Background
This study aimed to examine the relationship between genetically predicted metabolite levels and gastric cancer (GC) risk using Mendelian randomization (MR), and to identify the metabolic pathways potentially involved.
Methods
We selected genetic instruments for metabolites from 64 genome-wide association studies covering 362,750 participants. A two-sample MR design was applied to evaluate the associations with GC using summary-level data from a combined analysis of the UK Biobank and FinnGen. The primary analysis relied on the inverse-variance weighted method, while the median-weighted and MR-Egger methods were used to account for potential violations of instrumental variable assumptions and provide the estimate even when a subset of instruments was invalid. The MR-Egger intercept test was performed to detect directional pleiotropy. Metabolites showing significant associations with GC were further examined using pathway enrichment analysis to identify relevant metabolic and lipid processes.
Results
MR analyses identified 25 and 17 metabolites that were positively and inversely associated with GC risk, respectively. Notably, hexanoylcarnitine and cis-4-decenoylcarnitine were strongly associated with increased risk, whereas pregnanediol disulfate, acetylcarnitine, prolyl-hydroxyproline, and X-18914 were associated with reduced risk, with no evidence of heterogeneity or directional pleiotropy. Enrichment analyses highlighted key metabolic pathways, including cysteine and methionine catabolism, beta-oxidation of pristanoyl-CoA (coenzyme A), oxidation of branched-chain fatty acids, and peroxisomal lipid metabolism.
Conclusion
This study identified a set of genetically predicted metabolites associated with GC risk, highlighting the potential utility of metabolite panels and lipid-based biomarkers for risk stratification and early detection. However, further standardization and extensive validation are necessary prior to clinical application.

Prolonged or irregular menstrual bleeding is common in women, particularly in the early years after menarche. Over time, menstrual cycles often become regular; however, persistently irregular menstruation warrants further investigation. Serious conditions, such as endometrial cancer, which is often linked to prolonged unopposed estrogen exposure, can be prevented with timely detection. We report a case involving a 27-year-old obese, nulliparous woman with a history of prolonged irregular menstrual bleeding since menarche. She had not undergone regular health checkups and had never been properly evaluated until multiple admissions for severe anemia prompted further investigation, which confirmed the diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma. Delays in seeking care for abnormal menstrual bleeding resulted in serious outcomes. Endometrial carcinoma may significantly reduce future fertility potential. Therefore, primary healthcare providers play a pivotal role in educating and raising public awareness about this frequently under-recognized issue, as timely investigation for early recognition is paramount.

Obesity is a chronic systemic disease with multifactorial causes that poses a substantial health and economic burden worldwide. In Korea, obesity is a significant public health concern owing to the increasing prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities and mortality. Obesity is defined as excess adiposity that poses health risks. Adiposity can be assessed using direct and indirect methods, among which body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used anthropometric measurement in epidemiological studies and clinical practice. However, limitations of BMI-centric obesity assessments have been noted in previous studies. Simple adiposity measures cannot capture obesity-related medical conditions, daily functional status, or mental health. Therefore, medical associations worldwide have increasingly emphasized the need for comprehensive obesity assessments, including the 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology 2023 Guidelines, 2024 European Association for the Study of Obesity diagnostic framework, and 2025 Lancet Commission’s Clinical Obesity Diagnostic Criteria. Recent perspectives have emphasized multidimensional approaches to obesity assessment to capture individuals’ overall health status. This review aims to evaluate the limitations of BMI-centric obesity diagnosis, summarize emerging recommendations from recent international guidelines, and highlight potential alternative approaches for improving the assessment of obesity and related health outcomes.

Background
Childhood obesity is increasing globally. Primary care doctors are well-positioned to identify children with obesity. This study aimed to assess the usage of clinical practice guidelines (CPG) to determine obesity and the knowledge of primary care doctors regarding childhood obesity.
Methods
An online survey was conducted between November 2023 and February 2024 among primary care doctors in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The questions assessed doctors’ knowledge, practices, beliefs, and usage of the CPG in managing childhood obesity.
Results
There were 246 participants during the study period. Among the doctors, 101 (41%) knew the correct definition of “childhood overweight” while 120 (49%) doctors used the CPG. Doctors using the CPG had higher odds of knowing the correct management (odds ratio [OR], 2.65; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.30–5.41; P=0.006). Doctors using the CPG had higher odds of screening for childhood obesity complications and measuring body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, and pubertal status. Multivariate analysis showed that doctors working in government clinics (OR, 3.56; 95% CI, 2.01–6.32; P<0.001), having postgraduate training (OR, 3.95; 95% CI, 2.08–7.51; P<0.001) and having worked less than 5 years (OR, 4.53; 95% CI, 1.85–11.08; P<0.001) had higher odds of using the CPG. Doctors working in government clinics (OR, 5.93; 95% CI, 1.95–18.05; P=0.002) and used the CPG (OR, 7.26; 95% CI, 2.09–25.27; P=0.002) had higher odds of measuring the BMI.
Conclusion
Knowledge regarding diagnosis and management of childhood obesity among primary care doctors is still lacking. CPG on childhood obesity could be a useful tool for improving the diagnosis, management, and screening of childhood obesity.

Background
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sedentary behavior types and physical activity on well-being.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted with 428 university students. The study data were collected through online forms between March and April 2021: the Sociodemographic Characteristics and Activities Form, Sedentary Behaviour Questionnaire, Health Assessment Form, and World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index. Data were evaluated using descriptive statistics and decision tree analysis.
Results
The average time spent sedentary in a day was 11.231±4.358 hours. The mean sedentary time spent mentally passive was 4.660±2.240 hours, and the time spent mentally active was 6.571±3.335 hours. A low positive correlation was observed between well-being score and weekly moderate and total moderate-to-high physical activity time, and a low negative correlation was observed with mentally passive sedentary time. According to decision tree analysis, students who rated their health status as worse than in the previous year and those who did not engage in any physical activity were more likely to be classified as individuals at risk in terms of well-being. In contrast, among those who reported no change in their health status, students who engaged in physical activity and had mentally passive sedentary time below 5.25 hours were less likely to be assigned to the risk group.
Conclusion
To protect physical and mental health, measures should be taken to reduce sedentary time, especially mentally passive sedentary time, and to increase physical activity time.

Background
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhea are common symptoms in women. In this study, we investigated the effects of saffron on PMS and dysmenorrhea in women.
Methods
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we comprehensively screened a range of databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct. We included randomized clinical trials investigating the effects of saffron on PMS or dysmenorrhea. Quality assessment of the identified studies was conducted using the Cochrane risk-of-bias assessment tool. Meta-analysis was performed using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software ver. 2 based on the random effects model.
Results
Meta-analysis revealed that saffron had a significant positive effect on the symptoms of PMS in women (standardized mean difference [SMD], –0.64; 95% confidence interval [CI], –0.84 to –0.44). Furthermore, saffron was effective in reducing dysmenorrhea (SMD, –0.51; 95% CI, –1.01 to –0.01).
Conclusion
The findings of our meta-analysis indicate that saffron exerts beneficial effects on the symptoms of both PMS and dysmenorrhea in women.

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process that every woman experiences at some point in life. Menopausal symptoms have a negative impact on the quality of life. Common menopausal symptoms include vasomotor symptoms, mood swings, concentration issues, vaginal dryness, atrophy of secondary sexual traits, libido loss, musculoskeletal discomfort, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. The most effective treatment for the relief of menopausal symptoms is estrogen, with or without. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is most beneficial before 60 years of age or within 10 years of menopause. Other menopause-related symptoms including mood swings, sleep disturbance, sexual dysfunction, and myalgia may improve with HRT. HRT is also effective in preventing bone loss associated with menopause and in reducing the incidence of all osteoporosis-related fractures, including those of the vertebrae and hip.

Background
Treatment of hand osteoarthritis (OA) often includes corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections. Some studies have reported better pain relief and improved function, whereas others have reported minimal long-term benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of corticosteroids and HA injections on the management of hand OA.
Methods
PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, and EBSCO Open Disk were searched from their inception to May 2024. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing intra-articular corticosteroid and HA injections in adults with hand OA were included. Data on demographics, interventions, and outcomes were extracted and the risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2. We performed a pairwise meta-analysis using a random-effects model to estimate the pooled effects of the included trials, that is, standardized mean differences (SMDs) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CIs).
Results
Of 189 articles, three RCTs involving 180 participants (mean age, 62–62.9 years) were included. One RCT was identified through a database search, and two RCTs were identified through other searching techniques. The risk of bias was considered low in two trials and high in one trial. No significant difference in pain relief was found between the corticosteroid and HA treatments (SMD, 0.06; 95% CI, –0.23 to 0.35; I²=0.0%).
Conclusion
Corticosteroid and HA injections offered similar pain relief in patients with hand OA. Further long-term studies are necessary to evaluate the functional outcomes and potential side effects. However, this conclusion should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size of the studies (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42024511411).

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory conditions, are the leading global causes of morbidity and mortality. Depression frequently co-occurs with these conditions, and may significantly reduce medication adherence, thereby worsening health outcomes. This narrative review examines the relationship between depression and medication adherence in patients with NCDs. It also highlights the current challenges in managing this comorbidity and explores potential strategies for improving adherence outcomes. Most studies have reported a significant negative association between depression and medication adherence in diverse NCD populations. Depressive symptoms impair motivation, memory, and executive functioning, which are essential for the maintenance of treatment regimens. However, inconsistencies across studies have been observed due to variability in the measurement of depression and adherence, study design, and control of confounding factors. Despite evidence from high-income countries supporting integrated care models such as collaborative care and cognitive behavioral therapy, implementation of these models in low- and middle-income countries remains limited. Emerging strategies, including task shifting, digital health tools (e.g., mobile health apps and telemedicine), and community-based support systems, offer promising avenues for intervention. Addressing this issue requires integrated and scalable interventions tailored to local contexts. Future research should focus on longitudinal and interventional studies, particularly in resource-limited settings, to inform policies and practices.

Citations

• Health behaviors, lifestyle factors, and healthcare challenges in family medicine: a comprehensive review of recent evidence from Asian populations
  Joung Sik Son
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(4): 215.     CrossRef
• Assessment of depression and anxiety in Tunisian patients with chronic diseases: impact on quality of life and medication adherence
  Cherif Farah, Masmoudi Rim, Frikha Chourouk, Abdelkefi Mariam, Guermazi Fatma, Emna Meziou, Feki Ines, Masmoudi Jawaher
  Frontiers in Psychiatry.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef

Background
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Indonesia has led to an increase in mental health problems, especially among those with comorbid hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension is the primary comorbidity of COVID-19. Thus, this study aimed to determine the pattern of uncontrolled hypertension at two time points during the pandemic and to confirm its relationship with common mental disorders (CMDs).
Methods
This longitudinal study was conducted at two time points (2019 and 2021), and the data of individuals with hypertension was sourced from the Bogor of Noncommunicable Diseases Risk Factors Cohort Study. Data of 1,231 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the analyses. The Self-Reported Questionnaire-20 was used to measure CMDs (score of >6). This study used a generalized estimating equation to analyze the data.
Results
The percentage of those with uncontrolled hypertension increased from 57.6% to 66.4%, whereas those with CMDs increased from 6.1% to 11.5%, from 2019 to 2021. The risk of uncontrolled hypertension was higher in patients with CMDs than in those without CMDs. The risk of uncontrolled hypertension increased from twice (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.57; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.071–2.069) in 2019 to 3 times (aOR, 2.765; 95% CI, 2.243–3.287) in 2021.
Conclusion
Since stress increases the risk of developing uncontrolled hypertension, individuals with hypertension must be able to manage their stress. Apropos this, the governments should provide mental health consultation services in treating patients with hypertension, especially during adverse events such as pandemics.

Background
Interest in healthy aging has grown with the increase in the older population. Nutritional intake is crucial in frailty. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between frailty and multivitamin and mineral supplements (MVMS), which can easily provide micronutrients.
Methods
The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) conducted from 2018 to 2019 included 3,395 adults aged ≥65 years. Of these, 1,511 who did not consume dietary supplements (DS, non-DS group) and 415 who took MVMS (MVMS group) were included in the study. We modified Fried’s definition of frailty to fit the KNHANES data. Using multivariate logistic regression, we examined the association between MVMS use and frailty, which varied with satisfaction with total energy intake. Additional subgroup analyses were performed based on age, sex, and income.
Results
MVMS reduced most micronutrient deficiencies compared to obtaining nutrients solely through food. The overall analysis revealed no association between MVMS use and frailty (odds ratio [OR], 0.75; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.52–1.09). However, a subanalysis revealed that participants with a low income (≤25%) who took MVMS had decreased odds for frailty (OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.35–0.88) compared with the non-DS group. Furthermore, a significant association between using MVMS and frailty was confirmed in the group with low income and energy intake below the recommended daily allowance, with a low OR of 0.52 (95% CI, 0.30–0.90).
Conclusion
MVMS use was significantly associated with frailty among the low-income and low-daily energy intake groups.

Citations

• Frailty and nutritional inadequacy in older Korean adults: A gender-stratified analysis using National Survey Data
  Subeen Kim, Haerang Lee, Minji Kang, Barry Kweh
  PLOS One.2025; 20(10): e0333620.     CrossRef

Background
Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder that presents substantial public health challenges. Emerging evidence underscores the role of dietary patterns in mitigating depressive symptoms. This study investigated the association between diet quality, assessed using the Recommended Food Score (RFS), and depressive symptoms, evaluated with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), in a sample of Korean adults.
Methods
This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 19,786 participants recruited from a general hospital in Korea, all of whom completed the RFS and PHQ-9 assessments. General characteristics and anthropometric indices were recorded. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and binary logistic regression to calculate odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals for depressive symptoms according to RFS scores, adjusting for potential confounders.
Results
Higher RFS scores were associated with reduced odds of depression in univariate (OR, 0.59; P<0.001) and multivariate (OR, 0.72; P<0.001) analyses. Sociodemographic factors, including older age, higher education, marital status, higher income, professional occupation, and regular exercise, were linked to decreased odds of depression. Conversely, female sex, current smoking, and alcohol consumption were associated with increased odds.
Conclusion
The findings reveal an inverse relationship between diet quality and depressive symptoms among Korean adults, emphasizing the potential of dietary improvements in mental health promotion. Sociodemographic factors significantly influence depression risk. Future studies should adopt longitudinal designs incorporating a wider range of variables to elucidate these complex interactions.

Background
Menstrual hygiene is crucial to a woman’s physical, social, and mental well-being. The menstrual cup offers a safe and effective solution but still requires wider adoption. This study aims to assess awareness, practices, and barriers regarding the use of menstrual cups among women of reproductive age.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 246 participants, randomly selected from outpatient settings of a tertiary care hospital in 2022. Non-pregnant menstruating women were included, while those with pelvic infections or cognitive impairments were excluded. After explaining the study’s purpose and ensuring anonymity, data were collected using a structured questionnaire adapted from previous studies conducted in India and abroad. Knowledge and practices were depicted using descriptive statistics, while factors affecting awareness were analyzed using a multivariable binary logistic regression analysis approach.
Results
Approximately 64.2% of participants were aware of menstrual cups, but only three were users. Participants living in urban areas, practicing Hinduism, and marrying after the age of 20 years showed higher awareness. Users rated the cup as comfortable, with no skin irritation, foul odor, or dryness. The primary barrier to use was insufficient knowledge.
Conclusion
There is a gap in awareness and usage of menstrual cups, especially in low- and middle-income countries like India. Preliminary feedback from users is encouraging, suggesting that menstrual cups could offer a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and sustainable way to improve menstrual hygiene.

Citations

• Awareness and Usage of Menstrual Cup Among Female Undergraduate Students of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and their Attitude Toward it: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Apratim Dev, Kumbha Gopi, Payel Roy, Manish Taywade, Sonu Hangma Subba
  The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef

Background
The liver plays an important role in gonadal steroid hormone metabolism, which can affect reproductive health, including the menstrual cycle. However, evidence from large population-based studies is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularities in premenopausal Korean women using nationwide data.
Methods
This study analyzed Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010–2011. We investigated 3,045 premenopausal women aged 19–59 years. Liver function markers including serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase, and fatty liver index were analyzed. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between liver function markers and menstrual cycle irregularity while adjusting for confounding factors. Values were presented as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis was also performed.
Results
Baseline characteristic analysis showed that approximately 14.4% of the study population experienced menstrual cycle irregularity. The mean age was 34.5±0.7 years. The highest quartile of serum ALT and AST levels showed significantly higher ORs for menstrual cycle irregularity (adjusted OR, 1.83; 95% CI, 1.26–2.64 and adjusted OR, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.17–2.39, respectively). A similar result was observed in the subgroup analysis.
Conclusion
Liver function markers were positively associated with menstrual cycle irregularities. In clinical settings, women of reproductive age with relatively decreased liver function should be considered for regular followup of their reproductive health status.

Metformin is the most widely used antihyperglycemic drug in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Over the past 2 decades, several studies have highlighted a substantial increase in the risk of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with T2D on metformin therapy. This can lead to several complications and induce or exacerbate peripheral neuropathy. Despite these data, there are no definite guidelines for screening, diagnosing, and treating vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with T2D on metformin therapy. Therefore, in this narrative review, we aimed to suggest a practical diagnostic and therapeutic strategy to address vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with T2D receiving metformin treatment. Clinical evidence supporting an increased risk of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with T2D on metformin therapy and its risk factors and potential complications are also discussed.

Citations

• Correlation between vitamin B12 deficiency and hemoglobin A1c in patients with diabetes mellitus
  Yahya Madkhali, Sami G. Almalki
  Journal of King Saud University – Science.2025; 37: 3542024.     CrossRef
• Possibilities of oral form of cyanocobalamin in pharmacological correction of vitamin B12 deficiency developed in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during treatment with metformin
  I.G. Koroleva, E.V. Shikh, Zh.M. Sizova, V.L. Zakharova
  Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine.2025; 28(9): 64.     CrossRef
• Lifestyle prescriptions for diabetes management in primary care: a narrative review
  Hye Jun Lee, Jung-Ha Kim
  Ewha Medical Journal.2025; 48(4): e55.     CrossRef
• Rethinking about Metformin: Promising Potentials
  Kyunam Kim
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(5): 258.     CrossRef
• Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Metformin Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  Shoaib Asghar, Haider Tanvir, Asad Riaz, Muhammad Hamza Ejaz, Mamuna Akram, Al Muktadir Chowdhury Evan, Salman Shahid
  Cureus.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

Background
Female workers in Indonesia are vulnerable, because they must work to earn a living while still being responsible for domestic problems. This study analyzes the barriers to the use of modern contraceptives by female workers in Indonesia’s urban areas.
Methods
This cross-sectional survey looked at 21,696 female workers. We used modern contraceptive use as a dependent variable, and age, education, wealth, known modern contraceptives, number of live births, ideal number of children, and insurance ownership as independent variables. In the final test, we employed binary logistic regression.
Results
The results showed that women at all age categories were more likely than those aged 15–19 years not to use modern contraceptives, except those aged 35–39 years, who showed no difference. All other marital types were more likely to use modern contraceptives than married individuals. Rich female workers were 1.139 times more likely than poor workers not to use modern contraceptives (adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 1.139; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.026–1.264). Female workers who did not know about modern contraceptives were 4.549 times more likely than those who did not to use modern contraceptives (AOR, 4.549; 95% CI, 1.037–19.953). Female workers with more than two children were 9.996 times more likely than those with two or fewer children not to use modern contraceptives (AOR, 9.996; 95% CI, 9.1890–10.875).
Conclusion
This study identified five factors associated with the non-use of modern contraceptives by female workers in Indonesia’s urban areas: young, unmarried, rich, did not know about modern contraceptives, and had more than two children.

Citations

• Health behaviors, lifestyle factors, and healthcare challenges in family medicine: a comprehensive review of recent evidence from Asian populations
  Joung Sik Son
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(4): 215.     CrossRef
• Efektivitas Konseling terhadap Pengambilan Keputusan Penggunaan Kontrasepsi pada Ibu Postpartum
  Ilsa Arfiyana, Faizah Betty Rahayuningsih
  Health Information : Jurnal Penelitian.2025; 17(3): 369.     CrossRef

Background
The relationship between weight change and quality of life remains controversial. This study aimed to investigate whether changes in body weight among participants in different baseline body mass index categories are associated with physical and mental health functioning.
Methods
We conducted an analysis involving 5,106 adults who participated in the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study, a cohort comprising Korean adults aged 40 to 69 years. We categorized participants into three groups based on body weight change, and physical and mental health were assessed using the 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey in year 4. We employed logistic regression analysis to assess the association between body weight change and poor functioning at year 4. We also utilized a generalized estimating equation to determine the relationship between weight changes and mental component summary (MCS) scores over the study period for each weight group.
Results
Weight gain in both the normal weight (odds ratio [OR], 1.88; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.13–3.11; P=0.01) and overweight groups (OR, 1.75; 95% CI, 1.05–2.91; P=0.03) was associated with poor MCS. Normal weight weight-losers were associated with a greater increase (2.69 points; 95% CI, 0.50–4.88) in MCS compared to weightmaintainers. Significant differences in mean MCS were observed for overweight weight-losers, obese weight-gainers, and underweight weight-gainers when compared to weight maintainers in each respective weight group.
Conclusion
Different patterns of relationships between weight change and mental health-related quality of life were observed. Hence, it is crucial to focus on the mental health of middle-aged and older adults when assessing body weight changes.

Citations

• Health behaviors, lifestyle factors, and healthcare challenges in family medicine: a comprehensive review of recent evidence from Asian populations
  Joung Sik Son
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(4): 215.     CrossRef

Background
Adolescence is an essential stage of a child’s development, transitioning them into adulthood. During this time, they are vulnerable to various social issues, such as experimenting with alcohol, among others. Although alcohol consumption was proven to be detrimental to physical and cognitive development toward adulthood, and almost one in 10 Malaysian adolescents aged 13 years and above are current drinkers, studies concerning the driving factors are still scarce. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine alcohol use among 244 adolescents in Nabawan, Sabah.
Methods
This study assessed the associations between alcohol use and three potential factors: demographic, environmental, and psychological. Respondents who were selected through stratified proportionate random sampling answered a set of assessment tools.
Results
Results showed that 30.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 24.91–36.48) of Nabawan adolescents use alcohol. Analysis revealed that older age adolescents 18 years and 19 years, respectively (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 3.93; P=0.021; aOR, 5.38; P=0.003), having parents (aOR, 4.11; P=0.001) and peers (aOR, 11.57; P<0.001) who consume alcohol were significantly associated with alcohol use. Unexpectedly, good parental monitoring (aOR, 2.46; P=0.019) and discussing serious problems with parents (aOR, 3.86; P=0.001) were significantly associated with alcohol use.
Conclusion
Conclusively, policies on alcohol-related harm reduction and prevention should be developed, especially school-based programs, programs addressing family functioning, and parent-child communication, among others, should be further looked into. Future research on the school environment, adolescents’ drinking motives, and the development of practical adolescent-friendly alcohol screening tools are recommendations for improvements.

Citations

• Health behaviors, lifestyle factors, and healthcare challenges in family medicine: a comprehensive review of recent evidence from Asian populations
  Joung Sik Son
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(4): 215.     CrossRef

Background
The increasing older adult population requires attention in terms of education and health, as higher education levels contribute to cognitive reserve and may protect against age-related cognitive impairment. Cognitive reserve is an individual’s cognitive flexibility in using cognitive functions affected by brain aging, neurological diseases, and injury. Indonesia has a high prevalence of low-educated older adults, which strongly correlates with progressive cognitive impairment. Identifying risk factors for cognitive decline in this population is crucial. This study determines the factors affecting cognitive impairment in low-educated older adults using cross-sectional data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey-5.
Methods
This descriptive study analyzed 2,313 low-educated older adults ≥60 years old. Univariate and bivariate analyses were used to describe the sample and identify the relationships between categorical variables. Logistic regression identified the most significant factor affecting cognitive impairment.
Results
The prevalence of cognitive impairment in low-educated older adults is 22.6%. The chi-square test revealed significant relationships between those who are aged 75 years, a status other than married, female, living in rural areas, and not participating in social activities. Age is the most prominent factor affecting cognitive impairment in such adults (P<0.001; adjusted odds ratio, 3.232; 95% confidence interval, 2.500–4.180).
Conclusion
Cognitive impairment in the aforementioned adults is associated with being ≥75 years old, being a status other than married, being female, living in rural areas, and not participating in social activities. After controlling other variables, low-educated older adults who participated in at least ≥1 social activity in the last 12 months experienced cognitive impairment 0.64 times compared to those who did not participate in social activities.

Citations

• Impact of social wellbeing on tooth loss and cognition: A scoping review
  Charlotte Cheuk Kwan Chan, Huimin Chen, Colman McGrath, Iven Klineberg, Gloria Hoi Yan Wong, Hui Chen
  Journal of Dentistry.2024; 150: 105376.     CrossRef

Background
Sickness presenteeism (SP) refers to the phenomenon where employees attend work while sick, a decision that impacts both their physical and mental well-being and can lead to burnout. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and factors influencing SP among Thai and foreign teachers following the end of the coronavirus disease 2019 public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Methods
A sample of 400 individuals was analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regression to obtain odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Results
Post-PHEIC, a significant proportion of teachers (51.9%) perceived an increase in their workload, and 62.1% reported having taken health-related leave of absence. The prevalence of SP was high (35.0%). Factors significantly associated with SP (P<0.05) included being younger than 37 years (OR, 1.825; 95% CI, 1.108–3.006), facing monthly financial challenges (OR, 1.627; 95% CI, 1.028–2.575), doing school-related work on holidays (OR, 1.920; 95% CI, 1.180–3.122), and experiencing sleep disturbances owing to work-related stress (OR, 1.910; 95% CI, 1.203– 3.033). No discernible difference existed in SP rates between Thai and foreign teachers.
Conclusion
As a course of action, we recommend the provision of appropriate financial planning resources for teachers. Policywise, school events and activities should be scheduled on working days to ensure that teachers maintain a work-life balance. Additionally, task allocation that caters to individual strengths and limitations can mitigate the effects of SP.

Citations

• Influence of low back pain on absenteeism and presenteeism among academics in public universities
  Noordiyana Izyanti Mohamad Saufi, Eva Nabiha Zamri, Hazwani Ahmad Yusof, Nurul Izzah Shari
  WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation.2026; 83(1): 250.     CrossRef
• Reflecting on progress and challenges: the Korean Journal of Family Medicine in 2024
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(2): 55.     CrossRef
• Comprehensive Health Strategies for the Post-pandemic Era: Integrating Physical Health, Psychological Resilience, Lifestyle Choices, and Occupational Well-being
  Su Hwan Cho
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(6): 303.     CrossRef

Background
This study explored the approaches of Jordanian community pharmacists to identifying and counseling breastfeeding mothers regarding medication usage.
Methods
This cross-sectional study used self-administered questionnaires. A convenience sample (n=381) of Jordanian community pharmacists was recruited through social media. The responses were statistically analyzed using IBM SPSS ver. 25.0 (IBM Corp., USA).
Results
The majority of recruited pharmacists were female (n=329, 86.4%). Asking every woman was Jordanian pharmacists’ preferred approach to identifying breastfeeding women (n=211, 55.4%). The study showed that around one-third of the pharmacists (n=128, 33.6%) reported that they currently experienced queries regarding medication use during breastfeeding on a daily basis. Additionally, the majority (n=325, 85.3%) of pharmacists reported feeling confident, and 67.2% of them (n=256) reported feeling comfortable while giving advice to breastfeeding women. The surveyed pharmacists relied on different resources during their course of practice to answer queries related to medicine usage by breastfeeding mothers.
Conclusion
Community pharmacists have continuous interactions with breastfeeding women. Pharmacists require reliable and updated data access to answer queries related to medication use while breastfeeding.

Citations

• Reflecting on progress and challenges: the Korean Journal of Family Medicine in 2024
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(2): 55.     CrossRef
• Promoting safe medication use during breastfeeding: uncontrolled interventional before-after study in community pharmacies
  Milena Kovačević, Ljiljana Stanković, Branko Petrović, Aleksandra Catić Đorđević, Sandra Vezmar Kovačević, Branislava Miljković
  Midwifery.2025; 148: 104497.     CrossRef

Background
The Web is an important source of health information, but the quality of such online information is highly variable. This study evaluates the quality of health articles published on Naver News, Korea’s most popular portal, using the Health Information Quality Assessment Tool (HIQUAL).
Methods
We collected 712 health-related articles published on Naver News from May 1 to 7, 2023. After applying exclusion criteria, we selected 116 articles for analysis. Two clinicians independently assessed the quality of these articles using the HIQUAL, which scores articles based on five domains: “reliability,” “usefulness,” “understandability,” “sufficiency,” and “transparency.”
Results
Overall article quality was generally considered recommendable (mean±standard deviation: 7.52±2.00). “Usefulness,” one item of “reliability,” and “understandability” were the three items with the highest levels of satisfaction. “Sufficiency” criteria for costs, risks, and benefits received low scores. Quality scores for articles focused on health risk factors and intervention showed a statistically significant difference.
Conclusion
While the overall quality of health information in Korean online newspaper articles is acceptable, room for improvement remains in some areas, particularly with regard to the fair presentation of costs, risks, and benefits. The study highlights the need for ongoing quality improvement and evaluation initiatives for online health information.

Background
This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of iron and folic acid supplementation and deworming programs among school-going adolescents.
Methods
A mixed-method observational study was conducted among adolescents in the 8th to 10th standards and their teachers across four schools in Deoghar, Jharkhand, India, using simple random sampling. The study included a questionnaire on socio-demographics, knowledge (34 items) (α=0.894), attitudes (2 items) (α=0.711) toward iron deficiency anemia, awareness of the Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) program and deworming (20 items) (α=0.783), and practices related to iron folic acid supplementation (IFS) and deworming, along with qualitative components. Data were analyzed using jamovi.
Results
Compliance rates for IFS and deworming were 27.5% and 67.9%, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that sex, religion, caste, father’s educational status, per capita monthly family income (PCMI), diet type, adequate knowledge, and positive attitude toward anemia influenced IFS compliance. Religion, PCMI, and prior information on the importance of deworming facilitate compliance. Implementation barriers included irregular medication supply and a lack of student awareness.
Conclusion
Periodic evaluation, regular sensitization, and a consistent drug supply are necessary to effectively implement WIFS and deworming programs in the study area.

Citations

• Reflecting on progress and challenges: the Korean Journal of Family Medicine in 2024
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2025; 46(2): 55.     CrossRef
• Health Education and Promotion Interventions to Mitigate Geophagic Practise: A Scoping Review
  Mohora Feida Malebatja, Moreoagae Bertha Randa, Mathildah Mpata Mokgatle, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju
  Public Health Reviews.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Knowledge of Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Associated Attributes Among School Adolescents in Eastern India: A Cross-Sectional Evaluation
  Bijit Biswas, Anuradha Gautam, G. Jahnavi, Richa Richa, Pratima Gupta, Saurabh Varshney
  Cureus.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• From counsel to consumption: examining sociocultural influences on perinatal nutrition in rural India
  Faiz A. Hashmi, Cristine H. Legare
  Frontiers in Nutrition.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Barriers to uptake of treatment for geophagic women of reproductive age in Tshwane district, Gauteng province: A qualitative study using the health belief model
  Mohora Feida Malebatja, Mathildah Mpata Mokgatle, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Oguntibeju
  International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147- 4478).2025; 14(8): 333.     CrossRef

Background
Men with low testosterone levels are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, irrespective of age or obesity. However, the relationship between metabolic syndrome and testosterone levels in women remains unclear. We compared the total testosterone concentrations between premenopausal obese women with and without metabolic syndrome and identified the factors affecting these concentrations.
Methods
A single-center retrospective analysis was conducted using the medical records of 580 premenopausal women with obesity. The diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome were established using the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III guidelines.
Results
The mean±standard deviation age, weight, and body mass index were 38.8±8.4 years, 78.0±11.8 kg, and 30.0±4.1 kg/m², respectively. The mean total testosterone concentration was lower in the metabolic syndrome group than in the non-metabolic syndrome group (n=385 vs. n=195; 0.22±0.10 ng/mL vs. 0.24±0.11 ng/mL; P<0.001). In a model adjusted for age, body mass index, skeletal muscle mass, body fat mass, and body fat percentage, the odds ratio for metabolic syndrome with respect to the total testosterone level was 0.128 (P=0.028). Testosterone concentration was negatively correlated with age (r=-0.334), systolic blood pressure (r=-0.084), and triglyceride concentration (r=-0.093) but positively correlated with weight (r=0.144), body mass index (r=0.140), waist circumference (r=0.133), body fat mass (r=0.167), and body fat percentage (r=0.167). Stepwise regression analysis revealed that age (β=-0.004, P<0.001), body mass index (β=0.003, P=0.004), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration (β=0.001, P=0.019) were independently associated with total testosterone concentration (adjusted R2=12.6%).
Conclusion
Metabolic syndrome and obesity may be independently associated with testosterone levels in premenopausal women with obesity.

Citations

• The Interconnected Nature of Smoking, Depression, and Obesity in Behavioral Medicine
  Joung Sik Son
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(4): 181.     CrossRef

Background
Predicting the risk of osteoporotic fractures is vital for prevention. Traditional methods such as the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) model use clinical factors. This study examined the predictive power of the FRAX score and machine-learning algorithms trained on FRAX parameters.
Methods
We analyzed the data of 2,147 female participants from the Ansan cohort study. The FRAX parameters employed in this study included age, sex (female), height and weight, current smoking status, excessive alcohol consumption (>3 units/d of alcohol), and diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoporotic fracture was defined as one or more fractures of the hip, spine, or wrist during a 10-year observation period. Machine-learning algorithms, such as gradient boosting, random forest, decision tree, and logistic regression, were employed to predict osteoporotic fractures with a 70:30 training-to-test set ratio. We evaluated the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) scores to assess and compare the performance of these algorithms with the FRAX score.
Results
Of the 2,147 participants, 3.5% experienced osteoporotic fractures. Those with fractures were older, shorter in height, and had a higher prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as higher FRAX scores. The AUROC for the FRAX was 0.617. The machine-learning algorithms showed AUROC values of 0.662, 0.652, 0.648, and 0.637 for gradient boosting, logistic regression, decision tree, and random forest, respectively.
Conclusion
This study highlighted the immense potential of machine-learning algorithms to improve osteoporotic fracture risk prediction in women when complete FRAX parameter information is unavailable.

Citations

• Machine learning is changing osteoporosis detection: an integrative review
  Yuji Zhang, Ming Ma, Xingchun Huang, Jinmin Liu, Cong Tian, Zhenkun Duan, Hongyin Fu, Lei Huang, Bin Geng
  Osteoporosis International.2025; 36(8): 1313.     CrossRef
• Artificial intelligence in nutrition and ageing research – A primer on the benefits
  Pol Grootswagers, Tijl Grootswagers
  Maturitas.2025; 200: 108662.     CrossRef
• Assessing the risk of osteoporotic fracture recurrence using CT-based radiomics and machine learning
  Xiaoyang Zheng, Caihong Zhu, Rui Zhang, Hongyu Sun
  Current Problems in Surgery.2025; 72: 101876.     CrossRef
• AI-driven Technologies for Wrist Fracture Prediction: A Narrative Review of Emerging Approaches
  Stefania Briano, Maria Cesarina May, Giacomo Demontis, Giulia Pachera, Vittoria Mazzola, Federico Vitali, Alessandra Galuppi, Emanuela Dapelo, Andrea Zanirato, Matteo Formica
  Journal of Wrist Surgery.2025; 14(06): 500.     CrossRef
• Interpretable machine learning model for low bone density screening in older adults using demographic and anthropometric data: findings from 2005 to 2020 NHANES
  Weiyan Huang, Qimou Pan, Jiewei Peng, Yufeng Wu, Dawei Gao
  BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Moderate-intensity exercise reduces osteoporotic fracture risk in older women: a dose-response analysis from a nationwide Korean cohort
  Dojoon Park, Hae-Seok Koh, Song-Beom Kim, Ju-Yeong Park, Kyungdo Han, Youn-Ho Choi
  Osteoporosis International.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Clinical Applicability of Machine Learning in Family Medicine
  Jungun Lee
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(3): 123.     CrossRef
• Integrating Machine Learning for Personalized Fracture Risk Assessment: A Multimodal Approach
  Sheikh Mohd Saleem, Shah Sumaya Jan
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(6): 356.     CrossRef

Background
In patients with breast cancer, a healthy diet can help reduce breast cancer-specific recurrence, mortality, and comorbid chronic disease rates. There have been few studies on dietary habits immediately after breast cancer diagnosis, especially those involving the Asian population. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the nutritional habits of newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer and the general population without cancer in Korea using propensity score (PS) matching.
Methods
We conducted a case-controlled study of 157 patients with breast cancer and 2,363 cancer-free control participants from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The PS values for the predicted probability of patients with breast cancer and the general population were estimated using logistic regression analysis, including age and body mass index. The dietary patterns were assessed using a 24-hour recall of 1 day and the Food Frequency Questionnaire.
Results
PS matching showed that patients with breast cancer consumed fewer calories and carbohydrates; however, they consumed more protein and fat compared to the general population. Compared to the general population, patients with breast cancer consumed more healthy foods such as fish, seaweed, vegetables, fruit, mixed-grain rice, and nuts; however, they also consumed more soup, stew, and red meat.
Conclusion
Newly diagnosed patients with breast cancer have some healthy dietary habits compared to the general population. However, there is considerable room for improvement in their diet quality. Our results support the need to develop tailored dietary recommendations for patients with breast cancer during the diagnostic and posttreatment periods to improve their diet quality.

Citations

• Factors Influencing the Relationship Between Sugar Consumption and Depression Among Women Under Breast Cancer Treatment
  Yu-Chen Liu, Wen-Hung Kuo, Chiao Lo, Chiun-Sheng Huang, Meei-Shyuan Lee, Jen-Ho Chang, Chia-Chen Hsieh, Fei-Hsiu Hsiao
  Behavioral Sciences.2025; 15(7): 940.     CrossRef

Background
Alternative and complementary medicines are widely used to treat migraine headaches. This review aimed to determine the effectiveness of essential oils as an alternative treatment approach.
Methods
A structured search was conducted to identify randomized trials comparing essential oils with a placebo for migraine headaches, using databases (MEDLINE and CENTRAL) to search for articles published between 1966 and 2021. We included trials involving adult males and females diagnosed with migraine headaches according to the International Headache Society. The outcomes included number of attacks, headache severity, associated symptoms, number of days of limited activity, headache duration, use of analgesics, and adverse effects. Seven trials were included with a total of 558 participants.
Results
No difference was observed in the number of migraine headache attacks compared to placebo (mean difference [MD], -1.34; 95% confidence interval [CI], -3.31 to 0.64; I2=94%; P=0.190; four trials, 242 participants; moderate- quality evidence). There was no difference in this outcome between the essential oils treated group and the placebo (MD, -0.38; 95% CI, -1.76 to 0.99; I2 statistics=86%; P=0.580; five trials, 240 participants; moderate-quality evidence).
Conclusion
We found no significant difference between the use of essential oils and placebo in managing migraine headaches.

Citations

• Use of aromatherapy for Migraine pain relief
  Yasmine Askeur, Selka Adil, Daliyahia Kamel
  Current Perspectives on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CUPMAP).2024;[Epub]     CrossRef

Elderly abuse and neglect are among the primary public health problems linked to global demographic changes in the population, impacting not only the well-being of the elderly but also the growth of the nation or economy. This article discusses the effects of elder abuse and neglect on population health from the national and international perspectives through a narrative review of previously published articles on the concept of aging, the prevalence of elderly abuse and neglect, its risk factors and effects, and finally measures, legal perspectives, and recommendations to curb it. Interventions in Malaysia and selected nations, including Indonesia, South Korea, the United States, Australia, and Hong Kong, are examined. This issue is important as the majority of countries are moving toward being elderly populations. Improving global surveillance and the monitoring of instances is essential to inform policy actions to prevent elder abuse. In addition, a thorough assessment of the identified risk factors for violence and steps to prevent violence is required.

Citations

• Prevalence of elder abuse and its correlated factors in Iranian community-dowelling older adults: a cross-sectional study
  Mohadese Maleki, Seyedeh Ameneh Motalebi, Mehdi Ranjbaran, Seyedehzahra Hosseinigolafshani
  BMC Geriatrics.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• PTSD in Elder Abuse Survivors: Trauma Symptom Presentation and Treatment Outcomes With the PROTECT Intervention
  Clare Culver, Emily Carter, Olivia Fiallo, Nancy Wang, Talya Waxenberg, Samprit Banerjee, Isabel Rollandi, Jo Anne Sirey
  The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.2025; 33(11): 1119.     CrossRef
• Prioritizing care and addressing distinct needs of older adults with disabilities in Ghana amidst challenges
  Evans Appiah Osei, Felicia Addasah, Jenifer Oware, Mary Ani-Amponsah, Agnes Acquah, Edward Obeng Amoah, Cindy Afoakwa-Acheampong, Emmanuel Opoku-Adjei
  Geriatric Nursing.2025; 65: 103524.     CrossRef
• When Age Meets Atrocity: Medical Realities for Israel’s Older Hostages
  John Adekoya
  Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal.2025; 16(4): e0024.     CrossRef

Background
Over the last decade, Iran has experienced a declining birth trend. Identifying the proximate determinants of fertility intentions among married women is informative for population studies. This study aimed to examine the importance of three immediate antecedents of fertility intention.
Methods
We invited 1,100 married women to complete a well-validated questionnaire based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The sampling framework consisted of visitors attending hospitals in two cities in southeastern Iran. Intention for having children was measured using the item “Do you intend to have a/another child during the next 3 years?” Attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were measured using eight, three, and three items, respectively. Structural equation modeling was used to specify the model and to test the predictive ability of the TPB constructs.
Results
The response rate was 90.7% (N=998), and the mean±standard deviation age of the respondents was 34.8±7.4 years. More than 50% of the respondents reported intending to have a child in the next 3 years. All three TPB model constructs showed significant associations with fertility intentions. The standardized beta coefficients for attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were 0.74, 0.41, and 0.55, respectively.
Conclusion
The TPB model showed that psychological mechanisms play an important role in predicting the childbearing intentions of married women in Iran. Of the three TPB constructs, attitude was the strongest predictor of the intention to have a child.

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• Examining the Relationship between Parents' Spiritual Health and the Desire to Have Children: A Systematic Review
  Rasoul Raesi, Hossein Shamsi Gooshki, Seyed Saeed Tabatabaee, Abolfazl Khoshi, Seyed Hassan Saadat, Salman Daneshi, Saied Bokaie, Kiavash Hushmandi
  The Open Public Health Journal.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Factors Influencing Childbearing Intentions in Young Couples Attending Premarital Counseling in Southeast Iran: A Conventional Content Analysis
  Alireza Ganjali, Mehdi Rezvaniamin, Mostafa Peyvand, Kimia Ghasemzadeh, Reza Nezam Doost
  Health Scope.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• The impact of psychological factors on fertility intention among women who have given birth in Shanghai: multiple mediating effects analysis based on the theory of planned behavior
  Taiqing Luo, Qi Tang, Jun Lu, Yelin Li, Anni Wang, Fanlei Kong
  Reproductive Health.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Research on influencing factors of college teachers’ second child fertility intentions——Taking Jinan as an example
  Yanling Yao, José Antonio Ortega
  PLOS ONE.2024; 19(5): e0299838.     CrossRef
• Fertility intention and its sociodemographic correlations among female marriage volunteers: A province-wide cross-sectional survey in
  Nouzar Nakhaee, Fahimeh Amiri, Muhammad Samari, Hamid Sharifi, Abedin pour
  Journal of Research Development in Nursing and Midwifery.2024; 21(4): 14.     CrossRef

This study aimed to identify the indices/indicators used for evaluating the “creating supportive environments” mechanism of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, with a focus on built environments, in different settings. A search for literature with no time limit constraint was performed across Medline (via PubMed), Scopus, and Embase databases. Search terms included “Ottawa Charter,” “health promotion,” “supportive environments,” “built environments,” “index,” and “indicator.” we included the studies conducted on developing, identifying, and/or measuring health promotion indices/indicators associated with “built environments” in different settings. The review articles were excluded. Extracted data included the type of instrument used for measuring the index/indicator, the number of items, participants, settings, the purpose of indices/indicators, and a minimum of two associated examples of the indices domains/indicators. The key definitions and summarized information from studies are presented in tables. In total, 281 studies were included in the review, within which 36 indices/indicators associated with “built environment” were identified. The majority of the studies (77%) were performed in developed countries. Based on their application in different settings, the indices/indicators were categorized into seven groups: (1) Healthy Cities (n=5), (2) Healthy Municipalities and Communities (n=18), (3) Healthy Markets (n=3), (4) Healthy Villages (n=1), (5) Healthy Workplaces (n=4), (6) Health-Promoting Schools (n=3), and (7) Healthy Hospitals (n=3). Health promotion specialists, health policymakers, and social health researchers can use this collection of indices/indicators while designing/evaluating interventions to create supportive environments for health in various settings.

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• The Role of Pharmacists in Health Promotion
  Pallav Dave
  Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences.2024; 4(2): 32.     CrossRef

Assessment of the risk of bias is an essential component of any systematic review. This is true for both nonrandomized studies and randomized trials, which are the main study designs of systematic reviews. The Risk of Bias Assessment Tool for Nonrandomized Studies (RoBANS) was developed in 2013 and has gained wide usage as a risk-of-bias assessment tool for nonrandomized studies. Four risk-of-bias assessment experts revised it by reviewing existing assessment tools and user surveys. The main modifications included additional domains of selection and detection bias susceptible to nonrandomized studies of interventions, a more detailed consideration of the comparability of participants, and more reliable and valid outcome measurements. A psychometric assessment of the revised RoBANS (RoBANS 2) revealed acceptable inter-rater reliability (weighted kappa, 0.25 to 0.49) and construct validity in which intervention effects of studies with an unclear or high risk of bias were overestimated. The RoBANS 2 has acceptable feasibility, fair-to-moderate reliability, and construct validity. It provides a comprehensive framework for allowing authors to assess and understand the plausible risk of bias in nonrandomized studies of interventions.

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Period poverty is a global community health dilemma that has long been overlooked. This condition is described as having insufficient access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities. Briefly, period poverty means that millions of women are subjected to injustice and inequity due to menstruation. This review aimed to explore the definition, challenges, and effects of period poverty on the community, especially among women at their productive ages. In addition, suggestions to minimize the impact of period poverty are discussed. A search strategy was applied using the keywords “period poverty,” “period equity,” “period poverty,” and “menstrual hygiene” in Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, MEDLINE, and PubMed electronic databases, journals, and articles on relevant topics. Trained researchers conducted a keyword search from January 2021 to June 2022. Based on the reviewed studies, it has been proven that many countries are still affected by the period stigma and taboo, inadequate exposure to menstrual health and its management, lack of education about menstruation, and shortage of access to menstrual products and facilities. The next step is to reduce and slowly eliminate the period poverty issue by conducting more research to increase clinical evidence and future references. This narrative review could inform policymakers of the magnitude of the burden related to this issue and guide them to develop effective strategies to minimize the impact of poverty, especially during the challenging years of the post-coronavirus disease 2019 era.

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With aging, loss of skeletal muscle mass and muscle function increases, resulting in an increased risk of falls, fractures, long-term institutional care, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, and even death. Sarcopenia, which is derived from the Greek words “sarx” or flesh+“penia” or loss, is defined as a condition characterized by low muscle mass and low muscle strength and performance. In 2019, the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) published a consensus paper on the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia. The AWGS 2019 guideline, specifically, presented strategies for case-finding and assessment to help diagnose “possible sarcopenia” in primary care settings. For case finding, the AWGS 2019 guideline proposed an algorithm that recommends calf circumference measurement (cut-off <34 cm in men, <33 cm in women) or the SARC-F (strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls) questionnaire (cut-off ≥4). If this case finding is confirmed, handgrip strength (cutoff <28 kg in men, <18 kg in women) or the 5-time chair stand test (≥12 seconds) should be performed to diagnose “possible sarcopenia.” If an individual is diagnosed as “possible sarcopenia,” AWGS 2019 recommends that the individual should start lifestyle interventions and related health education for primary healthcare users. Because no medication is available to treat sarcopenia, exercise and nutrition is essential for sarcopenia management. Many guidelines, recommend physical activity, with a focus on progressive resistance (strength) training, as a first-line therapy for the management of sarcopenia. It is essential to educate older adults with sarcopenia on the need to increase protein intake. Many guidelines recommended that older people should consume at least 1.2 g of proteins/kg/d. This minimum threshold can be increased in the presence of catabolic or muscle wasting. Previous studies reported that leucine, a branched-chain amino acid, is essential for protein synthesis in muscle, and a stimulator for skeletal muscle synthesis. A guideline conditionally recommends that diet or nutritional supplements should be combined with exercise intervention for older adults with sarcopenia.

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  Medicina.2025; 61(4): 575.     CrossRef
• The Prognostic Significance of Handgrip Strength in Cirrhosis: Simplicity Is the Ultimate Sophistication
  Binxin Cui, Ziyi Yang, Chao Sun
  Portal Hypertension & Cirrhosis.2025; 4(2): 100.     CrossRef
• Effect of a combined exercise and nutrition program on sarcopenia in older adults: a randomised controlled trial in primary care
  Sunghwan Ji, Ji Yeon Baek, Jin Go, Chang Ki Lee, Sang Soo Yu, Hee-Won Jung, Eunju Lee, Il-Young Jang
  Australian Journal of Primary Health.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Guidelines for obesity clinic consultations in primary healthcare clinics
  Jee-Hyun Kang, Kyoung-Kon Kim
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 240.     CrossRef
• Guidelines for physical activity counseling in primary healthcare clinics
  Yun Jun Yang
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 265.     CrossRef
• Whole Genome Linkage and Association Analyses Identify DLG Associated Protein-1 as a Novel Positional and Biological Candidate Gene for Muscle Strength: The Long Life Family Study
  Adam J Santanasto, Sandeep Acharya, Mary K Wojczynski, Ryan K Cvejkus, Shiow Lin, Michael R Brent, Jason A Anema, Lihua Wang, Bharat Thyagarajan, Kaare Christensen, E Warwick Daw, Joseph M Zmuda, Lewis A Lipsitz
  The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Predictors of hip fracture in 15 European countries: a longitudinal study of 48,533 geriatric adults using SHARE dataset
  M. Azhar Hussain, Rizwan Qaisar, Asima Karim, Firdos Ahmad, Fabio Franzese, Atif Awad, Abeer A. Al-Masri, Mohammed Alsaeed, Shaea A. Alkahtani
  Archives of Osteoporosis.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Open, Active-Controlled Clinical Study to Evaluate the Correlation between Whole Body DEXA and BIA Muscle Measurements
  Yong-Chan Ha, Shinjune Kim, Jun-Il Yoo
  Journal of Bone Metabolism.2024; 31(3): 219.     CrossRef
• Doctor and patient perceptions of sarcopenia in community-based primary care clinics: a questionnaire survey
  Jungha Park, Daehyun Lee, Jae Young Jang, Jung-Ha Kim, Jae Uk Baek, Myungkwan Jeong, Sungwouk Kim, Moonbae Kyoung, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won
  European Geriatric Medicine.2024; 15(6): 1827.     CrossRef
• Frequency of clinical signs in patients with Cushing's syndrome and mild autonomous cortisol secretion: overlap is common
  Leah T Braun, Frederick Vogel, Elisabeth Nowak, German Rubinstein, Stephanie Zopp, Katrin Ritzel, Felix Beuschlein, Martin Reincke
  European Journal of Endocrinology.2024; 191(4): 473.     CrossRef
• Efficacy of a combined exercise and nutrition intervention study for outpatients with possible sarcopenia in community-based primary care clinics (ENdSarC): study protocol for a multicenter single-blinded randomized controlled trial
  Woohyuk Ji, Daehyun Lee, Minjin Kim, Nahyun Lim, Jae-Young Lim, Jae Uk Baek, Sungwouk Kim, Choong Hyung Lee, Miji Kim, Chang Won Won
  BMC Geriatrics.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Age-related increase in the excitability of mouse layer V pyramidal neurons in the primary motor cortex is accompanied by an increased persistent inward current
  Jose A. Viteri, Nikolaus Bueschke, Joseph M. Santin, W. David Arnold
  GeroScience.2024; 47(2): 2199.     CrossRef
• The Effect of Long Chain n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Muscle Strength in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
  Maha Timraz, Ahmad Binmahfoz, Terry J. Quinn, Emilie Combet, Stuart R. Gray
  Nutrients.2023; 15(16): 3579.     CrossRef

Background
This study aimed to examine the association between coffee or green tea consumption and ferritin or hemoglobin levels in premenopausal women.
Methods
We used the fifth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010–2012), and a total of 4,322 individuals were surveyed. In women of reproductive age, average ferritin and hemoglobin levels were calculated according to coffee or green tea consumption. Covariates included in the analysis were demographic variables, such as age, body mass index, education, drinking, smoking, history of hypertension, history of diabetes diagnosis, physical activity, total energy intake, and daily iron intake.
Results
In 4,322 participants, the average hemoglobin level was 12.90±0.02 g/dL, and the average level of ferritin was 31.95±0.67 ng/mL. As a result of testing, correlation between ferritin and coffee intake and difference in ferritin levels according to coffee consumption was significant (P<0.05). In this study, a post hoc test indicated that ferritin level significantly differed between one and two cups, two and three cups, and three and one cup groups (overall P<0.001). Additionally, there was a negative correlation between ferritin level and coffee intake; ferritin level decreased by 2.09 ng/mL with a one-cup increase in daily coffee consumption.
Conclusion
In premenopausal women, coffee intake is associated with low serum ferritin levels. Our results indicate that drinking >2 cups of coffee significantly affect ferritin levels in Korean premenopausal women.

Citations

• Effects of different brewing conditions on acrylamide levels in Turkish green tea and assessment of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks
  Burhan Basaran, Jung-Min Cho, Fatma Gül Demir, Gizem Taban, Canan Altınsoy, Behrouz Tajdar-oranj, Parisa Sadighara, Yasemin Yavuz Abanoz, Aslı Boyraz
  Food Additives & Contaminants: Part A.2026; : 1.     CrossRef
• Accurate determination of aflatoxins in coffee by isotope dilution–ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
  Yared Getachew Lijalem, Hyeonwoo Yu, So Young Woo, Hyang Sook Chun, Kihwan Choi, Byungjoo Kim
  Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.2025; 145: 107836.     CrossRef
• Hemoglobin response to iron-folic acid supplementation and associated factors among anemic pregnant women attending the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital ANC ward Northwest, Ethiopia 2023: A longitudinal follow up study
  Asefu Fekadie, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Melak Aynalem, Aregawi Yalew, Tebelay Dilnessa
  PLOS One.2025; 20(9): e0331599.     CrossRef
• Women’s Health and Primary Care
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(1): 1.     CrossRef
• Guidelines for nutrition counseling in primary healthcare clinics
  Gyeongsil Lee, Seung-Won Oh
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 278.     CrossRef
• Dietary diversity and preferences among pregnant women and its association with anaemia
  Benedicta Twum - Dei, Richmond Aryeetey, Linda Nana Esi Aduku
  Nutrition & Food Science .2024; 54(4): 805.     CrossRef
• Association Between Tea Drinking and Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age: A Cross-Sectional Study From the Mekran Division, Balochistan, Pakistan
  Noman Sadiq, Yasmeen Gul, Muhammad M Bilal, Muhammad Afzal, Nasrin Mumtaz, Abdul Wahid
  Cureus.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Does tea intake increase the risk of anemia? Evidence from a large prospective cohort and Mendelian randomization study
  Rui Hang Zhang, Wei Sen Zhang, Chao Qiang Jiang, Feng Zhu, Ya Li Jin, Shiu Lun Au Yeung, Tai Hing Lam, Lin Xu, Jiao Wang
  Food & Function.2024; 15(18): 9552.     CrossRef
• A Comparative Study of the Effect Coffee and Tea on Some Parameters in the Rats Blood
  Sadiq Al-Mansury, Suhad J. Hadi, Hawraa H. Naji, Adnan M. Jassim, Shatha M. Abbas, Nada Khazal K. Hindi
  Medical Journal of Babylon.2024; 21(3): 627.     CrossRef
• Association between Coffee and Green Tea Consumption and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Korea
  Jungun Lee
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2023; 44(2): 69.     CrossRef

Background
Oxidative stress plays an essential role in bone health among postmenopausal women. This study aimed to compare the oxidative stress biomarkers among postmenopausal women aged 50–65 years with normal bone mineral density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis.
Methods
In this observational study, 120 women with normal bone mineral density, 82 with osteopenia, and 86 with osteoporosis were selected based on the densitometry data obtained from the dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry method. The serum total antioxidant capacity (TAC), superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured using biochemical methods. A binary logistic regression model adjusted for confounders was used to estimate the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. The P-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results
There were significant differences between the three groups in age, menopausal age, body mass index, and education (P<0.05). According to the binary logistic regression model, higher SOD activity and serum TAC levels were associated with a lower risk of osteoporosis (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.991; 95% confidence intervals [CI], 0.986 to 0.996; and aOR, 0.373; 95% CI, 0.141 to 0.986, respectively). MDA was a significant risk factor for osteopenia in postmenopausal women (aOR, 1.702; 95% CI, 1.125 to 2.576).
Conclusion
Higher SOD activity and serum TAC levels in the studied postmenopausal women were associated with a significantly lower risk of osteoporosis. Moreover, the risk of osteopenia increased significantly with higher serum MDA levels.

Citations

• Exploring the application of dietary antioxidant index for disease risk assessment: a comprehensive review
  Hossein Pourmontaseri, Sina Bazmi, Matin Sepehrinia, Ayda Mostafavi, Reza Arefnezhad, Reza Homayounfar, Farhad Vahid
  Frontiers in Nutrition.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Neurokinin Antagonists to Treat Vasomotor Symptoms—Possible Implications for Long-Term Health and Disease
  Angelo Cagnacci, Anjeza Xholli, Marta Fiamberti, Ambrogio Pietro Londero
  Journal of Clinical Medicine.2025; 14(19): 6852.     CrossRef
• Pilot Study Assessing the Efficacy of Melatonin and Osteogenic Loading on Bone Health in a Postmenopausal Population with Osteopenia: MelaOstrong Randomized Controlled Trial
  Afsana Jahan, Yong Myoung, Afsin Malik, Michael R. Gionfriddo, Paula A. Witt‐Enderby
  Journal of Pineal Research.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Effects of Nigella sativa on bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women: a comprehensive review
  Seyedeh Fatemehzahra Mousavi zargar, Farhang Soltani Bajestani, Mohsen Sahebanmaleki, Elyas Nattagh Eshtivani, Mohammad Rashidmayvan
  Phytomedicine Plus.2025; 5(4): 100904.     CrossRef
• Investigating the Effects of Occupational Noise and Extremely Low‐Frequency Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Oxidative Response in Power Plant Workers
  Sediqeh Jafarimanesh, Hadi Ehsani, Fatemeh Shaki, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Seyed Ehsan Samaei
  Bioelectromagnetics.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Women’s Health and Primary Care
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(1): 1.     CrossRef
• Effects of cosmos caudatus (Kenikir) antioxidant properties on bone metabolism marker in rat
  Gadis Meinar Sari, Idha Kusumawati, Yoga Akbar Arifandi, Julian Benedict Swannjo
  Current Research in Physiology.2024; 7: 100128.     CrossRef
• Exogenous and endogenous antioxidants in osteoporosis risk: causal associations unveiled by Mendelian Randomization analysis
  Yuancheng Li, Huaqian Qi, Xin Huang, Gang Lu, Huashan Pan
  Frontiers in Physiology.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Proteomic Biomarkers Associated with Low Bone Mineral Density: A Systematic Review
  Adriana Becerra-Cervera, Anna D. Argoty-Pantoja, Diana I. Aparicio-Bautista, Priscilla López-Montoya, Berenice Rivera-Paredez, Alberto Hidalgo-Bravo, Rafael Velázquez-Cruz
  International Journal of Molecular Sciences.2024; 25(14): 7526.     CrossRef

Background
Serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels change during body weight reduction. However, the changes that occur during short-term body weight control interventions remain controversial. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the changes in TSH levels according to body fat reduction.
Methods
We performed a 3-month intervention study involving partial meal replacement. Forty-nine participants completed the study. Correlations between changes in TSH levels and other body composition parameters were determined. The subjects were divided into two groups according to their body fat reduction (>1 kg, n=20; <1 kg, n=29). The changes in metabolic parameters, including TSH levels, were compared. For significant values, a multivariate analysis was performed after adjustment to evaluate the relationship between TSH changes and body fat reduction.
Results
The 3-month intervention caused favorable changes in body proportions and metabolic parameters. TSH levels changed significantly only after changes in total body fat, showing a partial correlation. Changes in TSH levels were significantly different between groups (P=0.014). Moreover, the change in TSH levels was significantly different after adjustment (P=0.012).
Conclusion
A body fat reduction, especially >1 kg, can reduce serum TSH concentrations in subjects with metabolic syndrome after short-term body weight intervention.

Citations

• The impact of weight loss interventions on thyroid function: a systematic review and meta-analysis
  Sandeep Samethadka Nayak, Seyyed Mohammad Hashemi, Masum Patel, Nimra Shafi, Pubali Biswas, Sepide Javankiani, Padmavathi Jaladi, Sanjana B. Patil, Rahiq Rashid, Ehsan Amini-Salehi, Daniyal Ameen, Khushbu Viresh Janani, Anil Kumar Jonnalagadda, Kwame Boat
  Annals of Medicine & Surgery.2025; 87(7): 4484.     CrossRef

Background
The association between a history of pregnancy and liver fibrosis remains unclear. Herein, we investigated the association between reproductive factors, including a history of pregnancy and liver fibrosis, in postmenopausal Korean women.
Methods
This study used nationally representative, population-based data collected from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2008–2017. Of 14,624 women with natural menopause, 11,085 with no previous history of any type of cancer, hepatitis, or chronic heavy alcohol consumption were enrolled. We investigated the reproductive factors, including a history of pregnancy, total reproductive years, age at menarche and menopause, and oral contraceptive use. Liver fibrosis was defined as a Fibrosis-4 index score ≥2.67 kg/m².
Results
Of the study participants, 372 (3.3%) had advanced liver fibrosis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that women with a history of more than one pregnancy were associated with a lower risk of liver fibrosis compared to women who had never been pregnant, after adjusting for potential confounders (adjusted odds ratio, 0.30; 95% confidence interval, 0.15–0.59). The risk of liver fibrosis did not increase significantly with an increasing number of pregnancies (P for trend=0.135). Other reproductive factors, including total reproductive years, age at menopause and menarche, and oral contraceptive use, were not significantly associated with liver fibrosis.
Conclusion
Postmenopausal women who had experienced one or more pregnancies had a reduced risk of liver fibrosis. Our findings reveal a potential protective role of pregnancy against liver fibrosis.

Background
Although numerous studies have indicated that lower levels of physical activity correlate with a higher risk of depression, an association between the type of physical activity and depression has not been identified in Korea. This study aimed to examine whether the type and intensity of physical activity are associated with depression in Korean adults.
Methods
This cross-sectional study used data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). A total of 11,679 individuals were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analyses to identify any association between the type of physical activity and depressive disorders in the sample subjects.
Results
Measured weekly in units of energy expenditure, known as metabolic equivalents (METs), the amount of work-related physical activity was higher in individuals with depression according to the Patient Health Questionnaire- 9 than the participants without depression (386.7 vs. 206.7 MET-min/wk, P=0.01). Those diagnosed with depression tended to engage in less recreational activity per week (143.7 vs. 316.3 MET-min/wk, P<0.001) than those without depression. After controlling for covariates, the risk of depression among all participants was 1.012 times higher with a 100-unit increase in total work-related activity measured in METs (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.006–1.017; P<0.001) and 0.962 times lower with a 100-unit increase in total leisure activity measured in METs (95% CI, 0.937–0.987; P=0.003).
Conclusion
Different types of physical activity were shown to be differently associated with depressive disorders in Korean adults. This study might guide in reducing work-related physical activity and increasing leisure activity to prevent the occurrence of depression.

Citations

• Socioeconomic disparities in depression risk: Limitations of the moderate effect of physical activity changes in Korea
  Su Kyoung Lee, Yong Jin Kwon, Zulkarnain Jaafar
  PLOS ONE.2025; 20(2): e0314930.     CrossRef
• Physical activity and its specific domains associated with depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional large population survey
  Abtin Ansari, Keyvan Karimi, Fatima Rashidi, Amirhossein Memari, Sarmad Salehi, Khashayar Danandeh
  International Journal of Surgery: Global Health.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Differing dietary patterns according to body composition
  Yea-Chan Lee, Hyung-Mi Kim, Hye Sun Lee, Soyoung Jeon, Yu-Jin Kwon, Ji-Won Lee
  Frontiers in Nutrition.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Integrating BWM and modified VIKOR for age-friendly community park assessment in the context of mental health
  Zhi-Hao Zhang, Yi-Fan Zhang, Cheng-Cheong Lei
  Frontiers in Medicine.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Guidelines for physical activity counseling in primary healthcare clinics
  Yun Jun Yang
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 265.     CrossRef
• Nutrient Inadequacy in Korean Young Adults with Depression: A Case Control Study
  Su-In Yoon, Hye-Ri Moon, So Rok Lee, Jingnan Zhang, Soojin Lee, Jin Ah Cho
  Nutrients.2023; 15(9): 2195.     CrossRef
• The association of work physical activity and recreational physical activity with periodontitis in the NHANES (2009–2014)
  Rui Pu, Mengdie Fu, Guoli Yang, Zhiwei Jiang
  Journal of Periodontology.2023; 94(10): 1220.     CrossRef
• Personalized training as a promoter for physical activity in people with depressive disorder—a randomized controlled trial in Germany
  Katriona Keller-Varady, Sven Haufe, Elisabeth Schieffer, Arno Kerling, Uwe Tegtbur, Kai G. Kahl
  Frontiers in Psychiatry.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Does Excessive Smartphone Use Reduce Physical Activity in Adolescents?
  Soo Young Kim
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2023; 44(5): 247.     CrossRef
• Factors Associated with Undertaking Health-Promoting Activities by Older Women at High Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
  Jagoda Rusowicz, Anna Serweta, Karolina Juszko, Wojciech Idzikowski, Robert Gajda, Joanna Szczepańska-Gieracha
  International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.2022; 19(23): 15957.     CrossRef

Background
Evidence regarding the association between handgrip strength (HGS) and insulin resistance in a non-diabetic population is scarce. This study aimed to investigate the association between relative HGS and insulin resistance in older men without diabetes, using a representative sample of the Korean male population.
Methods
The study population comprised 206 participants aged 65–80 years, selected from the 2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Insulin resistance was defined as the upper tertile of the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for insulin resistance were assessed using multiple logistic regression analyses after adjusting for confounding variables.
Results
The prevalence of insulin resistance decreased with increasing relative HGS. The prevalence in the T1, T2, and T3 groups was 46.0%, 32.2%, and 26.4%, respectively. Compared with the individuals in the highest tertile of relative HGS, the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for insulin resistance in individuals in the lowest quartile was 2.82 (1.10–7.21) after adjusting for age, smoking, alcohol consumption, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, residential area, household income, and education level.
Conclusion
Lower relative HGS was inversely associated with an increased risk of insulin resistance in older Korean men without diabetes. In clinical practice, relative HGS, which is a simple and inexpensive tool, could be a useful measure for identifying older men with insulin resistance. Moreover, these findings suggest that muscle strengthening exercises should be considered to reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin sensitivity.

Citations

• Analysis of Handgrip Strength with Insulin Resistance in Male and Female Indonesian Adults
  Liong Boy Kurniawan, Sabilla Sheridan, Andi Wali Syafaat, Andi Ainun Zulkiah Surur, Naurah Nadhifah, Ichlas Nanang Afandi, Andi Ariyandy, Muhammad Iqbal Basri, Aminuddin Aminuddin
  INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY AND MEDICAL LABORATORY.2025; 31(2): 145.     CrossRef
• Guidelines for physical activity counseling in primary healthcare clinics
  Yun Jun Yang
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 265.     CrossRef
• Dietary patterns and the risk of diabetes in Korean adults: A cross-sectional and prospective cohort study
  Jiyoung Hwang, Hyesook Kim, Oran Kwon
  Nutrition.2024; 125: 112491.     CrossRef
• Correlation between low handgrip strength and metabolic syndrome in older adults: a systematic review
  Joana da Costa d'Avila, Talel Georges Moreira El Nabbout, Hayfa Georges Moreira El Nabbout, Aline dos Santos Silva, Antonio Carlos Barbosa Ramos, Eliana Rosa da Fonseca, Aluana Santana Carlos, Rodrigo de Azeredo Siqueira
  Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Handgrip strength in type 2 diabetics and nondiabetics: A comparative cross-sectional study among adults in rural Mysore
  Deepak ANIL, M. RAKESH, Shabeena AKBAR, Vijaylakshmi Rao VADAGA, D. Sunil KUMAR
  Journal of Integrative Nursing.2024; 6(3): 150.     CrossRef
• Association of relative handgrip strength on the development of diabetes mellitus in elderly Koreans
  Yeo Ju Sohn, Hong Soo Lee, Hasuk Bae, Hee Cheol Kang, Hyejin Chun, Insun Ryou, Eun Jee Chang, Sungchan Kang, Sang Wha Lee, Kyung Won Shim, Mario Ulises Pérez-Zepeda
  PLOS ONE.2024; 19(10): e0309558.     CrossRef
• Association between handgrip strength and mortality risk among cardiovascular disease patients: A cohort study from the NHANES 2011–2014
  Zhengjie Qin, Youhua Guo, Weilin Yang, Zhuoran Kuang, Guoming Li
  Journal of the Formosan Medical Association.2024;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Sarcopenia and osteosarcopenia among patients undergoing hemodialysis
  Ting Xiang, Ping Fu, Li Zhou
  Frontiers in Endocrinology.2023;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Relationships of neck circumference and abdominal obesity with insulin resistance considering relative handgrip strength in middle-aged and older individuals
  Kayoung Lee
  Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.2023; 114: 105097.     CrossRef

Dementia is a neurological condition characterized by numerous types of central nervous system diseases, which gradually deteriorates an individual’s reasoning, rational thinking, and judgment abilities. As a serious public health concern that currently affects more than 50 million older adults, dementia is one of the most significant causes of incapacity, disability, and dependency among older adults. As new cases are expected to increase exponentially in the next three decades, dementia, which is not a normal feature of healthy aging despite the fact that it generally affects older adults disproportionately, requires enormous management and care efforts due to its associated socioeconomic, psychological, and physical burdens that involve the patient, their caregivers, guardians, family members, and society at large. Presently, there is no cure for dementia; however, this condition could be prevented. This narrative review aimed to provide a broad overview of studies detailing the alternative lifestyle modification-centered preventive measures against dementia. A comprehensive search of key databases to find articles related to this topic revealed that participating in regular physical activities, healthy eating and dieting, avoiding all forms of smoking, avoiding air pollutants, halting or reducing alcohol consumption, exercising the mind and being socially dynamic, getting enough rest and establishing good sleeping habits, infection prevention, stress prevention, avoidance of injuries, preventing the effects of social isolation and lockdowns, continuing education, and depression prevention are protective measures against the development of dementia.

Citations

• Protective effect of adult vaccination on the development of dementias: A systematic review
  E. Mariscal-Lopez, M. Agredano-Sanchez, R.M. Lopez-Gigosos, A. Mariscal, F. Fariñas-Guerrero, M. Gutierrez-Bedmar, M. Guts-Chornoknyzha
  Neurología.2025; : 501939.     CrossRef
• Reclaiming wellness: Key factors in restoring optimal well-being in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
  Mabel Ho, Esme Fuller-Thomson, Isaac Akintoyese Oyekola
  PLOS One.2025; 20(9): e0329800.     CrossRef
• Guidelines for nutrition counseling in primary healthcare clinics
  Gyeongsil Lee, Seung-Won Oh
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2024; 67(4): 278.     CrossRef
• A Genome-Wide Association Study of Dementia Using the Electronic Medical Record
  Xiaowen Cao, Yao Dong, Li Xing, Xuekui Zhang
  BioMedInformatics.2023; 3(1): 141.     CrossRef
• Health promotion: the essence of primary healthcare
  Sung Sunwoo
  Journal of the Korean Medical Association.2022; 65(12): 772.     CrossRef

Background
Vitamin D may enhance immune system function and provide a protective effect against infections. Feto-maternal circulation plays an important role in supplying the developing fetus with nutrients and antibodies for its development and health during pregnancy and for its early years of life after birth. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of maternal vitamin D supplementation in preventing respiratory tract infections (RTIs) in children.
Methods
We searched the Central and MEDLINE databases and went through all the reference lists in the related articles. We also searched for ongoing trials at http://www.who.int/ictrp/en/ and www.clinicaltrials.gov. Randomized controlled trials comparing vitamin D supplementation with a placebo or no treatment in pregnant women published in the English language up to March 2019 were included. Two reviewers extracted data independently using a predefined protocol and assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane risk of bias tool, with differences agreed upon by consensus. The predefined primary outcome was the number of offspring who had RTIs. The secondary outcome was the presence of measurable serum immunoglobulin E levels.
Results
Three trials involving 3,224 participants (mother–child pairs) met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. The present analysis reported that maternal supplementation with vitamin D had no effect on RTIs among children (n=1,486 offspring; risk ratio, 0.95; 95% confidence interval, 0.82–1.11; random effects; I² statistics, 0%).
Conclusion
Maternal vitamin D supplementation had no effect on RTIs in children. Therefore, consideration of other prevention methods in this regard is recommended.

Citations

• The effects of prenatal vitamin D supplementation on respiratory and allergy-related outcomes in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
  Qin Li, Xiaoshuang Xu, Ying Liu, Shao Yin, Qian Hu, Qiang Ji, Yue Zhong, Fengya Zhu
  World Allergy Organization Journal.2025; 18(7): 101075.     CrossRef
• Vitamin D supplementation in pregnant or breastfeeding women or young children for preventing asthma
  Bonnie K Patchen, Cora M Best, Jocelyn Boiteau, Beate Stokke Solvik, Alexander Vonderschmidt, Jiayi Xu, Robyn T Cohen, Patricia A Cassano
  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.2025;[Epub]     CrossRef
• Women’s Health and Primary Care
  Seung-Won Oh
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2024; 45(1): 1.     CrossRef
• The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Respiratory Infections in Children under 6 Years Old: A Systematic Review
  Larisa Mihaela Marusca, Gowry Reddy, Mihaela Blaj, Reshmanth Prathipati, Ovidiu Rosca, Felix Bratosin, Iulia Bogdan, Razvan Mihai Horhat, Gabriela-Florentina Tapos, Daniela-Teodora Marti, Monica Susan, Raja Akshay Pingilati, Florin George Horhat, Mavrea A
  Diseases.2023; 11(3): 104.     CrossRef
• Maternal vitamin D intakes during pregnancy and child health outcome
  Erdenebileg Nasantogtokh, Davaasambuu Ganmaa, Shirchinjav Altantuya, Bayarsaikhan Amgalan, Davaasambuu Enkhmaa
  The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.2023; 235: 106411.     CrossRef
• Effectiveness of Maternal Vitamin D Supplementation in Preventing Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
  Soo Young Kim
  Korean Journal of Family Medicine.2022; 43(3): 155.     CrossRef

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a common, disregarded, underdiagnosed, and inadequately treated complaint of both young and adult females. It is characterized by painful cramps in the lower abdomen, which start shortly before or at the onset of menses and which could last for 3 days. In particular, PD negatively impacts the quality of life (QOL) of young females and is the main reason behind their absenteeism from school or work. It is suggested that increased intrauterine secretion of prostaglandins F2α and E2 are responsible for the pelvic pain associated with this disorder. Its associated symptoms are physical and/or psychological. Its physical symptoms include headache, lethargy, sleep disturbances, tender breasts, various body pains, disturbed appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, and increased urination, whereas its psychological symptoms include mood disturbances, such as anxiety, depression, and irritability. While its diagnosis is based on patients’ history, symptoms, and physical examination, its treatment aims to improve the QOL through the administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, hormonal contraceptives, and/or the use of non-pharmacological aids (e.g., topical heat application and exercise). Patients must be monitored to measure their response to treatment, assess their adherence, observe potential side effects, and perform further investigations, if needed.

Citations

• Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicine on treatment of dysmenorrhea: An analysis of a multicenter, prospective observational study
  Se-In Cho, Hyo-Jeong Jung, Minjung Park, Dong-Il Kim
  Integrative Medicine Research.2026; 15(1): 101209.     CrossRef
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Background
This study aimed to evaluate the association between complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among breast cancer survivors, using a validated multidimensional FCR-assessing instrument. Despite the debate over its medical effects, the use of CAM in breast cancer survivors is increasing.
Methods
We recruited 326 breast cancer survivors who had completed the primary cancer treatment. Information on CAM use was obtained using a self-administered questionnaire, and FCR was assessed using the Korean version of the FCR Inventory (FCRI). Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the association between CAM use and FCR.
Results
CAM users had higher total FCR scores than CAM non-users after covariate adjustment (CAM users: 74.6 vs. CAM non-users: 68.7; P=0.047). Among the FCRI subscales, CAM users showed higher coping strategy scores (CAM users: 22.3 vs. CAM non-users: 20.6; P=0.034) in the multivariable adjusted analysis. The use of multiple types of CAM was associated with increased FCR in a dose-dependent manner (P=0.002).
Conclusion
Breast cancer survivors who used CAM had a higher FCR than CAM non-users. The dose-response relationship between the use of multiple types of CAM and FCR suggests that breast cancer survivors who use multiple types of CAM should be provided with appropriate psychological interventions to decrease FCR.

Citations

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• Critical Considerations Regarding the Article “Association between Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Breast Cancer Survivors”
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• Use of complementary and alternative medicine for reducing fear of cancer recurrence among cancer survivors: Does it work?
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• Adherence to lifestyle recommendations among Norwegian cancer survivors and the impact of traditional and complementary medicine use: the Tromsø Study 2015–2016
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2), has rapidly spread worldwide, causing many deaths, the number of which continues to increase. Global public health organizations and governments have advised on the adoption of various handwashing and hygiene guidelines, use of masks, and social distancing, along with isolation or lockdown protocols to prevent SARS-COV-2 spread. There are vaccines and drugs that are confirmed but still many human suffer from this disease. Important risk factors for SARS-COV-2 infection are similar to other viral infectious diseases as including influenza, hepatitis B, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, and other lung infections. These diseases might be related to poor nutritional support, affecting the patient outcomes against COVID-19. In this review, we discuss some of the nutritional therapies currently being investigated for infectious diseases. Studies have shown that nutrition has the potential to prevent and mitigate viral infections. Micronutrients (vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, and E, B9, and trace elements, such as iron, zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium, and polyphenols) and macronutrients (carbohydrates, prebiotics, probiotics, protein [amino acids], and lipids [fatty acids]) affect the whole body, including the immune system, preventing viral entry and modulating clinical symptoms. This review discusses the importance of nutrition as a strategy to understand food groups and key nutrients that may affect the clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients during the ongoing pandemic. Scientists believe that the likelihood of another pandemic is imminent. COVID-19 remains important and scientists believe it will continue will in the future. We emphasize the lack of studies on the nutritional impact of COVID-19 in terms of nutrition, even though nutritional interventions has been shown to have many advantages during the treatment of viral infections.

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Background
Intimate partner violence is a severe life-threatening criminal and public health problem affecting the well-being of individuals, families, and society. Planning interventions to reduce the burden of this persistent and criminal violence should be relevant culturally and socially.
Methods
In this randomized control trial, 150 pregnant women residing in slum areas of Hamadan were randomly assigned to two groups (intervention group: n=50 and control group: n=100). Interventional strategies included educating the victims based on local cultural norms, culturally sensitive individual and group counseling, and educating health care providers. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews at baseline and again at 3 months after the intervention. We used a paired t-test to evaluate the effect of the intervention by comparing changes in the outcomes measured.
Results
There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups at baseline in terms of sociodemographic characteristics. Post-test scores of knowledge (7.50±2.65 vs. 5.14±3.51, P=0.001), communication skills (18.38±4.25 vs. 16.2±3.83, P=0.04), and family support and social expectation of obedience (15.79±4.45 vs. 13.40±4.57, P=0.005) of the victims were statistically significantly higher in the experimental group compared to the control group. Moreover, physical (0.74±2.28 vs. 1.20±2.60, P=0.06), psychological (2.80±4.10 vs. 4.52±5.43, P=0.06), and sexual (0.11±0.58 vs. 0.61±1.22, P=0.04) violence reduced in the experimental group compared to the control group.
Conclusion
Culturally relevant interventions can reduce intimate partner violence.

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The year 2020 saw the emergence of a novel coronavirus—the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2— which has led to an unprecedented pandemic that has shaken the entire world. The pandemic has been a new experience for Malaysia, especially during the implementation of large-scale public health and social measures called the Movement Control Order (MCO). This paper seeks to describe the experiences of the Malaysian healthcare system thus far in combatting the pandemic. The Malaysian healthcare system comprises two main arms: public health and medicine. The public health arm focuses on early disease detection, contact tracing, quarantines, the MCO, and risk stratification strategies in the community. The medical arm focuses on the clinical management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients; it encompasses laboratory services, the devising of clinical setting adjustments, and hospital management for COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients. Malaysia experienced intense emotions at the beginning of the pandemic, with great uncertainty regarding the pandemic’s outcome, as the world saw a frighteningly high COVID-19 mortality. As of writing (May 30, 2020), Malaysia has passed the peak of its second wave of infections. The experience thus far has helped in preparing the country’s healthcare system to be vigilant and more prepared for future COVID-19 waves. To date, the pandemic has changed many aspects of Malaysia’s life, and people are still learning to adapt to new norms in their lives.

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Background
Smoking is a preventable cause of chronic morbidity. Patient empowerment is a process through which people establish greater control over their health-related decisions and actions. To assess the effect of patient empowerment versus health education on the nicotine dependence score and progress of patients under different stages of smoking cessation.
Methods
This was a single-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial that included 76 smokers attending family medicine clinics. Participants were divided into two groups: empowerment and health education groups. Their nicotine-dependence score and smoking cessation stage were identified. All study participants were subjected to five health education sessions with a 3-month follow-up period.
Results
The mean nicotine-dependence score decreased significantly in both groups after the intervention. This decrease was slightly higher in the empowerment group; however, the difference was not statistically significant. After the intervention, 16.7% of the health education and 30.0% of the empowerment group transitioned from stage 1 to stages 2–4 of smoking cessation, with the change being statistically significant only in the empowerment group. There was no statistically significant difference in the number of study participants who stopped smoking between the health education and empowerment groups.
Conclusion
Both the empowerment model and traditional health education have similar positive effects on decreasing the nicotine-dependence level. There was a significant improvement in the stage of change for patients under the empowerment model, although there was no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the number of participants who stopped smoking.

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Background
Dietary supplements (DS) use is known to be common among cancer survivors. However, detailed information on the factors influencing DS use seems insufficient, including cancer-related and psychological factors.
Methods
Study subjects were 1,852 Korean adult cancer survivors recruited from cancer survivor clinic of two university-affiliated hospitals. Data were collected retrospectively through review of medical records and self-administered questionnaires. Psychological factors were assessed using Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory-Short Form. Factors associated the DS use were evaluated by multiple logistic regression analysis after adjusting for covariates.
Results
The prevalence of long-term DS use was 15.7% in overall (17.5% in female and 11.6% in male). Female survivors were 3.14 times (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.89–5.22) more likely to use DS than male. In male cancer survivors, ever-smoking and previous radiotherapy were positively associated with DS use. In females, breast cancer survivors were 0.32 times less likely to use DS compared with stomach cancer survivors, and survivors with family history of cancer were 1.39 times more likely to use DS than those without. After adjusting for sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors, survivors with anxiety (HADS ≥8) used DS 1.38 times (95% CI, 1.01–1.91) more frequently, compared with those without anxiety.
Conclusion
Diverse factors such as female sex, cancer treatment modality, smoking history, family history and anxiety status were associated with DS use in Korean cancer survivors. Targeted strategies with consideration of these factors are needed for counseling DS use for cancer survivors.

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Background
This study aimed to evaluate the association between the high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Korean men.
Methods
This cross-sectional study analyzed the data of 3,705 men (age 30–64 years) who participated in the 2014–2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). SSB intake was defined as the sum of the intakes of carbonated beverages and fruit juices. Participants were categorized into study groups depending on their intake of SSBs: ≤2, 3–4, or ≥5 times per week. High CVD risk was defined as a 10-year risk of more than 10%, based on the Framingham Heart Study 10-year CVD Risk Calculator. The association between high CVD risk and SSB intake was evaluated using a multivariable-adjusted logistic regression model.
Results
Korean men who consumed SSBs 3–4 and ≥5 times a week showed a multivariate-adjusted odds ratio of 1.49 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05–2.11) and 1.61 (95% CI, 0.97–2.67) for high CVD risk, respectively, compared with those who consumed SSBs ≤2 times per week. Additionally, the risk of CVD increased with the increase in the intake of SSBs (P-trend=0.01). In subgroup analysis, no association was observed between SSB intake and high CVD risk in the group with regular physical activity (P for interaction=0.01).
Conclusion
In Korean men, except those with regular physical activity, SSB intake ≥3 times a week is associated with a high risk for CVD (10-year CVD risk ≥10%).

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