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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 21, Issue 7

July 2024 - 147 articles

Cover Story: Physical inactivity is a behavioural risk factor linked to the growth of noncommunicable diseases. We consider a nature-based intervention, group outdoor health walks (GOHW), as a non-pharmacological intervention to increase physical activity and contribute to health and quality of life amongst older adults. We used the theoretically grounded Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, and Behaviour (COM-B) model as a lens to examine interviews with participants in a GOHW signposted by health clinics in Scotland, UK. Analysis identified capabilities, opportunities, and motivations, their impact on behaviour, and perceived physical and mental health. We offer insight into the design and implementation of nature-based interventions to engage older adults with chronic health conditions and foster personal behaviour change for health and well-being. View this paper
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Articles (147)

  • Article
  • Open Access
7,639 Views
12 Pages

Distribution of Private Dental Healthcare Facilities in Riyadh City: A GIS-Based Approach

  • Najla S. Alrejaye,
  • Faisal H. Alonazi,
  • Zaid M. Alonazi,
  • Rahf S. Alobaidi,
  • Asma B. Alsaleh,
  • Alanoud A. Alshami,
  • Sultan A. Alshamrani and
  • Seena T. Kaithathara

Background: The dental healthcare private sector in Riyadh city has been growing rapidly over the past few years; however, there is a lack of information on the accessibility and spatial distribution of private dental healthcare facilities (PDHFs) in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,466 Views
14 Pages

Recovering from COVID-19 (ReCOV): Feasibility of an Allied-Health-Led Multidisciplinary Outpatient Rehabilitation Service for People with Long COVID

  • Aruska N. D’Souza,
  • Myvanwy Merrett,
  • Hilda Griffin,
  • An Tran-Duy,
  • Carly Struck,
  • Timothy N. Fazio,
  • Genevieve Juj,
  • Catherine L. Granger and
  • Casey L. Peiris

Background: A multidisciplinary approach is required for the management of long COVID. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility (demand, implementation, practicality, acceptability, and limited efficacy) of an allied-health-led multidis...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,707 Views
9 Pages

Successful Elimination of Endemic Rubella in the WHO European Region. Is It Proper to Remove the Recommendation for Preconceptional Immunization?

  • Anna Franca Cavaliere,
  • Marco Parasiliti,
  • Rita Franco,
  • Vitalba Gallitelli,
  • Federica Perelli,
  • Amelia Spanò,
  • Barbara Pallone,
  • Maria Grazia Serafini,
  • Fabrizio Signore and
  • Georgios Eleftheriou
  • + 3 authors

Background: Rubella is a contagious viral infection that has garnered significant attention in the field of public health due to its potential consequences, especially during pregnancy. In recent decades, it has been recommended that non-immune women...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,939 Views
31 Pages

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Noise Annoyance as a Determinant of Physiological Changes Linked to Disease Promotion

  • Emily Senerth,
  • Tejanth Pasumarthi,
  • Neha Tangri,
  • Bhavya Abbi,
  • Skye Bickett,
  • James P. McNamee,
  • David S. Michaud and
  • Rebecca L. Morgan

This systematic review investigates the certainty of evidence (CoE) regarding noise annoyance as a determinant of biological changes known to contribute to disease development. We searched PubMed MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central, and CINAHL for Engl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,338 Views
24 Pages

Climate change poses health risks to Arkansas small farmers. Farmers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat exhaustion, cerebral vascular accidents, and cardiovascular issues) and work-related injuries, death, and mental health...

  • Review
  • Open Access
31 Citations
7,318 Views
12 Pages

Background: Urothelial bladder carcinoma (UBC) is the most frequent histologic form of bladder cancer, constituting 90% of the cases. It is important to know the risk factors of UBC to avoid them and to decrease its recurrence after treatment. The ai...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,219 Views
17 Pages

Despite the fact that longevity in people with intellectual disability has increased at least as much as in the general population, there is a dearth of interventions related to ageing for these older people. Therefore, this study investigated educat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,769 Views
13 Pages

As the populations of many countries are aging, institutions providing support for the elderly increasingly often use nature-based interventions (NBIs) as part of their therapeutic activities. This study aimed to show the impact of 8-week active and...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,898 Views
12 Pages

Since 1964, Japan has been conducting a wide fitness and athletic skills evaluation among 2000–3000 school children. This study used data made public by the Japan Sports Agency from four events that have continuously been evaluated from 1964 to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,910 Views
19 Pages

People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) often present with challenging behaviors (CBs) mostly due to inappropriate environments and mental and physical disorders. Integrative care is recommended to address CBs. However, in clinical practice, psyc...

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