Yazhou Huang^1,2, Xing Yi^2,*, Xiaoyun Huang^1,*, Ruoya Li²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080202 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Left-behind children are particularly vulnerable to emotional and social maladjustment due to prolonged parental absence, yet the psychological mechanisms linking interpersonal disturbance to their psychological security remain insufficiently understood. Guided by the Conservation of Resources Theory, this research aims to explore how interpersonal disturbance influcence psychological security among left-behind children, specifically through the serial mediation effect of resilience and self-esteem. Methods: Survey questionnaires were distributed via convenience sampling to left-behind children whose age ranging from 10 to 13 years old in Guangxi, China, finally, 696 valid responses (Mean age = 11.40, Standard Deviation (SD) =… More >

Wenjiao Li¹, Shiliang Chen¹, Xinxing Li², Yanjie Zhang^3,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.080191 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Youth living in food-insecure households show greater vulnerability to psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety and depression. Although physical activity and sedentary behavior are established correlates of youth mental health, their associations within the context of food insecurity households remain understudied. This study examines how physical activity and sedentary behavior relate to depression and anxiety risk among children residing in food-insecure households. Methods: We analyzed data from the 2021–2022 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH), focusing on youth aged 6–17 years (n = 2118) living in food insecurity households. Multivariate logistic regression models adjusted for age, sex,… More >

Ran Feng^1,*, Yulei Feng²

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.079812 - 23 June 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Alpha-mom blog refers to social media posts that portray mothers who excel at domestic life and childcare, presenting an idealized image of the perfect mother. The popularity of the Alpha-mom blog has led to increased academic interest in the impact on maternal psychology. Based on Self-Determination Theory, this study aims to explain the relationship between Alpha-mom blog use, parenting self-efficacy, perceived social support, and mothers’ mental health. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey with 649 Chinese mothers of young children was conducted (M_age = 29.71, SD = 3.53). The majority of participants came from low-to-middle-income households and… More >

Wenyi Luo^1,#, Li Yuan^1,#, Ruiling Feng², Kai Pu³, Yali Huang⁴, Mingxiong Li³, Xiaomin Tang⁵, Huimei Wang⁶, Xuejing Wang⁷, Wentin Zhang⁸, Hong Zheng⁹, Xiuhong Li¹⁰, Dandong Luo¹¹, Shanshan Shi⁵, Yaqin Shu³, Xu Wang¹², Na Du¹³, Yujie Shen¹⁴, Yamin Song¹⁵, Huihua Wang¹⁶, Xia Xie¹⁷, Qian Zhang¹², Qianqian Zhang¹⁸, Yuanyuan Zhang¹⁹, Yueyue Zhang¹, Xiaojie Hu²⁰, Zhimin Li²¹, Xiaolan Pan¹⁰, Youdong Pan²², Wenyuan Shang²³, Hairui Sun²⁴, Beini Wang²⁵, Yanhua Wang²⁶, Yanyan Wang²⁷, Yongting Wang²⁸, Guihong Yang²⁹, Yan Zhou³⁰, Zhimin Yang¹, Xuanxuan Li¹, Huiwen Chen^1,§,*, Zhuoming Xu^1,§,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.082239 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Objective: To develop the Chinese expert consensus on the prevention and management of central venous catheter (CVC)-related thrombosis in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) (hereafter referred to as the Consensus), with the aim of standardizing and improving preventive and therapeutic strategies for CVC-related thrombosis in pediatric patients with CHD. Methods: The consensus was formulated in strict accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine by a multidisciplinary panel of experts. Evidence was appraised and synthesized using the JBI Evidence Grading System. The initial draft was refined through two rounds of Delphi consultations involving 16 experts and… More >

Jie Wu^1,#, Guiwen Liang^1,#, Ya Pan^1,#, Talaibaike Maimaijuma^2,3, Xianggui Xu^2,3, Juying Lu¹, Zhongwei Huang^1,*, Lei Qi^1,*, Haiyan Jiang^1,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.2, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.077080 - 11 June 2026

Abstract Background: Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) complicated by severe infection often present with immature immune function and poor prognosis. Evidence supporting the use of glucocorticoids in this population, particularly with dynamic immune monitoring, remains limited. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 183 CHD children with severe infections admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) from 2019 to 2023. Patients were divided into two groups: the glucocorticoid intervention group (n = 92, methylprednisolone + standard treatment) and the control group (n = 91, standard treatment). Immune indicators (Interleukins-6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), CD4⁺/CD8⁺ ratio… More >

Yalin Aygun^1,*, Sakir Tufekci¹, Goktug Norman¹, Burak Canpolat², Fatma Hilal Yagin³, Sacide Tufekci⁴, Cemil Colak⁵, Burak Yagin⁵, Huseyin Gurer⁶, Hulya Berktas¹, Emek Guldogan⁵, Matheus Santos de Sousa Fernandes⁷, Đina Škulić⁸, Larisa Draščić Šarinić⁸

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078673 - 28 May 2026

Abstract Backgrounds: Children’s mental ill health has risen worldwide in recent years, placing increasing emotional demands not only on autistic children but also on their families. A holistic perspective on supportive therapies besides medical treatment is essential. There is a growing need for research and practice that explore equine-assisted therapy through innovative relational frameworks. This qualitative study had two main aims: first, to understand how parents perceived the social and emotional benefits of their autistic child’s involvement in equine-assisted therapy; and second, to explore how parents experienced positive resonance with their child during simultaneous parent–child involvement in… More >

Meerim Park¹, Seungman Park², Ensel Oh³, Jongmun Choi⁴, Mi Mi Kwon¹, Seog-Yun Park⁵, Jun Ah Lee¹, Hyeon Jin Park^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.079120 - 21 May 2026

Abstract Objectives: Germline variants in cancer predisposition genes have been increasingly recognized in pediatric cancers. However, their spectrum in East Asian children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors remains insufficiently defined. This study investigated the prevalence and clinical significance of pathogenic or likely pathogenic (P/LP) germline mutations in Korean children, adolescents, and young adults (AYAs) with CNS tumors. Methods: We performed targeted next-generation sequencing of 358 cancer-associated genes using peripheral blood DNA from 108 patients. Germline variants were classified according to ACMG/AMP guidelines and curated using ClinVar and relevant literature. Results: Among 108 patients, 17 (15.7%) carried P/LP… More >

Yan Shen¹, Lisheng Xie^2,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.078186 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Objectives: Pediatric allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly prevalent chronic inflammatory airway disease that significantly impairs children’s sleep, learning performance, and quality of life. Despite standardized pharmacotherapy, long-term symptom control remains suboptimal, which is related to the poor treatment compliance of patients and the insufficient disease awareness of parents. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of parental cognitive enhancement combined with parent–child psychological support on symptom control, the quality of life, and underlying intervention mechanisms in children aged 6–14 years with moderate to severe AR. Methods: A total of 150 children aged 6–14 years with… More >

Jia Yuan^1,2,#, Yanxing Lv^2,#, Xinyuan Ding³, Yunyi Zeng¹, Li Ma⁴, Hang Yang¹, Lin Jiang¹, Kamil Bildebayev⁵, Boiko Yuliya Nikolaevna⁵, Na Zhou^1,*

Structural and Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.21, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/schd.2026.076648 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Backgorund: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly of coronary artery anatomy, usually diagnosed in infancy, but adults may also be affected by this deformity. Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine long-term outcomes in patients with ALCAPA and analyze the relevant factors influencing postoperative outcomes. Methods: The records of patients with ALCAPA admitted from January 2015 to December 2024 were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical data of the patients were retrieved from the records. The follow-up data included mortality rates and complications. Kaplan-Meier survival curves were… More >

Xu Wang^1,2, Cui-Hong Cao^2,3, Xiao-Ling Liao⁴, Xing-Yong Jiang⁵, Mark D. Griffiths⁶, I-Hua Chen^7,*, Chung-Ying Lin^8,9,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.28, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2026.075149 - 31 March 2026

Abstract Background: The recently developed Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales–Youth Version (DASS-Y) shows promise as a tool for assessing youth mental health, but its consistency across timepoints and diverse ages remains underexplored. The present study evaluated whether the DASS-Y reliably measured depression, anxiety, and stress among school-aged youth (aged 9–18 years) across distinct time periods and educational stages. Methods: Two studies were conducted. Study 1 examined consistency over three months using data from 736 Central Chinese high school students who completed surveys at both timepoints. Study 2 tested consistency across educational levels among 2321 primary and 1676… More >