From print to perspective: A mixed-method analysis of the convergence and divergence of COVID-19 topics in newspapers and interviews. by Qingqing Chen, Andrew Crooks, Adam J Sullivan, Jennifer A Surtees, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter

“…We found seven key topics from the "big" newspaper dataset, providing a macro-level view that covers public health, policies and economics. Conversely, three divergent topics were derived from the "thick" interview data, offering a micro-level view that focuses more on individuals' experiences, emotions and concerns. …”
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Low Birth Weight, Child Gender, Number of Children, and Maternal Education as Risk Factors for Stunting in Palu City - Indonesia by Fahmi Hafid, Nasrul Nasrul, Amsal Amsal, Kadar Ramadhan, Taufiqurahman Taufiqurahman, Sarina Sariman

“…These findings highlight the importance of maternal education, gender, birth weight, and number of children as risk factors for stunting, as well as their implications for health policies. Conclusions: Factors such as low birth weight, male sex, the number of children over three, and mothers' education of less than 9 years significantly increased the risk of stunting in children. …”
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Global health diplomacy in nursing, reinforcing challenges and benefits: A scoping review by Arthur Luiz Barbosa Martins, Patrícia de Paula Queiroz Bonato, Bruna Sordi Carrara, Emerson Lucas Junio Silva Lucas Silva Camargo, Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura

“…However, their contributions significantly influence global health policies, improve healthcare access in underserved regions, and advocate for vulnerable populations. …”
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Investigation of TORCH seroprevalence in a tertiary university hospital by Samet Kirat

“…The results highlight the importance of prenatal screening for TORCH infections to prevent potential complications and guide health policies for infection control strategies. [Med-Science 2024; 13(4.000): 995-1000]…”
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A comprehensive analysis and comparative study of the trends in thyroid cancer burden in China and globally from 1990 to 2021, with projections for the next 15 Years by Yulai Yin, Xiaoyu Zhang

“…The formulation of proactive and effective health policies is urgently needed.…”
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Gender-specific secular trends and related factors of high perceived stress level among Korean older adults: a nation-wide serial cross-sectional study by Eunjeong Choi, Hyun-Ju Seo, Kye Ha Kim, Sun-Young Jung

“…Conclusions This study highlights significant gender disparities in perceived stress among older adults, with women demonstrating greater vulnerability. Public health policies should prioritize stress reduction strategies tailored to address gender-specific needs and socio-economic disparities in older adults.…”
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Evaluation of Psychological Distress in Infertile Women who Underwent ART Cycle During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Ebru Cogendez, Pinar Kumru, Sunullah Soysal, Enis Ozkaya, Belgin Devranoglu, Elif Tozkir, Ilhan Sanverdi

“… OBJECTIVE: We aimed to determine the frequency of psychological distress and related factors in infertile women who underwent assisted reproductive technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop health policies accordingly. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional study was carried out with 352 infertile women who applied to the in vitro fertilization clinic between December 2020-February 2021. …”
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Differences in health related quality of life among older migrants and nonmigrants in India by Vasim Ahamad, Ram B. Bhagat

“…However, this study predicts that migrants especially need separate health policies as they are in poorer health conditions than non-migrants. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Reproductive Health Among Young Albanian Women by Alketa Zazo, Eliona Kulluri, Enxhi Vrapi

“… OBJECTIVE: National and international health policies focus on improving the sexual and reproductive health among women, therefore, understanding the factors that motivate or refrain women from accessing reproductive health services is central to those policies. …”
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Creating accountable hospital service areas in China: a case analysis of health expenditure in the metropolis of Chengdu by Jay Pan, Peiya Cao, Xiaoshuang Zhao, Yili Yang

“…Findings from the HSA-based analysis could inform the formulation of relevant health policies and the optimisation of healthcare resource allocations.…”
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Nature, prevalence and determinants of mental health problems experienced by adolescents in south Asia: a systematic reviewResearch in context by Chethana Mudunna, Medhavi Weerasinghe, Thach Tran, Josefine Antoniades, Lorena Romero, Miyuru Chandradasa, Jane Fisher

“…Determinants include social, cultural, environmental and socioeconomic factors often beyond individual control. Mental health policies and programs and research appropriate to the cultural context, that address social determinants of MHPs and evidence gaps, are needed to tackle the significant mental health burden among south Asian adolescents. …”
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Pathways Through Which Green Exposure Type Influences Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality in Shanghai, China by Jianzhong HUANG, Yanting XU, Lan WANG, Zhouqian HE

“…These findings contribute valuable insights to the theoretical understanding of how green exposure influences chronic non-communicable diseases and provide critical scientific support for urban planning and public health policies. In practice, urban planners should holistically consider the integration of diverse types of green spaces to maximize their benefits for cardiovascular health, thereby supporting the broader well-being of urban populations.…”
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