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{"title":"The Childhood Opportunity Index 2.0: Factor Structure in 9-10 Year Olds in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.","authors":"Julia C Harris, Isabelle G Wilson, Carlos Cardenas-Iniguez, Ashley L Watts, Krista M Lisdahl","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020228","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The built physical and social environments are critical drivers of child neural and cognitive development. This study aimed to identify the factor structure and correlates of 29 environmental, education, and socioeconomic indicators of neighborhood resources as measured by the Child Opportunity Index 2.0 (COI 2.0) in a sample of youths aged 9-10 enrolled in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. This study used the baseline data of the ABCD Study (<i>n</i> = 9767, ages 9-10). We used structural equation modeling to investigate the factor structure of neighborhood variables (e.g., indicators of neighborhood quality including access to early child education, health insurance, walkability). We externally validated these factors with measures of psychopathology, impulsivity, and behavioral activation and inhibition. Exploratory factor analyses identified four factors: Neighborhood Enrichment, Socioeconomic Attainment, Child Education, and Poverty Level. Socioeconomic Attainment and Child Education were associated with overall reduced impulsivity and the behavioral activation system, whereas increased Poverty Level was associated with increased externalizing symptoms, an increased behavioral activation system, and increased aspects of impulsivity. Distinct dimensions of neighborhood opportunity were differentially associated with aspects of psychopathology, impulsivity, and behavioral approach, suggesting that neighborhood opportunity may have a unique impact on neurodevelopment and cognition. This study can help to inform future public health efforts and policy about improving built and natural environmental structures that may aid in supporting emotional development and downstream behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855348/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Quality of Life: Key Factors from Long-Term Social Care Residents' Perspectives.","authors":"Agrita Borovika, Martins Moors, Maksims Zolovs","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020231","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020231","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to investigate the most important factors shaping the quality of life in a social care institution from the clients' perspective. This study examines factors beyond direct care that affect the quality of life for clients in social care institutions, focusing on Riga Municipality's Social Care Center \"Gailezers\". Structured interviews with 95 clients assessed six domains: autonomy, relationships, activities, environment, food, and care quality. This study emphasizes the need to align services with clients' views to enhance their well-being. Based on the results, this study aimed to develop practical proposals for adjusting the content and organization of social care services to better align with the clients' understanding of the factors affecting their quality of life in the institution.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855746/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505203","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tunisian Pediatricians' Attitudes and Practices Toward COVID-19 Immunization and Other Vaccines.","authors":"Ines Cherif, Rabeb Gharbi, Ghassen Kharroubi, Walid Affes, Jihene Bettaieb","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020233","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020233","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatricians are among the most trusted sources of vaccine information for parents. We aimed, in this study, to describe the attitudes and practices of Tunisian pediatricians regarding non-National Immunization Schedule (NIS) vaccines, specifically the COVID-19 vaccination for children, and to identify factors associated with their willingness to recommend it. We conducted a national cross-sectional study among Tunisian pediatricians between July and October 2023 using a standardized questionnaire administered face-to-face. We calculated prevalence with 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) using multivariable logistic regression. Of 330 contacted pediatricians, 192 (58.2%) responded (mean age: 50.9 ± 12.9 years). The majority (89.1%, 95% CI: [84.6-93.5]) said that they recommend other vaccines that are not part of the NIS and 40.6% [33.7-47.6] declared their willingness to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for children. The odds of pediatricians willing to recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for children were higher among those who believed that this vaccine would reduce school absenteeism (aOR = 2.3 [1.1-5.1]) and among those who have great confidence in the Ministry of Health's recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccination (aOR = 6.1 [2.2-16.9]). More than half of the pediatricians in Tunisia recommend other vaccines that are not part of the NIS but show hesitancy toward the COVID-19 vaccine. Thus, involving pediatricians in the decision-making process for childhood vaccination strategies is crucial.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11854911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intra-Continental Transport of Western Wildfire Smoke Heightens Health Risks Across North America.","authors":"Erica D Bruce, Akinleye Folorunsho, Nilkamal Jaisawal, Emily Gaw, Yang Li","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020226","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Wildfires in North America, particularly in western states, have caused widespread environmental, economic, social, and health impacts. Smoke from these fires travels long distances, spreading pollutants and worsening the air quality across continents. Vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, and those with preexisting conditions, face heightened health risks, as do firefighters working in extreme conditions. Wildfire firefighters are of particular concern as they are fighting fires in extreme conditions with minimal protective equipment. This study examined wildfire smoke during July-August 2021, when intense fires in Canada and the western U.S. led to cross-continental smoke transport and caused significant impacts on the air quality across North America. Using the GEOS-Chem model, we simulated the transport and distribution of PM_2.5 (particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 μm or smaller), identifying significant carcinogenic risks for adults, children, and firefighters using dosimetry risk methodologies established by the U.S. EPA. Significant carcinogenic risks for adult, child, and firefighter populations due to exposure to PM_2.5 were identified over the two-month period of evaluation. The findings emphasize the need for future studies to assess the toxic chemical mixtures in wildfire smoke and consider the risks to underrepresented communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855760/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the Experiences of LTCF Staff in Implementing Visitation Policies in England During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Danni Collingridge Moore, Natalie Cotterell","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020221","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020221","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Restrictions on family visitation to long-term care facilities (LTCFs) during the COVID-19 pandemic remain an area of contention for residents, family members and staff members. Current research has explored the experience of family members; however, fewer studies have explored the impact of visitation restrictions from the perspective of LTCF staff members. We examined the experiences of LTCF staff members in implementing visitation restrictions, including maintaining contact with families, in England over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. <b>Method</b>: A sample of twenty-four LTCF staff members employed at eight LTCFs in one region of England was recruited. Qualitative, in-depth interviews were conducted with staff members to explore their experiences of implementing government policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data on maintaining contact and visitation with relatives. <b>Results:</b> Five broad themes were identified from the data. These were: (i) engaging with family members on visitation, (ii) facilitating visitation with family members, (iii) maintaining remote contact with family members, (iv) managing visitation restrictions with residents and (v) navigating equitable access for residents and family members. While some staff welcomed the introduction of national guidance on restrictions as a source to refer family members to for justification of the LTCFs' decisions to restrict access, others reflected on the negative effect of limited social contact on resident wellbeing and difficulties in implementing the guidance. At times, LTCFs felt conflicted in their responsibility for supporting family members in visiting at the same time as communicating, enforcing and policing visitation restrictions. Guidance on facilitating remote contact required substantial time and resources required to support it. <b>Discussion:</b> The extent to which restricting visitation was a proportionate response to reducing the spread of COVID-19, within the wider context of negative impacts on relatives and family members, is an ongoing debate. This study identified some of the challenges experiences by LTCF staff in implementing such guidance, and calls into question the practicality of restricting visitation. Further research is needed on how social contact can be maintained between relatives and their families during pandemics, which is both equitable and achievable.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Acute Exposure to Ozone Affects Circulating Estradiol Levels and Gonadotropin Gene Expression in Female Mice.","authors":"Dustin Rousselle, Patricia Silveyra","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020222","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020222","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ozone, a critical air pollutant, has been shown to lead to systemic inflammation that can alter bodily functions, including hormone secretion, fertility, and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. This study aimed to quantify changes in hormone production and follicle development after acute exposure to ozone using an animal model to identify the potential mechanisms underlying the observed effects of air pollution exposures on fertility and hormone secretion. To accomplish this, regularly cycling 8-week-old female C57BL/6J mice were exposed to 2 ppm of ozone or filtered air (control) for 3 h on the day of proestrus. Blood, ovaries, brain tissues, and pituitary glands were collected at 4 h after exposure to evaluate hormone levels, ovarian follicle distribution, and gene expression. Ovaries were also harvested at 24 h post-exposure. We found that at 4 h after ozone exposure, mice had significantly higher (30%) circulating estradiol levels than mice exposed to filtered air. This effect was accompanied by a decrease in mRNA expression of gonadotropin genes (LH, FSH) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the pituitary gland. Analysis of ovarian tissue at 4 h and 24 h after exposure showed no significant changes in follicle composition or the expression of steroidogenesis genes. We conclude that acute ozone exposure affects sex hormone levels and disrupts the HPG axis. Future studies addressing chronic or long-term effects of air pollution exposure are needed to elucidate the mechanisms by which ambient ozone affects endocrine function.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855596/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"My Health Is More Important than Drinking\": A Qualitative Analysis of Alcohol Use During COVID-19.","authors":"Cat Munroe, Anthony Surace, Priscilla Martinez","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020224","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020224","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>(1) Background: Although alcohol use increased overall in the US during the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately 16% of people decreased their drinking. Understanding reasons for decreasing or discontinuing alcohol use during a time of crisis could inform alcohol messaging during future crises. (2) Methods: We conducted hour-long interviews with 26 participants who reported drinking above NIAAA guidelines at the second wave of the National Alcohol Survey COVID Cohort (a longitudinal study of alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic). Data were analyzed using codebook thematic analysis. (3) Results: Many participants reported decreasing use after a period of heavy drinking. Four themes emerged as reasons for doing so: (1) health conditions attributed to or worsened by drinking, (2) concerns about developing the same alcohol problems as a family member, (3) life demands and transitions that limited drinking opportunities, and (4) disliking the side- and after-effects of drinking (e.g., hangovers). (4) Conclusions: Concerns about negative health consequences from heavy alcohol use and limited opportunities to use alcohol due to competing life demands were salient reasons for reducing or abstaining from alcohol use during COVID-19. Incorporating themes about health and life obligations into messaging to reduce alcohol use during crises may improve message relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855319/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Home Environment as a Therapeutic Target for Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases: Delivering Restorative Living Spaces, Patient Education and Self-Care by Bridging Biophilic Design, E-Commerce and Digital Health Technologies.","authors":"Dorothy Day Huntsman, Grzegorz Bulaj","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020225","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A high prevalence of chronic diseases exposes diverse healthcare pain points due to the limited effectiveness of pharmaceutical drugs and biologics, sedentary lifestyles, insufficient health literacy, chronic stress, unsatisfactory patient experience, environmental pollution and competition with commercial determinants of health. To improve patient care and long-term outcomes, the impact of the home environment is overlooked and underutilized by healthcare. This cross-disciplinary work describes perspectives on (1) the home environment as a therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and (2) transforming health-centric household goods e-commerce platforms into digital health interventions. We provide a rationale for creating therapeutic home environments grounded in biophilic design (multisensory, environmental enrichment) and supporting physical activities, quality sleep, nutrition, music, stress reduction, self-efficacy, social support and health education, hence providing clinical benefits through the modulation of the autonomic nervous system, neuroplasticity and behavior change. These pleiotropic \"active non-pharmacological ingredients\" can be personalized for people living with depression, anxiety, migraine, chronic pain, cancer, cardiovascular and other conditions. We discuss prospects for integrating e-commerce with digital health platforms to create \"therapeutic home environment\" interventions delivered through digital therapeutics and their combinations with prescription drugs. This multimodal approach can enhance patient engagement while bridging consumer spending with healthcare outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855921/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ten Simple Rules for Making a Career Transition from Basic Science to Public Health Research.","authors":"David Berrigan, David M Hartley","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020223","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020223","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It is not uncommon for basic scientists to switch into public health research. Such career transitions present a variety of challenges and opportunities and can reinvigorate a career, lead to new skills, and provide the chance to contribute to individual and community health and social justice. Based on our respective experiences switching from applied physics to infectious disease modelling and from evolutionary physiology to cancer prevention and control, we propose ten simple rules intended to help researchers from other disciplines think about a transition to public health research. Together, these rules are largely about navigating between pairs of extremes related to why you want to move in a new direction, how to balance old and new expertise, and balancing humility with the confidence that you are bringing something important to the table. A career transition can also fulfill some of the basic motivators for a research career, including curiosity and a passion to try to solve important problems. Our career transitions proved deeply satisfying. We hope yours will as well.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855890/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Marble Waste Dump Yard in Rajasthan, India Revealed as a Potential Asbestos Exposure Hazard.","authors":"Raja Singh, Sean Fitzgerald, Rima Dada, Arthur L Frank","doi":"10.3390/ijerph22020215","DOIUrl":"10.3390/ijerph22020215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asbestos is a fibrous variety of certain minerals, some of which occur naturally as an accessory to a wide variety of mineral resources. Although asbestos itself has been historically mined for various useful properties, the negative health effects of asbestos dust have greatly diminished it as a useful earth material, as many countries have banned the use of these fibrous minerals based on those health concerns. Resulting regulations of asbestos have focused primarily on intentionally mined material used in product manufacturing, such as building materials made with beneficiated asbestos and their derivative exposures, e.g., airborne asbestos in schools with asbestos-containing materials. The hazards of asbestos as unintended byproducts have not been as extensively considered, although this \"contamination\" has been repeatedly observed in common earth materials including talc, vermiculite, sand, and gravel. This study reveals such contamination of ornamental and dimension stone commonly referred to as \"marble\". Asbestos types that can be associated with certain Indian marble reserves include asbestiform tremolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, and chrysotile asbestos. This case reveals such contamination in a marble reserve in Rajsamand, Rajasthan. At this location, marble dust in slurry is disposed at waste collection points, unfortunately including a location now open to the public that has become a tourist destination. Using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) in this study, dust from this location revealed abundant tremolite asbestos fibres in the disaggregated dust. This poses potential health risks to the workers, bystanders, and tourists that may be exposed to this recognized carcinogen, a known cause of mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":49056,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11855097/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143505277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}