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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Robert W. Armstrong, Michaela Mantel, Gijs Walraven, Lukoye Atwoli, Anthony K. Ngugi
Summary: Health sciences curricular planners are facing challenges in adding new content to established education programs, particularly in areas such as public health, health systems, global health, and planetary health. A convergence model is proposed to build a common framework for students to integrate and align knowledge to individual clients or patients. This framework includes five areas that influence health and wellbeing, as well as methodologies essential to understanding health at both individual and population levels.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Susan E. Skochelak, Kimberly D. Lomis, John S. Andrews, Maya M. Hammoud, George C. Mejicano, Julie Byerley
Summary: Calls for reform in medical education have been made in response to the expanding disconnect between the health care workforce produced by educational systems and the needs of the health care system. Issues include inadequate curriculum content, mismatch between training locations and practice locations, outdated pedagogical methods, lack of diversity among trainees, and insufficient research on educational outcomes. Comprehensive and authoritative oversight is needed for reforming medical education.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Azhar T. Rahma, Balazs Adam, Aminu S. Abdullahi, Mohamud Sheek-Hussein, Sami Shaban, Mouza AlShamsi, Salama AlKhori, Javaid Nauman, Michal Grivna
Summary: The College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University introduced a public health clerkship for fifth-year medical students in 2015. A survey was conducted to assess the students' satisfaction with the course, and the majority of students reported being satisfied with the content and teaching methods. It was found that the clerkship played a significant role in their personal development and skill enhancement.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Irfan Malik, Shahzada Muhammad Naeem Nawaz, Muhammad Nadeem
Summary: Using household data from the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey, this study found that factors such as place of residence, education, poverty status, social norms, geopolitical regions, and living space significantly predict open defecation behavior in Pakistan. The study recommends promoting toilet ownership among households and communities, as well as behavior change interventions, with political commitment and effective administration being key to ending open defecation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sabine Herget, Melanie Nafziger, Stephanie Sauer, Markus Bleckwenn, Thomas Frese, Tobias Deutsch
Summary: The study found that the majority of medical students are open to even longer rural clerkships. Students who are younger, grew up in rural or small-town areas, can imagine working in rural areas in the future, and see general practice as a preferred or at least conceivable career option are more willing to complete longer rural clerkships. Financial and organizational issues, such as clerkship remuneration, cost of travel and accommodation, and accessibility by public transport, are important factors in increasing the attractiveness of rural clerkships. Experience reports from fellow students, social media, and informational events are considered the most suitable ways to promote rural teaching opportunities.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Amelia A. Lake, Helen J. Moore, Matthew Cotton, Claire L. O'Malley
Summary: The recent Covid-19 pandemic has brought attention to social inequalities in access to food, nutrition, and outdoor spaces. These inequalities contribute to socio-economic patterns of obesity, and the environmental drivers of obesity are not being adequately addressed. Obesity has significant implications for health inequalities and healthcare systems. The obesogenic environment supports unhealthy eating patterns and sedentary behavior. A more effective approach would be to change the environments that promote unhealthy habits. This review paper focuses on the role of food environments, or foodscapes, in obesity prevention and calls for collaborative action from various stakeholders.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jason M. Orr, Jonathon P. Leider, Simone Singh, Casey P. Balio, Valerie A. Yeager, Betty Bekemeier, J. Mac McCullough, Beth Resnick
Summary: This review examines the influence of the 2012 Institute of Medicine Finance report's 10 recommendations on public health policy and practice. The study found that the influence of the report was limited, with some recommendations showing improvement but financial benchmarks remaining unmet. Challenges still exist in determining investment in public health and resource allocation.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Silvana Bettiol, Rhea Psereckis, Kate MacIntyre
Summary: This paper introduces the principles and development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and explores their immense potential contribution to public health education. However, research and evaluation of MOOCs are lagging, especially in response to emerging challenges. This article provides a robust rationale for the necessity and utility of MOOCs and comprehensively explores the factors influencing their development and application.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wienta Diarsvitri, Iwu Dwisetyani Utomo
Summary: The current provision for reproductive health education in Indonesian schools is inadequate and inaccurate. The textbooks used in the curriculum contain information that is not based on scientific evidence and provide unnecessarily detailed information on therapy and technology. There is a need for a greater emphasis on promoting a healthy lifestyle, preventing high-risk sexual behaviors, and improving awareness for treatment-seeking behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Chong Liu, Can Cui, Kristin K. Sznajder, Jiana Wang, Xiaoxuan Zuo, Xiaoshi Yang
Summary: This study investigated the levels of alexithymia and explored the relationships between alexithymia, self-control, and mindfulness among Chinese medical students. The results showed that Chinese medical students experienced high levels of alexithymia, and self-control and mindfulness were negatively associated with alexithymia. Furthermore, mindfulness mediated the relationship between self-control and alexithymia.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Deborah Nyirenda, Salla Sariola, Nicola Desmond
Summary: This paper examines the impact of 'rumours' on community engagement and understanding in medical research. It highlights the need for ongoing engagement, critical self-reflection, and decoding the deeper meaning of 'rumours' to address community concerns and enhance informed participation in future health interventions.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michael J. Murphy, Jon S. Dowell, Daniel T. Smith
Summary: This study aimed to examine factors associated with declaration of disability by medical students and doctors, as well as the association of declared disability with academic performance. The study found that specific learning disability was the most commonly declared disability, and the proportion of declared disabilities increased during the study period. Additionally, there was no significant negative association between declared disability and academic performance.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Janaina L. R. S. Valentim, Sara Dias-Trindade, Eloiza S. G. Oliveira, Manoel H. Romao, Felipe Fernandes, Alexandre R. Caitano, Marilyn A. A. Bonfim, Aline P. Dias, Cristine M. G. Gusmao, Philippi S. G. Morais, Ronaldo S. Melo, Gustavo Fontoura de Souza, Kelson C. Medeiros, Maria C. F. D. Rego, Ricardo B. Ceccim, Ricardo A. M. Valentim
Summary: This article analyzes the impacts of massive education on prison health in Brazil, based on nationwide survey responses from students. The study finds that massive education, through knowledge dissemination, is an effective tool in meeting the health and care needs of people in prison.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Salman Alzayani, Adel Alsayyad, Khaldoon Al-Roomi, Amer Almarabheh
Summary: This study aimed to examine the potential effect of converting real public health field visit programs into a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that students were more satisfied with the virtual program, especially for consumer products safety and food safety field visits, while there was no significant difference for the Communicable Diseases Control visit. There were also no significant differences between male and female students' feedback towards all field visits.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Oisin Brady Bates, Aisling Walsh, Debbi Stanistreet
Summary: This study explores the barriers and facilitators of integrating planetary health into undergraduate medical education at an Irish university. The barriers identified include lack of curricular space, limited awareness among students and educators, and lack of knowledge among educators and senior management. However, significant facilitators were also found, suggesting a changing paradigm within institutions, innovative approaches to content delivery, and increased demand from undergraduate medical students.
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jennifer Y. Wang, Hillary Lin, Patricia Y. Lewis, David M. Fetterman, Neil Gesundheit
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Daniel T. Laskowitz, Robert P. Drucker, Julie Parsonnet, Patricia C. Cross, Neil Gesundheit
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
David M. Fetterman, Jennifer Deitz, Neil Gesundheit
Letter
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ashley R. Laird, Nina Ramchandani, Emil M. deGoma, Bharathi Avula, Ikhlas A. Khan, Neil Gesundheit
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY
(2008)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Karen E. Hauer, Christy Boscardin, Neil Gesundheit, Andrew Nevins, Malathi Srinivasan, Alicia Fernandez
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marleen W. Ottenhoff-de Jonge, Roeland M. van der Rijst, Neil Gesundheit, Lianne N. van Staveren, Willem J. J. Assendelft, Friedo W. Dekker, Albert J. J. A. Scherpbier, Anneke W. M. Kramer
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2019)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Daniel Bernstein, Cynthia A. Irvine, Preetha Basaviah, James N. Lau, Bahij Austin, Paul J. Utz, Neil Gesundheit
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marleen W. Ottenhoff-de Jonge, Iris van der Hoeven, Neil Gesundheit, Roeland M. van der Rijst, Anneke W. M. Kramer
Summary: The educational beliefs of medical educators were explored in this study, using an adapted framework to suit the context of medical education. Through in-depth interviews with faculty members from two medical schools, a new belief dimension was identified and existing dimensions were refined. The refined framework provides a contemporary instrument to improve medical education and assist in faculty development of medical educators.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Danit Ariel, James Lau, Lars Osterberg, Neil Gesundheit, Kiranjit Brar, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell
Letter
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Neil Gesundheit
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Hamsika Chandrasekar, Neil Gesundheit, Andrew B. Nevins, Peter Pompei, Janine Bruce, Sylvia Bereknyei Merrell
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
(2018)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Malathi Srinivasan, Karen E. Hauer, Claudia Der-Martirosian, Michael Wilkes, Neil Gesundheit