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{"title":"Dissemination and implementation science frameworks and strategies to increase breast cancer screening for at-risk women in the United States: A scoping review.","authors":"Meera Rao, Sebastian Densley, Adeife Marciniak, Sara Burgoa, Yasmine Zerrouki, Goodness Okwaraji, Diana Lobaina, Vama Jhumkhawala, Michelle Knecht, Panagiota Kitsantas, Lea Sacca","doi":"10.1177/22799036241268841","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241268841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dissemination and implementation science (D&I) can help bridge the gap between research and practice by addressing how to facilitate and maintain pre-existing evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in various contexts within different fields, including that of breast cancer screening and treatment. Yet, despite the availability of D&I frameworks and strategies, there is a lack of studies exploring knowledge transfer dissemination and implementation models, strategies, and frameworks in the setting of breast cancer care. There is a need for studies that create guidelines and roadmaps built on theoretical foundations of D&I research to scale up successful D&I of strategies, frameworks, and protocols proven to cater to the needs of all breast cancer patients when seeking screening and treatment services. The Arksey and O'Malley (2005) York methodology was used as guidance for this review: (1) identifying research questions; (2) searching for relevant studies; (3) selecting studies relevant to the research questions; (4) charting the data; (5) collating, summarizing, and reporting results. Most cited barriers (<i>n</i> = 46) sorted into the category of \"Recruitment, Measurement, and Delivery Challenges.\" The predominant ERIC strategy, featured in a noteworthy 84% of studies, was \"Tailor strategies\" (#16), which belongs to the \"Adapt and tailor to context: culture, language, data analysis, collection\" domain. This study can guide researchers, physicians, and community workers in improving accessibility, affordability, and quality of breast cancer screening and adequate follow-up opportunities through D&I strategies and models improving the reach and sustainability of evidence-based programs in at-risk female populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 3","pages":"22799036241268841"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11304495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141907965","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}

{"title":"Social support in recently diagnosed diabetic patients: Risk factor for depression?","authors":"Mayut Delgado-Galeano, Lina-Maria Vera-Cala","doi":"10.1177/22799036241262296","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241262296","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> social support is important for adaptation in chronic diseases, such as diabetes and depression, because it favors recovery and adherence to treatment. Introducing its evaluation in the follow-up of diabetic patients can reduce complications derived from secondary non-adherence. <b>Aims</b>: to establish social support in diabetic patients and its correlation with depressive symptoms. <b>Methods</b>: a cross-sectional analytical study nested in a cohort of 173 recently diagnosed diabetic patients (<6 months) in Colombia over 18 years of age, treated in a cardiovascular risk program in 2022. The Chronic Illness Social Support Inventory was used. <b>Results:</b> Most of the participants were women (77.5%); single(83.8%), age (mean = 62.6 years (SD 12.3)); glycemia (mean = 146.4 (SD 65.5)), glycosylated hemoglobin (mean = 7.6 (SD 1.7)). Cronbach's α coefficient for the general scale of the social support instrument was 0.9859. The mean social support was 168.5 (SD 37.4), range 38-228. The total social support score was normally distributed (Shapiro Wilk p > 0.05). The correlation between domains was statistically significant. The PHQ9 total score was significantly associated with the domains of Personal Interaction and Guide but did not significantly correlate with the overall social support score. The respondents who were at risk of developing depression were referred for treatment. <b>Conclusions:</b> findings suggest that perceived social support may play a significant role in the prevention and treatment of depression in diabetic patients. It is desirable that health professionals consider evaluating and enhancing social support to improve their mental health. More research is needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of this relationship.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241262296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11265234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753089","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}

{"title":"Corrigendum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/22799036241264072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241264072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/22799036241246701.].</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241264072"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11180420/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141332187","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}

{"title":"The association between neighborhood disadvantage and frailty: A retrospective case series.","authors":"David Fenton, Amani Allen, Johnathan R Kent, Rachel Nordgren, Allison Liu, Nihar Rama, Ally Wang, Daniel Rubin, Lauren J Gleason, A Justine Landi, Megan Huisingh-Scheetz, Mark K Ferguson, Maria Lucia L Madariaga","doi":"10.1177/22799036241258876","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241258876","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Frailty predicts poorer outcomes in surgical patients. Recent studies have found socioeconomic status to be an important characteristic for surgical outcomes. We evaluated the association of Area Deprivation Index (ADI) and Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), two geospatial atlases that provide a multidimensional evaluation of neighborhood deprivation, with frailty in a surgery population.</p><p><strong>Design & methods: </strong>A retrospective study of patients undergoing routine frailty screening was conducted 12/2020-8/2022. Frailty was measured using Fried's Frailty Phenotype (FFP) and the five-item Modified Frailty Index (mFI-5). ADI and SVI quartiles were determined using patient residence. Logistic regression models were used to evaluated associations of FFP (frail only vs not frail) and mFI-5 (≥2 vs 0-1) with ADI and SVI (α = 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 372 screened patients, 41% (154) were women, median age was 68% (63-74), and 46% (170) identified as non-White. Across ADI and SVI quartiles, higher number of comorbidities, decreasing median income, and frailty were associated with increasing deprivation (<i>p</i> < 0.01). When controlling for age, sex, comorbidities, and BMI category, frailty by FFP was associated with the most deprived two quartiles of ADI (OR 2.61, CI: [1.35-5.03], <i>p</i> < 0.01) and the most deprived quartile of SVI (OR 2.33, [1.10-4.95], <i>p</i> < 0.05). These trends were also seen with mFI-5 scores ≥2 (ADI: OR 1.64, [1.02-2.63], <i>p</i> < 0.05; SVI: OR 1.71, [1.01-2.91], <i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Surgical patients living in socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods are more likely to be frail. Interventions may include screening of disadvantaged populations and resource allocation to vulnerable neighborhoods.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241258876"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11168058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141311971","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}

{"title":"Predictors and components of inpatient asthma hospital cost: A retrospective cohort study. Analysis from a sample of 14 Belgian hospitals.","authors":"Jehan Seret, Arnaud Bruyneel, Lionel Larcin, Fabienne Gooset, Djohra Azzi, Dimitri Martins, Julie Van Den Bulcke, Pol Leclercq, Magali Pirson","doi":"10.1177/22799036241243270","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241243270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Addressing the challenges of asthma has involved various approaches, including the examination of costs associated with hospitalization. However, there is a limited number of studies that have investigated the actual expenses incurred by hospital settings in caring for asthma patients. This study aims to describe the costs, predictors, and breakdown of expenditures in different categories.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was conducted, involving 314 hospital stays of patients over 12 years old who were admitted for asthma and classified under APR-DRG 141 (asthma). Univariate and multiple linear regression analyses were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median cost, regardless of DRG severity, amounted to 2.314€ (1.550€-3.847€). Significant variations were observed when the sample was stratified based on the severity of DRG, revealing a cost gradient that increases with severity. The length of stay followed a similar trend. Six predictors were identified: age, admission to intensive care, asthma severity, severity level of the DRG, winter admission, and length of stay. The cost breakdown showed that 44% constituted direct costs, 25% were indirect costs, 26% were attributed to medical procedures performed outside the patient unit, and 5% were related to medication administration.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study initiates a discussion on the role of reducing hospital costs in strategies aiming at controlling asthma-related costs. We argue that cost reduction cannot be achieved solely at the hospital level but must be approached from a public health perspective. This includes promoting high-quality outpatient care and addressing factors leading to poor adherence to the care plan.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241243270"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11072054/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872554","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}

{"title":"Corrigendum.","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/22799036241254171","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241254171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1177/22799036221106580.].</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241254171"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11069336/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852375","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}

{"title":"Mumps vaccination and immune status among Japanese university students: A multicenter cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jiro Takeuchi, Iwata Ozaki, Kokichi Hata, Manami Nozawa, Kanami Fukushima, Norio Fukumori, Mie Imanaka, Yuta Sakanishi, Masayuki Shima, Takeshi Morimoto","doi":"10.1177/22799036241246702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241246702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>During the mumps outbreak in Japan in 2016, 159,031 cases were reported. In a survey conducted in 2015, mumps vaccination rates for the first dose were 30%-40%. However, the rates for two or more doses were not determined. We assessed the mumps vaccination rates and mumps infection prevalence according to vaccine doses received.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This was a multicenter cross-sectional study. Students from three universities participated in 2019. Informed consent was obtained from the students and their guardians. The primary outcome was the prevalence of breakthrough mumps infection according to the number of doses of vaccine received. We collected data on past illnesses of vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination history using a questionnaire, photocopies of the Maternal and Child Health Handbook from the guardians, and virus antibody titers from the universities' health centers.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study assessed 2004 eligible students and included 593 (29.6%); of these, 250 (42.7%) had a mumps infection history. Furthermore, 264 (44.6%), 31 (5.2%), and 2 (0.3%) students received the first, second, and third doses of mumps vaccine, respectively. The mumps seropositivity prevalence was 43.2% (<i>n</i> = 127), 36.7% (<i>n</i> = 97), 26.7% (<i>n</i> = 8), and 100% (<i>n</i> = 2) for the no-, first-, second-, and third-dose groups, respectively (<i>p</i> for trend = 0.09). The mumps infection prevalence rates were 69.8% (<i>n</i> = 203), 11.3% (<i>n</i> = 28), 3.9% (<i>n</i> = 1), and 0% for the no-, first-, second-, and third-dose groups, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Approximately 1 in 10 students who had received only one dose of mumps-containing vaccine had a breakthrough infection history.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241246702"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11062233/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872847","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}

{"title":"Lessons from autopsy: Topographical variability of atherosclerosis plaques.","authors":"Gavino Faa, Riccardo Cau, Alberto Ravarino, Andrea Canino, Peter Van Eyken, Matteo Fraschini, Jasjit S Suri, Luca Saba","doi":"10.1177/22799036241249659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/22799036241249659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Atherosclerosis is a complex disease characterized by the accumulation of plaques in arterial walls. Understanding its pathogenesis remains incomplete, with factors like inflammation, oxidative stress, and hypertension playing critical roles. The disease exhibits preferential localization of plaques, with variability observed even within the same individual. Genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contribute to its heterogeneity. Histological plaque phenotypes vary widely, prompting classification schemes focusing on systemic and local factors deteriorating fibrous caps. Recent research highlights differences in plaque histology among arterial systems, suggesting unique pathophysiological mechanisms. This study reports on multiple atherosclerotic plaques detected at autopsy in various vascular sites of a single subject, emphasizing their histological diversity and underscoring the systemic nature of atherosclerosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 2","pages":"22799036241249659"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11062232/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140872830","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}

{"title":"The relationship between HIV-related stigma and quality of life among HIV infected outpatients: A cross-sectional study in Vietnam.","authors":"Van Thi Hai Hoang, Hai-Thanh Pham, Linh Thi Phuong Nguyen, Ngoc-Anh Tran, Va Quynh-Trang Le-Thi","doi":"10.1177/22799036241238667","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241238667","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The impact of stigma on individuals with HIV remains a significant challenge, causing feelings of worthlessness, shame, and emotional distress. This study aimed to examine the relationship between HIV-related stigma and quality of life (QOL) among HIV-infected outpatients initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional study which conducted at Vinh General Hospital, Nghe An Province, involved 323 HIV-infected outpatients. Participants were surveyed between October 2020 and October 2021. The study collected data through structured interviews, assessing socio-demographic factors, HIV stigma, and QOL.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The result showed that HIV-infected outpatients experiencing higher stigma showed poorer QOL across various domains. The negative impact of stigma was particularly evident in domains related to physical health, psychological well-being, and spirituality. Participants who were married, had children, consumed alcohol, had comorbidities (particularly hepatitis B/C), and lacked a history of drug use reported varying levels of correlation with QOL domains and stigma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>By identifying the intricate connections between stigma and QOL, the study provides valuable insights for designing comprehensive interventions that prioritize the well-being of HIV infected outpatients.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"22799036241238667"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10981238/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337058","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}

{"title":"Maternal near miss hospitalizations in the Borana Zone, Ethiopia: A facility-based longitudinal cross-sectional study.","authors":"Boboh Kamangira, Gudeta Ayele, Polite Dube, Kaleb Melaku, Eubert Vushoma","doi":"10.1177/22799036241238665","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036241238665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Maternal near miss refers to a woman who nearly died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of pregnancy termination. While there has been considerable progress in reducing maternal mortality rates, maternal near miss cases can provide valuable insights into the quality of maternal healthcare and help identify areas for improvement. However, there is limited evidence on the factors contributing to maternal near miss cases, including health system failures, delays in care, and provider-related factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence, causes, and factors associated with maternal near misses in public Hospitals of Borena Zone.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A facility-based longitudinal cross-sectional study design was employed at four Public Hospitals in Borena Zone from August 15, 2022, to November 15, 2022, using the WHO criteria for maternal near miss event. In total, 117 participants were included in the study. Eligibility was determined using key clinical, organ dysfunction, laboratory, and management criteria, as per the WHO guidelines for near-miss events. Underlying and contributing causes of maternal near misses were documented from each participant's records.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>There were 1421 deliveries during the study period and 117 eligible women developed potentially life-threatening conditions. Only 61 women experienced severe maternal outcomes (55 near misses and six maternal deaths). The maternal near miss incidence ratio was 38.7 per 1000 live births, with a mortality index of 9.8%. Hypertensive disorders and obstetric hemorrhage are the leading underlying causes of maternal near misses.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The incidence of maternal near miss was remarkably high when compared to previous studies. Giving special emphasis to life-saving interventions, critical care, reducing delays and improving the referral system are critical to improve quality of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"13 1","pages":"22799036241238665"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10960350/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140207872","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}