Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jungeun Shin, Hyeonkyeong Lee, Eun Kyoung Choi, Chungmo Nam, Sun-Mi Chae, Oksik Park
Summary: This study investigated the impact of social-cultural and community factors on the well-being of adolescents in multicultural families. The results showed that social support, sense of community, economic status, and type of school significantly affect their well-being. These findings could be valuable for educators, health professionals, and policymakers in enhancing the well-being of adolescents in multicultural families.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Tiffany M. Powell-Wiley, Yvonne Baumer, Foster Osei Baah, Andrew S. Baez, Nicole Farmer, Christa T. Mahlobo, Mario A. Pita, Kameswari A. Potharaju, Kosuke Tamura, Gwenyth R. Wallen
Summary: Social determinants of health have a significant impact on the development of cardiovascular disease and its outcomes, but their influence is not fully understood. This review aims to further investigate the relationship between social determinants of health and cardiovascular disease, and provide a framework for future research and interventions.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Political Science
Philipp Lutz, Marco Bitschnau
Summary: Immigration has become a divisive issue in Western democracies, characterized by widespread misperceptions. This review aims to understand the reasons behind these misperceptions in three steps: analyzing existing evidence, exploring motivational factors, and examining contextual influences and individual predispositions. The study concludes that misperceptions about immigration are pervasive and likely to continue shaping immigration politics.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Dylan J. Jester, Michael L. Thomas, Emily T. Sturm, Philip D. Harvey, Matcheri Keshavan, Beshaun J. Davis, Shekhar Saxena, Rajesh Tampi, Heather Leutwyler, Michael T. Compton, Barton W. Palmer, Dilip Jeste
Summary: Social determinants of health (SDoHs) have a significant impact on the health of individuals with schizophrenia-spectrum psychotic disorders (SSPDs), with risk factors including childhood abuse, parental psychopathology, parental communication problems, bullying, and low socioeconomic status in urban areas. Racial/ethnic discrimination and social fragmentation are also associated with the prevalence and symptoms of psychosis. Homeless populations and seriously mentally ill individuals are more likely to experience food insecurity. Further research is needed to understand the positive factors and develop interventions to reduce the adverse health impacts of SDoHs.
SCHIZOPHRENIA BULLETIN
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Rachel L. J. Thornton, Tracy J. Yang
Summary: This review critically assesses recent pediatric population health research, focusing specifically on child health equity. The review examines the role of the healthcare sector in addressing social drivers of health, challenges within healthcare organizations in addressing health-related social needs and determinants of health, and the inclusion of race and racism in pediatric population health research and practice.
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Rebeccah L. Sokol, Roshanak Mehdipanah, Kiana Bess, Layla Mohammed, Alison L. Miller
Summary: The study found that families rarely requested resource connections to address social needs in pediatric social determinants of health screening. Among the identified needs, housing, employment, food, and transportation were the most commonly requested resource connections by families.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luojun Yang, Sara M. Constantino, Bryan T. Grenfell, Elke U. Weber, Simon A. Levin, Vitor V. Vasconcelos
Summary: Behavioral responses play a crucial role in the dynamics of epidemics, including the adoption of mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores the factors influencing mask adoption, such as social norms, perceived risk of infection, and formal mandates. The findings highlight the complex social dynamics involved and the importance of sociocultural factors and local policies in explaining cross-country variation in mask adoption speed and breadth.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alfonso Mercado, Amanda Venta, Craig Henderson, Norma Pimentel
Summary: This study found that posttraumatic stress symptoms were associated with increased physical health concerns for Central American immigrant families who had recently arrived in the United States, and Hispanic cultural values moderated the relationship between trauma and health in adults. Therefore, recognizing posttraumatic stress symptoms as a significant correlate of physical health in Latino immigrant parents and children is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and informing future research and interventions.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Giovanna Calogiuri, Alessio Rossi, Laura Terragni
Summary: The study found that a majority of Italian immigrants in Norway perceived a positive impact on their physical activity (PA) after moving, with some even reporting higher levels of PA compared to living in Italy. There were no significant differences in PA levels between Italian immigrants and the Norwegian population, but differences were found in specific modes of PA. Additionally, men, individuals with lower educational levels, and older adults tended to perceive a more negative impact on their PA after the move.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nathaniel Z. Counts, Lauren A. Taylor, Charley E. Willison, Sandro Galea
Summary: This study examines lobbying activities on social determinants of health (SDOH) by top healthcare organizations from 2015 to 2019. While some organizations have lobbied on certain SDOH issues, such as financial strain and food insecurity, many important issues like non-healthcare-related employment, housing instability, transportation, and education have been overlooked. There is an opportunity for healthcare organizations to expand their lobbying efforts on upstream SDOH policy issues to enhance the impact of their strategies and advance population health.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica Cantos-Egea, Jordi Tous-Pallares, Juana-Maria Tierno-Garcia
Summary: The increasing number of families facing social exclusion in Europe and its impact on health inequities present a challenge for studying the social determinants of health and formulating welfare and social inclusion policies. This study identifies risk factors and psychological and social well-being factors that affect self-perceived health in trajectories of social exclusion. The findings can be used to design psychoeducational programs and proactive policies to reduce health inequalities.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chrysoula Beletsioti, Dimitris Niakas
Summary: This study investigated healthcare utilization in the Greek population in the context of austerity measures and its determinants. The findings showed a decrease in the proportion of people visiting specialists after the adoption of austerity measures, while the number of visits to general practitioners and hospitalizations did not significantly change. Self-rated health, presence of chronic diseases, and experiencing pain were found to be the strongest predictors.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Oncology
Richard C. Wender
Summary: Individuals with more social determinants of poor health are at higher risk for cancer-related death. This article presents a roadmap to reduce the devastating effects of social factors.
Article
Rehabilitation
Angela M. Filipe, Aline Bogossian, Rosslynn Zulla, David Nicholas, Lucyna M. Lach
Summary: This study aims to explore the applicability of social determinants of health in children and youth with neurodisabilities, and through analysis and consultation processes, it has generated a new framework for practitioners, policymakers, researchers, as well as families and communities to better reflect on and shape the health, well-being, and daily lives of children and youth with neurodisabilities.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aarthi Arun, Manohar Prasad Prabhu
Summary: The social determinants of health, referring to non-medical factors that affect an individual's health outcomes, have gained increasing attention in public health. This study focuses on identifying the social and personal determinants that significantly impact women's wellbeing. Through a survey of 229 rural Indian women, we found that the most common reasons for their non-participation in a public health intervention aimed at improving maternal outcomes were lack of husband support, lack of family support, limited time, and migratory lifestyle. We also observed associations between determinants such as educational level, primigravida status, age, and joint family structure, and their likelihood of citing lack of support. These findings highlight the importance of addressing social factors including spousal and familial support, time constraints, and stable housing to improve healthcare access for rural women.
