2026 September - 10 articles
Objective: To examine differences in attendance, weight loss, and physical activity across age groups and delivery modalities in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program (LCP) delivered by Cooperative Extension. Methods: We c...
Background: Stress represents a significant public health concern and is associated with diminished psychological resilience among students and young adults. Mental toughness, the capacity to function effectively under pressure, may be influenced by...
This study aimed to assess the implementation of the MDSR system. The mixed cross-sectional study was conducted in 12 regions. The quantitative analysis used ordinal intervals: Excellent, Good, Satisfactory and Poor. Qualitative analysis developed th...
Background: Race-based data collection and governance remain inconsistent across Canadian health systems, limiting the visibility of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities. This paper presents a data profile of people working in or alongside...
A novel method was applied to account for representation bias in U.S. cannabis prevalence estimates derived from the 2016–2024 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Although the BRFSS provides national coverage, the cannabis modul...
European countries with formally comprehensive antimicrobial resistance (AMR) governance frameworks do not always achieve commensurate epidemiological outcomes. Existing benchmarking instruments, which rely either on aggregate mortality counts or on...
Students who are neurodivergent may be at risk of experiencing one or more basic needs insecurities (BNIs). Experiencing BNI, generally, can also increase symptoms of mental illness. The current study examined BNI experiences between students who wer...
Employment is a key social determinant of health, yet autistic individuals face high levels of unemployment, with consequences for well-being and social inclusion. This exploratory study examined stakeholder perceptions regarding the inclusion of aut...
Background: The 6 min walk test (6MWT) is the gold standard for field-based functional assessment, yet the 3 min walk test (3MWT) offers a time-efficient alternative. However, a lack of localised normative reference values (NRV) and an over-reliance...
Hookah smoking has become a persistent social phenomenon among young adults in the United States, despite decades of tobacco control efforts. Moreover, hookah smoking presents unique public health challenges due to its strong social appeal, cultural...
