Social dimensions of health and healthcare, including health sociology, medical anthropology, health policy, health disparities, and social determinants of health
6 papersThis study, using US household purchase data from 2004-2019, found that added sugar consumption, especially from sugary drinks and frozen desserts, rises with temperature, particularly between 12-30°C. Lower-income and less-educated households are more affected, and projections suggest this trend will worsen with climate change, increasing health risks for vulnerable groups.
Dementia-related stigma in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities is influenced by cultural beliefs, language barriers, lack of awareness, and migration experiences. Addressing this stigma requires a multi-level approach involving culturally sensitive interventions, education, support networks, and collaboration between stakeholders to create a dementia-inclusive society.
The study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing vulnerabilities and exclusionary trends for immigrants in Chile and Peru, rather than creating entirely new challenges. Political narratives framing migrants as a threat or a burden were amplified during the pandemic, impacting policy responses and hindering integration efforts. The study highlights how government responses, while sometimes presented as "transversal" or inclusive, often excluded immigrants in practice due to documentation requirements and bureaucratic barriers.
The paper argues that COVID-19 lockdown measures, like social distancing and stay-at-home orders, increase the risk of family violence. It suggests this is similar to the impact of natural disasters and highlights early reports of increased domestic violence cases in several countries, emphasizing the need for community collaboration to address this issue.
Vaccine hesitancy and resistance were found in substantial portions of the Irish and UK populations, with similar psychological profiles in both countries. Vaccine-hesitant/resistant individuals were more self-interested, distrustful of authority, and likely to hold conspiratorial and religious beliefs, compared to those willing to accept a vaccine.
This study found that 67% of a US representative sample would accept a COVID-19 vaccine. However, there were significant variations across demographic groups (age, gender, race, education) and geographic regions, highlighting the need for targeted public health messaging.