Exploring individual differences in online and face-to-face help-seeking intentions in case of impending mental health problems: The role of adult attachment, perceived social supp... by Jennifer Apolinário-Hagen, Annina Trachsel Dugo, Lisa Anhorn, Britta Holsten, Verena Werner, Simone Krebs

“…Further research is required to identify the role of e-awareness and e-mental health literacy in terms of online counselling uptake.…”
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The role of C-reactive protein in predicting all-cause mortality among Chinese arthritis patients: implications for public health education and promotion by Shuchao Ye, Damei Ye, Changyi Lin, Dongming Lu, Xuelan You, Chaoyan Xu, Yongyang Wu

“…Efforts to control inflammation and promote health literacy regarding arthritis management may improve survival outcomes and reduce the public health burden associated with arthritis.…”
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Somatic comorbidities and health related uncertainty among Swedish adolescents with ADHD by Sara Lundqvist, Sara Lundqvist, Sara Röjås, Kourosh Bador, Maria Råstam, Nóra Kerekes, Nóra Kerekes

“…These findings highlight the importance of addressing both health literacy and access to healthcare. By focusing on this group, we cannot only improve their ability to understand and navigate the healthcare system but also strengthen their confidence in managing their own health.…”
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Evolution of Spanish population well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the COSMO-Spain study by Catarina Santos-Ribeiro, Carmen Rodríguez-Blázquez, Alba Ayala, María Romay-Barja, María Falcón, Maria João Forjaz

“…Other variables included in the survey were: sociodemographic data, concern about COVID-19, feelings of depression and fear, COVID-19-related worries, risk perception, self-efficacy, preventive behaviours, pandemic fatigue, health literacy, information search behaviours, and trust in several institutions. …”
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The Explo’Santé mixed methods protocol: an interventional research school health promotion project in France by Matteo Olivo, Adeline Darlington-Bernard, Corélie Salque, Laurie Fraticelli, Emmanuel Ricard, Florence Carrouel, Emily Darlington

“…It incorporates health education sessions, to develop pupils’ LS and health literacy (HL), and to promote healthy environments. …”
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Improving NGOs’ participation in implementing HIV preventive interventions: a case of adolescents with high-risk behaviors in Iran by Haniye Sadat Sajadi, Laleh Ghadirian, Azadeh Sayarifard, Fatemeh Rajabi, Maryam Nazari, Narges Rostamigooran, Nina Loori, Haniyeh Haji Abolhasan Memar, Mojgan Farshadi, Parvin Afsar Kazerooni, Maryam Sargolzaeemoghaddam, Reza Majdzadeh

“…Tailored strategies were developed, such as the empowerment of NGOs, enhancing public health literacy, modifying the process of identifying eligible NGOs, clarifying key processes for NGOs’ involvement, response to COVID-19, increasing adolescent engagement, advocating for removing the stigma from active NGOs, increasing support for active NGOs, organizing communication networks and collaboration, and strengthening governance arrangements. …”
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Peer- and community-led responses to HIV: A scoping review. by George Ayala, Laurel Sprague, L Leigh-Ann van der Merwe, Ruth Morgan Thomas, Judy Chang, Sonya Arreola, Sara L M Davis, Aditia Taslim, Keith Mienies, Alessandra Nilo, Lillian Mworeko, Felicita Hikuam, Carlos Garcia de Leon Moreno, José Antonio Izazola-Licea

“…They include improved HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, intentions, self-efficacy, risk behaviours, risk appraisals, health literacy, adherence, and viral suppression. Ten studies reported improvements in HIV service access, quality, linkage, utilization, and retention resulting from peer- or community-led programs or initiatives. …”
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Assessment of the general population knowledge about the emergence of Nipah virus outbreak in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional study by Mobin Ibne Mokbul, Shuvajit Saha, Samiha Nahar Tuli, Fatema Binte Nur, A.M. Khairul Islam, Tariful Islam, Shirsho Shreyan, Alok Bijoy Bhadra, Golam Dastageer Prince, Irfath Sharmin Eva, Mustari Nailah Tabassum, Ferdous Wahid, Md Irfan Bin Kayes, Nazim Hassan Ziad, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

“…The current study underscores the importance of evidence-based educational strategies, and may guide government and policymakers to design future targeted interventions to enhance public health literacy and mitigate the spread of NiV in Bangladesh as well as in its neighbouring countries.…”
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A mixed-methods observational study of strategies for success in implementation science: overcoming emergency departments hurdles by Deonni P. Stolldorf, Alan B. Storrow, Dandan Liu, Cathy A. Jenkins, Rachel A. Hilton, Karen F. Miller, Joy Kim, Deepika Boopathy, Satheesh Gunaga, Bory Kea, Joseph Miller, Sean P. Collins

“…., resource limitations, patient health literacy), facilitators (e.g., GUIDED-HF is patient-centric; site and intervention congruent values, norms, and goals), and site-specific needs due to contextual factors (e.g., education needs, feedback mechanisms, champions). …”
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Effectiveness of shared decision-making for glycaemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus adult patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Edosa Tesfaye Geta, Dufera Rikitu Terefa, Wase Benti Hailu, Wolkite Olani, Emiru Merdassa, Markos Dessalegn, Miesa Gelchu, Dereje Chala Diriba

“…Therefore, we strongly suggest that health care providers and policy-makers should integrate SDM into diabetes health care and management, and further study should focus on the level of patients' empowerment, health literacy, and standardization of decision supporting tools to evaluate the effectiveness of SDM in diabetes patients.…”
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Special issue: Proceedings of the 15th ISIC - The Information Behaviour Conference, Aalborg, Denmark, August 26-29, 2024

“…Garwood The reading practices of people with neuropsychiatric disabilities: a review of library and information science literature Katarina Hagberg, Karin Lundin, Anna Lundh, Åse Hedemark Representational exchange and edgework: towards theorising the coping with fragmentary information Isto Huvila Digital health applications and health literacy: an explorative analysis Aylin Imeri, Sabrina Schorr, Sebastian Merkel To share or not to share? …”
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Innovative models of healthcare delivery: an umbrella review of reviews by Frances Rapport, Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski, Peter D Hibbert, Kate Churruca, Louise A Ellis, Chiara Pomare, Robyn Clay-Williams, Stephanie Best, Janet C Long, Gaston Arnolda, Bróna Nic Giolla Easpaig, Zeyad Mahmoud, Mitchell N Sarkies, Hoa Mi Nguyen, Karen Hutchinson, Gilbert Thomas Knaggs, Katherine Maka, Elizabeth E Austin, Diana Fajardo Pulido, Sarah Hatem, Natalie Roberts, Emilie Francis Auton, Genevieve Dammery, Isabelle Meulenbroeks, Ann Carrigan, Mai-Tran Nguyen

“…Most of the included reviews reported evidence of comparable or improved care.Conclusions A consideration of local infrastructure and individual patient characteristics, such as health literacy, may be critical in determining the suitability of models of care for patients and their implementation in local health systems.Trial registration number 10.17605/OSF.IO/PS6ZU.…”
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Shortening duration of untreated illness in young people with first episode eating disorders: protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial of a smartphone friendly multi-m... by Luiza Grycuk, Dina Monssen, Molly R. Davies, Helen Sharpe, Karina L. Allen, Vibhore Prasad, Rachel Potterton, Priya Popat, Victoria A. Mountford, Sheryllin McNeil, Vanessa Lawrence, Nina Grant, Kimberley A. Goldsmith, Danielle Glennon, Sarah Byford, Amy Brown, Ulrike Schmidt

“…Patient-related factors (e.g. poor mental health literacy and help-seeking difficulties) are strongly associated with DUED. …”
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Evaluating the effectiveness of integrated traditional Chinese and Western treatment based on symptom grading: a study protocol for a multi-center, randomized controlled trial of p... by Jiaxi Mai, Tingwei Zhou, Tingwei Zhou, Tingwei Zhou, Chen Wang, Chen Wang, Junrong Ye, Junrong Ye, Jiao Chen, Jiao Chen, Jiao Chen, Wen Wang, Wen Wang, Wen Wang, Yuanxin Pan, Yuanxin Pan, Yuanxin Pan, Yanheng Wei, Yanheng Wei, Lexin Yuan, Lexin Yuan, Hang Yang, Hang Yang, Shengwei Wu, Shengwei Wu, Jianxiong Guo, Jianxiong Guo, Jianxiong Guo, Aixiang Xiao, Aixiang Xiao, Aixiang Xiao

“…Secondary outcome measurements include the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), the Multiple Mental Health Literacy Scale (MMHL), the Short-Form 12 (SF-12), and the Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale (TESS). …”
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