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AIDS and Behavior     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 18)
American Journal of Industrial Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy     Partially Free   (Followers: 298)
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Annals of Work Exposures and Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 10)
Applied Research in Quality of Life     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 11)
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 237)
BMC Oral Health     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
BMJ Quality & Safety     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 67)
British Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 286)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 235)
Ciencia & Trabajo     Open Access  
Cognition, Technology & Work     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 16)
Conflict and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 8)
Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 26)
ergopraxis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 2)
Ethnicity & Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 17)
European Journal of Social Work     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 38)
Evaluation & the Health Professions     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Globalization and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 7)
Health & Social Care In the Community     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 50)
Health : An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 21)
Health Care Analysis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Health Communication     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
Health Promotion International     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 27)
Health Promotion Practice     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 16)
Health Psychology Review     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 46)
Health Research Policy and Systems     Open Access   (Followers: 16)
Health, Risk & Society     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 11)
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy     Open Access   (Followers: 66)
Human Resources for Health     Open Access   (Followers: 10)
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors     Hybrid Journal  
Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
International Journal for Equity in Health     Open Access   (Followers: 11)
International Journal for Quality in Health Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 41)
International Journal of Emergency Services     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
International Journal of Nuclear Safety and Security     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
International Journal of Occupational Health and Public Health Nursing     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 19)
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 35)
International Journal of Workplace Health Management     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 7)
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 41)
Journal of Community Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 10)
Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C : Toxicology and Carcinogenesis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
Journal of Global Responsibility     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 3)
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 9)
Journal of Health Psychology     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 58)
Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 8)
Journal of Interprofessional Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, The     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 9)
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
Journal of Occupational Health Engineering     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 41)
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology     Open Access   (Followers: 12)
Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Religion and Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Safety Studies     Open Access  
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Urban Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Journal of Vocational Health Studies     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
Karaelmas İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Dergisi / Karaelmas Journal of Occupational Health and Safety     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Learning in Health and Social Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Musik- Tanz und Kunsttherapie     Hybrid Journal  
New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 78)
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 8)
Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Occupational and Environmental Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 17)
Occupational Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Occupational Therapy in Health Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 82)
Occupational Therapy International     Open Access   (Followers: 108)
Perspectives in Public Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Perspectives interdisciplinaires sur le travail et la santé     Open Access   (Followers: 3)
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 60)
Population Health Metrics     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
Preventing Chronic Disease     Free   (Followers: 3)
Psychology & Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 34)
Qualitative Health Research     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 33)
Reabilitacijos Mokslai : Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
Research in Social Stratification and Mobility     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional     Open Access  
Revista Herediana de Rehabilitacion     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Revue Francophone de Recherche en Ergothérapie RFRE     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Safety and Health at Work     Open Access   (Followers: 75)
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 84)
Sociology of Health & Illness     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 30)
System Safety : Human - Technical Facility - Environment     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
The Journal of Rural Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 5)
Work, Employment & Society     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 56)
Workplace Health and Safety     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 8)
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie. Mit Beiträgen aus Umweltmedizin und Sozialmedizin     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 1)

           

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  • Carbonated Beverage Consumption Among Saudi Adults Before and After
           Implementation of Soft Drink Tax

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      Abstract: Abstract The prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia has increased dramatically, with approximately 35% of the population estimated to be obese. This study assessed the patterns of carbonated beverage consumption and the factors and attitudes influencing consumption before and after implementing new soft drink taxes among Saudi adults. A secondary analysis was conducted on two cross-sectional studies involving Saudi adults aged over 18 years. The studies were conducted in July-September 2016 (Pre taxation, n = 964) and October 2022-March 2023 (post taxation, n = 1931). Data were collected using a validated questionnaire that included sociodemographic information, consumption patterns, influencing factors, and attitudes. A chi-square test compared frequency changes between the two periods, while a linear regression model assessed the impact of taxation on consumption frequency and quantity, along with associated factors and attitudes. Daily carbonated beverage consumption increased from 6% pre-taxation to 8% post-taxation. Significant changes were observed in factors and attitudes toward consumption (P < 0.05). The perceived influence of advertising decreased significantly (-0.320, P < 0.0001), while consumption during meals at home (0.430, P < 0.0001) and while watching TV or using electronic devices (0.231, P < 0.0001) increased post-taxation. The findings indicate that despite taxation, carbonated beverage consumption did not decrease among Saudi adults. These results underscore the need for comprehensive health promotion and intervention programs to address the high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and mitigate their health impacts.
      PubDate: 2025-02-09
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-025-01447-9
       
  • Knowledge of PrEP Among Healthcare Workers in Substance Use Disorder
           Services: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italy

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      Abstract: Abstract Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an evidence-based strategy for HIV prevention, particularly for high-risk populations such as people who inject drugs and engage in chemsex. In Italy, there is no data on the actual knowledge of PrEP among Healthcare professionals (HCPs) in substance use disorder services (SerDs). This study aimed to assess PrEP awareness among SerD HCPs, also exploring their level of knowledge, practice, training, and perceived barriers. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of HCPs from SerDs across Italy (2023–2024). The questionnaire addressed sociodemographic and work-related information, PrEP awareness, knowledge scores (i.e. percentage of correct answers) on when proposing PrEP and reimbursement criteria, practice, and training received. Multiple logistic regression was performed to explore associations with PrEP awareness. The sample consisted of 306 professionals (26.8% physicians). Only 44.8% were aware of PrEP, with lower awareness among non-physicians (p < 0.001). As for knowledge scores on when proposing PrEP and on reimbursement, the median was 57.14% (IQR: 42.86–71.43%) and 55.56% (IQR: 33.33–66.67%), respectively. No differences were reported across professional roles. Only 10.36% reported PrEP is offered at their workplace and 87.9% highlighted a lack of training. Additionally, 96.79% believed it would be appropriate for HCPs to receive PrEP training; however, nurses were the most likely to state it is not appropriate (p = 0.046). The study identified gaps in PrEP knowledge and training among SerD professionals, including physicians. The strong interest in training suggests that SerD HCPs, though with varying perceptions, may be a receptive group for interventions for improving PrEP implementation.
      PubDate: 2025-02-09
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-025-01445-x
       
  • Exploring E-Cigarette Use Among Indonesian Youth: Prevalence, Determinants
           and Policy Implications

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      Abstract: Abstract The growing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among Indonesian youth presents a new public health challenge in a country with one of the highest tobacco burdens globally. While tobacco control regulations have been implemented, e-cigarettes remain largely unregulated, raising concerns about their health impacts and youth appeal. This study explores the prevalence, determinants and perceptions of e-cigarette use among high school and university students in Indonesia, providing critical insights to inform effective policymaking. A cross-sectional online-based survey was conducted in 2019 among 158 students aged 15–30 years across 17 provinces in Indonesia. Data on tobacco use behaviours, socioeconomic background, social influences and health perceptions were collected. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses identified key determinants of e-cigarette use. Among the participants, 36.2% reported ever smoking, and 65.2% of these had tried e-cigarettes. Key determinants of e-cigarette use included male gender, urban residency, peer smoking and social acceptance of smoking (all p < 0.05). Notably, participants commonly perceived e-cigarettes as less harmful than combustible cigarettes and helpful for smoking cessation, despite conflicting scientific evidence. Overall, e-cigarette use is prevalent among Indonesian youth, driven by social and environmental factors, as well as misconceptions about safety. Strengthened regulations and targeted public health campaigns are essential to mitigate the health risks posed by e-cigarettes and enhance tobacco control efforts.
      PubDate: 2025-02-09
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-025-01442-0
       
  • Evaluation of HPV and Related Cancer Awareness and Vaccination Attitudes
           Among Patients with Anogenital Warts: a Survey-Based Study

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      Abstract: Abstract We aimed to evaluate awareness of HPV and its associated cancers, attitudes toward HPV vaccination, and vaccination rates in individuals with anogenital warts. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital using a questionnaire completed by individuals diagnosed with anogenital warts. A total of 105 respondents were included in the study, comprising 80 males (76.2%) and 25 females (23.8%). The mean age of participants was 34.7 ± 11.2 years. HPV awareness was 70.5%, while cervical cancer awareness was 38.1%. Women demonstrated significantly higher levels of HPV and cervical cancer awareness, as well as knowledge of Pap smear testing, compared to men. Women were also significantly more likely than men to express willingness to vaccinate their children against HPV (84.0% vs. 58.8%, p = 0.039). Higher education levels were associated with increased awareness of HPV, HPV vaccination, and willingness to vaccinate children. Physicians were the primary source of HPV-related information across the cohort. HPV vaccine awareness was 73.3%, but the overall vaccination rate was only 10.5%, with women showing significantly higher vaccination rates than men (24% vs. 6.2%, p = 0.021). The most commonly reported barriers to vaccination were cost (60%) and lack of information (45.7%). None of the participants had vaccinated their children. This study highlights that awareness of HPV and its vaccination is associated with gender and education level but does not translate into higher vaccination rates. Efforts should focus on targeting men and individuals with lower educational attainment by strengthening physicians’ roles in public education. Incorporating HPV vaccination into national programs and implementing culturally tailored campaigns may effectively improve vaccination rates.
      PubDate: 2025-02-02
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-025-01444-y
       
  • Addressing Veterans’ Mental Health in Community-Based Care

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      Abstract: Abstract United States Veterans are at an elevated risk for suicide despite the expansion of public outreach initiatives. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care centers may not be accessible to a large proportion of Veterans, but on the other hand, community-based physicians often do not feel they have tools to meet these patients’ unique needs. This issue may be addressed via collaboration between VA and community-based providers to develop military cultural competence alongside increased education on the breadth of resources available to Veteran patients.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01410-0
       
  • Psychometric Validation of the Connectedness to the LGBT Community Scale
           among Black Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV

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      Abstract: Abstract Purpose: LGBTQ + community connectedness is generally a protective health factor for sexual and gender minorities. However, existing scales have not been validated among Black sexual minority men living with HIV (SMMLWH), who face unique marginalized experiences that disproportionately impact several health outcomes compared to the general LGBT + community. We validated the Connectedness to the LGBT Community Scale among Black SMMLWH. Methods: We validated the 9-item Connectedness to the LGBT Community Scale from Frost and Meyer using preliminary data from a cohort of Mid-Atlantic Black SMMLWH (n = 650). Factor analysis and intercorrelations were conducted to assess unidimensionality, and Cronbach’s alpha was measured for reliability. Correlations and cumulative ordinal regression models were generated using internalized homophobia, hopelessness, depression, HIV stigma, social support, and resilience as criterion constructs. Models were adjusted for sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics. Results: The Connectedness to the LGBT Community Scale demonstrated high internal consistency (alpha = 0.948) and strong item intercorrelation with a single factor structure. The scale was associated with all criterion measures before and after adjustment, including lower internalized homophobia (aCOR = 0.19, 95% CI 0.15–0.25), lower hopelessness (aCOR = 0.53, 95% CI 0.41–0.68), lower HIV stigma (aCOR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.47–0.72), and lower depression (aCOR = 0.61, 95% CI 0.50–0.75). The scale was also associated with greater social support (aCOR = 2.38, 95% CI 1.91–2.97) and resilience (aCOR = 2.53, 95% CI 2.03–3.15). Conclusion: The Connectedness to the LGBT Community Scale is a valid measure for use among Black SMMLWH. Future studies should explore relationships between community connectedness and HIV care outcomes and quality of life among Black SMMLWH.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01392-z
       
  • Health Behaviors and Experiences of LGBTQ + Individuals during 2022
           Mpox Outbreak: Findings from the QVax Study

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      Abstract: Abstract The 2022 global outbreak of Mpox (formerly named Monkeypox) disproportionately impacted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) populations, with a significant impact on sexual minority men. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among LGBTQ + adults living in New Jersey and New York to examine vaccination behaviors for Mpox. We sought out to understand the health experiences and behaviors of the population during the initial outbreak. This analysis included a subset of participants (n = 253) who completed the survey after the onset of the Mpox outbreak in May 2022. We examined awareness of and concerns about Mpox, willingness to vaccinate, as well as vaccination access and vaccination uptake. Our findings indicate that white, cisgender, gay men, as well as employed individuals, had the highest rates of vaccination for Mpox. Those with higher levels of concern about the virus were both more likely to be vaccinated and to report difficulty securing an appointment. Overall, our findings reinforce the health disparities in the population, demonstrating as with many other health conditions that white and economically stable individuals have advantages in accessing care.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01383-0
       
  • Sustainability and Adaptability of a Community Health Advisor-Led
           Educational Program in Faith-Based Organizations in Underserved
           Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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      Abstract: Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruption in all activities, especially those related to group gatherings. During the lockdown period, faith-based organizations, which are resources for both religious and health promotion activities, had to develop alternative strategies to meet those goals. The purpose of this paper is to describe the sustainability of M.I.C.A.H. Project HEAL, a partnership between an academic medical center and faith-based organizations in underserved communities in New York City, during the initial pandemic lockdown period. The use of virtual platforms facilitated Community Health Advisors (CHAs) in 13 organizations to conduct 47 health education workshops, reaching over 800 participants. Reliance on virtual platforms continued after in person gatherings were permitted. These data further support the benefits of academic partnerships with faith-based organizations to provide timely health information during a public health crisis.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01397-8
       
  • Indigenous Mothers’ Perspective on Sexual Health in Northwest
           Territories, Canada: Results from the Maternal and Infant Health Project

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      Abstract: Purpose In Northwest Territories (NWT), Canada, infection rates for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are three to ten times higher than the national averages and have been steadily increasing. However, data are scarce on the socioeconomic, psychological, and behavioural factors associated with the proliferation of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in NWT. To this extent, this study explores Indigenous mothers’ perspectives on sexual health, STI risk factors and healthcare-seeking behaviours in NWT. Methods Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Participants consisted of Indigenous mothers who were pregnant or had given birth within three years. Results Of the 161 participants, with a mean age of 29.61 years, 70.81% lived with a partner, and 93.17% had given birth within the previous three years. Participants felt STIs were a concern (68.32%) and felt comfortable asking a male partner for safe sexual relations (67.70%). The healthcare system was the main source of STI information for most participants (83.85%). The main STI risk factors participants mentioned were young age, unsafe sexual relations, and substance use. Participants reported embarrassment, protecting personal and familial well-being, and confidentiality as factors affecting STI healthcare-seeking behaviour. Conclusion STIs result from an interaction between age, sexual behaviour, substance use, health literacy, and the historical and sociocultural contexts stigmatizing STIs and impacting women’s abilities to demand safe sexual relations. Understanding these factors in a remote Indigenous context is vital to designing and implementing effective health and social interventions to reduce the prevalence of STIs in NWT.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01369-y
       
  • Behavioral Responses to Wildfire Smoke: A Case Study in Western Montana

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      Abstract: Abstract Although climate change is increasing wildfire and smoke events globally, public health messaging and individual access to resources for protection are limited. Individual interventions can be highly effective at reducing wildfire smoke exposure. However, studies related to individual responses to wildfire smoke are limited and demonstrate mixed protective behaviors and risk perception. Our research helps fill this gap by assessing the self-reported behavior of 20 participants during wildfire season in Western Montana from 28 June through 1 November, 2022. We also measured continuous outdoor and indoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations at participant residencies during this time period using PurpleAir sensors (PAII-SD, PurpleAir, Inc, USA) while participants took up to 16 self-reported online weekly activity surveys. Mixed-effect Poisson regression models were used to assess associations between exposure variables and participant reported behaviors. These results were compared with end-of-study interview findings. Wildfire smoke impacted days and increased concentrations of PM2.5 were associated with decreased outdoor exercise and opening of windows for ventilation. Interview themes were congruent with the regression analysis, with the additional finding of high portable air cleaner (PAC) use among participants. Additionally, these interviews gave context to both the tradeoffs participants face when making protective decisions and the importance of personal air quality data in increasing awareness about wildfire smoke risks. Future wildfire smoke studies can build off this research by providing personally relevant air quality data and PACs to participants and by improving public health messaging to address the compounding risks of wildfire smoke exposure and heat.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01390-1
       
  • A Systematic Review of Interventions to Promote Cervical Cancer Screening
           among Immigrant Vietnamese Women

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      Abstract: Abstract Vietnamese women have a higher incidence rate of cervical cancer and are less likely to have ever been screened for cervical cancer than their White counterparts in the US. This review synthesizes findings from published interventions to promote cervical cancer screening in this vulnerable population. Articles were identified through a systematic search of PsycInfo, Embase, Pubmed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials in October 2022. Articles were included if they were published in a peer-reviewed journal, written in English, included one or more interventions promoting cervical cancer screening, assessed at least one outcome relevant to screening, and included a sample of ≥ 70% Vietnamese participants. Quality assessment scores were computed using the Downs and Black Checklist. Fifteen articles met review inclusion criteria. Studies were, on average, of good quality. Most studies were conducted in the US (n = 12), used a quasi-experimental design (n = 9), and employed multiple intervention strategies (n = 12). Intervention strategies included educational sessions, lay health worker (LHW) outreach, small media, mass media, patient navigation, and community or healthcare-based strategies. The most common study outcomes were screening intention and receipt. All but two studies reported improved cervical cancer screening outcomes following intervention. Findings support the effectiveness of multicomponent culturally tailored interventions to improve cervical cancer screening outcomes in immigrant Vietnamese women. Further research is needed to determine whether these interventions will be as successful in non-US countries and to address broader community- and healthcare-based factors in screening.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01395-w
       
  • Assessing the Readiness of Rural Public Librarians to Implement Public
           Health Programs

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      Abstract: Abstract Although health promotion is not the primary function of public libraries, it is well documented that many libraries engage in health promotion activities, even when resources are constrained. Less understood is the readiness of the public library workforce, particularly in rural communities, to implement evidence-based health promotion programs. This study uses a modified version of the Competency Assessment for Tier 2 Public Health Professionals to assess the readiness of a small sample (n = 21) of Oregon rural library managers to implement evidence-based health initiatives. Results show that outside of communication skills, most rural library workers do not consider themselves to have proficiency in core health promotion competencies. Although some slight differences were found among librarians based on socio-demographic factors, those differences were not statistically significant. Implications include the need for strengthened support to build the capacity for rural public library workers who are interested in delivering evidence-based health promotion programs.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01402-0
       
  • Beliefs About the Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease Among Latinos in New
           York City

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      Abstract: Abstract Latinos face health disparities in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with high disease prevalence relative to non-Latino whites and barriers to healthcare access. Several studies have found misconceptions about AD among Latinos that were linked to reduced preventative or help-seeking behavior. To improve understanding of illness perceptions among Latinos, we examined beliefs about the causes of AD, one of the five dimensions of illness representations from Leventhal’s Self-Regulation Theory, among a sample of N = 216 Latinos. We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with participants aged 40 to 64 (average age 53 years) living in northern Manhattan. Seven distinct causes of AD were identified, though participants demonstrated a general understanding of AD as a multifactorial disease. Genetics was found to be the most endorsed cause of AD, followed by unhealthy lifestyle factors. Most Latinos who believed psychosocial factors played a critical role in AD development were first-generation immigrants. No participants attributed AD to a normal process of aging, and few ascribed the disease to brain damage from stroke or head injuries. Several participants expressed the belief that environmental contaminants can cause AD, which has received little mention in prior studies. Though only a small number thought AD could occur by chance, most participants remained uncertain about the exact causes of the disease and used lay knowledge to explain their beliefs. Our findings help identify areas where educational interventions would be beneficial in improving community knowledge and offer perspectives that can foster cultural competency in healthcare.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01386-x
       
  • A Study of the Connection Between Health Insurance Literacy and Health
           Status: Evidence from the US Healthcare Reform Monitoring Survey

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      Abstract: Abstract This study examines the relationship between health insurance literacy, as indicated by confidence in comprehending health insurance terms, and health status using cross-sectional data from 8 waves of the Health Reform Monitoring Survey (HRMS), covering 61,895 individuals from 2013 to 2017. An ordered logistic regression model was employed with self-rated health status on a five-point Likert scale as the dependent variable and the score of confidence in understanding health insurance terms as the primary independent variable. The model adjusts for variables such as access to care, insurance status, concerns about affordability leading to missed care, household size, family income, employment, education, race, marital status, and gender. Results suggest a positive association between higher confidence in understanding health insurance and superior health statuses. These findings underscore the significance of improving health insurance literacy and advocating for potential policy interventions to enhance public understanding of health insurance benefits and coverage options.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01407-9
       
  • Perception of Health Risks of Electronic Cigarette Use Among College
           Students: Examining the Roles of Sex, Field of Study, Vaping Device Type,
           and Their Associations

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      Abstract: Abstract Electronic cigarettes are marketed as a safer alternative to regular (combustible) cigarettes, based on the claim that there is no tobacco burning and fewer toxic chemicals in their vapor. However, recent evidence challenges the notion that e-cigarette aerosols are benign. Heating of compounds in e-liquids to high temperatures can lead to the release of toxic compounds in e-cigarette aerosols. However, users and the public may not be aware of these unique harms, impacting their perception of harm from using e-cigarettes. This research explored the perceptions of harm of e-cigarettes compared to regular cigarettes among 418 college students, aged 18–34, by employing a Qualtrics based smartphone survey. The findings revealed a vaping prevalence of 16.7% among our study population, indicating e-cigarette use among college aged young adults is at concerning levels. Perceptions of harm varied significantly by vaping status, sex, and field of study. Non-e-cigarette users and female students were less likely to perceive e-cigarettes as less harmful than regular cigarettes. Among e-cigarette users (vapers), male vapers and users of pod-type devices, such as JUUL and disposables, were more inclined to view e-cigarettes as less harmful. Among vapers, students in non-health-related fields were significantly more likely to perceive e-cigarettes as less harmful than regular cigarettes, underscoring the impact of educational background on health risk awareness. In conclusion, this study provides crucial insights into the varied perceptions of e-cigarettes among young adults. The results emphasize the need for targeted public health interventions and educational efforts to address this growing public health concern.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01393-y
       
  • Interventions to Improve Health Among Refugees in the United States: A
           Systematic Review

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      Abstract: Abstract Refugees arriving to the U.S. experience a high burden of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. There is a potential to improve health outcomes for refugees through well-developed, comprehensive interventions, but the effectiveness of such interventions is poorly understood. The purpose of this review is to identify, characterize and evaluate the effectiveness of patient-level healthcare interventions for U.S. refugee populations. We conducted a systematic review according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Medline via PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and CINAHL were searched for articles that included a population of refugees of any age, included an intervention aimed at improving health, included an evaluation of the intervention’s outcomes, and were conducted in the U.S. from 2000 to 2022. Thirty-seven studies were included, and we identified three main intervention modalities: healthcare provision/management, resource provision, and education. Interventions targeted general health, infectious disease, women’s health, diet/exercise, health literacy, oral health, diabetes, family health, and substance use. The outcomes measured included knowledge, satisfaction, behavioral outcomes, and physical health markers. This review demonstrates that a few health conditions, namely tuberculosis, have been addressed with large-scale, sustained interventions. Other conditions (general health and women’s health) have been addressed through piecemeal, short-term interventions. The evaluation of interventions often focuses on knowledge or satisfaction rather than health or behavior change outcomes. Future work should focus on the best strategies for developing sustainable interventions that meet the needs of the diverse population of refugees in the U.S.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01400-2
       
  • Socioecological Predictors of Resilience in Sexual and Gender Minority
           Individuals

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      Abstract: Abstract Many factors affect an individual’s resilience. Low resilience has been attributed to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidality within the LGBTQIA + population, which is heightened compared to different populations. This study identifies predictors of resilience in the LGBTQIA + population and aims to identify predicting factors at all levels of the socioecological model. This was a cross-sectional study of data from a web-based survey that was conducted from January to February 2022. A national sample of 1033 LGBTQIA + adults was utilized for hierarchical regression analysis. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed for total resilience, which had an average score of 143.66 (SD = 33.88) and accounted for 53.4% of resiliency variance. Factors that were found to decrease an individuals resiliency score were depression, stress, suicidality, and isolation discrimination distress. Factors found to increase an individuals resiliency scores are college graduate 4 years+, married, outness, personal comfortability with being SGM, gender expression discrimination distress, and vicarious discrimination distress. Understanding the factors that influence resilience is vital to improving the resilience of the LGBTQIA + communities. Interventions that focus on decreasing depression, stress, and suicidality may be particularly impactful for all types of resilience.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01398-7
       
  • Digital Reimbursement Systems in a Student-Run Clinic

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      Abstract: Abstract The increasing reliance on digital tools for standard healthcare practices in uninsured populations is poorly understood. This study aims to assess the impacts of a newly implemented digital reimbursement system at a student-run primary care clinic associated with an academic medical institution serving uninsured New York City residents. Pharmacy records of 94 unique patients receiving a total of 2770 reimbursements between October 17th, 2016, and May 18th, 2023, were analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups (in-person vs. digital) based on their reimbursement preferences type. Demographic analyses were performed in addition to assessing reimbursement volumes, number of refunds, and duration until receipt of payment for each group. The clinic’s total monthly reimbursement volume, number of prescriptions, and number of patients for the period before introduction of digital refunds was compared to the period after. The mean age (in-person = 52.7 ± 14.7 years, digital = 54.9 ± 12.9 years) was not statistically different between the groups. Patients in the digital group requested on average more refunds (digital = 47 refunds, in-person = 14 refunds), received higher total reimbursement amount (digital = $1131.24, in-person = $289.36), and they were reimbursed faster (digital = 56 days, in-person = 62 days). Since the introduction of the digital reimbursement option, our three-month reimbursement volume more than doubled from $481 to $1298. The average number of monthly reimbursements increased from 27 to 45 refunds, and the number of monthly patients increased from 6 to 9 patients. In summary, digital reimbursement options can facilitate medication reimbursement among uninsured patients. These results suggest that digital reimbursement systems result in higher utilization, faster refunds, and larger total reimbursements amount for uninsured and underserved patients.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01391-0
       
  • Messaging Preferences about the COVID-19 Vaccine among Adults in Eastern
           North Carolina

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      Abstract: Abstract Racially and ethnically diverse populations and individuals residing in rural areas were disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and Eastern North Carolina (ENC) is one region where such impacts were apparent. To understand at-risk individuals’ perceptions and hesitancy to COVID-19 vaccines and the preferred means of receiving vaccination-related messages, we conducted four qualitative focus groups (N = 40) with diverse rural ENC residents. The analysis of the focus group transcripts revealed five themes: (1) reasons people trusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (2) reasons people mistrusted the COVID-19 vaccines, (3) the best means to deliver messages regarding COVID-19 vaccination, (4) the individuals trusted most to deliver such messages, and (5) the decisions people made regarding whether to get vaccinated and how that was connected to God. By incorporating participant perspectives and preferences in receiving messaging into campaigns, there is a potential for greater vaccine uptake.
      PubDate: 2025-02-01
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01396-9
       
  • Real Talk: Conversations on HIV with Black Heterosexual Men in Healthcare
           Settings

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      Abstract: Abstract Nearly half of heterosexually transmitted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections occur among Black men in the United States. Yet Black heterosexual men (BHM) are largely ignored in HIV programming, policy implementation, and research. This study explores how masculinity, mental health, and socioeconomic factors such as income, education, and insurance (e.g., enrollment and coverage) correlate with the likelihood of BHM having important conversations surrounding HIV with their healthcare providers and family members. Conversations among social networks (e.g., peers, family, and neighbors) create an opportunity to increase comfortability while discussing HIV-related topics around condom use and testing. This study used a cross-sectional survey design and convenience sampling (N = 279) to recruit participants from a community-academic partnership involving a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Detroit between June 1, 2020, and July 31, 2020. Descriptive statistics were used to report demographics, socioeconomic information, and sexual health-related behavior variables. Spearman’s correlation test was used to report bivariate correlations between predictor and outcome variables. 49.3% of the study participants disclosed having ever talked to a healthcare provider about HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), and 40.9% disclosed having ever talked to a family member about HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The results from this article highlight potential barriers that may inhibit BHM from engaging in conversations about HIV with their healthcare providers and family members. It is important to include BHM in future research that focuses on HIV prevention and education to support community leaders and clinicians who work to address these disparities.
      PubDate: 2024-08-10
      DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01388-9
       
 
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AIDS and Behavior     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 18)
American Journal of Industrial Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy     Partially Free   (Followers: 298)
Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Annals of Work Exposures and Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 10)
Applied Research in Quality of Life     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 11)
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 237)
BMC Oral Health     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
BMJ Quality & Safety     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 67)
British Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 286)
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 235)
Ciencia & Trabajo     Open Access  
Cognition, Technology & Work     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 16)
Conflict and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 8)
Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 26)
ergopraxis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 2)
Ethnicity & Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 17)
European Journal of Social Work     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 38)
Evaluation & the Health Professions     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Globalization and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 7)
Health & Social Care In the Community     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 50)
Health : An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of Health, Illness and Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 21)
Health Care Analysis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Health Communication     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
Health Promotion International     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 27)
Health Promotion Practice     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 16)
Health Psychology Review     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 46)
Health Research Policy and Systems     Open Access   (Followers: 16)
Health, Risk & Society     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 11)
Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy     Open Access   (Followers: 66)
Human Resources for Health     Open Access   (Followers: 10)
IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors     Hybrid Journal  
Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
International Journal for Equity in Health     Open Access   (Followers: 11)
International Journal for Quality in Health Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 41)
International Journal of Emergency Services     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
International Journal of Human Factors Modelling and Simulation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
International Journal of Nuclear Safety and Security     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Safety     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
International Journal of Occupational Health and Public Health Nursing     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 19)
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health     Open Access   (Followers: 35)
International Journal of Workplace Health Management     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 7)
Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 41)
Journal of Community Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 10)
Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part C : Toxicology and Carcinogenesis     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
Journal of Global Responsibility     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 3)
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 9)
Journal of Health Psychology     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 58)
Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 8)
Journal of Interprofessional Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice, The     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 9)
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 20)
Journal of Occupational Health Engineering     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 41)
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology     Open Access   (Followers: 12)
Journal of Professional Counseling: Practice, Theory & Research     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 1)
Journal of Religion and Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Safety Studies     Open Access  
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 14)
Journal of Urban Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Journal of Vocational Health Studies     Open Access   (Followers: 1)
Karaelmas İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Dergisi / Karaelmas Journal of Occupational Health and Safety     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Learning in Health and Social Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Musik- Tanz und Kunsttherapie     Hybrid Journal  
New Zealand Journal of Occupational Therapy     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 78)
Nordic Journal of Music Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 8)
Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Occupational and Environmental Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 17)
Occupational Medicine     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 12)
Occupational Therapy in Health Care     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 82)
Occupational Therapy International     Open Access   (Followers: 108)
Perspectives in Public Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 13)
Perspectives interdisciplinaires sur le travail et la santé     Open Access   (Followers: 3)
Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 60)
Population Health Metrics     Open Access   (Followers: 5)
Preventing Chronic Disease     Free   (Followers: 3)
Psychology & Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 34)
Qualitative Health Research     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 33)
Reabilitacijos Mokslai : Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija     Open Access   (Followers: 4)
Research in Social Stratification and Mobility     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 15)
Revista Brasileira de Saúde Ocupacional     Open Access  
Revista Herediana de Rehabilitacion     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Revue Francophone de Recherche en Ergothérapie RFRE     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
Safety and Health at Work     Open Access   (Followers: 75)
Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 84)
Sociology of Health & Illness     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 30)
System Safety : Human - Technical Facility - Environment     Open Access   (Followers: 2)
The Journal of Rural Health     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 5)
Work, Employment & Society     Hybrid Journal   (Followers: 56)
Workplace Health and Safety     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 8)
Zentralblatt für Arbeitsmedizin, Arbeitsschutz und Ergonomie. Mit Beiträgen aus Umweltmedizin und Sozialmedizin     Full-text available via subscription   (Followers: 1)

           

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