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Towards health for future
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 20, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms in pregnant adolescents in Southern Brazil
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the association between childhood experiences and mental health in adolescence, especially in vulnerable samples, such as pregnant adolescents. This finding reveals the importance of studying early trauma in life and enabling preventive help, especially in adolescents. High-quality evidence of perinatal mental health problems should be generated to make pregnancy safer for women in low- and middle-income countries. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 18, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Parental barriers to active transport to school: a systematic review
ConclusionsIt is crucial to involve parents through interventions to reduce the perception of safety and to increase awareness of the importance of ATS. In addition, these strategies should be complemented by environmental changes performed by local governments. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Correction to: Horizon Europe: Will new or old European Union take to the field?
Unfortunately, the given and family name of author “Michele Rubbini” was interchanged incorrectly in the original publication and the correct version is updated here. The original article has been corrected. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 13, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Impact of self-reported bank fraud on self-rated health, comorbidity and pain
ConclusionsBank frauds are an emerging phenomenon which is likely to damage public health. Stricter regulation to protect people from fraudulent bank practices is needed. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 7, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Effect of a theory-based hand hygiene educational intervention for enhancing behavioural outcomes in Ghanaian schools: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
ConclusionsA theory-driven hand hygiene educational intervention involving school children can have a medium to a very large effect size, with respect to the practice of HWWS, and a low to a medium effect size with respect to behavioural intention. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - November 6, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Healthcare providers ’ perspectives of disrespect and abuse in maternity care facilities in Nigeria: a qualitative study
ConclusionsHealthcare providers need training on how to incorporate elements of respectful maternity care into practice including skills for rapport building and counselling. Women and family members should be educated about right to respectful care empowering them to report disrespectful practices. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 30, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of precision medicine: a scoping review
ConclusionsThis review may help inform decisions about reimbursement, research and development of PM interventions. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Governance to address health systems pitfalls of antibiotics overuse in low- and middle-income countries
(Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 24, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Continued tobacco consumption during pregnancy and women ’s depression and anxiety symptoms
ConclusionsAnxiety and depression symptoms need to be considered to screening for women at risk of smoking during pregnancy. Future prenatal smoking cessation interventions must take into account these variables. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

The epidemiology of domestic violence in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review
ConclusionsOne in every three women in Saudi Arabia is a victim of domestic violence. Strategies to reduce risk factors, prevent DV, care for victims, and mitigate the effects of DV must be adopted by health care agencies in Saudi Arabia. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 17, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Sex-specific initiation rates of tobacco smoking and its determinants among adults from a Middle Eastern population: a cohort study
ConclusionsThe majority of adult smoking initiators started smoking with water pipe. The initiation rate was remarkably higher in men and younger age-groups. Passive smoking, being single and lower education were risk factors. Educational intervention was protective among women. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 15, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Creating a whole-of-government approach to promoting healthy weight: What can Health in All Policies contribute?
ConclusionsThe HiAP approach achieved some success in encouraging a range of government departments to contribute to a healthy weight target. However, a comprehensive approach requires national regulation to address the commercial determinants of health and underlying causes of population obesity in addition to cross-government action to promote population healthy weight through regional government action. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 11, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Household food insecurity and its association with anaemia in Mexican children: National Health and Nutrition Survey 2012
ConclusionsOur findings can contribute to a better understanding of FI and anaemia in children and to strengthen interventions to address these problems. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 8, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

How adults and children perceive the impact of social policies connected to unemployment on well-being in the household: a concept mapping approach
ConclusionsStakeholders had many perceptions, which may help to improve social policies. Adults were more concerned about work, and children were more so about inequalities. In general, adults were more practical and individualistic, and children, more emphatic and idealistic. (Source: International Journal of Public Health)
Source: International Journal of Public Health - October 4, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research