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{"title":"The development process of a type 2 diabetes health-promoting CBPR intervention.","authors":"Cecilia Lindsjö, Katarina Sjögren Forss, Christine Kumlien, Anders Kottorp, Margareta Rämgård","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1486996","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1486996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Participation is one of the core elements of health promotion, which means that approaches and methods should focus on involvement. The process of involving women with a migration background in health promotion needs to be further explored. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore the development process of a type 2 diabetes health-promotive community-based participatory research intervention among Middle Eastern women with a migration background, living in Sweden.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This study was performed within the context of a community-based participatory research program in Sweden. The design of this study followed the development process of a community-based participatory research conceptual model, including three of the original four dimensions, that is, the context, the partnership process, and the intervention and research dimension. Appropriate methods for data collection were used in the various dimensions. Participants from the community, active in the program, conducted dialogue cafés, together with the core partners of the program, to inventory existing needs as well as what actions were needed for promoting health and thereby prevent type 2 diabetes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The two dialogue cafes resulted in one long term and three short term goals. The third short-term goal-create health circles around food and nutrition was decided to be in focus for this study together with cooperation with the local health care center. The partnership process made it possible to involve relevant collaborators, which resulted in a jointly developed nurse-led educational intervention. Participants and stakeholders were also involved in the process of modifying and elaborating evaluation tools appropriate for the intervention.</p><p><strong>Discussion/conclusions: </strong>The community-based participatory research approach enables the acknowledgement and use of the various kinds of knowledge of all stakeholders, including the community members. In this study, the community members' knowledge was obtained through participation and dialogue, aimed at balancing power between stakeholders. This approach, that is, developing a community-based participatory research intervention, offers a possibility for the primary health care to engage with the community members and for other stakeholders to work in a health-promotive way.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1486996"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11826099/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The potential of genomic epidemiology: capitalizing on its practical use for impact in the healthcare setting.","authors":"Nicole Pacchiarini, Caoimhe McKerr, Mari Morgan, Thomas R Connor, Christopher Williams","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1504796","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1504796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The rapid detection and containment of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is critical in preventing and controlling infectious disease outbreaks within healthcare settings. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has emerged as a powerful tool for tracking the transmission dynamics of pathogens and when used alongside traditional epidemiological methods it can better inform our understanding of the pathogen origin, pathway and extent of transmission. Additionally, WGS can aid in identifying previously unrecognized reservoirs of infection, allowing for more effective control strategies and targeted interventions. This article describes the incorporation of WGS into infectious disease management in Wales and explores it in the context of COVID-19 and <i>Clostridioides difficile</i>. We also describe the developments made to the workforce in Wales to enable the expansion of WGS and reflect on the resources, infrastructure and training frameworks still required.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1504796"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825496/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Review of the aetiologies of central nervous system infections in Vietnam.","authors":"Hannah E Brindle, Marc Choisy, Robert Christley, Neil French, Michael Griffiths, Pham Quang Thai, H Rogier van Doorn, Behzad Nadjm","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2024.1396915","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2024.1396915","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Central nervous system (CNS) infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Vietnam, with many studies conducted to determine the aetiology. However, the cause remains unknown in a large proportion of cases. Although a systematic review of the aetiologies of CNS infections was conducted in the Mekong region, there are no known published reviews of the studies specifically in Vietnam. Here, we review the cause of CNS infections in Vietnam while also considering the potential aetiologies where a cause was not identified, based on the literature from the region. In particular, we focus on the most common pathogens in adults and children including <i>Streptococcus suis</i> which is associated with the consumption of raw pig products, and Japanese encephalitis virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen. We also discuss pathogens less commonly known to cause CNS infections in Vietnam but have been detected in neighbouring countries such as <i>Orientia tsutsugamushi</i>, <i>Rickettsia typhi</i> and <i>Leptospira</i> species and how these may contribute to the unknown causes in Vietnam. We anticipate that this review may help guide future public health measures to reduce the burden of known pathogens and broaden testing to help identify additional aetiologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"12 ","pages":"1396915"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143440420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Are you understanding what I am saying? The critical importance of communication competency in epidemiology.","authors":"Alison G Abraham, WayWay M Hlaing","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1533393","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1533393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are myriad examples of poor communication by public health scientists and researchers that have resulted in lasting harm to individuals, communities, the field of epidemiology, and the broader field of public health. These examples underscore that science messages hinge not only on their merit alone but also on how effectively we communicate them. Here, we highlight the strong consensus in the epidemiology educational literature that epidemiology students should be trained to communicate effectively, specifically with the general public. This allows the public access to critical information that could affect their well-being. Most epidemiology programs in academia do not focus on the skills needed to translate scientific evidence and its uncertainty into a comprehensible and culturally appropriate message to the diverse public composed of varying race/ethnicities as well as varying health and numerical literacy levels. We provide guidance on which specific communication skills may be most important for epidemiologists facing the growing health misinformation and disinformation epidemic. We also describe what a communication-focused curriculum might look like, given that communication skills cannot be learned solely through traditional coursework. Lastly, we address barriers that have prevented communication skills from being meaningfully incorporated in epidemiology curricula.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1533393"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825464/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432450","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COVID-19 clinical presentation, management, and epidemiology: a concise compendium.","authors":"David P Maison, Hawi Tasissa, Amelia Deitchman, Michael J Peluso, Youping Deng, F DeWolfe Miller, Timothy J Henrich, Mariana Gerschenson","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1498445","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1498445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coronavirus Disease 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2, has been an ever-evolving disease and pandemic, profoundly impacting clinical care, drug treatments, and understanding. In response to this global health crisis, there has been an unprecedented increase in research exploring new and repurposed drugs and advancing available clinical interventions and treatments. Given the widespread interest in this topic, this review aims to provide a current summary-for interested professionals not specializing in COVID-19-of the clinical characteristics, recommended treatments, vaccines, prevention strategies, and epidemiology of COVID-19. The review also offers a historical perspective on the pandemic to enhance understanding.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1498445"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11826932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The multiple uses of artificial intelligence in exercise programs: a narrative review.","authors":"Alberto Canzone, Giacomo Belmonte, Antonino Patti, Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Fabio Rapisarda, Valerio Giustino, Patrik Drid, Antonino Bianco","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1510801","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1510801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Artificial intelligence is based on algorithms that enable machines to perform tasks and activities that generally require human intelligence, and its use offers innovative solutions in various fields. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, concentrates on empowering computers to learn and enhance from data autonomously; this narrative review seeks to elucidate the utilization of artificial intelligence in fostering physical activity, training, exercise, and health outcomes, addressing a significant gap in the comprehension of practical applications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Only Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) published in English were included. Inclusion criteria: all RCTs that use artificial intelligence to program, supervise, manage, or assist physical activity, training, exercise, or health programs. Only studies published from January 1, 2014, were considered. Exclusion criteria: all the studies that used robot-assisted, robot-supported, or robotic training were excluded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1772 studies were identified. After the first stage, where the duplicates were removed, 1,004 articles were screened by title and abstract. A total of 24 studies were identified, and finally, after a full-text review, 15 studies were identified as meeting all eligibility criteria for inclusion. The findings suggest that artificial intelligence holds promise in promoting physical activity across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adult, and individuals with disabilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our research found that artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning techniques were used: (a) as part of applications to generate automatic messages and be able to communicate with users; (b) as a predictive approach and for gesture and posture recognition; (c) as a control system; (d) as data collector; and (e) as a guided trainer.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1510801"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825809/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum: Physical parameters and biological factors affect the abscopal effect of combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy: an update on preclinical works.","authors":"Wangcai Ren, Jialing Wen, Gang Guo, Wenchao Gu, Shenke Zhang, Chang Liu, Kensuke Osada, Takashi Shimokawa, Qiaojuan Wang, Yue Wang, Xuanzhang Tu, Chen Li, Li Sui, Liqiu Ma","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561626","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561626","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1517147.].</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1561626"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Corrigendum: Association of burnout and working environment conditions in respiratory care professionals in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Saad Al-Anazi, Syed Shahid Habib, Thamir Al-Khlaiwi, Abdulaziz Alhomaidi Alodhayani, Abdulmueen Alotaibi, Saja Aldulejan, Sufana Al Safadi, Fahad Saad Alshammari, Aqeelah Marar, Afaf Alrashdi, Alhanouf G Almutairi, Mohammed Alshahrani","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1551184","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1551184","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1434472.].</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1551184"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11827569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432637","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the psychosocial and academic implications of living with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in a private university in Nigeria.","authors":"Olumide T Adeleke, Olufemi Folaranmi, Yetunde Olasinde, Larry Ayuba, Oludamola V Adeleke, Modupe M Ojo-Rufai, Efeturi Agelebe, Oyelola E Adeoye, Aderemi T Olabode, Dolapo E Ajala, Titilola S Akingbola","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1531161","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1531161","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sickle cell disease (SCD), a disease characterized with abnormal red blood cell morphology and is associated with diverse clinical manifestations and contribute to many psychosocial problems like social stigma, strained relationships and reduced self-esteem. SCD is highly prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria having the largest burden. This qualitative study is aimed at exploring possible psychosocial and academic challenges associated with sickle cell disease among undergraduates in Nigeria.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>From September 2023 to February 2024, the authors conducted an exploratory descriptive study using in-depth interviews among 22 undergraduate students with SCD at Bowen University, Osun State, Nigeria, employing an in-depth interviewer guide. Ethical approval was obtained from Bowen University Ethical Review Board prior to the conduct of the study. The data was analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Six (6) distinct themes emerged from the research data and each of the themes was linked to the study objectives. Many of the participants expressed disruption of academic activities by frequent SCD crisis. This negatively affected their academic performance, and sometimes led to feelings of frustration. Furthermore, the recurrent battles with pain due to vascular occlusion took a toll on their emotional and psychological health. They also experienced stigmatization and strained interpersonal relationships which negatively influenced their mental well-being. Conversely, some SCD patients enjoy some social support from colleagues and family members which gives hope and succor to them during difficult times.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study reveals that undergraduates with SCD face various academic and psychosocial challenges that affect their overall performance. The findings underscored the need for increased awareness, support, and understanding to better assist undergraduates with SCD in managing their health and academic responsibilities effectively. Considering the chronic nature of SCD and its myriads of psychosocial and academic challenges, measures should be put in place to mitigate the challenges and enable them to live a fulfilling life.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1531161"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Short-term effects of air pollution on the infectious disease spectrum in Shanghai, China: a time-series analysis from 2013 to 2019.","authors":"Yihan Lin, Hao Meng, Yong He, Wenzhuo Liang, Yiran Niu, Zhenliang Liu, Ziying Wang, Yangyang Tian, Shiyang Chang","doi":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1454809","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fpubh.2025.1454809","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Epidemiological evidence on the effects of air pollution on infectious diseases remains inconsistent, highlighting the need for further research and analysis. We aimed to investigate the relationship between exposure to fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) and ozone (O₃) and the risk of national notifiable infectious diseases in Shanghai, a megacity in China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A double-pollutant model was used for each air pollutant, utilizing time-series analysis to separately apply single and distributed lag models (DLMs) to assess the exposure-lag-response relationship for 43 national notifiable infectious diseases (NNIDs) from 2013 to 2019. The model was adjusted for seasonality, long-term trends, mean temperature, relative humidity, and other air pollutants. Analysis was further conducted for seven NNID categories (vaccine-preventable; bacterial; gastrointestinal and enterovirus; sexually transmitted and bloodborne; vector-borne; zoonotic; and quarantinable diseases) as well as specific diseases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 661,267 NNID cases and found that PM_2.5 and O₃ exposures were associated with increased NNID risks, although not within the same categories. A 10 μg/m³ increase in O₃ was associated with a higher risk of total NNIDs (relative risk [RR] at lag 1 month: 1.29, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.02-1.65), vaccine-preventable diseases (RR at lag 1 month: 1.75, 95% CI: 1.02-3.01), and sexually transmitted and bloodborne diseases (RR at lag 2 month: 1.12, 95% CI: 1.00-1.26). However, the association with PM_2.5 remained inconclusive.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These findings suggest a potential link between ambient air pollution exposure and the risk of infectious diseases, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between air pollution and notifiable infectious diseases, as well as an in-depth evaluation of disparities across the disease spectrum.</p>","PeriodicalId":12548,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Public Health","volume":"13 ","pages":"1454809"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11825447/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143432774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}