Social enterprises and public health improvement in England: a qualitative case study
To explore the contribution of social enterprises to publicly commissioned public health improvement and assess the risks and benefits of their role. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 23, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Emma Garnett, Juan Baeza, Susan Trenholm, Martin Gulliford, Judith Green Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among high-risk groups in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to review the relevant literature systematically and determine the pooled prevalence of HCV infection among high-risk groups in Iran. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 21, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Nematollahi, E. Ayubi, A. Almasi-Hashiani, K. Mansori, Y. Moradi, Y. Veisani, E. Jenabi, B. Gholamaliei, S. Khazaei Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research
The impacts of migration on maternal and child health services utilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Togo
Togo is experiencing a growing phenomenon of migration and consequently receives remittances from international migrants back to their relatives. Remittances represent about 9.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP), placing Togo in the top 10 recipients of remittances in the world in 2014. Despite the importance of remittances, information on their health outcomes is inadequate, particularly if remittances have a positive impact on the utilisation of maternal and child health services. The aim of this article is to evaluate the impacts of migration on maternal and child health services utilisation. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: E.H. Atake Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Folate supplementation to prevent birth abnormalities: evaluating a community-based participatory action plan for refugees and migrant workers on the Thailand-Myanmar border
Preconception folic acid (PFA) taken at least 3 months before conception can decrease the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) by approximately 46%. NTDs contribute significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality in migrant and refugee populations on the Thailand-Myanmar border (incidence 1.57/1000 live births). This audit aimed to assess uptake of PFA among migrant and refugee women, evaluate knowledge about PFA among local healthcare workers and implement a participatory community intervention to increase PFA uptake and decrease NTD incidence in this population. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A. Stevens, M.E. Gilder, P. Moo, A. Hashmi, S.E.T. Toe, B.B. Doh, S. Nosten, K. Chotivanich, Shawn Somerset, Rose McGready Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
‘Asleep at the helm? Language and Malta's new combined tobacco control warnings’
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”Nelson Mandela (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 19, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: D. O Doherty, F. Houghton, D. Mc Inerney Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Long-term evaluation of community health promotion: using capacity building as an intermediate outcome measure
Between 2001 and 2012, the health authority of Hamburg-Eimsb üttel carried out a health promotion programme for children and their parents in a disadvantaged neighbourhood called Lenzsiedlung. The programme consisted of different action fields aiming at sustainable establishment of community capacities. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: S. Nickel, W. S üß, C. Lorentz, A. Trojan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Well-being of the migrant workforce: who cares?
Whilst we recently published a special issue on migration —in May 2018—this month's issue raises the topic again in diverse ways, which are worth pondering upon. In many, perhaps the majority of countries, migrant workforces are commonplace, as are migrant members of a predominantly native workforce. So, in the United Kingdom, for example, in certain i ndustries, it may seem that the whole of a workforce is comprised of migrants; although, unless that workforce comes from similar background and culture, its members may not be recognised as a migrant workforce. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: F. Sim, P. Mackie Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Are US degree-granting institutions associated with better community health determinants and outcomes?
The objective of this study is to determine if there is an association between the presence of degree-granting institutions and CHRs. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: A. Spaulding, S. Stallings-Smith, A. Mease, A. Spaulding, E. Apatu Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Associations of intention to undertake physical activity among community dwelling British South Asian adults aged 60 years and over: a cross-sectional study
High prevalence of sedentary behaviour is seen in most immigrant groups in Western countries, particularly in those from the Indian subcontinent. The primary objective of this study was to determine the sociocognitive associations with intention to undertake physical activity (PA) among separate groups of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi older adults aged ≥60 years in the North West of England, UK. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: M. Horne, R. Emsley, A. Woodham, A. Wearden, D.A. Skelton Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of knowledge regarding gestational diabetes mellitus: a Bangladeshi study
The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Bangladeshi people. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: B. Bhowmik, F. Afsana, T. Ahmed, T. Siddiquee, T. Ahmed, F. Pathan, H. Mahtab, A.K.A. Khan Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Physiological and perceptual responses in the elderly to simulated daily living activities in UK summer climatic conditions
The elderly population is at an increasingly significant health risk to heat-related illnesses and mortality when compared with younger people in the same conditions. This is due to an increased frequency and severity of heatwaves, attributed to climate change, and reduced ability of elderly individuals to dissipate excess heat. Consequently, most excess deaths and emergency visits during heatwaves occur in people aged more than 65 years. The aim of this investigation was to assess the physiological and perceptual responses of elderly people during exercise sessions equating to activities of daily living in UK summer clima...
Source: Public Health - June 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: K.A.M. Waldock, M. Hayes, P.W. Watt, N.S. Maxwell Tags: Themed Paper – Original Research Source Type: research
Impact of meteorological factors on scarlet fever in Jiangsu province, China
This study aimed to examine the relationships between meteorological factors and the incidence of scarlet fever in different populations for scientific prevention strategies. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 14, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Q. Zhang, W. Liu, W. Ma, L. Zhang, Y. Shi, Y. Wu, Y. Zhu, M. Zhou Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Developing culturally adapted lifestyle interventions for South Asian migrant populations: a qualitative study of the key success factors and main challenges
South Asian migrant populations have a high risk of non-communicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). The aim of this study is to provide in-depth insight into key success factors and challenges in developing culturally adapted lifestyle interventions to prevent T2D within South Asian migrant populations. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L. Terragni, E. Beune, K. Stronks, E. Davidson, S. Qureshi, B. Kumar, E. Diaz Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Corrigendum to ‘Comparison of methods to measure body fat in 7-to-10-year-old children: a systematic review’ [Public Health 133 (April 2016) 3–13]
Discussion sections, correct should be ‘waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)’. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 9, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: N.S.O. Jensen, T.F.B. Camargo, D.P. Bergamaschi Source Type: research
Associations between mass incarceration and community health in New York City
This study seeks to identify the associations between mass incarceration and health behaviors/perceptions on a neighborhood level. (Source: Public Health)
Source: Public Health - June 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: R.E. Davis, D.N. Evans Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
