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View article: Online Physical Education: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Health Perceptions and Professional Effectiveness of Physical Education Teachers
Online Physical Education: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Health Perceptions and Professional Effectiveness of Physical Education Teachers Open
The professional efficacy and health perceptions of physical education (PE) teachers, along with school characteristics, significantly impact their ability to navigate remote teaching challenges, maintain student engagement, and deliver in…
View article: Emotional resilience and sense of danger among doctors in hospitals during periods of heightened tensions and warfare in Israel
Emotional resilience and sense of danger among doctors in hospitals during periods of heightened tensions and warfare in Israel Open
Background The “Iron Swords” War beginning in October 2023 led to unprecedented levels of shock and trauma across Israel, significantly impacting the Israeli population and medical personnel. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the pe…
View article: Chronically ill patients’ perspectives on support services and activities of patient organizations
Chronically ill patients’ perspectives on support services and activities of patient organizations Open
Background Patient Organizations (POs) are an important support factor in helping chronically ill patients cope with their illness. Patient involvement in the management of their disease helps to achieve the best possible care for the pati…
View article: Health Maintenance Organization–mHealth Versus Face-to-Face Interaction for Health Care in Israel: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey Study
Health Maintenance Organization–mHealth Versus Face-to-Face Interaction for Health Care in Israel: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey Study Open
Background Health maintenance organization–mobile health (HMO-mHealth) services have a direct impact on patients’ daily lives, and HMOs regularly expand their range of mHealth services. HMO-mHealth apps are saving HMOs time and money, as s…
View article: Health Maintenance Organization–mHealth Versus Face-to-Face Interaction for Health Care in Israel: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey Study (Preprint)
Health Maintenance Organization–mHealth Versus Face-to-Face Interaction for Health Care in Israel: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Health maintenance organization–mobile health (HMO-mHealth) services have a direct impact on patients’ daily lives, and HMOs regularly expand their range of mHealth services. HMO-mHealth apps are saving HMOs time and money, as …
View article: The effects of the Friendship Online Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and well‐being among at‐risk youth
The effects of the Friendship Online Intervention Program on physical activity, substance abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, and well‐being among at‐risk youth Open
Introduction At‐risk youth are those who are currently or potentially exposed to physical, mental, or emotional danger. The Friendship Online Intervention Program (FOIP) was created to encourage physical activity (PA) and reduce risky beha…
View article: Medical and social factors influencing the utilization of healthcare services among older adults in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown
Medical and social factors influencing the utilization of healthcare services among older adults in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown Open
Background The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly impacted older adults. However, most older communities focused on the medical issues. The aims of this study were to identify the medical and social factors linked …
View article: Health promotion programs in prison: attendance and role in promoting physical activity and subjective health status
Health promotion programs in prison: attendance and role in promoting physical activity and subjective health status Open
Introduction Maintaining an inmate’s health can serve as a challenge due to unhealthy background, risky behavior, and long imprisonment. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of participation in health promotion activities among Israe…
View article: Academic distress among undergraduate students during COVID-19: the relevance of SES and help-seeking behaviors
Academic distress among undergraduate students during COVID-19: the relevance of SES and help-seeking behaviors Open
Introduction Academic distress has been frequently reported following the COVID-19 pandemic. This study estimates academic distress among undergraduate students, characterizes its nature in relation to economic, social, and health indicato…
View article: Cardiovascular risk profiles clusters among children and adolescents with disabilities
Cardiovascular risk profiles clusters among children and adolescents with disabilities Open
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a precursor for disabilities and death worldwide. Being overweight or obese in combination with physical inactivity and smoking habits may increase the risk for CVD and other health problems suc…
View article: Socio-demographic characteristics and their relation to medical service consumption among elderly in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 as compared to the corresponding period in 2019
Socio-demographic characteristics and their relation to medical service consumption among elderly in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 as compared to the corresponding period in 2019 Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the isolation of the population in Israel, including the elderly. The present study aimed to compare the consumption of medical services among adults over the age of 65 in Israel at the time of the …
View article: Chronically ill Patients’ Perspectives on Support Services and Activities of Patient Organizations
Chronically ill Patients’ Perspectives on Support Services and Activities of Patient Organizations Open
Background:Evidence suggests that Patient Organizations (POs) are an important support factor in chronically ill patients' coping with their illness. This support differs significantly in topic, type, and style from the physician support, …
View article: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Examining Alcohol Consumption among Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Biopsychosocial Approach to Examining Alcohol Consumption among Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This study investigated the relationship between biopsychosocial characteristics (age, sex, self-rated health, mental health, parental socio-economic status, family support, teacher support, peer support) and alcohol consumption (weekly al…
View article: The Effects of a Physical Activity Online Intervention Program on Resilience, Perceived Social Support, Psychological Distress and Concerns among At-Risk Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Effects of a Physical Activity Online Intervention Program on Resilience, Perceived Social Support, Psychological Distress and Concerns among At-Risk Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: COVID-19 restrictions have led to social isolation affecting youth’s health, particularly at-risk youth. Objectives: We examined whether an online mentoring health intervention (OMHI) would strengthen characteristics that can p…
View article: Social Factors Contributing to Healthcare Service Requirements during the First COVID-19 Lockdown among Older Adults
Social Factors Contributing to Healthcare Service Requirements during the First COVID-19 Lockdown among Older Adults Open
This study examined social characteristics and their relations to healthcare service demand among older adults during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The sample was based on a cohort of 103,955 adults over the age of 65. A general ind…
View article: Risk Behaviors, Family Support, and Emotional Health among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel
Risk Behaviors, Family Support, and Emotional Health among Adolescents during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Israel Open
We investigated the prevalence of risk behaviors among Israeli adolescents (tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, drug use) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Associations between different risk behaviors were examined and so was whether specif…
View article: Socio-demographic characteristics and their relation to medical service consumption among elderly in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared to the corresponding period in 2019
Socio-demographic characteristics and their relation to medical service consumption among elderly in Israel during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 compared to the corresponding period in 2019 Open
Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the isolation of the population in Israel, including the elderly, some of whom are chronically ill. The present study examines the consumption of medical services among adults over the age of 65 in …
View article: Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Profiles Clusters among Mediterranean Adolescents across Seven Countries
Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Profiles Clusters among Mediterranean Adolescents across Seven Countries Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally and are partially due to the inability to control modifiable lifestyle risk factors. The aim of this study was to analyze the profiles of adolescents from seven Medi…
View article: Cost-Effectiveness Threshold for Healthcare: Justification and Quantification
Cost-Effectiveness Threshold for Healthcare: Justification and Quantification Open
Every public health expenditure, including the one that saves lives or extends life expectancy of particular persons (target population), bears a cost. Although cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is routinely performed in health policy, eth…
View article: The Mediated Role of Credibility on Information Sources and Patient Awareness toward Patient Rights
The Mediated Role of Credibility on Information Sources and Patient Awareness toward Patient Rights Open
Although patient rights are an important issue, this remains an understudied research area. Patients are unaware of their rights, lacking control of health care treatments they might deserve. This can contribute to sustaining inequality as…
View article: Cost-Effectiveness Threshold for Healthcare and Safety: Justification and Quantification
Cost-Effectiveness Threshold for Healthcare and Safety: Justification and Quantification Open
Every public expenditure, including saving lives or extending life expectancy of particular persons (target population), has unwanted but unavoidable side effects of statistical shortening of life expectancy of the general public. Therefor…
View article: From Substance to Skill: Student Perspective on Caring
From Substance to Skill: Student Perspective on Caring Open
Background: Nursing professionals unanimously agree that caring is the professional core, reflecting its uniqueness and distinguishing it from other health professions. The perception of caring seems to be changing with time along with nur…
View article: Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study
Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barri…
View article: Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study
Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barri…
View article: Characteristics Related to Choice of Obstetrician-Gynecologist among Women of Ethiopian Descent in Israel
Characteristics Related to Choice of Obstetrician-Gynecologist among Women of Ethiopian Descent in Israel Open
Background: Patient satisfaction with the quality of health care services is complex with many known factors impacting upon satisfaction, among them the choice of physician. Previous studies examined characteristics of a woman’s choice of …
View article: Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study
Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study Open
Background : Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barr…
View article: Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study
Barriers in Implementing the Dying Patient Law: The Israeli Experience - A Qualitative Study Open
Background Coping with end-of-life issues is a major challenge for governments and health systems. Despite progress in legislation, many barriers exist to its full implementation. This study is aimed at identifying these end-of-life barrie…
View article: Attitudes of Nurses Towards Searching Online for Medical Information for Personal Health Needs: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study
Attitudes of Nurses Towards Searching Online for Medical Information for Personal Health Needs: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study Open
Background Use of online clinical health care information has become part of the skill set required by medical teams. Nurses believe that information quality and availability affect nursing care and methods. However, nurses tend not to exp…