The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most common cancer in the UK, with 1 in 8 affected in their lifetime. However, there are significant race disparities that Black men are more negatively impacted than any other races with their increased risks and worse outcomes. However, they are under-represented in research, and often labelled as 'hard to reach' population. ⋯ Using a co-participatory approach in community research engagement was successful. We shared our knowledge, built trust, and identified research priorities.
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The evidence on the short- and long-term associations of COVID-19 with cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes and mortality is limited. ⋯ COVID-19 is associated with increased short- and long-term risks of CVD and mortality. Ongoing monitoring of signs and symptoms of developing cardiovascular complications post-diagnosis and up till at least a year post-recovery may benefit infected patients, especially those with severe disease.
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Several researchers and policymakers have acknowledged the alarming association between social media usage and anxiety symptoms in young adults. While primary care holds a crucial role in the improvement of health outcomes for those presenting with anxiety, there has been no research on GPs' perceptions of the impact of social media on anxiety. Furthermore, there has been little discussion of social media as a risk factor in anxiety-related consultations. This study is the first to use empirical research to inform how primary care can adapt to address social media's impact on anxiety within young adults. ⋯ This qualitative study revealed a diversity of perceptions, and these novel findings are instructive in the adaptation of primary care services to meet the current mental health needs of young adults, as well as better assisting GPs in engaging in these conversations, especially within university practices.
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People who experience severe and multiple disadvantage (SMD - including combinations of homelessness, substance misuse, violence and abuse, and poor mental health) have high health need and poor access to primary care. Access to care requires the 'human fit' between the patient and healthcare staff. ⋯ Co-produced service-improvements to improve access to primary care for marginalised patients were valued, possible, and of benefit to patients, staff, and services. This study offers valuable insight into how we can better include and care for marginalised patients in primary care.
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GPs in the UK are at increasing risk of burnout. Peer support (PS) is defined as resources provided by colleagues, such as informational or emotional support, which is either organisationally mandated (formal) or informal. PS has been described in the literature as a method of mitigating burnout. However, little is known about how GPs support one another and what optimises PS in primary care. ⋯ This qualitative research fills a literature gap regarding moderating factors for engaging with PS in GPs and highlights the unique interactions of these factors. The proposition of a novel model to visualise the interplay of moderators provides basis for evidence-based interventions to test, target, and facilitate better PS in primary care.