The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we use public transport. Researchers in Brazil decided to study how the virus spread among people using public transport in poorer areas, before vaccines were available. They looked at the rate of COVID-19 positivity and other related factors. You might wonder why they chose these areas. Well, these regions have less money a...
Usually, studies about breast cancer survivors (BCS) focus on either their diet or exercise habits separately. But our research wanted to know what they think about both, together. The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, including how these survivors take care of their health. We need to understand their new challenges to help them stay well after the pandemic. Be...
The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare into the digital age, but not everyone is equally tech-savvy. While tools like eHeals help measure eHealth literacy, newer tests are popping up. A recent study in Greece validated both the original eHeals and a revised version, eHeals-Extended, to see how they stack up. Nearly 400 participants filled out these tests along with ...
The switch to electronic medical records (EMRs) in the Philippines has been in the works for over a decade, guided by the Philippine eHealth Agenda. EMRs are designed to enhance clinical management and are common in advanced economies. Yet, there's still limited research on how they're actually used. This study looks at how public primary health care facilities in th...
COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every experience was unique, but together, they paint a picture of resilien...
Leaving an emergency department (ED) before medical advice is given, often called early exits, is a major concern in the U. S. healthcare system. It can lead to worse health outcomes and higher costs. While past research has explored this issue, studies using recent nationwide data over multiple years are rare. This study dives into the factors that influence patient...
In Vernon, Connecticut, the year 2024 was filled with unique challenges for students and educators alike. Despite the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the district's superintendent, Joseph Macary, shared some inspiring news about the accomplishments achieved during the year. The schools' theme for 2024 was "Together, Students Learn, Achieve and Succeed. " ...
Research quality assessment can be tricky, with past studies showing varied results. Let's dive into how academic scientists use information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their research activities affect the quality of their publications. We took a unique approach by combining different fields of study to tackle this. Imagine this: a bunch of academic sc...
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the nation, it posed new hurdles for businesses and worker safety. In response, a team of experts from various fields conducted the COVID-19 Worksite Impact Survey. This survey aimed to understand how the pandemic was affecting small and medium businesses in ten North Carolina counties. By gathering this information, the team co...
Picture this: 83 graduate-level students, scattered across two universities, are all enrolled in different behavioral health programs. These include clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, and social work. They all have one major thing in common these days - the COVID-19 pandemic. To get a better handle on how this virus h...