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Understanding excess maternal mortality among immigrant women in France: an analysis of access to quality care based on the conceptual framework of the three delays
In France, as in other European countries, immigrant women face an increased risk of maternal mortality, particularly those born in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). While it has already been...
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Suicide During the Perinatal Period: Recent Epidemiological Data and Prevention Strategies
The perinatal period (pregnancy and the first postpartum year) is a time of vulnerability to the onset or worsening of psychiatric symptoms or disorders in mothers, which can lead to...
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Benefits of Physical Activity and Recommendations
Physical inactivity contributes to a shorter life expectancy. Physical activity is a very important factor in health promotion. It plays a role in the primary, secondary, and tertiary...
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Adapted Physical Activity to Promote Public Health [Introduction to the Feature]
This report focuses on health promotion through physical activity; it covers a wide range of initiatives across regions, highlighting interventions targeting various populations—whether...
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A love of physical activity can be learned and shared
Encouraging inactive populations to become active requires specific approaches. Instruction must enable participants to develop physical techniques tailored to their abilities. A health...
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Why are teenagers turning away from physical activity?
Physical activity levels drop sharply during adolescence, particularly among girls. This is the result of a variety of factors, including social norms, physical changes, body image, and...
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People with disabilities gain greater independence and well-being through participation in sports [Interview].
Participation in sports among people with disabilities living in medical-social institutions and services (ESMS) remains too low even today. It is in this context that the French...
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Physical activity helps people with mental health conditions improve both their physical and mental health [Interview].
Physical activity helps improve body image and self-confidence in people with mental health conditions; it also improves their quality of life.
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Physicians' Prescriptions for Physical Activity: Barriers and Enablers
In 2021, the National Cancer Institute (INCa) conducted two surveys: a quantitative, representative survey of 200 general practitioners to assess their prescribing practices, and a...
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The Challenges of Prescribing Adapted Physical Activity
The range of services in adapted physical activity (APA) is inconsistent. Regional "Sport-Health-Well-being" strategies are implemented in varying ways across the country. These local...