Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ayomide T. David, Vinita Sharma, Lorna Bittencourt, Kelly K. Gurka, Juan Guillermo Perez-Carreno, Catalina Lopez-Quintero
Summary: This study examines the relationship between Serious Psychological Distress (SPD) and the quantity or frequency of substance use among pregnant women in the United States (US). The results show that pregnant women experiencing SPD had higher rates of smoking, binge drinking, and cannabis use compared to those who did not report SPD.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Nicolas Libuy, Viviana Guajardo, Carlos Ibanez, Ana Maria Araneda, Lorena Contreras, Paula Donoso, Jorge Gaete, Adrian P. Mundt
Summary: There is a relationship between parenting practices and alcohol and cannabis use among adolescents in Chile. Improving parenting practices has the potential to prevent substance use among Chilean adolescents, especially girls.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
A. Patricia Maria del Carmen Fuentes, Alberto Jimenez Tapia, Eunice M. Ruiz-Cortes, Fernando Bolanos-Ceballos, Julio Cesar Flores Castro, Rafael Gutierrez, Catalina Gonzalez-Forteza
Summary: The prevalence of illicit drug use among Mexican adolescents has increased significantly, especially for marijuana. To address this issue, researchers developed a mobile intervention app called "What Happens if you Go Too Far?" and evaluated its short-term effectiveness in increasing risk perception of tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use among high school students. The results showed that the app effectively increased students' risk perception of smoking and drinking, as well as their resistance to peer pressure and assertiveness.
JMIR MHEALTH AND UHEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Annemieke Benschop, Floor van Bakkum, Judith Noijen
Summary: The coronavirus pandemic in the Netherlands led to an intelligent lockdown in spring 2020, affecting substance use patterns and creating new challenges in addiction prevention and care. A web survey of over 6,000 participants revealed varied changes in substance use, with some discontinued, decreased, unchanged, increased, or recommenced use. Timely monitoring of these changing patterns is crucial for informing prevention services in the field.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kelly C. Young-Wolff, Tara R. Foti, Andrea Green, Andrea Altschuler, Monique B. Does, Melanie Jackson-Morris, Sara R. Adams, Deborah Ansley, Amy Conway, Nancy Goler, Maha N. Mian, Esti Iturralde
Summary: As rates of prenatal cannabis use increase and cannabis legalization spreads across the US, this qualitative study aimed to understand pregnant individuals' perspectives on the legalization of cannabis for adult use in California. The findings suggest that legalization has made it easier for pregnant individuals to access cannabis, reduced stigma, and encouraged discussions about prenatal cannabis use with healthcare practitioners. However, opinions regarding the impact of retailer marketing, advertising, and concerns about Child Protective Services involvement varied.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Natasha Y. Sheikhan, Ashlyn M. Pinto, Dominik A. Nowak, Farbod Abolhassani, Patrick Lefebvre, Mei Sheng Duh, Theodore J. Witek
Summary: A study evaluated compliance of cannabis-licensed firms with the Cannabis Act and analyzed trends in violations regarding promotional material. Widespread violations were observed in online Canadian cannabis promotion, suggesting the need for explicit federal regulation and enforcement to protect public health and safety amid legalization. The impact of policy and enforcement of cannabis promotion in Canada would also have international implications due to the global outreach of online media.
Article
Pediatrics
Genevieve F. Dash, Laura Holt, Emily A. Kenyon, Emily K. Carter, Diana Ho, Karen A. Hudson, Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing
Summary: There has been a global increase in the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, cannabis, and prescription drugs among adolescents, which are collectively called ECPO. The nature of ECPO use makes it difficult to detect, posing challenges for screening, prevention, and intervention. This article reviews empirical data on the effects of ECPO use in adolescents and provides concrete approaches for screening and intervention.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nicola C. Newton, Cath Chapman, Tim Slade, Louise Birrell, Annalise Healy, Marius Mather, Nyanda McBride, Leanne Hides, Steve Allsop, Louise Mewton, Gavin Andrews, Maree Teesson
Summary: This study successfully replicated the effects of the web-based Climate Schools: Alcohol and Cannabis course in a large cohort of adolescents, showing increased knowledge and reduced alcohol uptake. However, further research and/or adaptation may be necessary in preventing cannabis use and alcohol-related harms.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kelly C. Young-Wolff, Natalie E. Slama, Alisa A. Padon, Lynn D. Silver, Aurash Soroosh, Stacey E. Alexeeff, Sara R. Adams, Monique B. Does, Cynthia Campbell, Deborah Ansley, Amy Conway, Nancy Goler, Lyndsay A. Avalos
Summary: Prenatal cannabis use is associated with health risks for mothers and their children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in prenatal cannabis use, particularly among individuals living close to cannabis retail stores. Continued monitoring of local cannabis policy, the retail environment, and prenatal cannabis use is necessary.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sean R. Millar, Deirdre Mongan, Bobby P. Smyth, Ivan J. Perry, Brian Galvin
Summary: The study found that delaying the age of first alcohol and cannabis use by one year reduced the likelihood of being a current cannabis user. Among current users, older age at first tobacco and cannabis use was associated with lower frequency of cannabis use in the last 30 days. Analysis of participants aged 15-34 showed that delaying the onset of tobacco and cannabis use by each year reduced the odds of having a cannabis use disorder.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emi Nakaseko, Sayaka Kotera, Minato Nakazawa
Summary: This study investigated the behavior, knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of parents, siblings, and peers regarding smoking and drinking among urban and rural public-school students in Vanuatu. The findings showed that urban students had a higher prevalence of smoking and drinking, as well as greater awareness of the health hazards and higher self-efficacy to refuse tobacco and alcohol. Parents in rural areas were less likely to discuss the health hazards and more likely to offer tobacco or alcohol to their children compared to urban parents.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. R. Pischke, S. M. Helmer, H. Pohlabeln, S. Muellmann, S. Schneider, R. Reintjes, A. Schmidt-Pokrzywniak, M. Girbig, A. Kramer, A. Icks, U. Walter, H. Zeeb
Summary: The study examined the effects of a web-based social norms intervention on substance use among German university students, finding that receiving social norms feedback was associated with higher odds of decreased alcohol use, especially for students who overestimated peer use. The intervention did not have significant effects on tobacco use and episodes of drunkenness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Linda K. Ko, Lauren Tingey, Magaly Ramirez, Elliott Pablo, Ryan Grass, Francene Larzelere, Oralia Cisneros, Helen Y. Chu, Emily M. D'Agostino
Summary: Using diagnostic testing approaches in schools can accelerate the safe return of students and staff, prevent the spread of COVID-19, and reduce school and work absenteeism. However, the application of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach in school engagement is limited. This article provides case studies of school-academic partnerships built on CBPR processes and practices, serving as research infrastructure to reach underserved children and families during the pandemic.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adam Silumbwe, Miguel San Sabastian, Charles Michelo, Joseph Mumba Zulu, Klara Johansson
Summary: This study in Zambia revealed that daily tobacco smoking was more prevalent among men, older individuals, and those with lower levels of education, while binge drinking was more common among men and urban residents. There is a necessity to reshape and refine preventive and control interventions for tobacco smoking and binge drinking in Zambia to target the most at-risk groups in the country.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Patumrat Sripan, Donsuk Pongnikorn, Imjai Chitapanarux, Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul, Karnchana Daoprasert, Linda Aurpibul, Narate Waisri, Puttachart Maneesai, Galyarath Wannavongs, Voravit Suwanvanichkij, Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai
Summary: This study aimed to explore the geographical risk patterns of HPV-related cancers in northern Thailand and found that the incidence rates were low and stable for most cancers, but there were significant geographic disparities, especially for cervical cancer in border areas.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Maria Scatigna, Alessandro Appetiti, Mariachiara Pasanisi, Silvia D'Eugenio, Leila Fabiani, Anna Rita Giuliani
Summary: The study found low vaccine uptake rates for influenza and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy, partly due to safety concerns and lack of information. Women showed a preference for the Tdap vaccine, as they believed it was more important for maternal and neonatal health. Healthcare workers reported barriers such as vaccine safety concerns and misconceptions as challenges to immunization in pregnant women, highlighting the need for effective training programs.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Emina Mehanovic, Federica Vigna-Taglianti, Fabrizio Faggiano, Maria Rosaria Galanti
Summary: Adolescents' perceptions of parental norms can influence their substance use. This study analyzed longitudinal data from 3171 students in 7 European countries to examine the relationship between parental norms towards cigarette and alcohol use and adolescents' illicit drug use, finding that parental permissiveness towards cigarettes and alcohol at baseline predicted adolescents' illicit drug use at follow-up, especially among boys, and was mediated by adolescents' own use of legal drugs. Parents should be informed of the importance of setting norms and should convey clear messages of disapproval of all substances.
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eleni Kalamara, Clive Richardson
Summary: The study identified four burnout profiles in Greek secondary school teachers, with Overextended being the most common. Teachers in each profile exhibited different behaviors in job satisfaction and attitudes towards school-related issues.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHIVES OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Rafaela Makri, Michail Katsoulis, Anastasios Fotiou, Eleftheria Kanavou, Myrto Stavrou, Clive Richardson, Afroditi Kanellopoulou, Philippos Orfanos, Vassiliki Benetou, Anna Kokkevi
Summary: This study aimed to understand the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Greek adolescents and its association with diet-related behaviors and habits. The results showed that overweight and obesity were common among Greek adolescents, with boys having a higher prevalence than girls. Overweight and obesity were positively associated with male gender, low family affluence, skipping breakfast, and being on a diet, and inversely associated with age and being physically active. Eating with family was positively associated with overweight among boys, and eating snacks/meals in front of screens was positively associated with overweight among girls.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Pamela Renzetti, Veronica Velasco, Liliana Coppola, Jacopo Di Fabio, Maria Scatigna
Summary: This study describes the profile of teachers and evaluates the level of adherence of schools to recommendations regarding nutritional issues. The study reveals a lack of structured approach to school food and low quality food consumption. The findings emphasize the need for teacher training and strengthening of school action plans, particularly in improving the sustainability of the school food and nutrition environment.
MEDITERRANEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION AND METABOLISM
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Vasiliki Efstathiou, Athanasia Papadopoulou, Valeria Pomini, Vasiliki Yotsidi, Georgia Kalemi, Katerina Chatzimichail, Ioannis Michopoulos, Adamantia Kaparoudaki, Marianna Papadopoulou, Nikolaos Smyrnis, Athanasios Douzenis, Rossetos Gournellis
Summary: This longitudinal study found that suicidal ideation remained unchanged one year after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, while both depression and anxiety increased significantly. Suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety during the third wave were independently associated with crucial variables.
ASIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Anna Lisa Montemari, Melania Manco, Alessandro Giovanni Fiocchi, Manuela Bartoli, Francesco Facchiano, Claudio Tabolacci, Maria Scatigna, Fabiana Ciciriello, Federico Alghisi, Enza Montemitro, Rita Carsetti, Vincenzina Lucidi, Ersilia Vita Fiscarelli
Summary: This study found that increased levels of specific circulating inflammatory mediators are directly associated with impaired glucose tolerance in cystic fibrosis patients, potentially implicating them in the development of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
JOURNAL OF INFLAMMATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonios Kolimenakis, Demetrios Tsesmelis, Clive Richardson, Georgios Balatsos, Panagiotis G. Milonas, Angeliki Stefopoulou, Olaf Horstick, Laith Yakob, Dimitrios P. Papachristos, Antonios Michaelakis
Summary: The study evaluates the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of different societal groups regarding targeted community-based mosquito surveillance and control interventions in different citizenship regimes. The results show differences in knowledge levels among the groups and different priorities to consider in the implementation of community interventions. The study highlights the importance of preparedness by public authorities to address public health challenges related to migration and mosquito-borne diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Andrea Conti, Gaia Broglia, Chiara Sacchi, Fabrizia Risi, Francesco Barone-Adesi, Massimiliano Panella
Summary: Different quadrivalent antimeningococcal vaccine formulations have been developed, but their availability varies and there is a lack of updated systematic review comparing these formulations. We conducted a meta-analysis of 16 studies to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the vaccines. MenACWY-TT showed better efficacy than MenACWY-D and MenACWY-CRM for certain serogroups, while there were no significant differences in efficacy between MenC and MenACWY-TT. No significant safety differences were found between MenACWY-TT and MenC, or among different MenACWY formulations. MenACWY-TT may be preferred to improve vaccination programs and inform future immunization policies.
Article
Immunology
Matteo Ratti, Diego Concina, Maurizio Rinaldi, Ernesto Salinelli, Agnese Maria Di Brisco, Daniela Ferrante, Alessandro Volpe, Massimiliano Panella
Summary: This study investigated the dynamics of seasonal influenza transmission in a nursing home, using real data and a mathematical model. The findings suggest that vaccination of elderly residents, rather than healthcare workers, should be the focus of preventive strategies in closed environments such as nursing homes.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Riccardo Rescinito, Matteo Ratti, Anil Babu Payedimarri, Massimiliano Panella
Summary: Background: IntraUterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) is a global public health concern and early diagnosis is crucial for positive outcomes. Recent studies have used AI/ML techniques to identify risk factors and predict IUGR. This study performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the use and performance of AI/ML models in detecting fetuses at risk of IUGR. Results showed that AI/ML techniques could effectively predict and identify fetuses at risk for IUGR during pregnancy.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Vasiliki Yotsidi, Eirini-Konstantina Nikolatou, Elias Kourkoutas, Georgios A. Kougioumtzis
Summary: The aim of the study was to investigate the risk and protective factors of students' mental health and well-being in an online undergraduate clinical psychology course during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential of positive psychology exercises in empowering young people.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Vasiliki Yotsidi, Rossetos Gournellis, Panagiotis Alexopoulos, Clive Richardson
Summary: This study investigates the factors influencing life satisfaction in older individuals with mental health problems and compares them to nonclinical participants. The findings reveal that self-kindness and intimate friends' network significantly contribute to life satisfaction, while family relationships play a significant role among clinical participants. These findings suggest the importance of incorporating self-kindness and rapport with family in clinical interventions to enhance well-being among older adults.
GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRIC MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Daiana Campani, Enrico De Luca, Erika Bassi, Erica Busca, Chiara Airoldi, Michela Barisone, Massimo Canonico, Elena Contaldi, Daniela Capello, Fabiola De Marchi, Luca Magistrelli, Letizia Mazzini, Massimiliano Panella, Lorenza Scotti, Marco Invernizzi, Alberto Dal Molin
Summary: The study aims to investigate the feasibility of using the TED bracelet to identify the risk of falls in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The data collected from the bracelet will be compared to a paper-based fall diary. This study could further contribute to the development of gait monitoring systems for Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
M. Scatigna, V Masotta, V Cesarini, P. Renzetti, C. Petrucci, L. Lancia, C. Leuter
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of tattoos and piercings among first-year university students in Italy and found a higher prevalence among females. Multivariate logistic regression analysis also revealed other factors associated with body art practice, such as type of school, university course, and lifestyle characteristics. Additionally, the study found a higher intention for future body art interventions among women and certain "protected" populations.
ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITA
(2022)
