{"title":"An Overlooked Problem: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis from Experience of Men with Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction","authors":"J. Seesawang, Pulawit Thongtaeng","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1003","url":null,"abstract":"Background : ED is negatively associated with men ' s sexual function capacity, emotional, intimate relationship and particularly psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to synthesize qualitative fi ndings which explain the experiences of men with diabetes who have erectile dysfunction. Methodology : A meta-synthesis was performed. A search for qualitative studies published in English from 2010 to 2020 was conducted using PubMed, CINAHL, PsycInfo, and Science Direct databases. The main key words included: experience, men/male patient, erectile dysfunction, diabetes, diabetic erectile dysfunction, and qualitative research. Inductive and interpretative technique was used to analyze and synthesize fi ndings from qualitative studies and reviewed by another reviewer. Seven qualitative studies were included in this review. Results : The experiences of living with erectile dysfunction among men with diabetes were presented in fi ve themes: 1) Personal sexual values, 2) Lack of understanding of causes, 3) Breaking manhood and husband ' s role, 4) Recovering masculinity, and 5) Negative experiences and needs in care. Conclusion : Men interpret erectile dysfunction as a threat to their masculinity and can have deleterious impact on their relationships and self-esteem. Health care providers should provide information on the connection between sexual problem and diabetes. Screening for erectile dysfunction and its risk factor should be routine in diabetes. Health care providers should ask men with diabetes about their sexual health and give them the opportunity to express their concern.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46333361","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}
W. Naksen, Surat Hongsibsong, Zhenqian Xu, Natthapol Kosashunhanan, T. Kerdnoi, T. Prapamontol, V. Patarasiriwong
{"title":"Health Risk Assessment from Organophosphate Insecticides Residues in Commonly Consumed Vegetables of Local Markets, Northern Thailand","authors":"W. Naksen, Surat Hongsibsong, Zhenqian Xu, Natthapol Kosashunhanan, T. Kerdnoi, T. Prapamontol, V. Patarasiriwong","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1009","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Commonly consumed vegetables from local markets are considered at a higher risk for organophosphate insecticides (OPs) contamination. This study aimed to investigate the contamination of OP residues in commonly consumed vegetable samples from local markets in 5 provinces, i.e., Nan, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, and Chiang Mai provinces located in Northern Thailand. A risk assessment of OPs among adult Thai population was also evaluated by calculating the estimated daily intake (EDI) and the acceptable daily intake (ADI). Method : The multi cross-sectional studies were conducted in 5 provinces. Twelve vegetables were sampled from main local markets in every district of sampling sides. All samples have analyzed the level of 19 OP residues using GC-FPD. The estimated daily intake and health risk of OP residues were estimated by using hazard index. Results : Twelve OP residues were detected in 42.8% of the samples, and 16.0% had residue levels that exceeded EU maximum residue levels. The most frequently detected OP residue in the vegetable samples was chlorpyrifos. The percentage of OP contaminated samples slightly increased throughout sampling time, 40.6%, 43.4%, and 47.9%, respectively. Hazard indices (HIs) were calculated based on data from National Health Examination Survey Of fi ce and the result showed that HIs of diazinon residue in Pakchoi and dimethoate residue in cucumber were over 1, hence posing a serious threat to human health. Conclusion : The unacceptable levels of OP residues were observed in all types of vegetables collected from local markets, leading to hazardous exposure among consumers.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45419373","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}
Jeconiah Louis Dreisbach, Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach
{"title":"Rethinking Tourism and Public Health Policies in International Travel Megahubs for the Post-COVID-19 Era","authors":"Jeconiah Louis Dreisbach, Sharon Mendoza-Dreisbach","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1016","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This article rethinks current public health policies to transdisciplinarily reorient the countries' tourism policies as a preparation to future pandemics. This adds to the public health discourse that West Asian international travel megahubs could be susceptible spaces to high risks of transnational viral transmissions. Method: This is a letter to the editor.Results: The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Qatar are the world's leading international travel megahubs, with Saudi Arabia catching up following its efforts in establishing a new national airline to increase international passenger traffic. Collectively, they are connected to more than half of the world's leading international travel destinations. While it can be noted that they were able to successfully mitigate the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spread within their territories, these West Asian countries' shift from an oil-dependent to a tourism-oriented economy make their airports susceptible spaces to high risks of transnational viral transmissions. As such, this article rethinks current public health policies to transdisciplinarily reorient the countries' tourism policies as a preparation to future pandemics.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46434437","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}
Michelle H. James, Joanne E. Porter, Vaughan Reimers, V. Prokopiv
{"title":"The Effect of Positively Framed and Negatively Framed Messages on Televised Smoking Cessation Advertisement Success: A systematic review","authors":"Michelle H. James, Joanne E. Porter, Vaughan Reimers, V. Prokopiv","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1019","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Smoking cessation campaigns aim to decrease the prevalence of smoking in the community. However, smoking cessation campaigns can be expensive to develop and implement, therefore is it essential that campaigns have high impact and broad reach to ensure the most ef fi cient use of resources. Method : A systematic review was conducted in October 2020 to assess the ef fi cacy of positively framed and negatively framed messages used in televised smoking cessation advertisements. The search was restricted to quantitative primary research published between 2010 and 2020, yielding 4640 results. Study selection was performed using the PRISMA method. Population was inclusive of all ages and smoking status. A total of 15 articles met the criteria for review. Results : Negative messages were found to increase the likelihood of a smoker intending to quit, attempting to quit, successfully quitting, or calling a quitline, while some studies found that positive messages increased con fi dence to quit and calls to quitline. Combination of negative and positive messages were found to complement one another and were more successful at in fl uencing quit behaviour than using either message type alone. However, fi ndings were not consistent across all studies. Conclusion : The results of this review may be used to inform the development of future smoking cessation advertisements to ensure content is relevant, effective, and cost-ef fi cient. Further exploration of the ef fi cacy of positive and negative messages on target populations would be valuable to advise the design of cessation campaigns.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48946016","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}
Zahra Chegini, I. Kolawole, Prashant V. Singh, F. Alikhah, Yalda Rasti, Z. Motazedi
{"title":"Improving knowledge, attitude, and compliance of hand hygiene of Iranian healthcare workers: A pilot study using Reminder Card","authors":"Zahra Chegini, I. Kolawole, Prashant V. Singh, F. Alikhah, Yalda Rasti, Z. Motazedi","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1011","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Compliance rate of hand hygiene practice by healthcare workers has been observed to be universally low despite its importance, simplicity and cost-effectiveness in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in the healthcare settings. This study aimed to improve healthcare workers ’ knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with hand hygiene by using reminder cards displayed by patients. Method : This before-after interventional study was carried out in 2019 among healthcare workers of a hospital in Tabriz, Iran. The intervention was a ‘ Reminder Card ’ showed by patients to remind healthcare workers to clean their hands. Participants ' knowledge and attitude about hand hygiene and compliance to hand hygiene were assessed before and after the intervention. Descriptive statistics were presented and the inferential statistics were calculated using the paired t -test. Results : Participants reported moderate knowledge (mean ± SD: 17.47 ± 3.03; n ¼ 25) and attitude (mean ± SD: 68.65 ± 10.99; n ¼ 96) at baseline. We observed improvements following the intervention for knowledge and attitude, respectively (mean ± SD: 21.81 ± 1.69; 79.23 ± 7.83; P < 0.001). Overall, hand hygiene compliance was 25.7% at baseline. Compliance increased to 58.8% after the intervention. The moment ‘ after contact with body fl uids ' had the highest compliance rate before and after intervention (56.7% vs. 76.8%). Conclusion : The use of a ‘ Reminder Card ’ was shown to improve hand hygiene compliance in this study. Patient participation in prompting staff to clean their hands may assist in achieving hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers ensuring quality, safe care, and infection prevention in the hospital.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45617686","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}
Fadly Syah Arsad, Sharifah Saffinas Syed Soffian, Puteri Sofia Nadira Megat Kamaruddin, Nor Akmar Nordin, Mohd Hafiz Baharudin, Ummi Mirza Baharudin, M. R. Hassan, Azmawati Mohamed Nawi, Norfazilah Ahmad
{"title":"The Impact of eHealth Applications In Healthcare Intervention: A Systematic Review","authors":"Fadly Syah Arsad, Sharifah Saffinas Syed Soffian, Puteri Sofia Nadira Megat Kamaruddin, Nor Akmar Nordin, Mohd Hafiz Baharudin, Ummi Mirza Baharudin, M. R. Hassan, Azmawati Mohamed Nawi, Norfazilah Ahmad","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1020","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Electronic health (eHealth) is the application of information communication technologies across all ranges of functions involved in the practice and delivery of health care. The rapid development of informatics and the Internet do not parallel eHealth interventions, and the knowledge gap needs to be explored. We aimed to identify and review the impact of eHealth applications (apps) on healthcare interventions. Method : We used the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) review protocol and formulated the research question based on PICO (Population or Problem, Interest, Context). The selected databases were Ovid, Web Of Science, PubMed, SAGE and EBSCOhost. Following thorough identi fi cation, screening and eligibility evaluation, a total of 10 articles were included in this study. The articles were ranked according to quality with the MMAT (Mixed Method Appraisal Tool). Results : The results were organized according to the bene fi ts and issues among patients and health care workers. Standardized eHealth improved patient health literacy and aided disease self-management. eHealth provided cost-effective measures via online consultation, improved awareness and motivation to comply with treatment and with declaring clinical symptoms. Low socioeconomic status impeded the implementation of eHealth among patients due to the expensive equipment needed to access eHealth material. User-oriented content in eHealth apps was essential for good acceptance among patients. Conclusion : Good implementation of eHealth is an effective alternative for addressing the healthcare needs of society through empowerment.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48904438","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}
Budi Aji, Siti Masfiah, S. Harwanti, N. Ulfah, H. Minh
{"title":"Situational Analysis of the Extending National Health Insurance Coverage to Informal Sector in Indonesia: A Case Study among Palms Sugar farmers","authors":"Budi Aji, Siti Masfiah, S. Harwanti, N. Ulfah, H. Minh","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1017","url":null,"abstract":"Background : To explore the situation of national health insurance coverage among informal workers and to identify the enrollment strategy for such workers. Method : This study used the descriptive qualitative method. Participants were eight palm sugar farmers and fi fteen stakeholders of national health insurance in the district of Banyumas, Indonesia. This study included a semi-structured informant interview and open-ended questions. A thematic framework analysis was applied to guide the interpretation of the data. Data analysis was facilitated by using MAXQDA 12 software. Results : This study highlighted several interesting issues regarding the efforts to extend health insurance coverage among palm sugar farmers. First, the nature of palm sugar cultivation possesses a higher risk of injury and work-associated diseases, including falls and seasonal diseases. Second, health insurance possession is crucial, but farmers face the problem of how to ensure the continuity of the premium payment amid the uncertainty of palm sugar business revenue. Third, multi-stakeholder initiatives, bringing together government, business, and civil society will solve coverage expansion challenges among these workers. Conclusion : This study suggests that extending health insurance coverage among informal workers needs various and innovative approaches by considering their characteristics to maintain a sustainable membership. This study identi fi es the important role of cross-cutting collaboration between the government with other stakeholders to assure informal workers ’ coverage under the national health insurance program. Further research is needed to explore alternative ways of maintaining the sustainability of health insurance membership.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42287518","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":"Delayed pre-hospital time in acute coronary syndrome patients and associated factors in a hospital in Southern Thailand","authors":"Thareerat Ananchaisarp, Siriwimon Tantarattanapong, Kamonluk Thepuatrakul, Nuteua Techapattanakorn, Noppawit Limwattanalert, Nitchada Mettraiyasakul, Siwa Rattanakitkoson, Supakit Satayukun, Abhisit Chuaboon","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1004","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is currently the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prognosis of ACS treatment outcome depends on the speed of reperfusion after a heart attack; wherein, one of the associated factors is pre-hospital time. Method : A retrospective study was conducted in ACS patients, who visited the emergency room of a tertiary hospital; from 1st January to 31st December 2020. The primary outcome was pre-hospital time; and secondary outcome was factors associated with delayed pre-hospital time ( ≥ 2 h) that were analyzed by using logistic regression. Results : The Median age of patients was 64 years (Q1, Q3 ¼ 56, 73), with 75.8% being male. The median pre-hospital time was 2.5 h (Q1, Q3 ¼ 1.0, 6.0), 63.4% of acute coronary events were delayed pre-hospital time, and 90.1% of events were transported to the hospital by private car. The factors signi fi cantly associated with delayed pre-hospital time consisted of adult patients [OR (95%CI) ¼ 2.20 (1.05 e 4.61)], events occurring on weekdays [OR (95%CI) ¼ 2.08 (1.04 e 4.14)] and inside their home [OR (95%CI) ¼ 5.01 (1.67 e 15.06)], fi nal diagnosis with NSTEMI [OR (95%CI) ¼ 2.74 (1.24 e 6.05)], and taking isosorbide in previously diagnosed MI patients [OR (95%CI) ¼ 4.32 (1.42 e 13.17)]. Conclusion : Patients with ACS still delayed seeking treatment, and underutilized emergency medical service systems. Interventions to increase awareness and knowledge of ACS is required to improve the treatment outcomes of ACS patients.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41915986","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}
D. Vanoh, A. F. Mat Ludin, S. Shahar, Shahrul Azman Mohd Noah, Z. Abdul Manaf, Noorlaili Mohd Tohit
{"title":"Development of WEFIT Screening Tool for Assessing Pre-exercise Fitness Level for Older Adults in Peninsular Malaysia","authors":"D. Vanoh, A. F. Mat Ludin, S. Shahar, Shahrul Azman Mohd Noah, Z. Abdul Manaf, Noorlaili Mohd Tohit","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45097976","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}
S. Blankenship, Manideepthi Pemmaraju, E. Mitchel, Tiffanie M Markus, M. Griffin, J. Castilho
{"title":"Administrative Data Improves Quality of Cervical Pre-cancer Surveillance in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States","authors":"S. Blankenship, Manideepthi Pemmaraju, E. Mitchel, Tiffanie M Markus, M. Griffin, J. Castilho","doi":"10.56808/2586-940x.1002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56808/2586-940x.1002","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Accurate data are critical for public health surveillance yet can be challenging to ensure. The Tennessee (TN) HPV Vaccine IMPACT Project aims to assess the effectiveness of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in prevention of cervical cancer and high-grade dysplasia through laboratory reporting of pathology results among Davidson County women. This project assessed feasibility and value of use of administrative sources for improved data quality and completeness of high-grade cervical events in TN HPV-IMPACT between 2013 and 2017. Method : We queried three administrative data systems (Hospital Discharge Data System, Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center, and Tennessee Medicaid [TennCare]) for eligible women with cervical pre-cancer diagnostic and procedural codes from 2013 to 2017. We assessed data completeness from standard surveillance practices and from the addition of cases identi fi ed and veri fi ed through linkage with administrative data. Additionally, eligible women were linked to TennCare to inform missing demographic, insurance, and vaccination data elements. Results : Overall, use of administrative data systems increased the number of women identi fi ed with cervical pre-cancer by 5% during the study years. Linkage to TennCare improved data completeness on race/ethnicity, insurance, and vaccination status by 10% e 20%. Conclusion : Linkage with administrative databases is a feasible and effective method to improve public health data quality.","PeriodicalId":15935,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2022-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45675132","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}