suggests that the geocoding process may have included a higher proportion of participants with better income, education, and living conditions. The correlation coefficients showed little correspondence between measures calculated by the three neighborhood definitions (r = 0.37-0.54). The statistical difference between the variables calculated by buffers and census tracts highlights limitations in their use in the description of geospatial attributes. CONCLUSION Despite the challenges related to geocoding, such as inconsistencies in addresses, adequate correction and verification mechanisms provided a high rate of assignment of geographic coordinates, the findings suggest that adopting buffers, favored by geocoding, represents a potential for spatial epidemiological analyses by improving the representation of environmental attributes and the understanding of health outcomes.
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- Catharina Cavasin Salvador
- Universidade Estadual de LondrinaPrograma Associado de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e UrbanismoLondrinaPRBrasilUniversidade Estadual de Londrina. Programa Associado de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Londrina, PR, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e UrbanismoFlorianópolisSCBrasilUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisObservatório de Saúde UrbanaBelo HorizonteMGBrasilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Observatório de Saúde Urbana. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Educação FísicaFlorianópolisSCBrasil Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e UrbanismoFlorianópolisSCBrasilUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e UrbanismoFlorianópolisSCBrasilUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Educação FísicaFlorianópolisSCBrasil Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Educação Física. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaCentro TecnológicoDepartamento de Arquitetura e UrbanismoFlorianópolisSCBrasil Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro Tecnológico. Departamento de Arquitetura e Urbanismo. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaCentro de DesportosDepartamento de Educação FísicaFlorianópolisSCBrasilUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Desportos. Departamento de Educação Física. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Santa CatarinaCentro de Ciências da SaúdeDepartamento de Saúde PúblicaFlorianópolisSCBrasilUniversidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Saúde Pública. Florianópolis, SC, Brasil
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Stevens M, Yang-Huang J, Nieboer D, Zhou S, Osman KA, Raat H, van Grieken A. Multidimensional energy poverty and acute respiratory infection in children under 5 years of age: evidence from 22 low-income and middle-income countries. J Epidemiol Community Health 2023; 77:687-693. [PMID: 37620007 PMCID: PMC10579459 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2023-220540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND In low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), energy poverty has predominantly been studied from the unidimensional perspective of indoor air pollution. Acute respiratory infection (ARI) in children under 5 years of age is the most important disease associated with indoor air pollution attributable to solid fuel use in LMICs. This study aimed to extend the existing knowledge on the association between energy poverty and ARI among children under 5 years of age in LMICs, by adopting a multidimensional perspective. METHODS Using Demographic and Health Surveys from 22 LMICs, data from 483 088 children were analysed (mean age 2.00 years (SD 1.41); 51.3% male). Energy poverty was measured using the Multidimensional Energy Poverty Index (MEPI) (range 0-1), which comprises five dimensions of essential energy services. Binary logistic regression models were conducted to study the association between MEPI and ARI, adjusting for child, maternal, household and environmental characteristics. RESULTS A 0.1 increase in MEPI score was associated with greater odds of ARI (aOR 1.05; 95% CI 1.04 to 1.07). Likewise, MEPI indicators using biomass for cooking (aOR 1.15; 95% CI 1.07 to 1.23) and lack of access to electricity (aOR 1.17; 95% CI 1.10 to 1.26), entertainment/education appliances (aOR 1.07; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.13) and household appliances (aOR 1.12; 95% CI 1.04 to 1.21) were associated with greater odds of ARI. CONCLUSION Multidimensional energy poverty was associated with greater odds of ARI in children under 5 years of age living in 22 LMICs. Hence, our findings justify the design and implementation of interventions that address energy poverty from a multidimensional perspective, integrating energy affordability and accessibility.
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- Merel Stevens
- Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Public Health, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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da Silva MP, Guimarães RDF, Bozza R, Matias T, Piola TS, Corrêa LQ, Ramires V, Alexandrino E, Dumith SDC. Is Binge Drinking Associated With Specific Types of Exercise and Free Time Sports? A Pooled Analysis With 718,147 Adults. J Phys Act Health 2023; 20:1001-1007. [PMID: 37500080 DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2022-0550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To verify the association between exercise and free time sport types and binge drinking in a large sample of adults. METHODS Data of 718,147 adults from the "Surveillance of Risk and Protection Factors for Chronic Diseases by Telephone Survey" were used. We described the demographic and behavioral variables, and negative binomial regression analyzed the association between exercise and free time sport types and binge drinking adjusted by demographics variables, body mass index status, and television time. RESULTS Outdoor walking/running was the most common exercise reported (20.0%, 95% confidence interval [CI], 19.8%-20.2%), followed by team sports (8.1%; 95% CI, 8.0%-8.2%) and strengthening (8.0%; 95% CI, 7.9%-8.1%). The prevalence of binge drinking for each exercise and free time sport type ranged from 6.9% (water aerobics) to 31.9% (team sports). Participants engaging in strengthening (prevalence ratio = 1.12; 95% CI, 1.04-1.21, P = .002) and team sports (prevalence ratio = 1.11; 95% CI, 1.07-1.17, P < .001) were more likely to binge drink more frequently in the past 30 days than inactive participants. CONCLUSIONS It appears that the participants' profile plays an important role in the underlying social context of this association. Participants with more frequent strengthening and less frequent team sports practice, who were primarily younger and single, were more likely to binge drink frequently.
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- Michael Pereira da Silva
- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC,Canada
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Autonomous University Center of Brazil, Curitiba, PR,Brazil
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC,Brazil
- Research Group for Motivation and Human Movement, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC,Brazil
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Paraná State Education Department, Curitiba, PR,Brazil
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Institute of Education, Physical Education Course, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
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- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Sul-rio-grandense Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, Camaquã, RS,Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
- Physical Activity and Public Health Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS,Brazil
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Santos EFDS, Louvison MCP, Oliveira ECT, Monteiro CN, Barros MBDA, Goldbaum M, Cesar CLG. Analysis of education level in access and use of health care services, ISA-Capital, São Paulo, Brazil, 2003 and 2015. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2023; 39:e00249122. [PMID: 37820229 PMCID: PMC10566551 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xen249122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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The great socioeconomic inequality that prevails in Brazil and the existence of a national health system with universal coverage places the need to monitor the evolution and social inequities regarding access to these services. This study aims to analyze the changes in the prevalence of health care use and the extent of social inequality in the demand, use and, access, resolution of health problems, satisfaction, and health care use of Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS) according to education levels in the population living in the urban area of the Municipality of São Paulo, in 2003 and 2015. We analyzed data from two population-based household health surveys (Health Survey in São Paulo City - ISA-Capital) from 2003 and 2015. Dependent variables related to health care use in the two weeks preceding the survey and due to diseases included demand, access, satisfaction, problem resolution, and the public or private nature of the service. Prevalence was estimated using level of education and prevalence ratios (PR) by the Poisson regression. In the period, the demand for health care, access, resolution, and use of public health care increased from 2003 to 2015. Inequities in public health care use changed from 2003 to 2015 according to level of education. We found no social inequities in health care use in the municipality of São Paulo regarding demand, access, satisfaction, and resolution according to levels of education. Results show progress in the use and resolution of health care services, as well as the strong concentration of the use of SUS by the population with lower education. Results indicate the progress that SUS has made, but also show persistent challenges in the use and access to services.
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- Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
- Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas, Maceió, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil
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Ko S, Kim T, Moon S, Park K, Lee J, Chai Y, Hwang S, Han MA. Health behaviors according to the ability to understand health information in Korean adults. Health Promot Int 2023; 38:daad138. [PMID: 37864801 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/daad138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2023] Open
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This study aimed to verify the relationship between the level of understanding of health information and health behaviors among Korean adults. In total, 228 984 adults who participated in the 2021 Korea Community Health Survey were included. Participants were divided into three groups according to age (19-44, 45-64 and 65+). The ability to understand verbal and written health information was included, and its association with health behaviors, including smoking, alcohol consumption and preventive health service uptake, was assessed. Associations between the ability to understand health information and health behaviors were analyzed using chi-squared tests and multiple logistic regression analyses. Approximately 22.7% and 20% of the participants responded that verbal and written health information were easy to understand, respectively, with significant differences by age group. Compared to those with easy-to-understand verbal health information, those with difficulty in understanding had a higher risk of current cigarette smoking and monthly drinking and were less likely to engage in more than moderate physical activity, walking, influenza vaccination in 1 year, cancer examination in 2 years and medical examination in 2 years. Difficulty in understanding or no interest in written health information was also associated with unhealthy behaviors. A strong ability to understand health information is related to positive health behaviors. However, there are differences in the associations by age group, which should be considered when establishing a health literacy improvement strategy. These findings could promote health literacy and ultimately contribute to helping individuals make better choices for positive health behaviors.
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- Sangjun Ko
- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, 309 Philmum-daero, Dong-gu, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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Hallal PC, Rocha ACCAD, Sardinha LMV, Barros AJD, Wehrmeister FC. [Telephone Survey of Risk Factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases During the Pandemic (Covitel): methodological aspects]. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2023; 39:e00248922. [PMID: 37792820 PMCID: PMC10552799 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xpt248922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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This study describes the methodology of the Telephone Survey of Risk Factors for Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases During the Pandemic (Covitel), conducted in Brazil in 2022. Covitel is a population-based survey representing Brazil and its five macroregions (Central-West, Northeast, North, Southeast, and South) and providing information on the impact of the main risk factors for chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) on the adult population aged 18 years or above who live in households served by fixed and mobile telephone lines. This study aims to contribute to the development and monitoring of public policies to promote the population's health and obtain results to contribute to the knowledge of the influence of COVID-19 on risk factors for NCDs in the country. We evaluated 9,000 individuals and collected information on their diet, physical activity, mental health, health status, hypertension, diabetes, depression, and alcohol and tobacco consumption, comparing the pre-pandemic moments and the first quarter of 2022. We also collected information about the population's vaccination schedule and COVID-19 infection history.
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- Pedro Curi Hallal
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil
- Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, U.S.A
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Epidemiologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil
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Young SK, Bond MA. A scoping review of the structuring of questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. J Community Psychol 2023; 51:2592-2617. [PMID: 37088990 DOI: 10.1002/jcop.23048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The purpose of this scoping review is to map the extent of the current research on how to best structure questions asking respondents to self-identify their sexual orientation and gender identity and to ascertain what further issues about measurement need to be explored. Using the Arksey and O'Malley framework for scoping reviews, 52 articles describing primary research about how to structure sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) questions, published in the years 2000-2021, were identified and analyzed. The domain of sexuality being asked about (e.g., self-label vs. behavior) needs to be clarified, and gender identity should be asked through a multipart item differentiating current identity from the sex assigned at birth. The terms used in the response options should be defined and may vary based on the study population or context. Contrary to expectations given the wide range of question formats currently being used in the field, there is considerable consensus around the basic tenets for structuring questions designed to assess SOGI dimensions.
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- Sarah K Young
- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
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Guerra-Tort C, López-Vizcaíno E, Santiago-Pérez MI, Rey-Brandariz J, Candal-Pedreira C, Varela-Lema L, Schiaffino A, Ruano-Ravina A, Perez- Rios M. Validation of a small-area model for estimation of smoking prevalence at a subnational level. Tob Induc Dis 2023; 21:112. [PMID: 37664442 PMCID: PMC10472341 DOI: 10.18332/tid/169683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Small-area estimation methods are an alternative to direct survey-based estimates in cases where a survey's sample size does not suffice to ensure representativeness. Nevertheless, the information yielded by small-area estimation methods must be validated. The objective of this study was thus to validate a small-area model. METHODS The prevalence of smokers, ex-smokers, and never smokers by sex and age group (15-34, 35-54, 55-64, 65-74, ≥75 years) was calculated in two Spanish Autonomous Regions (ARs) by applying a weighted ratio estimator (direct estimator) to data from representative surveys. These estimates were compared against those obtained with a small-area model applied to another survey, specifically the Spanish National Health Survey, which did not guarantee representativeness for these two ARs by sex and age. To evaluate the concordance of the estimates, we calculated the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the 95% confidence intervals of the differences between estimates. To assess the precision of the estimates, the coefficients of variation were obtained. RESULTS In all cases, the ICC was ≥0.87, indicating good concordance between the direct and small-area model estimates. Slightly more than eight in ten 95% confidence intervals for the differences between estimates included zero. In all cases, the coefficient of variation of the small-area model was <30%, indicating a good degree of precision in the estimates. CONCLUSIONS The small-area model applied to national survey data yields valid estimates of smoking prevalence by sex and age group at the AR level. These models could thus be applied to a single year's data from a national survey, which does not guarantee regional representativeness, to characterize various risk factors in a population at a subnational level.
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- Carla Guerra-Tort
- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Servizo de Difusión e Información, Instituto Galego de Estatística, Xunta de Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Servizo de Epidemioloxía, Dirección Xeral de Saúde Pública, Xunta de Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departament de Salut, Direcció General de Planificació en Salut, Generalitat de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Área de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Pública, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Epidemiología y Salud Pública, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Bezerra HDS, Barbosa IR. Poor access to health services for depression treatment in Brazil. Rev Saude Publica 2023; 57:49. [PMID: 37585948 PMCID: PMC10392771 DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2023057004654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the factors associated with poor access to health services for the depression treatment in Brazil. METHODS This study used data from the Brazilian National Survey of Health, conducted in the years 2019 and 2020. The sample consisted of 8,332 individuals with a self-reported diagnosis of depression, and poor access to healthcare was identified from the question "what is the main reason for you to not visit the physician/health service regularly for your depression?" From which poor access was identified by the affirmative answer reporting distance of health services or difficulties with transportation; waiting time at the health service; financial difficulties; opening hours of the health service; Not being able to schedule a consultation via health insurance; does not know who to look for or where to go, among others. Sociodemographic aspects and health conditions were analyzed. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed using Poisson Regression. RESULTS The prevalence of poor access to health services for depression treatment was 14.9% (95%CI: 13.6-16.2), relating to individuals aged 15-29 years (PR = 1.52) and 30-59 years old (PR = 1.22), without education (PR = 1.43), who rate their health as regular/poor/very poor (PR = 1.26), who have some limitation in their usual activities (PR = 2.71), who had the last consultation within 6 months of less than 2 years (PR = 2.63) and for more than 2 years (PR = 2.25) and who do not undergo psychotherapy (PR = 4.28). CONCLUSION Poor access to health services for depression treatment was associated with individual factors and health conditions.
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- Héllyda de Souza Bezerra
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do NortePrograma de Pós-Graduação em Saúde ColetivaNatalRNBrazilUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva. Natal, RN, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do NorteFaculdade de Ciências da Saúde do TrairiSanta CruzRNBrazil Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi. Santa Cruz, RN, Brazil
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Campos-Guerrero R, Diaz-Molina XG, Vargas-Fernández R, Azañedo D. Women's Autonomy and Anemia in Children under Five Years of Age: A Peruvian Population-Based Survey. Nutrients 2023; 15:3436. [PMID: 37571373 PMCID: PMC10421043 DOI: 10.3390/nu15153436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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To determine the association between women's autonomy and the presence of childhood anemia in children under five years of age in Peru, a cross-sectional study utilizing data from the 2019 Demographic and Family Health Survey was carried out. The study employed generalized linear models with a Poisson distribution and log link function. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) were calculated, along with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI), to assess the association of interest. A total of 15,815 women and their children under five years of age were analyzed. The prevalence of childhood anemia was 30.4% (95%CI: 29.5-31.3%), while the proportions of low, moderate and high autonomy of the mothers were 44.5%, 38.4% and 17.1%, respectively. Children under five years of age of women with a low level of autonomy were more likely to have anemia (aPR: 1.10; 95%CI: 1.00-1.21). Three out of ten children under five years of age suffer from anemia, and four out of ten mothers have a low level of autonomy. A low level of women's autonomy was associated with a higher probability of anemia in children under 5 years of age.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15067, Peru; (R.C.-G.); (X.G.D.-M.); (R.V.-F.)
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Pons EDS, Pizzol TDSD, Knauth DR, Mengue SS. Self-medication in children aged 0-12 years in Brazil: a population-based study. Rev Paul Pediatr 2023; 42:e2022137. [PMID: 37436244 PMCID: PMC10332440 DOI: 10.1590/1984-0462/2024/42/2022137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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OBJETIVE Studies have shown that the practice of self-medicating children occurs worldwide and is independent of the country's economic level, medication policies, or access to health services. This study aimed to estimate and characterize the prevalence of self-medication in the Brazilian population of children aged up to 12 years. METHODS We analyzed the data of 7528 children aged up to 12 years whose primary caregivers responded to the National Survey on Access, Use and Promotion of Rational Use of Medicines in Brazil (PNAUM), a cross-sectional population-based study conducted in 245 Brazilian municipalities. The prevalence of self-medication was defined as the use of at least one medication without a doctor's or dentist's indication 15 days before the interview. RESULTS The prevalence of self-medication was 22.2% and was more frequent in older children belonging to poorer families and without health insurance. The acute conditions for which there was a higher frequency of self-medication were pain, fever, and cold/allergic rhinitis. Analgesics/antipyretics stood out among the most used medications for self-medication. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of self-medication to treat acute conditions was high in Brazilian children sampled in PNAUM, emphasizing the management of common symptoms such as pain, fever, and cold/allergic rhinitis in this age group. These findings reinforce the need for educational actions aimed at parents and caregivers.
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Ma X, Zhang C, Feng L, Shen Y, Ma J, Wang G. Modified STOP-bang questionnaire incorporating morning dry mouth and BMI adjustment in China: a retrospective study of 590 patients. Expert Rev Respir Med 2023; 17:1041-1048. [PMID: 38147000 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2023.2292136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Morning dry mouth (MDM) is a common symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) yet current OSA screening tools overlook it. OBJECTIVE To enhance the specificity of the Stop-Bang questionnaire (SBQ) by adding an MDM symptom. METHOD A retrospective analysis on 590 patients from Peking University First Hospital (2013-2018) suspected of OSA was conducted. They underwent polysomnography. The research incorporated the MDM symptom into SBQ and adjusted the body mass index (BMI) threshold to 28 kg/m2. Predictive parameters were then calculated. RESULTS 83.1% patients were diagnosed with OSA, with 61.4% reporting MDM. Multivariate regression confirmed MDM significantly influenced Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI). Adjusted SBQ with MDM showed a slight decrease in sensitivity but improved specificity, especially when using a BMI threshold of > 28 kg/m2. For AHI ≥ 5 events/h and AHI ≥ 15 events/h, adjusted SBQ with MDM (BMI >28 kg/m2) obtained the highest Youden index. CONCLUSION Incorporating the MDM symptom into SBQ and adjusting the BMI threshold enhances the diagnostic specificity for OSA.
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- First Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- First Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- First Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- First Hospital, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Sanjuán-Navarro PS, Agudelo-Suárez AA, Mora-Cárdenas AL, Angarita-Navarro MP, Valdés-Payares L, Martínez-Gómez ML, Salazar-González CL. Frequency of symptoms and the associated factors of eating disorders in a group of dental students in Medellín, Colombia. Dent Med Probl 2023; 60:401-411. [PMID: 37750479 DOI: 10.17219/dmp/149900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Eating disorders (EDs) are considered a public health problem. Scientific research has focused on teenagers due to their higher prevalence in this population. However, other groups, such as university students, may be exposed to suffering from EDs due to their academic, social and personal characteristics. Identifying the magnitude of EDs and the associated characteristics may impact the generation of prevention strategies. OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to establish the prevalence of the risk of EDs (anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN)) and the associated factors in dental students at the University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 278 students (76 males, 202 females) with the use of a Google-Forms survey. The validated Spanish version of the Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26) and the Sick, Control, One Stone, Fat, Food (SCOFF) questionnaire were used. Other recorded variables included sociodemographic data, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related factors, health, and social support (the Duke-11 profile). The bivariate analysis of the risk of EDs was conducted according to different variables (95% confidence interval (CI)), followed by the logistic regression models adjusting for different variables (adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) and 95% CI). RESULTS According to EAT-26, the risk of EDs was 27.6% (18.8-38.6) for males and 28.7% (22.9-35.3) for females. However, differences between males and females were higher when the SCOFF questionnaire was applied (males: 6.6% (2.8-14.5); females: 22.3% (17.1-28.5); p < 0.01). According to the SCOFF instrument, after adjusting for sociodemographic and health variables, women were more likely to report the symptoms of EDs (aPR: 2.20; 95% CI: 1.06-4.57). Women receiving information from social networks were more likely to report the symptoms of EDs (aPR: 1.85; 95% CI: 1.19-2.88). Multivariate models showed that women reporting poor self-rated health and some symptoms during the mandatory confinement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic were more likely to report the symptoms of EDs. CONCLUSIONS A higher risk of EDs was found in dental students. Healthcare, psychological and/or psychiatric interviews, and educational/early prevention strategies are required.
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- Center for Research in Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Franken DL, Dias-da-Costa JS, Olinto MTA, Sturmer J, Bordin RB, Paniz VMV. Multimorbidity patterns: obesity as the main modifiable risk factor in adult women in Southern Brazil. Arch Endocrinol Metab 2023; 67:e000642. [PMID: 37249464 PMCID: PMC10665044 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Objective To identify multimorbidity patterns in women in southern Brazil, and its relationship with sociodemographic, lifestyle characteristics, and nutritional status, as well as to explore the main independent risk factor for the identified patterns. Subjects and methods This is a cross-sectional, population-based study with 1,128 women (20-69 years), southern Brazil. Chronic conditions were identified using the therapeutic and chemical anatomical classification of continuous use of medications. Multimorbidity was assessed as ≥2 or ≥3 chronic conditions to identify dyads and triads. Poisson regression was used to explore risk factors in the different adjustment models. As independent variables evaluated, in addition to sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle variables were included: consumption of fruits and vegetables, physical activity, alcohol consumption, smoking and nutritional status. Results Eleven dyads (frequencies between 2.0% and 6.4%) and three triads (frequencies between 1.9% and 2.1%) of morbidities were identified in the study. Aging was related to a higher prevalence of all patterns, and obesity was a risk factor for multimorbidity patterns that contained conditions related to the cardiovascular and metabolic system and mental health. After adjustment, obesity increased the probability of "hypertension + common mental disorders (CMD)" (PR 3.63; 95% CI 1.94-6.78) and "dyslipidemia + CMD" (PR 3.69; 95% CI 1.08-12.65) by more than three times. Conclusion This study identified common and important diseases in the patterns, associated with a common risk factor, obesity, that must be addressed by public health policies to prevent multimorbidity.
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- Débora Luiza Franken
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brasil,
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS, Brasil
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Santiago-Pérez MI, López-Vizcaíno E, Pérez-Ríos M, Guerra-Tort C, Rey-Brandariz J, Varela-Lema L, Martín-Gisbert L, Ruano-Ravina A, Schiaffino A, Galán I, Candal-Pedreira C, Montes A, Ahluwalia J. Small-area models to assess the geographical distribution of tobacco consumption by sex and age in Spain. Tob Induc Dis 2023; 21:63. [PMID: 37215189 PMCID: PMC10194049 DOI: 10.18332/tid/162379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Complete and accurate data on smoking prevalence at a local level would enable health authorities to plan context-dependent smoking interventions. However, national health surveys do not generally provide direct estimates of smoking prevalence by sex and age groups at the subnational level. This study uses a small-area model-based methodology to obtain precise estimations of smoking prevalence by sex, age group and region, from a population-based survey. METHODS The areas targeted for analysis consisted of 180 groups based on a combination of sex, age group (15-34, 35-54, 55-64, 65-74, and ≥75 years), and Autonomous Region. Data on tobacco use came from the 2017 Spanish National Health Survey (2017 SNHS). In each of the 180 groups, we estimated the prevalence of smokers (S), ex-smokers (ExS) and never smokers (NS), as well as their coefficients of variation (CV), using a weighted ratio estimator (direct estimator) and a multinomial logistic model with random area effects. RESULTS When smoking prevalence was estimated using the small-area model, the precision of direct estimates improved; the CV of S and ExS decreased on average by 26%, and those of NS by 25%. The range of S prevalence was 11-46% in men and 4-37% in women, excluding the group aged ≥75 years. CONCLUSIONS This study proposes a methodology for obtaining reliable estimates of smoking prevalence in groups or areas not covered in the survey design. The model applied is a good alternative for enhancing the precision of estimates at a detailed level, at a much lower cost than that involved in conducting large-scale surveys. This method could be easily integrated into routine data processing of population health surveys. Having such estimates directly after completing a health survey would help characterize the tobacco epidemic and/or any other risk factor more precisely.
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- María I. Santiago-Pérez
- Epidemiology Department, Directorate-General of Public Health, Galician Regional Health Authority, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Diffusion and Information Service, Galician Institute of Statistics, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública/CIBERESP), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela - IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública/CIBERESP), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela - IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública/CIBERESP), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela - IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Directorate-General of Health Planning, Health Department, Catalonian Regional Authority, Barcelona, Spain
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- National Centre for Epidemiology, Carlos III Institute of Health, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Autonomous University of Madrid/IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Consortium for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBER en Epidemiología y Salud Pública/CIBERESP), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Santiago de Compostela - IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, United States
- Department of Behavioral and Social Science, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, United States
- Legoretta Cancer Center, Division of Biology and Medicine, Brown University, Providence, United States
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Ackley SF, Zimmerman SC, Flatt JD, Riley AR, Sevelius J, Duchowny KA. Discordance in chromosomal and self-reported sex in the UK Biobank: Implications for transgender- and intersex-inclusive data collection. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2023; 120:e2218700120. [PMID: 37094118 PMCID: PMC10161036 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2218700120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023] Open
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There is growing need to distinguish between sex and gender. While sex is assigned at birth, gender is socially constructed and may not correspond to one's assigned sex. However, in most research studies, sex or gender is assessed in isolation or the terms are used interchangeably, which has implications for research accuracy and inclusivity. We used data from the UK Biobank to quantify the prevalence of disagreement between chromosomal and self-reported sex and identify potential reasons for discordance. Among approximately 200 individuals with sex discordance, 71% of discordances were potentially explained by the presence of intersex traits or transgender identity. The findings indicate that when describing sex- and/or gender-specific differences in health, researchers may be limited in their ability to draw conclusions regarding specific sex and/or gender health information.
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- Sarah F. Ackley
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA94158
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, CA94158
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Science, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV89119
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- Department of Sociology, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA95064
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- Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco, CA94158
- Center of Excellence for Transgender Health, University of California, San Francisco, CA94158
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- Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48104
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Assunção AÁ, Freguglia RDS, Vieira MDT, Marioni LDS. Prevalence of flu-like syndrome in healthcare workers in Brazil: a national study, 2020. Rev Saude Publica 2023; 57:6. [PMID: 37075390 PMCID: PMC10118401 DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2023057004384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of reported symptoms of flu-like syndrome (FS) among HCW and compare HCW and non-HCW on the chance of reporting these symptoms, this study analyzed data of a population-based survey conducted in Brazil. METHODS A cross-sectional analysis was performed with self-reported data from the Brazilian National Household Sample Survey (PNAD Covid-19) from May 2020. The authors analyzed a probability sample of 125,179 workers, aged 18 to 65, with monthly income lower than US$ 3 500. The variable HCW or non-HCW was the covariate of interest and having reported FS symptoms or not was the outcome variable. Authors tested interactions of HCW with other covariates. A logit model - when controlling for sociodemographic, employment, and geographic characteristics - investigated the chance of HCW reporting FS compared to non-HCW. RESULTS HCW have a significant effect (odds ratio of 1.369) on reporting FS symptoms when compared to non-HCW. HCW account for 4.17% of the sample, with a higher frequency of FS (3.38%) than observed for non-HCW (2.43%). Female, non-white and older individuals had higher chance to report FS. CONCLUSIONS The HCW had a higher chance of reporting symptoms than non-HCW aged over 18 years in the labor force. These results emphasize guidelines for preventive measures to reduce workplace exposures in the healthcare facilities. The prevalence is disproportionately affecting HCW women and HCW non-whites. In the regions North and Northeast the steeper progression is consistent with the hypothesis of socioeconomic factors, and it explains the greater prevalence in HCW and non-HCW living in those territories.
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- Ada Ávila Assunção
- Universidade Federal de Minas GeraisFaculdade de MedicinaDepartamento de Medicina Preventiva e SocialBelo HorizonteMGBrasilUniversidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculdade de Medicina. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Social. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Juiz de ForaFaculdade de EconomiaDepartamento de EconomiaJuiz de ForaMGBrasil Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Faculdade de Economia. Departamento de Economia. Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal de Juiz de ForaInstituto de Ciências ExatasDepartamento de EstatísticaJuiz de ForaMGBrasil Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. Instituto de Ciências Exatas. Departamento de Estatística. Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil
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- National Institute of Economic and Social ResearchLondonUnited Kingdom National Institute of Economic and Social Research. London, United Kingdom
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Cigarroa I, Bravo-Leal M, Petermann-Rocha F, Parra-Soto S, Concha-Cisternas Y, Matus-Castillo C, Vásquez-Gómez J, Zapata-Lamana R, Parra-Rizo MA, Álvarez C, Celis-Morales C. Brisk Walking Pace Is Associated with Better Cardiometabolic Health in Adults: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016-2017. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:ijerph20085490. [PMID: 37107772 PMCID: PMC10139031 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20085490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although the importance of walking for promoting a better cardiometabolic health is widely known (this includes both cardiovascular and metabolic/endocrine systems), there is little knowledge regarding its appropriate pace to provide adults with more cardiometabolic benefits. AIM To analyze the associations between different walking pace categories and cardiometabolic health markers in the adult Chilean population. METHODS Cross-sectional study. A total of 5520 participants aged 15 to 90 years old from the Chilean National Health Survey (CNHS) 2016-2017 were included. Walking pace categories (slow, average, and brisk) were collected through self-reported methods. Glycaemia, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT), vitamin D2, vitamin D3, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and lipid profile (Total, HDL, LDL, VLDL, No HDL cholesterol and triglycerides) were determined using blood sample tests and measured with the standardized methods described in the CNHS 2016-2017. RESULTS People who had a brisk walking pace were associated with lower levels of glycaemia, HbA1c, GGT, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and higher vitamin D3 levels compared with those with a slow walking pace. Moreover, people with a brisk walking pace had lower levels of VLDL cholesterol compared with those with a slow walking pace. However, after adjusting the model to include sociodemographic background, nutritional status, and lifestyle variables, the differences remained only for glycaemia, HbA1c and systolic blood pressure levels. CONCLUSIONS A brisk walking pace was associated with better cardiometabolic health markers and lipid profile compared with a slow walking pace.
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- Igor Cigarroa
- Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Los Ángeles 4440000, Chile
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- Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Santo Tomás, Los Ángeles 4440000, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago 8370068, Chile
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- Department of Nutrition and Public Health, Universidad del Bío-Bío, Chillan 3780000, Chile
- School Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
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- Pedagogía en Educación Física, Facultad de Educación, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias del Deporte y Acondicionamiento Físico, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción 4030000, Chile
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- Centro de Investigación de Estudios Avanzados del Maule (CIEAM), Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile
- Laboratorio de Rendimiento Humano, Grupo de Estudios en Educación, Actividad Física y Salud (GEEAFyS), Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Valencian International University—VIU, 46002 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, Campus of Elche, Miguel Hernandez University (UMH), 03202 Elche, Spain
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- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago 7591538, Chile
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- School Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8TA, UK
- Laboratorio de Rendimiento Humano, Grupo de Estudios en Educación, Actividad Física y Salud (GEEAFyS), Universidad Católica del Maule, Talca 3460000, Chile
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Lee SJ, Han MA, Park J, Ryu SY. Utilization of nutrition labels and related factors among patients with diabetes in Korea. Nutr Res Pract 2023; 17:297-306. [PMID: 37009140 PMCID: PMC10042708 DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2023.17.2.297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The prevalence of diabetes has continued to increase globally. Changes in eating habits, lack of exercise, increased stress, and aging are major contributors. Glycemic control is the key strategy of diabetes management. The purpose of this study was to analyze the utilization of nutrition labels and related factors among patients with diabetes. MATERIALS/METHODS Data from the 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used. General, health-related, diabetes-related characteristics from 1,587 adults with diabetes history were included. Nutrition label utilization was assessed with awareness and use of nutrition labels and effects on food choice. For statistical analyses, chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed. RESULTS The prevalence of awareness, use, and effects of nutrition labels on food choice among diabetic patients were 48.8%, 11.4%, and 9.6%, respectively. High monthly income, walking frequency, family history of diabetes, younger age at diagnosis, and shorter duration of diabetes were associated with higher nutrition label awareness. Nutrition label use and effect on food choice were higher in women, those with high monthly income, those diagnosed at younger than 45 yrs, those with diabetes for less than 10 yrs, those with meal therapy, or patients who had undergone a fundus examination. CONCLUSIONS Nutrition label utilization status was low in Korean patients with diabetes. Strategies are needed to promote nutrition label use as a diet management tool for patients with diabetes.
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- So-Jung Lee
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Science, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Korea
- Department of Nutritional Management Service Team, Kwangju Christian Hospital, Gwangju 61452, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Korea
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Gupta N, Cookson SR. Evaluation of Survey Nonresponse in Measuring Cardiometabolic Health Risk Factors and Outcomes among Sexual Minority Populations: A National Data Linkage Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:5346. [PMID: 37047961 PMCID: PMC10094691 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Understanding cardiometabolic health among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people is challenged by methodological constraints, as most studies are either based on nonprobability samples or assume that missing values in population-based samples occur at random. Linking multiple years of nationally representative surveys, hospital records, and geocoded data, we analyzed selection biases and health disparities by self-identified sexual orientation in Canada. The results from 202,560 survey respondents of working age identified 2.6% as LGB, 96.4% as heterosexual, and <1.0% with nonresponse to the sexual identity question. Those who did not disclose their sexual identity were older, less highly educated, less often working for pay, and less often residing in rural and remote communities; they also had a diagnosed cardiometabolic condition or experienced a cardiometabolic-related hospitalization more often. Among those reporting their sexual identity, LGB individuals were younger, more likely to smoke tobacco or drink alcohol regularly, more likely to have heart disease, and less likely to have a regular medical provider than heterosexual persons. This investigation highlighted the potential of leveraging linked population datasets to advance measurements of sexual minority health disparities. Our findings indicated that population health survey questions on sexual identity are not generally problematic, but cautioned that those who prefer not to state their sexual identity should neither be routinely omitted from analysis nor assumed to have been randomly distributed.
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Dionato FAV, Nucci LB, Enes CC. Factors associated with non-adoption of healthy behavior among individuals with diabetes: a population-based study in Brazil. J Public Health (Oxf) 2023; 45:e114-e120. [PMID: 34498089 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdab344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The non-adoption of behavioral changes to control diabetes mellitus contributes to a low adherence to self-care. This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with non-adoption of healthy behaviors among diabetic individuals. METHODS Cross-sectional study using data from the National Health Survey (Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde) carried out in 2013 in Brazil, with adults (≥18 years) (n = 3098). The outcome variable was the non-adoption-two or fewer-of healthy behaviors. Logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with non-adoption of healthy behaviors. RESULTS Approximately, 50% of the participants adopted two or fewer healthy habits and the most frequently mentioned were not drinking excessively (94.1%) and not smoking (89.1%). Not using diabetic medication (odds ratio (OR) = 1.37, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.02-1.85), not making regular doctor visits (OR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.08-1.87), no limitation of usual activities (OR = 1.39, 95% CI = 1.01-1.94) and good self-rated health (OR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.09-1.98) increased the chance of individuals non-adoption of healthy behaviors independently of gender, age, schooling and economic status. CONCLUSIONS Health professionals need to be aware of issues, such as diabetic medication use, frequency of doctor visits, limitation of usual activities and good self-rated health, which are factors that can interfere with the adoption of healthy behaviors of diabetic patients.
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- F A V Dionato
- Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas (PUC-Campinas), Campinas 13060-904, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Life Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campinas 13060-904, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Center for Life Sciences, Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Campinas 13060-904, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Iwasa M, Ando W, Uemura K, Hamada H, Takao M, Sugano N. Association between magnitude of femoral head collapse and quality of life in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Mod Rheumatol 2023; 33:416-421. [PMID: 35260881 DOI: 10.1093/mr/roac023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The magnitude of femoral head collapse (MFHC) is one of the criteria for staging osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). The present study aimed to clarify the relationship between MFHC and hip pain or functional quality of life (QOL) scores in patients with ONFH. METHODS Seventy patients with ONFH who had femoral head collapse without osteoarthritic changes were divided into four groups based on MFHC by 1 mm. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS). QOL was evaluated using patient-reported outcome measures such as the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Hip-Disease Evaluation Questionnaire (JHEQ), Oxford Hip Score (OHS), and Short Form-12 Health Survey, version 2 (SF-12v2). We also explored the relationship between MFHC and QOL. RESULTS Pain score and satisfaction score in the VAS, JHEQ pain subscale, JHEQ movement subscale, and JHEQ total score were significantly associated with MFHC, and no significant differences were found between groups in any subscale or total score for OHS and SF-12v2. CONCLUSION In patients with ONFH, differences in MFHC by 1 mm were associated with deterioration of some pain VAS and QOL outcomes.
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- Makoto Iwasa
- Department of Orthopaedic Medical Engineering, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Medical Engineering, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Medical Engineering, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Medical Engineering, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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Gurley SA, Stupp PW, Fellows IE, Parekh BS, Young PW, Shiraishi RW, Sullivan PS, Voetsch AC. Estimation of HIV-1 Incidence Using a Testing History-Based Method; Analysis From the Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment Survey Data in 12 African Countries. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2023; 92:189-196. [PMID: 36730779 PMCID: PMC9911103 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Estimating HIV incidence is essential to monitoring progress in sub-Saharan African nations toward global epidemic control. One method for incidence estimation is to test nationally representative samples using laboratory-based incidence assays. An alternative method based on reported HIV testing history and the proportion of undiagnosed infections has recently been described. METHODS We applied an HIV incidence estimation method which uses history of testing to nationally representative cross-sectional survey data from 12 sub-Saharan African nations with varying country-specific HIV prevalence. We compared these estimates with those derived from laboratory-based incidence assays. Participants were tested for HIV using the national rapid test algorithm and asked about prior HIV testing, date and result of their most recent test, and date of antiretroviral therapy initiation. RESULTS The testing history-based method consistently produced results that are comparable and strongly correlated with estimates produced using a laboratory-based HIV incidence assay (ρ = 0.85). The testing history-based method produced incidence estimates that were more precise compared with the biomarker-based method. The testing history-based method identified sex-, age-, and geographic location-specific differences in incidence that were not detected using the biomarker-based method. CONCLUSIONS The testing history-based method estimates are more precise and can produce age-specific and sex-specific incidence estimates that are informative for programmatic decisions. The method also allows for comparisons of the HIV transmission rate and other components of HIV incidence among and within countries. The testing history-based method is a useful tool for estimating and validating HIV incidence from cross-sectional survey data.
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- Stephen A. Gurley
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- Fellows Statistics Inc., San Diego, CA; and
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- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
- Division of Global HIV & TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Maputo, Mozambique
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- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Division of Global HIV&TB, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
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Dyer TA, Glenny AM, MacDonald L, Marshman Z, Jones K. Effectiveness of strategies to increase participation in school-based epidemiological surveys: a rapid review. Community Dent Health 2023; 40:53-59. [PMID: 36696488 DOI: 10.1922/cdh_00242dyer07] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Rapid review of the literature on strategies to increase participation rates in school-based epidemiological surveys. BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN Rapid review. MEDLINE and Embase databases were searched for articles written in English from 2000 onwards. Synthesised evidence and primary research were included as data sources from peer reviewed journals and reports. INTERVENTIONS Any strategy aiming to increase participation in school-based health surveys. The comparator was usual procedure or an alternative strategy to increase participation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcomes included participation and consent rates. Secondary outcomes were feasibility, acceptability and adverse effects. RESULTS The search identified 591 unique records, of which 587 were excluded. Four studies were suitable for inclusion, including one systematic review, one randomised controlled trial, one cross-sectional study and one retrospective analysis. Based on very low certainty evidence, recommendations for maximising participation rates in one systematic review of US studies included: promoting the survey to school staff, parents and students; disseminating study information using direct rather than mediated methods; offering incentives to schools, staff and participants; following up non-responders; and employing a research team member to co-ordinate and monitor recruitment. However, UK studies found that different strategies did not increase participation more than that achieved by a standard approach (delivery of covering letter/consent forms via the child with no follow-up of non-responders). CONCLUSION Given the lack of evidence of effectiveness of alternative strategies in the UK, additional measures beyond existing standard approaches for active consent cannot be recommended.
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- T A Dyer
- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK
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- Division of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, UK
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- Cochrane Oral Health, Division of Dentistry, The University of Manchester UK
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK
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- Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, London, UK
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Kruszon-Moran D, Brody D, Pearce B. Association of infection with Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara on cognitive function among US adults aged 60 and over, NHANES 2011-2014. J Epidemiol Community Health 2023; 77:315-321. [PMID: 36849240 PMCID: PMC10127138 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2022-219772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Toxoplasma gondii and Toxocara are common parasites that infect humans globally. Our aim was to examine the relationship between T. gondii and Toxocara infection and cognition. METHODS Multivariate logistic regression was used to test the association of T. gondii and Toxocara seropositivity on indices of cognitive function (a word list learning trial with delayed recall from the Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease, an animal fluency test (AFT) and a digit symbol substitution test (DSST)) among 2643 adults aged 60 years and older in the 2011-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. RESULTS Seropositivity to T. gondii or Toxocara were both associated with lower scores in all three cognitive function measures examined in univariate analyses. Except for the DSST, these associations were not significant after adjustment for age, gender, race and Hispanic origin, poverty level, education, US birth status, depression and hypertension. On stratification to account for significant interactions, Toxocara seropositivity was associated with worse scores on the AFT among those born outside the USA, worse scores on the DSST among those aged 60-69 years, female, Hispanic and with a high school diploma or less. Lower DSST scores with Toxocara infection was greater for adults living below compared with at or above the poverty level. CONCLUSIONS Seropositivity to these parasites, particularly to Toxocara, may be associated with diminished cognitive performance in certain subgroups of older adults.
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- Deanna Kruszon-Moran
- National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
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- National Center for Health Statistics, Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Min EJ, Jeong S, Park JB. Evaluation of the Association between Amount and Type of Milk Consumption and Periodontitis: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016-2018). Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15040914. [PMID: 36839272 PMCID: PMC9961995 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the association between the consumption of milk and having severe periodontitis. It is based on the information from the 2016-2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Severe periodontitis was characterized as a community periodontal index of code 4. A total of 18,034 individual respondents (7835 men and 10,199 women) without missing values were included in this study. Adjusted odds ratios and a 95% confidence interval of periodontitis in a multivariate logistic regression model for the amount of milk consumption were 0.774 [0.633-0.945] after the adjustment of confounding factors. This trend was maintained in a subgroup analysis of males with adjusted odds ratios, with a 95% confidence interval of 0.705 [0.538-0.924]. Overall, the findings showed a negative association between Korean adults' milk consumption and the prevalence of severe periodontitis. Men with higher milk consumption were more likely to have a lower prevalence of severe periodontitis regardless of age, body mass index, smoking or drinking habits, education, income, region, and physical exercise, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, white blood cell count and toothbrushing frequency. By contrast, in women, the amount of milk consumption was not significantly associated with severe periodontitis. The amount of milk consumed was discovered to be a potential risk indicator for severe periodontitis in men in this study.
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- Eun Jeong Min
- Department of Medical Life Science, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, The Catholic University Graduate School, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedicine & Health Sciences, The Catholic University Graduate School, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Dental Implantology, Graduate School of Clinical Dental Science, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2258-6290
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Jensen HAR, Lau CJ, Davidsen M, Ekholm O, Christensen AI. Agreement between self-reported diseases from health surveys and national health registry data: a Danish nationwide study. J Epidemiol Community Health 2023; 77:116-122. [PMID: 36446554 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2022-219944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Agreement may be low when comparing self-reported diseases in health surveys with registry data. The aim of the present study was to examine the agreement between seven self-reported diseases among a representative sample of Danish adults aged ≥16 years and data from medical records. Moreover, possible associations with sociodemographic variables were examined. METHODS Nationally representative data on self-reported current or previous diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, myocardial infarction, stroke and cancer, respectively, were derived from the Danish National Health Survey in 2017 (N=183 372). Individual-level data were linked to data on the same diseases from medical records in registries. Logistic regression models were used to explore potential associations between sociodemographic variables and total agreement. RESULTS For all included diseases, specificity was >92% and sensitivity varied between 66% (cancer) and 95% (diabetes). Negative predictive value (NPV) was >96% for all diseases and positive predictive value (PPV) varied between 13% (rheumatoid arthritis) and 90% (cancer). Total agreement varied between 91% (asthma) and 99% (diabetes), whereas the kappa value was lowest for rheumatoid arthritis (0.21) and highest for diabetes (0.88). Sociodemographic variables were demonstrated to be significantly associated with total agreement for all diseases, with sex, age and educational level exhibiting the strongest associations. However, the directions of the associations were inconsistent across diseases. CONCLUSION Overall, self-reported data were accurate in identifying individuals without the specific disease (ie, specificity and NPV). However, sensitivity, PPV and kappa varied greatly between diseases. These findings should be considered when interpreting similar results from surveys.
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- Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Frederiksberg, The Capital Region, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hoben M, Baumbusch J, B. Hogan D, Gruneir A, A. Chamberlain S, Corbett K, E. Griffith L, McGrail KM, E. Amuah J, E. Lane N, J. Maxwell C. Caregivers' Concerns About Assisted Living Residents' Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. J Fam Nurs 2023; 29:28-42. [PMID: 36124925 PMCID: PMC9490393 DOI: 10.1177/10748407221124159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Family or friend caregivers' concerns about assisted living (AL) residents' mental health are reflective of poor resident and caregiver mental health. COVID-19-related visiting restrictions increased caregiver concerns, but research on these issues in AL is limited. Using web-based surveys with 673 caregivers of AL residents in Western Canada, we assessed the prevalence and correlates of moderate to severe caregiver concerns about residents' depressed mood, loneliness, and anxiety in the 3 months before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregiver concerns doubled after the start of the pandemic (resident depressed mood: 23%-50%, loneliness: 29%-62%, anxiety: 24%-47%). Generalized linear mixed models identified various modifiable risk factors for caregiver concerns (e.g., caregivers' perception that residents lacked access to counseling services or not feeling well informed about and involved in resident care). These modifiable factors can be targeted in efforts to prevent or mitigate caregiver concerns and resident mental health issues.
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- Matthias Hoben
- York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- ICES, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Seale E, de Groh M, Greene-Finestone L. Fast food consumption in adults living in Canada: alternative measurement methods, consumption choices, and correlates. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab 2023; 48:163-171. [PMID: 36322952 DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2022-0252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Global industries and technological advancements have contributed to the proliferation of fast food (FF) establishments and ultraprocessed food, associated with poorer diet quality and health outcomes. To investigate FF as an indicator, we compared alternative methods to capture self-reported FF consumption and examined associated socio-demographic factors. We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2014-2015 Foodbook study, a cross-sectional survey on foods consumed by Canadians during the previous week. An embedded randomized design compared alternative FF intake questions of varying details. A total of 6062 participants aged 18+ were included, representing 24.7 million Canadian adults. Approximately 48% consumed FF in the past week, and of FF consumers, average frequency was twice. Asking broadly about FF intake without examples resulted in significantly lower reported FF intake compared with the two more detailed questions; the latter two were not significantly different. Burgers, pizza, and submarines/sandwiches were most commonly consumed. Men, younger age, higher BMI, women in central Canada (versus territorial regions), and men with income $30 000-$80 000 (versus >$80 000) were associated with higher FF consumption. Consumption of FF is common among Canadians; some associated factors are gender-specific. Further research examining FF as an indicator, and individual and societal implications of FF consumption, is recommended to inform programs and policies.
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- Emily Seale
- Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, 785 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, 785 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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- Centre for Surveillance and Applied Research, Public Health Agency of Canada, 785 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9, Canada
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da Silva AS, Melo JCDN, Pereira ZS, dos Santos JC, Silva RJDS, Araújo RHDO, Sampaio RAC. Correlates of Physical Activity in Brazilian Older Adults: The National Health Survey 2019. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:2463. [PMID: 36767827 PMCID: PMC9915002 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Engagement in physical activity (PA) depends on intrapersonal, interpersonal/cultural, organizational, physical environment and political factors. Considering that it is important to understand this phenomenon in different populational contexts, this study aimed to investigate the factors related to engagement in PA according to sociodemographic aspects, eating habits, self-rated health, activities of daily living, noncommunicable diseases, mental health and public policies in Brazilian older people. This study had a cross-sectional design and used data from the Brazilian National Health Survey, 2019. Sample size was composed of 22,726 participants, aged 60 years or older, of both sexes, and all the data were collected by interview/questionnaire. According to the adjusted logistic regression, males were more active than females (OR = 1.59 (95% CI 1.40-1.80)), and those living in northern and northeastern Brazil were more likely to be inactive when compared to the southeastern region. Moreover, those with a higher educational level and income (OR = 1.36 (1.06-1.73) and OR = 1.60 (1.22-2.11)); with healthy eating habits (OR = 1.05 (1.03-1.06)); with positive self-rated health (OR = 2.67 (95% CI 1.51-4.71)); with better functional autonomy (OR = 1.22 (1.17-1.27)); and who reported that there was some public place (square, park, closed street, beach) to go for a walk, exercise or practice sport close to their home were more likely to be active (OR = 1.49 (1.34-1.67)). Sociodemographic factors, healthy eating habits, positive self-rated health, higher functioning in activities of daily living and living close to places where PA is practiced were associated with regular engagement in PA (i.e., ≥150 min/week).
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- Amanda Santos da Silva
- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Sergipe, São Cristóvão 49100-000, Brazil
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