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Armed Gang Violence in Haiti and the Medication Shortage: Acting Quickly to Save Lives. 海地武装帮派暴力和药物短缺：迅速行动拯救生命。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-23 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608510

Jude Mary Cénat, Lewis Ampidu Clorméus, Lukinson Jean

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Empowering Indigenous Health: A Call for Equity and Innovation in Public Health. 赋予土著居民健康权力：呼吁公共卫生方面的公平和创新。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-20 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1607763

Nurul Athirah Naserrudin, Pauline Yong Pau Lin

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Cervical Lesion Among Married Women With Low Socioeconomic Status: A Study Based on a Cervical Cancer Screening Program. 社会经济地位低的已婚妇女宫颈病变患病率及危险因素：基于宫颈癌筛查项目的研究

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-20 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608482

Mingyu Zhang, Haoyue Wang, Ruoxi Ding, Wen Li, Ping He, Hui Li

{"title":"Prevalence and Risk Factors of Cervical Lesion Among Married Women With Low Socioeconomic Status: A Study Based on a Cervical Cancer Screening Program.","authors":"Mingyu Zhang, Haoyue Wang, Ruoxi Ding, Wen Li, Ping He, Hui Li","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608482","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608482","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cervical lesions in married women with low socioeconomic status, and the related risk factors to provide evidence for the development of cervical cancer prevention strategies.Methods: Descriptive analysis was employed to estimate the prevalence of cervical lesions. Univariate analysis and binary logistic regression were used to investigate the association between the related variables and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).Results: Among 142,677 women aged 35-64 years, 787 (0.55%) cervical lesions were detected. Being in the age group of 35-44 years, high or technical secondary school level education, living at higher level regions of economic development, and abnormal leucorrhea were associated with increased risk of cervical lesions. Menopause was found to be protective.Conclusion: Married women with lower socioeconomic status had a lower prevalence of cervical lesions but had a higher prevalence of cervical cancer. Those aged 35-44 years, with high or technical secondary school level education, living at higher level regions of economic development, with abnormal leucorrhea, and who were pre-menopausal were at higher risk for cervical lesions.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1608482"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12226367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144575460","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}

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A Mixed Methods Study of the Challenges and Prospects of Utilizing Telemedicine in the Delivery of Healthcare to Nigerian Children. 利用远程医疗向尼日利亚儿童提供保健服务的挑战和前景的混合方法研究。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-19 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1607790

Igoche David Peter, Kuyet Jemimah Danjuma-Karau, Ejemeirele M Omokhuale, Joel Cherima Yakubu

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Climate and Health Capacity Building for Health Professionals in Europe: A Pilot Course. 欧洲卫生专业人员的气候和卫生能力建设：试点课程。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-18 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608469

Tara T Chen, Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, Nicola Hamacher, Marie Nabbe, Kirsten Duggan, Doris Zjalic, Danielly Magalhaes, Haley Campbell, Chiara Cadeddu, Christiana A Demetriou, Souzana Achilleos, Ianis Delpla, Laurent Chambaud, Lore Leighton, Robert Otok, Kristie Hadley, Cecilia Sorensen

{"title":"Climate and Health Capacity Building for Health Professionals in Europe: A Pilot Course.","authors":"Tara T Chen, Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, Nicola Hamacher, Marie Nabbe, Kirsten Duggan, Doris Zjalic, Danielly Magalhaes, Haley Campbell, Chiara Cadeddu, Christiana A Demetriou, Souzana Achilleos, Ianis Delpla, Laurent Chambaud, Lore Leighton, Robert Otok, Kristie Hadley, Cecilia Sorensen","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608469","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608469","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: The European Climate and Health Responder Course aimed to enhance health professionals' knowledge, confidence, and preparedness to address climate-related health challenges.Methods: The course was delivered as a synchronous, online program targeting health professionals across diverse fields. Data on participant demographics, engagement, and knowledge improvement were collected through pre- and post-course surveys and course completion metrics. Statistical analysis measured changes in participants' confidence and preparedness across targeted outcomes.Results: Of the 4,407 individuals who registered for the course, 21% completed the course, with the majority of them being from Europe and from academic and research institutions. The longitudinal survey revealed significant improvements in participants' self-perceived outcomes across the three target domains from pre-course levels: communication, professional applicability, and self-efficacy.Conclusion: The pilot European Climate and Health Responder course highlights both the strong demand for and the effectiveness of climate change and health education for health professionals. The global interest further highlights the need for expanded climate-health education beyond the European Region.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1608469"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12216089/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144553512","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}

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Early Detection of Common Skin Diseases, Including Leprosy: Development and Validation of an Awareness Questionnaire. 包括麻风病在内的常见皮肤病的早期发现：意识问卷的制定和验证。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1607938

Ulfah Abqari, Muhammad Atoillah Isfandiari, Yudhy Dharmawan, Nadhila Beladina, Janet Matani, Mursyidul Ibad, Dian Kusuma, Feby Dwirahmadi, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Ida J Korfage

{"title":"Early Detection of Common Skin Diseases, Including Leprosy: Development and Validation of an Awareness Questionnaire.","authors":"Ulfah Abqari, Muhammad Atoillah Isfandiari, Yudhy Dharmawan, Nadhila Beladina, Janet Matani, Mursyidul Ibad, Dian Kusuma, Feby Dwirahmadi, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Ida J Korfage","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607938","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607938","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Skin diseases account for 1.79% of the global disease burden, though their impact may be underreported due to limited research. Raising awareness about early detection is essential, but tools to measure this are scarce. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire assessing community awareness and early detection of common skin diseases, including leprosy, in Indonesia.Methods: The questionnaire was drafted in English, translated into Bahasa Indonesia, and tested for face validity, content validity, and internal consistency. A pilot test with 25 participants and a field test with 680 participants were conducted. Results were analyzed using Cronbach alpha and descriptive methods.Results: The final questionnaire comprised 17 questions on skin disease: common knowledge, intentions on prevention and health-seeking behavior. Validity and internal consistency were confirmed during pilot testing, and no participants in the field test reported confusion. The Cronbach alpha score exceeded 0.70, confirming strong internal consistency.Conclusion: This validated questionnaire can assess public awareness of early skin disease detection. It is available for international adaptation and may help improve early detection and prevention in Indonesia's healthcare system.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1607938"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12202976/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144527919","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}

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Socioeconomic Status Across the Life-Course and Frailty in Older Age: Evidence From Switzerland. 整个生命过程中的社会经济地位和老年虚弱：来自瑞士的证据。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-09 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608102

Yves Henchoz, Sarah Fustinoni, Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud, Mauricio Avendano

{"title":"Socioeconomic Status Across the Life-Course and Frailty in Older Age: Evidence From Switzerland.","authors":"Yves Henchoz, Sarah Fustinoni, Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud, Mauricio Avendano","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608102","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1608102","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study examines how different measures of socioeconomic status (SES) across childhood and adulthood relate to frailty in older age.Methods: Data came from the Lausanne cohort 65+ (Lc65+), a population-based study of approximately 4,500 older adults followed over 20 years. SES measures included education in young adulthood, occupational class in midlife, and specific early old-age factors: perceived income, wealth, financial strain, and receipt of financial subsidies. Frailty trajectories over a 10-year period were assessed using Fried's frailty phenotype and group-based trajectory modeling. Logistic regression models adjusted for sex, age, cohort, living situation, marital status, and number of children.Results: Lower education, occupational class, financial strain, and financial subsidies in older age were each independently associated with higher frailty risk at ages 65-70. Financial strain and financial subsidies in early old age increased odds of medium- (aOR, 1.48-1.69) and high-frailty (aOR, 2.07-2.28) trajectories.Conclusion: SES across the life course strongly correlates with frailty in early old age. Early interventions and financial protection policies in older age could help mitigate frailty risk and SES-related frailty inequalities.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1608102"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12183461/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144475076","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}

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Assessing Perceived Need for Mental Healthcare Among Adults in Germany. 评估德国成年人对心理保健的感知需求。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-03 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1607927

Lena Walther, Felicitas Vogelsang, Julia Thom, Heike Hölling, Thomas G Grobe, Timm Frerk, Ursula Marschall, Diana Peitz

{"title":"Assessing Perceived Need for Mental Healthcare Among Adults in Germany.","authors":"Lena Walther, Felicitas Vogelsang, Julia Thom, Heike Hölling, Thomas G Grobe, Timm Frerk, Ursula Marschall, Diana Peitz","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607927","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607927","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To describe the prevalence and distribution of perceived need for mental healthcare among adults in Germany and examine its association with more objective indicators of need as well as mental health literacy.Methods: We used data from 6,558 adults randomly sampled from a health insurance company as well as nationally representative survey data from 10,676 adults. Prevalence estimates were calculated, also by sex, age and education. Bivariate and multivariate associations between perceived need and sociodemographic characteristics, psychopathological symptoms, functional impairment and F-diagnoses as well as mental health literacy were examined.Results: Approximately one-sixth of adults perceived a need for mental healthcare in the previous 12 months. Perceived need was associated with female sex (bivariate association only), younger age, high educational attainment, psychopathological symptoms, mental health-related functional impairment and mental health literacy. Those with perceived need were also twice as likely to have a documented F-diagnosis than those without.Conclusion: Perceived need should be monitored within mental health surveillance to inform healthcare planning from a patient perspective and address the mental health treatment gap.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1607927"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12170452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316888","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}

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Bullying Trends or Definitional Drift? A Methodological Critique of Molcho et al.'s Study. 欺凌趋势还是定义漂移？对Molcho等人研究的方法论批判。

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-06-02 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1608711

Romain Brisson

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What Lessons can Be Learned From the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic? 从COVID-19大流行的管理中可以吸取哪些教训？

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International Journal of Public Health Pub Date : 2025-05-30 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2025.1607727

Gerry A Quinn, Ronan Connolly, Coilín ÓhAiseadha, Paul Hynds, Philipp Bagus, Ronald B Brown, Carlos F Cáceres, Clare Craig, Michael Connolly, Jose L Domingo, Norman Fenton, Paul Frijters, Steven Hatfill, Raymond Heymans, Ari R Joffe, Rosamond Jones, Gordan Lauc, Therese Lawrie, Robert W Malone, Alan Mordue, Greta Mushet, Anton O'Connor, Jane Orient, José Antonio Peña-Ramos, Harvey A Risch, Jessica Rose, Antonio Sánchez-Bayón, Ricardo F Savaris, Michaéla C Schippers, Dragos Simandan, Karol Sikora, Willie Soon, Yaffa Shir-Raz, Demetrios A Spandidos, Beny Spira, Aristides M Tsatsakis, Harald Walach

{"title":"What Lessons can Be Learned From the Management of the COVID-19 Pandemic?","authors":"Gerry A Quinn, Ronan Connolly, Coilín ÓhAiseadha, Paul Hynds, Philipp Bagus, Ronald B Brown, Carlos F Cáceres, Clare Craig, Michael Connolly, Jose L Domingo, Norman Fenton, Paul Frijters, Steven Hatfill, Raymond Heymans, Ari R Joffe, Rosamond Jones, Gordan Lauc, Therese Lawrie, Robert W Malone, Alan Mordue, Greta Mushet, Anton O'Connor, Jane Orient, José Antonio Peña-Ramos, Harvey A Risch, Jessica Rose, Antonio Sánchez-Bayón, Ricardo F Savaris, Michaéla C Schippers, Dragos Simandan, Karol Sikora, Willie Soon, Yaffa Shir-Raz, Demetrios A Spandidos, Beny Spira, Aristides M Tsatsakis, Harald Walach","doi":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607727","DOIUrl":"10.3389/ijph.2025.1607727","url":null,"abstract":"During the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2023), governments around the world implemented an unprecedented array of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to control the spread of SARS-CoV-2. From early 2021, these were accompanied by major population-wide COVID-19 vaccination programmes-often using novel mRNA/DNA technology, although some countries used traditional vaccines. Both the NPIs and the vaccine programmes were apparently justified by highly concerning model projections of how the pandemic could progress in their absence. Efforts to reduce the spread of misinformation during the pandemic meant that differing scientific opinions on each of these aspects inevitably received unequal weighting. In this perspective review, based on an international multi-disciplinary collaboration, we identify major problems with many aspects of these COVID-19 policies as they were implemented. We show how this resulted in adverse impacts for public health, society, and scientific progress. Therefore, we propose seven recommendations to reduce such adverse consequences in the future.","PeriodicalId":14322,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Public Health","volume":"70 ","pages":"1607727"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144316889","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}

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