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{"title":"A bibliometric mapping of research on antimicrobial resistance and mental health","authors":"Cyril Onwuelazu Uteh ,&nbsp;Ozgun Yetkin ,&nbsp;Claudia Dompe ,&nbsp;Ovinuchi Ejiohuo","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100739","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100739","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Antimicrobial resistance and mental health are critical global health concerns, yet the intersection of these fields remains underexplored. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research trends at the nexus of antimicrobial resistance and mental health.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Bibliometric study design.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Publications related to antimicrobial resistance and mental health from January 1, 2004 to March 13, 2025 were extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Bibliometric analysis and visualisation were performed using the R-Bibliometrix package (biblioshiny). We analysed publication patterns, citation metrics, and key research themes to identify leading topics, countries, institutions, authors, and journals contributing to this emerging area.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis included 3449 documents from 1397 sources, authored by 22,900 researchers, with an annual growth rate of 2.35 % and an average of 41.7 citations per paper. Output increased steadily after 2017, reaching its peak in 2020–2021. PLOS One was the most featured journal (78 articles), and the University of California, San Francisco, led institutional output (173 articles). The United States showed the highest collaboration and publication volume. Thematic and keyword analyses revealed dominant attention to depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, alongside a smaller but growing focus on antimicrobial resistance, particularly its links to the gut–brain axis, where terms such as antibiotic resistance appeared less frequently but formed emerging clusters in recent years.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study identifies research hotspots and gaps in the relationship between antimicrobial resistance and mental health, highlighting the need for public health policies that integrate mental health into antimicrobial resistance strategies. Prioritising this integration and enhancing global surveillance and collaboration are essential to addressing these interconnected challenges effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100739"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Actions to bridge the workforce and blood supply gaps - Response to “Health promotion for blood donors: A scoping review”","authors":"Valerie WY. Wong ,&nbsp;Niki BN. So ,&nbsp;Chelly CY. Chu ,&nbsp;Cheuk-Kwong Lee ,&nbsp;Janet YH. Wong","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100728","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100728","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100728"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From prevalence to practice: Integrating dietary energy density into meta-analytic research on obesity in older adults","authors":"Chang Hyung Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100729","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100729","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100729"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145978122","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supporting families and building relationships: Evaluation of a home and sleep safety equipment scheme for impoverished communities","authors":"J. Bates ,&nbsp;O.C. Kokogho ,&nbsp;K.E. Dunstan-Smith ,&nbsp;L. Davison ,&nbsp;H.L. Ball","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100733","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100733","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Sleep safety and home safety resources allow families to care for babies and young children, preventing injuries and child death, adverse outcomes that are strongly linked to poverty and social deprivation. Parenthood involves unexpected costs and greater levels of unmet need for safety resources occur in low-income families. We evaluate a local authority scheme which enabled professionals in County Durham to apply for necessary safety equipment on behalf of eligible families.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>A holistic review of the first year of the operation of the Start For Life Fund (SFLF) scheme.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A mixed method approach was used comprising: 1) a descriptive analysis of the application data submitted by professionals; 2) an online survey to capture the views and experiences of staff who had and had not used the scheme; 3) semi structured interviews with staff applicants and recipient families.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>679 families (988 children) were supported during the first operational year, average cost £407 per family (£280/child). Three-quarters of children (72.3 %) were under three; over a third (35.7 %) were pre-birth to 1-year. Staff from seven services and over 20 job roles made applications for families with financial, relationship, housing, domestic violence, and disability-related needs, most from areas with high deprivation scores. 256 staff across 8 service areas submitted survey responses, 39 % of whom had used the scheme which was viewed extremely positively. Interviews with 13 staff and 7 families evidenced how children, families and practitioners benefitted. Recipients reported reduced stress and anxiety about child safety and increased parental confidence.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>By providing families with the sleep and home safety equipment they can't afford the SFLF gives parents the opportunity to change behaviours and reduce the risk to babies and children from unintentional injury and death. It helps to improve working relationships between practitioners and families, reduces parental experiences of anxiety, and risk to staff of moral injury. Taking steps to reduce unexpected infant death and child unintentional injury is crucial for families in absolute and relative poverty. Other local authorities could emulate this scheme.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100733"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceptions of public health education among medical students in Ireland: A qualitative study","authors":"A. Malakhveitchouk ,&nbsp;P. White ,&nbsp;P. Barrett","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100730","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100730","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This study seeks to explore the perceptions, understanding and expectations held by medical students studying in Ireland towards public health (PH) education and the practice of public health medicine (PHM).</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Qualitative semi-structured interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Participants were recruited from all medical universities in Ireland using purposive and snowball sampling. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted and transcribed. Thematic analysis was performed using the Braun and Clarke method to identify semantic and latent themes. Transcripts were read repeatedly for familiarization with the data, following which initial codes were created. Related codes were grouped into categories and these were subsequently reviewed to generate themes.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>13 medical students in their penultimate and final year across five Irish universities were recruited. Three key themes were generated from the analysis. 1) Variations in perceived relevance of PH to medical training. Students articulated mixed views on the importance of PH in the medical curriculum, as well as misconceptions around the role of PH physicians. 2) Deprioritization of PH education during clinical training. Participants perceived that PH was deprioritized by institutions and by students themselves. 3) Limited exposure to PH in practice. The reduced visibility of PH practitioners, and limited exposure to PH workplaces during clinical training deters students from considering PHM as a future career.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>There is a need to address students’ lack of understanding and misconceptions relating to PH practice within the medical curriculum in Ireland and to provide more practical opportunities for exposure to PHM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100730"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Determinants of neonatal morbidity in Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh","authors":"Md Monimul Huq ,&nbsp;Md Kaderi Kibria","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100731","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100731","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Neonatal morbidity (NM) refers to any clinically identified health complication that occurs within the first 28 days of life after birth. It remains a significant public health challenge in low and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the determinants of NM in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh, with a particular focus on socio-demographic characteristics, maternal health, delivery practices and breastfeeding behaviors.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>A population-based cross-sectional study.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were collected from 475 mothers in selected hospitals using a multi-stage sampling technique. Information was collected through structured questionnaires and medical records at two time points: 3 days and 28 days after birth. Descriptive statistics summarized participant characteristics. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were used to explore associations between key variables and NM.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The overall neonatal morbidity rate was 53.6 %. Maternal age, mode of delivery, delivery attendance and breastfeeding practices were significant determinants of NM. Infants born to mothers aged 25–29 years had significantly lower odds of NM (OR = 0.192, 95 % CI: 0.043–0.855) compared with those born to mothers aged ≥35 years. Vaginal delivery was associated with higher odds of NM than caesarean section (OR = 1.934, 95 % CI: 1.334–2.829) whereas deliveries attended by both a doctor and a nurse were associated with lower odds (OR = 0.366, 95 % CI: 0.204–0.655) of morbidity. Exclusive breastfeeding and early initiation of breastfeeding with the first hour after birth were associated with lower odds of NM compared with non-exclusive breastfeeding and delayed initiation (OR = 0.521, 95 % CI: 0.343–0.794; OR = 0.588, 95 % CI: 0.351–0.985, respectively). Furthermore, infants who were fed on demand had markedly lower odds of neonatal morbidity (OR = 0.145, 95 % CI: 0.031–0.671).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>NM in the Rajshahi division is influenced by maternal age, delivery method, delivery attendance and breastfeeding practices. Policies and programs promoting skilled delivery attendance and optimal breastfeeding support are essential to reduce NM and improve neonatal health outcomes in this region.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100731"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038142","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Reevaluating social networking dependency: Academic achievement beyond quantitative indicators”","authors":"Kadek Suhardita ,&nbsp;I Wayan Widana ,&nbsp;Rikas Saputra ,&nbsp;Erfan Ramadhani ,&nbsp;Putu Ari Dharmayanti ,&nbsp;Sri Datuti ,&nbsp;Rizky Ananda Pohan ,&nbsp;Ulfah ,&nbsp;I Dewa Ayu Eka Purba Dharma ,&nbsp;Laily Tiarani Soejanto ,&nbsp;Arizona","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100735","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100735","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100735"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146077995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parental socioeconomic status and other sociodemographic determinants of health disparities among children and adolescents in Austria","authors":"Maximiliane Dozler ,&nbsp;Michael Berger ,&nbsp;Susanne Mayer","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100732","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100732","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Poor childhood health is a key predictor of adverse health and socioeconomic outcomes, emphasizing the need to address early-life disparities. This study aims to examine parental socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors associated with child and adolescent health in Austria, addressing the gap in European research on this topic.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>This a retrospective analysis based on representative data from the 2019 Austrian Health Interview Survey including 5605 participants under the age of 18.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine parent-reported health status (PRHS) and the presence of chronic conditions, assessed with the Children with Special Healthcare Needs Screener. Explanatory variables included parental education, income, employment status, migration background, and family structure, controlling for age, gender, and siblings.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>PRHS was rated as excellent in 80.92 % of cases, while 19.08 % reported fair to very poor health. Special healthcare needs were present in 8.35 %. Higher income (OR: 1.39, 95 % CI 1.14–1.69), marital partnership (OR: 1.43, 95 % CI 1.09–1.89), and the absence of a migration background (OR: 1.22, 95 % CI 1.02–1.46) were positively associated with PRHS. For special healthcare needs, only migration background showed a significant association, with the absence of a migration background being linked to a higher chronic disease risk (OR: 1.32, 95 % CI 1.01–1.73).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>PRHS in Austria is shaped by socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors, while special healthcare needs are primarily linked to parental migration background, possibly reflecting underdiagnosis due to access barriers. Our findings suggest that policy measures should address income inequalities and enhance culturally sensitive healthcare access.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100732"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A social justice lens on health inequalities: Implications and further considerations","authors":"Kadek Suhardita ,&nbsp;I Wayan Widana ,&nbsp;Rikas Saputra ,&nbsp;Erfan Ramadhani ,&nbsp;Putu Ari Dharmayanti ,&nbsp;Sri Datuti ,&nbsp;Rr Dwi Umi Badriyah ,&nbsp;Rizky Ananda Pohan ,&nbsp;Ulfah ,&nbsp;I Dewa Ayu Eka Purba Dharma ,&nbsp;Laily Tiarani Soejanto ,&nbsp;Arizona","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100734","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100734"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145978170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"“Condoms don't cross your mind when you're hungry”: Challenges to safe sex in Libyan IDP camps; A qualitative study","authors":"Fauzi Elamouri ,&nbsp;Amera Muftah A Alamori ,&nbsp;Jürgen Kurt Rockstroh","doi":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100722","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100722","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>This qualitative study among internally displaced heterosexual men in post-conflict Libya investigates the attitudes, experiences, and barriers related to condom use within this vulnerable population.</div></div><div><h3>Study design</h3><div>Qualitative study using semi-structured, face-to-face in-depth interviews.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Semi-structured, face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted with 21 internally displaced (IDPs) male participants, aged 18–35. Participants were selected through purposive sampling, focusing on their displacement status and willingness to discuss sexual health practices. The interviews explored knowledge, experiences, and challenges related to condom use using a guided protocol. Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework was used to analyse the data.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 21 male heterosexual IDPs, aged 18–35, residing in IDP camps in Tripoli were recruited for the study. Only 9.5 % (n = 2) ever used a condom. Key barriers to condom use included financial constraints, geographic inaccessibility, cultural taboos, and stigma. Risk factors for condomless sex included lower knowledge about HIV and STIs, misconceptions about condom efficacy, lack of sexual health education, fear of social judgment, and negative perceptions about reduced pleasure. The theme of basic needs overriding safer sex practices was highlighted.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study reveals significant gaps in sexual health knowledge and condom use among young displaced men in Libya. Targeted, culturally sensitive interventions are urgently needed to improve sexual health education, promote positive attitudes towards condom use, and enhance access to contraceptives, particularly in post-conflict settings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34141,"journal":{"name":"Public Health in Practice","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100722"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145977382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}