Domestic violence and the role of the dentist from the public health perspective: a review of scientific literature

An overview of research on suicide and the internet, as well as the practical applications of online interventions in suicide prevention efforts is given. The text presents how much material about suicide is available online and what are the contents, with a special focus on pro-suicide and harmful online material and communication, and how people at risk of suicide use the internet. The topic of advantages and dangers of suicide-related material available on social media platforms will be covered. The range and effectiveness of online and web-based crisis interventions are discussed, along with support available online for people bereaved by suicide. The text also presents existing efforts on regulation and legislation in relation to suicide-related websites and content.

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Looking Forward to the Past? The Politics of Public Health

Journal of Social Policy ◽

10.1017/s0047279400018717 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 191-213 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Rob Baggott

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

The Political ◽

Public Health Perspective ◽

Political Dimension ◽

Public Health Policies ◽

The Public ◽

Political Agents ◽

Public Health Reform ◽

Public Health Movement

ABSTRACTThis article explores the role of political agents, institutions, circumstances, and ideas in the development of public health policies in Britain. The first part attempts to define public health. The second section of the article looks at the experience of the Victorian public health movement. The final part considers the re-emergence of the public health perspective. The underlying theme of the article is that an awareness of the political dimension, both contemporary and historical, improves our understanding of developments in the field of public health. The main conclusions reached are: first, that given the formidable political obstacles which exist, public health reform will only succeed if the reformers themselves operate with full awareness of the political dimension; second, that the modern public health debate is unlikely to be resolved in the short term.

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The role of public health and how boundary analysis can provide a tool for public health investigations: The public health perspective

Spatial and Spatio-temporal Epidemiology ◽

10.1016/j.sste.2010.09.002 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 201-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Glenn Copeland

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Public Health Perspective ◽

Boundary Analysis ◽

The Public

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The Public Health Perspective in Health Promotion and Disability Prevention for Older Adults: The Role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Journal of Rural Health ◽

10.1111/j.1748-0361.2001.tb00290.x ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 364-369 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Catherine Hagan Hennessy ◽

David M. Buchner ◽

Joanne M. Jordan ◽

Suzanne G. Leveille ◽

Abigail M. Shefer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Disease Control ◽

Disability Prevention ◽

Public Health Perspective ◽

The Public ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Centers For Disease Control

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Rebranding social distancing to physical distancing: calling for a change in the health promotion vocabulary to enhance clear communication during a pandemic

Global Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/1757975920986126 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 175797592098612

Author(s):

Kristine Sørensen ◽

Orkan Okan ◽

Barbara Kondilis ◽

Diane Levin-Zamir

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Literature Review ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Public Health Perspective ◽

Social Distancing ◽

The Public ◽

Life Saving ◽

The Social ◽

Clear Communication ◽

Google Search

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, the term ‘social distancing’ received immense attention in the mainstream and social media and was embraced by governments as a universal precaution to stem the coronavirus pandemic. ‘Social distancing’ belongs technically to a set of non-pharmaceutical infection control actions intended to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease. However, several weeks into the outbreak, scholars discussed whether the term was, in fact, misleading and could be counterproductive. To study the arguments, the study design included (1) analysis of the performance of the concepts ‘social distancing’ and ‘physical distancing’ based on Google Trends (15 February–15 June 2020); (2) analysis of the arguments used in media discussions of ‘social distancing versus physical distancing’ in the period 15 March–15 April 2020, derived from a Google search; and (3) a scientific literature review in PubMed. The study was conducted in English. The trend analysis showed the peak and the decrease of the relative popularity of ‘social distancing’ and ‘physical distancing’ during spring 2020. The thematic analysis of Google sources yielded an overview of arguments based on nine themes with two to five sub-themes reflecting on the misleading concept, the historical perspective, the sociological perspective, the public health perspective, alternative proposals regarding the social and the physical dimensions, the distinction of terms, the political choice, and the need for rebranding. Two papers were included in the scientific literature review, which both stressed the need for a change of terminology. In conclusion, the study emphasizes that the choice of terminology matters when life-saving public health messages are designed. It is therefore recommended to rebrand ‘social distancing’ to ‘physical distancing’ to enhance clear communication during the current COVID-19 pandemic in order to prepare for future pandemics.

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Anticipating on a post covid-19 world and the pivotal role of science and technology

Coronaviruses ◽

10.2174/2666796701999201116121451 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 01 ◽

Author(s):

Saeed Khan ◽

Tusha Sharma ◽

Basu Dev Banerjee ◽

Scotty Branch ◽

Shea Harrelson

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Pivotal Role ◽

Public Healthcare ◽

Healthcare Organizations ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Outbreak Management ◽

The Public ◽

Public Health Crisis ◽

Future Outbreak

: Currently, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has transformed into a severe public health crisis and wreaking havoc worldwide. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the public healthcare system's weaknesses and highlighted the urgent need for investments in scientific programs and policies. A comprehensive program utilizing the science and technologydriven strategies combined with well-resourced healthcare organizations appears to be essential for current and future outbreak management.

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Working towards evidence-informed policy: Public health report Stockholm

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.1224 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

V Bartelink ◽

D Yacaman Mendez ◽

A Lager

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Resource Allocation ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Decision Makers ◽

High Quality ◽

Public Health Report ◽

The Public ◽

Health Report ◽

High Quality Evidence ◽

Quality Evidence

Abstract Issue Public health problems and interventions are often addressed in sub-optimal ways by not prioritizing them based on the best available evidence. Description of the Problem The public health report 2019 for the Stockholm region aims to inform decision makers, politicians, and public health workers about the risk factors and diseases that account for the biggest part of the burden of disease with a clear focus on high quality evidence and communication of main messages. How did the public health report 2019 affect public health policy in the Stockholm region? Results The public health report 2019 influenced agenda setting, resource allocation and priority setting in the Stockholm region. Lessons We identified the following facilitating factors in the process, of which most also are supported in scientific literature, in chronological order: 1) understanding the policymaking context to be aware of windows of opportunity, 2) establishing relationships with relevant policymakers, engage with them routinely in the decision-making process, and being accessible for questions, 3) doing high-quality research by considering the latest scientific literature, multiple data sources and involving academic experts in the field, 4) communicating clear and relevant messages for generalists by translating research into easy-understandable texts and attractive figures, and 5) active dissemination of the report through multiple channels. In addition, the following barriers were identified: 1) the timeframe of the policymaking process was not in line with the research process, and 2) involving politicians in an early stage can potentially harm the objectivity of research in media messages. Key messages By focussing on major problems, high quality evidence and clear messages a public health report can contribute to more evidence-informed policy making. Engaging decision makers in the process of public health reporting is critical for the impact on agenda setting, resource allocation, and priority setting.

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