International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 22, Issue 11

The use of health monitoring software applications (apps) and devices is gaining popularity in obstetrics. The attitude and acceptance of different healthcare professionals regarding telemonitoring during pregnancy and the early phase of labor have n...

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the psychological vulnerability of university students, making it essential to identify personal resources that can support well-being and career readiness. This study investigates the role of soft skills in predi...

The legacy of Soviet-era agricultural practices in Central Asia has contributed to severe environmental degradation through residual organochlorine pesticide contamination, dramatic reduction in surface water, and the near-total desiccation of the Ar...

We examine access to U.S. welfare programs—Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—as primary prevention strategies against adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Using the Univer...

Social inequalities have been subject to research and policy design for a few decades now, with limited positive long-term changes [...]

Digital technologies are revolutionizing health systems worldwide. People with higher digital health literacy are better equipped to access reliable health information, utilize telehealth services, and effectively manage their health through applicat...

Exploring Quality of Work Life (QWL) is essential, and in the context of nursing, it becomes even more relevant given the significant contributions of nurses to patient health. This study aimed to define and clarify the concept of QWL among nurses th...

This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the reduced health literacy scale (HLS) of Ishikawa, as used in translated German and Italian versions. Methods: The reduced HL scale was applied to a convenience sample of 100 persons with...

The convergence of youth migration and the nuclearization of families has altered conventional living arrangements in India, indicating a sharp rise in the number of families in which older adults live alone due to the outmigration of their adult chi...

Social–emotional competence (SEC) is an essential factor for healthy youth development. However, few studies have examined patterns of SEC growth trajectories among non-Western youth, and whether and how their SEC growth patterns during element...