Medical Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
compare
2
approaches
for
representing
self-reported
race-and-ethnicity,
additive
modeling
(AM),
in
which
every
race
or
ethnicity
a
person
endorses
counts
toward
measurement
that
category,
and
commonly
used
mutually
exclusive
categorization
(MEC)
approach.
benchmark
gold-standard,
but
often
impractical
approach
analyzes
all
combinations
race-and-ethnicity
as
distinct
groups.
MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
73(24), P. 539 - 545
Published: June 20, 2024
Loneliness
and
isolation
are
indicators
of
social
disconnection
that
can
lead
to
poor
mental
physical
health
outcomes,
including
increased
risk
for
heart
disease,
stroke,
dementia,
type
2
diabetes,
depression,
anxiety,
premature
mortality
(1-3).Although
these
risks
well
documented,
a
more
comprehensive
understanding
the
impact
loneliness
lack
emotional
support
on
health-related
outcomes
is
needed,
particularly
among
persons
experiencing
most
disconnection,
such
as
those
who
do
not
identify
heterosexual
cisgender.Sexual
gender
minority
(SGM)
data
often
collected
in
research,
resulting
evidence-based
interventions
groups
(4,5).The
objectives
this
study
were
assess
association
between
connection
U.S.
adults
determine
prevalence
loneliness,
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1), P. e2449556 - e2449556
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
Research
indicates
that
social
drivers
of
health
are
associated
with
cancer
screening
adherence,
although
the
exact
magnitude
these
associations
remains
unclear.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Loneliness
is
recognized
as
a
significant
public
health
concern,
affecting
quality
of
life
and
outcomes,
including
cancer-related
outcomes.
Thus,
it
essential
to
understand
the
prevalence
risk
factors
for
loneliness
in
people
with
cancer.
Through
an
exploratory
analysis
secondary
data
from
Health
Information
National
Trends
Survey,
we
investigated
correlates
among
adult
cancer
survivors
(N
=
1,234).
An
estimated
35.9%
participants
experienced
moderate
severe
loneliness.
In
series
multiple
logistic
regression
models,
identified
differences
sociodemographic,
factors,
non-cancer
comorbidities,
social
isolation,
support,
media
use
behaviors
odds
reporting
moderate-severe
our
fully
adjusted
model,
years
since
diagnosis,
fair-poor
overall
health,
moderate-high
psychological
distress,
having
children
living
household
were
all
positively
independently
associated
this
same
being
married
some
types
support
negatively
This
study
underscores
multifaceted
nature
survivors,
revealing
complex
interplay
demographic,
health-related,
factors.
Social Work in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Despite
evidence
linking
perceived
social
isolation
(PSI)
with
substance
use
disorders
(SUDs),
limited
research
has
examined
its
effect
on
fentanyl
among
people
who
inject
drugs
(PWID).
Cross-sectional
data
of
350
PWID
in
Appalachian
Kentucky
were
utilized
to
examine
the
association
between
PSI
and
lifetime
use.
Study
findings
highlighted
a
significant
Additionally,
higher
scores
scale
tend
less
frequently,
suggesting
that
may
serve
as
protective
factor
against
within
our
sample.
This
raises
concern
regarding
forming
support
networks
inadvertently
contribute
increased
rather
than
promote
recovery.
Examining
at-risk
can
offer
valuable
insights
into
patterns
related
overdoses.
aid
design
effective
policies
interventions
behavior
change,
harm
reduction,
SUD
treatment
engagement
PWID.
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
is
the
leading
cause
of
death
worldwide,
with
physical
inactivity
being
a
known
contributor
to
global
rates
CVD
incidence.
incidence,
however,
not
uniform
recognized
sex
differences
as
well
and
racial
ethnic
differences.
Furthermore,
gut
microbiota
have
been
associated
CVD,
sex,
race/ethnicity.
Researchers
begun
examine
interplay
these
complicated
yet
interrelated
topics.
This
review
will
present
evidence
that
(risk
development),
are
distinct
between
sexes
racial/ethnic
groups,
which
appear
be
influenced
by
acculturation,
discrimination,
stress,
lifestyle
factors
like
exercise.
this
address
beneficial
impacts
exercise
on
cardiovascular
system
provide
recommendations
for
future
research
in
field.
BACKGROUND
Stress,
loneliness,
and
social
isolation
are
growing
public
health
concerns,
yet
traditional
therapy
remains
costly,
inaccessible,
stigmatized.
Digital
Peer
Support
(DPS)
offers
an
alternative
that
is
scalable,
anonymous,
affordable.
This
paper
explores
DPS
through
the
lens
of
5
A’s
TechQuity:
Availability,
Accessibility,
Accommodation,
Affordability,
Acceptability.
OBJECTIVE
examines
as
equitable
emotional
solution,
using
Supportiv,
anonymous
peer
support
platform,
a
case
study.
The
goal
to
assess
how
addresses
barriers
care
expands
access
support.
METHODS
article
takes
qualitative
approach,
drawing
on
existing
literature,
studies,
expert
perspectives
explore
role
in
addressing
needs.
study
Supportiv
examined
TechQuity
highlight
enhances
access.
RESULTS
Findings
show
reduces
logistical
financial
hurdles,
providing
immediate,
culturally
responsive
without
requiring
insurance
or
diagnosis.
It
accessibility
engagement,
particularly
for
underserved
populations.
CONCLUSIONS
While
cannot
replace
therapy,
it
fills
critical
gaps.
Further
integration
into
healthcare
systems
policy
development
needed
maximize
its
impact.
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