Pub Date : 2025-06-22DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108332
Bruce G. Taylor , Caroline Lancaster , Elizabeth A. Mumford , Jackie Sheridan-Johnson , Chandler C. Carter , Kimberly J. Mitchell , Weiwei Liu
Objective
To examine individual, interpersonal, community/societal, and policy-level risk and protective factors associated with firearm violence victimization (FVV) among persons 10–34 years old, and to assess age group differences in these associations.
Methods
Participants (n = 5311) were drawn from the AmeriSpeak panel (September 2023–January 2024), a nationally representative United States sample. Data sources included online surveys, the U.S. Census, FBI crime reports, and a state firearm law database. Structural equation modeling assessed multi-level influences on FVV, incorporating firearm access, carrying, and attitudes (FACSA), prior victimization, and other social, policy, and demographic factors. Interaction terms were used to assess age differences (10–17 years old versus 18–34 years old).
Results
In the fully specified model, only two variables—FACSA and Juvenile Victimization, Perpetration, and Trauma History (JVPTH) —remained statistically significant predictors of FVV. Permissive firearm laws indirectly elevated FVV risk by increasing firearm exposure. Age-stratified interactions showed no statistically significant differences in predictors between youth and young adults. This suggests that FACSA and JVPTH risk factors operate similarly across developmental stages.
Conclusions
Firearm-related behaviors and early-life trauma are central drivers of FVV. These two factors accounted for the greatest risk when controlling for other influences. Policy Implications: Prevention strategies should integrate early-life trauma intervention, firearm behavior education, and structural reforms to prevent FVV. Also, violence interruption strategies targeted toward young persons with histories of victimization could help prevent FVV. Addressing upstream firearm access and trauma exposure is critical to reducing FVV risk across developmental stages.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-21DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108333
Keith L. Hullenaar , Frederick Rivara , Eric J. Bruns
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Pub Date : 2025-06-20DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108334
Takahiko Yoshimoto , Tomohiro Shinozaki , Ko Matsudaira
Objective
Locomotive syndrome (LS), characterized by reduced mobility due to musculoskeletal problems, and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are significant public health concerns with considerable societal impact. This study aimed to investigate the bidirectional association between LS and MetS in a cohort of Japanese manufacturing workers using a 6-year longitudinal dataset.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study used annual health checkup data from actively employed adults (aged ≥40) from 2016 to 2022. LS was assessed using the LS Risk Test, including the Two-Step Test, modified Stand-Up Test, and Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale. Cox proportional hazards models estimated hazard ratios (HRs) and 95 % confidence intervals (CIs) for the incidence of MetS and LS according to baseline status. Covariates included age, sex, and lifestyle-related behaviors. Sensitivity analyses excluding the COVID-19 pandemic period and subgroup analyses were also conducted.
Results
Among the 4301 participants without MetS at baseline, 20.4 % developed MetS during the follow-up period. LS was associated with an increased risk of MetS (adjusted HR: 1.34, 95 % CI: 1.16, 1.55). In contrast, among the 3359 participants without LS at baseline, 38.5 % developed LS; however, MetS was not associated with the incidence of LS (adjusted HR: 1.07, 95 % CI: 0.88, 1.31). Additional analyses confirmed the robustness of the findings.
Conclusions
LS was a significant risk factor for MetS, but MetS did not contribute to LS progression. These findings highlight the importance of mobility preservation in MetS prevention and suggest the need for workplace interventions that target musculoskeletal health among aging workers.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-18DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108330
James F. Thrasher , Samantha Petillo , Yanwen Sun , Liyan Xiong , Emily E. Hackworth , Stuart G. Ferguson , David Hammond , Crawford Moodie , on behalf of the Insert Project Team
Objective
Evaluate Canada's innovative policy mandating warning messages on cigarette sticks.
Methods
We analyzed data from an open cohort of Canadian adults who smoke, surveyed every 3 months (February 2023–November 2024; n = 11,487 observations from 4716 individuals). Participants reported: liking the look of their cigarette sticks (1-Dislike a lot to 7-Like a lot); feelings when looking at sticks (1-Very bad to 7-Very good); frequency of thinking about smoking-related harms due to sticks (1-Not at all to 5-Extremely); and forgoing cigarettes they normally smoke due to the look of sticks (no vs. yes). Linear and logistic generalized estimating equations regressed these outcomes on implementation period (i.e., pre-policy 2023 surveys [ref.] vs post-policy 2024 surveys), adjusting for covariates and post-stratification weights. Analyzing participants followed to the next survey (n = 6959 observations, 2356 individuals), separate adjusted mixed-effects logistic models regressed quit attempts in the 3-month interval since the prior survey on each stick measure from the prior survey (coded: neutral [ref.], dislike, like; neutral [ref.], bad, good; no forgoing [ref.], forwent cigarettes).
Results
From pre- to post-policy periods, liking and feelings about sticks became more negative (B = -0.15, 95 %CI = -0.22, −0.08; B = -0.07, 95 %CI = -0.13, −0.01) and forgoing cigarettes increased (AOR = 1.18, 95 %CI = 1.06, 1.32). Those who felt bad (vs. neutral) when looking at sticks were more likely to try to quit by the next survey (AOR = 1.31, 95 %CI = 1.05, 1.62), as were those who forwent cigarettes (AOR = 1.73, 95 %CI = 1.40, 2.15).
Conclusions
Countries should consider expanding cigarette labeling to include on-cigarette warnings, which appear to have increased outcomes that predict quit attempts in Canada.
目的:评价加拿大在香烟棒上强制规定警告信息的创新政策。方法:我们分析了来自加拿大吸烟成年人的开放队列数据,每3个 月调查一次(2023年2月- 2024年11月;N = 来自4716个人的11,487个观察结果)。参与者报告说:喜欢香烟棒的外观(1-不喜欢到7-喜欢);看木棍时的感觉(1-非常差到7-非常好);考虑吸烟相关危害的频率(1-完全不考虑到5-非常考虑);他们通常会因为香烟的外形而放弃吸烟(不吸烟vs.吸烟)。线性和逻辑广义估计方程对实施期间(即2023年政策前调查与2024年政策后调查)的这些结果进行了回归,调整了协变量和分层后的权重。分析随访到下一次调查的参与者(n = 6959个观察结果,2356个人),单独调整的混合效应逻辑模型回归了自上次调查以来3个月间隔内每个戒烟措施从上次调查(编码:中性[ref.],不喜欢,喜欢;中性的[参考],坏的,好的;不放弃[参考];不放弃香烟。结果:从政策实施前到政策实施后,对棍棒的喜欢程度和感觉程度呈负向变化(B = -0.15,95 %CI = -0.22,-0.08; = -0.07,95 CI % = -0.13,-0.01),放弃香烟增加(AOR = 1.18,95 CI % = 1.06,1.32)。感到难过的人(比中性)当看着棍棒下更有可能尝试戒烟的调查(AOR = 1.31,95 % CI = 1.05,1.62),是那些放弃香烟(AOR = 1.73,95 CI % = 1.40,2.15)。结论:各国应考虑扩大香烟标签,包括香烟上的警告,这似乎增加了预测加拿大戒烟企图的结果。
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Pub Date : 2025-06-15DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108329
Veerle J.C. Schevenhoven, Erik E.L. Jansen, Inge M.C.M. de Kok
Objective
In the Netherlands, women are currently invited for human papillomavirus (HPV) screening until age 60 (or age 65 for HPV-positive women). New data from HPV screening implementation in the Netherlands improved understanding of its longer-term protective effects and risk differences between population subgroups. With this, our aim was to optimize screening exit strategies.
Methods
The microsimulation model MISCAN-Cervix was used to simulate a population of unvaccinated women born between 1962 and 1992 over their lifetime. We simulated 20 different exit strategies, varying by screening end ages and screening interval dependent on previous HPV status, with two triage methods (cytology triage or direct colposcopy referral for HPV16/18+ women aged ≥60). Main outcome measures were total and unnecessary colposcopy referrals (i.e. ≤ cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia stage 1), cancer cases and deaths prevented, and (quality-adjusted) life years gained ((QA)LYG). The incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) were calculated for scenarios on the cost-effectiveness frontier.
Results
Screening of HPV-positive women at age 65 and age 70, with direct colposcopy referral of HPV16/18+ women aged ≥60 was the optimal exit strategy considering a threshold of €50,000 per LYG (ICER: €20,190/LYG, €46,985/QALY). This resulted in 18 additional cancer deaths prevented and 158 additional unnecessary referrals per 100,000 simulated women compared to the current strategy. Direct colposcopy referral of HPV16/18+ women aged ≥60 improved cost-effectiveness in all scenarios.
Conclusions
In the Dutch HPV screening program, adding screening moments for older HPV-positive women and/or incorporating direct referrals for HPV16/18+ women is cost-effective and could increase the efficiency and effectiveness of screening.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-06DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108328
Nariman Dennaoui , Gregory S. Kolt , Emma S. George , Justin M. Guagliano
Objective
This study examined longitudinal changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and non-CALD adolescents.
Methods
Data were drawn from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, conducted in Australia between 2010 and 2018, focusing on participants aged 10–15 years. CALD status was determined based on parental birthplace and main language spoken at home. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were assessed using time use diaries, with generalised estimating equation models used to analyse longitudinal changes.
Results
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity declined significantly over time among CALD adolescents compared to their non-CALD counterparts (CALD girls: coefficient = −17.54, 95 % CI: −23.97 to −11.11; CALD boys: coefficient = −18.23, 95 % CI: −25.30 to −11.17). At each time point, CALD girls exhibited the lowest minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels among all other age groups, with mean values of 73.41 (95 % CI: 67.11–79.71) at 10–11 years, 52.91 (95 % CI: 47.20–58.61) at 12–13 years, and 37.26 (95 % CI: 32.05–42.46) at 14–15 years.
Conclusion
The consistently lower levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among CALD adolescents, especially girls, highlight the need for culturally tailored interventions to address cultural and language barriers, to promote greater physical activity participation among this population.
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Although incentive-based interventions have shown promise in promoting physical activity, evidence on their long-term effectiveness remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate ongoing, structured incentives' long-term effects on physical activity in a large, real-world population.
Methods
This retrospective cohort study used a pre–post observational design using data from the SUMITOMO LIFE Vitality program in Japan. Participants enrolled from January to June 2021 with three years of uninterrupted participation. Participants earning weekly incentives for step goals received tangible rewards, such as beverages or food, reinforcing engagement. Additionally, accumulated points contributed to improving their insurance status, which resulted in greater reductions in insurance premiums and access to a broader range of benefits. The primary outcome was an upward trend in average daily step counts that were continuously tracked over 36-months with wearable devices and smartphone applications.
Results
Included in the final analysis were 86,175 participants (mean [standard deviation] age, 43.4 [12.1] years; 57.7 % men). Model-adjusted average daily step counts increased from 7239.7 (95 % CI, 7213.4 to 7266.0) steps/day at Month 1 to 9054.9 (95 % CI, 9023.7 to 9086.2) at Month 12, 9350.1 (95 % CI, 9318.4 to 9381.8) at Month 24, and 9392.7 (95 % CI, 9361.1 to 9424.3) at Month 36. These increases were statistically significant (P < 0.001), and sensitivity analyses confirmed consistent results.
Conclusions
Ongoing, structured incentives were associated with sustained increases in physical activity over 36 months, providing evidence for incentive-based interventions' long-term effectiveness in real-world settings.
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Pub Date : 2025-06-04DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108326
Khaila A. Prather, Suman Kanti Chowdhury, Harsha Puri, Elizabeth Zacharias, Melissa Newsome, Russell S. Kirby
Objective
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, particularly among vulnerable populations. This study examines the association between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and timely Pap test utilization for cervical cancer screening among women aged 21–65 years, with a focus on the association of abuse.
Methods
This study utilized the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) that included 41,111 women aged 21–65 years from 29 states. Using descriptive analysis and multivariable logistic regression, we conducted exploratory analyses to assess the association between experiences of abuse and timely Pap test utilization and to examine if household challenges moderate this association.
Results
Women who did not experience abuse had higher odds of receiving a timely Pap test compared to those with a history of abuse (aOR = 1.29, 95 % CI: 1.08–1.54). While household challenges were not significantly associated with timely screenings (aOR = 0.84, 95 % CI: 0.71–1.01), women without household challenges and abuse had significantly higher odds of receiving timely Pap tests (aOR = 1.66, 95 % CI: 1.27–2.17). Non-Hispanic Black women, married women, women with higher education, women who were employed, and women who had health insurance showed higher odds of timely Pap test utilization.
Conclusions
The study highlights the association between ACEs and preventive health behaviors. These findings emphasize the need for trauma-informed care interventions to address these disparities. Policy recommendations include expanding and enhancing access to cervical cancer screening for women with ACEs.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-31DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108324
Fernando Antonio Ignacio González , Gimena Ramos
Objective
While sociodemographic factors affect health check-ups, less is known about the role of psychosocial factors. Based on a nationally representative longitudinal survey in the United Kingdom (UK), this study explores the association of satisfaction with multiple dimensions and loneliness with health check-ups.
Methods
We use microdata from the UK Household Longitudinal Study, representative of the UK adult population (2017–2022). A multiple linear regression model with interactions and fixed effects was used to analyze the relationship between both objective (having close friends) and subjective (feeling lonely) measures of loneliness and satisfaction in multiple dimensions (work, health, income, leisure time, and life) and five types of health check-ups: ophthalmology, blood pressure, cholesterol, X-rays, and blood tests. In addition, we analyzed the association between satisfaction and the probability of trust and openness toward friends as a mechanism to explain the relationship.
Results
Having more friends, feeling loneliness more often, and being satisfied with income were associated with greater use of different health check-ups. On the contrary, being satisfied with one's health was negatively associated health check-ups. Higher satisfaction levels were associated with greater trust and openness with friends, suggesting a potential explanatory mechanism.
Conclusion
Our study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to understanding psychosocial factors in healthcare utilization. When designing future research and policy, it is crucial to consider objective and subjective indicators of individuals' psychosocial well-being and satisfaction across multiple dimensions.
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Pub Date : 2025-05-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108322
Saber Feizy , Delvon T. Mattingly , Melinda Ickes , Mary Kay Rayens , W. Jay Christian , Melissa Abadi , Seth Himelhoch , Shyanika W. Rose
Objective
The rising popularity of nicotine pouches among youth necessitates an understanding how marketing exposure influences their use, to inform regulation. This study examines the associations of tobacco marketing exposures with nicotine pouch use among adolescent students in the United States.
Methods
We analyzed data from 26,860 middle and high-school students in the United States who participated in the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey. The survey was administered during January–May 2022. Weighted logistic regressions with and without covariates (i.e., sociodemographic characteristics, other tobacco product use, and social media use) were used to evaluate the relationships between exposure to a variety of tobacco product advertisement modes (television/streaming/movies; Internet; newspapers/magazines; and convenience store/supermarket/gas station/kiosk/shopping center) and lifetime and current use of nicotine pouch products.
Results
Nicotine pouches were used by 1 % of middle and high school youth ever in their lifetime in the United States. Most current use was of flavored products and 16 % of youth who used nicotine pouches purchased the product themselves. Controlling for other factors, exposure to tobacco advertising in newspapers/magazines was associated with higher likelihood of lifetime (aOR = 1.74, CI = 1.06–2.84) and current (aOR = 4.37, CI = 2.23–8.53) nicotine pouch use. Additionally, odds of lifetime and current use were highest among youth who also used smokeless tobacco, followed by e-cigarettes, and cigarettes.
Conclusions
This study demonstrates that tobacco marketing exposure is associated with youth nicotine pouch use. In addition, nicotine pouches appeal especially to youth who use smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, and cigarettes suggesting the potential for dual/poly use.
目的尼古丁袋在青少年中越来越受欢迎,有必要了解营销曝光如何影响其使用,为监管提供信息。本研究探讨了美国青少年学生中烟草营销暴露与尼古丁袋使用的关系。方法:我们分析了参加2022年全国青少年烟草调查的26860名美国中学生和高中生的数据。该调查于2022年1月至5月进行。采用有或无协变量(即社会人口统计学特征、其他烟草制品使用和社交媒体使用)的加权逻辑回归来评估暴露于各种烟草制品广告模式(电视/流媒体/电影;互联网;报纸/杂志;便利店/超市/加油站/售货亭/购物中心)和尼古丁袋装产品的终生和当前使用情况。结果美国初高中青少年中有1%的人曾经使用过尼古丁袋。目前大多数使用的是调味产品,16%使用尼古丁袋装尼古丁的年轻人自己购买产品。在控制其他因素后,接触报纸/杂志上的烟草广告与终生(aOR = 1.74, CI = 1.06-2.84)和当前(aOR = 4.37, CI = 2.23-8.53)使用尼古丁袋的可能性较高相关。此外,终生和当前使用无烟烟草的青少年的几率最高,其次是电子烟和香烟。结论本研究表明烟草市场暴露与青少年尼古丁袋使用有关。此外,尼古丁袋对使用无烟烟草、电子烟和香烟的年轻人尤其有吸引力,这表明尼古丁袋可能具有双重/多重用途。
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