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{"title":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 10","authors":"Erica Grey","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p99","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p99","url":null,"abstract":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 10, 2023.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"292 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135898455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Factors Influencing Nurses’ Decisions in Applying a Mental Health Triage Scale: A Systematic Review","authors":"Faisal Alnakhilan, Shrouq Alqhtani, Ahmed Hakami, Sultan Alzahrani, Khalid Alharbi, Awatif Alqhtani","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p73","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p73","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise evidence regarding ED nurses’ decision-making when applying a mental health triage scale. The review sought to answer the question: What factors influence ED nurses’ decisions and decision-making process in applying a mental health triage scale?
 
 The views, attitudes and experiences of mental health triage nurses performing triages for patients with mental health presentations in emergency department settings were examined in a systematic review of published and peer-reviewed qualitative research articles. CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, and EMBASE were used to find published works from 2013 to 2022. After reading the title and abstract, the whole text of relevant research was obtained. The results of the included papers were analysed using the thematic content and narrative analysis approach, and critical appraisal of the quality of included articles was carried out using CASP. Sub-themes and themes were created by collapsing emerging patterns and codes.
 
 A total of eight full-text studies were included in the review. All the eight articles were qualitative studies conducted in six different countries and published in peer-reviewed journals. The total sample in the included articles consisted of 135 emergency department triage nurses with semi-structured and focus groups used in data collection. The methodological quality of the articles varied, with scores ranging from 16 to 18 out of 20. Three main themes emerged from the systematic review. From the ED triage nurses’ points of view, factors affecting triage decision making for patients with mental health presentations were “nurse-related”, “workplace-related”, and “patient-related”.
 
 This is the first systematic review summarising the evidence of the factors affecting ED triage nurses’ decision-making involving patients with mental health presentations. The findings suggest that the nurse as an individual (personally and professional), the workplace (social, structural and architectural environment), and the patient as an individual (safety, risk, acuity and behaviour) affect the quality of nursing decision-making in applying mental health triage scales. Ongoing review of the literature in this area is important to provide further evidence to inform nursing policy, practice, education and further research.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135293808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adolescent Obesity-A Global Health Challenge and Call to Action","authors":"Rabia Najmi, Samra Azhar","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p1","url":null,"abstract":"The escalating global prevalence of adolescent obesity presents a pressing public health concern with wide-ranging consequences. This narrative review seeks to offer readers a comprehensive examination of the current state of knowledge regarding interventions for adolescent obesity, emphasizing a theoretical and contextual viewpoint. Within this context, this article delves into the intricate dimensions of this issue and stresses the imperative of adolescent focused interventions. It highlights strategies specifically designed to address adolescent obesity, emphasizing the significance of early intervention strategies and the facilitating impact of public health campaigns; policy changes, such as those promoting healthier food environments; and comprehensive education programs. Addressing the challenges faced with implementation of such initiative, barriers and the scarcity of comprehensive data is also explored, alongside the promise of collaborative efforts and longitudinal research. By placing adolescents at the forefront and tailoring interventions to their distinct requirements, we can forge impactful approaches that empower healthier choices and counteract the challenge of obesity. Further research is needed to discern the most effective interventions, gauging their outcomes and successes to inform evidence-based practices for combatting adolescent obesity.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135816990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advances in Treating Vasovagal Neurocardiogenic Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Medical Interventions","authors":"Guilherme Requião Radel Neto, Carolina Carvalho Guarnieri, Luis Felipe Alvarenga Santos, Rodrigo Rigo Mezzalira, Alysson Ribeiro Martins, Marcelo Bettega","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n11p8","url":null,"abstract":"Neurocardiogenic vasovagal syndrome (VVS) is a common clinical condition that results in a transient loss of consciousness and inability to maintain posture, with a rapid and spontaneous recovery. Considering the technological advances regarding the effectiveness of different treatments for VVS, this article aims to review the treatment options available in the medical literature to better understand the treatment options and their potential benefits. This study is a literature review of the medical literature focused on publications from 2005 to 2022 related to the therapeutic management of VVS. Digital databases such as PubMed and SciELO were searched using the descriptors “vasovagal syncope”, “neurocardiogenic syncope” and “treatment of vasovagal syncope” to identify relevant studies. Orthostatic training (or tilt training) is a non-pharmacological approach that involves postural training performed through multiple sessions of orthostasis. Tilt training (TTr) proved to be an effective therapeutic method with long-term benefits in refractory patients. Pharmacological treatment should be considered in a case-by-case scenario. Cardioneuroablation is a procedure that has been shown to eliminate or significantly reduce the vagal response, leading to symptom relief in up to 75% of patients. Results showed that implementing a definitive pacemaker reduced symptoms in at least one-third of patients. In summary, treatment strategies for VVS are evolving with advances in medical research, allowing for a thorough analysis of each modality to determine its suitability. It is crucial to emphasize that the selection of treatment options should be evaluated by a specialist individually to ensure effective management of the patient’s clinical manifestations. Thus, available interventions have the potential to improve patient’s quality of life significantly.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135817049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health Aid and Human Well-being: Exploring the Role of Donor Support in Developing Countries (Evidence from Fifty Developing Countries’ Dynamic Panel Data Analysis)","authors":"Bindeswar Prasad LEKHAK","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p33","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to assess the impact of disbursed health aid on key health sector variables in 50 developing countries over 19 years (2002-2020). The variables analyzed include infant mortality rate (IMR), under-5 infant mortality rate (IMRu5), and life expectancy at birth (LifeExp). The study utilizes panel data and employs the Generalized Method of Moments (one-step and two-step GMM) for analysis. The findings reveal that health aid has a significant effect in reducing both IMR and IMRu5. A one percent increase in health aid corresponds to approximately 2.189 and 2.134 fewer infant deaths per 1000 live births and 3.497 and 2.864 fewer under-5 infant deaths per 1000 live births under one-step and two-step GMM, respectively. Additionally, a positive and statistically significant relationship exists between health aid and LifeExp. A one percent increase in health aid is associated with an increase of 0.064 and 0.076 years in LifeExp. The study also examines the impact of health aid on gender-specific health indicators. Health aid reduces both male and female IMR and IMRu5, with a more pronounced impact on male rates. Moreover, health aid has a more significant effect on improving female life expectancy than males. Furthermore, the study compares the effectiveness of multilateral and bilateral health aid. Both types of aid significantly reduce IMR and IMRu5, with bilateral aid being more effective for IMR and multilateral aid for IMRu5. Additionally, multilateral aid has a more substantial impact on enhancing life expectancy in developing countries. The main contribution of this study lies in its comprehensive analysis of the overall impact of health aid and its effects based on gender and donor characteristics. These findings emphasize the importance of Sustainable Development Goal 3 in promoting good health and well-being.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135733896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Management of Non-Physical Violence against Registered Nurses in Hospital Acute Care Setting","authors":"Sultan AlZahrani, Ahmed Hakami, Khalid Alharbi, Faisal AlNakhilan","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p22","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: The issue of non-physical violence against registered nurses in acute care hospital settings is a pressing concern. As per 2021 CDC figures, there is a prevalence of 38.8 incidents of non-physical violence per 100 nurses annually. Such incidents can lead to serious consequences, including behavioral changes and decreased job effectiveness. Addressing this challenge is essential for ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for healthcare professionals.  
 
 AIM: The study aims to explore management practices related to non-physical violence against registered nurses (RNs) in hospital acute care (AC) settings. It aims to answer the following main question: What are the effective management practices that can identify the reasons for, and evaluate measures to prevent, non-physical violence against registered nurses in hospital acute care settings?
 
 METHODOLOGY: The study employed a systematic examination of electronic databases, utilizing sources from ProQuest, PsycINFO, and the Medline library for the period between 2016 and 2022. Six paramount studies that scrutinized non-physical violence against healthcare professionals were included, with relevant articles meticulously analyzed to yield valid conclusions. Thematic analysis was employed to decipher the patterns emerging from the selected studies. 
 
 RESULTS: Notable themes encompassed the causative factors behind non-physical violence against registered nurses in hospitals and the strategies employed to alleviate such incidents. These factors include high work pressure and stress, inadequate training and professionalism, absence of person-centered care, and unawareness and issues with patient family members.
 
 CONCLUSION: This study affirms that targeted training programs could significantly augment nurses’ capabilities to handle non-physical violence effectively. A heightened level of synergy between healthcare personnel and hospital management is crucial to enable immediate reporting of incidents and pave the way for safer working conditions.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135734910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Age-appropriate Design Attributes of Hospital Activity Rooms for Adolescent Patients","authors":"Eun Young Kim","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p11","url":null,"abstract":"Although health professionals have recognized critical connections between health outcomes and physical hospital settings, research data on adolescent patients’ age-appropriate hospital design is insufficient, especially for activity rooms. To explore age-appropriate spatial needs and hospital room design attributes for adolescent patients, the present study examined their spatial needs in hospitals and their perceptions of hospital activity room photos. Thirty-two adolescent outpatients from a university hospital in Kentucky, aged between 15 and 18, completed the survey. Adolescents’ spatial needs during their hospital stays were surveyed on a 5-point Likert scale, and the highly rated need was to have privacy control, followed by the need for quiet places and activity places. The participants’ perceptions of the four hospital activity room photos were collected using twenty-two adjective words on a 5-point scale. The finding revealed that adolescent patients need activity rooms to meet and socialize with their peers during their hospital stays. The statistical analysis revealed enjoyable, controllable, and adult-like as the dominant design attributes of age-appropriate activity rooms for adolescent patients. Unlike activity areas in pediatric hospitals, adolescent hospital activity rooms should be enjoyable to adolescents and allow them to control privacy while providing opportunities to meet their peers.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135878184","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trends of Health and Dietary Disparities by Economic Status among Elderly Individuals in Japan from 2004 to 2014: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey","authors":"Daisuke Machida","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n10p1","url":null,"abstract":"This study examines the changes in health and dietary disparities by economic status among elderly individuals in Japan from 2004 to 2014. The study design utilized a repeated cross-sectional approach, using data from the Survey of Attitudes among the Elderly toward Daily Life in 2004 and 2014. Logistic regression analysis was performed with subjective economic status, survey year, and their interactions as independent variables, and self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and intake of balanced meals as dependent variables. The results revealed that disparities in self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and intake of a balanced meal were present due to economic status. Furthermore, the disparities in self-rated health, dietary satisfaction, and balanced meal intake by economic status remained unchanged from 2004 to 2014 (P for interaction ≥ 0.05). The findings were consistent in sensitivity analyses conducted on those aged 75 and older, as well as on long-term care insurance recipients.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135097213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 9","authors":"Erica Grey","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n9p56","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n9p56","url":null,"abstract":"Reviewer Acknowledgements for Global Journal of Health Science, Vol. 15, No. 9, 2023.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135638908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Women’s Happiness and Self-Rated Health and Social Capital in Rural Cambodia","authors":"Kaoru Ishiguro","doi":"10.5539/gjhs.v15n9p33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v15n9p33","url":null,"abstract":"Achieving a state of happiness and good health is undoubtedly important for people’s mental health. It is a challenging feat in any country, but more so in developing countries. However, scant research exists on the happiness and self-rated health of people in developing countries. To examine the impact of social capital on women’s happiness and self-rated health in rural Cambodia, this study applies ordinal logit regression on the interview data of 283 women living in Siem Reap. The following factors positively impacted the happiness of the women: high household income, lending of money to others, high level of trust toward family, social participation, and having high self-rated health. The following factors were associated with higher self-rated health, similarly as with happiness: high level of trust toward family, lending of money to others, social participation, and higher number of surviving children. However, self-rated health decreased when the women were of advanced age, had given birth to many children, or had received poverty identification. The novelty of this study is that it provides a valuable insight into the impact of social capital on the happiness and self-rated health of women in rural Cambodian villages.","PeriodicalId":12573,"journal":{"name":"Global Journal of Health Science","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91083973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}