Journal of prevention

01 10 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00956-0

Social Capital, Ecological Context, and Mental Health Among Medical and Health-Sciences University Students: A Multilevel Study Across 20 Chinese Cities

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Shuhan Jiang, Tingzhong Yang, Jiawei Jin et al.

02 10 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00953-3

Where are the Public in Prevention Science? A Scoping Review of Public Involvement in the Development and Evaluation of Family-Based Prevention Interventions

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Arsha Kaur, Layan Amouri, Ina Koning et al.

Public involvement (PI) - research conducted with or by members of the public - is increasingly recognised as essential to high-quality intervention research. However, its role in Prevention Science, including within family-based interve...

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03 1 October 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00954-2

Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Poor Sleep Quality Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Eduardo da Silva Paula, Joilson Meneguci, Ramiro Henrique Conceição Santana dos Santos et al.

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with poor sleep quality among community-dwelling older adults. This population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Matutina, Minas Gerais, Brazil, and incl...

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04 28 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00951-5

Attitudes, Psychological Processes and Evaluation Methodologies of Electronic Cigarette Advertising: A Systematic Review

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Marcela Velasco Salamanca, María Idaly Barreto Galeano, Juan Camilo Carvajal Builes et al.

05 23 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00945-3

Consecutive Negative Screening Tests for Ovarian Cancer: A Reliable Basis for Reassurance of Low Ovarian Cancer Mortality Risk?

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Jieun Jang, Jae Kyung Bae, Junhwan Kim et al.

Although ovarian cancer screening is not recommended for non-high-risk women, they seek screening to alleviate their fear of the disease. Therefore, we investigated whether receiving consecutive negative results is associated with lower ...

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06 18 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00952-4

Understanding Sports Betting Among Young People: Psychosocial and Structural Influences

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Benjamin Tungwa, Christopher Jimu, Munyaradzi Radzikai et al.

This study explored participants’ experiences and perceptions of the psychosocial influences associated with sports betting and gambling practices among regular bettors in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. A qualitative ethnographic design was employe...

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07 12 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00949-z

Start-Up and Implementation Costs for a Community-Based Culturally Tailored Diabetes Prevention Program

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Diana Bowser, Brielle Ruscitti, Siman Zhu et al.

08 4 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00950-6

Mobilising Community Resources for Mental Health: Community Facilitators’ Insights from Estonian Counties

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Stella Täht-Vaik, Merike Sisask

09 2 September 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00947-1

A Scoping Review and Content Appraisal of Free Public Athlete Concussion Education Interventions

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Julia D. Drattell, Emily Kroshus-Havril, Jennifer L. Gay et al.

Health education relies on matching a program to users’ needs and preferences. Using programs aligned with expert recommendations may improve outcomes. The purpose of this study was to identify and assess free, public, concussion educati...

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10 28 August 2026

DOI 10.1007/s10935-026-00942-6

“I simply see it as our responsibility in the club business”: Key Stakeholder Perspectives on Setting-Based Harm Reduction Structures in Night Clubs in Berlin

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Lena Sophie Frey, Ramona Schreyer, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin et al.

Berlin’s techno party scene faces challenges of high alcohol and substance consumption associated with health and social issues, including intoxication and (sexual) violence. Recognising these challenges, the scene has evolved “Awareness...

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