Health Topics Research Articles

Components of joint health and wellbeing strategies: a pan-London review of all 33 local authorities

BackgroundIn the UK, Health and Wellbeing Strategies (JHWS) were introduced to identify and help address the health needs of local communities. JHWS translate a borough’s Joint Strategic Needs assessment into actionable outcomes and prioritises areas of focus, but the content and approach of JHWS may vary across different local authorities (LAs) due to demographic and priority differences.ObjectiveCharacterise the key health and wellbeing components of existing and emerging health and wellbeing strategies of 33 local authorities in London.DesignScoping review study with content assessment.MethodsAn online search was conducted to identify JHWS documents. This search was supplemented with outreach to health and wellbeing boards to ensure that the latest documents were retrieved. A set of 62 health and wellbeing themes and words to be captured spanning 13 categories was developed by a team of researchers, and data collection was independently carried out by two researchers. Occurrences of words in the strategy documents were recorded, and a configuration matrix was created and used to determine data trends across the local authorities. A broad search of the context in which the search terms appeared was also performed to understand the trends.ResultsThirty-three JHWS were analysed to identify key search term frequencies. The analysis encompassed strategies from 2015 to 2030, ranging from 7 to 94 pages. Mental health and youth terms emerged as the two top priorities across all strategies. Other frequent terms were related to access to healthcare, inequality, employment, smoking, housing, carers, and elderly individuals. Conversely, terms related to dental health, pollution, nutrition, sexual health, green spaces, breastfeeding, and climate were less cited.ConclusionThis analysis provides insights into regional health priorities and a comprehensive overview of health and wellbeing strategies across London's local authorities. Despite certain limitations, the findings offer valuable insights for local authorities' strategic planning and future research.

Comparing new tools of artificial intelligence to the authentic intelligence of our global health students

IntroductionThe transformative feature of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the massive capacity for interpreting and transforming unstructured data into a coherent and meaningful context. In general, the potential that AI will alter traditional approaches to student research and its evaluation appears to be significant. With regard to research in global health, it is important for students and research experts to assess strengths and limitations of GenAI within this space. Thus, the goal of our research was to evaluate the information literacy of GenAI compared to expectations that graduate students meet in writing research papers.MethodsAfter completing the course, Fundamentals of Global Health (INTH 401) at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Graduate students who successfully completed their required research paper were recruited to compare their original papers with a paper they generated by ChatGPT-4o using the original assignment prompt. Students also completed a Google Forms survey to evaluate different sections of the AI-generated paper (e.g., Adherence to Introduction guidelines, Presentation of three perspectives, Conclusion) and their original papers and their overall satisfaction with the AI work. The original student to ChatGPT-4o comparison also enabled evaluation of narrative elements and references.ResultsOf the 54 students who completed the required research paper, 28 (51.8%) agreed to collaborate in the comparison project. A summary of the survey responses suggested that students evaluated the AI-generated paper as inferior or similar to their own paper (overall satisfaction average = 2.39 (1.61–3.17); Likert scale: 1 to 5 with lower scores indicating inferiority). Evaluating the average individual student responses for 5 Likert item queries showed that 17 scores were < 2.9; 7 scores were between 3.0 to 3.9; 4 scores were ≥ 4.0, consistent with inferiority of the AI-generated paper. Evaluation of reference selection by ChatGPT-4o (n = 729 total references) showed that 54% (n = 396) were authentic, 46% (n = 333) did not exist. Of the authentic references, 26.5% (105/396) were relevant to the paper narrative; 14.4% of the 729 total references.DiscussionOur findings reveal strengths and limitations on the potential of AI tools to assist in understanding the complexities of global health topics. Strengths mentioned by students included the ability of ChatGPT-4o to produce content very quickly and to suggest topics that they had not considered in the 3-perspective sections of their papers. Consistently presenting up-to-date facts and references, as well as further examining or summarizing the complexities of global health topics, appears to be a current limitation of ChatGPT-4o. Because ChatGPT-4o generated references from highly credible biomedical research journals that did not exist, our findings conclude that ChatGPT-4o failed an important component in using information effectively. Moreover, misrepresenting trusted sources of public health information is highly concerning, particularly given recent experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently in reporting on the impact of, and response to natural disasters. This is a significant limitation of GenAI’s ability to meet information literacy standards expected of graduate students.

PROJETO DE EXTENSÃO “MÃOS DE VIDA”: ESPIRITUALIDADE NATURAL NAS PRÁTICAS EDUCATIVAS NO CUIDADO ÀS CRIANÇAS

The extension project "Mãos de Vida" of the University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) develops practices with children in a transdisciplinary perspective and integrates education and health themes. Among the proposals, we highlight the eco-formative workshops on natural care and spirituality. The activities integrated therapeutic processes of health and social care with children from Lar Padre Jacó, located in the city of Itajaí/SC. The general objective of the study seeks to understand the promotion of care for children through educational practices that integrate natural spirituality in the Hands of Life extension project. This is a qualitative study, supported by the phenomenological hermeneutics method. It was carried out through workshops planned and developed weekly, between the years 2022 and 2023, with the participation of children between 6 and 11 years old. The results showed that in the educational practices the children recognized living nature as an expansion of themselves, involved in care actions that strengthened life and natural spirituality. The eco-formative backyard has become a place of contact and creative expression, of care for oneself and the other. The experiences with natural resources stimulated the sensory and reflective body, expressed in the art of modeling, the cultivation of plants and the construction of toys. The manifestations of care and healthy living occurred in the games that integrated human multidimensionality and enabled bodily and social well-being.

Realization of Occupational Health and Safety Training Modules and Topics for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Psychosocial Risks in the IT Sector

Musculoskeletal Disorders and psychosocial risks represent two of the most significant health challenges in modern workplaces, with wide-ranging implications for employee well-being and organizational productivity. The primary aim of this article is to explore the design of Occupational Health and Safety training modules tailored to address the dual challenges of Musculoskeletal Disorders and psychosocial risks within the IT sector. By addressing hazards proactively, OHS helps organizations reduce the risk of workplace incidents, which can result in significant financial and reputational costs. Moreover, ensuring employee safety and well-being contributes to higher morale, improved productivity, and a positive organizational culture. Our methodology in realization of occupational health and safety training modules and topics for musculoskeletal disorders and psychosocial risks in the it sectors consisted in calling on experts because safety domain of research is by excellence a domain based on expertise. The safety expert is the real cornerstone of safety and their expertise is transformed into lessons learned that are used for training and improvement of existing safety attitudes. Regarding the relevance of the results, we consider that the structure and content of the training module address key challenges faced by IT professionals in offices, particularly those linked to sedentary work and prolonged computer use. The development of this module represents a significant step toward addressing the occupational health and safety needs of IT professionals. By focusing on education, prevention, and compliance, it not only mitigates risks but also promotes a healthier, safer, and more engaged workforce. Future efforts could expand on this module by integrating digital tools, gamified training methods, or regular feedback loops to ensure the training remains effective and relevant.

NURSE PROFESSION STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCES ON EXIT EXAMINATION PREPARATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Exit examination is a mandatory requirement for nurse profession students, making it crucial to understand their experiences during preparation. This qualitative study aims to explore the experiences of nurse profession students in preparing for their exit examinations, a critical component in their transition from academic learning to professional practice. Using in-depth interviews with six nurse profession students from Universitas Advent Indonesia, Bandung, the research investigates the physical, psychological, spiritual, social and economic aspects that influence their preparation process. The findings reveal the themes of physical health, mental strength, spiritual practices, social connections and financial challenges. These findings underscore the importance of addressing the holistic needs of nurse profession students during exit examination preparation and suggest that a balanced approach encompassing physical, mental, spiritual, social and economic support can enhance student well-being and improve examination outcomes.

School-Based Health Care: An Overview.

The school building provides a unique opportunity to prevent, identify, and treat illness in children. School staff must be prepared to care for children with acute and chronic health care needs and pediatricians should be aware of the health resources available in local schools for their patients. This article provides an overview of multiple school-based health topics including the roles of various school health professionals, medication administration in the school setting, the legal protections around health information, school-based health centers, and the rise of telehealth. Most importantly, this article reminds providers that school-based health resources are all unique to each school and school district; all parents of children with health needs should meet with their school's administration to understand what resources are available. [Pediatr Ann. 2024;53(12):e435-e437.].

Use of social marketing to address the global burden of disease: Initiatives and effects

Purpose: To assess the use of social marketing interventions to address public health concerns and provide evidence on the effectiveness of the approach as a preventive tool in public health programming. Method: A scoping review framework was used, and articles published between 2000 and 2015 were included. Social marketing interventions were defined as interventions meeting at least six of the eight National Social Marketing Benchmark criteria adapted by French and Blair-Stevens (2006). Results: Sixty-nine (69) social marketing studies were included in the study. Nutrition, physical health and obesity (24.6%), malaria (20.3%), HIV/AIDS (11.6%), and cancer (10.0%) were the most prominent public health topics where social marketing strategies were employed. On the effectiveness of using social marketing in public health results indicated that the use of electronic medical records (EMR) among medical students increased from 13.8% to 54.7% while alcohol-impaired driving decreased from 85.0% to 65.0%, and child’s sugar-sweetened beverages intake reduced from 82.2% to 68.8%. The protective effect of ITN use to prevent malaria yielded OR=0.46 (95% CI: 0.30, 0.71, p=0.236). Limitations: The lack of high-quality data from the evaluation of social marketing interventions poses a major challenge and this needs to be addressed. Originality/value: Though the social marketing framework has gained widespread use in addressing and preventing some public health crises, the use of the framework seems limited to certain health topics, such as malaria and physical activities, nutrition, and obesity.

Relationship between knowledge and reproductive health attitudes with early marriage at gowa regency high school

This research is important to carry out to provide information, knowledge, and understanding regarding adolescent reproductive health topics. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes about reproductive health and early marriage among teenagers in Gowa Regency High School. The population of this study was all class XI at SMA Gowa Regency. The sampling technique was carried out using the simple random sampling technique. This type of research is descriptive correlational research which aims to determine whether there is a relationship between variables. This research design uses a cross-sectional study design. The research instruments used were tests and questionnaires, data collection techniques in multiple-choice questions to measure reproductive health knowledge, and a questionnaire that refers to Likert scale parameters to measure attitudes towards reproductive health and early marriage. This research data analysis technique uses descriptive and inferential data analysis techniques. There is a relationship between knowledge and Reproductive health attitudes and early marriage are significant with a correlation value (R) between variables was 0.789 which is included in the strong correlation category.

Improving processing fluency to encourage family health information seeking: The mediating role of communication efficacy.

Drawing from the metacognitive literature, this experimental study examines how the relative ease of retrieving information (i.e. processing fluency) impacts individuals' efficacy about engaging in family health discussions and interpersonal information seeking intention across two health topics: family organ donation status and family health history. Participants (N = 609) were randomly assigned to one of three conditions. Those in the easy retrieval task condition (versus a difficult or no task control), who were asked to recall information regarding two (versus six or zero) family members, reported greater processing fluency. Moreover, those who reported greater fluency also reported higher communication efficacy, and a greater intention to seek out family health information. Practically, this study highlights how metacognitive strategies may be used in healthcare settings to motivate patient information seeking. For example, it may be advantageous to start by collecting information for relatively few diseases/family members and slowly build a family history over time.

The Effectiveness of Teaching Integrated Science Meterics on High Level Thinking for Junior High School Students Banda Aceh

The aim of this research is to test the effectiveness of integrated science teaching materials for junior high schools, especially the theme of household health and environmental sanitation. The research design uses a quasi-experiment with Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The research was carried out at SMPN 6 Banda Aceh class VII. The sample was determined by purposive sampling. The treatment in the experimental group was learning that used integrated science teaching materials, while the control group used electronic school books. The instruments used are test items, learning observation sheets, and learning tools. Data analysis was carried out using Anava to test mean differences and Scheffe test to test the effectiveness of integrated science teaching materials. The results of the research show that there are differences in high-level thinking abilities between junior high school students who use integrated science teaching materials and students who use separate/individual science teaching models in the field of biological studies. Students can remember 13%, understand 15%, application 18%, analysis 30% and evaluation 25% for thinking achievement. Teaching using integrated science teaching materials is very effective in improving the high-level thinking abilities of students at SMP Negeri 6 Banda Aceh.

Understanding Goal Setting and Behavior Change Mechanics in an Older Adult Sitting Reduction Intervention.

We explored intervention fidelity, participant satisfaction, and the goals and reminder strategies participants chose to reduce sitting. Mixed methods approach leveraging data collected during study coaching and fidelity monitoring. A successful 6-month randomized controlled trial of a sedentary behavior (SB) intervention for adults ≥60years in Washington, USA. N = 283 (140 intervention, 143 attention control); mean age 69, 66% women, 69% Non-Hispanic White. Theory-based SB reduction intervention structured around phone-based health coaching and goal setting. Attention control received equal coaching on non-SB health topics. Coaches tracked all participant goals, and 8% of visits were randomly observed and fidelity coded using a structured template. Participants completed a satisfaction questionnaire at study end. Goals data were qualitatively grouped by reminder strategy and topic. Fidelity and satisfaction data were summarized and compared by study arm using two-sided paired t-tests. Both participants' satisfaction (>90% satisfied, between-group P = .195) and coach fidelity to intervention content and techniques were high (96% sessions set SMART goals, P = .343) across both arms. Intervention participants primarily set goals leveraging outward (e.g., fitness band prompts) and habit (e.g., adding standing to a daily meal) reminder strategies highly tailored to individual preferences and lifestyle. Participants' SB-related goals varied widely, suggesting tailored intervention approaches are important to change sitting behavior, particularly for older adults with chronic conditions.

Early Findings of Helpline Inquiries From Youth and Young Adults With Concerns About Their Sexual Thoughts, Behaviors, and Experiences.

Most self-reported victims of child sexual abuse are harmed by peers or known older youth with the average age of first-time sexual perpetration being between 11 and 16 years. In this retrospective review of inquiries made to the WhatsOK helpline over an 18.5-month period, we examine the characteristics of contacts to a helpline for youth with questions about their sexual interests and behaviors. Data were collected from pre-set questions on age, primary reason for contact, timing of inquiry relative to other help-seeking, and timing relative to harm caused. Most inquiries came from youth aged 14 to 21 (57.7%) via email (54.4%). Over half (54.6%) had or were at risk to cause sexual harm. The second most common reason to contact (17.4%) was about general sexual health topics. The majority sought help prior to seeking out other external professional resources (54%). This study provides proof of concept that youth are willing to seek out help for their (and others') sexual interests and behaviors, highlighting the critical need for prevention strategies targeting youth with potentially concerning sexual behaviors.

Development Of Flipbook Teaching Materials Based On Local Wisdom On Environmental And Health Topics In Elementary Schools

The purpose of this study was to utilize traditional knowledge to create an environmental health flipbook for fifth grade students of SDN Cijantung 01 Pagi. The method used in this research is Research and Development (R&amp;D) with the ADDIE research model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results of this study show that the local wisdom-based flipbook that has been validated by media experts obtained a score of 86.66% and can be categorized as very feasible, The results of the validation by the material expert obtained a score of 80% which can be categorized as very feasible, and the results of the validation by language experts with a score of 100%. The teacher's response to the aspects of material, learning, and media obtained a score of 100% and the student's response showed that the content was appropriate at 83.87% and the media was appropriate at 86.45%, both in the very appropriate category. This shows that local wisdom-based flipbook learning media is very suitable to be displayed in class.

Assessment of Maternal and Infant Health Status in Durham Region

I completed my practicum as a Student Epidemiologist at the Durham Region Health Department with the Health Analytics and Research Team (HART). HART is tasked with conducting population health assessments in the Durham Region. As a member of HART, I played a critical role in assessing the maternal and infant health status of the local population using data from the Better Outcome Registry and Network (BORN) information system (BIS), a database that contains critical reproductive and child health data in Ontario. Specifically, my primary responsibilities included data extraction and data coding, which encompassed a series of tasks, spanning from data cleaning to data analysis in STATA. By analyzing BORN data, I was able to refine my statistical and programming skills. Moreover, I collaborated with public health program staff to develop infographics that disseminated critical maternal and infant health information to various communities. The infographics I assisted with covered a wide range of maternal and infant health topics, including issues such as gestational diabetes and maternal mental health concerns. From here, I was able to effectively communicate health information in a concise and understandable manner. In addition, I had the opportunity to attend various public health workshops and group meetings during my practicum. These experiences not only expanded my knowledge of diverse public health topics but also afforded me greater familiarity with public health practice. In summary, my time at the Durham Region provided me with an exceptional opportunity to apply the knowledge I gained in school to real-world practice. It was a valuable and enriching experience that significantly contributed to my professional development in the field of public health.

Perspectives of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes on barriers to diabetes care: a qualitative study

BackgroundDiabetes care incorporates multiple integrated elements like self-care practices, patient education and awareness, societal support, equitable access to healthcare facilities and trained healthcare professionals, commitment from the diabetes associations and government policies. There is a dearth of research exploring the barriers experienced by both People with Type 1 diabetes (PwT1D) and People with Type 2 diabetes (PwT2D) in accessing the holistic elements of diabetes care. This study thus aimed at exploring the perceived barriers among PwT1D and PwT2D in accessing diabetes care services in urban and rural areas of Nepal.MethodThis study was a qualitative research using phenomenological approach where an in-depth interview with 23 participants on insulin was conducted. This included 15 PwT1D and 8 PwT2D, residing in the capital and rural areas and attending the hospitals and clinic in the urban and semi-urban regions in Nepal. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for the interview. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and deductive thematic analysis was done.ResultsMajority were female participants and most had received a formal education and were visiting the hospitals located in capital city. Mean age for PwT1D was (27.86 ± 1.85) years whereas the median age for PwT2D was [47.5 (IQR, 16.5)] years. Seven themes were generated from the study representing key barriers from patient’s perspective. These were: Theme (1) Double stigma: Diabetes diagnosis and insulin use, Theme (2) Non-adherence to insulin and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG), Theme (3) Logistic challenges in rural areas: Scarcity of healthcare professionals and other healthcare facilities, Theme (4) Dissatisfaction with healthcare services, Theme (5) Patients seeking alternative treatment strategies over allopathic treatment, Theme (6) Limitations of health insurance scheme and Theme (7) Limited role of national diabetes organizations.ConclusionThere is a need in raising awareness among general public especially on T1DM to address the issue of diabetes stigma. An effort in implementation of policies supporting diabetes care and refinement of National Health Insurance Scheme is equally essential. Similarly, strengthening of Health Care System by ensuring availability of insulin, laboratory facilities and trained healthcare professionals in rural areas should be focused to address the inequity in access to healthcare in rural and urban sectors.

Peer Learning in a College Student Health and Well-Being Expo: Together Again After Returning From Remote Learning.

Returning to campus after remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us were excited about participating in interactive, hands-on health promotion for students. In response, our Office of Wellness Promotion planned a student health and well-being expo in partnership with the university's College of Health Sciences (CHS). Faculty were invited to involve their students in the delivery. Student groups were encouraged to deliver health education in an interactive format. The event was open to the campus community, and participants were able to further their knowledge and skills in health and well-being topics. The student health and well-being expo was the first of its kind at the university, where students could learn with and from their peers and share their skills in many dimensions of wellness. The interactive nature of the activities allowed participants to practice health promotion skills and engage a diverse audience. Analysis of program evaluation data yielded overwhelmingly positive results, with most attendees considering the expo an innovative campus activity that fulfilled a need. Specifically, the interactive nature, peer learning, and incentives were aspects of the event students want to see return in future iterations of the expo.

Psychosexual well-being following spinal cord injury: Perspectives of adults with spinal cord injury and rehabilitation clinicians.

This study aimed to identify important mental health topics for people with spinal cord injuries (PwSCI) and garner insights from health care clinicians working with this population. In doing so, we identified psychosocial adaptations in the context of sexuality, intimacy, and reproductive health. A qualitative, phenomenological approach was used, with 60-90-min virtual focus groups involving PwSCI, rehabilitation clinicians, and psychologists. Themes were identified through deductive and inductive transcript analysis. Eligibility for PwSCI included: (a) SCI for ≥ 1 year, (b) 18+ years, (c) U.S. residency, (d) conversational English skills, and (e) cognitive capacity to provide informed consent. Clinicians required ≥ 5 years of rehabilitation experience. Sixteen PwSCI, eight rehabilitation clinicians, and four psychologists participated. Three major themes emerged: (1) The effects of SCI on relationships with noninjured significant others with subthemes of (a) internalized and partnered ableism in intimate relationships and (b) navigating care partner dynamics and resource gaps; (2) sexual self-esteem with subthemes of (a) gender role adaptation and (b) body image concerns; and (3) challenges in sexual and reproductive health with subthemes of (a) family planning and self-advocacy in health care settings, (b) access to specialized care, and (c) health care provider competence. This report illuminates the complex effects of SCI on their relationships with noninjured partners, revealing how internalized and partnered ableism can heighten feelings of inadequacy and alter relationship dynamics. These findings underscore the need for more research, support, and services in sexual and reproductive health for all PwSCI. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Public Participation GIS for Healthy Urban Planning

This scoping review investigates the utilization of public participatory geographic information system (PPGIS) methods in the context of healthy urban planning. A set of scientific publications (n = 38) applying PPGIS in urban settings has been extracted to map the addressed health topics, the characteristics of science–practice cooperation, and participation bias. Findings show that predominantly spatially well-representable features are subject to PPGIS surveys, while cluster analysis reveals specific patterns in health topic combinations. PPGIS results add value for officials performing their tasks. However, as a new tool, the full potential to aid planning has yet to be unleashed. PPGIS has been believed to reduce participation barriers and partially succeeds in reaching more diverse participants, as experiences with public participation show. However, there is no improvement in the recruitment of participants with lower levels of education.

YouTube as a source of information in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 2020 AHA Resuscitation Guidelines.

The Internet has transformed global information access, particularly through platforms like YouTube, which launched in 1995 and has since become the second largest search engine worldwide with over two billion monthly users. While YouTube offers extensive educational content, including health topics like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS), it also poses risks due to potential misinformation. Our study focuses on evaluating the accuracy of CPR and BLS videos on YouTube according to the latest 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. This research aims to highlight inconsistencies and provide insights into improving YouTube as a reliable educational resource for both lay rescuers and healthcare professionals. In this cross-sectional observational study, English YouTube videos uploaded between October 21, 2020, and May 1, 2023, were searched using keywords related to CPR and basic life support. Videos were assessed for their source, duration, views, use of human or mannequin models, and mean assessment scores by two emergency medicine physicians. A third physician's opinion was sought in cases of disagreement. The first assessment evaluated video validity based on specified information criteria, while the second assessed their ability to convey advanced medical information aligned with the 2020 AHA guidelines. In this study, 201 English YouTube videos uploaded between October 21, 2020, and May 1, 2023, were evaluated based on search terms related to CPR and BLS, resulting in 95 videos meeting inclusion criteria after excluding 106 due to various reasons. Most included videos were from healthcare professionals (49.5%), followed by anonymous sources (29.5%) and official medical organizations (21.1%). Video durations ranged widely from 43 to 6,019 seconds, with an average of 692 seconds. Videos featuring mannequins predominated (91.6%), followed by those using human subjects (5.3%) or both (3.2%). Healthcare professional and official medical organization videos scoring significantly higher than those of unknown origin (p=0.001). Video length did not correlate significantly with view counts, although shorter videos under 5 minutes tended to have higher average views. The results presented in this study demonstrated that English-language videos on YouTube related to BLS and CPR, throughout the study period, did not conform to the 2020 AHA guidelines in terms of providing basic information for lay rescuers. Furthermore, healthcare professionals cannot obtain advanced medical knowledge through these videos. We recommend a professional oversight mechanism in health-related videos that does not tolerate such misinformation.

Online Misleading Information About Women's Reproductive Health: A Narrative Review.

Misinformation about reproductive health threatens to harm health outcomes, compromise medical trust, and enable misinformed policy restrictions. In recent years, reproductive health misinformation has proliferated online due to ideological campaigns and limited content moderation for reproductive health topics. Developing evidence-based practices to counter reproductive health misinformation requires an understanding of the content that women are exposed to online, which is currently lacking. This review sought to identify common claims and narratives about reproductive health on social media and the internet that could easily mislead. We performed a narrative review of articles about online reproductive health misinformation, from which we extracted misleading claims and narratives. We conducted a qualitative content analysis to describe the ways in which the claims and narratives could be misleading. We found that potentially misleading claims and narratives about reproductive topics relating to contraception and abortion, fertility, chronic disease, breast cancer, maternal health, and vaccines abound across social media platforms and websites, with 112 identified in total. One-third of this content could mislead by claiming that evidence-based interventions were associated with unattributed risks. Twenty-three percent made medical recommendations that do not align with professional guidelines. Fourteen percent promoted alternative medicine. Smaller numbers of claims and narratives exaggerated risks of medical interventions, discouraged evidence-based interventions, directly undermined medical trust, and proposed inaccurate biological mechanisms. Healthcare professionals can proactively promote evidence-based medical decision-making by increasing their awareness of prominent misleading claims and narratives.