Skip Navigation
Skip to contents

JPMPH : Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health

OPEN ACCESS
SEARCH
Search

Most view

Page Path
HOME > Browse Articles > Most view
148 Most view
Filter
Filter
Article category
Keywords
Publication year
Authors
Funded articles

Most-read articles are from the articles published in 2023 during the last three month.

Original Article
The Effects of Subjective Socioeconomic Status and Social Capital on Self-rated Health and Perceived Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Survey-based Study in a Minority Group in Iran
Rashid Ahmadifar, Nader Rajabi-Gilan, Shirzad Rostamizadeh, Nsrolah Nadimi, Parviz Sobhani, Adel Irankhah
J Prev Med Public Health. 2025;58(1):11-20.   Published online October 5, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.210
  • 16,206 View
  • 179 Download
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of subjective socioeconomic status and social capital on self-rated health and quality of life among a minority group in Iran.
Methods
This cross-sectional study involved 800 individuals from a minority group in Iran. The sampling method was clustering, and data collection was conducted using a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 18 and Stata version 8.
Results
The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that subjective socioeconomic status (odds ratio [OR], 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.34 to 1.61), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.03 to 1.15), and trust (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.13) significantly impacted the quality of life. Additionally, the logistic regression analysis for factors influencing self–rated health demonstrated significant effects for the age group of 31-50 years (OR, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.38 to 0.91), gender (OR, 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46 to 0.92), academic education (OR, 2.00; 95% CI, 1.22 to 3.26), subjective socioeconomic status (OR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.16 to 1.38), chronic disease (OR, 4.52; 95% CI, 2.49 to 8.19), belonging and empathy (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.11), and participation (OR, 1.12; 95% CI, 1.00 to 1.24).
Conclusions
The findings indicate that bonding social capital significantly influences health levels and quality of life. Focusing on delegating local responsibilities to community members and striving to promote participation in health programs, along with increasing the socioeconomic status of minority groups, can effectively improve their health and quality of life.
Summary
Key Message
The overall findings suggest that the dimensions of bonding social capital were more effective in predicting respondents' self-rated health (SRH) and perceived quality of life (QOL). Specifically, the variables of belonging/empathy and trust, were found to increase the likelihood of a positive QOL by 9% and 6%, respectively. The findings also showed that belonging/empathy and participation increase the likelihood of a positive SRH by 6% and 12%, respectively. Additionally, a 1-unit increase in Subjective Socioeconomic Status was associated with a 27% and 47% increase in the likelihood of having a positive SRH and QOL respectively.
Reviews
Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Data Analysis
Dasom Im, Jeehye Pyo, Haneul Lee, Hyeran Jung, Minsu Ock
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(2):100-110.   Published online February 15, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.471
  • 22,332 View
  • 938 Download
  • 25 Web of Science
  • 34 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Qualitative research methodology has been applied with increasing frequency in various fields, including in healthcare research, where quantitative research methodology has traditionally dominated, with an empirically driven approach involving statistical analysis. Drawing upon artifacts and verbal data collected from in-depth interviews or participatory observations, qualitative research examines the comprehensive experiences of research participants who have experienced salient yet unappreciated phenomena. In this study, we review 6 representative qualitative research methodologies in terms of their characteristics and analysis methods: consensual qualitative research, phenomenological research, qualitative case study, grounded theory, photovoice, and content analysis. We mainly focus on specific aspects of data analysis and the description of results, while also providing a brief overview of each methodology’s philosophical background. Furthermore, since quantitative researchers have criticized qualitative research methodology for its perceived lack of validity, we examine various validation methods of qualitative research. This review article intends to assist researchers in employing an ideal qualitative research methodology and in reviewing and evaluating qualitative research with proper standards and criteria.
Summary
Korean summary
질적연구 방법론은 보건의료 연구에서 연구 참여자가 경험하는 주요 현상을 잘 포착할 수 있도록 해 준다. 이 논문에서는 합의적 질적연구, 현상학적 연구, 질적 사례 연구, 근거이론, 포토보이스, 내용 분석 등 6가지의 대표적인 질적 연구 방법론에 대한 간략한 철학적 배경과 구체적인 데이터 분석 및 해석 방법을 소개한다.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • The human role to guarantee an ethical AI in healthcare: a five-facts approach
    Raquel Iniesta
    AI and Ethics.2025; 5(1): 385.     CrossRef
  • Development and validation of a competency evaluation index system for nurse endoscopists with different stages performing endoscopy nursing in China: A modified Delphi study
    Liangyu Fang, Bingbing Wu, Peipei Wang, Laijuan Chen, Yinchuan Xu
    Nurse Education Today.2025; 144: 106411.     CrossRef
  • Smoking trends and awareness among Indian university students: A qualitative study
    T. Seemadevi, S. Naganandini, Alexander Maniangat Luke, Mohamed Saleh Hamad Ingafou
    Heliyon.2025; 11(1): e41078.     CrossRef
  • Experience of hormone therapy among postmenopausal women diagnosed with early breast cancer receiving a multimodal exercise and health education programme: A qualitative study
    Pedro Céspedes, Vanessa Sánchez-Martínez, Cristina Buigues
    European Journal of Oncology Nursing.2025; 74: 102763.     CrossRef
  • Instruments for Evaluating Undergraduate Medical Education in Complementary and Integrative Medicine: A Systematic Review
    Angelika Homberg, Gabriele Rotter, Miriam Thye, Kristina Flägel, Beate Stock-Schröer
    Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study
    Jeehee Pyo, Jiyoon Jeong, Hyeran Jeong, Minsu Ock
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • The content analysis used in nursing research and the possibility of including artificial intelligence support: A methodological review
    Agnieszka Maj, Marta Makowska, Katarzyna Sacharczuk
    Applied Nursing Research.2025; 82: 151919.     CrossRef
  • A qualitative enquiry into participants’ and practitioners’ experiences in the Australian Liver FaIlurE trial
    Jeyamani Ramachandran, Anuradha Pati, Luisa Wigg, Sumudu K Narayana, Sharon Lawn, Kate Muller, Alan J Wigg
    BMJ Open.2025; 15(2): e089666.     CrossRef
  • Surgical De-escalation in Breast Cancer: Qualitative Research Introduces Hope for Patients and Illuminates a Blind Spot Within Blinded Studies
    Jose G. Bazan, Benjamin W. Corn
    International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.2024; 118(2): 455.     CrossRef
  • Consumer Perceptions of Home-Based Percussive Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Concerns: Inductive Thematic Qualitative Analysis
    Saloni Butala, Pearl Valentine Galido, Benjamin K P Woo
    JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies.2024; 11: e52328.     CrossRef
  • Analyzing the prohibition of interfaith marriage in Indonesia: legal, religious, and human rights perspectives
    M. Thahir Maloko, Sippah Chotban, Muhammad Ikram Nur Fuady, Hasdiwanti
    Cogent Social Sciences.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Intervention in autism based on Early Start Denver Model in a multiethnic immigrant setting—experiences of preschool staff involved in its implementation
    Petra Linnsand, Gudrun Nygren, Jonas Hermansson, Christopher Gillberg, Emilia Carlsson
    Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Role of family medicine physicians in providing nutrition support to older patients admitted to orthopedics departments: a grounded theory approach
    Ryuichi Ohta, Tachiko Nitta, Akiko Shimizu, Chiaki Sano
    BMC Primary Care.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Diagnosing an overcrowded emergency department from its Electronic Health Records
    Luca Marzano, Adam S. Darwich, Raghothama Jayanth, Lethvall Sven, Nina Falk, Patrik Bodeby, Sebastiaan Meijer
    Scientific Reports.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities
    Haneul Lee, Jeehee Pyo, Minsu Ock, Hyun Joo Kim
    International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative Comparison of Perceptions Regarding Patient Engagement for Patient Safety by Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
    Seung Gyeong Jang, Minsu Ock, Soyoon Kim
    Patient Preference and Adherence.2024; Volume 18: 1065.     CrossRef
  • Coping Mechanisms Utilized by Individuals With Drug Addiction in Overcoming Challenges During the Recovery Process: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis
    Agus Setiawan, Junaiti Sahar, Budi Santoso, Muchtaruddin Mansyur, Syamikar Baridwan Syamsir
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2024; 57(3): 197.     CrossRef
  • Nurses and policymakers role in preparing adolescents with HIV for self-disclosure in Eswatini
    Baliwe P. Dlamini, Ntombifikile G. Mtshali
    African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Exploring the economic toxicity experiences and coping styles of patients with colorectal cancer fistula in Jiangsu province, China: a qualitative study
    Weijing Zhao, Qin Xu, Xia Zhou, Chunmei Liu, Lingyu Ding
    BMJ Open.2024; 14(6): e082308.     CrossRef
  • Comprehensive Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (CCQR): Reporting Guideline for Global Health Qualitative Research Methods
    Priyanka Sinha, Binita Paudel, Tamara Mosimann, Hanan Ahmed, Gaotswake Patience Kovane, Miriam Moagi, Angel Phuti
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2024; 21(8): 1005.     CrossRef
  • Evolution of the roles of family physicians through collaboration with rehabilitation therapists in rural community hospitals: a grounded theory approach
    Ryuichi Ohta, Kentaro Yoshioka, Chiaki Sano
    BMC Primary Care.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Barreras para la detección de tuberculosis infantil en el departamento del Cauca, Colombia
    Jhon Edwin Polanco-Pasaje, María Cristina Bolaños, Kelly Yoana Tello-Hoyos, Carlos Hernán Sierra-Torres
    Revista Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Exploratory qualitative study of firearm storage practices among surgeons in the USA: contexts and motivations
    Shelbie D Waddle, Arielle Thomas, Brendan T Campbell, Marian E Betz, Julie K Johnson, Regina Royan, Alexander Ellyin, Angie Jang, Marie L Crandall, Anne M Stey
    Injury Prevention.2024; : ip-2023-045205.     CrossRef
  • What Impact Does the Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment Have on the Wellbeing, Everyday Behavior, and Healthcare Utilization of People and Their Carers? A Systematic Review
    Evie Margaret Connolly, Ríona Mc Ardle, Kweku Andrew Ampadu Bimpong, Sarah Slight
    Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.2024; 101(3): 715.     CrossRef
  • Traditional treatment for diastasis rectus abdominis in postpartum mothers: a phenomenological study
    Hemi Fitriani, Setyowati Setyowati, Yati Afiyanti, Raldi Artono Koestoer, Hidayat Arifin
    British Journal of Midwifery.2024; 32(9): 474.     CrossRef
  • Impact of Virtual Navigation on the Education and Access of Patients with Cancer: A National Mixed Methods Investigation
    Susan Haag, Joyce Schaffer
    SAGE Open Nursing.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Users' Experience of Treatment and Coercion in an Inpatient Medium‐Stay Psychiatric Rehabilitation Unit: A Mixed Methods Study
    Miriam Aragonés‐Calleja, Vanessa Sánchez‐Martínez
    Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Are We Supporting Surgical Quality Improvement in Training and Beyond? A Qualitative Study of Surgical Trainees and Practicing Surgeons
    Xane D Peters, Shelbie D Waddle, Tejen Shah, Eileen Reilly, Sarah Valek, Lynn Modla, Ulrike Langenscheidt, Karen Pollitt, Julie K Johnson, Clifford Y Ko
    Journal of the American College of Surgeons.2024; 239(6): 556.     CrossRef
  • Exploring key stakeholders’ perspectives on integrating the EU AI Act with the MDR for certifying AI medical devices
    Edmund Balogun, Dion Dcosta, Auxane Boch, Christoph Luetge
    AI and Ethics.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Unpacking cultural dimensions in Mangunwijaya’s Genduk Duku (2019)
    Sutri Sutri, Sahid Teguh Widodo, Kundharu Saddhono
    Research Journal in Advanced Humanities.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Author Response: Students’ Positive Coping Strategies From Disaster: A Narrative Analysis
    Minsu Ock
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2023; 56(4): 390.     CrossRef
  • Letter to the Editor: Students’ Positive Coping Strategies From Disaster: A Narrative Analysis
    Allan M. Abiera, Jan Gresil Kahambing
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2023; 56(4): 388.     CrossRef
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Qualitative Research Among Health Sciences Faculty
    Mohamud Mohamud, Alwaleed A Albarkani, Emad Masuadi, Abdullaziz A Alsahly, Abdulaziz I Alkudairy, Yazeed F Shalabi, Abdulrahman Faqih, Khaled A Alaukili, Saad J Alsahli
    Cureus.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Patients’ Reasons to Consider and Their Attitudes toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine
    Katharina Matjuschenko, Christian Keinki, Jutta Huebner, Pranshu Sahgal
    European Journal of Cancer Care.2023; 2023: 1.     CrossRef
Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Necessity and Characteristics
Jeehee Pyo, Won Lee, Eun Young Choi, Seung Gyeong Jang, Minsu Ock
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(1):12-20.   Published online January 10, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.451
  • 23,437 View
  • 937 Download
  • 35 Web of Science
  • 45 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Quantitative and qualitative research explore various social phenomena using different methods. However, there has been a tendency to treat quantitative studies using complicated statistical techniques as more scientific and superior, whereas relatively few qualitative studies have been conducted in the medical and healthcare fields. This review aimed to provide a proper understanding of qualitative research. This review examined the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research to help researchers select the appropriate qualitative research methodology. Qualitative research is applicable in following cases: (1) when an exploratory approach is required on a topic that is not well known, (2) when something cannot be explained fully with quantitative research, (3) when it is necessary to newly present a specific view on a research topic that is difficult to explain with existing views, (4) when it is inappropriate to present the rationale or theoretical proposition for designing hypotheses, as in quantitative research, and (5) when conducting research that requires detailed descriptive writing with literary expressions. Qualitative research is conducted in the following order: (1) selection of a research topic and question, (2) selection of a theoretical framework and methods, (3) literature analysis, (4) selection of the research participants and data collection methods, (5) data analysis and description of findings, and (6) research validation. This review can contribute to the more active use of qualitative research in healthcare, and the findings are expected to instill a proper understanding of qualitative research in researchers who review qualitative research reports and papers.
Summary
Korean summary
이 원고는 질적연구 방법론의 필요성 및 특징과 함께 보건의료 분야에서 질적연구 방법론이 활용된 선행 연구들을 정리하였다. 이는 보건의료 분야의 사회과학적 특성을 더 잘 드러내는 질적연구 방법론의 적용 및 확대에 도움이 될 것이다.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • The World Café as a Tool for Evaluating the Level of Acceptance of SARS‐CoV‐2 Screening in School Settings, Puglia Region, Italy, 2023
    Valeria Gabellone, Fabiana Nuccetelli, Elisa Gabrielli, Leonardo Ascatigno, Pier Luigi Lopalco, Rosa Prato
    Health Expectations.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • “Having providers who are trained and have empathy is life-saving”: Improving primary care communication through thematic analysis with ChatGPT and human expertise
    Michelle A. Stage, Mackenzie M. Creamer, Mollie A. Ruben
    PEC Innovation.2025; 6: 100371.     CrossRef
  • Exploring digital health: a qualitative study on adults’ experiences with health apps and wearables
    Gaia Leuzzi, Filippo Recenti, Benedetto Giardulli, Aldo Scafoglieri, Marco Testa
    International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative methods: the missing link in orthopaedic research
    Samantha Jones, Sarah Tyson
    Bone & Joint Research.2025; 14(1): 16.     CrossRef
  • Exploring the Experiences of Managers and Practitioners in Infectious Disease Management Organizations During the COVID-19 Response: A Qualitative Study
    Jeehee Pyo, Jiyoon Jeong, Hyeran Jeong, Minsu Ock
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Breast Cancer Patients' Experiences of Coping With Financial Toxicity: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta‐Synthesis
    Liu Jiahui, Li Xingfeng, Wang Lijie, Li Xuying, Li Jinhua, Fang Yunxia, Chen Jiejun
    Psycho-Oncology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Facilitators and Barriers of Health Behaviors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study
    Wenyan Liu, Qianghuizi Zhang, Weiwei Liu
    The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care.2025; 51(1): 47.     CrossRef
  • Ensuring validity and reliability in qualitative research
    Helen Noble, Joanna Smith
    Evidence Based Nursing.2025; : ebnurs-2024-104232.     CrossRef
  • A Case Report of a Mixed‐Methods Assessment of Patient Experiences to Inform Quality Improvement in an Emergency Department in Argentina
    María Florencia Grande Ratti, Noelia De Masi, Leonardo Garfi, Lucila Hornstein, Esteban Rochina, Maria De La Paz Rodriguez, Ana Soledad Pedretti, Bernardo Julio Martinez
    The International Journal of Health Planning and Management.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Understanding Caregiver Burden in Severe Pediatric Asthma - A Qualitative Study
    Ping Wu, Jiahui Zhang, Yijing Hu
    Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.2025; Volume 18: 865.     CrossRef
  • A qualitative pilot study exploring clients’ and health-care professionals’ experiences with aquatic therapy post-stroke in Ontario, Canada
    Andresa R. Marinho-Buzelli, Abirami Vijayakumar, Elizabeth Linkewich, Catherine Gareau, Hasnain Mawji, Zoe Li, Sander L. Hitzig
    Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.2024; 31(1): 86.     CrossRef
  • The Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme: A Focus Group Study
    Alan Maddock, Karen McGuigan, Pearse McCusker, Jane Kellock
    Clinical Social Work Journal.2024; 52(1): 48.     CrossRef
  • Kazakhstani elite athletes’ perspectives on the Tokyo 2020 olympic and paralympic games postponement and their preparation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study
    Venera Abdulla, Natalya Glushkova, Kulman Nyssanbayeva, Maira Bakasheva, Dominic Sagoe
    Performance Enhancement & Health.2024; 12(1): 100270.     CrossRef
  • Surgical De-escalation in Breast Cancer: Qualitative Research Introduces Hope for Patients and Illuminates a Blind Spot Within Blinded Studies
    Jose G. Bazan, Benjamin W. Corn
    International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.2024; 118(2): 455.     CrossRef
  • Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, and Triangulation Research Simplified
    Lina Najib Kawar, Ghada B. Dunbar, Emma M. Aquino-Maneja, Sarah L. Flores, Victoria Rondez Squier, Kim Reina Failla
    The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing.2024; 55(7): 338.     CrossRef
  • Co-designing an intervention using the COM-B model to change an eating behaviour in people living with achalasia
    Melika Kalantari, Amelia Hollywood, Rosemary Lim, Majid Hashemi
    Frontiers in Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative case study on the disability acceptance experiences of soldiers with disabilities
    Haneul Lee, Jeehee Pyo, Minsu Ock, Hyun Joo Kim
    International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative Comparison of Perceptions Regarding Patient Engagement for Patient Safety by Physicians, Nurses, and Patients
    Seung Gyeong Jang, Minsu Ock, Soyoon Kim
    Patient Preference and Adherence.2024; Volume 18: 1065.     CrossRef
  • Coping Mechanisms Utilized by Individuals With Drug Addiction in Overcoming Challenges During the Recovery Process: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis
    Agus Setiawan, Junaiti Sahar, Budi Santoso, Muchtaruddin Mansyur, Syamikar Baridwan Syamsir
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2024; 57(3): 197.     CrossRef
  • Quality of Life of deaf adolescents in high school: A systematic literature review
    Abdullah Madhesh
    Research in Developmental Disabilities.2024; 151: 104764.     CrossRef
  • Perspectives of Family Caregivers on Healthcare Provided to Older Adults With Hypertension and/or Diabetes Mellitus in Ghana
    Edward Appiah Boateng, Rosemary Agyapomah, Isaac Amankwaa, Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Lawrencia Oppong Peprah
    Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • From exclusion to inclusion: unveiling the macro and micro dynamics of second chance education
    Georgia Karakitsiou, Aikaterini Arvaniti, Spyridon Plakias, Anna Tsiakiri, George M. Pamboris, Maria Samakouri, Katerina Kedraka
    Studies in the Education of Adults.2024; : 1.     CrossRef
  • Psychometric Characteristics of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Severity Subscale Among Korean Cancer Survivors
    So-Young Park
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2024; 57(4): 319.     CrossRef
  • Scoping review of the music-based movement therapy Ronnie Gardiner Method
    Laura Harjunen, K. Östman, P. Pohl
    Disability and Rehabilitation.2024; : 1.     CrossRef
  • Perceptions and attitudes of nurse practitioners toward artificial intelligence adoption in health care
    Moustaq Karim Khan Rony, Sharker Md. Numan, Fateha tuj Johra, Khadiza Akter, Fazila Akter, Mitun Debnath, Sujit Mondal, Md. Wahiduzzaman, Mousumi Das, Mohammad Ullah, Mohammad Habibur Rahman, Shuvashish Das Bala, Mst. Rina Parvin
    Health Science Reports.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • The Dresden Model of Adaptability: A Holistic Approach to Human-Centeredness, Resilience, Sustainability, and the Impact on the Sustainable Development Goals in the Era of Industry 5.0
    Nicole Jäpel, Pia Bielitz, Dirk Reichelt
    Digital.2024; 4(3): 726.     CrossRef
  • The importance of qualitative research in the contemporary era
    Kalaiselvan Ganapathy
    Global Journal of Health Sciences and Research.2024; 2: 59.     CrossRef
  • Follow-up care experience of patients with invasive meningococcal disease and their family caregivers: a qualitative study
    Alexiane Baloche, Pierrick Bedouch, Florence Carrouel, Laurent Argaud, Karine Kolev, Guillaume Mortamet, Carole Schwebel, Gérard Mick, Claude Dussart
    BMC Infectious Diseases.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • It Is Time to Take Complaints Seriously? An Exploratory Analysis of Communications Sent by Users to a Public Healthcare Agency before, during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Claudia Venuleo, Tiziana Marinaci, Camilla Cucugliato, Sonia Giausa
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2024; 21(10): 1299.     CrossRef
  • Fostering Mental-Wellbeing and Health Behavior through Online learning Measures and Cyber Resilience
    E. Seda Koç
    American Journal of Health Behavior.2024; 48(4): 1039.     CrossRef
  • Nurses' experiences of working with robotic assisted surgery in an Irish healthcare setting: A qualitative descriptive design
    Rita Moloney, Alice Coffey, J.Calvin Coffey, Brid O. Brien
    Nurse Education in Practice.2024; 81: 104183.     CrossRef
  • NAVIGATING BARRIERS: THE NEED FOR INTEGRATED HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR TUBERCULOSIS-DIABETES CO-SCREENING
    Merita Arini, Denny Anggoro Prakoso, Farid Suryanto, Arlina Dewi, Muzaitul Akma Binti Mustapa Kamal Basha
    Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia.2024; 12(1): 162.     CrossRef
  • Knowledge and awareness of ocular allergy among undergraduate students at a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Khalid Bin Abdulrahman, Abdullah Fahad Abutheeb, Abdullah Zaki Al-Fahd, Majed Khalid Bahmid, Nasser Rashed Al-Tayar, Omar Ahmed Almukhalafi
    Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.2024; 13(11): 4971.     CrossRef
  • Kinesiophobia as a Barrier to Symptom Management Using Physical Activity When undergoing Cancer Therapy: A Preparatory Study Describing Patients’ Experiences With the New Instrument Tampa-Scale for Kinesiophobia-Symptoms and Interviews
    Tove Bylund-Grenklo, Anna Efverman
    Integrative Cancer Therapies.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Indonesian Nurses’ Perspectives on Developing Mobile Applications to Improve Diabetes Management in the Community: A Qualitative Study
    Sumarno Adi Subrata, Robiul Fitri Masithoh, Dimas Sasongko
    Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research.2024; 29(1): 137.     CrossRef
  • Participant selection procedures in qualitative research: experiences and some points for consideration
    Niroj Dahal, Bharat Prasad Neupane, Binod Prasad Pant, Rebat Kumar Dhakal, Dhudi Raj Giri, Puna Ram Ghimire, Laxman Prasad Bhandari
    Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Motivaciones y desafíos de mujeres propietarias de negocio de la Ciudad de México y zona conurbada
    Claudia Alejandra Hernández Herrera
    Revista Científica Integración.2024; 8(2): 11.     CrossRef
  • Conducting and Writing Quantitative and Qualitative Research
    Edward Barroga, Glafera Janet Matanguihan, Atsuko Furuta, Makiko Arima, Shizuma Tsuchiya, Chikako Kawahara, Yusuke Takamiya, Miki Izumi
    Journal of Korean Medical Science.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • “The chameleon among diseases” - an explorative view of sarcoidosis and identification of the consequences for affected patients and relatives using qualitative interviews
    Charlotte Hilker, Johanna Weis, Stefanie Ziehfreund, Elizabeth V. Arkema, Tilo Biedermann, Alexander Zink
    Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Data Analysis
    Dasom Im, Jeehye Pyo, Haneul Lee, Hyeran Jung, Minsu Ock
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2023; 56(2): 100.     CrossRef
  • ‘How is our job affecting us?’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit healthcare providers and their pregnancy: A descriptive qualitative study
    Gaia Dussi, Stefano Bembich, Roberta Crevatin, Sara Buchini, Silvana Schreiber, Livia Bicego, Andrea Cassone, Raffaella Dobrina
    Journal of Advanced Nursing.2023; 79(10): 3776.     CrossRef
  • Investigating Functional Impairment in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Qualitative Study from the Patients and Specialists’ Perspectives
    Arturo Cuomo, Franco Marinangeli, Alberto Magni, Emiliano Petrucci, Alessandro Vittori, Marco Cascella
    Journal of Personalized Medicine.2023; 13(6): 1012.     CrossRef
  • Author Response: Students’ Positive Coping Strategies From Disaster: A Narrative Analysis
    Minsu Ock
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2023; 56(4): 390.     CrossRef
  • Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Qualitative Research Among Health Sciences Faculty
    Mohamud Mohamud, Alwaleed A Albarkani, Emad Masuadi, Abdullaziz A Alsahly, Abdulaziz I Alkudairy, Yazeed F Shalabi, Abdulrahman Faqih, Khaled A Alaukili, Saad J Alsahli
    Cureus.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • A qualitative study on hope in iranian end stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis
    Masoume Rambod, Nilofar Pasyar, Ali Mohammad Parviniannasab
    BMC Nephrology.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
Correspondence
Letter to the Editor: Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines: Effects and Interventions
Dalmacito A. Cordero Jr.
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(3):304-305.   Published online May 30, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.221
  • 8,327 View
  • 415 Download
PDF
Summary
Original Article
Predictors and Prevalence of Alcohol and Cannabis Co-use Among Filipino Adolescents: Evidence From a School-based Student Health Survey
Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, Jerico B. Ogaya, Victor C. Cañezo Jr., Roland A. Niez, Florante E. Delos Santos, Melchor M. Magramo, Ann Rosanie Yap-Tan, Francis Ann R. Sy, Omar Kasimieh
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(3):288-297.   Published online May 9, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.052
  • 5,045 View
  • 310 Download
  • 3 Web of Science
  • 3 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
This study explored the prevalence and predictors of alcohol and cannabis co-use among 9263 Filipino adolescents, using data from the 2019 Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS).
Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional secondary analysis of the GSHS, targeting adolescents aged 13-17 years and excluding cases with incomplete data on alcohol and cannabis use. Our analysis employed the bivariate chi-square test of independence and multivariable logistic regression using Stata version 18 to identify significant predictors of co-use, with a p-value threshold set at 0.05.
Results
The weighted prevalence of co-users was 4.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 3.4 to 5.3). Significant predictors included male sex (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 4.50; 95% CI, 3.31 to 6.10; p<0.001) and being in a lower academic year, specifically grade 7 (aOR, 4.08; 95% CI, 2.39 to 6.99; p<0.001) and grade 8 (aOR, 2.20; 95% CI, 1.30 to 3.72; p=0.003). Poor sleep quality was also a significant predictor (aOR, 1.77; 95% CI, 1.29 to 2.44; p<0.001), as was a history of attempted suicide (aOR, 5.31; 95% CI, 4.00 to 7.06; p<0.001). Physical inactivity was associated with lower odds of co-use (aOR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.33 to 0.62; p<0.001). Additionally, non-attendance of physical education classes (aOR, 1.48; 95% CI, 1.06 to 2.05; p=0.021), infrequent unapproved parental checks (aOR, 1.37; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.80; p=0.024), and lower parental awareness of free-time activities (aOR, 0.63; 95% CI, 0.45 to 0.87; p=0.005) were associated with higher odds of co-use. Factors not significantly linked to co-use included age group, being in grade 9, always feeling lonely, having no close friends, being bullied outside school, and whether a parent or guardian understood the adolescent’s worries.
Conclusions
The findings highlight the critical need for comprehensive interventions in the Philippines, addressing not only physical inactivity and parental monitoring but also focusing on sex, academic grade, participation in physical education classes, sleep quality, and suicide attempt history, to effectively reduce alcohol and cannabis co-use among adolescents.
Summary
Key Message
This cross-sectional study examines the prevalence and key predictors of alcohol and cannabis co-use among 9263 Filipino adolescents using data from the 2019 Global School-based Student Health Survey. Significant predictors of co-use include male sex, lower academic grade, poor sleep quality, history of attempted suicide, physical inactivity, non-attendance in physical education classes, infrequent parental checks, and low parental awareness of adolescents' activities, with a weighted co-use prevalence of 4.2%. The study underscores the need for comprehensive interventions addressing these factors to reduce substance co-use among Filipino adolescents.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Self-rated health differences between exclusive e-cigarette users and exclusive cigarette smokers: evidence from the 2017–2019 Scottish Health Survey
    Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Isaac Olushola Ogunkola
    Internal and Emergency Medicine.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Prevalence, demographic, socio-economic, and lifestyle factors associated with cigarette, e-cigarette, and dual use: evidence from the 2017–2021 Scottish Health Survey
    Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Duaa Abdullah Bafail, Oluwatobi Ebenezer Oni
    Internal and Emergency Medicine.2024; 19(8): 2151.     CrossRef
  • Comparing self-rated health among exclusive e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers: an analysis of the Health Survey for England 2019
    Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, Duaa Abdullah Bafail
    Internal and Emergency Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
Systematic Reviews
Coping Mechanisms Utilized by Individuals With Drug Addiction in Overcoming Challenges During the Recovery Process: A Qualitative Meta-synthesis
Agus Setiawan, Junaiti Sahar, Budi Santoso, Muchtaruddin Mansyur, Syamikar Baridwan Syamsir
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(3):197-211.   Published online May 3, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.042
  • 5,852 View
  • 479 Download
  • 1 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
Recovery from drug addiction often poses challenges for the recovering person. The coping mechanisms employed by these individuals to resist temptations and manage stress play a key role in the healing process. This study was conducted to explore the coping strategies or techniques that individuals with addiction use to handle stress and temptation while undergoing treatment.
Methods
A qualitative meta-synthesis approach was utilized to critically evaluate relevant qualitative research. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines were used for article selection, with these standards applied to 4 academic databases: Scopus, PubMed, ProQuest, and CINAHL. The present review included studies published between 2014 and 2023, selected based on pre-established inclusion criteria. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Studies Checklist. This review was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under the registration number CRD42024497789.
Results
The analysis of 13 qualifying qualitative articles revealed 5 major themes illustrating the coping mechanisms employed in the pursuit of recovery by individuals who use drugs. These themes include seeking social support, as well as psychological coping strategies, spiritual experiences, professional interventions, and the enhancement of awareness.
Conclusions
Among individuals with drug addiction, coping mechanisms are crucial for resisting stress and temptations throughout the recovery process. Healthcare professionals, as medical specialists, can establish more thorough and effective plans to support these patients on their path to recovery.
Summary
Key Message
This study attempts to investigate the coping mechanisms used by individuals with drug addiction during the recovery process. Through a qualitative meta-synthesis of 13 qualitative studies, we identified five main coping mechanisms: seeking social support, psychological coping strategies, spiritual experiences, professional interventions, and the enhancement of awareness. These results suggest that these coping mechanisms are important for managing stress and temptation, supporting a more holistic approach to addiction treatment.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis on Drug Addicts Recovery Based on a Transtheoretical Model
    Riah Kim, Youngeun Park, Jieun Kim
    Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing.2024; 33(3): 238.     CrossRef
Food is Medicine Initiative for Mitigating Food Insecurity in the United States
Vidya Sharma, Ramaswamy Sharma
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(2):96-107.   Published online March 8, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.23.505
  • 4,785 View
  • 393 Download
  • 5 Web of Science
  • 6 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
While several food assistance programs in the United States tackle food insecurity, a relatively new program, “Food is Medicine,” (FIM) initiated in some cities not only addresses food insecurity but also targets chronic diseases by customizing the food delivered to its recipients. This review describes federal programs providing food assistance and evaluates the various sub-programs categorized under the FIM initiative.
Methods
A literature search was conducted from July 7, 2023 to November 9, 2023 using the search term, “Food is Medicine”, to identify articles indexed within three major electronic databases, PubMed, Medline, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Eligibility criteria for inclusion were: focus on any aspect of the FIM initiative within the United States, and publication as a peer-reviewed journal article in the English language. A total of 180 articles were retrieved; publications outside the eligibility criteria and duplicates were excluded for a final list of 72 publications. Supporting publications related to food insecurity, governmental and organizational websites related to FIM and other programs discussed in this review were also included.
Results
The FIM program includes medically tailored meals, medically tailored groceries, and produce prescriptions. Data suggest that it has lowered food insecurity, promoted better management of health, improved health outcomes, and has, therefore, lowered healthcare costs.
Conclusions
Overall, this umbrella program is having a positive impact on communities that have been offered and participate in this program. Limitations and challenges that need to be overcome to ensure its success are discussed.
Summary
Key Message
In 2023, the United States Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), developed a "Food is Medicine" (FIM) initiative to address food insecurity and chronic diseases by providing healthy food options tailored to recipients' specific health needs. Programs categorized under the FIM initiative include Medically Tailored Meals, Medically Tailored Groceries, and Produce Prescriptions, which are described in this review. Overall, the program appears to have had a positive impact by improving health outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of life.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Seniors and Sustenance: A Scoping Review on Food Security in the Elderly
    Nor Faiza Mohd. Tohit, Roselawati Mat Ya, Mainul Haque
    Advances in Human Biology.2025; 15(1): 47.     CrossRef
  • Development of a statewide network hub for screening, referral, and enrollment into food as medicine programs across Kentucky
    Christa Mayfield, Carolyn Lauckner, Joshua Bush, Ethan Cosson, Lauren Batey, Alison Gustafson
    Frontiers in Public Health.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Effects of Food and Nutrition Insecurity on Global Health
    Julie R. Ingelfinger, Clement D. Lee, Danielle Gallegos
    New England Journal of Medicine.2025; 392(7): 686.     CrossRef
  • The evolution of animal-based dietary structure has contributed to the increase of healthcare expenditures in China
    Yuanyuan Zhu, Yan Zhang, Xiaohua Zhu, Yuan Luo, ZhenFa Tu
    Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Will a Programmatic Framework Integrating Food Is Medicine Achieve Value on Investment?
    Lynn Fredericks, Olivia Thomas, Anthony Imamura, Julia MacLaren, Auden McClure, Joy Khalil, Jennifer Massa
    Journal of General Internal Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Implementing Food Security Screening in all Pregnant Women: Call to Action
    Jennifer Woo, Divya Parmar, Valeria Millinga, Tracie Kirkland
    Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health.2024; 69(6): 826.     CrossRef
Perspective
Gender in Climate Change: Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Mental Health in the Philippine Climate Change Response From a Minority Stress Perspective
Rowalt Alibudbud
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(2):196-199.   Published online March 13, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.501
  • 6,838 View
  • 203 Download
  • 9 Web of Science
  • 10 Crossref
AbstractAbstract PDF
Climate-related events unevenly affect society, worsening mental health disparities among vulnerable populations. This paper highlights that lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queers, and other individuals identifying as sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) could be considered a climate-vulnerable population in the Philippines, one of the most climate-vulnerable countries. As such, this paper elucidated that LGBTQ+ Filipinos can be marginalized in climate response efforts due to their sexual orientation and gender minority identities. According to the minority stress theory, discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals may predispose them to mental health problems. Thus, there is a need to institute an LGBTQ+ inclusive mental health response for climate-related events to address discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals and uphold their mental health.
Summary

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Improving LGBTQ+ mental health in Southeast Asia through social work: Insights from the Philippines
    Rowalt Alibudbud
    International Social Work.2025; 68(1): 183.     CrossRef
  • Project LEARN: Climate change risk management and adaptive strategies for flood-prone communities
    Nancy Joy M. Mangansat
    Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions.2025; 15(1): 91.     CrossRef
  • Geopsychiatry and political determinants of mental health in the Philippines
    Rowalt Alibudbud
    International Journal of Social Psychiatry.2024; 70(3): 619.     CrossRef
  • A human rights‐based approach to climate injustices at the local, national, and international levels: Program and policy recommendations
    Sheri R. Levy, Meroona Gopang, Luisa Ramírez, Allan B. I. Bernardo, Martin D. Ruck, Anni Sternisko
    Social Issues and Policy Review.2024; 18(1): 3.     CrossRef
  • Indigenous, ethnic, and racial diversity and climate justice: New Zealand’s climate adaptation policies and policy approaches
    Iresh Jayawardena
    Environmental Research: Climate.2024; 3(3): 035004.     CrossRef
  • Artificial intelligence in the era of planetary health: insights on its application for the climate change-mental health nexus in the Philippines
    Rowalt C. Alibudbud, John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta, Kevin Anthony Sison, Renzo R. Guinto
    International Review of Psychiatry.2024; : 1.     CrossRef
  • A systematic review of mental health and climate change in the Philippines
    Villarino Resti Tito, Hozhabri Kazem, Saint-Onge Kadia, Bernard Paquito
    Asian Journal of Psychiatry.2024; 101: 104191.     CrossRef
  • A study about the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics, spirituality, and mental health among emerging adults in metro Manila: findings on higher risk for mental health conditions among LGBTQ+ emerging adults
    Penelope M. Wong, Jasmine Eve C. Ong, Jasper S. Chua, Annika Shanice C. See, Rowalt Alibudbud
    Frontiers in Sociology.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Leveraging critical race theory to produce equitable climate change adaptation
    Kieren Rudge
    Nature Climate Change.2023; 13(7): 623.     CrossRef
  • Mental health service, training, promotion, and research during typhoons: Climate change experiences from the Philippines
    Rowalt Alibudbud
    Asian Journal of Psychiatry.2023; 86: 103673.     CrossRef
Original Articles
Sleep Duration, Comorbidities, and Mortality in Korean Health Examinees: A Prospective Cohort Study
Sukhong Min, Woo-Kyoung Shin, Katherine De la Torre, Dan Huang, Hyung-Suk Yoon, Aesun Shin, Ji-Yeob Choi, Daehee Kang
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(5):458-466.   Published online September 26, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.23.311
  • 3,170 View
  • 111 Download
  • 1 Web of Science
  • 1 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDFSupplementary Material
Objectives
The association between long sleep duration and mortality is frequently attributed to the confounding influence of comorbidities. Nevertheless, past efforts to account for comorbidities have yielded inconsistent outcomes. The objective of this study was to evaluate this relationship using a large prospective cohort in Korea.
Methods
The study included 114 205 participants from the Health Examinees Study, who were followed for a median of 9.1 years. A composite comorbidity score was developed to summarize the effects of 21 diseases. Using Cox proportional hazards regression, hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality associated with sleep duration were estimated. These estimates were adjusted for socio-demographic factors, lifestyle factors, body mass index, and comorbidity score. Additionally, a stratified analysis by subgroups with and without comorbidities was conducted.
Results
Throughout the follow-up period, 2675 deaths were recorded. After all adjustments, an association was observed between a sleep duration of 8 hours or more and all-cause mortality (HR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.20). However, no such association was detected in the stratified analysis for the subgroups based on comorbidity status.
Conclusions
Long sleep duration was found to be associated with all-cause mortality among Koreans, even after adjusting for comorbidities. Additional studies are required to explore the mechanism underlying the association between sleep duration and major causes of mortality.
Summary
Korean summary
- 한국의 대규모 코호트 자료를 이용, 긴 수면 시간과 사망률 간의 연관성이 동반 상병으로 인한 교란 효과로 인한 것인지를 검토하였다. - 수면 시간과 총 사망률, 암 사망률, 심혈관질환 사망률 간의 연관성을 확인하였고, 이 중 총 사망률과 긴 수면 시간이 동반 상병 지수로 보정 한 뒤에도 유의한 연관성을 보였다.
Key Message
Using a large prospective cohort in Korea, the association between long sleep duration and mortality was evaluated, after adjusting for the confounding influence of comorbidities. When 114,205 participants from the Health Examinees Study were followed for a median of 9.1 years, sleep duration of 8 hours or more were found to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR, 1.10; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.20). Additional studies are required to explore the mechanism underlying the association between sleep duration and major causes of mortality.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Non-linear association of sleep duration with osteoarthritis among U.S. middle-aged and older adults
    Guoliang Ma, Bo Xu, Zhizhuang Wang, Weili Duan, Xin Chen, Liguo Zhu, Bowen Yang, Dian Zhang, Xiaokuan Qin, He Yin, Xu Wei
    BMC Public Health.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
Excess Deaths in Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020-2022
So-Jin Im, Ji-Yeon Shin, Duk-Hee Lee
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(5):480-489.   Published online August 20, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.254
  • 6,634 View
  • 323 Download
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDFSupplementary Material
Objectives
Excess deaths, an indicator that compares total mortality rates before and during a pandemic, offer a comprehensive view of the pandemic’s impact. However, discrepancies may arise from variations in estimating expected deaths. This study aims to compare excess deaths in Korea during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic using 3 methods and to analyze patterns using the most appropriate method.
Methods
Expected deaths from 2020 to 2022 were estimated using mortality data from 2015-2019 as reference years. This estimation employed 3 approaches: (1) simple average, (2) age-adjusted average, and (3) age-adjusted linear regression. Excess deaths by age, gender, and cause of death were also presented.
Results
The number of excess deaths varied depending on the estimation method used, reaching its highest point with the simple average and its lowest with the age-adjusted average. Age-adjusted linear regression, which accounts for both the aging population and declining mortality rates, was considered most appropriate. Using this model, excess deaths were estimated at 0.3% for 2020, 4.0% for 2021, and 20.7% for 2022. Excess deaths surged among individuals in their 20s throughout the pandemic, largely attributed to a rise in self-harm and suicide. Additionally, the results indicated sharp increases in deaths associated with “endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases” and “symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.”
Conclusions
Substantial variations in excess deaths were evident based on estimation method, with a notable increase in 2022. The heightened excess deaths among young adults and specific causes underscore key considerations for future pandemic responses.
Summary
Korean summary
초과 사망은 팬데믹 영향을 종합적으로 평가하는 핵심 지표로 잘 알려져 있으나, 추정 방법에 따라 결과가 다양한 것으로 보고되고 있다. 코로나19 팬데믹동안 흔하게 사용된 3가지 방법 – 단순 평균, 연령보정 평균, 연령 보정 선형 회귀식-을 이용하여 초과사망을 추정하였을 때, 추정 방법에 따라서 초과사망에 큰 차이가 있었다. 3가지 방법 중 인구 고령화와 사망률 감소 추이를 고려한 연령 보정 선형 회귀식이 가장 적절한 것으로 판단되었으며, 이 방법을 이용한 한국의 초과 사망은 2020년 0.3%, 2021년 4.0%, 2022년 20.7%로 추정되었다. 또한 팬데믹 전 기간 동안 20대 초과 사망이 급증했는데 이는 주로 자해와 자살의 증가로 인한 것이었으며, '내분비, 영양 및 대사 질환' 및 ' 달리 분류되지 않은 증상, 징후와 임상 및 검사의 이상소견”으로 인한 초과사망도 급증하였다.
Key Message
● Excess deaths, a comprehensive indicator of the pandemic’s impact, varied by estimation method.
● Using an age-adjusted linear regression approach, which considers an aging population and declining mortality rates, excess deaths in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic were estimated at 0.3% for 2020, 4.0% for 2021, and 20.7% for 2022.
● Excess deaths surged among individuals in their 20s throughout the pandemic, mainly due to increased self-harm and suicide, alongside a sharp rise in deaths related to ‘endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases’, and ‘symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified’.
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Adolescent Pregnancy Among an Indigenous Ethnic Group in Rural Nepal: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Kusumsheela Bhatta, Pratiksha Pathak, Madhusudan Subedi
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(3):269-278.   Published online April 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.023
  • 3,244 View
  • 339 Download
  • 1 Web of Science
  • 1 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
The Chepang people, an indigenous ethnic group in Nepal, experience substantial marginalization and socioeconomic disadvantages, making their communities among the most vulnerable in the region. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in the Chepang communities of Raksirang Rural Municipality, Makwanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2022 to April 2023 among 231 Chepang women selected using simple random sampling from Raksirang Rural Municipality. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for interviewing the mothers. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed, using odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Variables with a variation inflation factor of more than 2 and a p-value of more than 0.25 were excluded from the final model.
Results
The study revealed that the prevalence rate of adolescent pregnancy among Chepang women was 71.4% (95% CI, 65.14 to 77.16). A large percentage of participants (72.7%) were married before the age of 18 years. Poor knowledge of adolescent pregnancy (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 10.3; 95% CI, 8.42 to 14.87), unplanned pregnancy (aOR, 13.3; 95% CI, 10.76 to 19.2), and lack of sex education (aOR, 6.57; 95% CI, 3.85 to 11.27) were significantly associated with adolescent pregnancy.
Conclusions
The prevalence of adolescent pregnancy among the Chepang community was high. These findings highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the potential consequences of adolescent pregnancy and implementing comprehensive sexuality education programs for preventing adolescent pregnancies within this community.
Summary
Key Message
This community-based cross-sectional study found that adolescent pregnancy was highly prevalent (71.4%) among the Chepang community, an indigenous and marginalized ethnic group in Nepal. Key contributing factors included poor knowledge of adolescent pregnancy, unplanned pregnancies, and a lack of sex education. The findings highlighted the urgent need for targeted awareness campaigns and comprehensive sexuality education programs to address and reduce adolescent pregnancies in this vulnerable community.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Letter to the Editor: Teenage Pregnancy in the Philippines: Effects and Interventions
    Dalmacito A. Cordero
    Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health.2024; 57(3): 304.     CrossRef
Scoping Review
Pre-pregnancy Diet to Maternal and Child Health Outcome: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence
Fadila Wirawan, Desak Gede Arie Yudhantari, Aghnaa Gayatri
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(2):111-127.   Published online March 13, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.22.472
  • 5,594 View
  • 259 Download
  • 3 Web of Science
  • 3 Crossref
AbstractAbstract PDFSupplementary Material
Objectives
Pre-pregnancy diet has an important role in preparing for healthy generation. However, evidence on this issue has been scarce. A scoping review synthesising current evidence will support the demand to map ‘what has been researched’ on pre-pregnancy diet and maternal and child health.
Methods
Systematic search was performed using PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, and Study design) framework in electronic databases. Articles were screened for eligibility, summarized, and the quality was assessed using the National Institute of Health assessment tool. The review structure complies with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews guide.
Results
Forty-two articles were included after full-text screening. Twenty-five studies were in high-income countries (HICs), six in each upper-middle income, five in lower-middle income countries (LMICs), and one in low-income countries (LIC). Based on the regions: North America (n=16), Europe (n=5), South America (n=4), Australia (n=4), Asia (n=5), Middle East (n=2), and sub-Saharan Africa (n=1). The two-most observed diet-related exposures were dietary pattern (n=17) and dietary quality (n=12). The most assessed outcome was gestational diabetes mellitus (n=28) and fetal and newborn anthropometry (n=7). The average quality score±standard deviation was 70±18%.
Conclusions
Research related to pre-pregnancy diet is still concentrated in HICs. The context of diet may vary; therefore, future research is encouraged in LMICs and LICs context, and Mediterranean, South-East Asia, Pacific, and African regions. Some maternal and child nutrition-related morbidity, such as anemia and micronutrient deficiencies, have not been discussed. Research on these aspects will benefit to fill in the gaps related to pre-pregnancy diet and maternal and child health.
Summary

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Maternal pre-pregnancy diet and prenatal depression: the mediating role of pre-pregnancy weight status and prenatal inflammation
    Elnaz Vaghef-Mehrabani, Rhonda C. Bell, Catherine J. Field, Megan Jarman, Jenna L. Evanchuk, Nicole Letourneau, Gerald F. Giesbrecht
    British Journal of Nutrition.2024; 132(2): 115.     CrossRef
  • Maternal Dietary Strategies for Improving Offspring Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Health: A Scoping Review
    You-Lin Tain, Chien-Ning Hsu
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences.2024; 25(18): 9788.     CrossRef
  • Role of Human Milk Microbiota in Infant Neurodevelopment: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications
    Valentina Biagioli, Vincenzo Sortino, Raffaele Falsaperla, Pasquale Striano
    Children.2024; 11(12): 1476.     CrossRef
Special Article
An Introduction to Causal Mediation Analysis With a Comparison of 2 R Packages
Sangmin Byeon, Woojoo Lee
J Prev Med Public Health. 2023;56(4):303-311.   Published online July 31, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.23.189
  • 6,741 View
  • 368 Download
  • 5 Web of Science
  • 6 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDFSupplementary Material
Traditional mediation analysis, which relies on linear regression models, has faced criticism due to its limited suitability for cases involving different types of variables and complex covariates, such as interactions. This can result in unclear definitions of direct and indirect effects. As an alternative, causal mediation analysis using the counterfactual framework has been introduced to provide clearer definitions of direct and indirect effects while allowing for more flexible modeling methods. However, the conceptual understanding of this approach based on the counterfactual framework remains challenging for applied researchers. To address this issue, the present article was written to highlight and illustrate the definitions of causal estimands, including controlled direct effect, natural direct effect, and natural indirect effect, based on the key concept of nested counterfactuals. Furthermore, we recommend using 2 R packages, ‘medflex’ and ‘mediation’, to perform causal mediation analysis and provide public health examples. The article also offers caveats and guidelines for accurate interpretation of the results.
Summary
Korean summary
전통적 매개분석은 여러 유형의 변수 혹은 복잡한 상호작용을 포함할 경우, 직접 및 간접효과의 정의가 불분명하다는 비판에 직면해왔다. 이에 대한 대안으로서 인과매개분석은 반사실적 개념에 기반하여 직접 및 간접효과를 명료하게 정의하며 유연한 모델링을 가능하게 한다. 다만 이 새로운 접근의 주요 개념을 응용 연구자들이 이해하는 데에는 다소 어려운 측면이 있다. 이러한 점에서 이 논문에서는 중첩된 반사실적 변수에 기반한 인과적 모수의 정의를 상술하고 인과매개분석을 위한 대표적인 R 패키지인 medflex 및 mediation을 활용하여 공공 보건 사례에 대한 분석 실례 및 유의사항을 제공하였다.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Sleep as a possible mediator in the association of mental health parameters with cardiovascular health indices in women: exploratory analyses from the Heart SCORE Study
    Ida T. Fonkoue, Milena Silva, Susan B. Racette, Sandra E. Safo, Lisa de las Fuentes, Dawn Lowe, Imo A. Ebong, Daniel Buysse, Steven E. Reis, Anum Saeed
    Menopause.2025; 32(2): 142.     CrossRef
  • The U-shaped association of fasting plasma glucose to HbA1c ratio with mortality in diabetic and prediabetic populations: the mediating role of systemic immune-inflammation index
    Ming Yang, Qing Shangguan, Guobo Xie, Guotai Sheng, Jingqi Yang
    Frontiers in Endocrinology.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Health literacy and frailty: the mediating role of instrumental activities of daily living
    Keisuke Nakamura, Tomohiro Sasaki, Yoshiharu Yokokawa, Shinobu Yokouchi
    Psychogeriatrics.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Social class and moral judgment: a process dissociation perspective
    Andreas Tutic, Friederike Haiser, Ivar Krumpal
    Frontiers in Sociology.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Mortality Benefits of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Coronary Artery Disease Are Mediated by Comprehensive Risk Factor Modification: A Retrospective Cohort Study
    Codie R. Rouleau, Daniele Chirico, Stephen B. Wilton, Matthew K. MacDonald, Tianqi Tao, Ross Arena, Tavis Campbell, Sandeep Aggarwal
    Journal of the American Heart Association.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
  • Phenotypic age mediates effects of Life's Essential 8 on reduced mortality risk in US adults
    Yuxuan Zhao, Haiming Yang, Rong Jiao, Yueqing Wang, Meng Xiao, Mingyu Song, Huan Yu, Chunxiao Liao, Yuanjie Pang, Wenjing Gao, Tao Huang, Canqing Yu, Jun Lv, Shengxu Li, Lu Qi, Liming Li, Dianjianyi Sun
    Precision Clinical Medicine.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
Original Article
The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Services in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study on Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives
Sharmin Parveen, Md. Shahriar Mahbub, Nasreen Nahar, K. A. M. Morshed, Nourin Rahman, Ezzat Tanzila Evana, Nazia Islam, Abu Said Md. Juel Miah
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(4):356-369.   Published online June 9, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.081
  • 2,867 View
  • 303 Download
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
The objective of this study was to explore healthcare providers’ experiences in managing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its impact on healthcare services.
Methods
A qualitative study was conducted with 34 healthcare professionals across 15 districts in Bangladesh. Among the participants, 24 were health managers or administrators stationed at the district or upazila (sub-district) level, and 10 were clinicians providing care to patients with COVID-19. The telephone interviews were conducted in Bangla, audio-recorded, transcribed, and then translated into English. Data were analyzed thematically.
Results
Most interviewees identified a range of issues within the health system. These included unpreparedness, challenges in segregating COVID-19 patients, maintaining isolation and home quarantine, a scarcity of intensive care unit beds, and ensuring continuity of service for non-COVID-19 patients. The limited availability of personal protective equipment, a shortage of human resources, and logistical challenges, such as obtaining COVID-19 tests, were frequently cited as barriers to managing the pandemic. Additionally, changes in the behavior of health service seekers, particularly increased aggression, were reported. The primary motivating factor for healthcare providers was the willingness to continue providing health services, rather than financial incentives.
Conclusions
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique set of challenges for health systems, while also providing valuable lessons in managing a public health crisis. To effectively address future health crises, it is crucial to resolve a myriad of issues within the health system, including the inequitable distribution of human resources and logistical challenges.
Summary
Key Message
This qualitative study explored healthcare providers' perspectives on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare services. Issues within the health system, such as a lack of skilled human resources, insufficient critical care facilities, low coverage of COVID-19 tests, inadequate logistical support, poor health behaviors and practices among health service seekers posed barriers to managing the pandemic at different healthcare levels. Ensuring personal protection for health professionals in the face of a novel disease presented a significant challenge. Increasing resource allocation and developing the capacity of healthcare providers were identified as potential solutions.
Review
Potential Increasing Trend in Schizophrenia Relapse Prevention in the Past 40 Years: A Bibliometric Analysis
Isymiarni Syarif, Hasnawati Amqam, Saidah Syamsuddin, Veni Hadju, Syamsiar Russeng, Yusran Amir
J Prev Med Public Health. 2024;57(5):421-434.   Published online August 26, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.24.201
  • 2,580 View
  • 371 Download
  • 1 Web of Science
  • 1 Crossref
AbstractAbstract AbstractSummary PDF
Objectives
Schizophrenia is an organic disease and a severe mental disorder with a relatively high risk of relapse. The rising rate of schizophrenia relapse has motivated researchers and academics to innovate and develop interventions aimed at relapse prevention. This bibliometric study sought to examine the publication trends in schizophrenia relapse prevention from 1973 to 2023, assess the contribution of international collaborations across various journals, identify the most influential authors and articles, and forecast future developments in this field.
Methods
The study included 683 articles obtained from the Scopus database, analyzed using VOSviewer software, and visualized with Tableau.
Results
Reports of schizophrenia relapse prevention strategies have increased significantly over the last 3 decades. However, fluctuations persist, as evidenced by the annual number of publications ranging from 25 to 40 within the past 5 years. Nevertheless, this increasing trend underscores the sustained interest in this area of research. Regarding contribution size, the United States produced the largest volume of publications on this subject. John M. Kane authored the most articles, while Stefan Leucht exhibited the highest h-index. Frequently used keywords in this field include “relapse AND schizophrenia” AND “prevention.”
Conclusions
These results represent an important reference for determining the current state of research on schizophrenia relapse prevention and future research directions.
Summary
Key Message
- Significant Growth in Schizophrenia Relapse Research: The study revealed a notable increase in research on schizophrenia relapse prevention over the past 40 years.
- Key Contributions: The United States is identified as the largest contributor to this body of research, with John M. Kane being the most prolific author.
- Effective Prevention Strategies: Family interventions, the use of digital technology, and antipsychotic treatments are highlighted as the primary strategies to prevent relapse.
- Bibliometric Approach: A bibliometric analysis of 683 articles provides insights into key trends, collaborations, and research directions for future studies on schizophrenia relapse prevention.

Citations

Citations to this article as recorded by  
  • Knowledge mapping of telemedicine in urology in the past 20 years: A bibliometric analysis (2004–2024)
    Na Zeng, Mei-Cheng Liu, Xing-Yu Zhong, Shao-Gang Wang, Qi-Dong Xia
    DIGITAL HEALTH.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

JPMPH : Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
TOP