Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Erin S. Rogers, Marc I. Rosen, Brian Elbel, Binhuan Wang, Kelly Kyanko, Elizabeth Vargas, Christina N. Wysota, Scott E. Sherman
Summary: Financial distress is a barrier to smoking cessation among low-income smokers. This study evaluated an intervention that integrated financial coaching and benefits referrals into a smoking cessation program for low-income smokers and found that the intervention group had higher abstinence rates and reduced financial stress compared to the control group.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tianze Sun, Carmen C. W. Lim, Brienna N. Rutherford, Benjamin Johnson, Janni Leung, Coral Gartner, Wayne D. Hall, Jason P. Connor, Gary C. K. Chan
Summary: Among Australian smokers, daily e-cigarette users were more likely to reduce or quit smoking compared to non-users, while occasional e-cigarette users showed no significant difference.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christina Schell, Alexandra Godinho, John A. Cunningham
Summary: This study examined the relationship between different types of reinforcement and smoking behavior, as well as the impact of past experiences on future quit attempts. The results showed that individuals who had attempted to quit smoking in the past year were more likely to report negative, secondary, and tertiary reinforcers, and less likely to report positive reinforcers. The study also found that nicotine replacement therapy did not significantly affect the relationship between reinforcement type and quit attempts.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wanying Mao, Vincent I. O. Agyapong
Summary: This literature review examines the impacts of social determinants on mental health and resilience following natural and man-made disasters. Factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, social support, and socioeconomic status are explored, along with other potential factors like previous trauma and family psychiatric history. The implications for public health policy and practice are discussed in relation to the findings.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
David Pocs, Otilia Adamovits, Jezdancher Watti, Robert Kovacs, Oguz Kelemen
Summary: This study revealed a significant negative correlation between the like reaction and organic reach on Facebook, while haha reaction, comments, and love reaction showed significant positive correlations with organic reach. Nonfan reach correlated positively with shares and clicks, while fan reach correlated positively with haha reaction, comments, and love reaction. These findings suggest a possible disadvantage of the like reaction and advantages of other interactions on Facebook algorithmic ranking.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Business
Chenglong Li, Hongxiu Li, Reima Suomi, Yong Liu
Summary: The study reveals that structural capital (social ties) and relational capital (reciprocity) are significant motivators for knowledge sharing in smoking cessation OHCs. Additionally, there is a moderating effect of the stage in quitting on the relationship between antecedents and knowledge sharing in these OHCs.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine A. Thurber, Emily Banks, Grace Joshy, Kay Soga, Alexandra Marmor, Glen Benton, Sarah L. White, Sandra Eades, Raglan Maddox, Tom Calma, Raymond Lovett
Summary: Smoking significantly increases the risk of mortality among Indigenous Australian adults aged 45 years and older. Results show that over half of deaths in this population are attributable to smoking, with current smokers having a much lower survival rate compared to never-smokers. Efforts to prioritize Indigenous tobacco control are crucial in reducing mortality rates related to smoking.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chayutthaphong Chaisai, Kednapa Thavorn, Somkiat Wattanasirichaigoon, Suthat Rungruanghiranya, Araya Thongphiew, Piyameth Dilokthornsakul, Shaun Wen Huey Lee, Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk
Summary: The multidisciplinary smoking cessation clinics in Thailand have been proven effective in helping smokers quit smoking. The clinics had a higher success rate for smokers with cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study suggests that including multidisciplinary smoking cessation clinics in the universal health care benefits package would be beneficial.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Allison J. Carroll, Mark D. Huffman, Paul Wileyto, Sadiya S. Khan, Erica Fox, Justin D. Smith, Anna-Marika Bauer, Frank T. Leone, Robert A. Schnoll, Brian Hitsman
Summary: This study aimed to examine whether treatment for depression and smoking could synergistically improve cardiovascular health. The results showed that although integrated treatment had positive effects on improving both depression and smoking, only reductions in depression were associated with improvements in cardiovascular health.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan-Chun Huang, Ngoc Yen Pham, Thu Anh Nguyen, Van Giap Vu, Quy Chau Ngo, Viet Nhung Nguyen, Becky Freeman, Stephen Jan, Joel Negin, Guy B. Marks, Gregory J. Fox
Summary: The study found that smoking is common among male patients seeking healthcare in Vietnam, but only few receive formal smoking cessation support. Smokers who were asked about smoking by healthcare providers in the last 12 months were more likely to make quit attempts. The limited use of cessation aids by those attempting to quit in the past 12 months indicates a need to strengthen the provision of smoking cessation support services.
Article
Pediatrics
Alejandra Caqueo-Urizar, Patricio Mena-Chamorro, Diego Henriquez, Alfonso Urzua, Matias Irarrazaval
Summary: The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of social determinants and resilience on the mental health of Chilean adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study included 684 students aged 12 to 18 years in the city of Arica. Results showed an increase in depressive, anxious, and social anxiety symptoms over time. Multiple linear regression models revealed predictive effects of the pandemic, gender, vulnerability index, socioeconomic status, and resilient behaviors on mental health problems. The worsening of mental health indicators over time highlights the need for greater coordination of mental health experts in vulnerable educational centers.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ting Tian, Xueqin Jiang, Rujie Qin, Yuqing Ding, Chengxiao Yu, Xin Xu, Ci Song
Summary: China aims to reduce adult smoking prevalence from 27.7% to 20% by 2030. Understanding the ongoing impairment in lung function in smokers is crucial for promoting smoking behavior change. The study found that smoking is significantly associated with declines in lung function, and early smoking cessation can slow down the decline.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Swong, Andrew Nicholson, David Smelson, Erin S. Rogers, Omar El-Shahawy, Scott E. Sherman
Summary: This study found that telephone smoking cessation interventions were effective for individuals with low behavioral health symptoms but not for those with high symptoms.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lauren B. Gerlach, Tony Van, Hyungjin Myra Kim, Ming-Un Myron Chang, Kipling M. Bohnert, Kara Zivin
Summary: This study evaluated the trends in varenicline and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) prescribing among US veterans and found that the incident use of varenicline declined significantly following FDA warnings regarding neuropsychiatric side effects. Although varenicline prescribing increased following the removal of FDA warning, it did not return to pre-warning levels.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Lorna Moxham, Tamsin Thomas, Elizabeth Curtis, Maria Mackay, Helen Pratt, Kimberley Livingstone
Summary: Smoking is the leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, and nurses have the potential to play a significant role in smoking cessation interventions. However, their capacity is often underutilized, especially in rural and remote areas such as Australia where smoking rates are higher and access to healthcare is limited. To address this issue, training in smoking cessation should be included in the nursing curriculum, and greater emphasis should be placed on educating nursing students about smoking cessation strategies and resources.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Shin Ying Chu, Siti Nur Zafirah Binti Kassim, Chun Hong Gan, Veronica Fierro, Caryn Mei Hsien Chan, Deborah Hersh
Summary: This study explored the experiences and perceptions of typically developing adolescents who have siblings with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings revealed that these adolescents faced difficulties in communicating with their siblings, experienced a mixture of emotions during interaction, and utilized emotional self-regulation as a coping strategy. Despite the challenges, having a sibling with ASD led to closer relationships between the siblings.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Education, Special
Shin Ying Chu, Jaehoon Lee, Yee Yan Wong, Chun Hong Gan, Veronica Fierro, Deborah Hersh
Summary: Limited efforts have been made to raise public awareness of autism spectrum disorders in middle- and low-income countries in the past ten years. A survey conducted in Malaysia revealed that improving awareness and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders will enhance more positive attitudes towards it. Therefore, efforts should be focused on disseminating information about autism spectrum disorders to increase acceptance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
A. Volkmer, J. Cartwright, L. Ruggero, A. Beales, J. Gallee, S. Grasso, M. Henry, R. Jokel, J. Kindell, R. Khayum, M. Pozzebon, E. Rochon, C. Taylor-Rubin, R. Townsend, F. Walker, S. Beeke, D. Hersh
Summary: This study aims to establish the philosophy of expert practice and a set of best practice principles when working with PPA patients.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Tuguy Esgin, Deborah Hersh, Kevin Rowley, Rona Macniven, Alan Crouch, Mark Halaki, Robert Newton
Summary: Indigenous Standpoint Theory was used as the foundation for this study, which aimed to explore Indigenous perceptions of exercise facilitators and barriers, as well as the feasibility and sustainability of an exercise intervention. Participatory Action Research methods were employed, and a questionnaire co-designed with the Noongar Aboriginal community was used to collect data. The results indicated that exercise was valued, but barriers included injury, diet changes, and time constraints. Facilitators were mainly related to social benefits and the importance of culturally secure venues. This research sheds light on the development of culturally secure exercise programs.
HEALTH PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Heath Pillen, Liz Withall, Emma Tonkin, Paul R. Ward, Samantha B. Meyer, Julie Henderson, Dean McCullum, John Coveney, Annabelle M. Wilson
Summary: This study aimed to understand how healthcare providers, including dietitians, build trust in food systems during dietary education. Interviews were conducted with purposefully sampled healthcare providers in South Australia, and the results indicated that providers build trust by responding to patient concerns, helping them identify reliable elements in the food supply system, and encouraging consumption of local and minimally processed food. The expression of these trust-building roles varied based on participants' beliefs and professional projects.
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gregorius Abanit Asa, Nelsensius Klau Fauk, Melkianus Ratu, Elsa Dent, Paul Russell Ward
Summary: COVID-19 has had a rapid global impact, particularly on older people. Female family caregivers have played a crucial role in caring for older people living at home. This study in Belu district, Indonesia, explored the actions and challenges faced by female family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings highlight the actions taken by caregivers, such as limiting visitations and activities, providing nutrition and education, as well as the challenges they faced, including fear of contracting and transmitting the virus, and feeling stressed and overburdened. The study emphasizes the importance of supporting both caregivers and older people at home through intervention programs.
Article
Family Studies
Sarah C. C. Hunter, Chelsea E. E. Mauch, Kate Ridley, Jessica Shipman, Damien W. W. Riggs, John Coveney, Rebecca Feo, Rebecca K. K. Golley
Summary: This multi-method project examined the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Australian caregivers' family life and subsequent family health behaviors. Through surveys, recall tasks, and story completion tasks, the project identified how poor relationship quality affected families' experiences of disruptions and transitions. This study emphasizes the importance of caregiver relationship quality for family health and wellbeing in the context of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Anna Volkmer, Jade Cartwright, Leanne Ruggero, Maria Loizidou, Chris J. D. Hardy, Deborah Hersh
Summary: This study explored the metaphors used by people with PPA, their families, and speech and language therapists in the continuum of care. The findings showed that participants used different metaphors to describe their experiences based on the variant of PPA they were living with. SLT/Ps also used metaphors, reflecting their professional perspective.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristen Foley, Belinda Lunnay, Catherine Kevin, Paul R. Ward
Summary: Co-produced research in the health sciences has significant value, but the researcher's own knowledge and praxis often goes overlooked. This missed opportunity can lead to a 'cruel optimism' where desirable outcomes become obstacles or harmful. Considering the challenges of involving lay populations in health research within a neoliberal cultural landscape is crucial.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Review
Substance Abuse
Ben J. Riley, Sharon Lawn, Beth R. Crisp, Malcolm Battersby
Summary: In the past decade, there has been more focus on land-based gambling venues in addressing problem gambling. However, there is a lack of clear guidance for their employees. This review article examines strategies, practices, and policies implemented by these venues, highlighting the limited involvement of staff in addressing problem gambling.
JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Jessica Shipman, Sarah C. Hunter, John Coveney, Rebecca Feo, Damien W. Riggs, Georgia Middleton
Summary: This article contributes to the sociology of relationships by exploring the moral imperatives that shaped perceptions and negotiations of family life during lockdowns in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study identified dominant discourses related to family connection, cleanliness, and the value of time, which acted as both opportunities and constraints in people's sense of well-being.
SOCIOLOGY-THE JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH SOCIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Georgia Middleton, Rebecca K. Golley, Karen A. Patterson, John Coveney
Summary: Family meals are associated with various positive health and social outcomes. However, parents face barriers when trying to have regular family meals. Existing solutions mainly focus on individualistic approaches and fail to address systemic pressures. This study aims to explore the systemic and novel barriers and enablers to family meals over time. Qualitative interviews were conducted with South Australian families in the 1990s and 2020. The analysis identified ten factors that can act as either barriers or enablers depending on the context. Findings suggest that parents continue to face similar challenges and lack adequate support for regular family meals.
Article
Sociology
Kristen Foley, Nicola Dean, Connie Musolino, Randall Long, Paul Ward
Summary: This study explores the role of agency, identity, and structure in publicly funded plastic surgeries by examining the narratives of Australian women waiting for and going through abdominoplasty in the public system. The findings suggest that women adopt a 'deserving' identity to navigate the complex structures that govern publicly funded healthcare, which may impact patterns of social life.
JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Sara Zabeen, Delphine Phua, Leila Mohammadi, Sharon Lawn
Summary: This paper explores the role and strategies of caregivers in supporting the cardiovascular health of individuals with severe mental illness. The study found that caregivers play a crucial role in motivating patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle, but they also need to provide assistance at times to help patients achieve their maximum potential in improving self-management behaviors.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Michael Baigent, David Smith, Malcolm Battersby, Sharon Lawn, Paula Redpath, Alicia McCoy
Summary: NewAccess in Australia has shown positive clinical outcomes in the treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms, performing favorably compared to international studies with the same methodology.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
