Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2024
Association of immigrant status with self-rated health in Spain: 2014-2020.
To examine inequalities in self-rated health between immigrant and native populations in 2014 and 2020, and whether these inequalities vary by sex/gender and social support. ⋯ Given the growth of the immigrant population in Spain and the importance of immigration as a social determinant of health, these findings call attention to a deeper examination of inequalities, with the aim of identifying potential factors leading to bad/poor rating of health over time.
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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.
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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
ReviewU.S. postsecondary students' health and academic outcomes: A comprehensive scoping review.
The relationship between postsecondary students' health and academic outcomes may have important implications for their collegiate experience and their future prospects. Yet a comprehensive summary of the evidence examining this potential connection does not presently exist. Seeking to fill this gap, this study reviewed the extant literature on postsecondary students' academic outcomes and health across multiple domains. ⋯ This study serves as a first step in understanding the scope of existing research examining the connection between postsecondary students' health and academic outcomes. A substantial literature base was found; however, several gaps were identified including the need for more cohort studies, national studies, examination of graduate students, and a focus on academic outcomes beyond GPA.