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Newest firstHighlights Public health relevance—How does this work relate to a public health issue? The stress of transitioning to and from adulthood may have a negative impact on college student performance and health outcomes.While in college, students face high rates of mental health disorders (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation), substance use disorder, severe sleep deprivation, and poor nutrition. Public health signif…
Open article record in new tab ↗Purpose: The purpose of this study was to estimate the short-term pre-post change in cannabis risk knowledge after a brief curriculum-integrated school intervention delivered under routine educational conditions. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental single-group pre-post study without a control group in a secondary education setting (n = 151; ages 15-17). Intervention Three standardized 1 h classroom sessions de…
Delta-8 THC is a psychoactive cannabinoid typically synthesized from hemp, with similar intoxicating effects as delta-9 THC. Surging public interest alongside the lack of federal regulation of delta-8 THC has led to an unclear legal landscape and increasing safety concerns. Educating young adults about the dangers of delta-8 THC is imperative. The current study investigated the effects of a brief educational video…
Cannabis is commonly smoked and often co-used with tobacco, yet evidence on interventions to reduce smoking harms for people who use cannabis is limited. We systematically reviewed evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of health education interventions (aiming to increase health literacy, knowledge, or motivation) in reducing cannabis smoking and tobacco smoking among people using cannabis. We searched five d…
The California Department of Education (CDE) has operated the statewide, school-based, Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program since 1989. Evaluating the impact of such a program is challenging in a real-world context, where multiple tobacco prevention activities have been ongoing for years and occur simultaneously. This study aimed to determine how TUPE funding was distributed geographically and whether i…
BackgroundVaccine-preventable diseases pose significant health risks to older adults. Despite widespread vaccine availability, hesitancy related to uncertainty, misinformation, and access challenges continues to affect vaccination uptake, presenting an ongoing public health concern. ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess perceptions related to vaccination, develop age-appropriate educational strategies through commun…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThis study examined how educational preparation and social media use shape healthcare delivery among healthcare professionals in a district-level public hospital in Ghana. It explored how education influences health communication and patient engagement, how social media platforms are used in routine practice, and how ethical concerns shape digital engagement. Study DesignAn exploratory qualitative case st…
BackgroundThe success of programs to control Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) like schistosomiasis is heavily dependent on the knowledge and health behaviors of affected populations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and health-seeking behaviours regarding urinary schistosomiasis among female adolescents, a key demographic, in riverine communities of Abuja, Nigeria. MethodsA descriptive cross-…
Background YouTube has become a major source of health information, with 2.5 billion monthly users. Despite efforts taken to promote reliable sources, misinformation remains prevalent, particularly regarding medical cannabis. Objective This study aims to evaluate the quality and reliability of medical cannabis information on YouTube and to examine the relationship between video popularity and content quality. Meth…
BackgroundMajor depressive disorder is a mood disorder with significant psychological and physical symptoms, leading to disability and severe consequences. It is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, causing neurotransmitter imbalances and inflammation. Given the high prevalence and impact, it is crucial to implement a health promotion and intervention program. Investigating the efficacy of physical the…
IntroductionSocial determinants of health (SDOH) are known factors of stroke risk and outcomes. We aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of stroke risk-specific SDOH on stroke severity by investigating the patient population served by a regional healthcare system. MethodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed patient data from the American Heart Associations Get With The Guidelines-Stroke (AHA…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCommunity pharmacists serve as the most accessible healthcare providers, playing a pivotal role in patient counselling, health education, and disease prevention. Despite their critical function in the healthcare system, limited research has examined their actual involvement in these areas within Nairobi, Kenya. This study aims to assess community pharmacists engagement in patient counselling and health e…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThe primary objective of this scoping review is to identify current evidence for the delivery of effective health education to older migrants from culturally diverse backgrounds. The secondary goals are to determine the characteristics of effective health education delivery for this population, how older migrants prefer to receive health education, and what cultural considerations influence the uptake of…
Introduction Substance use is common among youth which can adversely affect youth health. Despite the legalization of cannabis in Canada and much of the United States, there is a lack of harm reduction cannabis education in schools. In addition, educators may not feel prepared to teach students about cannabis. Methods A cross-sectional survey explored educator perceptions toward teaching harm reduction substance u…
Open article record in new tab ↗Triple-masked three-armed feasibility parallel randomized controlled trial Multimedia patient education materials are increasingly used in healthcare. While much research focuses on optimising their scientific content, research is equally needed to optimise design and implementation. This study aims to determine the feasibility of a study examining how the implementation of scientific advice on design affects pati…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionPrevalence of possible sarcopenia is estimated to be significantly higher in community-dwelling older adults than that of confirmed or severe sarcopenia. However, there are currently far fewer non-pharmacological intervention strategies for possible sarcopenia than for sarcopenia in the community. Meanwhile, one type of non-pharmacological intervention in sarcopenic area, health education, is under-res…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectiveThis study aims to identify pertinent demographic characteristics that influence attitudes toward medical cannabis.MethodsSurvey respondents were recruited through social media posts, partnering with community organizations, and snowball sampling. Attitudes were measured with a modified version of the medical component of the Recreational and Medical Cannabis Attitudes Scale (MMCAS). Data were analyzed us…
Open article record in new tab ↗Accurate program planning for populations most at risk for HIV/STI acquisition requires knowledge of the size and location where these populations can best be reached. To obtain this information for sex workers operating at 137 hotspots in the central business district (CBD) in Nairobi, Kenya, we utilized a combined mapping and capture-recapture enumeration exercise. The majority of identified hotspots in this stu…
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