“Patient empowerment” is a term we often hear, but what does it mean? According to the European Network on Patient Empowerment (ENOPE), an empowered patient Understands their health condition and its effect on their body. Feels able to participate in decision-making with their healthcare professionals Feels able to make informed choices about treatment. Understands… Read more »
HPV has been in the news last week, as FDA approved the first HPV DNA test for primary cervical cancer screening for women over 25 years of age. For young girls, HPV vaccination is recommended; some countries have implemented school-based or national public health programs, which result in high vaccine coverage. In countries were… Read more »
It has not been long since our last Public Health Fun post and it’s already time for another (small) update! I just came across another simulation “game” and I had to share it with you! The simulation is called “Save Manresa“. Unlike other games, Manresa is not an imprisoned princess waiting to be rescued; Manresa… Read more »
We are happy to present you the second IJPH issue of this year! Twenty-two papers covering a variety of subjects, including smoking, physical activity, socioeconomic inequalities, amongst others! In this issue you will also find a systematic review and meta-analysis on sexual and physical abuse in childhood (and its association with depression and anxiety over… Read more »
