STOP RESEARCH TEAM

Population Health Research Platform

We are dedicated to advancing the health of diverse population with health vulnerabilities.

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Welcome to the
STOP Research Team.

Mission and Vision

STOP research team is dedicated to advancing the health of diverse populations with health vulnerabilities through a focus on Population Health. We aim to enhance health equity by conducting research and developing intervention programs based on scientific evidence.

In particular, we leverage social media to prevent unhealthy risk behaviors at an early stage, striving to become a leader in health prevention and promotion. Our team drives global health solutions through continuous innovation and collaboration, setting new standards for health prevention and promotion.

Research Focus

Population Health refers to the comprehensive set of health outcomes experienced by individuals within a specific group. It emphasizes the significant impact of social and environmental conditions while underscoring the essential understanding needed to strengthen primary healthcare systems.

The theoretical framework of our research team, based on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), explains that negative health outcomes are influenced by structural systems, including social, economic, cultural, and political factors. We integrate these structural determinants with individual mediating factors to better understand population dynamics, identify health issues, and develop solutions.

Pursuing the SDGs

Our research team upholds the United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), particularly those related to Good Health and Well-being, Gender Equality, and Health equity shaped by social and structural factors.

By collaborating with institutions around the globe, we engage in interdisciplinary research aimed at advancing the internationalization of nursing. Ultimately, we strive to contribute to a healthier and more equitable future for all.

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Research trends in unhealthy weight management behavior and social media influence among women in emerging adulthood: Systematic review
Background: Unhealthy Weight Management Behavior (UWMB) refers to harmful weight-control practices that can lead to physical and mental health issues, requiring intervention. This study examines how social media affects UWMB in emerging adult women (18-25 years). Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Five databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) were searched for studies published between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2023. Study quality was assessed using JBI critical appraisal tools, and the protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024542028). Results: Nine studies were included. Social networking sites (SNS) (n = 6, 66.7%) promoted self-objectification, body comparison, and appearance-focused feedback, contributing to UWMB. Appearance comparisons on SNS triggered body dissatisfaction, exacerbating UWMB. Content communities (n = 4, 44.5%), such as diet/fitness apps, fostered competition and obsession with numbers, further aggravating UWMB. Definitions of UWMB varied across studies, encompassing behaviors like heavy exercise, substance use, surgical methods, calorie-counting obsession, and binge eating, highlighting inconsistencies. Conclusions: Social media's diverse negative influences on UWMB in emerging adult women are highlighted with the need for clearer definitions and measurements of UWMB. Tailored interventions that address the specific impacts of different social media platforms are essential.
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