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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cynthia A. Gomez, Dushanka Kleinman, Nico Pronk, Glenda L. Wrenn Gordon, Emmeline Ochiai, Carter Blakey, Ayanna Johnson, Karen H. Brewer
Summary: The evolution of Healthy People shows a growing awareness of health inequalities over the life course, with a goal in 2030 to achieve health equity. Health and well-being are influenced by the conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age. To reduce health disparities and advance health equity, systematic approaches are needed to address interconnected aspects of public health issues.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Timothy Callaghan, Morgan Kassabian, Natasha Johnson, Aakriti Shrestha, Janet Helduser, Scott Horel, Jane N. Bolin, Alva O. Ferdinand
Summary: Rural Healthy People is a companion piece to the federal Healthy People initiative, identifying the most important health priorities for rural America. The study reports on the findings of Rural Healthy People 2030, highlighting mental health and substance use disorders as the top priorities, followed by health care access and quality.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE REPORTS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
LaMar Hasbrouck
Summary: Healthy People 2030 is the fifth iteration of national objectives in the United States, aimed at improving the health of all Americans through collaborative efforts of individuals, institutions, and organizations. There have been significant improvements made, which will undoubtedly enhance its usefulness and impact.
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lillian Ham, Jessica L. Montoya, Vanessa Serrano, Samantha Yeager, Dafna Paltin, Elizabeth C. Pasipanodya, Maria J. Marquine, Martin Hoenigl, Christian B. Ramers, John Kua, David J. Moore
Summary: Black/African American communities are disproportionately affected by HIV, with poorer outcomes and higher psychosocial burden. A culturally adapted intervention was implemented to improve ART adherence among Black PWH. Psychosocial risk factors were identified and influenced intervention engagement and health outcomes. The iTAB intervention shows promise for Black PWH with low to moderate psychosocial burden.
AIDS PATIENT CARE AND STDS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Valerie Michaelson, Nathan King, Karen A. Patte, Pauli Gardner, William Pickett
Summary: This study explores the relationship between economic position and adolescent health status in Canada. It finds that as family affluence increases, the percentage of young people reporting negative health outcomes decreases. It also suggests that the connections in the spiritual health domain may mediate this relationship.
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Communication
Devlon N. Jackson, Neha Trivedi, Cynthia Baur
Summary: The U.S. Healthy People 2030 health objective-setting process has been conducted in an inequitable social structure, impacting health literacy, health equity, and population health. The draft objectives for 2030 have significantly reduced digital health and health literacy objectives, indicating a need for more attention and resources in these areas in the upcoming decade. This paper synthesizes two decades of data on health literacy and digital health objectives, highlighting trends and disparities, and proposes remedies to ensure these issues receive adequate attention and action in the future.
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Ning Jiang, Jie Ban, Yuming Guo, Yi Zhang
Summary: This study conducted three repeated surveys in 24 communities nationwide in China to examine the association between ambient temperature and depression. The results showed a linear relationship between lower temperatures and increased risk of depression, with every 5 degrees C reduction leading to a 15.6% increase in depression risk. Subgroup analyses revealed that individuals aged > 65 years and women were more vulnerable to the effects of ambient temperature.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Helen Coughlan, David Quin, Kevin O'Brien, Colm Healy, Jack Deacon, Naoise Kavanagh, Niamh Humphries, Mary C. Clarke, Mary Cannon
Summary: This research project successfully translated qualitative research findings into online public mental health animations targeting young people. The animations were cost-effective and reached a broad audience through social media platforms. Collaboration between researchers, the Arts, and online sectors proved to be crucial in maximizing the impact of knowledge transfer activities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ellen W. Stowe, Latetia V. Moore, Heather C. Hamner, Sohyun Park, Janelle P. Gunn, WenYen Juan, Mark A. Kantor, Deborah A. Galuska
Summary: This paper examines the reductions necessary in different population groups to meet the Healthy People 2030 target of 11.5% calories from added sugars. Four approaches were used to investigate the reduction in intake, ranging from the general population to high consumers. The results show that modest reductions in added sugars intake, ranging from 14 to 57 calories per day, are needed to achieve the target depending on the approach.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jessica P. S. Tang, Tianyin Liu, Shiyu Lu, C. Y. Sing, Lesley C. Y. Sze, Terry Y. S. Lum, Samson Tse
Summary: This qualitative study investigated PS perspectives of providing formal peer support to older adults with depression in Hong Kong. Findings suggest that peer support can provide meaningful roles and help older adults maintain functional ability.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Mohammed E. Al-Sofiani, Sarah Albunyan, Abdullah M. Alguwaihes, Rita R. Kalyani, Sherita Hill Golden, Assim Alfadda
Summary: The study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety among individuals with and without diabetes during the COVID-19 outbreak in the Arab Gulf region. Results showed a high prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms, with certain subgroups such as women, low-income individuals, and those with poor healthcare access more likely to be affected. Urgent public health policies are needed to address mental health issues during the pandemic, especially among people with diabetes.
JOURNAL OF DIABETES
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Flavia Sesti, Valentina Minardi, Giovanni Baglio, Ruth Bell, Peter Goldblatt, Maurizio Marceca, Maria Masocco, Stefano Campostrini, Michael Marmot
Summary: The relationship between education level and mental health is complex. While high education appears to be a protective factor for mental health among Italians, it may be a risk factor for mental health among immigrants. Additionally, the duration of stay, economic activity, and education level also contribute to mental health inequities among migrants.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Mauricio Toyama, Natalia Godoy-Casasbuenas, Natividad Olivar, Luis Ignacio Brusco, Fernando Carbonetti, Francisco Diez-Canseco, Carlos Gomez-Restrepo, Paul Heritage, Liliana Hidalgo-Padilla, Miguel Uribe, Mariana Steffen, Catherine Fung, Stefan Priebe
Summary: This study explores the resources and activities that help young people in deprived urban environments in Latin America to recover from depression and anxiety. The findings suggest that personal and social resources, as well as artistic and sports activities, are commonly used by adolescents and young adults to overcome mental distress.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Min Yao
Summary: This study found a high rate of depression among older adults in China, with those who had poor childhood health experiences being more likely to suffer from depression.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathleen Holloway, Fatima Varner
Summary: This study examined the impact of four types of vicarious racial discrimination on depressive symptoms and self-rated health among African American parents. The results revealed that witnessing or learning about their children's racial discrimination experiences was significantly associated with higher parental depressive symptoms, while witnessing or learning about a racial discrimination experience of a stranger through the news or social media was significantly related to lower self-rated health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
A. T. Merchant, F. Yi, N. P. Vidanapathirana, M. Lohman, J. Zhang, R. D. Newman-Norlund, J. Fridriksson
Summary: This study found that IgG antibodies against periodontal microorganisms were associated with lower cognition among individuals aged 60 years and older who were previously undiagnosed with cognitive impairment.
JDR CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
(2023)
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Gerontology
Nicholas V. Resciniti, Mateo P. Farina, Anwar T. Merchant, Matthew C. Lohman
Summary: This study examined the mediating role of depressive symptoms in the relationship between frailty phenotype and cognitive function, taking into account gender differences. The findings showed that males had a stronger negative effect of frailty symptoms on cognitive function compared to females. In addition, depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between frailty phenotype and cognitive function in females but not in males.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Wilhelmenia Mathias, Karen A. Nichols, Jewel Golden-Wright, Ciaran M. Fairman, Tisha M. Felder, Lauren Workman, Karen E. Wickersham, Kimberly J. Flicker, Jingxi Sheng, Samuel B. Noblet, Swann Arp Adams, Jan M. Eberth, Sue P. Heiney, Sara Wilcox, James R. Hebert, Daniela B. Friedman
Summary: Funding communities through mini-grant programs helps develop leadership, expertise, and trust among community members in implementing evidence-based practices. The South Carolina Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (SC-CPCRN) implemented the Community Health Intervention Program (CHIP) mini-grants initiative to address cancer-related health disparities in rural areas. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative successfully engaged community members in evidence-based activities and provided material benefits to the local communities.
JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Gabrielle M. Turner-McGrievy, Mary J. Wilson, Jessica Carswell, Nkechi Okpara, Halide Aydin, Shiba Bailey, Marty Davey, Brent Hutto, Sara Wilcox, Daniela B. Friedman, Mark A. Sarzynski, Angela D. Liese
Summary: This study investigated the effects of three dietary patterns (Healthy US-Style, Mediterranean, and vegetarian) from the US Dietary Guidelines in African American adults. The results showed that all three dietary patterns led to significant weight loss among African American adults, but there were no significant differences in other outcomes.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2023)
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Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Janet Everly, Jamie Plummer, Matthew Lohman, Jean Neils-Strunjas
Summary: This tutorial provides an overview of two behavioral approaches, physical activity and social engagement, to prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults and increase awareness of the important role of speech-language pathologists.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
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Gerontology
Matthew C. C. Lohman, Afsaneh Fallahi, Eric Mishio Bawa, Jingkai Wei, Anwar T. T. Merchant
Summary: This study examines the role of social factors in the association between depression and falls among older adults. The results indicate that poorer social engagement and network contact are linked to a higher likelihood of falls, while poorer neighborhood context is tied to a higher likelihood of fall injuries. Social engagement partially mediates the effect of depression on falls, and neighborhood context partially mediates the effect of depression on fall injuries.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Cam Escoffery, Courtney N. Petagna, Mary Wangen, Kimberly J. Flicker, Samuel B. Noblet, Mayank Sakhuja, Cynthia A. Thomson, Elaine H. Morrato, Swann Adams, Jennifer Leeman, Daniela B. Friedman
Summary: The Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) Scholars Program has been proven effective in preparing scholars for collaborative careers in cancer control and implementation research and practice, as well as increasing their knowledge about dissemination and implementation (D&I) science. The program has received positive feedback from the scholars regarding various components, such as the training modules and webinars.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Katya Altman, Brooks Yelton, Dwayne E. Porter, R. Heath Kelsey, Daniela B. Friedman
Summary: Advancing environmental health literacy and promoting inclusive science communication are crucial for environmental management, especially with regards to environmental justice communities. Through qualitative case studies and in-depth interviews, the Center for Oceans and Human Health and Climate Change Interactions at the University of South Carolina explores the topics of understanding, trust, and access as barriers or facilitators to public engagement in environmental activities. The findings highlight the importance of improving public understanding of scientific processes, building trust over time, and incorporating accessibility into program designs to ensure broader reach and effective stakeholder engagement.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Chipo Gwanzura, Samuel Gavi, Marcia Mangiza, Faith Vhenekai Moyo, Matthew C. Lohman, Taazadza Nhemachena, Tsungai Chipato
Summary: This study assessed the impact of anesthesia on Apgar scores of infants delivered through elective cesarean section in Zimbabwe. The results showed that spinal anesthesia was associated with better Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes compared to general anesthesia. Therefore, spinal anesthesia should be preferred during elective cesarean section.
BMC ANESTHESIOLOGY
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jingkai Wei, Hanzhang Xu, Angela D. D. Liese, Anwar T. T. Merchant, Liang Wang, Chih-Hsiang Yang, Matthew C. C. Lohman, Monique J. J. Brown, Tiansheng Wang, Daniela B. B. Friedman
Summary: The study found that the Framingham 10-year cardiovascular disease risk score is associated with cognitive health. This association was validated in a nationally representative sample, showing that higher cardiovascular disease risk is linked to poorer cognitive function. Additionally, the effects of this association were modified by socioeconomic factors such as race or ethnicity, education, and family income.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Randall L. L. Kuffel, Ruth T. T. Morin, Kenneth E. E. Covinsky, W. John Boscardin, Matthew C. C. Lohman, Yixia Li, Amy L. L. Byers
Summary: This study found that frailty is associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts among older adults. Lower levels of frailty are also associated with a greater risk of suicide death. Therefore, screening and supportive services should be provided across the spectrum of frailty to help reduce the risk of suicide attempts.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marilyn E. Wende, Matthew C. Lohman, Daniela B. Friedman, Alexander C. Mclain, Michael J. Lamonte, Eric A. Whitsel, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Lorena Garcia, Benjamin W. Chrisinger, Kathy Pan, Chloe E. Bird, Gloria E. Sarto, Andrew T. Kaczynski
Summary: This study examined the associations between neighborhood socioeconomic status (NSES), walkability, green space, and incident falls among postmenopausal women. The study found that NSES was associated with falling, while walkability and green space were not. The relationships between walkability and green space and falling were modified by race and ethnicity, age, fall history, and climate region. Overall, the importance of this study is rated 8 out of 10.
WOMENS HEALTH ISSUES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Brooks Yelton, Jancham Rachel Rumthao, Mayank Sakhuja, Mark M. Macauda, Lorie Donelle, Michelle A. Arent, Xueying Yang, Xiaoming Li, Samuel Noblet, Daniela B. Friedman
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators of social determinants of health (SDOH) assessment, documentation, and referral in different healthcare settings and roles. The study found that healthcare providers were aware of the importance of including patient SDOH in assessment and intervention but faced barriers such as time constraints, stigma around discussing SDOH, and limited referral protocols.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2023)