Examining the influence of mental health and structural determinants of health on the stage of motivational readiness for health behaviour changes: A path analysis study.

This study explores the influence of mental health and structural determinants of health on motivational readiness for health behaviour change in 1462 Spanish primary healthcare users. Chi-square test and structural equation modelling were performed. Results showed that depression and anxiety were negatively associated with being in the action stages of motivational readiness for a healthy diet and physical activity.

[The Research Network on Preventive Activities and Health Promotion (redIAPP): a reference network and promoter of primary care research].

The Research Network on Preventive Activities and Health Promotion (redIAPP), a reference network and promoter of primary care research was created in 2003 thanks to the program Thematic Networks for Cooperative Research in Health (RETICS) of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII). Its creation has meant a radical change in the situation of research in primary care. Throughout its 19 years (2003-2021), different research groups and autonomous communities have participated, and different lines of research have been developed with numerous projects and publications.

Role of personal aptitudes as determinants of incident morbidity, lifestyles, quality of life, use of health services, and mortality (DESVELA cohort): quantitative study protocol for a prospective cohort study in a hybrid analysis.

Introduction: The healthcare and well-being of the population depend on multiple factors and should adapt to societal changes. The opposite is also occurring; society has evolved concerning the individuals' approach to their care, which includes participation in decision-making processes. In this scenario, health promotion and prevention become crucial to provide an integrated perspective in the organization and management of the health systems.

Knowledge and attitude about drug pollution in pharmacy students: A questionnaire-based cross sectional study.

Introduction: The environmental impact of drugs or pharmaceuticals is an issue of growing concern. Healthcare professionals, and pharmacists in particular, are used to managing medicines, yet aspects about drug pollution are generally neglected in schools of pharmacy worldwide. Formation in this issue is essential to tackle the problem.

The Relationship between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, Intake of Specific Foods and Depression in an Adult Population (45-75 Years) in Primary Health Care. A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

Background: The relationship between the quality of the diet and the adherence to the Mediterranean diet with the presence of persistent or recurrent depressive symptoms have been described. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the intake of specific foods in primary care patients aged 45 to 75, having subclinical or major depression. The study also specifically analyzes this relationship in individuals suffering from chronic diseases.

Using a smartphone app in changing cardiovascular risk factors: A randomized controlled trial (EVIDENT II study).

Background And Objective: The last few years have seen the appearance many mobile applications aimed at improving health, but studies analyzing their effectiveness on cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) are few and far between. Our aim was to assess the effect on CVRFs such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and global CVR, of adding the use of a smartphone app to an intervention consisting of standard counseling on physical activity and the Mediterranean diet.

Method: This is a multicenter, randomized and controlled clinical trial.

Efficacy of a self-management education programme on patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care: A randomised controlled trial.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program (SDSMP) versus usual care in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) residing in a Spanish region.

Methods: A two-year follow-up randomised controlled trial. The intervention consisted of 6 weekly structured peer-to-peer workshops.

A Pilot Study to Assess the Feasibility of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program in the Basque Country.

. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of the Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program (SDSMP) in the primary care setting of the Basque Health Service and offer initial estimations of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) effects. .

Relationship between physical activity and plasma fibrinogen concentrations in adults without chronic diseases.

Objective: To analyze the relationship between regular physical activity, as assessed by accelerometer and 7-day physical activity recall (PAR), and plasma fibrinogen concentrations.

Methods: A cross-sectional study in a previously established cohort of healthy subjects was performed. This study analyzed 1284 subjects who were included in the EVIDENT study (mean age 55.

Impact of a self-care education programme on patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care in the Basque Country.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a disease with high prevalence and significant impact in terms of mortality and morbidity. The increased prevalence of the disease requires the implementation of new strategies to promote patient self-management. The Spanish Diabetes Self-Management Program (SDSMP) has proven to be effective in other settings.

Effect on cardiovascular risk of an intervention by family physicians to promote physical exercise among sedentary individuals.

Introduction And Objectives: To evaluate the effect of a program promoting physical activity (PEPAF) implemented by family physicians on cardiovascular risk reduction.

Methods: The cluster randomized clinical trial involved 56 family physicians randomly allocated to an intervention group (n=29) and a control group (n=27). Of the patients recruited, only those aged 30-74 years (1915 PEPAF and 1783 control) were included in the analysis.