PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-04-04eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607873
Allegra Ferrari, Deborah Jael Herrera, Wessel Van De Veerdonk, Wendy D'haenens, Andrea Ruiz Alejos, Nigus Bililign Yimer, Sheila Orwa, Liesbet Van Bos, Sarah Talboom, Lilu Ding, Mathieu Goossens, Guido Van Hal
{"title":"Advancing Mammographic Screening Among Underserved Groups: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intervention Strategies to Increase Breast Cancer Screening Uptake.","authors":"Allegra Ferrari, Deborah Jael Herrera, Wessel Van De Veerdonk, Wendy D'haenens, Andrea Ruiz Alejos, Nigus Bililign Yimer, Sheila Orwa, Liesbet Van Bos, Sarah Talboom, Lilu Ding, Mathieu Goossens, Guido Van Hal","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1607873","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is a leading cause of cancer related disability and mortality. Despite efforts to implement mammography screening programs, uptake rates vary widely due to socioeconomic factors and accessibility challenges. To improve participation, interventions targeting barriers faced by underserved groups are crucial for promoting equitable screening and early detection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search and meta-analysis was performed to identify strategies to reduce disparities and enhance participation in BC screening, with particular attention to underserved groups, including individuals with low SES, underinsured, with immigrant background or part of ethnic minority.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The meta-analysis of 44 randomized studies involving 161,141 individuals (of which 14,720 belonged to underserved groups) showed that, compared to usual care, interventions regarding BC screening were effective in increasing mammography uptake [pooled OR 1.55 (95%CI 1.39-1.73)], particularly, among underserved groups [pooled OR 1.81 (95%CI 1.43-2.28)]. Overall, the most effective were educational interventions. Among underserved groups, reminders, telephonic interventions, navigation services and cultural-sensitive approaches were highly effective.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combining these strategies can simultaneously address multiple barriers, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the BC screening process and improved access to screening for underserved groups.</p><p><strong>Systematic review registration: </strong>Identifier CRD42023393352.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607873"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12006734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144002044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-04-01eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607824
Sophia Werdin, Eva Hollenstein, Kaspar Wyss
{"title":"Promoting the Sustainability of Suicide Prevention Projects in Switzerland.","authors":"Sophia Werdin, Eva Hollenstein, Kaspar Wyss","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1607824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Suicide prevention requires evidence-based measures at all prevention levels, embedded in coordinated and sustainable efforts. This policy brief aims to promote the long-term integration of project-based suicide prevention initiatives into the health system. We identify key facilitators and barriers to project sustainability and provide actionable recommendations for advancement.</p><p><strong>Analysis: </strong>This policy brief integrates evidence from a narrative review, a qualitative study with 36 suicide prevention experts, and ongoing evaluation research on suicide prevention projects to assess sustainability determinants and associated challenges. Key barriers to sustainability include evaluation gaps, insufficient collaboration, limited stakeholder awareness, organizational challenges, and financial constraints.</p><p><strong>Policy options: </strong>To promote the sustainability of suicide prevention projects in Switzerland, we recommend: 1. Establishing a national suicide prevention website with resources and good practices. 2. Creating a guideline for multi-level collaboration and stakeholder engagement. 3. Involving target groups in project design, implementation, and evaluation. 4. Developing a sustainable financing plan early on.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implementing these recommendations can enhance access to structured information, foster multi-level collaboration, raise awareness, and optimize resource allocation, thereby strengthening suicide prevention in Switzerland.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607824"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11996643/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144019171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-31eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607091
M Lynch, E Morrow
{"title":"A Scoping Review Investigating the International Economic Evidence to Inform the Development of a Career Pathway for Home Support Workers.","authors":"M Lynch, E Morrow","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1607091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this scoping review is to explore the international evidence to identify the potential costs and gains of the development of a career pathway for Health Support Worker's (HSW's), the economic gains and benefits connected with continual professional development (CPD) and value for money.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Scoping review following JBI methodology was conducted of peer-reviewed international literature using structured searches of electronic databases and grey literature (September 2013-November 2023) applying economic methodological terms to capture economic evidence and perspectives on the issues.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seventeen papers were critically appraised and during the process of data extraction four key themes emerged: 1) Cost-benefits of employment and training 2) Organisational economic perspectives 3) Service economic perspectives and 4) Sector economic perspectives. This scoping review revealed a scarcity of economic evidence contributing to critical educational approaches, costs and benefits in development of career pathways for HSWs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Limited evidence was available on benefits of specific training programmes, and considerable gaps in the evidence to inform future investment. Recommendation is that future research should incorporate economic theory within evaluations to inform policy and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607091"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11995192/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143986474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-26eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607290
Henrik Olstrup, Wasif Raza, Johan Nilsson Sommar, Hans Orru
{"title":"The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Long-Term Mortality Associated With Exposure to PM<sub>2.5</sub>: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Henrik Olstrup, Wasif Raza, Johan Nilsson Sommar, Hans Orru","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/phrs.2025.1607290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Socioeconomic status (SES) is in many cases related to air pollution exposure, but less is known about its effects on susceptibility to air pollution. The main aim of this study was to analyse the impact of SES on health effects associated with exposure to fine particles (PM<sub>2.5</sub>).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Firstly, a systematic literature review of studies analysing the impacts of SES on health effects related to air pollution exposure was carried out. Secondly, a meta-analysis was performed by analysing studies on long-term mortality associated with exposure to PM<sub>2.5</sub> divided into different SES groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The meta-analysis showed that the relative risk (RR) for all-cause mortality associated with PM<sub>2.5</sub> did not depend on individual education or income. It also revealed that adjustment for individual lifestyle factors (such as smoking, alcohol intake, physical activity, eating behaviours, and body mass index), in addition to adjustment for SES, did not significantly change the RR.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The association between all-cause mortality and PM<sub>2.5</sub> did not depend on education or individual income. Due to the high heterogeneity observed, further studies are required to draw firm conclusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607290"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11979636/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-21eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1608225
Julia Nadine Doetsch, Ponciano Oliveira, Henrique Barros
{"title":"The CEIP-Framework - From Reaction to Prevention in Health in All and for Policies.","authors":"Julia Nadine Doetsch, Ponciano Oliveira, Henrique Barros","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608225","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608225","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1608225"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11973516/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-12eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1608124
Marlin Klarenbeek, Eduard de Bruin, Yudit Namer
{"title":"Exploring the Needs of Stakeholders For Successful Patient Involvement in Mental Health Education.","authors":"Marlin Klarenbeek, Eduard de Bruin, Yudit Namer","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608124","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This scoping review aims to comprehensively map the existing literature on Patient Involvement (PI) in mental health education (MHE), identify the needs of mental health (MH) educators, students, and patients with lived experiences of MH challenges and develop a checklist for successful implementation of PI in MHE.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Conducted between November 2023-January 2024, this review followed PRISMA-ScR guidelines in databases PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, and WHO. Eligibility criteria adhered to PICOS guidelines, and screening was done via Covidence. Content analysis was carried out to develop a checklist.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eleven qualitative articles were found, revealing two superordinate stakeholder needs categories: Interpersonal and Course Needs. Interpersonal Needs included Self-determination, Communication and Collaboration, Recognition and Support, and Holistic approach. Course Needs comprised Content, Organisational, and Teaching. A checklist was developed to support PI in MHE.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Guidelines for successful PI in MHE should prioritize patient autonomy, foster collaboration, provide support, ensure inclusive course content, and promote patient involvement in educational processes. Study limitations, such as potential bias, underscore the need for future research to enhance evidence-based practices in MHE.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1608124"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11936750/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143721725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-12eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1608237
Rok Hrzic, Stefan Buttigieg, Brian Li Han Wong, Anabelle Macedo Silva, Karl F Conyard, Mary Codd, Patty Kostkova, Nienke M Schutte, Robin van Kessel
{"title":"Reflecting Digital Transformations in Public Health Curricula.","authors":"Rok Hrzic, Stefan Buttigieg, Brian Li Han Wong, Anabelle Macedo Silva, Karl F Conyard, Mary Codd, Patty Kostkova, Nienke M Schutte, Robin van Kessel","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608237","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1608237","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1608237"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11936747/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143721727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-11eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1606894
Anthony Obiyom Kamalu, Obinna Princewill Anyatonwu
{"title":"Advancing Equity and Accessibility in Eyecare.","authors":"Anthony Obiyom Kamalu, Obinna Princewill Anyatonwu","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1606894","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1606894","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1606894"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11932830/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143711529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-10eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607801
Rick Yang, Alina Yang
{"title":"Empowering Youth Amid Crises: A Call for Inclusive Child and Adolescent Public Health.","authors":"Rick Yang, Alina Yang","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607801","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607801","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607801"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11930661/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWSPub Date : 2025-03-04eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1607481
Sofia Castro Lopes, Adriane Martin Hilber, Florence Secula, Yemurai Nyoni, Jyoti Shankar Tewari, Maria Bakaroudis, Renata Tallarico
{"title":"Preventing Unintended Pregnancies and HIV Through Self-Care Interventions in East and Southern Africa: Findings From a Structured Review.","authors":"Sofia Castro Lopes, Adriane Martin Hilber, Florence Secula, Yemurai Nyoni, Jyoti Shankar Tewari, Maria Bakaroudis, Renata Tallarico","doi":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607481","DOIUrl":"10.3389/phrs.2025.1607481","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To identify promising interventions targeting young people in East and Southern Africa through self-care practices, with a focus on prevention of unintended pregnancies and HIV and develop four evidence-based self-care models.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A structured literature review was conducted followed by a consultation with key stakeholders and youth networks from Malawi, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Of the 2,890 published articles identified, 464 were fully reviewed and 59 were included in the final analysis along with 48 pieces of grey literature. A total of 31 youths participated in the consultation sessions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Self-care interventions with high levels of feasibility, acceptability, and scalability included HIV self-testing, self-management of contraceptives, and self-awareness for improved and safer sex behaviours and sexual health. Key features of these interventions included the use of non-clinical environments, regular follow ups to reinforce practice, use of digital solutions, linkage to in person care, and participatory approaches involving young people from ideation to implementation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Self-care models that promote distribution, access, support through multiple mechanisms in non-clinical environments are more acceptable and more effective in reaching young people.</p>","PeriodicalId":35944,"journal":{"name":"PUBLIC HEALTH REVIEWS","volume":"46 ","pages":"1607481"},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11913615/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143658912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}