{"title":"Fairness of AI: review and recommendations.","authors":"I Gede Budi Mahendra","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae201","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae201","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e220-e221"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141972438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A robust fusion of STEAM and edutainment for holistic public health rooted in early childhood education.","authors":"Yesi Novitasari, Elindra Yetti, Mohamad Syarif Sumantri","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae207","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae207","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e228-e229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142019930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The pre-exposure prophylaxis personal obstacle scale: measurement properties in English, German, and French.","authors":"Alexander Ort, Tess L C Bardy","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf013","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf013","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to validate the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Personal Obstacle Scale (PPOS) across English, German, and French (PPOS-EN/DE/FR) for men who have sex with men (MSM). The PPOS measures perceived barriers related to knowledge and uncertainty surrounding PrEP use, which are particularly important factors in the early stages of the PrEP Care Continuum (PCC).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The original PPOS was adapted and translated into German and French. Data were collected through an online survey in four European countries (N = 1124). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) assessed the factor structure, while multigroup CFA (MGCFA) tested measurement invariance across language groups and adoption statuses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>EFA revealed a two-factor structure: (i) \"Impact of PrEP on personal health\" and (ii) \"Knowledge about PrEP.\" CFA confirmed this structure, and measurement invariance was established across languages and adoption statuses with high reliability (α = 0·82, ω = 0·82).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The PPOS-EN/DE/FR is a valid and reliable tool for assessing personal obstacles to PrEP uptake among MSM across different languages. It supports public health efforts by identifying specific challenges to PrEP adoption, facilitating culturally sensitive interventions to improve uptake and reduce HIV transmission.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"364-374"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143384540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily Shoesmith, Selina Gibsone, Hayley Ring, Lucy Purchese, Elena Ratschen
{"title":"Responsive community-based dog-assisted services: an evaluation of the Bracknell community dog hub model.","authors":"Emily Shoesmith, Selina Gibsone, Hayley Ring, Lucy Purchese, Elena Ratschen","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf032","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Animal-assisted services are increasingly common in the United Kingdom (UK) but scarcely evaluated. Dogs for Good, a UK-based charity, launched a community dog service to promote physical and mental health in underserved groups. This service evaluation explored participant experiences of this service, and how the service may 'work'.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The evaluation involved reviewing feedback forms and conducting semi-structured interviews with six participants who delivered or engaged with the service. A preliminary exploration of data using thematic analysis are presented.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The service has reached 267 participants (aged 5-75+), including people with dementia (n = 173), mental health conditions (n = 40), autism spectrum condition and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (n = 31), and learning disabilities (n = 11). Feedback and interviews indicated the service positively impacted mental health and wellbeing, which may be underpinned by various mechanisms (e.g. promotion of health through companionship, enhanced motivation to engage in activities).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This evaluation highlighted the service's successful implementation and positive impact, alongside delivery barriers. Given the service's complexity, involving various content and interactions with diverse populations, it is likely multiple mechanisms work to underpin positive outcomes. Further research is needed to evaluate this service at scale and explore how mechanisms may differ across diverse groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"303-308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Addressing the inequality in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally.","authors":"I Gede Budi Mahendra","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae199","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae199","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e217-e218"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141918415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yansen Alberth Reba, Yovian Yustiko Prasetya, M Zaenul Muttaqin, H R Partino
{"title":"The role of children in anti-smoking campaigns: addressing socio-economic barriers and reverse influence.","authors":"Yansen Alberth Reba, Yovian Yustiko Prasetya, M Zaenul Muttaqin, H R Partino","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae205","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae205","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e224-e225"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141997137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strengths and weaknesses in Scottish policies for childhood physical activity and nutrition: insights from the 2021 active healthy kids report card.","authors":"John Federick Yap, Leizel Yap","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae200","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae200","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e219"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141972440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Empowerment through education: enhancing the capacity of public health professionals in the face of disparities.","authors":"Rikas Saputra, Yenni Lidyawati, Raup Padillah, Rizky Andana Pohan, Dominikus David Biondi Situmorang","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae206","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae206","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e226-e227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141997134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rikas Saputra, Achmad Syarifudin, Emi Puspita Dewi
{"title":"The role of religious leaders in mediating public health communication during the pandemic: experiences from Indonesia.","authors":"Rikas Saputra, Achmad Syarifudin, Emi Puspita Dewi","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae129","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae129","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e213-e214"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141753707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Giovanni E Ricciardi, Flavia Pennisi, Christian Von Wagner, Lauren Smith, Aradhna Kaushal, Gary A Abel, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Cristina Renzi
{"title":"Attribution of colorectal cancer symptoms to medications for pre-existing chronic conditions: a secondary analysis of a vignette study in England.","authors":"Giovanni E Ricciardi, Flavia Pennisi, Christian Von Wagner, Lauren Smith, Aradhna Kaushal, Gary A Abel, Georgios Lyratzopoulos, Cristina Renzi","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf014","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf014","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the likelihood of attributing colorectal cancer (CRC) symptoms to medications for chronic conditions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The online vignette survey included 1287 participants aged ≥50 years, with quota sampling to recruit sufficient participants with type 2 diabetes. Participants self-reported chronic conditions and answered questions on symptom attribution and help-seeking, after reading vignettes describing new-onset rectal bleeding or change in bowel habit. Using multivariable logistic regression, we analyzed the association between specific conditions and attributing new-onset CRC symptoms to medications, controlling for demographics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among participants, 25% reported type 2 diabetes, 31% being overweight, 25% hypertension and 22% arthritis. Participants with diabetes, versus those without, had a higher likelihood of attributing change in bowel habit to medications [7% vs 3%; adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) 2.55, Confidence Interval (95% CI) 1.30-5.00]. This was also the case for participants reporting being overweight (7% vs 2%; aOR 2.36, 95% CI 1.25-4.44), arthritis (8% vs 3%; aOR 2.27, 95% CI 1.19-4.35), but not for hypertension. No significant association was found regarding attribution of rectal bleeding to medications.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Patients with common chronic conditions have a higher likelihood of attributing change in bowel habit to medications. Tailored information is needed for these patients, encouraging them to discuss any new symptom with their doctor.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"144-148"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143461306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}