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Population Health and Physical Activity across the Lifespan

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health-Related Quality of Life and Well-Being".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 7242

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Viktória Prémusz

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1. Institute of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
2. National Laboratory for Human Reproduction, 7624 Pécs, Hungary
Interests: epidemiological statistics; health-related quality of life
Dr. Pongrác Ács

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Faculty of Health Science, University of Pécs, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
Interests: sport economy; health science
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Prof. Dr. József Betlehem

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Institute of Emergency Care and Pedagogy of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Vörösmarty Street 4, 7621 Pécs, Hungary
Interests: health sciences

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Regular physical activity has beneficial effects on physical, mental, and social health. However, maintaining adequate physical activity is becoming increasingly difficult as most environmental and working conditions have become sedentary. It has been shown that staying at home and other restrictions can increase the long-term risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders associated with unhealthy and inactive lifestyles. Although, maintaining regular physical activity and exercise routines, especially during pandemics, have a protective effect against anxiety, depression, and viral infections as well. Accordingly, several governmental and professional organizations have formulated recommendations to increase or even maintain physical activity. In line with the scope of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health this Special Issue intends to provide authors with a platform to contribute their research on the effects of physical activity and exercise on health status of the general population in particular during and after the restrictions due to COVID-19 and of the population of athletes. The Special Issue supplement may cover not just physical but mental health, health literacy, and physical literacy as well, we would like to publish health and quality of life aspects in case of chronic disease as PD or in case of female infertility. 

Dr. Viktória Prémusz
Dr. Pongrác Ács
Prof. Dr. József Betlehem
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • exercise
  • sport
  • health
  • mental health
  • health literacy
  • physical literacy

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Understanding Health Literacy among University Health Science Students of Different Nationalities
by Henrietta Bánfai-Csonka, Bálint Bánfai, Sára Jeges and József Betlehem
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(18), 11758; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811758 - 17 Sep 2022
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An adequate level of health literacy is essential for clear communication between patients and health care workers. The internationalization of universities is increasing in the field of health care. The aims of our research were to measure (1) the level of health literacy [...] Read more.
An adequate level of health literacy is essential for clear communication between patients and health care workers. The internationalization of universities is increasing in the field of health care. The aims of our research were to measure (1) the level of health literacy and its correlation among university students and (2) the relationship between the different instruments measuring health literacy. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the 2020/2021 academic year. The questionnaire included questions on sociodemographic status, study data, health status, and health literacy level. According to the HLS-EU-Q16 health literacy questionnaire, more than half of the students had a limited HL level in disease prevention (52.4%) and health promotion (58.4%) subindexes. Nationality was found to be an influencing factor (p < 0.001). According to the NVS, 80.1% of the students had an adequate HL level. A significant correlation was found between the results and nationality (p = 0.005). None of the Chew questions demonstrated a correlation with nationality (q1 p = 0.269, q2 p = 0.368, q3 p = 0.528). Nationality is a key factor in the level of subjective and functional health literacy. We need to measure both types of levels to see the real results. Full article
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Introducing the Hungarian Version of the SCREENIVF Tool into the Clinical Routine Screening of Emotional Maladjustment
by Viktória Prémusz, Pongrác Ács, József Bódis, Ákos Várnagy, Ágnes Lászik and Alexandra Makai
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(16), 10147; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610147 - 16 Aug 2022
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Examining possible psychosocial maladjustments should be an integral part of fertility care. For the early detection of vulnerability, the present study aimed to adapt and test the reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of SCREENIVF against the Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire [...] Read more.
Examining possible psychosocial maladjustments should be an integral part of fertility care. For the early detection of vulnerability, the present study aimed to adapt and test the reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of SCREENIVF against the Fertility Quality of Life Questionnaire (FertiQoL) in a cross-sectional on subfertile women (n = 60, age 34.6 ± 5.2 years, BMI 24.2 ± 4.9 kg/m2) at a university linked fertility clinic in South-Hungary. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to investigate the construct validity. For the reliability testing, Cronbach alpha values were calculated. Spearman’s rank correlation tested the criterion validity. Discriminant validity was applied using Mann–Whitney U-test and Kruskal–Wallis test. The Edinburgh Framework and COSMIN checklist were applicable for the analysis using SPSS 27.0; significance was set at p < 0.05. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a good fit; all dimensions were reliable (α ≥ 0.70). Cronbach’s alpha was excellent (0.825–0.904). Strong correlations were found between the total scale (FertiQoL) and anxiety (R = −0.507, p < 0.001), depression (R = 0.554, p < 0.001), and helplessness cognitions (R = −0.747, p < 0.001) and moderate or no correlation with acceptance cognitions (R = 0.317, p = 0.015) and social support (R = 0.230, p = 0.082). The Hungarian version of SCREENIVF proved a valid and reliable tool to measure psychological maladjustment before ART. A longitudinal, randomized, controlled trial involving the partners could further strengthen the results, which is among our long-term plans. Full article
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“Conscious Nine Months”: Exploring Regular Physical Activity amongst Pregnant Women—A Qualitative Study Protocol
by Beata Makaruk, Weronika Grantham, Natalia Organista and Maciej Płaszewski
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(18), 11605; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811605 - 15 Sep 2022
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Despite a clear and convincing evidence base and strong recommendations for pregnant women to maintain regular moderate physical activity throughout pregnancy, many of them reduce or discontinue exercise altogether. This is due to pregnancy-related difficulties and barriers. The aim of this protocol is [...] Read more.
Despite a clear and convincing evidence base and strong recommendations for pregnant women to maintain regular moderate physical activity throughout pregnancy, many of them reduce or discontinue exercise altogether. This is due to pregnancy-related difficulties and barriers. The aim of this protocol is to describe a qualitative research methodology for a study exploring the experiences of women who managed to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity throughout their pregnancy by regularly participating in a specially designed “Conscious nine months” exercise programme. A qualitative descriptive design will be used, including semi-structured in-depth literature-based interviews, together with thematic analysis. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) guidelines will be used. In-depth individual interviews (60–90 min) with exercise programme participants, used together with a thematic analysis process, will allow for a better understanding and exploration of what enabled the participants to achieve such high adherence to the overall exercise programme. The chosen methodology offers a structured way for researchers to explore the experiences and factors that influence the ability of pregnant women to be physically active, enabling research into how pregnant women can be supported to remain active during this special, often challenging time in life. Full article
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