WebLog Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology

The global obesity epidemic, coupled with the alarming rise of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, poses a formidable challenge to public health. Interaction between the gut and the brain is essential for energy homeostasis. In obesity, this homeostasis is disrupt. While traditional views have focused on diet and exercise, a more nuanced understanding is emerging—one that connects our mental state, nervous system, hormonal balance, and immune function to the all-rounder par excellence…

Objective: To describe two-rickettsiosis laboratory-positive cases, and their eco-epidemiology, in non-autochthonous area of Brazil, 2022.

Methods: Case report study with environmental investigation, from May 1st to November 14th, 2022. Data collection occurred through interviews and health records; ectoparasites and dogs’ blood samples were collected, and spatial monitoring of a Rickettsia serologic reagent dog was performed. Software used: Epi…

Objective: To examine and explore how soul faculties can be integrated with the psycho‑neuro‑endocrine‑immune (PNEI) axis in gut‑focused interventions to address metabolic dysregulation and obesity, synthesizing evidence from psychosomatic medicine, neurogastroenterology, psychoneuroimmunology, and integrative health and to achieve the long awaited integrated unified concept between medicine, psychology, philosophy and theology.

Design: Narrative…

Background and Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed work practices globally, with a substantial increase in remote working among Information Technology (IT) professionals. Prolonged computer use, static postures, and non-ergonomic home setups have led to a rising incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution of WRMSDs among IT professionals working from home and to identify the most…

This study focuses on the key issues related to the entrepreneurial psychology of Chinese private entrepreneurs, aiming to reveal its internal mechanisms and propose effective solutions. By employing a literature analysis method, we systematically review the entrepreneurial motivations of Chinese private entrepreneurs, the developmental history of entrepreneurial psychology, and provide examples of poor risk management in entrepreneurship. We also discuss the importance of social…

Introduction: Scabies, a contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a pressing public health issue, particularly in overcrowded and unsanitary environments like the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The dense living conditions, limited access to clean water, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure foster the rapid transmission of scabies, resulting in severe itching, rashes, and secondary infections. Beyond its physical symptoms,…

This study examines the intersection of behavioral economics' nudge theory with postal authorities' efforts to influence road safety behavior through postage stamps. Through analysis of 571 traffic safety-related stamps issued by 119 countries between 1932-2023, we investigate how postal authorities have engaged in behavioral change efforts and evaluate their potential effectiveness. Our findings reveal distinct patterns in stamp issuance, with peak periods coinciding with global road safety…

This study investigates the mechanism by which college students' Future Time Perspective influences their Learning Engagement. We conducted a survey with 550 Chinese undergraduates using three reliable and valid scales measuring Future Time Perspective, Learning Engagement, and Self-Efficacy. The results revealed that: (1) Future Time Perspective significantly and positively predicts Learning Engagement; (2) Self-Efficacy positively predicts Learning Engagement; and (3) Future Time…

Background: The emergence of mucormycosis cases amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the fear associated with mucormycosis may turn out to be a terrifying public health issue. The current study aims to assess knowledge and awareness about orbital mucormycosis in post COVID-19 recovered patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 242 COVID-19 recovered population from August 2021 to February 2022. A semi-structured online questionnaire…