Do community-based digital health inclusion programmes contribute to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged population groups?: a qualitative study of experiences of a city-... by Shoba Poduval, Lily Arnold, Emma Carta, Danielle Nimmons, Irene Stratton, Michael Shaw, Katherine Bradbury, Fiona Stevenson

“…Impacts on service-users include improved social and emotional resilience and basic digital skills. Health system-level barriers to digital health services, such as inconsistency in service provision, were also identified. …”
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Predictive role of modifiable factors in stroke: an umbrella review by Yue Wang, Lu Wen, Xiaotong Wang, Man Liang, Fanxin Zeng, Yuetian Yang, Fangfang Nie, Mengke Shang, Na Ta, Lanxin Ou, Zhibin Yang, Wanyang Liu

“…No publication bias existed, except only one study which could be explained by reporting bias.Discussion Diet with rich macronutrients and micronutrients, healthy dietary patterns and favourable physical, emotional health and environmental management should be promoted to decrease the burden of stroke.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021249921.…”
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Describing quality of life trajectories in young Hispanic women with breast cancer: 5-year results from a large prospective cohort by Bryan F. Vaca-Cartagena, Ana S. Ferrigno Guajardo, Hatem A. Azim Jr, Federico Rotolo, Antonio Olivas-Martinez, Alejandra Platas, Alan Fonseca, Fernanda Mesa-Chavez, Marlid Cruz-Ramos, Ana Rodriguez, Alejandro Mohar, Cynthia Villarreal-Garza

“…Throughout the disease, patients with a poor QoL experienced clinically significant impairment in emotional functioning, nausea and vomiting, and pain. …”
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Investigating the associations between personality functioning, cognitive biases, and (non-)perceptive clinical high-risk symptoms of psychosis in the community by Giulia Rinaldi, Stefan Lerch, Frauke Schultze-Lutter, Stefanie Julia Schmidt, Marialuisa Cavelti, Michael Kaess, Chantal Michel

“…In an exploratory analysis, personality functioning elements identity and self-direction, and cognitive biases dichotomous thinking, emotional reasoning, and catastrophizing, respectively, showed multifaceted associations with nonper-CHR-P-symptom likelihood and overall CHR-P-symptom expression. …”
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The effects of mother-infant bonding on children's strengths and difficulties by Tomoko Kawasaki, Yoshikazu Noda, Yoshiyuki Hirano, Akiko Kawanami, Kenichi Sakurai, Chisato Mori, Eiji Shimizu

“…Children in the “asocial” class had a low probability for all behaviors (emotional, conduct, hyperactivity, peer problems, and prosocial behaviors). …”
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Psychoeducation of higher education seekers with using of the resource-oriented model of stress resiliency in war conditions by V.V. Ogorenko, A.E. Nikolenko, T.Y. Shusterman, V.O. Kokashynskyi, A.B. Khotimska, M.H. Koren

“…In all participants of the comparison group, it was found that the “Cognitive strategy” modality, as in the main group, had a clear advantage over other modalities, and the lowest score was already observed for the “Emotions” modality. These results formed the basis for creating psychoeducational measures for stress resiliency among higher education seekers in wartime. …”
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The multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of paediatric chronic pain: a qualitative analysis through focus groups by Aldana Paola Ercolano, Sabrina Galvan, Tessa Louise Marchesan, Alessia Gavioli, Gerardo Papa, Mariarita Todaro, Lidia Berforini D’Aquino, Alessia Zanatta, Andrea Vianello

“…Pain, defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. …”
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Exploring the impact and mechanisms of behavioral activation on sleep disorders in colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial by Anlong Li, Runze Huang, Han Ge, Dajie Liu, Shaochun Liu, Yingxue Jia, Jiaying Chai, Xinyi Zheng, Lijun Liu, Chen Gan, Jian Xu, Ling Cheng, Mingjun Zhang, Huaidong Cheng

“…BA highlights the importance of activation, a strategy that encourages active participation in positive, meaningful activities to boost positive experiences and reduce negative emotions, which may have potential benefits for individuals with sleep disorders. …”
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Healing beyond bone: a qualitative study of the core decompression experience of physically active patients with stage II hip avascular necrosis by Mehmet Yiğit Gökmen, Habibe Sevim Gökmen, Mesut Uluöz, Özhan Pazarcı, Alaaddin Levent Özgözen, Ender Ali Uluç, Osman Çiloğlu

“…Results The experiences of 31 patients (mean age 37.19 ± 8.21 years, 12 females, 19 males) were summarized into five main themes that emerged from the data analysis process: ‘Expectations and Concerns Before Surgery,’ ‘Postoperative Physical Experiences,’ ‘The Psychological and Emotional Process,’ ‘Social Support and Family Relationships,’ and ‘Health Services and Medical Support.’’ …”
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Racial differences in takotsubo cardiomyopathy outcomes in a large nationwide sample by Raja Zaghlol, Amit K. Dey, Sameer Desale, Ana Barac

“…Abstract Aims Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC) is characterized by transient ventricular impairment, often preceded by emotional or physical stress. Racial differences affect the outcomes of several cardiovascular conditions; however, the effect of race on TC remains unknown. …”
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Unfolding insights about resilience and its coping strategies by medical academics and healthcare professionals at their workplaces: a thematic qualitative analysis by Salman Yousuf Guraya, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Mohamed Ahmed Eladl, Ayah Mohammad Rajai Rustom, Fatima Audi Saleem Alalawi, Majid Hassan Saleh Alhammadi, Yusra Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Amna Ali Omran Taryam Al Shamsi, Sarah Juman Bilalaga, Alfred Nicholson, Hani Malik, Shaista Salman Guraya

“…These factors highlighted a complex interaction between cognitive mastery, emotional well-being, and conative efficiency. Conclusion The findings of our study bestow valuable insights into the dynamic nature of resilience in the medical profession. …”
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Trends in the prevalence of antenatal and postnatal depression in Bangladesh: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Mohammad Injamul Hoq, Md Mohotasin Hossain, Mohammad Aktar Sayeed, Md Jakaria

“…Factors associated with maternal depression included unplanned pregnancies, various forms of intimate partner violence (including physical, emotional, and sexual violence), a preference for male children, and strained relationships with husbands and mothers-in-law. …”
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Functional Remediation Improves Serum BDNF and TrkB Levels in Euthymic Patients with Bipolar Disorder: A Randomized Trial Study by Li R, Li J, Ji SS, Li D, Chu L, Zhang J, Sun X, Luo X, Zhang Y

“…In terms of cognition, the change in serum BDNF levels was negatively correlated with changes in Mazes test, and the improved TrKB levels were associated with improved Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) in the FR group (all p’s< 0.05).Conclusion: The changes in serum BDNF and TrkB levels may be implicated in the mechanisms underlying FR intervention in euthymic patients with BD.Limitation: A longer follow-up period than 12 weeks and set up healthy controls may make the results more convincing, and the sample size of this study is still insufficient.Keywords: functional remediation, TAU, serum BDNF/TrkB levels, neurocognitive functioning, bipolar disorder…”
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Do Nonsuicidal Severely Depressed Individuals with Diabetes Profit from Internet-Based Guided Self-Help? Secondary Analyses of a Pragmatic Randomized Trial by Sandra Schlicker, Kiona K. Weisel, Claudia Buntrock, Matthias Berking, Stephanie Nobis, Dirk Lehr, Harald Baumeister, Frank J. Snoek, Heleen Riper, David D. Ebert

“…Internet-based depression- and diabetes-specific cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) can be effective in reducing depressive symptom severity and diabetes-related emotional distress. The aim of the study was to test whether disease-specific severity indicators moderate the treatment outcome in a 6-week minimally guided web-based self-help intervention on depression and diabetes (GET.ON Mood Enhancer Diabetes (GET.ON M.E.D.)) and to determine its effectiveness in a nonsuicidal severely depressed subgroup. …”
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Exploring the Use of Smartwatches and Activity Trackers for Health-Related Purposes for Children Aged 5 to 11 years: Systematic Review by Lauren Thompson, Sydney Charitos, Jon Bird, Paul Marshall, Amberly Brigden

“…Other applications included using smartwatches to deliver interventions for emotional regulation and asthma management. In total, 9 commercial devices were identified, many of which delivered minimal data feedback on the smartwatch or activity tracker, instead relying on a partner app running on a linked parental smartphone with greater functionality. …”
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Factors Affecting Negative Symptoms in Schizophrenia and Their Relationship with Anxiety and Depression by Zeng G, Liang R, Xiao L, Cao W, Zhou W, Wang W, Liu C, Zhou H, Shi X, Chen B, Chen W

“…After adjusting for the duration of psychiatric disorder and type of antipsychotic medication as covariates, the above factors remained primary contributors to negative symptoms.Conclusion: Enhancing familial support, friend support, and addressing emotional health and sleep disturbances are strategies that may alleviate negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.Keywords: negative symptoms, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, mental health…”
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The Magnitude of Salt Intake Behaviors and Its Predictors among Saqez Urban Population of Kurdistan District in Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kolsom Khoram, Mohammad Asghari-Jafarabadi, Mehrangiz Ebrahimi-Mamagani, Behjat Shokrvash, Maral Hariri-Akbari

“…The predictors that determine the adoption of salt control methods were sex (man) (OR = 0.71, 95% CI (0.38–1.29)), age (OR = 1.02, 95% CI = (0.99–1.05)), SES/FAS (medium, high level) (OR = 1.37, 95% CI = (0.754–2.47); OR = 0.46, 95% CI = (0.047–4.55)), blood pressure (OR = 1.33, 95% CI = (0.16–11.23)), knowledge (have) (OR = 1.01, 95% CI = (0.39–1.63)), intent to reduce salt (OR = 1.047, 95% CI = (1.03–1.06)), perceived salt reduction importance (OR = 1.02, 95% CI = (1.01–1.04)), perceived emotional support (health staff) (OR = 1.02, 95% CI = (1.01–1.04)), media (OR = 1.01, 95% CI = 0.99–1.02), perceived practical support (spouse) (OR = 1.02, 95% CI = 0.99–1.04)), and perceived self-efficacy (OR = 1.01, 95% CI = (0.99–1.03)). …”
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Age modulates, religious coping mediates: the role of attitude to self in cancer patients’ quality of life by Maria-Chidi C. Onyedibe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Barbara L. Andersen, Uzoamaka F. Ugwoke, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu, Lawrence Ejike Ugwu

“…Mediation and moderation analyses were conducted using SPSS (Version 29) and SmartPLS (Version 4).ResultsNegative generalization (β = −0.25, p &lt; 0.001) and self-criticism (β = −0.19, p &lt; 0.001) reduced physical well-being, while high standards positively influenced emotional well-being (β = 0.27, p &lt; 0.001) but negatively impacted functional well-being (β = −0.13, p &lt; 0.01). …”
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Association of childhood maltreatment and adverse lifetime experiences with post-injury psychopathology: evidence from the China Severe Trauma Cohort by Shu Wen, Yu Zeng, Yueyao Xu, Shishi Xu, Wenwen Chen, Guanglin Wang, Wei Zhang, Huan Song

“…By subtype, positive associations were observed for most studied life adversities, with the most pronounced estimates for childhood emotional abuse (ORs = 1.71–2.52) and lifetime life-threatening illness/injury (ORs = 1.87–2.89). …”
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Predicting User Engagement in Health Misinformation Correction on Social Media Platforms in Taiwan: Content Analysis and Text Mining Study by Hsin-Yu Kuo, Su-Yen Chen

“…Moreover, this study examined user comments and classified engagement as cognitive (knowledge-based, critical, and bias-based) or emotional (positive, negative, and neutral). Statistical analyses were performed to explore the impact of post attributes on user engagement. …”
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