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Medicine, General & Internal
Sophia X. Sui, Kara L. Holloway-Kew, Natalie K. Hyde, Lana J. Williams, Monica C. Tembo, Sarah Leach, Julie A. Pasco
Summary: This study demonstrates the variability in sarcopenia prevalence estimates when different criteria are used. While population-specific criteria may be relevant for some populations, consensus is needed to determine the key deficits in skeletal muscle health for establishing an operational definition of sarcopenia.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessie K. Edwards, Stephen R. Cole, Bonnie E. Shook-Sa, Paul N. Zivich, Ning Zhang, Catherine R. Lesko
Summary: This article examines the need to consider covariate-differential misclassification when estimating overall outcome prevalence. By generating datasets and comparing different estimation methods, it is concluded that assuming nondifferential outcome misclassification will yield little bias if the validation data is a simple random sample from the target population, otherwise including covariates in the estimation methods is necessary to obtain valid prevalence estimates.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ayuba Issaka, Christopher Stevenson, Yin Paradies, Yessito Corine N. Houehanou, William K. Bosu, Jean Baptiste Kiwallo, Chea Sanford Wesseh, Dismand Stephan Houinato, Diarra J. P. Nazoum, Adrian J. Cameron
Summary: This study investigated the association between urban/rural location and type 2 diabetes mellitus and pre-diabetes in five West African countries. The results showed that the prevalence of both diseases was more than two times higher in urban areas compared with rural areas.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kim Sui Wan, Halizah Mat Rifin, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff, Kishwen Kanna Yoga Ratnam, Wah Kheong Chan, Masni Mohamad, Nurain Mohd Noor, Feisul Mustapha, Noor Ani Ahmad
Summary: This study aims to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) among the general adult population in Malaysia. It is a community-based nationwide cross-sectional study with a planned sample size of 1296 participants. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of MetS and MAFLD in Malaysia.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Fengyi Zhang, Jinyu Xie, Ling Luo
Summary: Cross-cultural adaptation has a significant impact on individual development in different cultural environments. The cross-cultural reconstruction process of art scholars differs significantly from that of other groups due to their intense cultural intervention. However, there is insufficient research on their process. This study interviewed 29 contemporary Chinese artists living in Germany and proposed a new ladder theory using grounded theory. The ladder model provides a stronger explanation for the mechanism of art scholars' cross-cultural reconstruction process.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Abinet Tesfaye Diro, Dinaol Abdissa Fufa, Habtamu Geremew
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of cultural malpractice during the perinatal period and identify its predictors among reproductive-age women in rural communities of southwestern Ethiopia. The results showed that 26.33% of women had food taboos during pregnancy, 31.88% delivered their last child at home, and 33.82% practiced pre-lacteal feeding. Lack of formal education, lack of ANC follow-up, rural residence, and avoiding colostrum were significantly associated with cultural malpractice during the perinatal period.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Valentina Luppieri, Alessandro Pecori, Beatrice Spedicati, Riccardo Schito, Lucia Pozzan, Aurora Santin, Giorgia Girotto, Milena Cadenaro, Maria Pina Concas
Summary: This study aims to investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors of malocclusions and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in isolated villages in north-eastern Italy. The findings reveal that Angle class I malocclusion is the most common, followed by class II malocclusion. Temporomandibular joint click/noise is the most prevalent TMD. Risk factors such as ankyloglossia and bruxism are associated with phonetic issues and TMJ click/noise and pain, respectively.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Yi Li, Fenglin Zhang, Zhengdong Dou, Wei Zheng, Ping Ai, Ming Bao, Congming Han, Kexia Xiang, Qirong Qin
Summary: This study investigated sexual behaviors among HIV-discordant heterosexual couples and found that couples with longer marital duration were more inclined to use condoms, while lack of support, remarriage, and being HIV-positive were associated with less condom use. In addition, HIV-positive individuals were more likely to engage in extramarital sex.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mina Jeon, Michelle Jin Yee Neoh, Gianluca Esposito, Elizabeth Halstead, Arvin Haghighatfard, Dagmara Dimitriou
Summary: This study compared the sleep duration and disturbances of typically developing (TD) children and autistic children in the UK and South Korea. The results showed cultural differences in sleep patterns, with children in Korea having later bedtimes, later wake-up times, and shorter nocturnal sleep duration compared to their peers in the UK. Furthermore, greater sleep disturbances were reported in both TD and autistic children in Korea. The study also highlighted the importance of collecting data from multiple sources to understand children's sleep.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyra D. Zens, Vasiliki Baroutsou, Jan S. Fehr, Phung Lang
Summary: Pneumococcal vaccination coverage is low in Switzerland, especially among individuals with predisposing health risks. At-risk individuals are aware of their increased risk but feel they do not have enough information on the topic or have not been recommended a vaccination by their physician.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chiara Airoldi, Federico Pagnoni, Tiziana Cena, Daniele Ceriotti, Damiano De Ambrosi, Marta De Vito, Fabrizio Faggiano
Summary: The study aimed to define chronic disease based on literature review and estimate the prevalence rate in a province in Northern Italy. The data was obtained from administrative databases and the study participants were residents of Vercelli Local Health Authority. The overall prevalence of individuals with at least one chronic disease was 21.43%, with an increase observed with age until 85 years old.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Souleymane Diabate, Luc Behanzin, Fernand Guedou, Marius Olodo, Aude Ella Goma-Matsetse, Marlene Aza-Gnandji, Alban Dossouvo, Axel Akpaca, Elyote Chagas, Flore Armande Gangbo, Djimon Marcel Zannou, Michel Alary
Summary: This study assessed the prevalence and factors associated with anal high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) among HIV-negative men who have sex with men. The results showed that anal HR-HPV was common in this population, and anal sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections were closely associated with HR-HPV infection.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Raissa Kouznetsov, Panagiotis Angelopoulos, Spyridon Moulinos, Ioannis Dimakos, Philippos Gourzis, Eleni Jelastopulu
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Greece in 2021. 15,706 children aged 2-17 years were registered with ASD, with boys being diagnosed 3.5 times more often than girls. The annual prevalence was estimated at 0.94%, ranging from 0.42% to 1.44% depending on geographic region.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Thomas W. Frazier, Mirko Uljarevic, Iman Ghazal, Eric W. Klingemier, Joshua Langfus, Eric A. Youngstrom, Mohammed Aldosari, Hawraa Al-Shammari, Saba El-Hag, Mohamed Tolefat, Mogahed Ali, Fouad A. Al-Shaban
Summary: This study evaluated the structure and age-related stability of social attention in English and Arabic-speaking youth, comparing it among children with ASD, DD, and typically-developing controls. The findings suggest that social attention is a consistent, stable dimension across cultures, with females displaying higher levels compared to males. Developmental disabilities and ASD were associated with lower levels of social attention, highlighting the potential use of social attention measurement for monitoring development.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Min Zeng, Yuan Li, Tao Chen, Shengmin Zhang, Hongli Luo
Summary: The objective of this study was to describe the trend in prescribing proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and expenditure in both secondary and tertiary hospitals in China between 2017 and 2021. The study found that the rate of PPI prescribing decreased from 2017 to 2021 in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The usage and expenditure of injectable PPI showed a significant decrease, and the usage of oral PPI also slightly decreased. There were no statistical differences in PPI use and expenditure between secondary and tertiary hospitals.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
F. R. E. Smink, D. van Hoeken, G. A. Donker, E. S. Susser, A. J. Oldehinkel, H. W. Hoek
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2016)
Article
Psychiatry
Tamara Berends, Berno van Meijel, Willem Nugteren, Mathijs Deen, Unna N. Danner, Hans W. Hoek, Annemarie A. van Elburg
Review
Psychiatry
David R. Kolar, Dania L. Mejia Rodriguez, Moises Mebarak Chams, Hans W. Hoek
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2016)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Hans W. Hoek
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2016)
Review
Psychiatry
Daphne van Hoeken, Jonathan K. Burns, Hans W. Hoek
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2016)
Review
Psychiatry
Marisol Perez, Tara K. Ohrt, Hans W. Hoek
CURRENT OPINION IN PSYCHIATRY
(2016)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Christina M. T. Schilder, Annemarie A. van Elburg, Wim M. Snellen, Lot C. Sternheim, Hans W. Hoek, Unna N. Danner
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2017)
Article
Psychiatry
Simon J. Hogerzeil, Albert M. van Hemert, Wim Veling, Hans W. Hoek
SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHIATRIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Psychiatry
C. W. Slotema, M. B. A. Niemantsverdriet, J. D. Blom, M. van der Gaag, H. W. Hoek, I. E. C. Sommer
EUROPEAN PSYCHIATRY
(2017)
Article
Nursing
Tamara Berends, Marleen van de Lagemaat, Berno van Meijel, Jasmijn Coenen, Hans W. Hoek, Annemarie A. van Elburg
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nienke C. Jonker, Klaske A. Glashouwer, Brian D. Ostafin, Madelon E. van Hemel-Ruiter, Frederique R. E. Smink, Hans W. Hoek, Peter J. de Jong
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Annelies E. van Eeden, Albertine J. Oldehinkel, Daphne van Hoeken, Hans W. Hoek
Summary: The study found that preadolescent anxious distress and high weight were associated with eating pathology in adolescence and young adulthood for both boys and girls. Overeating in preadolescence was identified as a prodromal symptom of eating disorders during late adolescence. No sex-specific risk factors were found.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Linda Paul, Colin van der Heiden, Daphne van Hoeken, Mathijs Deen, Ashley Vlijm, Rene Klaassen, L. Ulas Biter, Hans W. Hoek
Summary: This study aimed to examine the value of adding preoperative cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to bariatric surgery. Three- and five-year follow-up data showed that preoperative CBT did not result in better long-term weight loss, eating behaviors, eating disorders, depression, overall psychological health and quality of life compared to treatment-as-usual. Further exploration suggested that weight problems and depressive symptoms worsened in both groups at three and five-year follow-up.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Annelies E. van Eeden, Daphne van Hoeken, Janneke M. T. Hendriksen, Hans W. Hoek
Summary: This study found that the incidence of anorexia nervosa among 10- to 14-year-old girls has significantly increased over four decades, while the incidence of bulimia nervosa has remained stable. Sociocultural factors and the impact of social media may explain the increase in anorexia nervosa.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cees Boerhout, Marte Swart, Marjon Voskamp, Nadine A. C. Troquete, Jooske T. van Busschbach, Hans W. Hoek
EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW
(2017)
