International Health Trends and Perspectives最新文献

{"title":"Analyse comparative des initiatives One Health en Guinée et en République Démocratique du Congo : Un appel à l’opérationnalisation/ Comparative analysis of One Health initiatives in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo: A call for operationalization","authors":"Stéphanie Maltais, S. Bangoura, Rolly Nzau Paku, Marlène Metena Mambote, Castro Hounmenou, S. Rüegg, J. Masumu, Rodrigue Deuboué Tchialeu, Sheila Makiala, A. Touré, A. Camara, A. Keita, Sanni Yaya","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1703","url":null,"abstract":"La Guinée et la République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) sont deux pays confrontés à des maladies zoonotiques (ré)émergentes, lesquelles représentent de graves menaces pour la santé publique et pour l’économie. Cela renforce l’importance de mettre l'accent sur les approches interdisciplinaires pour la prévention, la détection et l’atténuation des maladies infectieuses afin de mettre en place des systèmes de réponses adéquats. Dans les dernières années, des efforts ont été fournis dans les deux pays pour la conception, la mise en œuvre et la promotion de l’approche “Une Seule Santé” (One Health) qui offre des solutions à l’interface homme-animal-plante-écosystèmes. Cependant, dans ces pays, il n’existe pas une approche systémique “Une Seule Santé” qui soit réellement opérationnelle. Ainsi, cet article vise à faire une analyse comparative des initiatives « One Health » (OH) en Guinée et en RDC. Les résultats suggèrent qu'il existe un engagement fort de la part du gouvernement guinéen à signer un ordre conjoint de collaboration entre les trois départements clés, mais la coopération et la collaboration entre les différents secteurs et disciplines font défaut. En RDC, trois plateformes existent, mais leurs actions ne sont pas coordonnées, ce qui démontre les lacunes dans la vision globale que devrait avoir l’approche OH. Le défi majeur dans ces deux pays est d'adopter une approche holistique pour dépasser les structures et les paradigmes organisationnels et disciplinaires pour développer une véritable coopération entre tous les secteurs directement ou indirectement touchés par les maladies à potentiel épidémique.\u0000 \u0000Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are two countries facing (re)emerging zoonotic diseases, which pose serious threats to public health and the economy. This reinforces the importance of emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches for the prevention, detection, and mitigation of infectious diseases to put in place adequate response systems. In recent years, efforts have been made in both countries for the design, implementation, and promotion of the “One Health” (OH) approach which offers solutions at the human-animal-animal-plant-ecosystems interface. However, in these countries, there is no operational OH systemic approach. Thus, this article aims to make a comparative analysis of the OH initiatives in Guinea and the DRC. Findings suggest there is a strong commitment on the part of the government of Guinea to sign a joint order of collaboration between the three key departments, but cooperation and collaboration between different sectors and disciplines is lacking. In the DRC, three platforms exist but are not coordinated, which shows gaps in the overall vision that OH should be in the country. The major challenge in these two countries is to adopt a holistic approach to go beyond organizational and disciplinary structures and paradigms to develop real coordination and cooperation between all the sectors directly or indirectly a","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123765254","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":"Examining the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international postsecondary students in Canada: A cross sectional analysis","authors":"Shirui Tan, F. Şekercioğlu","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1662","url":null,"abstract":"Globally, the mental health challenges of university and college students are a considerable public health challenge that has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Canada, international postsecondary students have reported experiencing increase financial stress, lack of social support, racist aggression, and travel restrictions. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on international postsecondary students in Canada. Data from 177 international students attending universities and colleges in Canada was collected over a 2-month period. Results suggest 36.2% of all students reported a high level of perceived stress, with moderate to severe anxiety and depression symptoms reported by 64.4% of the sample. Stress (p = 0.015) along with anxiety and depression (p = 0.019) were significantly higher in female study participants. Coping strategies related to engaging in activities of daily living were identified. Strategies to support international students' mental health and well-being during the pandemic and beyond have been put forward.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117140521","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":"Person-Centred Care and Interprofessional Practice Through Me","authors":"Kateryna Metersky","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1665","url":null,"abstract":"This poetic expression piece outlines and includes the key elements of person-centred and interprofessional care vital for healthcare providers to understand and apply in their care delivery and collaboration with patients. The author uses her first had experience with being a past recipient of care as well as her research work to share a perspective, from the patient’s point of view, of what is important for patients when seeking care from a humanistic perspective.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127374980","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":"Regenerative economics for planetary health: A scoping review","authors":"Geordan D Shannon, R. Issa, C. Wood, I. Kelman","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1704","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The relationship between humans and our planet is conditioned by an economic system that undermines rather than supports health. There has been an emerging focus on the relationship between economic structures and planetary health, but alternative economic approaches to support health for people and the planet require further development. Regenerative economics offers a compelling approach to transform humankind’s relationships with each other and their environment. Regenerative economics fosters grounded, pragmatic solutions to wider human and ecological crises that moves beyond a sustainability discourse towards one of regeneration. While there are, notionally, large areas of overlap between regenerative economics and planetary health, to date these have not been systematically articulated. Methods: A scoping review was performed to examine the background, principles, and applications of regenerative economics, and their implications for planetary health. Five databases (SCOPUS, Ovid Medline, Web of Science, Geobase, IEEE Xplore) were searched for peer-reviewed literature using key terms relating to regenerative economics and planetary health. Findings were reported using thematic synthesis. Results: The review identified a total of 121 articles and included 30 papers in the final review, from economics, industrial design, business, tourism, education, urban design and architecture, energy, technology, and food and agriculture. The principles of regenerative economics focused on people, place, planet, position, peace, plurality, and progress. Putting these principles into action requires identifying and valuing different forms of capital, taking a dynamic systems approach, applying regenerative design, developing a true circular economy, good governance, and transdisciplinary education and advocacy. Conclusions: While the principles of regenerative economics and planetary health are well aligned, the tools and actions of each field differ substantially. Planetary health can learn from regenerative economics’ grounding in natural design principles, systems-based approaches, actions at the right scale and cadence, respect for diversity, community and place, and mindset that moves beyond sustainability towards a regenerative future.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115235589","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":"Examining the quality of life of patients living with breast cancer in Southern Sri Lanka: A descriptive cross-sectional study","authors":"E. Weeratunga, C. Senadheera, M. Hettiarachchi, B. Perera","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1656","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1656","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Globally breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women and Sri Lanka is not an exception. Cancer influences the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients. The survival rates and the QoL of BC patients have improved significantly over the last few decades. However, factors associated with the QoL of patients with BC have not been well studied in Sri Lanka. The aim of the study was to assess the QoL and its correlates among patients with BC treated at a tertiary care hospital in Southern Sri Lanka. Methods: Ninety-seven BC patients were investigated using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The World Health Organization- Quality of Life- Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) was used to measure QoL. The WHOQOL-BREF measure QoL in four domains: physical, psychological, social, and environmental. Scores range from 0 to 100, and higher scores indicate a greater QoL. Results: The mean age of the sample subjects was 52 years (SD = 8.7), and the majority were married (78%). Physical (60.97±11.56), psychological (63.52±11.63), and environmental (69.05 ±8.79) domains of QoL were at a satisfactory level whereas QoL score related to social relationships was found to be low (47.86±13.89) in this sample. Physical QoL was higher in young participants and psychological QoL was higher among those with a fewer number of comorbidities and disabilities and those with no body image changes. Social QoL was higher among married and environmental QoL was higher among those who reported having no disabilities. Conclusion: Social support in the form of family support and emotional support seems to play a major role in lowering the QoL of BC patients. Psycho-social support services should target patients experiencing physical disabilities, a higher number of comorbidities, and those who were subjected to changes in their body image.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134644127","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":"Examining students’ knowledge of infant feeding: A non-experimental descriptive study","authors":"Jennifer Abbass-Dick, Barbara Chyzzy, Megan E. McCutcheon, M. Lemonde","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1628","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Breastfeeding rates in Canada are suboptimal, putting mothers and their infants’ health at risk. Understanding breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes in the university student population is important as many are likely to become parents in the future. University students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding infant feeding has been studied internationally; however, no studies including both female and male students have been conducted in Canada. The purpose of this study was to determine breastfeeding experiences, education, knowledge, infant feeding attitude and perceptions of the difference in mode of infant feeding among university students which can be used to inform future health promotion campaigns and school curriculum. Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in which data from university students was collected to to identify knowledge and attitude toward breastfeeding identify differences in knowledge of breast and bottle feeding. Results: Findings suggest 65% (n=117) of university students had no previous knowledge of breastfeeding practices.  Conclusion: Breastfeeding information within the high school curriculum is needed to support evidence-informed preconception infant feeding choices and increase future parents' understanding of how breastfeeding works to assist them in meeting their future infant feeding goals and increase breastfeeding rates.\u0000 \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117218301","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":"Agir pour la santé de la planète en intégrant une démarche écoresponsable dans les cabinets : une expérimentation française en cabinet dentaire/ Acting for planetary health by integrating an eco-responsible approach in practices : A french experiment in dental practice","authors":"Alice Baras","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1713","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction : Les activités humaines modernes entraînent des changements fondamentaux dans la biosphère et perturbent de nombreux systèmes naturels de la planète. Le dérèglement climatique, la pollution de tous les milieux - air, eau, sols -, le taux d’effondrement de la biodiversité ou encore les changements majeurs dans l'utilisation des terres menacent les conditions de santé et de bien-être humain et du vivant. Face à cette urgence écologique et sanitaire, les professionnels de santé ont un rôle prépondérant à jouer pour être promoteur de la santé planétaire. Intégrer une démarche écoresponsable au cœur de leurs pratiques est l’opportunité d’être acteur et ambassadeur de la transformation écologique aujourd’hui nécessaire. Celle-ci doit être réalisée tout en continuant à assurer la qualité et la sécurité des soins. Pour cela, il semble indispensable de créer et développer un outil intégré de qualité sécurité environnement qui réponde aux recommandations professionnelles et n’entrave en aucune manière la réalisation des soins et l’accueil des patients. C’est l’objectif de l’expérimentation pionnière qui a été menée auprès de praticiens français. Méthodes : Menée au sein de 8 cabinets dentaires volontaires en France de septembre 2019 à juillet 2020, l’action vise à accompagner les praticiens, et leur équipe éventuelle, à l’aide de plusieurs outils et ressources à intégrer une démarche écoresponsable en cabinet dentaire selon une approche systémique. Résultats : Le projet « Prévention Environnement Patients Soignants » a permis d’éprouver l’intégration d’un programme d’accompagnement à l’intégration de l’écoresponsabilité en santé avec pour moteur le bénéfice sanitaire, social, environnemental et économique d'une évolution des pratiques et d’observer les freins et leviers à son développement à plus grande échelle. Conclusion : Mener ce projet a permis aux praticiens accompagnés d’avancer dans la démarche de santé globale aujourd’hui nécessaire. Il appelle à un développement et à un soutien élargi de l’ensemble des parties prenantes du secteur médical. Des études pour évaluer quantitativement les avantages écologiques, sociaux, sanitaires et économiques d’une telle démarche sont nécessaires.\u0000 \u0000Introduction: Modern human activities are causing fundamental changes in the biosphere and disrupting many of the world's natural systems. Climate disruption, pollution of all environments - air, water, soil -, the rate of collapse of biodiversity or major changes in land use threaten the conditions of human and living health and well-being. Faced with this ecological and health emergency, health professionals have a major role to play in promoting global health. Integrating an eco-responsible approach into the heart of their practices is an opportunity to be an actor and ambassador of the ecological transformation that is needed today. This transformation must be achieved while continuing to ensure the quality and safety of care. To do this, it seems esse","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115145076","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":"Environmental stewardship in healthcare: Use of bio-plastics in surgery","authors":"Katie North","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1698","url":null,"abstract":"The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in the amount of waste generated by the healthcare industry. Due to a lack of ecologically conscious options and policies, much of the healthcare industries’ waste ends up in landfills or incinerated, contributing to landmass pollution and methane gas production and the release of toxic chemicals into the air. Environmental pollutants have been contributing to worsening climate conditions for decades, and the planet is facing a dire climate emergency in the coming years. Surgical departments produce a significant portion of healthcare-generated waste (HCGW) but can positively influence the health sector to pursue ecologically protective adaptations. Procedural and product changes to environmentally friendly products, like bio-plastics, can help limit plastic waste produced by surgical departments and reduce overall waste created by the industry. By integrating bio-plastic alternatives into hospital surgical practices, surgery departments can demonstrate how environmental stewardship can be prioritized within the healthcare industry.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115427568","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":"Listening to older adults’ perspectives on climate change: Focus group study","authors":"J. Salma, Savera Aziz Ali, McKenzie H. Tilstra, Ishwar Tiwari, Charlene C. Nielsen, K. Whitfield, Allyson Jones, Alvaro Osornio Vargas, O. Bulut, Shelby S Yamamoto","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i3.1697","url":null,"abstract":" \u0000This study explores climate change knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of community-dwelling older adults in Edmonton, Alberta. A qualitative descriptive methodology was used where thirty-nine older adults participated in one of six focus groups. A thematic data analysis helped identify three key themes synthesized from participants’ narratives: (a) Making sense of climate change, (b) lack of leadership in managing climate change; and (c) actions to address climate change that include an emphasis on individual responsibility and valuing the contributions of older adults. Older adults vary in their climate change literacy and levels of concern about climate change but share a commitment to environmental stewardship and community wellbeing. Expanding opportunities for older Canadians to learn about climate change and engage in climate initiatives will bring multiple benefits to this population and to the climate change movement.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124613735","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":"Implementing a nurse-led quality improvement project in nursing home during COVID 19 pandemic: A qualitative study","authors":"S. Gonella, P. Di Giulio, Marianna Angaramo, V. Dimonte, S. Campagna, K. Brazil, MySupport Study Group","doi":"10.32920/ihtp.v2i2.1631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32920/ihtp.v2i2.1631","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There is broad consensus that the quality of nursing home (NH) care is a research priority to advance NH practice. However, NHs often fail to implement quality improvement (QI) research projects and complex circumstances such as Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic may further hinder compliance. This study aims to describe the challenges associated with implementing a nurse-led QI project in NH during COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies for their overcoming. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was performed, and three data collection strategies employed, including: 1. semi-structured, open-ended interviews with follow-up questions (one NH manager, three members of the NH staff, and two family caregivers of people with advanced dementia); 2. research diary; and 3. in-the-field-notes. A combined deductive and inductive content analysis was adopted to analyze data. Results: Challenges may be anticipated or unanticipated. QI projects should include preliminary assessments to identify the willingness to change and establish partnerships at multiple levels with all stakeholders, adjust the implementation plan to the organizational context, and be open to ongoing changes. Conclusions: Early and regular engagement of stakeholders strengthen relationships. Moreover, an ongoing reflective practice throughout the entire implementation process promotes openness to change, and finally learning and improvement.","PeriodicalId":231465,"journal":{"name":"International Health Trends and Perspectives","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131917750","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}