The full IPHC 2026 scientific program across 3 days — keynotes, oral presentations, and posters. Talks are ordered by program prominence within each day.
Day 1
- Keynote · In-Person
Psychoeducation programs to address post-traumatic stress injuries and mental health in public safety and frontline health care workers
Gregory S Anderson · Thompson Rivers University, Canada
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) and Frontline Healthcare Professionals (FHP) are at increased risk of exposure to Potentially Psychologically Traumatic Events (PPTE) and developing Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI…
- Keynote · Virtual
Autism & medical care
Kerryn Burgoyne · KTalk, Australia
Her abstract will be about autistic individuals in hospital & how they respond to medical care. The topics that she will be discussing in her presentation are: Dealing with medical staff Blood Tests & XRays/CT scans…
- Keynote · Virtual
Scientific evaluate quantification of social and behavioral by scalp acupuncture on children with autism spectrum disorder
Zhenhuan Liu · University of Chinese Medicine, China
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), a severe and pervasive heterogeneous neurodevelopment disorder, is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, repetitive behavioral patterns, and restricted…
- Keynote · Virtual
Change your genes – Change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier · University of California, United States
Biology is no longer destiny. Our DNA doesn’t determine our health and disease prospects, as geneticists once believed. According to the new science of epigenetics, the vast majority of our genes are fluid and…
- Oral · In-Person
A population approach to optimize health in the Asia-Pacific region - Nutrition as the foundation
Vandana Garg · Haleon, Singapore
As the proportion of older people in populations across Asia and worldwide rises, the gap between lifespan and healthspan is expanding, leading to a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and reduced…
- Oral · In-Person
A population approach to optimize health in the Asia-Pacific region - Nutrition as the foundation
Sheryl Tan · Haleon, Singapore
As the proportion of older people in populations across Asia and worldwide rises, the gap between lifespan and healthspan is expanding, leading to a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and reduced…
- Oral · In-Person
Telemedicine as a catalyst for progress in pediatric oncology and immunology: Experience of dmitry rogachev national medical research center of pediatric hematology, oncology and immunology
Kostin Philipp Nikolaevich · Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Russian Federation
The Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center for Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Immunology is actively using telemedicine technologies to improve the quality and accessibility of care for children with…
- Oral · In-Person
Adaptive trial design integrating Bayesian and frequentist approaches
Vennila J · Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India
Background: Clinical trials are fundamental to advancing public health, as they generate robust evidence on the effectiveness, risk profile, and health outcomes of interventions. Statistical techniques are essential for…
- Oral · In-Person
Uses and disposal of plastic products: Knowledge, attitude and practice among adolescents
Deepika Khadgi · Tribhuwan University Institute of Medicine, Nepal
Background: Global plastic production rose from 320 million tons per year in 2016 to 400 million tons annually. Due to their lightweight, durability, and versatility, plastics are increasingly used in daily life from…
- Oral · In-Person
Epidemiological and clinical assessment of the real hospital mortality from acute myocardial infarction
Natasha Petkovikj · City General Hospital, Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
Introduction: Mortality from contagiousdiseases has declined and there is increase in incidence of cronical diseases including cardiovascular diseases. This has important impact on the trajectory of the health systems…
- Oral · In-Person
Assessing elderly exposure to violent crimes in India: Evidence from sage waves 1 & 2 using Bayesian modelling
Kripa Josten · Manipal College of Health Professions, India
Background: India’s ageing population is rapidly increasing, which is projected to exceed 1S% by 2050, accompanied by social and health vulnerabilities that expose older adults to abuse, neglect, and victimization.…
- Oral · Virtual
Novel B-bio propositions, equations, models for understanding biological processes, clinical diagnosis, medicine and therapy
Abhishek Bansal · New Era Consultancy Services, India
Abhishek Bansal presents an independently conceived and entirely self-funded research initiative built over more than two decades, integrating Novel B-Bio propositions, equations, computational models, and proprietary…
- Oral · Virtual
You cannot measure what you do not understand: Reimagine climate policies through health risks
Emine Didem Evci Kiraz · Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Turkey
Climate change has transformed public health risk from a predictable challenge into a complex, cascading, and systemic crisis. Health systems are increasingly expected to prepare for, respond to, and recover from…
- Oral · Virtual
Assessing human exposure to key chemical carcinogens diagnostic approaches and interpretation
Vladan Radosavljevic · Military Medical Academy, Serbia
Chemical carcinogens classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as Group 1 very probably contribute to cancer occurrence in over 13.5 million people and death from cancer in over seven million…
- Oral · Virtual
Electroacupuncture-based medicament testing as an investigational diagnostic and functional assessment tool in long COVID
Naylya Djumaeva · Research Institute of Virology, Uzbekistan
Background: Long COVID is associated with persistent multisystem symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection, yet objective tools to assess ongoing regulatory dysfunction remain limited. Previous research has explored…
- Oral · Virtual
Health related quality of life of under five children with down syndrome and sociodemographic correlates
Mariam Farouk Eskander Hanna · Alexandria University, Egypt
Background: Many researchers have revealed that Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is significantly related to multiple socio-demographic factors in the general population. Only one previous research examined HRQOL…
- Poster · In-Person
Behavioral and socio-demographic determinants of HIV, syphilis and HCV infections among VCT clients in Poland in 2015-2025, including the war refugee population from Ukraine
Piotr Wysocki · National AIDS Centre the Agency of the Ministry of Health of Poland, Poland
Background: Large migration flows from Ukraine (a country with one of the highest HIV/STI infection rates in Europe) to European countries, mainly to Poland, elevates the risk of an increase in the number of HIV and STI…
- Poster · In-Person
Gaps in breast cancer awareness and screening practices among women in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Vijay Kumar Singh · King George’s Medical University, India
Breast cancer remains the most common malignancy among women globally, yet awareness and early screening practices remain low in low- and middle-income countries like India. To assess and compare knowledge of breast…
- Poster · In-Person
Modern methods for medical rehabilitation of children with oncology and hematological studies in the Russian Federation: Regional practices and development vector
Kostin Philipp Nikolaevich · Dmitry Rogachev National Medical Research Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Russian Federation
Introduction: Medical rehabilitation of pediatric patients with oncological and hematological diseases is a complex, interdisciplinary task. The uneven distribution of rehabilitation resources across regions…
- Poster · In-Person
Psychiatric intervention in a telemedicine setting: A feasibility study in a long-care facility
Alina Volkmar · Ludwig Boltzmann Institute Digital Health and Patient Safety, Austria
Background: In gerontopsychiatric long-term care settings, regular access to psychiatric specialist care is often not consistently ensured, highlighting the need to explore telemedical solutions. Mental health care in…
- Poster · In-Person
Cancer patient discharge planning applying social determinants of health: Practice in the context of the National Cancer Center Korea
Ahkyung Park · National Cancer Center Korea, Korea, Republic of
The South Korean government announced the “Community Care Basic Plan” in 2018, emphasizing the importance of hospital medical social work teams in supporting the community integration of individuals in need of care. In…
- Poster · Virtual
The study of body size and age well respond acoustic window echocardiography in the child
Uthen Bunmee · Mahidol University, Thailand
Childhood is divided into several age groups such as infant, toddler, middle child, older child and adolescent. The selection of a probe to obtain a clear image depends on many factors, especially body size, which is in…
- Poster · Virtual
Lessons learned from the human genome project: The health implications of privatizing scientific research in the United States
Shalin Bahl · National Human Genome Research Institute, United States
I ntroduction: Recent policy shifts focusing on privatization and commercialization of scientific research have raised questions regarding the consequences of a profit-driven science model for public research…
Day 2
- Keynote · In-Person
The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of public health and preventative healthcare
David John Wortley · World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services, United Kingdom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the future of public health and preventative healthcare. From early disease detection and personalised risk assessments to real-time surveillance and resource optimisation, AI…
- Keynote · In-Person
Extremely multi-drug-resistant microorganism infections and threat to global public-health
Yazdan Mirzanejad · University of British Columbia, Canada
Extensively Drug-Resistant (XDR) bacterial infections represent a growing global crisis with profound impacts on morbidity, mortality, and health system sustainability. These pathogens, resistant to nearly all available…
- Keynote · In-Person
Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a possible solution for challenges in healthcare?
Patricia Tai · University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Introduction: Healthcare systems are facing mounting challenges from aging populations, increasing patient demand, and chronic disease burdens. Conventional approaches are often insufficient, highlighting the need for…
- Keynote · Virtual
Acute traumatic spinal cord injuries - Are the current claims of superiority of outcomes of interventions on the injured spine evidence based?
W S El Masri · Keele University, United Kingdom
Prior to WWII the majority patients with tSCI died in hospitals. There was however no shortage of Clinicians experimenting with the management of the injured spine. During WWII L. Guttmann (a well-trained aggressive…
- Keynote · Virtual
Harmonization of health claims in public catering
Iuliana Vintila · Dunarea de Jos University, Galati, Romania
The health claims regarding the public catering products formulation need to be easy-to-understand by the final consumer and to reflect the reality of the catering production system which is different from a classical…
- Keynote · Virtual
Enhancing stroke research through patient and stakeholder engagement: Insights from a scoping review and qualitative study
Hamidreza Khankeh · BIH-QUEST Center for Responsible Research, Germany
Background: In stroke research, engaging patients and other stakeholders (such as caregivers and clinicians) is increasingly recognized as essential for ensuring that studies are patient-centered, ethical, and…
- Keynote · Virtual
Repressor Element 1-Silencing Transcription (REST) contributes to AKI-to-CKD transition through inducing ferroptosis in renal tubular epithelial cells
Yinghui Huang · Xinqiao Hospital, China
Ischemic Reperfusion Injury (IRI) is a major pathogenic factor in Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), which directly leads to the hypoxic injury of Renal Tubular Epithelial Cells (RTECs). Although emerging studies suggest…
- Oral · In-Person
Personalized and precision oncology via integrating genomics and IT-supported approaches to prevent, to treat, and To cure cancer and its complications
Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). To achieve the implementation of PPM concept, it is necessary…
- Oral · In-Person
Aging gracefully: A qualitative exploration of hidden determinants of healthy aging among the elderly in Lucknow
Sumeet Dixit · Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Background : With increasing life expectancy, only a fraction of older adults manages to retain optimal health and functionality. Understanding the determinants of healthy aging among elderly individuals who remain free…
- Oral · In-Person
Anemia control among women and its association with heavy menstrual bleeding and contraception: Implications for South Asia
Kirti Iyengar · Strategic and Policy Advisor, India
Menstrual disorders, Iron Deficiency (ID), and Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) affect approximately half a billion women worldwide. The prevalence of anemia in south Asian countries is 40- 57%, and it has not declined…
- Oral · In-Person
Understanding policy-related drivers of workplace stress among local level government disaster officers in Sri Lanka
Vihanga Amarakoon · Griffith University- Gold Coast Campus, Australia
Workplace stress is an emerging global public health concern, with nearly 40% of employees worldwide experiencing daily stress at work. Sri Lanka reports particularly high levels, with approximately 62% of its workforce…
- Oral · In-Person
Advancing deceased organ donation through awareness and communication: A global public health perspective from a tertiary care hospital in India
Vipin Koushal · Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), India
Background: Tertiary care hospitals in low- and middle-income countries play a critical role in addressing the growing global burden of end-stage organ failure. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and…
- Oral · In-Person
Growing burden of injury-related mortality in older adults in Georgia
Nino Chikhladze · Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Fatal injuries are a major public health concern among older adults, whose risk is amplified by physiological decline and multiple comorbidities. In Georgia, the aging population continues to grow, yet evidence on fatal…
- Oral · In-Person
Patterns and outcomes of road traffic injuries among children in Georgia
Ia Khakhutaishvili · Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Road traffic injuries (RTIs) among children represent an increasingly important public health concern in Georgia. This study examined the epidemiological profile of RTIs leading to hospitalization among individuals aged…
- Oral · In-Person
Infant and young child feeding practices associated with nutritional status of under-5 years of children of Dolpa District, Nepal
Asmita Khanal · Karnali Care International Hospital and Research Center, Nepal
Background: Adequate nutrition in infancy and early childhood is critical to ensuring optimal growth, immunity, cognitive development, and long-term health. Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) is commonly regarded as…
- Oral · In-Person
A narrative review on the roles of nursing in sexual dysfunction among oncological patients with updated recommendations
Patricia Tai · University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Sexual dysfunction affects an estimated 50–70% of cancer survivors but remains under- recognized and undertreated, impacting quality of life and emotional well-being. This narrative review involves a comprehensive…
- Oral · In-Person
A narrative review on the roles of nursing in sexual dysfunction among oncological patients with updated recommendations
Omar Alqaisi · Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
Sexual dysfunction affects an estimated 50–70% of cancer survivors but remains under- recognized and undertreated, impacting quality of life and emotional well-being. This narrative review involves a comprehensive…
- Oral · In-Person
Burden and risk factors of non-communicable diseases among adults living in urban slums of Kathmandu Nepal
Samikchya Poudel Pokhrel · Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Science, Nepal
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant public health issue, responsible for 66% of all fatalities in Nepal. The burden is considerably greater among people living in urban slums, who are at greater risk…
- Oral · In-Person
Tibetan Fritillary Bulb Extract alleviates (FCD) Ulcerative Colitis (UC) through restoration of intestinal barrier and gut microbiota homeostasis
Xiangjun Chen · Southeast University, China
Ulcerative Colitis (UC), a chronic colon inflammation, exerts a profound impact on human health. Conventional pharmacological treatments are associated with serious adverse reactions and toxic side effects.…
- Oral · Virtual
Community-based diabetes care for older adults in rural Nigeria: Integrating screening, health education, and social support for sustainable aging
Kingsley Jacob · Adventist University of the Cavite Silang, Philippines
Objective : Rural Nigeria faces widened health inequities among older adults living with diabetes. This study integrates the Information Motivation Behavioral Skills (IMB) model through community-based screening…
- Oral · Virtual
Long noncoding RNA FGD5-as1 sponges microRNA-497-5p to regulate hyperuricaemia-induced renal interstitial fibrosis in a rat model
JiaLi Wei · Hainan Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, China
Objectives: To explore the roles of lncRNA FGD5 antisense RNA 1 (FGD5-AS1) and miR-497-5p in Renal Interstitial Fibrosis (RIF). Methods: Rat hyperuricaemia models were constructed and respectively treated with altered…
- Oral · Virtual
Evaluation of SIRT1 as a potential biomarker of aging among middle-aged individuals with altered serum vitamin d status
Shailaja S Moodithaya · NITTE (Deemed to be University), India
Background : The role of Vitamin D in promoting overall cellular health and preventing age-related diseases is well established. Further, studies have reported that the Sirtuin1 gene regulates aging, promotes longevity…
- Poster · Virtual
Investigating the investigations: A retrospective study of diagnostic practices in high risk patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis
Ali Sidat · Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global public health challenge. Although England is classified as a low-incidence country with 7.7 cases per 100,000 population, Wolverhampton reports a markedly…
- Oral · Virtual
Early management in a burn mass casualty incident – Our experience from march 2025 in Kochani, rn Macedonia
Mare Stevkovska · PHI Univeristy Surgical Hospital St. Naum Ohridski, Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
Introduction: Burn injuries are among the most complex emergencies, demanding rapid assessment and coordinated multidisciplinary management. Outcomes are strongly determined by the quality of early care, particularly in…
- Oral · Virtual
Observed hospital management involvement in the implementation of clinical governance activities in two South African provinces
Siphokazi M Pahlana · Walter Sisulu University, South Africa
Background: Healthcare managers play a critical role in promoting continuous quality improvement and maintaining consistent standards of care. South Africa’s public hospital management system has been characterised as…
- Oral · Virtual
The embodied nature of stress reduction: Exercise, body schema, HPA axis
Maria Kosma · Louisiana State University, United States
Over one in five US adults experience mental illness yearly with the highest prevalence being among young adults and women. Common first-line treatments of anxiety disorders include pharmacotherapy, psychological…
- Oral · Virtual
Screen time and its mental health impact on U.S. Children and adolescents
Kehinde T Eniola · Cone Health Family Medicine Residency Program, United States
Excessive screen time has become a significant concern for children and adolescents in the U.S., as growing evidence links high usage to negative mental health and behavioral outcomes. Current data show that around 50%…
- Oral · Virtual
AI for good? Expanding our understanding of opinion leaders in a changing digital landscape
Amelia Burke Garcia · NORC at the University of Chicago, United States
Background: There is strong evidence of the impact of opinion leaders in health promotion programs. Early work by Burke-Garcia suggests that social media influencers are the “opinion leaders” of the digital age because…
- Oral · Virtual
Building healthier cities: How zoning, affordable housing, and environmental quality shape population health
Olumayowa · Clemson University, United States
Objective: Population health outcomes are fundamentally shaped by the urban environments in which people live and work. This research examines the critical intersection of land-use policy, zoning regulations, affordable…
- Oral · Virtual
Attention Deficient/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in cadmium exposed children living near coal-fired power plants
Kristina M Zierold · University of Mississippi, United States
Background: Coal-fired power plants are the greatest source of electricity, worldwide. Countries like China, India, and South Africa generate more than 80% of their energy from burning coal. Coal emissions contain…
Day 3
- Keynote · In-Person
Personalized & Precision Medicine (PPM) as a unique avenue to secure national demographics and biosafety: Through global health to reach the personalized diet harmony and lifestyle wellness
Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
A new systems approach to diseased states and wellness result in a new branch in the healthcare services, namely, personalized and precision medicine (PPM). To achieve the implementation of PPM concept, it is necessary…
- Keynote · Virtual
Scientific evaluate quantification of social and behavioral by scalp acupuncture on children with autism spectrum disorder
Wan Rosli Wan Ishak · University Science Malaysia, Malaysia
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a severe and pervasive heterogeneous neurodevelopment disorder, is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, repetitive behavioral patterns, and restricted…
- Keynote · Virtual
Managing integration and interoperability of intelligent and ethical transformed health and social care ecosystems
Bernd Blobel · University of Regensburg, Germany
Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions…
- Keynote · Virtual
Multi-Dimensional Scaling (MDS) of healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes in Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando · University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Objectives: This study examines how baseline health risks in Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany relate to COVID-19 mortality trajectories and to identify system features associated with better outcomes. While previous…
- Keynote · Virtual
Environmental Public Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) process for tobacco processing plants
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer · Techno-Economic- Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
The environmental public health impacts of projects, plans, programs, policies, or legislative actions should be considered in the decision-making process. Because of these concerns, an Environmental Health Impact…
- Oral · In-Person
Socioeconomic inequalities in HIV/AIDS mortality in Colombia (2008-2024): A nationwide study
Julio Cesar Martinez Angarita · Universidad Industrial de Santander, Colombia
Background: Colombia has the fourth highest incidence rate of HIV/AIDS among countries in the Americas, with a progressive increase since 1990. In addition, HIV/AIDS (excluding tuberculosis) remains among the ten…
- Oral · In-Person
Hospitalizations due to falls among older adults: Epidemiology and temporal trends
Nato Pitskhelauri · Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Falls represent a major public health concern among older adults. Globally, approximately 30% of individuals aged 65 and above experience a fall each year, with one in five requiring medical attention. In Georgia…
- Oral · In-Person
Exploring the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among university students
Maia Bitskinashvili · Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) potentially traumatic events before age 18, such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction are well-documented contributors to long-term health, behavioral, and educational…
- Oral · In-Person
Natural family planning through the view of personalized and precision reproductive healthcare: An option for clinicians, geneticists and caregivers to realize the potential of genomics-informed care to secure individualized human biosafety and planetary demographics
Sergey Suchkov · N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
The overall morbidity and mortality have decreased substantially in the early and pre-early pediatric diseases following advances in medical and surgical management for several devastating diseases. However, there has…
- Oral · In-Person
How physical activity undertaken through lifespan affects lipid health
Cui Guo · The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
While the benefits of exercise has been well documented for lipid health, it remains unclear about the health benefits of exercise undertaken across the lifespan. This study aimed to examine the life-course linkages…
- Oral · In-Person
Nutritional status and its associated factors among diabetic patients visiting selected tertiary hospitals of Jhapa district, Nepal
Cherab Gautam · Pokhara University, Nepal
Problem Statement: Diabetes Mellitus is a growing global public health concern, with significant mortality and morbidity, including a substantial burden from non-communicable diseases linked to suboptimal Body Mass…
- Oral · In-Person
Psychological capital mediates the relationship between stress and mental health problems among nurses
Jyun Yu Jhang · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Background: Nurses frequently encounter unpredictable and high-pressure clinical situations that contribute to stress, depression, anxiety, and burnout. Psychological capital (PsyCap) comprising hope, efficacy…
- Oral · In-Person
Exploring capability related self-efficacy among nurse practitioners in Taiwan: A phenomenological study
Shu ting Tseng · National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Aims: The scope of nurse practitioners’ (NPs) practice has evolved from demonstrating competence—the performance of defined clinical tasks to achieving capability, which involves exercising professional judgment…
- Oral · Virtual
Evolving multimorbidity patterns among ageing adults with cardiovascular disease continuum in China: A longitudinal study
Shu Su · The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, China
Background: The progression of multimorbidity in Chinese ageing adults with cardiovascular diseases remains inadequately understood. This study investigates the longitudinal evolution of Cardiovascular Disease Continuum…
- Oral · Virtual
Mental health beyond borders: Addressing the psychological aftermath of violence and conflict
Gisela Perren Klingler · Institut-Psychotrauma Switzerland, Switzerland
We are living through an era marked by large-scale mental health challenges. Never before have so many populations been simultaneously affected by violence and its bio-psychosocial consequences; war, forced…
- Oral · Virtual
We need to promote health literacy for suicide
Konrad Michel · University of Bern, Switzerland
Fifty percent or more of those who die by suicide do not seek help prior to their deadly suicide action. This equates to over 400,000 individuals out of some 800,000 suicides worldwide each year, despite decades of…
- Oral · Virtual
Priorities for policy action to address the digital determinants of youth mental health and well-being
Louise Holly · Digital Transformations for Health Lab, Switzerland
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for mental health: more than half of adult mental disorders have their onset before or during adolescence. As young people spend increasing amounts of their time in digital…
- Oral · Virtual
Grassroots mobilisation: Leveraging civil society and community leadership to bridge gaps in vaccine coverage
Mariano Votta · Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
The WHO has defined community engagement as “a process of developing relationships that enable stakeholders to work together to address health related issues and promote well being to achieve positive health impact and…
- Oral · Virtual
Explaining the relationship between love addiction, insecure attachment and psychopathological processes: The role of personality characteristics
Cristina Semeraro · University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Background: T he scientific evidence suggests that love addiction (LA) is a disordered relationship pattern, characterised by an obsessive need for a partner and a significant challenge in tolerating separation (Peele…
- Oral · Virtual
Mandatory and voluntary vaccination schemes: Legal and ethical dilemmas
Nino Lipartia · Grigol Robakidze University, Georgia
Mandatory vaccination constitutes one of the most complex legal and ethical issues in contemporary public health governance, a challenge rendered particularly acute by the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has brought into…
- Oral · Virtual
Health inequity and territorial disparity in children’s health in Arab countries
Abdesslam Boutayeb · University Mohammed Premier, Morocco
Arab countries are characterised by huge differences in terms of economic status, health indicators and human development in general. While it is proven that good nutrition and health in early childhood constitute…
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