This study examines whether living in US states with (1) restrictive reproductive rights and (2) abortion laws is associated frequent mental health distress among women.We operationalize using an overall state-level measure of as well a laws. We merged data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) these exposure variables other information. used multilevel logistic regression to assess relationship between two measures likelihood reporting 14 or more days distress....

Objectives: Since the US Supreme Court′s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion, states have enacted laws restricting access to abortion services. Previous studies suggest that is a risk factor for adverse maternal and infant health. The objective of this investigation study relationship between type number state-level restrictive mortality risk. Methods: We used data on 11,972,629 infants mothers from Cohort Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Files 2008–2010. State-level included...

Objectives: To investigate the association between smoking behavior and COVID-19 hospitalization, integrating individual regional factors such as community resilience social determinants of health (SDOH), addressing gaps in existing research. Design: Retrospective cohort study utilizing multilevel analytical methods to evaluate effects status SDOH on hospitalization. Setting: Washoe County, Nevada, during first year pandemic (March 5, 2020, April 30, 2021). Participants: All reported...

Objectives This study examined the association between state-level public health funding per capita and odds of poor physical health. Study design Cross-sectional. Methods Data from 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were used. Participants’ self-reported was reported using CDC Healthy Days Core Module. State-level obtained State Health Access Assistance Center website. Multilevel logistic regression used to adjust for individual-level characteristics American Community...

Background Forthright reporting of financial ties and conflicts interest researchers is associated with public trust in esteem for the scientific enterprise. Methods/Principal Findings We searched Lexis/Nexis Academic News top news stories science published 2004 2005. conducted a content analysis 1152 newspaper stories. Funders research were identified 38% stories, reported 11% 5% sources quoted. Of 73 not on ties, 27% had publicly disclosed scholarly journals. Conclusions/Significance...

United States state-level income inequality is positively associated with infant mortality in ecological studies. We exploit spatiotemporal variations a large dataset containing individual-level data to conduct cohort study and investigate whether current increases are neonatal risk over the period of 2007-2010 Great Recession States.We used on 16,145,716 infants their mothers from Statistics Linked Infant Birth Death Records. Multilevel logistic regression was determine 1) US inequality, as...

Many states in the United States (US) have introduced barriers to impede voting among individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged groups. This may reduce representation thereby decreasing access lifesaving goods, such as health insurance.

Background Since the 2010 election, number of laws in U.S. that create barriers to voting has increased dramatically. These may have spillover effects on population health by creating a disconnect between voter preferences and political representation, thereby limiting protective public policies funding. We examine whether restrictions are associated with county-level COVID-19 case mortality rates. Methods To obtain information restricted access voting, we used Cost Voting Index (COVI),...

Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death in Taiwan, and frequency screening low. We surveyed Taiwanese women about beliefs practices related to cervical screening, searching for perceived barriers self-efficacy using the transtheoretical model. assessed demographics, 12 barriers, seven measures 222 women. Data were analyzed descriptively with multiple linear regression. Barriers worry, embarrassment, stigma, lack female physicians significant relapse stage. All across various stages...

Studies assessing the impacts of China's New-type Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NCMS) reform 2003 among rural elderly have been limited.Multistage stratified cluster sampling household surveys 1838, 1924, 1879, 1888, 1890 and 1896 households from 27 villages in Jiangxi province were conducted 2003/2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012 2014. Data older adults age 65 above analyzed. Weighted logistic regression was applied to find factors hospitalization services.Since 2003, rates for increased,...

This article addresses the claim that thickening of institutions in American national politics has reduced capacity partisan governing coalitions or regimes to introduce fundamental changes. We seek here clarify what can accomplish under contem porary conditions. find certain respects, have acquired increased for change by making use tools administrative presidency. In two cases we study, Reagan administration disrupted enforcement pollution laws and transformed education agenda. The record...

The purposes of this study were: (1) to assess sexual behaviors and condom use behaviors; (2) compare between gender groups; (3) explore differences in specific items self-efficacy practicing by the transtheoretical model stages readiness change among college students Taiwan. A survey at two universities yielded 996 valid responses. questions collected reports demographic information, history, general, likely situations relation self-efficacy. Only 27.8% (n=277) reported ever having had sex,...

BackgroundIn 2003 China began to implement the New-type rural Cooperative Medical System (NCMS). This provided enhanced funding for hospital-based medical services among farmers. We examined self-reported utilization data evidence of changes following new policy.

Taiwan withdrew from the United Nations in 1971, which led to missed opportunities for participating global HIV/AIDS programs and made more vulnerable HIV. Employing a questionnaire of 996 college students Taiwan, authors assessed compared female male HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, sources HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STI) information. Students reported moderate knowledge attitudes. Females had positive attitudes toward people with than males. Most participants learning about...

Disease prevention can be improved with a better understanding of student–environment interactions. The purposes the study were (a) to compare HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, sexual behaviors, and sources HIV/STI information (b) investigate association between behaviors among Chinese college students in China United States. Comparative, correlational analysis survey data from 608 two countries was conducted. States scored higher on knowledge questions. More received Internet family...