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Impact of the fear of Covid-19 infection on intent to breastfeed; a cross sectional survey of a perinatal population in Qatar

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Objectives Infection control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic have focused on limiting physical contact and decontamination by observing cleaning and hygiene rituals.
Shuja Mohd Reagu, Salwa Abuyaqoub, Isaac Babarinsa, Nisha Abdul Kader, Thomas Farrell, Stephen Lindow, Nahid M. Elhassan, Sami Ouanes, Noor Bawazir, Anum Adnan, Dina Hussain, Malika Boumedjane, Majid Alabdulla   +12 more
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“Be honest and gain trust”: a population health study to understand the factors associated with building trust in local government related to COVID-19 and vaccination in three historically disinvested neighborhoods in New York City

Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
BackgroundDistrust in government among people of color is a response to generations of systemic racism that have produced preventable health inequities.
Lauren J. Shiman, Fatoumata Diallo, Christina I. Nieves, Brandon Brooks, Rachel Dannefer, Sheena Dorvil, Maria Lejano, Jennifer Pierre   +7 more
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Rethinking mental wellness among adolescents: an integrative review protocol of mental health components

Systematic Reviews, 2022
Background Adolescents have been overlooked in global public health initiatives as this period is generally considered to be the healthiest in an individual’s life course.
Zaida Orth, Brian van Wyk
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A quantitative study exploring the acceptance of the eHealth model for mental wellness among digital workers [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2022
Background: eHealth makes use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to improve health. In the digital age, the use of eHealth applications and other health-related applications has gained popularity, particularly during the COVID-19 ...
Choon Hong Tan, Hawa Rahmat, Wei Fern Siew, Alexius Weng Onn Cheang, Ah Choo Koo, Elyna Amir Sharji   +5 more
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Mental Health and Well-Being

Psychology and Psychotherapy Research Study
This study investigates the potential of the metaverse as a therapeutic platform for individuals with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Through expert interviews, the research explored the feasibility, challenges, and opportunities of metaverse-based interventions.
Starr Sackstein, Alexandra Laing, MaryAnn DeRosa, Tiffany Turner Hall   +3 more
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The Wellness Quest: A health literacy and self‐advocacy tool developed by youth for youth mental health

Health Expectations, 2021
Background Less than 20% of youth who experience mental health difficulties access and receive appropriate treatment. This is exacerbated by barriers such as stigma, confidentiality concerns and lack of mental health literacy.
Asavari Syan, Janice Y. Y. Lam, Christal G. L. Huang, Maverick S. M. Smith, Karleigh Darnay, Lisa D. Hawke, Joanna Henderson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Time is Now to Build a Culture of Wellness in Engineering

Studies in Engineering Education, 2021
Prior to the rapid onset of COVID-19, higher education faced a mental health crisis. The COVID-19 outbreak both created and exacerbated stressors for students, with early evidence suggesting that the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on ...
Karin Jensen
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Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing across two continents: A preliminary cross-sectional collaborative study between the University of California, Davis, and University of Pretoria.

PLoS ONE, 2020
Mental health and wellness research continue to be a topic of importance among veterinary students in the United States of America (US). Limited peer reviewed literature focusing on South African veterinary students is available. South African veterinary
Munashe Chigerwe, Dietmar E Holm, El-Marie Mostert, Kate May, Karen A Boudreaux   +4 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source