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Advancing Sustainable Healthcare through Enhanced Therapeutic Communication with Elderly Patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

by Hosam Alhakami, Tahani Alsubait, Wajdi Alhakami, Hatim Alhakami, Rushdi Alhakami, Mohammed Alhakami, Raees Ahmad Khan and Md Tarique Jamal Ansari

Sustainability 2023, 15(22), 15778; https://doi.org/10.3390/su152215778 - 9 Nov 2023

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Effective communication in nursing, particularly with older patients, is critical to providing high-quality care. The purpose of this research is to fill key gaps in the existing literature by emphasizing the importance of therapeutic communication in the setting of mental nursing care for [...] Read more.

Effective communication in nursing, particularly with older patients, is critical to providing high-quality care. The purpose of this research is to fill key gaps in the existing literature by emphasizing the importance of therapeutic communication in the setting of mental nursing care for elderly patients in Saudi Arabia. Building on the study’s foundation, which recognizes the various issues faced by cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity, this research adopted a rigorous research methodology incorporating a broad group of senior healthcare professionals as experts. We analyze various therapeutic communication approaches used by mental health nurses using extensive surveys and observations. This empirical study’s findings are likely to make a significant addition to the field by throwing light on the most efficient methods for improving nurse–elderly-patient communication. The study identifies Simulation-Based Training as the most viable technique, with potentially far-reaching implications for improving care for older patients in Saudi Arabia. This study paves the way for significant advances in healthcare practices, with a focus on mental health nursing, ultimately helping both nurses and elderly patients by developing trust, understanding, and increased communication. Full article

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Health Expenditures, Human Capital, and Sustainable Development: Panel Evidence from the New EU Member Countries

by Canan Şentürk, Gamze Sart, Mahmut Ünsal Şaşmaz and Yilmaz Bayar

Sustainability 2023, 15(19), 14514; https://doi.org/10.3390/su151914514 - 6 Oct 2023

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Both health and human capital are simultaneously resources and indicators of sustainable development. Therefore, this research article studies the causal interaction among total health expenditures, out-of-pocket expenditures, human capital, and sustainable development in eleven EU member countries during 2000–2020 through the panel causality [...] Read more.

Both health and human capital are simultaneously resources and indicators of sustainable development. Therefore, this research article studies the causal interaction among total health expenditures, out-of-pocket expenditures, human capital, and sustainable development in eleven EU member countries during 2000–2020 through the panel causality test. The result of the causality test indicates that indicators of health expenditures, human capital, and sustainable development are closely interrelated, but the causal interaction among indicators of health expenditures, human capital, and sustainable development differs among the new EU members. On the one hand, health expenditures and human capital are significant factors underlying sustainable development. On the other hand, sustainable development is a significant determinant of health expenditures and human capital. Considering the significant role of human capital for sustainable development, education and training programs should especially be revised in a way to improve the sustainability and healthy life awareness and qualifications of the individuals. Furthermore, the digital transformation of health systems from both supply and demand sides should be supported by public health policies. Full article

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Willingness of Saudi Adults to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose

by Najim Z. Alshahrani, Iman Ridda, Harunor Rashid, Faris Alzahrani, Lujain Mohammed Bin Othman and Hassan Ali Alzaydani

Sustainability 2023, 15(2), 920; https://doi.org/10.3390/su15020920 - 4 Jan 2023

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Background: COVID-19 vaccine booster dose hesitancy amongst the Saudi Arabia population is a concern. The objectives of the study were to explore the Saudi public’s willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose and identify the factors affecting their willingness. Methods: From December [...] Read more.

Background: COVID-19 vaccine booster dose hesitancy amongst the Saudi Arabia population is a concern. The objectives of the study were to explore the Saudi public’s willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose and identify the factors affecting their willingness. Methods: From December 2021 to March 2022, an online cross-sectional survey using an anonymous, structured, and self-administered questionnaire was conducted among members of the Saudi public aged ≥18 years who did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Results: Of the 2101 respondents, 86.8% expressed a willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age (18 to 25 years) (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.54; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] = 1.14–5.74), being single (aOR = 2.85; 95% Cl = 1.42–5.72), and prior receipt of an influenza vaccine (aOR = 2.45; 95% Cl = 1.80–3.34) were significantly associated with participants’ willingness to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose. Having a bachelor’s degree or above (aOR = 0.95; 95% CI = 0.81–0.99) and not following COVID-19 news (aOR = 0.70; 95% CI = 0.52–0.89) were associated with a significant likelihood of having no intention to receive the COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Conclusions: Most Saudi people were willing to have the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose, with age and prior influenza vaccination as the predictors; paradoxically, a university-level qualification was a barrier. Full article

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For Better or for Worse? An Integrative Perspective of Message Framing Moderators’ Effects on Vaccination Sustainable Health Behavior Change

by Maria Corina Barbaros

Sustainability 2022, 14(23), 15793; https://doi.org/10.3390/su142315793 - 28 Nov 2022

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Understanding how framing affects amessage can help health communication experts develop more creative and effective campaigns. Thisstudy is constructed starting from prospect theory (Kahneman andTversky), the stages of change model (Prochaska and Diclemente), and the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen) and is aimed [...] Read more.

Understanding how framing affects amessage can help health communication experts develop more creative and effective campaigns. Thisstudy is constructed starting from prospect theory (Kahneman andTversky), the stages of change model (Prochaska and Diclemente), and the theory of planned behavior (Ajzen) and is aimed at generating new hypotheses about message framing. The research questions are: What is the most effective message framing for changing health behaviors? What are the factors on which the effectiveness of gain-framed and loss-framed narratives depend? To answer these questions, we used a qualitative methodology based on focus groups (N = 8/67), in which we analyzed the way people interpret message framing and their subsequent intentions regarding the behavior of accepting or refusing anti-COVID-19 vaccination. The results support the idea that the choice between gain-framed or loss-framed narratives will be made according to moderators as peoples’ stages of change (contemplation or preparatory stage), perceived risk and vulnerability, and perceived control. The research hypotheses generated by this study indicate new routes for future persuasive health communication campaigns. Full article

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The Impact of Refugees on Income Inequality in Developing Countries by Using Quantile Regression, ANN, Fixed and Random Effect

by Ayfer Ozyilmaz, Yuksel Bayraktar, Esme Isik, Metin Toprak, Mehmet Firat Olgun, Serdar Aydin and Tuncay Guloglu

Sustainability 2022, 14(15), 9223; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14159223 - 27 Jul 2022

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Refugees affect the hosting countries both politically and economically, but the size of impact differs among these societies. While this effect emerges mostly in the form of cultural cohesion, security, and racist discourses in developed societies, it mostly stands out with its economic [...] Read more.

Refugees affect the hosting countries both politically and economically, but the size of impact differs among these societies. While this effect emerges mostly in the form of cultural cohesion, security, and racist discourses in developed societies, it mostly stands out with its economic dimension such as unemployment, growth, and inflation in developing countries. Although different reflections exist in different societies, the reaction is expected to be higher if it affects social welfare negatively. Accordingly, one of the parameters that should be addressed is the effect of refugees on income distribution since the socio-economic impact is multifaceted. In this study, the effect of refugees on income inequality is analyzed by using quantile regression with fixed effects and Driscoll–Kraay Fixed Effect (FE)/Random Effect (RE) methods for the period of 1991 to 2020 in the 25 largest refugee-hosting developing countries. According to the findings of the study, the functional form of the relationship between refugees and income inequality in the countries is N-shaped. Accordingly, refugees first increase income inequality, decrease it after reaching a certain level, and then start increasing it, albeit at a low level. Full article

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Analyzing of Alzheimer’s Disease Based on Biomedical and Socio-Economic Approach Using Molecular Communication, Artificial Neural Network, and Random Forest Models

by Yuksel Bayraktar, Esme Isik, Ibrahim Isik, Ayfer Ozyilmaz, Metin Toprak, Fatma Kahraman Guloglu and Serdar Aydin

Sustainability 2022, 14(13), 7901; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137901 - 28 Jun 2022

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Alzheimer’s disease will affect more people with increases in the elderly population, as the elderly population of countries everywhere generally rises significantly. However, other factors such as regional climates, environmental conditions and even eating and drinking habits may trigger Alzheimer’s disease or affect [...] Read more.

Alzheimer’s disease will affect more people with increases in the elderly population, as the elderly population of countries everywhere generally rises significantly. However, other factors such as regional climates, environmental conditions and even eating and drinking habits may trigger Alzheimer’s disease or affect the life quality of individuals already suffering from this disease. Today, the subject of biomedical engineering is being studied intensively by many researchers considering that it has the potential to produce solutions to various diseases such as Alzheimer’s caused by problems in molecule or cell communication. In this study, firstly, a molecular communication model with the potential to be used in the treatment and/or diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease was proposed, and its results were analyzed with an artificial neural network model. Secondly, the ratio of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease to the total population, along with data of educational status, income inequality, poverty threshold, and the number of the poor in Turkey were subjected to detailed distribution analysis by using the random forest model statistically. As a result of the study, it was determined that a higher income level was causally associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Full article

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Mediating Role of Satisfaction with Life in the Effect of Self-Esteem and Education on Social Media Addiction in Turkey

by Orhan Koçak, Emine İlme and Mustafa Z. Younis

Sustainability 2021, 13(16), 9097; https://doi.org/10.3390/su13169097 - 13 Aug 2021

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The increasing use of social media due to various individual and social reasons may trigger some psycho-social issues. What can be effective in reducing social media addiction, which causes social and economic problems, is an important issue today. This study aimed to investigate [...] Read more.

The increasing use of social media due to various individual and social reasons may trigger some psycho-social issues. What can be effective in reducing social media addiction, which causes social and economic problems, is an important issue today. This study aimed to investigate the mediation effect of satisfaction with life in the impact of self-esteem and education level on social media addiction in individuals. The study was designed as cross-sectional, and the sample consists of 952 volunteers over the age of 15 using social media in Turkey. A personal information form, the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used as data collection tools in the study. The data were analyzed with SPSS 23.0 Program and PROCESS macro plug-in. Demographic questions such as age, gender, and marriage were used as control variables. As a result of the research, it was determined that satisfaction with life had a mediation role in the effect of self-esteem and education level on social media addiction. Self-esteem and education level improved satisfaction with life, and increased satisfaction with life resulted in less social media addiction. These results demonstrate the importance of implementing specific practices based on self-esteem and education, especially for vulnerable groups, to minimize the problems that may arise with the excessive use of digital apps and social media. Full article

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Mental Health Challenges of Young Labor Migrants from the Healthcare Professionals Perspective: Lessons Learned from a Multi-Country Meeting

by Daisy Michelle Princeton, Ida Marie Bregård, Marianne Annion, Gine Shooghi, Gitte Rom, Brynja Örlygsdóttir, Hildur Sigurðardóttir, Riita Kuismin, Joonas Korhonen and Sezer Kisa

Sustainability 2021, 13(18), 10482; https://doi.org/10.3390/su131810482 - 21 Sep 2021

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The mental health of young labor immigrants (YLI’s) is a public health issue that has become notably more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well established in the literature that most YLI’s are young and healthy when they arrive in the host [...] Read more.

The mental health of young labor immigrants (YLI’s) is a public health issue that has become notably more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well established in the literature that most YLI’s are young and healthy when they arrive in the host country. However, due to the poor living and working conditions, as well as linguistic and socioeconomic barriers to health care in the host country, their physical and mental health often deteriorates. Between 1 March 2021 and 5 March 2021, a virtual meeting was organized by Oslo Metropolitan University in collaboration with the Nordic Council of Ministers mobility and network program for education in the Nordic and Baltic countries (Nordplus). It consisted of a multidisciplinary team of 26 participants from Nordic and Baltic countries. Topics included working and living conditions of YLI’s, prejudices towards immigrants, and mental health-related interventions for YLI’s in the participating countries. This paper draws attention to some of the mental health challenges and needs of YLI’s and to the suggestions gathered from the Nordplus meeting to combat these challenges from a healthcare professional’s perspective. Full article

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