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First dual-frame telephone survey for non-communicable disease risk and protective factors: Methods and main findings from a central Brazilian state, 2022 非传染性疾病风险和保护因素的首次双框架电话调查:方法和主要调查结果来自巴西中部州,2022年
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100691
Magna Maria de Carvalho , Max Moura de Oliveira , Selma Alves Tavares de Oliveira , Maria do Rosário Gondim Peixoto , Robério Amorim de Almeida Ponde , Flúvia Pereira Amorim da Silva , João Bosco Siqueira Júnior
{"title":"First dual-frame telephone survey for non-communicable disease risk and protective factors: Methods and main findings from a central Brazilian state, 2022","authors":"Magna Maria de Carvalho ,&nbsp;Max Moura de Oliveira ,&nbsp;Selma Alves Tavares de Oliveira ,&nbsp;Maria do Rosário Gondim Peixoto ,&nbsp;Robério Amorim de Almeida Ponde ,&nbsp;Flúvia Pereira Amorim da Silva ,&nbsp;João Bosco Siqueira Júnior","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100691","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100691","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To Describe the methodology used in the first risk factor survey for non-communicable diseases in Goiás, a central state of Brazil and identify differences in prevalence of risk and protective factors for chronic disease between landline and mobile phone users.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>A cross-sectional study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A cross-sectional study was conducted using telephone interviews via landlines and mobile phones. The Random-Digit Dialing probabilistic sampling method was used to select phone lines. The Rake method weighted the data and the hot deck technique imputed missing weight and height data. A total of 5018 individuals residing in Goiás were stratified by sex, age group, education level and health macro-regions. Operational, demographic characteristics and prevalence of risk factors were evaluated, with crude and adjusted prevalence ratios calculated using the Poisson regression model.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Mobile telephony offered some operational advantages, while refusal rates were lower for landlines. Landline telephony underestimated men, adults and individuals with fewer years of schooling, while mobile's underestimated the elderly. Significant differences in prevalence were found for 16 indicators. Mobile phone users showed higher prevalence of risk factors, while landline's showed higher prevalence of protective factors.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The use of both landline and mobile telephony was necessary to ensure population representativeness. However, new strategies are needed to improve participation in future surveys.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100691"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939302","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}
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Gaps in learning about dangers of tobacco products use at school amid comprehensive tobacco control in Panama. Results from the Global Youth Tobacco Surveys 2002, 2008, 2012, 2017, and 2023 在巴拿马的全面烟草控制中,对学校使用烟草制品危害的了解存在差距。2002年、2008年、2012年、2017年和2023年全球青年烟草调查结果
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100720
Hedley Knewjen Quintana , Flavio Figueroa , Cecilio Niño , Roger Montenegro , Fulvia Bajura , Bernardo González , Reina Roa
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A bibliometric mapping of research on antimicrobial resistance and mental health 抗微生物药物耐药性与心理健康研究的文献计量图
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100739
Cyril Onwuelazu Uteh , Ozgun Yetkin , Claudia Dompe , Ovinuchi Ejiohuo
{"title":"A bibliometric mapping of research on antimicrobial resistance and mental health","authors":"Cyril Onwuelazu Uteh ,&nbsp;Ozgun Yetkin ,&nbsp;Claudia Dompe ,&nbsp;Ovinuchi Ejiohuo","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100739","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100739","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Antimicrobial resistance and mental health are critical global health concerns, yet the intersection of these fields remains underexplored. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends at the nexus of antimicrobial resistance and mental health.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Bibliometric study design.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Publications related to antimicrobial resistance and mental health from January 1, 2004 to March 13, 2025 were extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Bibliometric analysis and visualisation were performed using the R-Bibliometrix package (biblioshiny). We analysed publication patterns, citation metrics, and key research themes to identify leading topics, countries, institutions, authors, and journals contributing to this emerging area.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis included 3449 documents from 1397 sources, authored by 22,900 researchers, with an annual growth rate of 2.35 % and an average of 41.7 citations per paper. Output increased steadily after 2017, reaching its peak in 2020–2021. PLOS One was the most featured journal (78 articles), and the University of California, San Francisco, led institutional output (173 articles). The United States showed the highest collaboration and publication volume. Thematic and keyword analyses revealed dominant attention to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, alongside a smaller but growing focus on antimicrobial resistance, particularly its links to the gut–brain axis, where terms such as antibiotic resistance appeared less frequently but formed emerging clusters in recent years.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study identifies research hotspots and gaps in the relationship between antimicrobial resistance and mental health, highlighting the need for public health policies that integrate mental health into antimicrobial resistance strategies. Prioritising this integration and enhancing global surveillance and collaboration are essential to addressing these interconnected challenges effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100739"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078027","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}
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Adolescent mortality in Lebanon (2017–2022): Trends, causes, and policy implications 黎巴嫩青少年死亡率(2017-2022年):趋势、原因和政策影响
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100700
Cyrine Naja , Samar Al-Hajj , Carine Sakr , Hilda L. Harb , Salim M. Adib
{"title":"Adolescent mortality in Lebanon (2017–2022): Trends, causes, and policy implications","authors":"Cyrine Naja ,&nbsp;Samar Al-Hajj ,&nbsp;Carine Sakr ,&nbsp;Hilda L. Harb ,&nbsp;Salim M. Adib","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Adolescents and young adults face a high risk of preventable mortality, yet national-level data in Lebanon are limited. This study aimed to analyze sex-, age-, and region-specific patterns of cause-specific mortality and assess temporal trends among Lebanese youth aged 10–24 years from 2017 to 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Nationwide population-level analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Mortality data from the Lebanese MoPH were analyzed. Causes of death were coded using ICD-10 and grouped into 12 categories. Population denominators were based on 2022 estimates. Crude and ASMR using WHO standard population were calculated. Poisson regression assessed temporal trends, with rate ratios comparing sexes and P-values (&lt;0.05) indicating statistical significance.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 2776 deaths occurred, with an overall ASMR of 185.2 per 100,000. Age-specific mortality increased from 116.4 per 100,000 (10–14 years) to 246.1 per 100,000 (20–24 years, P &lt; 0.001). External causes were the leading contributor (64.8 per 100,000), followed by circulatory/cardiovascular diseases and neoplasms. Male mortality exceeded female mortality (243.1 vs. 114.7 per 100,000; P &lt; 0.001), with the largest disparity for external causes (RR = 3.80, P &lt; 0.001). Regional differences were noted, with external deaths highest in North Lebanon and Bekaa, and circulatory deaths concentrated in Bekaa. No significant temporal trends were detected except in South Lebanon.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Mortality among Lebanese youth is primarily driven by preventable external and circulatory causes, with pronounced male excess and regional disparities. These findings support evidence-informed interventions, including targeted injury prevention and cardiovascular strategies tailored to high-risk populations and regions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100700"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145798974","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}
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Blood donation practice and predictors among university and college students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis 献血实践和预测因素在埃塞俄比亚的大学和大学生:系统回顾和荟萃分析
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100687
Hailemariam Gezie , Mekuriaw Wuhib , Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh , Habtam Gelaye
{"title":"Blood donation practice and predictors among university and college students in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Hailemariam Gezie ,&nbsp;Mekuriaw Wuhib ,&nbsp;Fekadeselassie Belege Getaneh ,&nbsp;Habtam Gelaye","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100687","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100687","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled blood donation practice and its predictors among university and college students in Ethiopia.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Systematic review and meta-analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Multiple databases and search engines, such as PubMed, African Journals Online, Hinari, Google Scholar, and repositories, were searched using search terms created by combining Medical Subject Heading words and phrases for each database. A total of 1306 articles were found, and after removing duplicates and other irrelevant articles, 22 articles were included. Relevant data were extracted using a standardized Excel template and analyzed using STATA 17 software. The prevalence of blood donation practice and its predictors were pooled using a random effects model. Statistical heterogeneity was identified using the Galbraith plot, I<sup>2</sup>, and Q statistic and handled by subgroup analysis, meta-regression, and sensitivity analysis. Publication bias was checked by funnel plot and Egger's test.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 studies that included 9048 students revealed that the pooled estimate of blood donation practice was 26 % (CI: 22, 31). Age of students (POR = 3.22; CI: 1.83, 5.68), faculty (POR = 2.44; CI: 1.74, 3.41), knowledge (POR = 2.89; CI: 1.89, 4.41), and attitude (POR = 1.93; CI: 1.43, 2.62) were found to have a significant association with blood donation practice.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The pooled estimate of blood donation practice indicated that only a quarter of university and college students donated blood, which is limited. Therefore, Ethiopian Ministry of Health, regional health bureaus, blood banks, the universities and colleges, the students’ council, and other stakeholders shall pay due attention to blood donation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100687"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145798990","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}
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Empowering healthcare professionals to help smokers quit: Relevance of a smoking cessation online training program 授权医疗保健专业人员帮助吸烟者戒烟:戒烟在线培训计划的相关性
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100699
Dalia Alleaume , Yasmine Célia Benrabah , Ingrid Allagbé , Marie Masure , Anneliese Depoux , Marie Malécot , Anne-Laurence Le Faou
{"title":"Empowering healthcare professionals to help smokers quit: Relevance of a smoking cessation online training program","authors":"Dalia Alleaume ,&nbsp;Yasmine Célia Benrabah ,&nbsp;Ingrid Allagbé ,&nbsp;Marie Masure ,&nbsp;Anneliese Depoux ,&nbsp;Marie Malécot ,&nbsp;Anne-Laurence Le Faou","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100699","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100699","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Healthcare professionals are instrumental in aiding smokers to quit, necessitating evidence-based smoking cessation education. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) provide a flexible platform for such education. This study assessed the satisfaction of health professionals with the content of the MOOC “Smoking: Quit Your Own Way!”, distributed over the period 2020–2023, and their success rates in completing of this course.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>We conducted a descriptive study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The study based on quantitative data from 4229 learners on France Université Numérique (FUN) and 1488 on Pédagogie Numérique en Santé (PNS) platforms who completed the satisfaction questionnaire on the content of the MOOC and who answered the quizzes offered during the course.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Most participants were women (FUN: 79.7 %; PNS: 84.0 %), with nurses being the largest group (FUN: 27.7 %; PNS: 28.6 %). Satisfaction was high (97.9 %). Weekly quiz success rates ranged from 15.5 % to 30.0 %. Rehabilitation professionals had the highest success rate at 40.2 %, followed by medical doctors at 35.7 %, and dental surgeons at 34.9 %. Midwives and nurses both had a success rate of 32.2 %. Other notable rates included prevention professionals at 30.9 % and psychologists at 27.6 %. The lowest success rates were seen in social professions (16.0 %) and nurse assistants (9.4 %).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The “Smoking: Quit Your Own Way!” MOOC effectively train healthcare professionals in smoking cessation, enhancing their theoretical and practical skills to support smokers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100699"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145798988","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}
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Unexpected persuasion: The influence of a youth-targeted anti-smoking campaign on adults’ attitude toward smoking cessation 意想不到的说服:针对年轻人的禁烟运动对成年人戒烟态度的影响
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100707
A-Reum Jung , Guiohk Lee
{"title":"Unexpected persuasion: The influence of a youth-targeted anti-smoking campaign on adults’ attitude toward smoking cessation","authors":"A-Reum Jung ,&nbsp;Guiohk Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the impact of exposure to a youth-targeted anti-smoking campaign on adults’ attitude toward smoking cessation, considering their smoking status.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Exposure to the anti-smoking campaign was treated as the independent variable, while attitude toward smoking cessation served as the dependent variable. Smoking status (non-smokers vs. smokers) and target group (youth vs. adults) were included as binary moderators in the analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A stratified random sampling approach was employed to select a total of 4758 respondents (2560 adults and 2198 youth) who completed structured questionnaires. These questionnaires assessed respondents’ exposure to the anti-smoking campaign, their attitude toward smoking cessation, smoking status, and demographic information.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The findings indicated that exposure to the campaign was positively associated with more favorable attitude toward smoking cessation. Non-smokers exhibited stronger attitude toward smoking cessation compared to smokers. Additionally, exposure to the campaign led to an increase in smoking cessation attitude across all groups, with adults showing more pronounced changes in attitude relative to youth.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Unintended persuasive effects were observed among non-target groups, highlighting the need for further investigation into the relationship between targeted messages and their impact on non-target audiences. Such research could enhance the development of more effective and efficient public health campaigns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100707"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145798986","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}
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Frameworks encompassing intersectional perspective of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Scoping review 包括医疗保健中人工智能交叉视角的框架。范围审查
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100713
Sua Amaya-Santos , Carlos Vargas , Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo
{"title":"Frameworks encompassing intersectional perspective of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Scoping review","authors":"Sua Amaya-Santos ,&nbsp;Carlos Vargas ,&nbsp;Clara Bermúdez-Tamayo","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100713","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100713","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study systematically evaluates how existing AI frameworks in healthcare address intersectional bias across the AI lifecycle and explores the mitigation strategies proposed.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Scoping review.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A scoping review was conducted per PRISMA-ScR guidelines, analyzing studies from 2014 to 2024. Searches included MEDLINE (Ovid), PubMed, EMBASE (Ovid), SCOPUS, ESCI, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar. Data were extracted on bias-related challenges and mitigation strategies across AI lifecycle phases (development, validation, implementation, monitoring). Studies were ranked by inclusivity (high, medium, or low).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of 374 records, 43 studies met inclusion criteria, primarily from high-income countries. Gender/sex (51.2 %) and race/ethnicity (44.2 %) were the most addressed dimensions, while disability (14 %) and citizenship (9.3 %) were least addressed. Inclusivity was categorized as high (21 studies, 48.8 %), medium (23.2 %), or low (27.9 %). Overall, 14 biases and 21 mitigation strategies were identified.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Significant gaps remain in addressing intersectional biases in AI frameworks, particularly for underrepresented groups such as individuals with disabilities and non-citizens. Despite many frameworks demonstrating efforts toward inclusivity, attention to intersectionality remains uneven and largely inconsistent. Mapping biases to lifecycle phases highlights actionable strategies to improve equity and inclusivity in AI-driven healthcare. These findings provide valuable guidance for researchers, policymakers, and developers to create equitable and responsible AI systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100713"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145885166","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}
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Project RUSH: Implementing and evaluating a community-based teen pregnancy prevention program among Hispanic youth in rural South Texas RUSH项目:在德克萨斯州南部农村的西班牙裔青年中实施和评估以社区为基础的青少年怀孕预防计划
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100743
Gerardo J. Pacheco , Howaida Werfelli , Ramalingam Shanmugam , Jose Betancourt , Alison Johnson
{"title":"Project RUSH: Implementing and evaluating a community-based teen pregnancy prevention program among Hispanic youth in rural South Texas","authors":"Gerardo J. Pacheco ,&nbsp;Howaida Werfelli ,&nbsp;Ramalingam Shanmugam ,&nbsp;Jose Betancourt ,&nbsp;Alison Johnson","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100743","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>The burden of sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and unintended pregnancies is disproportionate among Hispanic youth (ages 15-19) in Texas as compared to other groups nationally. A community intervention, Project Realistic Understanding of Sexual Health (RUSH) was developed using the Making Proud Choices, an evidence-based teen pregnancy program (TPP). This study aimed to present the use of a community-based participatory research (CBPR) framework in designing and implementing a sexual health intervention for rural Hispanic youth and participant outcomes (knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors).</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Single group Pre/Post Design employing a CPBR approach.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A CBPR approach and programmatic evaluation were utilized to design and deliver an evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention program (TPP). A pre-post questionnaire was self-administered to eligible and consenting participants who were recruited via convenience sampling. Project RUSH was delivered over 8-week sessions in community centers throughout the 5-county service area.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>In total, 160 youth were recruited, and 112 participants completed the intervention with the pre-and-post assessments. The majority self-identified as Hispanic/Latino (76%). Increased knowledge of pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV/AIDS were statistically significant after the intervention. Respondents’ feedback demonstrated satisfaction in the program (setting, facilitators, curriculum).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Input and engagement from community stakeholders helped refine the implementation of RUSH. Although a group change was observed, additional research, community engagement, and further analyses are needed to assess long term and support positive sexual behaviors among the youth in rural South Texas.</div></div><div><h3>Implications and contributions</h3><div>The findings support the continued need to develop tailored sexual education community interventions for youth in rural communities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100743"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187853","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}
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From prevalence to practice: Integrating dietary energy density into meta-analytic research on obesity in older adults 从流行到实践:将膳食能量密度纳入老年人肥胖的荟萃分析研究
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Public Health in Practice Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100729
Chang Hyung Lee
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