Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Narrative Review by Deenadhayalan Ashok, Monisha Prasad, Mohammad Fareed, Anis Ahmad Chaudhary

“…The incidence of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has increased significantly in the last several decades, which is an important challenge for health professionals and researchers. The systems that mediate the interaction between environmental factors and the genes, such as epigenetics, may have a specific bearing on the aetiology of T2DM. …”
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Obesity Might Be a Predictor of Weight Reduction after Smoking Cessation by Charlotta Pisinger, Helle Øster Nielsen, Caroline Kuhlmann, Susanne Rosthøj

“…This study might motivate smokers with obesity to quit smoking and health professionals to give them support.…”
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Intercultural approach on photoprotection and skin cancer prevention in nursing students by Carla Cristina Calderón Cabezas, Angélica Salomé Herrera Molina, Yolanda Elizabeth Salazar Granizo, Jimena Alexandra Morales Guaraca, Paola Maricela Machado Herrera, Jacobo Cambil Martín

“…<strong><br />Conclusions:</strong> Leininger's theory directs students and health professionals to be aware of cultural attitudes and work in collaboration with users, providing promotion and prevention strategies that are culturally appropriate and effective, where factors such as language, traditions and cultural norms are taking into account.…”
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Who gets to define flourishing? Disentangling social science from theology in flourishing measurement and policy prescriptions by Sarah S. Willen, Abigail Fisher Williamson, Colleen C. Walsh

“…Researchers, policymakers, public health professionals, and others interested in engaging with HFP’s instruments, findings, and recommendations need to be aware of the context of their emergence as well as the normative assumptions upon which they rest.…”
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Challenges and possible improvements for healthcare teams at outreach clinics in Nepal – a qualitative study by Ingrid Eriksen, Eirin Helene Rasmussen, Biraj Karmacharya, Seema Das, Elisabeth Darj, Maria Lisa Odland

“…Method Data was collected from various health professionals using focus group discussions at Dhulikhel Hospital in Nepal. …”
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Spiritual Care in Advanced Dementia from the Perspective of Health Providers: A Qualitative Systematic Review by Lucía Rocío Camacho-Montaño, Jorge Pérez-Corrales, Marta Pérez-de-Heredia-Torres, Ana María Martin-Pérez, Javier Güeita-Rodríguez, Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Domingo Palacios-Ceña

“…To explore the perspective of health professionals regarding the spiritual care of people with advanced dementia. …”
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Adolescent mental health in sub-Saharan Africa: crisis? What crisis? Solution? What solution? by Claire Hart, Shane A. Norris

“…Addressing adolescent mental health care across sub-Saharan Africa faces numerous challenges, including underfunded public health systems, a shortage of mental health professionals, barriers to access, and pervasive stigma. …”
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Integrating psychological and mental health perspectives in disease management: improving patient well-being by Francesca Grosso

“…Communication gaps between health professionals and patients, influenced by beliefs and expectations, risk giving rise to two errors that can compromise the therapeutic alliance: the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy and the nocebo effect. …”
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Cultural differences in diagnosis and treatment perceptions: Turkish collectivistic representations of common mental disorders by Iclal Yildiz, Els Rommes, Enny Das

“…To match Turkish clients’ needs, mental health professionals should tread carefully in ADHD labelling. …”
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Presence of Professional Burnout Syndrome in COVID-19 Care Areas by Elsy Labrada González, María Isabel Fong Betancourt, Lina Espinoza Pire, María del Carmen Yabor Labrada

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> the search for alternatives that guarantee better working conditions will contribute to reducing the physical and emotional exhaustion of health professionals.…”
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Self-Injurious Behavior in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Units: Actual Aspects of the Complex Care Provision by Sigita Lesinskienė, Mariam Afrahi, Kamilė Pociūtė

“… Background: Nonsuicidal self-injurious behavior in children and adolescents is a major concern that requires mental health professionals’ attention. The aim of this study is to analyze clinical care aspects of children and adolescents who self-harm in psychiatric hospitals. …”
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on COMPI Fertility Problem Stress Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Scale in Patients Undergoing IVF/ICSI by Arzu Yurci, Saban Karayagiz

“…The results also showed that public officials, health professionals, and educators showed lower state-trait anxiety scale (stress-related anxiety) scores. …”
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Decisions about the use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy: a qualitative study by Irene Petersen, Vanessa Pinfold, Sarah Hamilton, Fiona Stevenson, Charlotte Walker, Ceri R J Dare, Harminder Kaur, Ruth Lambley, Paulina Szymczynska, Vicky Nicolls

“…Further work is necessary to understand health professionals’ perspectives on the provision of services and care to women with severe mental illness during pregnancy.…”
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Exploring Men’s Experiences of Engagement With General Practice: A Qualitative Study by Ruth Mursa, Christopher Patterson, Gemma McErlean, Elizabeth Halcomb

“…This study suggests that health professionals play a crucial role in building therapeutic relationships with men and partnering with them in their healthcare journey to improve engagement and health outcomes.…”
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Awareness of Breast Cancer Screening among the Medical and General Population of the North Region of Cameroon by Richard Tagne Simo, Erika Myriam Baiguerel, Armel Hervé Nwabo Kamdje, Paul Faustin Seke Etet, Mohamadou Ahmadou, Charlette Nangue, Phelix Bruno Telefo

“…Out of the 475 women (including 37 medical personnel) interviewed, 45.5% attended at least secondary school; 91.3% were aware of the disease with the main sources of information from those around them (64.8%), media (46.5%), and health professionals in health facilities (42.7%). 23.3% had misconceptions and myth-based ideas on the origin of the disease. …”
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Determinants and Perception of Incest in Family Relationships in Uyo Capital City, Nigeria by Victoria Nkan, Enwongo Abasi Udofia, Deborah Uduk

“…The findings underscore the need for a multi-faceted intervention strategy involving community leaders, policymakers, and mental health professionals. This study provides a critical framework for developing policies aimed at preventing incest and promoting healthier family dynamics in Uyo and similar regions. …”
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A narrative review of proactive palliative care models for people with COPD by Amy Pascoe, Xinye Chen, Natasha Smallwood

“…Models of proactive palliative care were diverse in terms of where and how care was delivered as well as which health professionals were involved. Five key models of palliative care were identified: (1) multi-disciplinary integrated services, (2) nurse-led care, (3) hospice and residential aged care, (4) home-based care, and (5) telemonitoring and telehealth. …”
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Manipal model of telepsychiatry by Ravindra N. Munoli, P Rajeshkrishna Bhandary, Podila Sathya Venkata Narasimha Sharma

“…Furthermore, telepsychiatry had been used to train mental health professionals and healthcare workers from other disciplines. …”
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY ANDPHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN by Nimra Mustafa et al

“…Conclusion: It has become a combined social responsibility of parents, caregivers, educators and health professionals to aware children about the negative effects of obesity and helps them in implementing strategies to prevent its development.  …”
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Art therapy and brain injury: making the invisible visible by Denise R. Wolf, Michele D. Rattigan

“…Our first-person and caregiver perspectives offer examples of visual arts-based communication between patients, health professionals, and family members. Utilizing client imagery as a form of communication may improve patient outcomes through the identification and resultant treatment of overlooked and underdiagnosed symptoms. …”
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