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Quality of life and resilience among Muslim minority in Israel: Implications for global health
Authors: Shibli H , Deeb W , Napso D , Abu Shriki N , Abu Khait S , Aharonson-Daniel L 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) indicators can reveal unmet health needs and disparities in various population subgroups. Minority communities often experience lower HRQoL and community resilience (CR) levels compared to majority populations. In Israel, Muslims constitute approximately 18% (1.669 million) of the total population, confronting challenges related to healthcare access, social determinants of health, and CR. This study aims to investigate the HRQoL in different Muslim subgroups in Israel and its association with CR, providing insights of broader global implications for public health policies addressing minority communities.

Methods
A survey was conducted among three Muslim subgroups in Israel, including Arab-Muslims, Bedouin-Muslims, and Circassians Muslims. The survey assessed demographics; HRQoL measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) tool; personal resilience; and CR measured by the Conjoint Community Resiliency Assessment Measure (CCRAM). Data analysis included descriptive and analytic statistics. Pearson's correlation coefficient determined the association between WHOQOL levels and CCRAM scores.

Results
Of 461 participants, Circassian Muslims reported the highest levels of quality of life (M = 3.74±0.34), while the Bedouin sub-group reported the lowest (M = 3.37±0.46). CR was significantly higher among Circassians Muslims (M = 3.81±0.64) compared to Arab-Muslim (M = 2.58±0.74) and Bedouin-Muslim (M = 2.48±0.74) subgroups. HRQoL was positively associated (p &lt; 0.001) with CR for the entire Muslim population.

Conclusions
This study highlights the relationship between social determinants of health, lifestyle, and unique characteristics of sub-groups within the Muslim minority in Israel. The findings demonstrate the diversity among Muslim minority populations and suggests that there is a need for tailored and customized interventions focused on the variable needs of vulnerable subgroups, like the Bedouin Muslims.

Key messages
• Minority health study in Israel emphasizes diverse HRQoL & CR, urging tailored public health policies.
• Focused on minority health, Bedouin Muslims need customized interventions to improve HRQoL & CR.
Mental health resilience among refugees and asylum seekers: a systematic review
Authors: Paudyal P , Purkait N , Fey J 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
&gt;100 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes because of torture, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Asylum Seekers and Refugees (ASRs) make up a third of this group. ASRs are more likely to experience poor mental health compared to the general population. This study systematically reviewed the studies of mental health resilience and potential factors promoting resilience in this population.

Methods
A comprehensive and systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane library, Google scholar, ScienceDirect, Sage Journals, and Taylor & Francis online. Electronic search was carried out using terms related to resilience, mental health, and ASRs. Qualitative studies published in English until March 2022 and exploring the role of resilience in mental health and wellbeing of ASRs were eligible for inclusion. The studies were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach using Braun and Clarke's 6 step process. Quality assessment was conducted using Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal Tool.

Results
Of the 9,708 studies identified in the electronic search, 10 were eligible for inclusion. Three key themes were identified as promoting resilience: social support from peers and family, religion and spirituality, and individual factors. The studies emphasized the value of family and peer support in keeping the sprits alive and finding strengths to keep going. Spirituality and religion were reported as crucial factors in staying grounded and hopeful against all odds. Individual factors such as reflection, reframing and positive thinking were described as coping strategies during adversities.

Conclusions
The review highlighted the important role of resilience related factors in the mental health and wellbeing of ASR populations. More studies in this area are required to inform the development of interventions to promote resilience and improve the mental health and wellbeing of ASRs.

Key messages
• Peer and family support, religion and spirituality, reframing and positive thinking play keel role in the mental health and wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees.
• There is a dearth of research exploring the factors promoting mental health resilience in asylum seekers and refugees.
Burden Estimation of SAR-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in Ireland over the First Full two years of the pandemic
Authors: Igboanugo T , Kabir Z 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) is a standardized metric for quantifying the direct impact of a disease on a population for easy comparability. Most studies investigated the health impact of COVID-19 at the early stage of the pandemic. Several studies in Europe reported an estimated burden of COVID-19 for 1-full year at a time the post-acute consequences of the disease were very much a grey area. We set out to estimate a 2-year DALYs of COVID-19 in Ireland.

Methods
Data on national mortality, hospital and community-managed cases reported by the Health Protection and Surveillance Centre, Ireland, were used to estimate the DALYs based on the Global Burden of Diseases study modelling framework. DALYs were estimated by age and gender from March 2020 - February 2022. DALY is a summary metric of YLL (Years of Life Lost) and YLD (Years Lived with Disability).

Results
An estimated 1.2 million symptomatic SAR-CoV-2 infections with 6,211 deaths were reported in Ireland between March 2020 and February 2022. Overall, the estimated DALYs due to COVID-19 were 83,619 two years post-pandemic (1st year, 55,797; 2nd year, 27,826). DALYs for males [42,745 (1st year, 28,558; 2nd year, 14,191)] were higher than females [40,874 (1st year, 27,238; 2nd year, 13,635)]. YLDs contributed 8.9% of the total DALYs (2.9% in year one and 21% in year two)]. Males aged 45-64 years had the largest burden (9,531 DALYs). Post-acute consequences of COVID-19 contributed to 81.2% (95% UI 61.4% - 90.2%) of the total mortality burden [1st year, 83.9% (67.1% - 91.3%); 2nd year, 80.4% (60.4% - 89.8%)].

Conclusions
The 2-year burden estimation showed a substantial impact on the population health of Ireland. Post-acute consequences of COVID-19 are the major contributor to the morbidity burden. Further insight into the empirical estimate of at-risk individuals with the establishment of targeted interventions will help to mitigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 on the Irish healthcare system.

Key messages
• Post-acute consequences of COVID-19 are the major contributor to the morbidity burden.
• Insight into the empirical estimate of at-risk individuals with the establishment of targeted interventions.
Is it the same to invest in health care or social care? A health production function study
Authors: Feldens T , Vasco Santos J , Costa E 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
This study aims to explore the relationship between health expenditure and social expenditure in their role in affecting health outcomes, such as death rates and disability-adjusted life years. Both types of spending may behave as complementary or supplementary goods, besides, they may interact with each other over time.

Methods
We used a translog production function using both health and social expenditures as inputs, for a panel of 27 years and EU countries, in order to estimate their respective output elasticities and the elasticity of substitution between them. Instrumental variables and ridge regressions were used to estimate unbiased elasticities.

Results
Our results point out that the elasticity of substitution between social and health expenditures is positive and less than one, which means that these spending variables may be classified as weak substitutes. Still, the substitutability pattern is heterogeneous according to each country, year and health outcome, being most sensitive to mortality rates in comparison with disability-adjusted life years.

Conclusions
Our Results support the hypothesis of a weak substitution relation between health and social expenditure. This implies that investments in the health sector should not be independent of social sector investments. Thus, policymakers need to consider the joint effect of these two spending categories when considering investment decisions aiming at achieving specific health gains.
This presentation was supported by National Funds through FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia,I.P., within CINTESIS, R&D Unit (reference UIDB/4255/2020)

Key messages
• As health and social expenditures behave as weak substitutes, they have a complex relationship that depends on time, technology and the type of health benefit.
• Both types of spending may affect health outcomes, still, their effect is heterogenous and may be cummulative with time.
Does the update of the Nutri-Score improve its complementarity with French dietary guidelines?
Authors: Sarda B , Kesse-Guyot E , Deschamps V , Hercberg S , Ducrot P , Galan P , Srour B , Touvier M , Julia C 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

To help consumers to make healthier food choices, seven European countries have implemented the front-of-pack nutrition label Nutri-Score Six years after its implementation in France, the algorithm was updated in 2023 by the Nutri-Score European scientific committee, based on the current scientific knowledge. The present work aimed to study the complementarity of the newly-developed algorithm and the 2019 French food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) and compare the respective performances of the new and initial algorithms. Three French food composition databases were used to have access to the food composition of the entire food supply in France: the OQALI, Open Food Facts, and Ciqual databases. Based on the FBDG, a list of 40 criteria was identified for 26 food groups and used to assess the complementarity between FBDG and the Nutri-Score. Out of the 40 criteria, 45% (18/40) were position criteria (i.e. criteria which require to have products rated favourably (A or B) (resp. unfavourably (D or E))), 35% (14/40) were discrimination between groups criteria (i.e. criteria which require a group to be discriminated over another group), and 20% (8/40) were nutrient discrimination criteria (i.e. criteria which require products in a group to be discriminated on a nutrient of interest). For the position and group discrimination criteria (32 in total), the initial algorithm met 63% (20/32) of them while the revised algorithm met 84% (27/32) of them. For the nutrient discrimination criteria, the revised algorithm was more discriminatory than the initial one against critical nutrients for 63% (5/8) of the criteria, while the initial algorithm was for no criteria more discriminatory. Compared to the previous version, the revised algorithm of the Nutri-Score appeared to better rank foods in regard to the French dietary guidelines and improved the currently existing system. The present work constitutes the first step in the process of validation of the newly-developed algorithm.

Key messages
• The revised Nutri-Score algorithm improved the alignment between Nutri-Score and the French dietary guidelines compared to the previous version of the Nutri-Score.
• The present work constitutes the first step in the process of validation of the newly-developed algorithm.
From advocacy to dissemination: lessons from a French initiative to promote experiential knowledge
Authors: Georgelin B , Delescluse T , Ferron C ,   Committee to promote EKHP, Porcherie M , Vuillemin A , Berdougo F 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Issue
Health Promotion (HP) practitioners hold experiential knowledge (EK) relevant to tackle core issues (implementation design, innovation, context-specific dissemination) and improve professional practices. Promoting ways to build up and share EK has been the mission of a multidisciplinary French coalition of HP specialists, policymakers, practitioners and researchers. After drafting an advocacy plan and designing a method for capitalizing, collecting and circulating EK on HP interventions (2016-2020), the Committee to promote EKHP (CEKHP) focused on disseminating capitalization skills in the workforce (2020-2023).

Second phase
To mobilize for EKHP, we followed a 3-part strategy. 1/ Members of CEKPH tested out capitalization projects, to make proof of concept and identify necessary levers to put the method into practice (project design, financing, etc.). 2/ We created in 2021 a training program to gain skills to design EKHP projects. 3/ We built spaces to increase recognition and access to EKHP works.

Results
We launched in May 2022 a website: the national EKHP resource center (www.capitalisationsante.fr). More than 100 works are now published, including works from the starter projects which helped refine the method, attracting 15 000+ visitors in the first year. 150+ practitioners have been trained so far, through a program offered at the National School for Public Health in adult learning sessions and in a master's degree, also available to organizations wishing to adopt EKHP practices. To keep amplify the initiative, new members joined the initial coalition. We debuted in 2023 a community of practice to support a network of trained practitioners.

Next steps
Both building up and accessing EKHP meet a high level of interest. We launched a survey to track the uses of EKHP publications (transfer, innovation, etc.). Advocacy for EKHP continues: we must rally more support from local health authorities, to sustain wide range EKHP adoption and secure necessary funding.

Key messages
• Experiential knowledge contributes to improve practices in health promotion by sharing knowledge on how HP interventions work and by developing new skills (EK build up capacities) in the workforce.
• A multilevel strategy combining advocacy, tools-building and training can be effective at promoting experiential knowledge. We identified levers that create favorable environments for dissemination.
Women’s health in Germany at a glance – a brochure derived from the Women’s Health Report
Authors: Prütz F , Schaarschmidt J , Hintzpeter B , Krause L , Saß A-C 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Issue
In 2020, Federal Health Reporting published a 400-page report on women's health in Germany. Since dissemination is a general issue in health reporting, our aim was, after first addressing the scientific community, to convey the contents of this report to a broader audience and thus increase the public and policy impact of health reporting.

Description of the problem
After researching national and international models, the concept of an online brochure was developed with 50% text and 50% photos, illustrations and data visualisations. In the working process, which took about a year, the text of the comprehensive report was reduced to its core statements, the language simplified, examples and explanations added for better understanding. Content was rearranged forming double pages, e.g., the topics cancer, screening examinations, and HPV infection were combined. Data was updated, the topic of women during the Corona pandemic was added. To draw attention to the comprehensive report, links were inserted on each page.

Results
A 76-page brochure with the most important facts on women's health in Germany was published for International Women's Day 2023. It is illustrated by icons and photos, which are also used for an accompanying social media campaign. In addition to the online version, some printed brochures were produced and well requested. An English version is available at www.rki.de/womenshealthreport.

Lessons
The brochure is a data-based and scientifically reliable source of information for everyone interested in women's health. It gives visibility to the topic and supports those who advocate to strengthen women's health in Germany and elsewhere. We cannot yet assess its impact, but saw a great response to the social media campaign. One experience is the difficulty of reducing content and combining scientific accuracy and easy-to-understand language. An exchange with other countries on this could be useful, as could the development of good practice guidelines.

Key messages
• As an extract from the comprehensive report on women’s health in Germany, an illustrated brochure with the most important facts was published in March 2023 by Federal Health Reporting.
• The aim of the brochure and the accompanying social media campaign was to convey the topic of women’s health to a broader audience, thus increasing the public and policy impact of health reporting.
Irish population knowledge, attitudes, and perception of air pollution
Authors: Quintyne K , Kelly C 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Aim
Air pollution remains a major global public health challenge; and Ireland is no exception to the human health implications of exposure ambient air pollutants. Accurate and timely information can be critical to mitigate the harmful effects of air pollution. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes to poor air quality in Ireland to assist stakeholders in developing and implementing effective communication pieces and policies about the management of air pollution.

Study design
Cross-sectional population-based cohort.

Methods
Quantitative data on knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) were collected from respondents living across Ireland, and the results were analysed with SPSS (Version 28.0).

Results
Among the 1,005 respondents included in this study, the mean [SD] age was 46.1 [15.3] years; 53% were female (n = 530); and 66% and 35% of respondents were aware of air pollution and its adverse effects on health at a national and local level respectively (n = 668 and n = 353 respectively). In addition, there were significant relationships between socio-demographic and air pollution awareness. There were correlation between respondent's age, gender, socio-economic group, and locality in Ireland.

Conclusions
This study demonstrates that environmental health literacy around air pollution in critically lacking among respondents. Given that air pollution is an increasingly important global priority, opportunities need to created to improve reach and impact of communication of air quality health risk and mitigation measures.

Key messages
• Most respondents acknowledge that air pollution is a national problem.
• Females were more aware of air pollution among the respondents.
‘We just had to try it’ - Virtual mentoring experiences of students and their lecturers- Namibia
Authors: Ndlovu S , Niranjan V 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
Mentoring is the backbone of nursing in the classroom and clinical practice. Online learning became the teaching mode of choice during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nurse training institutions were caught off guard with the sudden changes as they were not prepared for the imposed restrictions. Reliance on face-to-face mentoring (FFM) was greatly disrupted because of restrictions on public gatherings and closure of schools. Students needed to continue learning, lectures needed to keep their jobs and nurse training institutions needed to be viable in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. This study explored virtual mentoring (VM) experiences among third-and-fourth nursing students and their lecturers.

Methods
An exploratory qualitative design was used. Purposive sampling was used for students and convenient sampling on lecturers. Data collection instrument was designed and pilot tested. Six focus groups from students (n = 46) were conducted. Telephone interviews were conducted with lecturers (n = 18). Data were analysed using NVivo 12.

Results
Five key themes were identified on both groups; (i) Preparation of adequate teaching content is crucial, (ii) problem-solving scenarios to promote student expertise, (iii) group work and use of social media platforms promote socialisation, (iv) personalized feedback important for psychological support and (v) use of videos during lectures was paramount for nonverbal communication. Institutional support and learning of IT skills to navigate through the Learning Management System were recommended as ways of strengthening VM experiences.

Conclusions
Although both FFM and VM produced positive mentoring experiences, mentoring activities such as modelling, scaffolding, coaching, articulation, reflection and exploration were not clearly understood as mentoring activities. Future research should explore teaching pedagogies to strengthen VM.

Key messages
• Innovative techniques for nonverbal communication are important during online learning as they mentor students on communication skills and boost self-esteem.
• Knowledge on navigation of the LMS and its various features that support virtual mentoring is paramount both for students and lecturers to meet learning outcomes.
Access to health care for people with intellectual disability in Belgium: challenges and solutions
Authors: Ricour C , Desomer A , Dauvrin M , Devos C 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Background
people with intellectual disability (PWID), such as those living with Down syndrome, experience poorer health outcomes, are more at-risk of comorbidities and have a lower life expectancy than the general population. Moreover, they are more likely to experience discrimination and refusal of care than other citizens. To support the implementation of the rights of PWID as promoted by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre measured the health disparities between PWID and without ID in Belgium, collected the barriers faced by PWID and suggested solutions.

Methods
a mixed method study was conducted in 2020-2022. Quantitative data were obtained from linking the social security data related to PWID to the health expenditures data. A representative population sample was obtained to allow for compare PWID with the general population. Experiences and needs of PWID and of professionals were collected through semi-directive interviews and nominal groups. Stakeholders from handicap and health sectors joined an online survey to gather possible options for solutions.

Results
data of 17 155 PWID were analysed and compared to a sample of the Belgian population. PWID have, i.e., a lower access to dental care (49.8% for PWID vs 65.8% in 2019) or breast cancer screening (42.6% for PWID vs 59.7%). We found no difference for contact with a GP and diabetes follow-up. Five categories of barriers emerged: stereotypes and prejudices; lack of knowledge and competences; poor communication; organisational gaps; lack of sociopolitical support. We identified 25 actions, aiming at 8 objectives, with 3 preliminary conditions: more time, universal design and reasonable adjustment.

Conclusions
focusing on universal design, that is tailoring health services to the needs of the most vulnerable patients that are PWID, can increase access to health care to all patients and not only the PWID.

Key messages
• People with intellectual disability lack of access to preventive health care.
• Focusing on universal design increases access to health care for all.