Pub Date : 2026-01-02DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108493
Marcos Cezar Pitombo da Silva Junior , Yago Silva Mascarenhas , Enaiane Cristina Menezes , Luciana Costa Melo , Flávia Accioly Canuto Wanderley , Géssyca Cavalcante de Melo , Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima
Objective
To explore evidence on physical activity counseling for people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Methods
Searches covered earliest records in PubMed (1946), Embase (1947), Web of Science (1900), Scopus (1788), and LILACS (1982) up to August 31, 2024. Studies investigating physical activity counseling in healthcare settings were included. Extracted data comprised author, year, country, sample characteristics, study design, objectives, theoretical framework, type and intensity, frequency, duration, strategies, professionals involved, and outcomes.
Results
Sixteen studies were included, most in the United States (n = 8; 50 %), predominantly involving adults (n = 12; 75 %) and both sexes (n = 12; 75 %), with a sample of 1458 participants. Motivational interviewing was the most frequent theoretical (n = 6; 37.5 %). Walking was the most counseled (n = 6; 37.5 %), usually recommended weekly (n = 9; 56.3 %), with sessions ranging from 15 to 90 min. Counseling intensity varied across light, moderate, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. More than half of the studies (n = 11; 68.8 %) reported increases in physical activity levels.
Conclusions
Counseling shows potential to promote active lifestyles among PLHIV, particularly when based on behavioral theories, though challenges remain regarding the description of strategies and adaptation to this population.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-31DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108492
Barbara Cristina Cruz Aguiar , Tatiana Rehder Gonçalves , Tatiana Henriques Leite , Luana Senna Blaudt , Lorrayne Santiago Machado de Barros , Laís Silva de Oliveira , Laylla Ribeiro Macedo , Amanda de Moura Souza
Objective
This systematic review examined the association between adolescent overweight and all-cause and cause-specific mortality in adulthood.
Methods
We searched for studies published between 2014 and 2024 that included adults (aged 20 years or older) who had been classified as having overweight and/or obesity during adolescence (aged 10 to 19 years). PubMed, Embase, Scopus, BVS/LILACS, and SciELO were searched between April and May 2024. Two reviewers independently performed study selection, data extraction, and risk-of-bias assessments.
Results
Eighteen of the 1256 records screened met the eligibility criteria. All studies used a cohort design, and most of them were conducted in high-income countries, with a median follow-up of 30 years. A consistent positive association was found between adolescent obesity and increased all-cause mortality in adulthood, particularly related to cardiovascular diseases. Hazard ratios for all-cause mortality ranged from 1.3 to 2.7, with higher risks observed among adolescents with severe obesity. Most studies (70 %) were classified as having high methodological quality, reflecting strong methodological rigor and a low risk of bias. Heterogeneity among studies precluded a meta-analysis.
Conclusions
Since adolescent obesity is a strong predictor of premature adult mortality, early prevention and intervention strategies in this age group may help reduce long-term mortality risk.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-27DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108491
Todd Burus , Krystle A. Lang Kuhs , Ashish A. Deshmukh , Haluk Damgacioglu
Objective
Despite known state and regional differences, United States (US) county-level patterns of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancer incidence remain unexplored.
Methods
In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed US county-level HPV-associated cancer incidence rates from 2008 to 2022 using the US Cancer Statistics Incidence Analytic Database to identify geographic clusters of high and low incidence. Clusters were identified using the Getis-Ord Gi* statistic and assessed for differences in cluster-level sociodemographic characteristics and sex-and-site-specific incidence.
Results
We found 373 hot spot and 409 cold spot counties, with median incidence rates of 16.14 and 10.62 per 100,000, respectively. Hot spot counties were particularly concentrated in Central Appalachia, the northern portion of the Mississippi Delta, and northern Florida. Compared to cold spots, hot spot counties were more rural (median, 72.02 % vs. 42.09 %) and had higher poverty (median, 17.71 % vs 10.51 %). The largest disparities between cluster-level incidence rates were observed in oropharyngeal and vulvar cancers, with rates over 60 % higher in hot spot counties than cold spot counties.
Conclusion
Our study identified distinct geographic clusters with disproportionately high HPV-associated cancer incidence. These findings highlight areas where intensified prevention and control efforts, including direct vaccination, screening, and outreach efforts, are needed to eliminate HPV-related cancer disparities.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-24DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108490
Shih-Yung Su
Objectives
This study projected mortality trends through 2050 for 17 cancers in Taiwan by using mortality data from 1996 to 2023.
Methods
The synthesized age-period-cohort prediction method is used for projection.
Results
Among men, mortality from oral, prostate, and kidney cancers would increase by 2050. Esophageal and brain cancers follow a U-shaped trend. Mortality from most other cancers would decline. Lung (18.54 % of all cancer deaths), prostate (17.25 %), oral (15.10 %), colorectal (11.11 %), and liver (9.07 %) cancers would become leading causes of cancer death in men by 2050, accounting for 71.08 % of all cancer deaths. Mortality from bladder and kidney cancers would slightly increase. Among women, mortality from ovarian cancer would increase steadily. Pancreatic, breast, cervical, endometrial, bladder, and brain cancers would follow a U-shaped trend. Mortality from other cancers would decline. Lung (13.63 %), breast (13.06 %), bladder (12.90 %), colorectal (12.81 %), and pancreatic (11.24 %) cancers would become leading causes of cancer death in women by 2050, accounting for 63.65 % of all cancer deaths. Mortality from ovarian cancer would increase from 3.57 % to 5.42 % (from 2023 to 2050).
Conclusions
Kidney, prostate, pancreatic, endometrial, ovarian, and bladder cancers are projected to surpass their observation in past and may become new threat in future.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-23DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108489
Wenjuan Tao , Xiumei Tang , Xuefeng Jiao , Ambreen Sayani , Junqiang Zhao , Weimin Li , Xiaolin Wei
Objective
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for increasing lung cancer screening (LCS) uptake and to identify factors influencing their implementation.
Methods
We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from January 2010 to November 2025. Included studies were randomized controlled trials involving high-risk adults eligible for LCS with low-dose computed tomography, evaluating interventions to improve screening uptake as a primary or secondary outcome.
Results
Eleven trials were included, primarily from the United States (N = 9). Interventions were categorized as patient navigation, decision aids, educational video/film, targeted invitation/outreach, and multi-component intervention. Overall, interventions showed a modest but significant effect on LCS uptake (RR = 1.34; 95 % CI: 1.02, 1.76). The multi-component intervention (RR = 2.11; 95 % CI: 1.21, 3.68) demonstrated significant effects, while patient navigation showed potential (RR = 2.18; 95 % CI: 0.53, 9.08). Innovation and inner setting were identified as potentially important factors influencing intervention implementation.
Conclusions
Interventions modestly increased LCS uptake, with multi-component intervention and patient navigation showing the most promising effects. Future research should prioritize multicomponent strategies that address the entire screening continuum, equity-focused designs for priority populations, and trials in diverse international settings.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-22DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108488
Xin Ye , Xinfeng Wang
Objective
Cognitive deterioration in older age could stem from a variety of factors during an individual's lifetime. This study aims to investigate contributions of life-course circumstances to cognitive function of Chinese older adults aged 60 years and above.
Methods
We used data on 12,394 older adults from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2011–2020. Fixed-effects multivariable linear regressions accounted for repeated measures and within-person characteristics. Nested sequential regression models decomposed cognitive function, estimating relative contributions of distinct life-course domains. Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition quantified group differences in cognitive performance, while heterogeneity analysis was conducted by gender, age, and residence.
Results
Early-life factors directly accounted for 28.36 % of cognitive function. For cumulative associations, the marginal association of early-life factors with cognitive function, episodic memory, and executive function generally became larger. Adulthood socioeconomic status accounted for the largest proportion (36.05 %) of cognitive function. Differences in cognitive performance were observed between males/females, pre-old/older population, and people residing in urban/rural areas.
Conclusions
Unfavorable life-course factors appeared to be associated with lower late-life cognitive function. These associations were exacerbated by cumulative socioeconomic inequalities. The results will offer insights for policy initiatives designed to reduce health inequities by focusing on multiple exposures throughout an individual's lifespan.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-11DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108486
Brandon J. Restrepo
Objective
To examine the associations between regular nutritional awareness and dietary choices and weight status among U.S. adults, while accounting for unobserved household- or individual-level factors that are fixed over time.
Methods
Using 2009–2011 and 2015 data on U.S. adults from the 1997 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, pooled ordinary least squares (OLS) and fixed-effects (FE) models controlling for time-constant household- or individual-level unobserved heterogeneity were used to assess the relationships between regular nutritional awareness and dietary behaviors and weight status.
Results
Pooled OLS estimations showed statistically significant associations between regular nutritional awareness and dietary choices and weight status. Individual FE estimations attenuated these associations, making the association with weight status insignificant, but still significant for certain dietary behaviors. Controlling for permanent individual-level unobserved factors, U.S. adults with regular nutritional awareness ate less at fast-food restaurants, skipped fewer meals, drank fewer sugary beverages, controlled calories more often, and ate more fruits and vegetables.
Conclusions
Accounting for unobserved heterogeneity, such as stable food preferences and tastes, is important when evaluating the complex nexus of nutritional awareness, dietary choices, and weight status. Policies and programs promoting nutritional awareness among U.S. adults may improve certain dietary behaviors, though broader approaches may be needed to improve weight status.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-08DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108485
Sung In H. Kim-Vences , Justin Nguyen , Jacqueline M. Hirth , Kyle P. Suen , Colleen A. Keough , Roger Zoorob , Alicia A. Kowalchuk
Objective
The January 2023 repeal of the X-waiver aimed to reduce regulatory barriers to buprenorphine prescribing and enhance patient access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Its impact on prescribing by non-addiction-trained physicians, the integration of MOUD training into residency programs, and the role of mandated training on clinical practice remain unclear.
Methods
A 2024 online survey assessed physicians' awareness of the X-waiver repeal, exposure to MOUD training, and changes in buprenorphine prescribing. Multivariable logistic regression evaluated the independent effect of MOUD training and whether mandatory versus voluntary formats influenced prescribing behavior.
Results
Among 959 physicians (42.7 % residents), 88.9 % endorsed the importance of treating patients with MOUD; yet 18.2 % were unaware of the repeal, and 16.8 % reported no MOUD training. Only 25.5 % of non-waivered physicians had initiated prescribing. Residents (28.8 % vs. 20.3 % among attendings; p = 0.02) and physicians in psychiatry (37.2 %), emergency medicine (36.8 %), and family medicine (32.8 %) were more likely to prescribe (p < 0.01). These differences were largely attenuated by MOUD training, which showed the strongest association with prescribing regardless of format.
Conclusions
MOUD training, whether mandatory or voluntary, was significantly associated with buprenorphine prescribing. Standardizing training across specialties and institutions may improve buprenorphine uptake.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108477
Dennis Miezah , Elizabeth Helena Fraser , Ling Shi , Laura Hayman
Objective
To examine the methodological rigor and psychometric reporting of self-report physical activity (SRPA) instruments for adults, focusing on their initial validation studies.
Methods
A systematic literature review, guided by PRISMA, was conducted to identify SRPA instruments reporting initial validation of psychometric development from 1985 to July 2025. Five databases including PubMed, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health, PsycTests, and Web of Science were searched. The International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHE) Ready Reckoner was used to appraise instrument psychometric properties.
Results
Nine SRPA instruments were identified and evaluated. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity demonstrated the highest methodological rigor, with strong validity, ease of use, and broad applicability. The 7-Day Physical Activity Recall and Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly had good psychometric support but were more burdensome to administer. Common limitations included incomplete reporting of reliability and dimensionality.
Conclusion
The SRPA instruments vary in quality and feasibility. Selection should align with study objectives, population characteristics, and the specific psychometric strengths and limitations identified in each instrument.
目的:探讨成人身体活动自我报告(SRPA)量表的方法学严谨性和心理测量报告性,重点介绍其初步验证研究。方法:在PRISMA的指导下,对1985年至2025年7月报告心理测量发展初步验证的SRPA仪器进行系统文献综述。检索PubMed、PsycINFO、Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health、PsycTests和Web of Science 5个数据库。使用国际联合健康证据中心(iCAHE) Ready Reckoner来评估仪器的心理测量特性。结果:鉴定并评价了9种SRPA器械。《国际体育活动问卷简表与体育活动快速评估》在方法上的严谨性最高,具有很强的效度、易用性和广泛的适用性。老年人7天体力活动回忆和体力活动量表具有良好的心理支持,但管理负担较重。常见的限制包括不完整的可靠性和维度报告。结论:SRPA仪器的质量和可行性参差不齐。选择应与研究目标、人群特征以及每种工具中确定的特定心理测量优势和局限性相一致。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2025.108476
Kelcie Miller , Brooklyn Fraser , Seana Gall , Terence Dwyer , Alison Venn , Verity Cleland
Objective
Adolescent leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) is associated with favourable cardiometabolic health, yet the influence of specific LTPA types and longer-term outcomes remains unclear. This study investigated whether adolescent participation in specific LTPA types is associated with cardiometabolic health in mid-adulthood.
Methods
Data were obtained from the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health study, an Australian cohort spanning childhood to mid-adulthood. LTPA at age 15–19 years was retrospectively assessed in 2004–2006 using the Historical Leisure Activity Questionnaire, with activities grouped into 16 categories. Cardiometabolic measures (waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose, triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol) were collected at age 36–49 years (2014–2019). Metabolic syndrome (MetS) and a continuous MetS score were derived.
Results
Analyses included 1232 participants. In males, adolescent football and weight training were associated with a lower risk of MetS in mid-adulthood, while action sports were linked to higher risk. Among females, action sports and running were associated with better cardiometabolic profiles in midlife, whereas martial arts were associated with poorer outcomes.
Conclusions
Associations between adolescent LTPA and mid-adult cardiometabolic health varied by activity type and sex. Findings suggest specific adolescent activities may better promote cardiometabolic health into mid-adulthood, yet further research is required to understand the underlying mechanisms.
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