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Results of the Cologne Corona surveillance (CoCoS) study – a prospective population-based cohort study: incidence data and potential underestimation of new SARS-CoV-2 adult infections by health authorities
BackgroundCurrent incidence estimates of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany rely to a large extent on case notifications. However, the large number of mild or...
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Local Housing Choice Voucher Distribution Policies Impact Healthcare Utilization: a Randomized Natural Experiment
While associations between obtaining affordable housing and improved health care are well documented, insufficient funding often forces housing...
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Influence of SARS-CoV-2 surveillance outputs produced by the UK health security agency (UKHSA) outbreak surveillance team on decision-making by local stakeholders
BackgroundThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) COVID-19 Outbreak Surveillance Team (OST) was established in June 2020 to provide Local Authorities...
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Drivers of consumer food choices of multinational corporations’ products over local foods in Ghana: a maximum difference scaling study
IntroductionThe fundamental transformation of food systems and retail environments in low-income countries is influencing consumers' food choices and...
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WHO competency framework for health authorities and institutions to manage infodemics: its development and features
BackgroundIn April 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Information Network for Epidemics produced an agenda for managing the COVID-19...
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Local Economic Conditions Affect Aedes albopictus Management
Invasive mosquitoes are an emerging public health issue, as many species are competent vectors for pathogens. We assessed how multiple environmental...
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Views of Hong Kong Chinese medicine practitioners on the application of the “Chinese Medicine Anti-epidemic Plans” prepared by the Chinese medicine expert group of central authorities: a focus group study
BackgroundDrawing on the extensive utilization of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to combat COVID-19 in Mainland China, experts designed a series...
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Awareness, knowledge and trust in the Greek authorities towards COVID-19 pandemic: results from the Epirus Health Study cohort
BackgroundTo assess the level of knowledge and trust in the policy decisions taken regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic among Epirus...
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Conducting school-based health surveys with secondary schools in England: advice and recommendations from school staff, local authority professionals, and wider key stakeholders, a qualitative study
BackgroundImproving the health and well-being of young people is a public health priority. Schools present an ideal setting to implement strategies...
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A community-based approach to identifying and prioritising young people’s mental health needs in their local communities
BackgroundIdentifying locally relevant and agreed-upon priorities for improving young people’s mental health, aligned with social and environmental...
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Local problem solving in the Portuguese health examination survey: a mixed method study
BackgroundParticipation rates in health surveys, recognized as an important quality dimension, have been declining over the years, which may affect...
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Public health preparedness and response synergies between institutional authorities and the community: a qualitative case study of emerging tick-borne diseases in Spain and the Netherlands
BackgroundCommunities affected by infectious disease outbreaks are increasingly recognised as partners with a significant role to play during public...
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Priorities for research to support local authority action on health and climate change: a study in England
BackgroundEvidence is needed to support local action to reduce the adverse health impacts of climate change and maximise the health co-benefits of...
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Drug dealing and drug use prevention – a qualitative interview study of authorities’ perspectives on two open drug scenes in Stockholm
BackgroundThe use of illicit substances causes various health and social problems globally. Moreover, open drug use and dealing in urban areas, i.e.,...
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Addressing Perinatal Opioid Use at a Local Health Department in Florida
PurposePerinatal substance use disorders (SUDs) remain an urgent public health concern in the United States and are associated with increased...
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Local implementation of public health policies revealed by the COVID-19 crisis: the French case
BackgroundImproving health system performance depends on the quality of health policy implementation at the local level. However, in general, the...
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Rapid systematic review to identify key barriers to access, linkage, and use of local authority administrative data for population health research, practice, and policy in the United Kingdom
BackgroundImproving data access, sharing, and linkage across local authorities and other agencies can contribute to improvements in population...
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Reweighting national survey data for small area behaviour estimates: modelling alcohol consumption in Local Authorities in England
BackgroundThere are likely to be differences in alcohol consumption levels and patterns across local areas within a country, yet survey data is often...
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A systems approach to the exploration of research activity and relationships within a local authority
BackgroundOrganizations with responsibilities for public health are increasingly required to use evidence-based practice to inform programme...
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Changing the culture: a qualitative study exploring research capacity in local government
BackgroundLocal government has become a key constituent for addressing health inequalities and influencing the health of individuals and communities...