Characteristics of late preterm infant readmissions: A systematic review.

Background: Prematurity represents a critical health disparity. It is important to note that late preterm (LPT) infants comprise the majority of preterm births, yet they are the least studied within the premature population. Evidence-based practice guidelines are now a decade old, indicating the potential need for review and revision.

The effects and challenges of alcohol use disorder peer support service in South Korea: A focus group study.

Although alcohol use disorder (AUD) is associated with a high disease burden due to medical consequences, people with AUD often do not receive appropriate treatment or community health service support. Peer-support services, intended to bridge the gap between patients with AUD and mental health providers have produced successful results. However, the number of studies on peer supporters in South Korea, especially those with AUD, is limited.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Body Mass Index Among Hispanic Children Accessing a Primary Care Clinic in Central Texas: An Epidemic Amidst a Pandemic.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to lifestyle disruptions that increased the risk for pediatric obesity and health disparities among Hispanic children. This study aimed to assess weight and body mass index (BMI) trends longitudinally, pre- and intra-COVID-19 pandemic, among Hispanic children.

Method: A retrospective chart review included Hispanic children (n = 88) accessing a Federally Qualified Health Center, including six pediatric primary care clinics 6 months prepandemic and 6-, 12- and 18-month intrapandemic intervals.

The Moderating Role of Insecure Attachments on the Relationship between Controlling Behaviors and Violence Perpetration in Intimate Relationships.

This study sought to examine the association between male-to-female physical, psychological, and sexual violence and controlling behaviors of male partners. Further, the moderating effect of insecure attachment style on this association was examined in the context of South Korea. Existing national data collected from a representative Korean sample of 2,000 unmarried men was utilized.

Personal, Interpersonal, and Sociocultural Factors of Condom Use in Rural Indigenous Nahuas Adolescents in Mexico.

The goal of this research was to determine the personal, interpersonal, and sociocultural predictors of condom use among rural Indigenous adolescents. Predictor variables were selected from Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and Leininger's Transcultural Theory. The sample consisted of 419 Nahuas adolescents randomly selected from the total number of neighborhood blocks in a rural community in Puebla, Mexico.

An Assessment of HIV Risk, Perceptions of Risk, and Potential Adherence to Preexposure Prophylaxis Among HIV-Negative People With Injection Drug Use Who Access Mobile Outreach Services.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess HIV risk, perceptions of risk, and potential adherence to preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV infection among people who inject drugs (PWID), who self-report HIV negative status and access mobile outreach intravenous drug use (IVDU) services.

Methods/sample: Participants (N = 93) were non-Hispanic White (59.1%) and Hispanic (36.

Technology-facilitated Sexual Violence in South Korea: A Content Analysis of a Website for Victims.

Technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) is an emerging form of gender-based violence. An understanding regarding the circumstance of TFSV and related health outcomes is limited. This qualitative study analyzed postings from an anonymous Korean website on which women suffering from TFSV freely posted messages asking for help and voicing concerns.

Development, Pre-Testing and Feasibility Testing of Multi-Component Interventions, Critical for Mental Health Promotion in Primary Care among Mexican-American Adolescents Living in Rural America.

Rural America is often viewed as bereft of social problems facing urban America. Rural families, however, experience stressors due to low employment rates, fewer educational opportunities, a relatively increased incidence of poverty and limited access to mental health care. These families are at increased risk for substance use, violence and associated psychological distress that occurs when failing to cope with stress.

Identification of provider and patient characteristics associated with antibiotic prescription in the treatment of acute sinusitis.

Background: Inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to the development of antibiotic resistance. Sinusitis is the fifth most common diagnosis responsible for antibiotic use. Appropriate antibiotic prescribing for acute sinusitis treatment is crucial to mitigate antibiotic resistance threats.

A qualitative thematic analysis of mentorship for new psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.

Background: A volume of literature reflects that mentorship is key in producing quality nurse practitioners. Mentoring leads to increased confidence, role clarity, and other benefits improving practice. However, there is little to no research focusing specifically on the impact of mentoring in psychiatric nurse mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs).

Telemedicine practices in adult patients with atrial fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation is a cardiac rhythm disorder associated with embolic stroke risk, decreased functional capacity, and worsening quality of life. Increasing patient access to atrial fibrillation specialists via telemedicine has the potential to improve patient outcomes.

Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to describe atrial fibrillation telehealth education treatment programs unrelated to postablation or early detection of atrial fibrillation.

Stories of Hope and Health: Wisdom From Older Mexican-American Women Who Broke Free From the Entangled Web of Love and Violence.

This interpretive qualitative study explores the lived experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) among 12 older Mexican-American women aged 55-85 with past experiences of IPV to understand how it shaped their lives. Sociocultural factors that influenced the IPV experience and sustained health amidst adversity were explored. Denzin's interpretive interactionism along with Antonovsky's salutogenic theory guided this study.

Nonpharmacological Interventions for Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities by Direct Caregivers: A Systematic Review.

Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are a worldwide problem. Estimates indicate approximately 96% of persons with dementia (PWD) exhibit BPSD that are directly associated with long-term care (LTC) placement and approximately one half of these persons experience symptoms classified as severe. BPSD are associated with lost days of work, high turnover, and poor job satisfaction for direct caregivers.

Predictors of Acute Care Transfers From Skilled Nursing Facilities: Recommendations for Preventing Unnecessary Hospitalization.

Preventing acute care transfers from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) is a challenge secondary to residents' associated debilitated status and comorbidities. Acute care transfers often result in serious complications and unnecessary health care expenditure. Literature implies that approximately two thirds of these acute care transfers could be prevented using proactive interventions.

Intimate Partner Femicide in South Korea: An Integrative Review of the Literature.

Background: Intimate partner femicide (IPF) is a severe form of violence perpetrated against women in intimate relationships. The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify studies of IPF in South Korea.

Methods: A web-based literature search was performed in six databases: PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SocINDEX, and RISS (Korean academic online database).

Accompanying the Path of Maternity: The Life History of a Colombian Doula.

Doulas have fundamentally improved the health-care experience of pregnant women internationally. Women who recognize the importance of not being alone during pregnancy have embraced this role for centuries. However, less is known about doulas practicing in countries experiencing health inequities like Colombia.

Exploring cognitive dissonance in the correctional nursing experience.

Objective: Correctional nurses navigate conflict between custody and caring. Balance is needed between healthcare and security priorities. This study explores the unique nature of nursing practice within correctional settings to inform interventions reducing stress, enhancing coping and mitigating cognitive dissonance among these nurses.

The Embodiment of Traditional Partería in the Colombian Pacific Region.

A refers to a woman who assists, by traditional practices, women during gestation, birth, and reproductive life, aside of the formal health care system. Their practice, is considered a key ancestral cultural component in marginalized communities in Colombia. A comprehensive description of the essence of Colombian is currently missing, and this practice is facing the loss of its body of knowledge.

Translation of novel antiemetic to sub-Saharan Africa using diffusion of innovation framework.

Objective: Studies indicate inhaled isopropyl alcohol (IIA) is effective or superior to ondansetron for adult patients. Although quick-acting and low cost, it cannot be assumed this remedy is suitable for adoption in all settings. We explored how an innovative antiemetic remedy studied in the United States translates to a sub-Saharan Africa clinic/hospital setting using Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation Framework.

Qualitative Descriptive Study of Illegal Behaviors among Those with Gambling Disorder in South Korea: Their Efforts for Recovery and Role of Mental Health Care Providers.

The prevalence of Gambling Disorder among Koreans suggests that it is relatively higher than other countries. This study explored gambling-related crimes and related mental health care needs of those with Gambling Disorder on a case-by-case basis. Participants (n = 6) included men attending Gamblers Anonymous in South Korea with gambling debts and histories of illegal acts.

Traditional partería providing women's health care in Latin America: A qualitative synthesis.

Aim: To identify practices, beliefs, and potential gaps in knowledge about partería tradicional in Latin America.

Background/introduction: Partería tradicional (lay midwifery) refers to ancestral knowledge used by laypersons, mainly parteras tradicionales (lay midwives), to provide health care to women and children. This care, initiated prior to formalization of health care continues today.

COVID outbreak after the 1st dose of COVID vaccine among the nursing home residents: What happened?

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID19 vaccine among nursing home residents by exploring the outcomes of a major COVID-19 outbreak following COVID-19 vaccination in a nursing home located at a metropolitan area of South-Central Texas. 91 residents resided in this nursing home during the outbreak, and 86 residents received the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine on January 4th, 2021. A retrospective chart review explored outcomes of this outbreak by accessing the electronic medical records from January 4th, 2021 thru February 28th, 2021.

Advance Care Planning Among Chinese Americans Through a Web-Based Culturally Tailored Education Program.

At any time, a medical crisis could result in an individual too sick to make one's own health care decisions. Advance care planning (ACP) is an important step to ensure that each person receives the medical care desired. Despite its significant importance and proven benefits, the completion rate for advance directive is approximately one-third among the general population in the United States and lower among Chinese Americans.

An exploration of perceived neonatal nurse practitioner authority in a restricted practice setting.

Background: Perceptions of autonomy in practice affect Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) job satisfaction, retention, and motivation to pursue NNP roles. However, Novice to Expert theory describes the processes for transitioning to nurse practitioner roles are not in relationship with NNP practice autonomy.

Purpose: Relationships between Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) practice authority, state restrictions, APRN volume, and health care access exist.