International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 22, Issue 9

Postpartum body image is a critical aspect of maternal well-being, influenced by sociocultural, psychological, and relational factors. Theoretical models offer a broader framework for understanding these influences, whereas regression analyses identi...

Introduction: The role of obesity in developing metabolic alterations is related to the distribution of adipose tissue, and visceral fat predisposes people to a higher risk than subcutaneous fat. The effect of different forms of periodization of comb...

Access to home- and community-based services (HCBS) is critical for aging in place; yet many older adults continue to experience unmet needs. While individual-level factors are better-studied, less is known about how neighborhood-level place-based fa...

Background: Prolonged sedentary behavior and associated obesity are recognized risk factors for poor health across the lifespan. Globally, data show that many children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 significantly increased their sedentary behaviors dur...

Infectious diseases remain a global threat, with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected due to socio-economic and demographic vulnerabilities. Robust laboratory systems are critical for early detection, outbreak containment, and...

Social workers are required to have the capacity to effectively support welfare recipients to restore their labor participation for social inclusion. However, a systematic method for process evaluation of this capacity has not yet been established. I...

Marital relationship quality significantly influences health outcomes, but validated measurement tools for South Asian populations remain limited. To validate scales measuring trust, commitment, and satisfaction as key components of marital relations...

Background Chronic low-back pain (LBP) is the largest contributor to disability worldwide, yet many assessments still reduce a complex, spatially distributed condition to a single 0–10 score. Body-map drawings capture location and extent of pai...

Occupational environments often expose workers to physical and psychological stressors that compromise well-being and productivity. While biophilic design has gained attention, there remains limited systematic integration of Nature-Based Solutions (N...

This rapid literature review was conducted to better understand the evidence base for interventions aimed at improving psychological well-being in disaster response workers. Three databases were searched: MEDLINE, APA PsycArticles, and Embase. Grey l...

(1) Introduction: Arab American (ArA) men have higher smoking rates than the general population, driven by cultural norms. Culturally tailored interventions that incorporate ArA cultural, linguistic, and social contexts are essential for addressing t...

Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant challenges to public health globally, intensifying the frequency and severity of related health incidents. Field epidemiology, traditionally focused on infectious disease outbreaks, is now...

Heatwaves (HWs) are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a significant threat to human health. Studies have shown that extreme heat, whether as incremental temperature increases or prolonged HWs, is associated with an increased risk of heat-rela...

Depression and anxiety are mental health conditions that can significantly impact individuals’ well-being, with various risk factors contributing to their severity. This study aimed to characterise the prevalence of anxiety and depression among...

Background: Suicide was the leading cause of death among young Australians aged 15–24 years old in 2023, with 392 lives lost. The continued high numbers of youth suicide demand urgent exploration of alternative approaches to suicide interventio...

Background: Ageism is a growing concern in aging societies and can affect future professionals’ attitudes toward older adults. Objective: To analyze the association between attitudes toward old age, self-perceptions of aging, and contact with o...

This study aimed to characterize access to food establishments through a meal delivery application in university and non-university settings within a Brazilian metropolis. This cross-sectional study used data from a leading meal delivery platform. Al...

Suicide in Japan remains elevated and uneven across regions. We hypothesized that (H1) unemployment and (H2) living alone each increase suicide mortality, and that (H3) their combination yields more-than-additive risk, especially among middle-aged me...

Antenatal depression significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity worldwide; however, the rate of screening, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), remains very low. This cross-sectional survey study was aimed at de...

Background: The existing literature emphasises that the hospital environment plays a critical role in the experiences of patients and healthcare workers. To better understand the perspectives of healthcare staff in such settings, a questionnaire-base...

This study aimed to systematically review literature on the effects of art therapy in Chinese patients with depression. The review was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analys...

Latvia faces one of the lowest nurse-to-population ratios in the EU, resulting in critical staff shortages in intensive care units (ICUs). Nurses frequently care for more patients than recommended, which not only compromises patient safety but also p...

Background: Stigmatizing attitudes toward individuals with mental health conditions are common among healthcare professionals in primary healthcare (PHC) settings, posing a major barrier to early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and recovery. Method...

What key characteristics of forest sites and trails contribute to enjoyable and healthy immersive nature experiences for visitors? Previous research has helped identify the conceptual structure and criteria important in facilitating successful experi...

Teaching is a complex profession that demands simultaneous cognitive and emotional efforts. The present study aims to determine whether teachers’ emotional intelligence moderates the relationship between psychosocial risk factors and burnout. A...

Food safety management in rural ethnic schools remains underdeveloped in Northern Thailand. This study evaluates such systems in primary schools using the Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) framework, which can serve as a scalable and culturally sensitive tool...

Emerging evidence reveals that cadmium exposure is associated with hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and anemia, among others. Toxic metal exposure poses a particular threat to American Indian/Alaska Native populations, particularly given t...

This study investigated the effects of LED versus fluorescent task lighting on sleep quality and daytime functioning among office workers in a windowless environment. Using a within-subjects crossover design with 32 full-time employees, participants...

Background: This paper empirically tests the new multi-level Associationalist Demand Control (ADC) theory by applying the Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ) 2.0 that assesses both a wide range of task characteristics as well as work organizational and e...

Xia Gao and Guojun Cai were removed as authors in the original publication [...]

The Clean Air Research and Education (CARE) program, launched in 2020, aims to enhance environmental health (EH) and noncommunicable disease (NCD) research capacity in the Republic of Georgia. This paper evaluates the first 4.5 years of CARE, summari...

Native Americans in the US experienced disproportionate risks of COVID-19 infection and mortality. Despite these adversities, Native Americans relied on the world view and lessons of their cultural teachings, as strategies to find personal solace and...

The COVID-19 pandemic led to psychological impacts for young adults worldwide. Young adults with chronic medical conditions (YACCs) generally experience a higher risk of psychological impairment. This study examined the differences regarding the impa...

Diabetic foot ulcers are among the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, disproportionately affecting populations in low- and middle-income countries. Digital health technologies have emerged as promising tools for prevention, diagnosis, an...

The United States ranks among the worst high-income countries for maternal health outcomes, with Black women experiencing disproportionately high and alarming rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. In Los Angeles County, Black women are four time...

Nursing students frequently experience considerable stress, impacting their mental well-being and preparedness for professional practice. Psychological resilience is paramount in navigating these demands. This scoping review synthesized studies on re...

The increasing prevalence of private-sector work among doctors raises questions about its impact on their health and wellbeing. While private practice may offer autonomy and financial benefits, it presents unique psychosocial risks that are less unde...

As life expectancy and retirement ages rise globally, understanding how older workers thrive in the workplace is an increasingly vital measurement and wellbeing priority. In this study, we validated the Thriving from Work Questionnaire (TfWQ) for wor...

Background: Exploring the connection between climate change awareness and overall well-being is crucial, particularly in how it impacts both the environment and mental health. The mental health consequences of climate change and its awareness have no...

This study focuses on the Unified Health System (SUS) in five regions of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of Brazil’s most important states, as part of a comprehensive analysis of a research project, which has generated publications in...

Maternal health during pregnancy can be influenced by exposure to essential trace and toxic elements, notably cadmium, lead, chromium, and arsenic. Using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry, this study determined blood concentrat...

We conducted a cross-sectional, population-based study to investigate the association between hearing loss and allergic rhinitis with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using pediatric patient samples from the Korea Health Insurance Revi...

Understanding factors that influence physical activity participation in middle childhood is essential for developing effective interventions. To date, many studies have contributed valuable knowledge on the individual, or person-centered, factors tha...

Background and Objectives: Professional burnout threatens special education teachers’ well-being and educational service quality through three psychological dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal achievement. Limited...

Foundational behaviours across health, education, sanitation, and energy use remain suboptimal in Mbire District, Zimbabwe. This qualitative formative study examined drivers of and barriers to five priority behaviours: birth notification and registra...

Background: Prolonged use of electronic devices in virtual classrooms can influence posture, neck angle, and body discomfort. Recent evidence suggests that not only “incorrect” postures but also sustained static positions, regardless of b...

Both sex-related factors and gender-related factors affect the immediate and long term mental and physical health impacts of disasters, including those resulting from public health emergencies, climate-related events, and naturally occurring phenomen...

Introduction: The implementation of pedagogical tactics with ethnic-cultural approaches represents essential mechanisms for promoting breastfeeding, ensuring greater effectiveness in knowledge dissemination. These are supported by cultural ideologies...

Background: Mass gatherings like the Hajj pilgrimage present unique challenges for radiological services, with high patient volumes and increased respiratory disease risks necessitating reliable chest X-ray interpretation. Objectives: The objective o...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted healthcare delivery globally, particularly affecting physiotherapy practices that rely on close patient interactions. Objectives: This study investigates the knowledge and readiness of Lib...