Article
Environmental Sciences
Federico Weyland, Jonathan Von Below
Summary: Argentine ecologists have a certain perception bias about their roles and satisfaction levels in environmental public policy, with Pure Scientists and Brokers of Alternatives being the most common roles. They desire more involvement in decision-making and a change in the existing role allocation system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nicholas Kuzik, Christine Cameron, Valerie Carson, Jean-Philippe Chaput, Rachel Colley, Joe Doiron, Guy Faulkner, Ian Janssen, Travis Saunders, John C. Spence, Patricia Tucker, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Mark S. Tremblay
Summary: The 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is a comprehensive national assessment of physical activity and related behaviors in Canada. The report card assigned grades based on data gathered during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighted key findings for different subgroups. This paper aims to summarize the report card.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kate Bloor, Vahsti Hale, Alex Faulkner
Summary: There is a growing concern in the UK about policy and practice related to Lyme disease testing and diagnosis, with patient groups challenging clinical and testing practices. The analysis reveals inconsistencies in policy, consumerist strategies among patients, and a lack of coherence between official policy and patient experiences. Recent trends in consultation and patient group involvement suggest a move towards more participative public health governance.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Jackson, L. Brennan, L. Parker
Summary: This study examined the extent and characteristics of academic research on the public health community's use of social media for policy advocacy. Most research took a health perspective, overlooking communication and policy disciplines. Despite recognizing issues with social media, most studies framed it as an opportunity rather than a problem.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Susie Sykes, Megan Watkins, Matthew Bond, Catherine Jenkins, Jane Wills
Summary: This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the restriction of outdoor advertising of HFSS products in one region in England. The outcomes were driven by mechanisms such as stakeholder engagement, intelligence gathering, policy champions, relationship building, reframing the issue, amplifying the issue, and increasing public will. Contextual factors that influenced change included having a policy advocate supported by a Community of Improvement, aligned local objectives, organizational complexity, financial concerns, lack of local examples, ideological positions, and the pandemic.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chloe Clifford Astbury, Kirsten M. Lee, Raphael Aguiar, Asma Atique, Marilen Balolong, Janielle Clarke, Ronald Labonte, Arne Ruckert, Kathleen Chelsea Togno, A. M. Viens, M. Wiktorowicz, Amy Yau, Tarra L. Penney
Summary: This review aims to analyze evaluations of public policies targeting the prevention of zoonotic spillover events. Using a systematic scoping review methodology, data will be screened and extracted to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of policies. The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the current status of policy evaluations on preventing zoonotic spillover.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie L. Godrich, Liza Barbour, Rebecca Lindberg
Summary: This study explored perspectives from public health nutrition experts on the usefulness of drawing on the international human right to food to address food insecurity in Australia. Key stakeholders were identified to play critical roles in implementing a rights-based approach, with barriers including lack of awareness, private sector prioritization, and lack of political will. Enablers for implementing a rights-based approach included grassroots advocacy, integrating human rights into government frameworks, and political will aligned with sustainable development goals.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. E. Smith, A. K. Macintyre, S. Weakley, S. E. Hill, O. Escobar, G. Fergie
Summary: Existing research largely focuses on small-scale qualitative studies, with little exploration on public understandings of health inequalities and potential policy responses. The study found that most of the public support policy responses aimed at improving living and working conditions to tackle health inequalities, with less support for proposals targeting individual behavior change. Some macro-economic proposals, particularly those involving tax increases, were controversial among study participants, reflecting a lack of trust in government and resistance to certain ideas viewed as disempowering.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marissa J. Smith, Anne Marie MacKintosh, Allison Ford, Shona Hilton
Summary: The study reveals that youths perceive disposable e-cigarettes as cool and fashionable, and are attracted by the diverse range of flavors offered. However, they also express concerns about the uncertainty of the ingredients in these products.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Shona Hilton, Marissa J. Smith, Christina H. Buckton, Chris Patterson
Summary: Experts agree on the importance of establishing a tobacco control fund in the UK to raise predictable funds from tobacco producers. They suggest the fund should be administered by a government body with input from devolved nations and an independent advisory group, with funding allocated yearly to support smoking prevention and cessation activities.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gabriel Recchia, Claudia R. Schneider, Alexandra L. J. Freeman
Summary: The study assessed the impact of different official information on public interpretation of personal COVID-19 PCR test results and found that wording that acknowledges uncertainty can help people to have a more nuanced and realistic understanding of what a COVID-19 test result means.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalie Rhoads, Sarah Martin, Frederick J. Zimmerman
Summary: Kansas City, Missouri faces significant racial/ethnic health disparities due to high levels of residential segregation, with substandard housing in African American neighborhoods being a major risk factor for poor health. A 2018 ballot initiative allowed for health inspectors to investigate complaints of poor or hazardous conditions in rental housing, with the use of a standardized economic analysis model to inform public health policy decisions resulting in positive outcomes such as reduced school absences and a good return-on-investment for government spending.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Arianna Gentilini, Iva Parvanova
Summary: This study aimed to assess the relationship between funding from UK-based patient organisations and companies' commercial interests. The results show that almost all funds from pharmaceutical companies were directed to patient organisations that are aligned with companies' approved drug portfolios and research and development pipelines. Patient organisations focusing on rare diseases received more funding relative to the number of patients affected by these conditions and relied more heavily on payments from fewer companies compared to organisations targeting non-rare diseases.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren Czaplicki, Barbara Schillo, Shyanika W. Rose, Yitong Zhou, Donna Vallone
Summary: The study found that over half of the participants supported a government policy to ban menthol cigarette sales, with higher support among women, African Americans, Latinos, and never smokers. Surveying smoking populations for policy support can help policymakers and communities in their efforts to ban menthol cigarettes.
PUBLIC HEALTH REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Claudia Hanson, Susanne Luedtke, Neil Spicer, Jens Stilhoff Sorensen, Susannah Mayhew, Sandra Mounier-Jack
Summary: This paper evaluates the governance structures and responses to COVID-19 of Germany, Sweden, and the UK, highlighting differences in decision-making, knowledge generation, and handling of uncertainty. Policy orientations and interaction with academia in different countries impacted public trust in their governments.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mark Lucherini, Sarah Hill, Katherine Smith
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine E. Smith, Theresa Ikegwuonu, Heide Weishaar, Shona Hilton
Summary: This study found that the introduction of e-cigarettes seemed to lead to a breakdown of traditional public health alliances. Concerns about the quality and quantity of research influenced actors' assessments of evidence. Most participants in Scottish policy debates on e-cigarettes occupy an uncertain 'middle ground' and are responsive to new evidence. The divisiveness of e-cigarette debates is attributed to media simplifications and some actors strategically promoting specific policy responses, possibly in anticipation of a new tobacco 'policy paradigm'. Scientific authority is used as a tool in these debates.
Article
Substance Abuse
Theresa Ikegwuonu, Shona Hilton, Katherine E. Smith, Christina H. Buckton, Mark Wong, Heide B. Weishaar
Summary: Commercial actors in the e-cigarette policy debates tend to align their positions with their business interests. TTCs, independent e-cigarette manufacturers, and other non-licensed commercial actors oppose most potential e-cigarette regulations, while licensed commercial actors, including pharmaceutical companies, support stricter regulations. These actors highlight the technical complexity and harm reduction potential of e-cigarettes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Margaret MacAulay, Anna K. Macintyre, Aryati Yashadhana, Adele Cassola, Patrick Harris, Caroline Woodward, Katherine Smith, Evelyne de Leeuw, Michele Palkovits, Steven J. Hoffman, Patrick Fafard
Summary: The role of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) has been highly contested during the COVID-19 pandemic, with arguments over whether they should act independently of the government or as civil servants supporting the government. This is due to the inherently contradictory nature of the role, which requires balancing commitments as physicians with mandates as civil servants. The pandemic has further highlighted the varying remits and expectations of CMOs across different jurisdictions, leading to calls for amendments in some areas.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeff Collin, Alex Wright, Sarah Hill, Kat Smith
BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. E. Smith, A. K. Macintyre, S. Weakley, S. E. Hill, O. Escobar, G. Fergie
Summary: Existing research largely focuses on small-scale qualitative studies, with little exploration on public understandings of health inequalities and potential policy responses. The study found that most of the public support policy responses aimed at improving living and working conditions to tackle health inequalities, with less support for proposals targeting individual behavior change. Some macro-economic proposals, particularly those involving tax increases, were controversial among study participants, reflecting a lack of trust in government and resistance to certain ideas viewed as disempowering.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth Such, Katherine Smith, Helen Woods, Petra Meier
Summary: This study investigates the impact of intersectoral collaborations on population health and equity. The findings suggest that both internal and external legitimacy and credibility are important for collaborative efforts. Adequate resources and power sharing also play a role in supporting collaborations. The study provides guidance and insights for future intersectoral collaborations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle Kelly-Irving, William Patrick Ball, Clare Bambra, Cyrille Delpierre, Ruth Dundas, Julia Lynch, Gerry McCartney, Katherine Smith
Summary: Persistent health inequalities pose challenges to researchers and policymakers. This paper highlights the tensions in the field of health inequalities research and discusses potential solutions. By analyzing evidence and debating key issues, it provides insights into causality, welfare systems, and policies addressing health inequalities.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Katherine E. Smith, Mark Pearson, Zachary Neal, Caroline Oliver
Article
Education & Educational Research
Justyna Bandola-Gill, Katherine E. Smith
Summary: Performance assessment is increasingly present in various domains of higher education. The use of narrative case studies to assess research impact in the REF is seen as a way to capture complexity, but may actually limit flexibility. Institutions are becoming gatekeepers in shaping narratives of impact within higher education, constraining the complexity of impact accounts.
STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Political Science
Clementine Hill O'Connor, Katherine Smith, Ceri Hughes, Petra Meier, Robin Purshouse
Summary: Advocates of inclusive growth believe that it offers a way to combine economic success and social inclusivity, making it highly appealing in various contexts. Through studying three UK policy organizations, we argue that inclusive growth is a flexible concept that can obscure unresolved tensions. While this flexibility helps build alliances, it also makes operationalizing inclusive growth difficult in governance settings that prioritize metrics.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Arti Singh, Katherine Smith, Mark Hellowell, Divine Darlington Logo, Robert Marten, Kaung Suu Lwin, Ellis Owusu-Dabo
Summary: Non-communicable diseases account for a large percentage of mortality in Ghana, with unhealthy commodities being a major contributing factor. Although health taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages have gained attention, their adoption and implementation in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, are limited. This study aims to explore the contextual politics and examine the current perceptions of health taxes in Ghana.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Gillian Fergie, Caroline Vaczy, Katherine Smith, Mhairi Mackenzie, Thu Thuy Phan, Shona Hilton
Summary: It is increasingly recognized in the UK that public dialogue about the social determinants of health and addressing inequalities is crucial for effective policy action. This study engaged young people in online workshops to explore their views on health inequalities and potential solutions. The findings show their support for systemic change to reduce social inequalities and improve health outcomes.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Katherine E. Smith, Paul Cairney
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Taya A. Collyer, Katherine E. Smith
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2020)
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)