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{"title":"Immediate postpartum depressive symptoms and future psychiatric diagnoses: A predictive analysis using the EPDS.","authors":"Kristyna Hrdlickova, Marie Hankova, Hana Burdova, Anna Horakova, Nancy Byatt, Antonin Sebela","doi":"10.1177/22799036261451531","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261451531","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The implementation of universal screening to identify women at risk of postnatal mental disorders has been recommended. Understanding whether depressive symptoms immediately postpartum, as detected by screening tools, predict later psychiatric diagnoses is crucial for guiding timely care and optimizing healthcare resources.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All participants completed the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) 2-5 days postpartum. Women with scores ≥ 10 were invited to the follow-up study, where psychiatric diagnoses at six weeks were assessed using the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview 5 (MINI). Sensitivity, specificity, positive (PPV), and negative (NPV) predictive values were calculated. ROC analyses assessed predictive accuracy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 403 women were included. EPDS scores of ≥ 16 for a major depressive episode (AUC = 0.78, sensitivity 0.71, specificity 0.84, PPV 0.14, NPV 0.99 within this high-risk sample) and ≥ 14 for any observed mental disorder (AUC = 0.69, sensitivity 0.65, specificity 0.73, PPV 0.24, NPV 0.94) were identified as optimal.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In women with elevated depressive symptoms shortly after delivery, the EPDS showed high NPV, supporting its usefulness for ruling out severe psychopathology at six weeks postpartum. However, the low PPV indicates that elevated scores often reflect transient postpartum distress rather than a confirmed disorder. Routine immediate-postpartum EPDS screening should therefore be approached with caution. Findings support a tiered approach-for example, brief initial inquiries followed by the EPDS and diagnostic follow-up for higher scores-and the development of screening tools better adapted to the immediate postpartum period.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261451531"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13264664/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148259986","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":"Exploring caseworkers' experiences of SMILE: Facilitating sustainable employment for people with complex needs.","authors":"Simon Asplund, Magnus Svartengren, Teresia Nyman, Åsa Fichtel, Therese Hellman","doi":"10.1177/22799036261456001","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261456001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Research suggests that holistic, person-centred support may be effective in facilitating employment for people with complex needs. A model based on such principles, labelled SMILE, was developed for this purpose. This study aimed to explore caseworkers' experiences using SMILE, to identify which aspects they perceive as key to helping people with complex needs achieve sustainable employment.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>The study employed a qualitative approach, using semi-structured interviews with 13 caseworkers who had first-hand experience working with the model to enhance employability among people with complex needs. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The respondents emphasised the model's holistic, person-centred support as essential for enabling targeted and relevant interventions. They also stressed the importance of clients having access to all interventions through a single point of entry. They also highlighted that progress served to energise and motivate clients. Another key aspect was ensuring the availability of continuous and easily accessible support from caseworkers, providing a sense of security for clients. This allowed them to make progress, cultivating empowerment and leading to a sense of self-efficacy and belief in their ability to attain sustainable employment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Key aspects of the model that facilitated employment for people with complex needs included: providing holistic, person-centred support accessible through a single access point. Continuous and easily accessible support from a consistent caseworker was also essential for facilitating steady progress and fostering a sense of self-worth and confidence in their ability to gain employment.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261456001"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13263484/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253782","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":"Long term cardiometabolic outcomes in COVID positive patients.","authors":"Lauren Chetty, Poovendhree Reddy, Sapna Ramdin, Nalini Govender","doi":"10.1177/22799036261445801","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261445801","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In South Africa, approximately 4.5 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and 103,000 deaths have been noted. Symptoms range from being asymptomatic, mild respiratory issues to severe multi-organ failure and consequent death. Cardiometabolic risk factors, viz., type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), atherosclerosis, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure, and obesity, are flagged as the most prevalent comorbidities associated with the risk of severe COVID-19 and death. Many who have recovered from hospitalization continue to experience lingering symptoms known as long COVID, which have been linked to new-onset cardiometabolic disorders (CMD). This narrative review thus focusses on the clinical factors and the patient burden of diabetes mellitus and hypertension as two of the most commonly observed CMD, and aims to raise awareness regarding possible cardiometabolic complications. The findings expand the existing literature on the cardiometabolic effects of COVID-19, concentrating on outcomes observed more than three months after the acute phase of the illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261445801"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13254155/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148253794","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":"Understanding and attitudes toward infertility among infertile couples: A multi-hospital survey in Central Java.","authors":"Uki Retno Budihastuti, Eriana Melinawati, Teguh Prakosa, Abdurahman Laqif, Mulyoto Pangestu, Cahyono Hadi, Ida Nurwati, Meycha Dafhonsa, Abida Zuhra Jatiningtyas, Syecha Tsania Alaydrus, Christa Edo Nugroho","doi":"10.1177/22799036261452469","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261452469","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Infertility is a significant reproductive health challenge in Indonesia and is frequently accompanied by social stigma and cultural expectations that influence how couples seek care. Gender norms and unequal access to healthcare resources may further shape treatment-seeking behavior. This study aimed to examine healthcare-seeking behavior among infertile couples and assess gender-related differences in access to infertility services, particularly regarding financial barriers, discrimination, cultural factors, gender sensitivity in healthcare delivery, and knowledge about infertility.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 250 infertile couples seeking treatment in five hospitals in Central Java, Indonesia, between April and June 2023. Eligible participants were couples (women and men) aged 20-45 years who had experienced infertility for more than one year and were actively seeking treatment. Individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), those with malignancy, and those who were pregnant were excluded. Data were collected through structured interviews and analyzed using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression with SPSS version 25.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bivariate analysis showed that perceived discrimination (p=0.009) and gender sensitivity in healthcare services (p=0.003) were significantly associated with gender differences in access to infertility care. In multivariable analysis, gender sensitivity remained the only factor significantly associated with gender differences in access to infertility services (OR=0.139; 95% CI: 0.020-0.964; p=0.046).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gender sensitivity within healthcare services was associated with differences in access to infertility care, although this finding should be interpreted cautiously. Gender-responsive approaches may support more equitable access to infertility treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261452469"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13242572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148206318","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":"Patrilocality in South Asia as a determinant of maternal mental health: A scoping review.","authors":"Anjali Brown, Prabha S Chandra, Sohini Chakraborty, Veena A Satyanarayana","doi":"10.1177/22799036261459194","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261459194","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patrilocality (post-marital residence in the husband's natal household) is common across South Asia and shapes women's autonomy, caregiving roles, and exposure to conflict, violence, and economic control, yet it is rarely defined or measured consistently in perinatal mental health research. We conducted a scoping review (Arksey and O'Malley; Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews [PRISMA-ScR]) of studies from South Asia and South-Asian diaspora populations published since 2000, searching eight databases and Google Scholar (last search November 2025). Thirty-two studies met inclusion criteria, spanning cross-sectional surveys, longitudinal cohorts, qualitative work, medico-legal series, intervention evaluations, and policy analyses. Evidence linked patrilocal residence and in-law co-residence to poorer maternal mental health through household status practices (for example, eating last), reduced decision-making power and mobility, relationship conflict, caregiver identity, and frequent in-law and partner violence and economic abuse. Associations with mother-in-law involvement varied by timing and conflict: some studies reported lower depressive symptoms early postpartum but higher symptoms later in conflictual households. Across studies, patrilocality was often invoked but operationalized heterogeneously (family-type categories, co-residence rosters, status markers, relationship-quality scales, or violence and economic-abuse measures), limiting comparability and obscuring patrilocality as a primary perinatal exposure. Perinatal research and services should specify residence patterns, adopt standardized measures of patrilocality and household authority, assess in-law relationship quality and violence and economic abuse, and evaluate family-centered interventions that engage supportive in-laws while addressing harmful dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261459194"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13242563/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148206305","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":"Knowledge, attitude and practice of healthy lifestyle among primary care registered population in Qatar: A cross sectional study.","authors":"Mohamed Ahmed Syed, Ahmed Sameer Al Nuaimi, Abduljaleel Abdullatif Zainel, Hafiz Ahmed Mohamed, Muslim Abbas Syed","doi":"10.1177/22799036261457516","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261457516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide, with Qatar experiencing a particularly high burden. Lifestyle-related risk factors, including physical inactivity and poor dietary habits, are central to NCD prevalence. Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding healthy lifestyle behaviours is essential for designing effective public health interventions.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate KAP related to two key components of healthy lifestyle-healthy diet and physical activity among adults using primary care services in Qatar.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 940 adults registered with the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC). Participants were selected using multistage random sampling across PHCC. Data were collected using a culturally adapted, interview-based questionnaire assessing healthy diet and physical activity. KAP scores were standardised to a 0-100 scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participants demonstrated high knowledge (healthy diet: mean 75.7; physical activity: mean 66.6) and positive attitudes (healthy diet: mean 74.1; physical activity: mean 76.9) towards healthy lifestyle behaviours. However, practice scores were substantially lower (healthy diet: mean 49.6; physical activity: mean 9.6). No significant associations were found between healthy diet practice and gender, BMI, or educational status, while age, nationality, marital status, and knowledge and attitude scores were significantly associated with healthy diet practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite adequate knowledge and favourable attitudes, the adoption of healthy lifestyle practices remains limited among Qatar's primary care population. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address behavioural barriers and facilitate the translation of knowledge into practice. The insights gained are critical for informing public health policies and NCD prevention efforts in Qatar.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261457516"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13241617/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200579","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":"Cross-cultural adaptation of Caregiver oral health knowledge questionnaire and its association with oral health status among Vietnamese children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.","authors":"Duc Long Duong, Dong A Tran Luu, Van Anh Le, Tien Dung Nguyen, Manh Tuan Vu, My Hanh Tran Thi, Bach Duong To Thi, Huong Linh Pham Le, Minh Hang Luong","doi":"10.1177/22799036261457517","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261457517","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often face oral health challenges and depend heavily on caregivers for daily oral care. In Vietnam, evidence linking caregivers' oral health knowledge to children's oral health remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to cross-culturally adapt and validate a caregiver oral health knowledge questionnaire for Vietnamese use and investigate its association with oral health status among children and adolescents with ASD.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A questionnaire on caregivers' oral health knowledge was validated through a pilot study using Cronbach's alpha coefficient and exploratory factor analysis. A cross-sectional study included 170 children and adolescents with ASD and their caregivers. Participants received oral examinations assessing dmft/DMFT, and DI-S. Group differences were analyzed using nonparametric tests. Multivariable negative binomial regression models were applied for dmft and DMFT, and linear regression for DI-S. Significance was set at p < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The questionnaire demonstrated acceptable reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.73) and mainly unidimensional structure. Higher caregiver knowledge was significantly associated with better oral hygiene (p < 0.001), no association with dmft, and inconsistent associations with DMFT. Age was strongly associated with DMFT (p < 0.001). Household income was the only sociodemographic factor significantly associated with outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A caregiver oral health knowledge questionnaire underwent cross-cultural adaptation and validation for use in Vietnam. Greater caregiver oral health knowledge and higher income were associated with better oral hygiene in children and adolescents with ASD, highlighting the relevance of caregiver and socioeconomic factors in oral health research for this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261457517"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13234392/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200516","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":"Determinants of catastrophic health expenditure: Evidence from a patient survey at public hospitals in the Northern midlands and mountainous areas, Vietnam.","authors":"Dinh Hong Linh, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuong, Dinh Vien Nhu","doi":"10.1177/22799036261457767","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261457767","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) represents a critical barrier to universal health coverage, often pushing households into poverty and deepening financial hardship for vulnerable populations. This study examines determinants of CHE among patients attending public hospitals in the Northern Midlands and Mountainous areas of Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted from July to December 2021 among 706 patients recruited via multi-stage stratified sampling from 10 public hospitals across five provinces. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews. CHE was defined as out-of-pocket health expenditure exceeding 40% of non-food expenditure. Binary logistic regression was employed to identify determinants of CHE.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Among 706 participants, 147 (20.82%) experienced CHE. CHE cases were concentrated in the poorest income quintile (34.69%) and lowest in the richest (5.44%). Patients experiencing CHE were also disproportionately represented among those diagnosed with cancer (28.57% vs. 5.19% in the non-CHE group), reported higher rates of self-treatment (46.94%), and had more frequent inpatient visits. Key factors positively associated with CHE included cancer (OR = 6.438), self-treatment (OR = 2.798), treatment at provincial hospitals (OR = 2.099), inpatient visit frequency (OR = 1.160), and greater distance to health facilities. Factors negatively associated with CHE included health insurance coverage (OR = 0.579), Kinh ethnicity (OR = 0.319), and higher satisfaction with the availability (OR = 0.594) and quality of medicines (OR = 0.565).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings highlight the need to strengthen health insurance coverage for vulnerable households, improve district-level services, and reinforce primary healthcare, with relevance for other resource-constrained settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261457767"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13234374/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148200546","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":"Preeclampsia, periodontitis and their interactions on cardiometabolic risk markers in pregnancy: A case-control study.","authors":"Richard Ayimbire, Moses Banyeh, Gabriel Abbam, Laud Anthony W Basing, Shafiat Omotoyosi Shittu, Michael Antunmuni Yelibora, David Ayim Antwi, Munkaila Adam, Issah Zabsonre Alhassan","doi":"10.1177/22799036261457515","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261457515","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Preeclampsia and periodontitis are characterised by altered lipid metabolism. Meta-analyses indicate a higher risk of preeclampsia among women with periodontitis, suggesting a plausible biological connection. Understanding their interaction on fasting lipid levels may reveal targets for integrated strategies to reduce maternal and cardiometabolic risks.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This case-control study was conducted at the Tamale Teaching Hospital from January to September 2025. The study involved 155 pregnant women, ≥ 20 weeks of gestation, including 52 (33.5%) diagnosed with preeclampsia. The women were aged between 19 and 45 years. All the women underwent periodontal examination before a fasting venous blood sample was collected, and then analysed for fasting lipids.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results showed that preeclampsia was associated [adjusted odds ratio (95%CI)] with periodontal diseases [3.079 (1.414-6.704)] and, particularly, periodontitis [8.905 (3.574-22.188)]. Sub-group analysis showed that the comorbidity of preeclampsia and periodontitis was characterised by higher levels (mmol/L) of total cholesterol (6.4±1.4 vs 4.9±0.7, P<0.010), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (4.4±1.2 vs 3.0±0.7, P<0.001), and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (5.1±1.3 vs 3.6±0.8, P<0.010) than preeclampsia alone. However, no significant differences in fasting lipids were observed between normotensive pregnant women with and without periodontitis. Moreover, there were significant interactions between preeclampsia and periodontitis on fasting lipid levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study demonstrates a distinct dysregulated lipid profile among preeclamptic women, which appears to be significantly exacerbated by the presence of periodontitis. These results highlight the need for an integrated antenatal care that includes periodontal screening and management, particularly in women at high risk for preeclampsia.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261457515"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13223347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148151721","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":"Leveraging voice memos recorded via smartphones for qualitative data collection.","authors":"Megan S Patterson, Danny Valdez, Joshua S Yudkin, Tyler Prochnow","doi":"10.1177/22799036261457754","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036261457754","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this paper is to discuss voice memos - where participants privately record their spoken responses to qualitative prompts on their smartphones - as a low-burden strategy for qualitative data collection. Collecting primary data has become increasingly challenging for social and behavioral scientists, both in recruiting research participants and securing quality and complete data. Qualitative data collection can pose even greater challenges due to it being time-consuming, cognitively taxing, and potentially socially undesirable for participants. We contend voice memos may be an opportune way of overcoming some of these challenges and describe our experience successfully collecting voice memo data as part of a community-based research study. We share insights on our procedures to collect voice memo data, including the survey tool and logic that could be repurposed for future studies, feasibility of collecting these data, quality of data collected via voice memos, and lessons learned from the process.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"22799036261457754"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13223345/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148151731","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}