Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
The effect of gestational diabetes mellitus on postnatal mother-infant bonding: Findings from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy and is associated with considerable psychological burden for women. In qualitative research, women with GDM describe increased awareness about their bonding with their infant, potentially resulting from the highly medicalised nature of the condition. The primary aim was to examine quantitatively whether GDM was associated with lower mother-infant bonding in the postnatal period. ⋯ We observed the reverse of our hypothesis, that there was a trend for women with GDM to self-report higher bonding compared to non-GDM women. There is need to replicate this finding in cohorts specifically designed to measure GDM-specific psychological distress.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Food insecurity trends and disparities according to immigration status in the US households, 2011-2021.
Food insecurity related to immigration status remains largely underexplored. This study examined trends and disparities in household food insecurity by immigration status in the United States (US). ⋯ The findings provide insights for stakeholders to address food insecurity among vulnerable immigrant groups in the US.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
The association between weekly exercise patterns and acceleration of aging: Evidence from a population-based study.
Acceleration of aging is a major challenge in public health. Previous studies have focused on the associations between specific types of exercise or overall levels of physical activity with accelerated aging, with less attention given to the weekly exercise patterns. ⋯ These findings highlight the importance of targeted exercise programs for healthy aging. They also emphasize the need for public health initiatives to integrate regular physical activity into daily routines to improve the longevity and well-being of American adults.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
A produce prescription program for patients with low incomes in North Carolina resulted in increased produce purchases.
To assess if participation in a North Carolina produce prescription program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants with diet-sensitive health conditions (SuperSNAP) is associated with changes in purchase composition and spending source. ⋯ This study shows the promise of targeted produce prescription programs for SNAP participants in encouraging shifts in purchase composition.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Conceptualizing vaccine champions from an implementation science perspective: Findings from a national survey of primary care health professionals.
Clinical champions are healthcare professionals who help their colleagues improve the delivery of evidence-based care. Because little is known about champions working in the context of adolescent vaccination, we sought to identify vaccine champion roles among primary care health professionals (PCHPs). ⋯ Our findings suggest that both implementation leaders and facilitators are common vaccine champions in adolescent primary care. These champions are more often found among PCHPs with higher experience and patient volume.