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Aim and objectives: To investigate the nutritional status of older adults in nursing homes in Chongqing, China, compare and analyse the differences in the physical condition, cognitive function and social-related factors of older adults with different nutritional statuses. Background: Malnurtition in the older people has become a priority concer, and the incidence and factors associated with malnutrition vary somewhat by healthcare setting. In Chongqing, China, there is lack of research on malnu...

Background: To maintain and improve the quality of the cancer nursing workforce, it is crucial to understand the factors that influence retention and job satisfaction. We aimed to investigate the characteristics of cancer nurses in Australia and identify predictors of job satisfaction. Methods: We analysed data from an anonymous cross-sectional survey distributed through the Cancer Nurses Society Australia membership and social media platforms from October 2021 to February 2022. The survey was c...

Objective: In Australia, less than one quarter of children aged 5–12 years meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines. Before school care operates as part of Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) services and provide opportunities for children to meet their daily PA recommendations. The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with children meeting 15 min of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA) while attending before school care. Methods: A cross-sectional study wa...

"...provides comprehensive and up-to-date evidence on COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and helps responses to vaccine infodemic in future pandemics." As a cost-effective measure to protect people against the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have implemented various policies to promote COVID-19 vaccination.

Background: Justification of intimate partner violence (IPV) has several implications, including reduced likelihood of help-seeking, increased experiences episodes of partner abuses, and poor health status and outcomes. However, in Papua New Guinea (PNG), where IPV is among the highest globally, little is known about factors influencing IPV justification among women in union. This study aimed at examining the prevalence of IPV justification and associated factors among women in union in PNG. Met...

Background: Inappropriate health care leads to negative patient experiences, poor health outcomes and inefficient use of resources. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of inappropriately used clinical practices in Canada. Methods: We searched multiple bibliometric databases and grey literature to identify inappropriately used clinical practices in Canada between 2007 and 2021. Two team members independently screened citations, extracted data and assessed methodological quality. Findings were...

Marije J. Splinter and colleagues assess the prevalence of healthcare avoidance during the COIVD-19 pandemic and investigate related determinants

Aims and objectives: The aim of this integrative review was to investigate current literature exploring relationships between general self-efficacy and the healthy ageing of older people. Background: Enhancing the health and well-being of older adults, while mitigating consequences of illness and frailty are important priorities in healthy ageing. General self-efficacy is closely associated with human behaviour and has been linked with improved health and well-being. Design: An integrative revie...

Objective: Increasing e-cigarette use combined with emerging evidence of their respiratory effects raises concerns about their potential impact on asthma prevalence. This review evaluates the most recent available evidence on the association of e-cigarette use and asthma world-wide. Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and ProQuest in March 2021. This study was conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting...

Jing Song and co-workers report a systematic review and network meta-analysis assessing evidence on food labeling and purchasing decisions.