Written by Jan de Liesbeth Maria Broers
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Health behaviors are pivotal in determining overall health outcomes, making them a key focus for health promotion initiatives. However, fostering behavioral change is intricate due to the interplay of numerous factors influencing health-related actions. While information, awareness, and knowledge are essential, they are often insufficient on their own. Effective health promotion necessitates looking beyond individual psychological and cognitive factors to grasp the broader, multifaceted processe
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This study explored how adults aged 65 and older perceive their orofacial appearance (OA). Twenty participants aged 65–79 were purposefully recruited from the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care—Blekinge (SNAC-B) in Karlskrona. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a pre-developed interview guide, and the data were analyzed through thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and themes. Four key themes emerged regarding older adults’ experiences of their OA: (i) acceptance of
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Treatment interruptions and resumptions are common among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D); however, the factors that trigger resumption based on the reasons for interruption are not well understood. This study explored the patterns underlying treatment interruption and subsequent resumption. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 T2D patients who had previously interrupted treatment. Their narratives were analyzed to identify recurring themes and patterns. Four distinct
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Written by Daniel Nagesh
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Pregnancy and early motherhood can significantly influence women’s health and wellbeing, as well as child development. Migrant women often face additional stressors related to the intersections of gender, ethnicity, social class, migration experiences, and language barriers. This study examines the lived experience of a Somali woman navigating pregnancy and early motherhood after relocating to an urban setting in the Global North, with a focus on understanding resilience in her socio-cultural co
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This study investigates the factors contributing to slum residents’ vulnerability to poor health and examines how economic, physical/infrastructural, and social determinants interact to influence health outcomes, with the aim of informing policy and program development. A mixed deductive-inductive approach was employed for data analysis. Initially, a deductive framework categorized the data into four overarching themes: Economic, Physical/Infrastructure, Social, and Health. Subsequently, followi
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Written by Marcos Victor Marie Welie
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Financial difficulties and mental health are closely interlinked, with each influencing the other. Managing finances poses a major challenge for individuals living with psychosis. To better understand these challenges, it is important to adopt a qualitative approach that captures perspectives from all members of the therapeutic triad. This study explores how people with psychosis, their family members, and mental health professionals perceive financial problems and the factors contributing to th
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Dyadic coping approaches are known to ease emotional distress in patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses. However, most coping research in depression has centered on individuals rather than couples. This study explored how people with depression and their spouses experience coping, applying a dyadic lens to inform the design of tailored couple-based interventions. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with patients diagnosed with depression and their spouses. Data were a
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Written by Suzan Massawe
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
In Burkina Faso, the DenBalo study aimed to explore differences in vulnerability between preterm and full-term newborns but found fewer preterm cases than anticipated based on routine health centre records. This follow-up study investigates how urban healthcare workers determine gestational age and the factors influencing their assessments. Researchers conducted ten individual interviews and four focus groups with healthcare staff across four facilities in Bobo-Dioulasso. Thematic analysis focus
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Written by Seonghoon Kankanhalli
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Childhood abuse has been linked to a wide range of adverse health outcomes and may also influence the transition into parenthood. This study aimed to explore how individuals with a history of childhood abuse experience becoming parents. We conducted a meta-ethnographic synthesis of 13 qualitative studies. The analysis identified three overarching themes: (1) Personal experiences of abuse intensified the motivation to be a nurturing parent; (2) Abuse histories created challenges in navigating the
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Written by Anna Al-Khotani
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study investigates ethical dimensions of the nurse–patient relationship in forensic psychiatric care. Drawing on Løgstrup’s philosophy, it explores how trust, moral responsibility, and relational challenges influence nurses’ daily practice. A conceptual analysis was carried out using five qualitative studies on nurses’ lived experiences in forensic inpatient settings. These studies, originally rooted in phenomenology and hermeneutics, were re-interpreted through reflective lifeworld researc
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Written by Abdul Rahim Khan
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
To investigate factors associated with perceived social discrimination in health care settings related to dental aesthetic conditions. Data were obtained from a Brazilian National Survey. Multivariate Poisson regression models with robust variance were applied to examine associations between reported discrimination in health services—according to different stated motivations—and sociodemographic and dental characteristics. Effect modification by the use of complete dental prostheses was also eva
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This study explores how psychosocial factors—including perceived discrimination, mental health symptoms, and social support—relate to approval of violent radicalization (VR) among young adults in three North American cities: Montréal, Toronto, and Boston. It also examines whether geographic setting alters these relationships. Data were drawn from 791 participants aged 18–30 who took part in the Somali Youth longitudinal study and a separate Canadian postsecondary student survey. Associations bet
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Written by Simon J. Taylor
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between family-related adversities and physical fighting in adolescents, and to determine whether hopelessness serves as a mediating factor. The research sample included 3,712 Slovak adolescents (mean age = 13.9 years, 50.7% female). Participants completed questionnaires regarding their experiences of family-related adversities, involvement in physical fights over the past 12 months, and the Hopelessness Questionnaire. First, associations between
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Written by María J. Navarro
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This research explored whether negative events experienced at age 1 (AE-1) influence both the levels and the trajectories of cognitive abilities throughout childhood, drawing on integrated datasets from four low- and middle-income nations. The sample comprised cohorts born around 2001–2002, who were tracked over time during 2006–2007 and 2009–2010 via the Young Lives project in Ethiopia, India, Peru, and Vietnam. Cognitive performance among children was assessed through the Peabody Picture Vocab
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Written by George A. Papadopoulos
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study investigated whether resilience explains part of the link between exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the development of emotional and behavioural problems (EBPs) during adolescence. We analysed data from 2,839 Slovak adolescents aged 13–15 years (mean age 13.93; 49.6% boys) who participated in the 2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children survey. Mediation was examined using multivariate linear regression with 5,000 bootstrap resamples, controlling for age, sex,
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Written by Noor A. Rahman
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This research investigates variations between men and women in the worsening of mental health conditions and overall psychological welfare influenced by the COVID-19 outbreak, including potential pathways that contribute to such disparities. Drawing on responses from 2,545 adults in Chile's Life during Pandemic survey, we apply statistical regression techniques to assess disparities by gender in mental health status, psychological welfare, financial vulnerability, and domestic responsibiliti
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Written by Megan L. Foster
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study aimed to assess differences in health literacy across groups defined by labor market participation, comparing individuals in employment with those outside the workforce. The analysis used data from a nationwide Danish cross-sectional survey carried out in 2016–2017, employing the HLS-EU-Q16 instrument to measure health literacy. Individual-level socio-demographic data were obtained from administrative registers. Associations between employment status and limited health literacy were e
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Written by Benjamin K. Harris
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Although the Pap smear, HPV vaccination, and HPV testing serve as key measures for maintaining cervical health, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has lately revised its guidelines for preventing cervical cancer by prioritizing primary HPV testing in screening protocols. This research explores healthcare professionals' opinions on these revisions and assesses how effectively they have influenced women in the United States. Findings are drawn from an original dual-survey analysis involving wom
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Written by Tereza Novakova
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
The goal of this research is to conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis examining the sustained impacts of programs designed to enhance mental health literacy and/or decrease stigmatizing views among children and adolescents. Publications in English or German from January 1997 to May 2020 were searched across five databases, resulting in an initial identification of 4,375 unique articles. Following the application of exclusion standards, 25 studies were selected for inclusion
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Written by Johan P. Eriksson
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This research sought to examine the relationships among sense of coherence, work engagement, and psychological distress among medical staff in Ecuador during the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak. An observational cross-sectional investigation was carried out involving 803 medical personnel from various areas across Ecuador, from April 2 to May 17, 2020. Data were gathered via an online questionnaire that included details on demographics and workplace conditions, along with the Utrecht Work
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Written by Linda M. Chen
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of self-reported loneliness and to examine whether loneliness is associated with subsequent mortality among adults aged 65 years and older in Latin America, China, and India. Data were drawn from population-based cross-sectional surveys conducted between 2003 and 2007, with longitudinal follow-up from 2007 to 2010, as part of the 10/66 Dementia Research Group study. Poisson regression models were used to identify factors associated with
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Written by Khalid M. Al-Saadi
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study investigated the main determinants of perceived stress among healthcare workers (HCWs) and their assessment of the risk of COVID-19 infection for themselves and their family members during the pandemic. An online cross-sectional survey was conducted in Hong Kong between 19 March and 5 April 2020. Participants included HCWs from public hospitals, private dental practitioners, and their family members. A total of 747 HCWs and 245 family members responded. Greater negative changes in fam
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Written by Veronica I. Morales
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
This study aimed to investigate the risk perception and negative emotional responses of Chinese healthcare workers (HCWs) during two distinct phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to identify potential intervention points for psychological support in high-stress environments. A repeated cross-sectional design was employed, including a cohort of Chinese HCWs assigned to frontline duties. Demographic information, such as gender, profession, and work location, was obtained via questionnaires. Risk p
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Written by Claire Dupont
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Burnout syndrome occurs as a result of long-term stress in the workplace. The main purpose of this investigation was to explore which socio-demographic traits of workers may be associated with the emergence of job-related burnout and to determine the link between occupational burnout and quality of life among security guards in the private professional security field in Central Serbia. A multi-center cross-sectional survey using questionnaires was conducted. Data were analyzed with multivariate
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Written by Sanjay Kulkarni
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Those who assist veterans while they move from military service back into civilian life could experience a greater chance of psychological strain. Most earlier research has focused on paid family caregivers, with little attention to spouses or informal non-family “care partners.” This study aimed to uncover the main difficulties experienced by care partners of veterans living with invisible injuries. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 36 people who were helping a recently discharged
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To produce national-level figures on the frequency of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), exposure to COVID-19, and food insecurity (FI), and to investigate the extent to which continued dangers to human survival — particularly COVID-19 exposure and FI — are fueling the growing mental health problems in Africa. Data gathered through telephone interviews in Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda across 12 sequential survey rounds in 2021 (total n = 23,943) were analyzed to determine the
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The connection between parents and their teenage children is vital for positive youth growth. This research investigates how different parenting approaches—specifically parental support, parental knowledge, and setting rules—relate to psychosomatic complaints during both middle and late adolescence. Data came from a large Swedish national cohort (n = 3,678). Teenagers answered self-report questionnaires first in 2017 (around 15–16 years old) and then again in 2019 (around 17–18 years old). Of t
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Written by Carlos Ramirez
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
The present study sought to identify psychological variables capable of forecasting both the pursuit of treatment and the degree of disability experienced across the full span of chronic back pain. A total of 201 adults suffering from ongoing back pain were enlisted with assistance from healthcare providers. These individuals completed several standardized instruments: the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS), the Oswestry Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (ODQ), the McGill Pain Questio
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This study evaluated how the COVID-19 pandemic affected daily functioning and mental well-being among patients with chronic conditions, focusing on those receiving hemodialysis (HD) and those with diabetes (DM). Medical information was gathered through a structured questionnaire, while anxiety levels were evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) instrument. Both groups showed comparable rates of prior COVID-19 infection and shared similar perspectives on the pandemic’s disrupti
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Written by Anna Kowalska
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) represents a serious concern during developmental years, yet research on NSSI patterns remains limited, particularly regarding presentations in emergency departments (ED). This cross-sectional study examined trends in ED visits for NSSI among individuals aged 5 to 19 years in Piedmont, Italy, from 2011 to 2021. All NSSI cases were extracted from the national ministerial ED discharge database using medical records and/or ICD9CM codes. Results were expressed both as
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Written by Victor Santos
Published in Vol 5 , 2025
Investigations into the connections between hypertension-related factors and cognitive abilities, emotional state, and behavioral issues in older adults have generated inconsistent outcomes. One likely reason for these varying conclusions is that previous work has often failed to properly account for the role of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) when performing statistical adjustments. With this in mind, the current study explored the cross-sectional links among hypertension-relat
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