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View article: Prevalence of suicide attempts and related factors among adolescents in Taiwan using a nationally representative survey
Prevalence of suicide attempts and related factors among adolescents in Taiwan using a nationally representative survey Open
It is essential to consider gender differences in preventive measures. Appropriate interventions should be tailored to address both predispositions and stress unique to each gender, ensuring that gender-specific risk factors are managed mo…
View article: Building the workforce’s capacity to support the digital transformation of public health: An environmental scan of training programs for digital technologies in public health (Preprint)
Building the workforce’s capacity to support the digital transformation of public health: An environmental scan of training programs for digital technologies in public health (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The digital transformation of public health highlights the growing need for new digital competencies to tackle evolving and contemporary public health challenges. While some public health institutions and schools worldwide have…
View article: Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
The purpose of this study was to identify the correlates of depressive symptoms and the prevalence of depression, distress, and demoralization among patients with cancer in Taiwan in relation to their sociodemographics. A cross-sectional s…
View article: The Effect of Oncology Nurse Navigation on Mental Health in Patients with Cancer in Taiwan: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
The Effect of Oncology Nurse Navigation on Mental Health in Patients with Cancer in Taiwan: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Open
In this study, we investigated the prevalence of mental health problems among patients with cancer and whether oncology nurse navigation improved their mental health outcomes and medical experience. In this randomized controlled clinical t…
View article: Determining cut-off values and predictors for the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale: comparison between clinical and school settings
Determining cut-off values and predictors for the Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale: comparison between clinical and school settings Open
Background Few previous studies have established Snaith–Hamilton Pleasure Scale (SHAPS) cut-off values using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis and applied these values to compare predictors of anhedonia between clinical and …
View article: Effect of oncology nurse navigation on mental health in patients with cancer in Taiwan: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Effect of oncology nurse navigation on mental health in patients with cancer in Taiwan: a randomized controlled clinical trial Open
Background Evidence shows that nurse navigation is effective for patients diagnosed with cancer. Research on the effects of oncology nurse navigation on mental health is ongoing, but few studies have investigated the impact of such interve…
View article: The mediating role of coping styles in the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and mental health problems: a cross-sectional study among nurses
The mediating role of coping styles in the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and mental health problems: a cross-sectional study among nurses Open
View article: Factors associated with intention to use self-sample collection for HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections among men who have sex with men in British Columbia, Canada
Factors associated with intention to use self-sample collection for HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections among men who have sex with men in British Columbia, Canada Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: What training and competencies are required for public health practitioners to support the digital transformation of public health? A rapid review
What training and competencies are required for public health practitioners to support the digital transformation of public health? A rapid review Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Stress and Fear of Covid-19 Infection among Nurses during the Covid-19 Pandemic, In Bengkalis District
Stress and Fear of Covid-19 Infection among Nurses during the Covid-19 Pandemic, In Bengkalis District Open
Nurses who provided care for patients infected with Covid-19 have experienced significant mental health issues due to increase workload, transfer infection, and limited psycho-social support access. This study aimed to analyse the stress a…
View article: Psychometric properties and cross-cultural adaptation of the Indonesian version of the Brief COPE in a sample of advanced cancer patients
Psychometric properties and cross-cultural adaptation of the Indonesian version of the Brief COPE in a sample of advanced cancer patients Open
The Brief COPE Inventory has been proven as acceptable psychometric properties to examine coping strategies among cancer patients. However, most psychometric testing studies have been carried out in Western countries, raising concerns abou…
View article: Psychological distress and problem list among patients with advanced cancer: A comparative study of Indonesia and Taiwan
Psychological distress and problem list among patients with advanced cancer: A comparative study of Indonesia and Taiwan Open
Background We assumed that patients in a country with lower economic development will have more psychological distress and problems than an economically stronger country. Therefore, the aims of this study were to determine whether advanced…
View article: Determinants of Positive and Negative Affect among Adolescents and Young Adults in Indonesia: A Population-Based Survey
Determinants of Positive and Negative Affect among Adolescents and Young Adults in Indonesia: A Population-Based Survey Open
Positive and negative affect are crucial for mental health. However, the determinant factors of positive and negative affect have yet to be examined between adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to explore the determinant factors …
View article: CN53 Psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the brief COPE in a sample of advanced cancer patients
CN53 Psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of the brief COPE in a sample of advanced cancer patients Open
View article: Associated factors of depression among young adults in Indonesia: A population-based longitudinal study
Associated factors of depression among young adults in Indonesia: A population-based longitudinal study Open
View article: Music, heart rate variability, and symptom clusters: a comparative study
Music, heart rate variability, and symptom clusters: a comparative study Open
View article: A15 A PROSPECTIVE, NON-INFERIORITY, MULTI-CENTER, RANDOMIZED TRIAL COMPARING COLONOSCOPY VS ORAL CAPSULE DELIVERED FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION (FMT) FOR RECURRENT CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION (RCDI)
A15 A PROSPECTIVE, NON-INFERIORITY, MULTI-CENTER, RANDOMIZED TRIAL COMPARING COLONOSCOPY VS ORAL CAPSULE DELIVERED FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANTATION (FMT) FOR RECURRENT CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION (RCDI) Open
BACKGROUND: FMT is highly effective in the treatment of RCDI. Delivery of FMT by upper route and lower routes has been utilized, achieving cure rate of at least 80%. However, the ideal route of delivering FMT has not been determined. AIMS:…
View article: Effect of Oral Capsule– vs Colonoscopy-Delivered Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Recurrent <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection
Effect of Oral Capsule– vs Colonoscopy-Delivered Fecal Microbiota Transplantation on Recurrent <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection Open
clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT02254811.
View article: Development and Validation of the Self-Awareness of Falls in Elderly Scale Among Elderly Inpatients
Development and Validation of the Self-Awareness of Falls in Elderly Scale Among Elderly Inpatients Open
The objectives of this study were to develop the Self-Awareness of Falls in Elderly (SAFE) scale and test its reliability and validity among elderly inpatients. A cross-sectional study design and convenience sampling were used to test the …
View article: Impact of Maspin Polymorphism rs2289520 G/C and Its Interaction with Gene to Gene, Alcohol Consumption Increase Susceptibility to Oral Cancer Occurrence
Impact of Maspin Polymorphism rs2289520 G/C and Its Interaction with Gene to Gene, Alcohol Consumption Increase Susceptibility to Oral Cancer Occurrence Open
G allele of Maspin rs2289520 polymorphism may be a factor that increases the susceptibility to oral cancer. The interactions of gene to oral cancer-related environmental risk factors have a synergetic effect that can further enhance oral c…
View article: Influential Factors for and Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients with Suicide-Related Behaviors: A National Record Study in Taiwan from 1997–2010
Influential Factors for and Outcomes of Hospitalized Patients with Suicide-Related Behaviors: A National Record Study in Taiwan from 1997–2010 Open
High-risk factors should be considered when devising suicide-prevention strategies.