{"title":"Is virtual reality a genuine aid or a risky oversimplification in the mourning process?","authors":"Jose Eric M Lacsa","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae209","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae209","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e439"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141977580","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":"Education inequalities, child health and nutrition: insights from the Philippines.","authors":"Danilo V Rogayan, Zenvi Ann M Macalinao","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae234","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae234","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e455-e456"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116605","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":"Enhancing PHU-school collaborations: a crucial strategy for student mental health resilience during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Ajeng Ayu Widiastuti, Adi Atmoko, Nur Eva","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae236","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae236","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e458-e459"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142127770","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}
Abdillah Abdillah, Ida Widianingsih, Rd Ahmad Buchari, Heru Nurasa, Zahra Ahmadi
{"title":"Food insecurity versus public health? Social resilience.","authors":"Abdillah Abdillah, Ida Widianingsih, Rd Ahmad Buchari, Heru Nurasa, Zahra Ahmadi","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae190","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae190","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The health problems of low-income communities and their relationship to food insecurity are a widespread problem worldwide. Understanding the complex relationship between these two conditions of food insecurity and health outcomes is the focus of this study. In addressing these issues, managing food security and adopting comprehensive strategies that consider the broader public health of the poor and socially vulnerable requires a multi-pronged approach that integrates sustainable food systems, social protection interventions, community engagement, and nutrition-specific interventions. This study is useful for improving our understanding of the relationship between food insecurity and health outcomes, which ultimately contributes to better health and social resilience strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e430-e431"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141908737","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}
James C Thomas, Peter Schröder-Bäck, Katarzyna Czabanowska, Paul Athanasopoulos, Joseph Mfutso-Bengo, Carrie Baldwin-SoRelle, Lena Strohmeier, Farhang Tahzib
{"title":"Creating codes of ethics for public health professionals and institutions.","authors":"James C Thomas, Peter Schröder-Bäck, Katarzyna Czabanowska, Paul Athanasopoulos, Joseph Mfutso-Bengo, Carrie Baldwin-SoRelle, Lena Strohmeier, Farhang Tahzib","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae308","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae308","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The World Health Organization and the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region called for the professionalization of the public health workforce, including the creation of codes of ethics. In this article, the Public Health Ethics and Law Network provides guidance on creating such codes, based on values and principles commonly identified for public health.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Our interest was in codes addressing public health broadly rather than disciplines within public health. Public Health codes of ethics are typically published on agency and organization websites rather than peer-reviewed literature. We searched several online databases, such as PubMed; United States government websites; Spanish language websites; and English language websites for public health organizations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We synthesized the principles found into 10 adjectives-such as caring, responsive, and trustworthy-with short elaborations. These terms are practical, for non-philosophers, and provide flexibility for adaptation to country contexts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The creation of a code of ethics should be followed by the identification and building of ethical competencies and capacity for public health professionals and institutions. There are plans to collaborate with pilot sites in the use and generation of further learning, and additional assistance for competencies and other resources to support a code of ethics and competencies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"521-526"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12395943/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143017738","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}
Saeid Mirzaei, Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani, Vahid Yazdi-Feyzabadi, AliAkbar Haghdoost, Nadia Oroomiei
{"title":"Decoding the discourse: a closer look at high-risk behaviors among Iranian adolescents.","authors":"Saeid Mirzaei, Mohammad Hossein Mehrolhassani, Vahid Yazdi-Feyzabadi, AliAkbar Haghdoost, Nadia Oroomiei","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf058","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study explores the dominant discourses surrounding policies related to high-risk sexual behaviors, drug use, and alcohol abuse among Iranian adolescents, as well as the prevailing discourse among the adolescents themselves who engage in these behaviors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using a qualitative approach, we conducted interviews with 36 Iranian adolescents exhibiting high-risk behaviors and analyzed high-level documents on adolescent health from 1979 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The dominant discourse in policy documents is rooted in religious principles, emphasizing that social structures should align with the ultimate goal of human life, which is nearness to God. In contrast, the dominant discourse among adolescents' centers on material desires and personal pleasure, valuing social structures that promote joy and individualism.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study reveals a significant discourse gap between policymakers and adolescents, which could undermine the effectiveness of current policies and interventions. Policymakers in Iran and other ideologically driven countries should recognize this gap and take steps to bridge it. By incorporating the perspectives of adolescents and tailoring policies to align more closely with their values, there is a greater likelihood of enhancing the effectiveness of these initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e365-e373"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144082547","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}
Xin Wang, Kun Xu, Tao Zhang, Jihui Zeng, Peng Feng, He Liu, Jingfei Zhang, Juan Gao, Xian Gao, Longfei Shi, Xinyao Sun
{"title":"Is Helicobacter pylori infection associated with animal contact? A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Xin Wang, Kun Xu, Tao Zhang, Jihui Zeng, Peng Feng, He Liu, Jingfei Zhang, Juan Gao, Xian Gao, Longfei Shi, Xinyao Sun","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf060","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Helicobacter pylori infection has been reported in both humans and animals. This meta-analysis aimed to analyze the correlation between H. pylori infection in humans and animal rearing/contact.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study was conducted by searching five databases from their creation to 25 November 2024. The data was analyzed using Review Manager software. Heterogeneity was estimated with I2 statistics. A random-effect model was used when heterogeneity was significant; otherwise, a fixed-effect model was used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 21 studies and 10 662 subjects were finally included. Animal rearing/contact was significantly associated with higher odds of H. pylori infection (OR = 1.80, 95% CI: 1.42-2.28, P < .001). The OR value of H. pylori infection in individuals rearing/contact with domestic animals was 1.71 times that of those without rearing/contact (OR = 1.71, 95% CI: 1.33-2.21, P < .001). H. pylori infection was correlated with dog rearing/contact (OR = 2.25, 95% CI: 1.24-4.08, P = .008), but not with pet (OR = 1.61, 95% CI: 0.94-2.78, P = .09) and cat (OR: 1.26, 95% CI: 0.96-1.67, P = .10) rearing/contact. Rearing/contact with animals (OR: 2.04 and 1.62), domestic animals (OR: 1.90 and 1.40), and dogs (OR: 4.11 and 1.50) were risk factors for H. pylori infection in adults and children.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This meta-analysis confirmed that H. pylori infection in humans was correlated with animal rearing/contact, particularly in adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e298-e308"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144129777","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}
Matthew A Jay, Ania Zylbersztejn, Lauren Herlitz, Jessica Deighton, Ruth Gilbert, Ruth Blackburn
{"title":"Chronic health conditions and school absence, exclusions, and non-enrolment: a cohort study using the Education and Child Health Insights from Linked Data database.","authors":"Matthew A Jay, Ania Zylbersztejn, Lauren Herlitz, Jessica Deighton, Ruth Gilbert, Ruth Blackburn","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf064","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdaf064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Policies to reduce school absence can place a burden on children with chronic health conditions (CHCs). Although estimates suggest > 25% of children in England have a CHC before age 16, there is limited evidence on extent of absence, exclusion, and non-enrolment from school among children with CHCs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used all-of-England inpatient data (Hospital Episode Statistics) to identify groups of adolescents with CHCs from age 5 to 15. Cohorts were born in 2000/01 to 2002/03. Data were linked to England's National Pupil Database for secondary school (age 11 to 16) persistent absence (>1 month missed/year), exclusion, and non-enrolment to examine rates of each outcome by CHC groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1 456 361 children, 12.5% had a CHC from age 5 to 11, and 18.9% to age 16. Rates of persistent absence were higher among children with CHCs than unexposed peers (e.g. 25.9% compared to 14.7% aged 15/16), especially among those with mental health presentations (32.1%). Increased rates were found for exclusion and non-enrolment for children with CHCs. The percentage of absence recorded as health-related was lowest among children with externalizing presentations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Approaches to improve school attendance should consider needs of children with CHCs, ensuring adequate support.</p>","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"414-422"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12395948/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144210588","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":"Sedentary parenting: a growing cause of childhood obesity in young families.","authors":"Afif Rusdiawan, Agusti Mardikaningsih, Nopem Kusumaningtyas Sumitro, Praharisti Kurniasari, Hari Pamungkas, Raup Padillah","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae224","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae224","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e440-e441"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142083007","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}
Laelatul Arofah, Rosalia Dewi Nawantara, Palasara Brahmani Laras, Mila Yunita
{"title":"Clicks, likes, and mental strikes: the health industry's response to social media challenges.","authors":"Laelatul Arofah, Rosalia Dewi Nawantara, Palasara Brahmani Laras, Mila Yunita","doi":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae233","DOIUrl":"10.1093/pubmed/fdae233","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":94107,"journal":{"name":"Journal of public health (Oxford, England)","volume":" ","pages":"e453-e454"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142116602","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}