The mission of the Pan American Journal of Public Health is to serve as an important vehicle for disseminating scientific public health information relevant to the Region of the Americas. The journal aims to strengthen national and local health systems and to bridge the gap between health care and policy-makers, ultimately improving the health of the peoples of the Americas.
The mission of the Pan American Journal of Public Health is to serve as an important vehicle for disseminating scientific public health information relevant to the Region of the Americas. The journal aims to strengthen national and local health systems and to bridge the gap between health care and policy-makers, ultimately improving the health of the peoples of the Americas.
To develop a living systematic review to deliver continuous, real-time evidence synthesis in the context of a rapidly evolving landscape of studies on potential therapeutic interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To describe the implementation of a strategy to promote reasons for living and to assess its impact on acute mental health symptoms, psychosocial disability, and perceptions of health services.
To describe and evaluate the methodology of the ECoTES index, after its implementation in a pilot study in six Ibero-American countries. The ECoTES index (Spanish acronym for surveys of working conditions, employment and health) is designed to measure the performance of national occupational safety and health (OSH) systems.
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed flaws in global public health emergency preparedness and response plans, highlighting the urgency of ensuring equitable access to health technologies and products, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In this context, the World Health Organization is negotiating a Pandemic Accord to strengthen global governance, reduce disparities between high-income countries (HICs) and LMICs, and improve prevention and response to future pandemics.
The present study used data from the 2023 ICT Households Survey conducted by the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br|NIC.br) to analyze internet access among women in Brazil, as well as their engagement in online health-related activities (searching for health information, accessing government digital services, and using public health services). These indicators were compared based on education level, age, area of residence (urban or rural), and social class.
The objective of this article is to analyze the contemporary challenges facing digital health, focusing on literacy, media education, and the prevention of disinformation. The study shows that strengthening digital literacy is crucial to empowering health professionals and citizens, enabling them to critically navigate the digital environment and identify reliable information. The results indicate the need for multisectoral collaboration and public policies that prioritize digital inclusion and media education, promoting a safe information environment.
To describe the screen usage profile among female adolescents in Brazil and analyze the practices and perceptions related to the use of these technologies.
To identify clinical characteristics and risk factors associated with mortality, with a focus on oppor- tunistic infections (OIs), in patients with advanced HIV in Brazil.
