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        <pubDate>2026-08-17T17:42:11.269+00:00</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Implementing individual placement and support in autistic and other intellectually and developmentally disabled adults: lessons learned in California]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-12T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Marjorie Solomon</author><author>Jo Ann Yon-Hernández</author><author>Megan M. Smith</author><author>Maggie Zheng</author><author>Christopher Llorente</author><author>Amanda Downing</author><author>Steve Ruder</author><author>Aubyn C. Stahmer</author><author>Susan R. McGurk</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Beyond legalisation: why assisted dying needs global monitoring]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-11T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Young Researcher Editorial</category>
        <author>Paola Sillitti</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Strengthening health promotion at the local level: insights from Swiss municipalities (canton of Vaud) across urban and rural contexts]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-10T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Maria Lagomarsino</author><author>Loreene Casteyde</author><author>Emilie Obert</author><author>Emmanuelle Garcia</author><author>Karin Zürcher</author><author>Stéphanie Pin</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesIn response to growing interest in local action to promote public health, this study explores how municipalities perceive their role in health promotion (HP), how far HP is integrated into municipal policies, and what support is needed to strengthen local action.MethodsAn online survey was distributed to 300 municipalities in the Canton of Vaud (February - April 2025). Complete responses from 110 municipalities (39% response rate) were included in the analyses. An adaptation of the Maturity Model of Health in All Policies (MM-HiAP) guided the cluster analysis used to identify profiles of municipal engagement in HP.ResultsFour clusters were identified: Not engaged (39%), Relying on others (26%), Engaged but isolated (19%), and Engaged and somewhat structured (16%). Among the key factors influencing HP integration, municipal size and the presence of committed local leadership emerged greatly. Moreover, clusters revealed specific resources and needs, suggesting that support should be adapted to these specific needs.ConclusionThe study provides a framework for strengthening municipal engagement in HP along a maturity continuum, with implications for policy, practice, and future research across diverse local contexts.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[The impact of residential segregation on life satisfaction among rural-urban migrants in China: the mediating role of social capital]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-06T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Jingyao Hou</author><author>Zhongshan Yue</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesRapid urbanization in China has been accompanied by residential segregation, which may influence wellbeing of rural-urban migrants (RUMs). This study aims to investigate the impact of residential segregation on life satisfaction among RUMs, with particular attention to the mediating role of social capital.MethodsWe screened 1,255 participants who met the inclusion criteria from the 2016 China Labor-force Dynamics Survey to investigate the relationship between residential segregation and life satisfaction using ordinary least squares regression and instrumental variable estimation. The mediating role of social capital was evaluated by mediation analysis.ResultsResidential segregation has a significant negative impact on life satisfaction of RUMs. This effect is partially mediated by cognitive social capital, whereas no mediating effect is observed for structural social capital. Among the dimensions of cognitive social capital, neighborhood trust and reciprocity are more significant mediators than familiarity.ConclusionResidential segregation undermines life satisfaction among RUMs partly through weakening cognitive social capital. Policies aimed at reducing residential segregation and promoting trust as well as reciprocity within neighborhoods may help improve the life satisfaction of migrants.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Divergent trends in Alzheimer’s disease burden: a comparative analysis of the US and G20 nations]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-05T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Yuexiao Zou</author><author>Qingxian Wang</author><author>Qingxiang Zhang</author><author>Xiaorui Cheng</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveAlzheimer’s disease and other dementias (ADOD) impose growing systemic stress. This study compared epidemiological trends and risk factors between the US and G20 to guide resource allocation.MethodsUsing GBD 2023 data, we analyzed incidence, mortality, and DALY rates with Joinpoint regression (1990–2023) and ARIMA forecasting (to 2040).ResultsIn 2023, US age-standardized incidence rate was 130 (95% CI: 110.5–147.3), mortality rate 30 (7.4–73.2), and DALY rate 510 (224.8–1059.6), all declining from 1990. G20 rates remained lower but showed an upward inflection after 2020. Joinpoint analysis revealed overall downward trends, with a transient US resurgence (1998–2004); projections suggest continued deceleration. Smoking and high fasting plasma glucose burdens in the US were disproportionately elevated compared to G20.ConclusionThe US achieved morbidity compression yet faced rising absolute caseloads due to demographic momentum. G20’s post-2020 upturn signals an emerging burden. A shift from smoking to metabolic drivers necessitates primary prevention for G20 and targeted metabolic management for the US.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Plasma levels of zinc, selenium, and copper among incarcerated men in Switzerland]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-04T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Marie Bettex</author><author>Audrey Dettwiler</author><author>Bastien Trachsel</author><author>Constantin Bondolfi</author><author>Julia Spaltenstein</author><author>Mette M. Berger</author><author>Aurélien Thomas</author><author>Sébastien Lenglet</author><author>Serge Rezzi</author><author>Nadia Fucina</author><author>Didier Delessert</author><author>Patrick Bodenmann</author><author>Murielle Bochud</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesIncarcerated people carry many health problems. While prisons provide structured healthcare and meals, micronutrient status remains unclear. We assessed plasma zinc, selenium, and copper status in incarcerated men in Vaud (French-speaking canton in Switzerland) and explored prevention-relevant patterns.MethodsCross-sectional study (May-September 2023) of incarcerated men in three prisons. Participants (n = 206) completed a health-related questionnaire and provided venous blood. Plasma trace elements were measured by inductively coupled-plasma-mass spectrometry. Associations with individual characteristics were examined and differences between-prisons were assessed. Micronutrient concentrations were compared with community-men, adjusting for age and body mass index.ResultsPrevalence of men with micronutrient plasma level below the normal range did not differ between incarcerated and community men. Adjusted means showed modestly lower selenium and higher zinc and copper in men experiencing incarceration. Within prisons, lower selenium was associated with older age, lower pre-incarceration income, and smoking. Zinc was lower with age and in one facility.ConclusionOverall micronutrient status was reassuring, yet the heterogeneity, possibly reflecting individual vulnerabilities and institutional conditions, supports continued, facility-aware monitoring to identify at-risk groups and protect health.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Effective adaptations in Individual Placement and Support delivery: lessons from the drug and alcohol treatment context]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-08-03T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Madeline Nightingale</author><author>Joanna Hofman</author><author>Kankan Zhang</author><author>Natalie Picken</author><author>Joanne Neale</author><author>Andrew Perkins</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesGuided by the Model for Adaptation Design and Impact (MADI), this paper explores how the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model has been adapted for delivery in drug and alcohol treatment services in England.MethodsInterviews, focus groups and surveys with IPS practitioners, commissioners of drug and alcohol services, treatment service managers and experts.ResultsEfforts to publicize the IPS service and sharing client ‘success stories’ with treatment staff are perceived to facilitate effective integration as a key implementation outcome. These adaptations also strengthen referrals to the IPS service, alongside changes to the referral process and schemes to incentivize referrals. Employer engagement is supported by careful framing of IPS and sharing client experiences and outcomes. Flexible and supportive communication with clients, adjusting the pace and taking breaks where needed, is perceived as crucial to achieving employment outcomes. Adaptations are shaped by the local and national context, including the scale of IPS delivery across England, which enables peer-to-peer networking and information sharing.ConclusionEffective adaptations in IPS are those that strengthen integration, tackle stigma, tailor support, and enable learning networks.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Legitimacy, embedding, and learning framework: lessons from individual placement and support for analyzing sustainment and scale-up of complex psychosocial interventions]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-28T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Jaakko Harkko</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesTo develop a framework of policy-level domains for analyzing the sustainment and scale-up of Individual Placement and Support and, tentatively, other complex evidence-based psychosocial interventions.MethodsIntegrative review of 41 empirical studies on contextual determinants of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) sustainment and scale-up was conducted. The results were synthesized inductively and interpreted abductively using implementation science, policy implementation research, and welfare policy literature.ResultsThe LEL framework organizes recurring external-context patterns into three policy-level domains: Policy Legitimacy addresses policy legitimization and decision chains linking high-level policy decisions to implementation; Policy Embedding addresses multi-level and cross-sector implementation structure; and Policy Learning addresses implementation evidence infrastructure through which implementation experience informs practice, policy, and model refinement.ConclusionThe Legitimacy–Embedding–Learning (LEL) framework proposes policy-level domains for analyzing IPS sustainment and scale-up. It functions as an integrative analytical framework that supports cumulative evidence-building and comparative research within IPS, with testable relevance for other evidence-based complex psychosocial interventions.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Epidemiological trends of type 2 diabetes in Middle East and North Africa, 1990–2023: global burden of disease data analysis]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-28T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Awad Alshahrani</author><author>Raed Aldahash</author><author>Badr F. Al-Khateeb</author><author>Noof Alwatban</author><author>Maryam Alhabas</author><author>Seema Nasser</author><author>Lubna Alnaim</author><author>Ashraf El-Metwally</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveThis study systematically evaluating temporal trends of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) prevalence, mortality, and DALY estimates from countries in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.MethodsThe involved a secondary analysis of Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 data regarding age-standardized prevalence, mortality, and DALY rates are calculated for men and women by country and sub-region using 1990 and 2023.ResultsOverall, prevalence of T2DM increased from 5.6% in 1990 to 11.5% in 2023. Diabetes-related deaths, peaked between 2010 and 2015, declined to approximately 30 per 100,000 by 2023, disability burdens (DALY rates) rose, among men. Regional variations include rapid increases in Turkey, high rates in Levant, upward trends in North Africa (notably Egypt and Tunisia), and highest DALYs in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain (2,600 to 3,400 per 100,000). Iran and Yemen reported low but increasing disability burdens.ConclusionT2DM has been consistently increasing over last 30 years in MENA region and has presented itself as a more debilitating and lethal chronic disease over this period. There is a wide range of variation between countries within the MENA region.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Eyecare health promotion in schools around the Free State Province, South Africa: school-based interventional study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-27T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Xolani Nyathela</author><author>Urvashni Nirghin</author><author>Naimah Ebrahim Khan</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesSchool-based health promotion is critical for enhancing health literacy and academic performance. In South Africa, preventable visual impairment among school children may be exacerbated by the absence of structured eyecare promotion interventions. The objective of the study was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of eyecare health promotion in the Thabo Mofutsanyane district, Free State province.MethodsA school-based cross-sectional interventional study was conducted. Following a simple randomised assignment, 10 schools received the intervention while the remaining 10 received no intervention. An adopted and piloted questionnaire was administered at baseline and readministered 6 months after the intervention. The McNemar’s chi-square test was used for statistical analysis.ResultsThe baseline study included 199 participants, and following attrition, stood at 136 learners, parents, and teachers. The learner experimental arm demonstrated a statistically significant change in eyecare knowledge (p < 0.05). While no statistically significant changes were noted among teachers, parents and learners had statistically significant variables.ConclusionDespite limitations, this study demonstrated that targeted eye health promotion can improve eyecare knowledge.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mapping stakeholders’ positioning in the access and delivery partnership value chain: the case of the RTS,S malaria vaccine introduction in Ghana]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-24T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Xavier Bosch-Capblanch</author><author>Kaspar Wyss</author><author>Brian Asare</author><author>Christian Auer</author><author>Evelyn Ansah</author><author>Olumide Ogundahunsi</author><author>Tuoyo Okorosobo</author><author>Margaret Gyapong</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesAs population needs continuously evolve new technologies have to find ways to address healthcare challenges. Inputs of key stakeholders are critical when adopting new technologies. Our objective was to map stakeholders along the Access and Delivery Partnership value chain framework (ADP) in relation to the RTS,S malaria vaccine introduction in Ghana.MethodsStakeholders engaged with the SAVING consortium were identified and an online questionnaire distributed to map stakeholders positioning in relation to the ADP framework. A workshop was also held to validate findings and to examine the decision processes in adopting new interventions.Results31 stakeholders responded the questionnaire reporting their involvement in the ADP framework, most of them identified with stages close to “service delivery”, as opposed to the preceding research and regulatory stages. A few stakeholders were seen as having the highest interest and influence on vaccine introduction.ConclusionThere is an imbalance between Ghana’s high demand for vaccines and its Research and Development (R&D) capacity, similar to other African countries. Enhancing upstream R&D capacity and fostering more inclusive stakeholder contributions could strengthen the pathway to new technologies adoption.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[From randomised trial to national implementation: employment outcomes from individual placement and support in english alcohol and drug treatment services]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-24T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Claire Shaw</author><author>Nishanthini Oppilamany</author><author>Paul Anders</author><author>Jez Stannard</author><author>Emma Knight</author><author>Amy Baxter</author><author>John Marsden</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesTo compare employment outcomes reported by a completed randomised controlled trial (IPS-AD: Individual Placement and Support - Alcohol and Drug Dependence) with those observed during the English national expansion of IPS services, and to identify factors associated with improved outcomes.MethodsThis was a secondary comparative analysis of five employment outcomes – employment rate, time to employment attainment, job tenure (longest single appointment duration), total time employed and job sustainment defined as ≥13 consecutive weeks employment, in two cohorts: the IPS-AD study intervention arm (n = 843) and IPS expansion participants (n = 3,182).ResultsCompared with the IPS-AD cohort, the expansion cohort showed a higher employment rate (52% versus 30%; p-value <0.001); faster employment attainment (143 versus 180 days; p-value <0.001); longer job tenure (254 versus 110 days; p-value <0.001); greater total time employed (300 versus 133 days; p-value <0.001); and higher job sustainment (76% versus 42%; p-value <0.001).ConclusionExpansion outcomes were consistently more favourable than those observed in the IPS-AD study. Factors that may have contributed to improved outcomes included implementation and delivery enhancements, broadened eligibility criteria, and favourable environmental and economic conditions.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[GlucoNeo Check in the community: feasibility of photoplethysmography-based non-invasive glucose screening]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Mahendro Prasetyo Kusumo</author><author>Slamet Riyadi</author><author>Karisma Trinanda Putra</author><author>Deasy Ardiany</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectiveThis study aims to determine accuracy of GlucoNeo Check, PPG-Based Non-Invasive Glucose Screening Device in interpreting patients’ blood glucose levels and to understand participants’ perspectives on their experiences.MethodThis study uses a mixed-methods with a cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy design to obtain a comprehensive overview through Clarke Error Grid Analysis using 660 participants with 3300 data sets, while incorporating qualitative components to assess feasibility and acceptance, using interviews and FGDs from 31 respondents, and analyzed thematically to understand user experience perspectives when using the device.ResultsGlucoNeo Check performance had a Mean Absolute Percentage Error of 3.6% ± 0.621 and classification accuracy of 89.2% ± 0.0515. Most data fell within Zone A, with a small amount in Zone B and no data in Zones C and D. Thematic analysis identified 4 themes: 1) device quality and practicality, 2) comfort of use, 3) facilitating technology, and 4) inclusive interface design.ConclusionGlucoNeo Check is accurate, innovative, and well-received tool for supporting community-based diabetes prevention but requires further validation to be adopted as a standard clinical monitoring tool.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Perception of infection risk and attitudes toward infection prevention and control measures among health sciences students in Morocco: a cross-sectional study]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Hajar El Alouani</author><author>Ousmane Traoré</author><author>Babacar Touré</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesTo assess infection risk perception, attitudes toward Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, and knowledge related to Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) among health sciences students.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among students enrolled in medical, dental, pharmacy, paramedical, and other health-related programs. Data were collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire. Statistical analyses included chi-square, Mann–Whitney U, and Kruskal–Wallis tests, as appropriate. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha.ResultsA total of 270 students were included in the study. Most participants had heard about HAIs (80.7%) and correctly identified their definition (94.4%). Surgical site infections were the most frequently identified HAIs (75.6%). The mean knowledge score was 4.32 ± 1.30, while attitudes toward IPC measures showed a high overall score (4.31 ± 0.55). The overall risk perception score was (3.01 ± 0.68), with university hospitals perceived as the highest-risk setting. Knowledge scores differed significantly according to field of study and prior IPC training (p < 0.05).ConclusionFavorable attitudes were observed, but variations in knowledge and risk perception highlight the need to strengthen IPC training.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Epidemics, Ebola and the dignity of goodbye: how public health could respect culture]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-22T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Janet Michel</author><author>Ntuli A. Kapologwe</author><author>Marcel Tanner</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Population aging and divergent burden trajectories of fall-related spinal cord injury: a cross national analysis]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-14T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Kong-Jun Yuan</author><author>Dan Zhu</author><author>Zeng-Jin Huang</author><author>Jia-Ming Zhong</author><author>Si-Xiong Shi</author><author>Lin Lin</author><author>Ji-Xiang Zhou</author><author>Gen-Long Jiao</author><author>Shuai Zheng</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesTo examine how population aging influences the burden of fall-related spinal cord injury (SCI) across countries at different demographic stages.MethodsUsing GBD 2023 data, we analyzed age-standardized incidence, prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLD) rates of fall-related SCI in India, China, the United States, and Japan. Trends and drivers were assessed using EAPC, joinpoint regression, age-period-cohort models, and demographic decomposition.ResultsChina showed a significant increase in incidence (AAPC = 1.62%, 95% CI: 0.89–2.36) with a rise-peak-decline-rebound pattern. The United States maintained stable incidence but achieved a marked reduction in YLD burden (AAPC = −2.58%, 95% CI: −3.13 to −2.03). India and Japan exhibited lower burdens and sustained improvements; India’s YLD rate declined by 1.58% annually (95% CI: −1.93 to −1.22). APC analysis identified an age-progressive risk pattern in China but age-regressive patterns in the United States and India. Population aging was the main driver of increased prevalence in China (39.53%).ConclusionFall-related SCI burden varies across demographic stages. Population aging is a key determinant in aging societies, highlighting the need for stage-specific prevention and care strategies.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Why public health needs evidence-informed guidelines for social media use]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-09T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Commentary</category>
        <author>Jean-Philippe Chaput</author><author>Gary S. Goldfield</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Multimodal risk profiles reveal shared and disease-specific risks of major non-communicable diseases: a prospective cohort study of 42,666 individuals ]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-09T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Qiaoyi Xu</author><author>Zhenqiu Liu</author><author>Renjia Zhao</author><author>Zixuan Cui</author><author>Xufei Xing</author><author>Xingdong Chen</author><author>Chen Suo</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesEvaluate whether circulating blood biomarker profiles identify shared and disease-specific risks of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).MethodsWe considered 42,666 participants from Taizhou, China. After exclusions, discovery (n = 14,478; recruited 2011.9–2014.1) and temporal validation (n = 25,018; recruited 2018.7–2021.11) cohorts were defined. We integrated 54 blood biomarkers and 26 questionnaire/physical indicators. Predictors were selected after Cox pre-screening based on concordant inclusion across stepwise regression, regularized regression, and Boruta random forest.ResultsThe final score included 15 biomarkers plus age, smoking, hypertension, and vegetable intake. In the temporal validation cohort, high-risk individuals (25.0% of participants) accounted for 53.9% of incident major NCD cases, with a 6.29-fold (4.83–8.19) higher risk than the low-risk group. Similar gradients were observed for all-cause mortality. Compared with disease-specific scores, the combined score effectively stratified both composite and individual outcomes and revealed shared risks: 56.1% of disease-specific high-risk individuals were also high risk for other NCDs.ConclusionA score integrating blood biomarkers with epidemiological and physical measures achieved clear risk stratification in the temporal validation cohort and may support priority population identification for major NCDs.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Inclusion through technology: findings from a public engagement approach]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-07-08T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Barbara Catherine Wortmann</author><author>Iris de Boer</author><author>Vanessa Grand</author><author>Heiner Baur</author><author>Anja Maria Raab</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesMany people with disabilities in Switzerland face exclusion, especially in mobility, work, and leisure. Assistive technologies can support participation and wellbeing, particularly when developed with user involvement. This study explored societal perspectives on inclusion through technology using a public engagement approach.MethodsThe study took place at the Swiss Abilities Fair 2024 in Lucerne. At an interactive booth, visitors tested assistive technologies like a robotic arm and a recumbent trike. They shared their views in semi-structured interviews conducted by physiotherapists and a wheelchair-using researcher. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The sample included people with and without disabilities.ResultsForty-one people participated. Non-disabled participants emphasized equality and acceptance, while those with mobility impairments focused on barriers and support. Assistive technologies were seen as key to independence, though gaps in innovation, access, and affordability remain.ConclusionInclusion is a shared societal responsibility that requires awareness, participation, and adaptable solutions. While assistive technologies support independence and participation, interviewees emphasized that true inclusion also depends on affordability, access, user involvement, and broader structural change.]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mapping the availability of climate and health education in European schools of public health: a baseline assessment for indicator development]]></title>
        <pubdate>2026-06-26T00:00:00Z</pubdate>
        <category>Original Article</category>
        <author>Eric Phillip Twomey</author><author>Fadilah Fitri Arsy</author><author>Robert Otok</author><author>Laurent Chambaud</author>
        <description><![CDATA[ObjectivesClimate and health education is increasingly recognised as essential for preparing a climate-competent public health workforce, yet reliable European baseline data remain limited. This cross-sectional study assessed the availability of climate and health education in degree-granting Schools of Public Health across the World Health Organization European Region.MethodsA survey of Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region member institutions was combined with a large-language-model-assisted web scan and manual verification of institutional websites, curricula, syllabi, and programme descriptions.ResultsOverall, 268 Schools of Public Health were identified across 53 countries, including 131 ASPHER members and 137 non-members. Of these, 111 institutions (41.4%) offered at least one verified climate and health education programme or course in 2024/2025. Availability was similar among ASPHER members (41%) and non-members (43%). Most identified programmes were offered at master’s level, while vocational, bachelor, doctoral, and continuing professional development opportunities were less frequent.ConclusionClimate and health education is present across much of Europe but remains uneven and concentrated at postgraduate level. The findings provide a verifiable baseline for future monitoring and policy action.]]></description>
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