A cross-sectional study exploring the predictors of herpes zoster vaccination for people aged over 50 years old in Chaoyang district, Beijing by Jiao Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Bin Jia, Yunhua Bai, Zhen Li, Fang Liu, Yingxue Hu, Xiaojing Guo, Jianxin Ma, Shuming Li, Qian Shi

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¿Jóvenes y cuentos tradicionales? Estudio exploratorio en la enseñanza superior / ¿Young people and traditional tales? Exploratory study in higher education by Paulo Costa, Ângela Balça

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The impact of weight loss interventions on disordered eating symptoms in people with overweight and obesity: a systematic review & meta-analysisResearch in context by Elena Tsompanaki, Dimitrios A. Koutoukidis, Gina Wren, Heather Tong, Annika Theodoulou, Danni Wang, Rebecca J. Park, Susan A. Jebb, Paul Aveyard

“…Summary: Background: It is unclear whether weight loss interventions worsen disordered eating in people living with overweight/obesity. We aimed to systematically evaluate the association between weight loss interventions and disordered eating. …”
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Young people and parent or carers views on type 2 diabetes mellitus care in England and Wales: analysis of parent and patient-reported measures survey by Pooja Sachdev, Katherine Hawton, Hannah Hickingbotham

“…Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children and young people (CYP) is increasing in the UK and worldwide. …”
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An App-Based Intervention With Behavioral Support to Promote Brisk Walking in People Diagnosed With Breast, Prostate, or Colorectal Cancer (APPROACH): Process Evaluation Study by Fiona Kennedy, Susan Smith, Rebecca J Beeken, Caroline Buck, Sarah Williams, Charlene Martin, Phillippa Lally, Abi Fisher

“… BackgroundThe APPROACH pilot study explored the feasibility and acceptability of an app (NHS Active 10) with brief, habit-based, behavioral support calls and print materials intended to increase brisk walking in people diagnosed with cancer. ObjectiveFollowing UK Medical Research Council guidelines, this study assessed the implementation of the intervention, examined the mechanisms of impact, and identified contextual factors influencing engagement. …”
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Examining the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexually Transmitted Infections in People Living With HIV/AIDS at a Community Health Center in Bandung City, Indonesia by Nuraeni S, Alfian SD, Puspitasari IM

“…Sani Nuraeni,1,* Sofa Dewi Alfian,2,3 Irma Melyani Puspitasari2,3,* 1Master of Pharmacy Program, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia; 2Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia; 3Center of Excellence for Pharmaceutical Care Innovation (PHARCI), Universitas Padjajdjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Irma Melyani Puspitasari, Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Indonesia, Tel +62 22 84288888 Ext 3510, Email irma.melyani@unpad.ac.idPurpose: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated factors among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA) registered in a community health center (CHC) with HIV/AIDS support and treatment services in Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study that included all PLWHA data from medical records registered in a CHC with HIV/AIDS support and treatment services was conducted in Bandung City, Indonesia, between March 2019 and March 2024. …”
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“For the benefit and enjoyment of the people”: from wilderness icons to National Geographic’s bear’s-eye views on the occasion of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary by Chiara Salari

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Clinical Features and Changes in Insulin Requirements in People with Type 2 Diabetes Requiring Insulin When Hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2 Infection by Antonella Corcillo, Aaisha Saqib, Niruthika Sithamparanathan, Amina Khanam, Jamal Williams, Abhiti Gulati, Dulmini Kariyawasam, Janaka Karalliedde

“…A single-centre study of 113 people with T2DM who were not on insulin before their admission for SARS-CoV-2 infection. …”
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Irisin: A Potential Link between Physical Exercise and Metabolism—An Observational Study in Differently Trained Subjects, from Elite Athletes to Sedentary People by Stefano Benedini, Elena Dozio, Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Elena Vianello, Giuseppe Banfi, Ileana Terruzzi, Livio Luzi, Massimiliano Marco Corsi Romanelli

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Magnitude of Preterm Birth and Its Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study at Butajira Hospital, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, Ethiopia by Ritbano Ahmed Abdo, Hassen Mosa Halil, Muhammed Abdu Muhammed, Mohammed Sultan Karebo

“…The purpose is to find the magnitude of preterm birth and its associated factors among newborns delivered at Butajira Hospital, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region, Ethiopia. Methods. This hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 304 maternity cards using the systematic sampling method during May 1_21 in 2019. …”
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Undernutrition and associated factors among incarcerated people in Bahir Dar and Finote Selam prison sites, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Hiwot Tesfa, Alemayehu Tarekegn, Mulunesh Alemayehu, Habtamu Temesgen, Hunegnaw Almaw Derseh

“…Background Prison is designed with punishment, correction and rehabilitation to the community in mind and these goals may conflict with the aims of healthcare. Incarcerated peoples’ dependency on the prison-limited food menu, inadequate meal provision and poor-quality food increases the risk of malnutrition.Objective To assess the magnitude of undernutrition and associated factors among incarcerated people, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019.Design An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Bahir Dar and Finote Selam prison sites, in Northwest Ethiopia.Methods This study was conducted from 18 March 2019 to 18 April 2019. 475 systematically selected incarcerated people from each prison site were included in this study. …”
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Understanding barriers to young people’s utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services in Asia-Pacific countries: a qualitative systematic review and thematic synthesis by Daniel Mackay, Benjamin Gregory, Evi Germeni, Watcharakorn Riabroi

“…The goal of this study was to identify and synthesise published qualitative research on factors affecting young people’s utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries.Methods We systematically searched five electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science) for qualitative studies reporting the experiences, attitudes and views of young people (aged 10–24 years) regarding the utilisation of SRH services in Asia-Pacific countries. …”
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Fire Evacuation Process Using Both Elevators and Staircases for Aging People: Simulation Case Study on Personnel Distribution in High-Rise Nursing Home by Yameng Chen, Chen Wang, Jeffrey Boon Hui Yap, Heng Li, Hong Song Hu, Chih-Cheng Chen, Kuei-Kuei Lai

“…Categorizing elderly people on each floor according to their physical conditions could reduce the evacuation time than randomly distributing them.…”
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Barriers and Facilitators of User Engagement With Digital Mental Health Interventions for People With Psychosis or Bipolar Disorder: Systematic Review and Best-Fit Framework Synthesis by Emily Eisner, Sophie Faulkner, Stephanie Allan, Hannah Ball, Daniela Di Basilio, Jennifer Nicholas, Aansha Priyam, Paul Wilson, Xiaolong Zhang, Sandra Bucci

“… BackgroundDigital mental health interventions (DMHIs) to monitor and improve the health of people with psychosis or bipolar disorder show promise; however, user engagement is variable, and integrated clinical use is low. …”
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Changes in Tolaki People Burial in Southeast Sulawesi: From Boat-Shaped Grave Coffin (Soronga) to Boat-Shaped Islamic Tomb (Koburu Bangga) by Syahrun Syahrun, Basrin Melamba

“…The first burial system of Tolaki people in prehistoric times and ancient times adopted boat-shaped grave coffin known as soronga or oduni. …”
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Dysregulation of c-Jun (JUN) and FBJ murine osteosarcoma viral oncogene homolog B (FOSB) in obese people and their predictive values for metabolic syndrome by Chenxi Yang, Yi Chen, Guangfeng Tang, Tongtong Shen, Li Li

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A descriptive study of blood pressure in people with self-reported substance use seeking health care in region F, Johannesburg, South Africa by K.E. Oladimeji, S. Gumede, A. Nyatela, S. Nonyukela, R. Mohale, S.T. Lalla-Edward, D. Dwarka

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Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review by Kara Whitlock, Zahra Premji, Ashley Mollison, Carolina Posada, Mauricio Arias-Rojas, Charlotte Futcher, Kelli I. Stajduhar

“…Methods This study aimed to review the available literature on the experiences of grief and bereavement among workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage. A rapid scoping review was conducted following the JBI scoping review methodology. …”
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Indigenous and non-Indigenous people experiencing homelessness and mental illness in two Canadian cities: A retrospective analysis and implications for culturally informed action by Brittany Bingham, Akm Moniruzzaman, Michelle Patterson, Jino Distasio, Jitender Sareen, John O’Neil, Julian M Somers

“…Objectives Indigenous people in Canada are not only over-represented among the homeless population but their pathways to homelessness may differ from those of non-Indigenous people. …”
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Health inequalities for older people from minority ethnic groups receiving palliative care and end of life care: A scoping review protocol. by Narin Aker, Rachael Frost, Kate Walters, Emily West, Nathan Davies

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The proposed scoping review aims to explore international literature on how older people from minority ethnic groups engage with and utilise palliative and end of life care, investigate the barriers and facilitators, and compare how this varies between ethnicities and health conditions.…”
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