Journal of Public Health

As the SARS-COV-2 pandemic hit, the UK, like many countries, introduced severe restrictions on social contact, and injunctions of social distancing, to reduce transmission. This led to a concern that loneliness may increase, facilitating poorer mental and physical health. Twenty qualitative interviews were conducted, with a diverse group of UK-based men, between January and March 2021, during severe restrictions. Our aim was to generate new insights into mens experience of loneliness during the...

Self-isolation is a public health measure used to prevent the spread of infection, and which can have an impact on the psychological wellbeing of those going through it. It is likely that self-isolation will be used to contain future outbreaks of infectious disease. We synthesised evidence on the impact of home self-isolation on psychological wellbeing of the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic. This systematic review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42022378140). We searched Medline, Psy...

BackgroundNations of considerable wealth and sophisticated healthcare infrastructures have seen high rates of illness and death from Covid-19. Others with limited economic means and less developed healthcare infrastructures have achieved much lower burdens. In order to build a full understanding, an appraisal of the contribution of social relationships is necessary. Social cohesion represents a promising conceptual tool. ObjectiveThe aim was to examine scholarship on social cohesion during the ...

ObjectivesTo investigate factors associated with adherence to self-isolation and lockdown measures due to COVID-19 in the UK. DesignOnline cross-sectional survey. SettingData were collected between 6th and 7th May 2020. Participants2240 participants living in the UK aged 18 years or over. Participants were recruited from YouGovs online research panel. Main outcome measuresHaving gone out in the last 24 hours in those who reported symptoms of COVID-19 in their household. Having gone out shopp...

BackgroundWaiting times for elective healthcare in England have increased since 2015/16, when the constitutional standard was last met. However, little is known about the economic consequences of extended waits. We estimated the labour market shortfall induced by above-target waiting times for elective hospital admissions in England over a nine-year period. MethodsCohorts of patients aged 30 to <59 years were identified for 32 treatment specialties using non-emergency inpatient records from NHS...

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to explore the perspectives of BAME community leaders in relation to - the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their communities; and BAME communitys perception, understanding and adherence to Government guidelines on COVID-19 public health measures. DesignA phenomenological approach was adopted using qualitative semi-structured interviews. SettingsCommunity organisations and places of worships in the West Midlands region of England. ParticipantsCommunity le...

To evaluate the national effect of CDD on reducing road traffic mortality, we analyzed crude road traffic mortality rates data collected between 2006 and 2016 through Chinas National Disease Surveillance System. Linear regression models were fit with the pre-CDD data (2006-2011) and used to predict mortality rates in the post-CDD years (2012-2016). It is estimated that the new law was associated with 317,197 (95% CI: 280,425[~]353,968) lives saved in the entire country in the first 5-years of th...

BackgroundDigital tools are increasingly integrated into health systems to identify and support needs, yet their effectiveness remains unclear among priority communities. We hypothesise that responses to the digital intervention might vary based on sociodemographic and psychosocial characteristics. MethodsData were analysed from 288 participants in a randomised controlled trial evaluating Watch Me Grow-Electronic - a digital screening and service navigation model to identify psychosocial needs,...

India has seen Menstrual Hygiene Scheme for 15-19 aged adolescents as a mass movement in 2011 with Intervention, Education, Communication (IEC) interventions and subsidized menstrual product. While the phenomenal increase in hygienic menstrual usage during 2010-20 is celebrated, it leaves us to question if this is the MHS in play or a gradual transition due to overall developmental drive. As the age-cohorts move out of the beneficiary net over time, sustainability of the program can only be refl...

BackgroundWhen it comes to the occurrence place of bullying behavior, school can never be ignored because adolescents spend a lot of time in school. School bullying has become a significant social issue among young generations, which influences their healthy growth. However, our understanding of the effects of school bullying is still limited. So, the present study aims to investigate how school bullying affects adolescent social adaptation. MethodsA sample of 434 Chinese adolescents (56.9% fem...

BackgroundGlobally, more than 700 thousand people commit suicide annually. In Sweden, the yearly incidence is between 1000 and 1500 people, which is higher than the global average. Understanding the economic burden of suicide could help highlight the importance and urgency of finding more effective treatments and preventative measures to help people suffering from suicidal thoughts and support studies evaluating the cost-effectiveness of various interventions. MethodThis national population-bas...

BackgroundWithin-household transmission of COVID-19 is responsible for a significant number of infections. The risk of within-household infection is greatly increased among those from Black Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and low income communities. Efforts to protect these communities are urgently needed. The aim of this study is to explore the acceptability of the availability of accommodation to support isolation among at risk populations. MethodsOur study used a mixed methods design struct...

BackgroundCommunity safety is a key determinant of mental well-being, yet racially and ethnically minoritised communities in the UK often face higher exposure to violence alongside barriers to formal protection and support. In these contexts, informal support networks may play a critical role in shaping how safety is experienced and how distress is managed. Although such networks are widely recognised as protective for mental well-being, there is limited qualitative research examining how they o...

ObjectivesTo develop a toolkit to provide a structured framework for assessing whether large events are COVID-secure. Study designCross-sectional reporting on the development of the COVID-19 Suffolk Events Toolkit (C-SET). MethodsThe toolkit was developed through an iterative process of writing, discussion, and modification, drawing upon national UK guidance. Pilot cases and a contemporaneous consultation with experts were also undertaken, and C-SET was revised in line with the findings. Resu...

IntroductionAs students return to colleges and universities in the fall of 2020, it is important to understand their perception of risk and their desire for in person versus online learning, which may differ between undergraduate and graduate students. MethodsWe anonymously surveyed 212 undergraduate and 134 graduate students in the College of Public Health, and 94 graduate students in the College of Education in late June, 2020. We asked them Likert style questions regarding their comfort retu...

In addition to the overwhelming health effects of COVID-19, the disease has inflicted unprecedented economic damage. Vast resources have been directed at COVID-19 testing and health care while economic activity has been substantially curtailed due to disruptions resulting from individual choices and government policies. This study estimates the economic loss associated with COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. from February 1, 2020 through July 11, 2020. We use estimates of years of life lost that are ba...

AbstractWith the rapid advancement of industrialization and urbanization, China is facing an increasingly serious challenge of air pollution. The dramatic deterioration of air quality not only compromises the quality of daily life, but also poses a serious threat to public health. In order to deal with the urgent environmental problems, the Chinese government actively seeks treatment methods, among which the coal-to-gas policy, with its advantages of clean and low-carbon, has become a key part o...

In this paper, we analyze economic costs and consequences of local non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Using comprehensive data on municipal and regional policies in Norway, we implement a difference-in-differences framework identifying impacts of local NPIs from discontinuous differential shifts in outcomes following the implementation of new policies. In treated municipalities, local NPIs lead to persistent reductions in mobility, persistent incre...

BackgroundA significant percentage of COVID-19 patients experience post-COVID-19 symptoms and signs. Post-COVID-19 syndrome affects physical and mental health of patients in several ways. AimTo investigate the impact of post-COVID-19 syndrome and related dysautonomia on patients life and work productivity. MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study in Greece using an online questionnaire. Study population included 108 workers over 18 years old that have been diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndr...

Youth suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, but evidence about the influences of parental involvement on adolescent suicidal behaviors is inconsistent and have not been well studied. We used nationally representative data from the Vietnam Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) 2019 (n = 7796 students aged 13-18 years). Using the 2-level random intercept logistic regressions, we evaluated the relationship between parental involvement (high expectation, monitoring, and u...