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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38547346/illness-experiences-and-mental-health-challenges-associated-with-female-genital-schistosomiasis-in-cameroon-a-gender-analysis
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Makia Christine Masong, Marie-Therese Mengue, Nstinda Tchoffo Marlene, Laura Dean, Rachael Thomson, Russell Stothard, Sally Theobald
BACKGROUND: This paper highlights the role of cultural and structural gaps that shape illness experiences of women with manifestations of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) and their impacts upon mental well-being. METHODS: Using ethnography, case study narrative accounts of women manifesting symptoms of FGS, as well as interviews with health workers within FGS-endemic rural fishing communities in Cameroon, we present experiences of women affected by FGS, alongside information on FGS health service provision...
March 28, 2024: International Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38547072/a-phage-displayed-disulfide-constrained-peptide-discovery-platform-yields-novel-human-plasma-protein-binders
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Xinxin Gao, Harini Kaluarachchi, Yingnan Zhang, Sunhee Hwang, Rami N Hannoush
Disulfide constrained peptides (DCPs) show great potential as templates for drug discovery. They are characterized by conserved cysteine residues that form intramolecular disulfide bonds. Taking advantage of phage display technology, we designed and generated twenty-six DCP phage libraries with enriched molecular diversity to enable the discovery of ligands against disease-causing proteins of interest. The libraries were designed based on five DCP scaffolds, namely Momordica charantia 1 (Mch1), gurmarin, Asteropsin-A, antimicrobial peptide-1 (AMP-1), and potato carboxypeptidase inhibitor (CPI)...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38546973/changes-in-public-attitude-toward-epilepsy-in-hungary-since-1994-a-multicriteria-weighting-analysis
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Mengesha Srahbzu Biresaw, József Vitrai, Péter Halász, Vivian Correa, Anna Szűcs
OBJECTIVE: To assess the adult Hungarian population's knowledge about and attitude toward epilepsy and compare the present findings with previous ones in 1994 and 2000. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional survey of the Hungarian adult population from 28th February to 8th March 2023. A non-probability quota sampling with a random walk method was used. We applied the computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) method and used a multicriteria weighting procedure to correct for bias along the main sociodemographic variables...
March 28, 2024: Epilepsia Open
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38546458/evaluating-helmet-wearing-of-single-vehicle-overspeeding-motorcycle-crashes-insights-from-temporal-instability-in-parsimonious-pooled-framework
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Chenzhu Wang, Mohamed Abdel-Aty, Said M Easa, Fei Chen, Jianchuan Cheng, Arshad Jamal
OBJECTIVE: A lower helmet-wearing rate and overspeeding in Pakistan are critical risk behaviors of motorcyclists, causing severe injuries. To explore the differences in the determinants affecting the injury severities among helmeted and non-helmeted motorcyclists in motorcycle crashes caused by overspeeding behavior, single-vehicle motorcycle crash data in Rawalpindi city for 2017-2019 is collected. Considering three possible crash injury severity outcomes of motorcyclists: fatal injury, severe injury and minor injury, the rider, roadway, environmental, and temporal characteristics are estimated...
March 28, 2024: Traffic Injury Prevention
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38546080/knowledge-about-breast-cancer-and-barriers-to-screening-among-saudi-women-in-al-baha-region
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Ali G Alghamdi, Fatimah Abdulaziz Algharsan, Raghad Abdullah Alzahrani, Raghad Hassan Alghamdi, Abdularahman Awadh Alzahrani, Yousef Khalid Alzahrani, Mohammad Faisal Hussain
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to measure the knowledge about breast cancer and to identify the barriers in screening among Saudi women in the Al-Baha region. To achieve this, a cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 468 women, to assess their understanding of breast cancer and to explore the obstacles they face in accessing breast cancer screening services. METHODS: The cross-sectional study included 468 women from Al Baha, Saudi Arabia, starting from May 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023...
March 1, 2024: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention: APJCP
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38546064/human-papillomavirus-vaccine-awareness-and-acceptability-for-primary-prevention-of-cervical-cancer-in-pakistan-a-cross-sectional-study
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Uzma Shamsi, Fahad Zahid, Ali Bin Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Daniyal Musharraf, Fatima Gauhar, Inaara Akbar, Maryam Sherwani, Waiz Kamran Bhatti, Etisham Ul Haq Chaudhary, Subhan Sadiq, Ayesha Niaz Shaikh, Fareeha Shaikh
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is the most effective option for primary prevention HPV, a well-known cause of cervical cancer.  The objective of the study was to assess awareness of HPV, the acceptability of its vaccine and factors associated with the acceptability among the adult population in Pakistan. MATERIALS & METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult population of Pakistan from January 2022 and March 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, instead of face-to-face interviews, a self-administered questionnaire was developed and distributed through Google Forms...
March 1, 2024: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention: APJCP
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38545675/vaccine-hesitancy-in-south-tyrol-a-narrative-review-of-insights-and-strategies-for-public-health-improvement
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Christian J Wiedermann, Verena Barbieri, Barbara Plagg, Giuliano Piccoliori, Adolf Engl
INTRODUCTION: This review examines vaccine hesitancy in South Tyrol, Italy, a region characterized by cultural and linguistic diversity. The critical need for vaccination to control infectious diseases contrasts with the region's low vaccination rates, which pose a significant public health challenge. METHODS: Based on literature, reports, and studies, we used PubMed, Embase, and Google Scholar to explore vaccine hesitancy in South Tyrol. It emphasizes the analysis of historical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors, and focuses on quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to understand the roots of vaccine hesitancy...
March 28, 2024: Annali di Igiene: Medicina Preventiva e di Comunità
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38545524/attitude-towards-the-mentally-ill-among-accredited-social-health-activist-asha-workers-in-the-ahmedabad-city-of-gujarat
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Hardik V Patel, Kalpesh J Ilasariya, Vaishal N Vora, Lakdawala Bhaveshkumar M
BACKGROUND: The community misunderstands mental illness, resulting in stigmatizing attitudes toward persons with mental illness. High mental health literacy (MHL) among Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers can help spread mental health awareness to the community. The study aimed to assess the attitudes of ASHA workers toward the mentally ill. METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among ASHA workers in the city of Ahmedabad using the Community Attitude toward Mentally Ill (CAMI) scale - Gujarati version...
November 2023: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38545159/sociodemographic-and-geographic-disparities-in-covid-19-booster-vaccination-in-nueces-county-texas-usa
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Yuxia Huang, Jim Lee, Lei Jin, Md Mahabubur Rahman, Ana Guerrero, Meng Zhao, Kyoung Lee
OBJECTIVE: This paper explores sociodemographic determinants and geographic disparities in COVID-19 booster uptake among fully vaccinated adults in Nueces County, Texas, USA with a population of over 353,000. METHODS: A logistic generalized additive model was applied to analyze 184,252 official vaccination records of fully vaccinated adults over the period between December 2020 and August 2022. An individual's odds in receiving a booster shot were estimated with a host of sociodemographic characteristics as predictors...
March 30, 2024: Heliyon
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38545124/rapid-operationalization-of-covid-19-immunization-clinics-with-medical-and-physician-assistant-students-serving-as-vaccinators
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Robert D Bradshaw, Cynthia C Romero, Jovanna A Tracz, Lydia Lukomski, Julie L Stoner, Shambhawi Thakur, Michael A Wilson
INTRODUCTION: In anticipation of institutional and community-wide COVID-19 immunization clinics, an educational program for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines was developed, collaborating with the Virginia Department of Health to train doctor of medicine and physician assistant students to serve as vaccinators. Faculty and students also worked with state legislatures to propose and enact a bill that would enable such students to vaccinate patients. METHODS: Between January 2021 and August 2022, 263 student volunteers completed 3,685 person-hours, administering 48,279 doses...
June 2024: AJPM Focus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38544784/tensile-and-shear-creep-behavior-of-structural-adhesives-experiments-and-modeling
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Gilda Daissè, Bilen Emek Abali, Roman Wan-Wendner
Structural adhesives characterized a turning point in the post-connection of structural elements due to their excellent performances and ability to transfer stress without losing their integrity. These materials are typically particle-reinforced composites made by a thermoset polymer matrix and fillers. During the in-situ application of this material, the thermal activation of the polymer is typically not possible, leading to an undefined degree of cure and therefore to a variation of the mechanical performance over time...
2024: Appl Compos Mater (Dordr)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38544624/the-impact-of-the-successive-outbreaks-of-covid-19-vaccination-and-physical-activity-on-mental-health-in-the-argentine-population-a-repeated-cross-sectional-study
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Alejo Ramiro Barbuzza, Fabricio Ballarini, Celina Goyeneche, Victoria Reppucci, Pedro Benedetti, Franco Moscato, Jorge H Medina, Cynthia Katche, Diego Moncada, Haydeé Viola
Background and objectives A controversy regarding the duration of generalized anxiety disorders (GAD) and depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic arose, stating that these symptoms last a short time, perhaps a few months, or that they are more persistent over time. After more than three years of the pandemic, this is still a question that requires an answer. The main goal of this work was to record the levels of self-perceived GAD and depression in the Argentine population at several time points during the pandemic to characterize whether they were transient or persisted over the successive waves of contagion...
February 2024: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38544064/lorawan-for-vehicular-networking-field-tests-for-vehicle-to-roadside-communication
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Gabriele Di Renzone, Stefano Parrino, Giacomo Peruzzi, Alessandro Pozzebon, Lorenzo Vangelista
Vehicular wireless networks are one of the most valuable tools for monitoring platforms in the automotive domain. At the same time, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are playing a crucial role in the same framework, allowing users to connect to vehicles in order to gather data related to their working cycle. Such tasks can be accomplished by resorting to either cellular or non-cellular wireless technologies. While the former can ensure low latency but require high running costs, the latter can be employed in quasi-real-time applications but definitely reduce costs...
March 11, 2024: Sensors
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543969/seroprevalence-for-measles-varicella-mumps-and-rubella-in-the-trainee-obstetric-population-a-survey-in-southern-italy
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Brunella Perfetto, Giovanna Paduano, Elena Grimaldi, Vincenza Sansone, Giovanna Donnarumma, Gabriella Di Giuseppe
BACKGROUND: Despite the efforts of the World Health Organization, some childhood viral diseases, for which there is already an effective vaccine, have not yet been eradicated. Among these, we find varicella, mumps, measles, and rubella, which although in most cases have a benign course, can in some cases be responsible for infectious outbreaks, especially in nosocomial settings. The aim of this study was to verify the immunological situation of a cohort of trainee obstetricians in Campania regarding varicella, mumps, measles, and rubella to be used as an example for the evaluation of possible preventive strategies to avoid infectious outbreaks...
March 20, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543966/the-role-of-pharmacists-in-counteracting-vaccine-hesitancy-effectiveness-of-the-2019-carnia-project-in-improving-adherence-to-influenza-vaccination-among-target-population
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Gloria Longobardi, Laura Brunelli, Benedetta Piciocchi, Andrea Morsanutto, Andrea Iob, Flavio Schiava, Claudio Luigi Pancino, Luca Degrassi, Giuseppe Tonutti, Silvio Brusaferro, Luca Arnoldo
Vaccine hesitancy has been included among the top ten threats to global health by the World Health Organization. Pharmacists can play a pivotal role in removing the individual barrier to vaccination, because of the relationship of trust they have with citizens and their ease of access. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a pharmacy-based intervention to support the 2019 influenza vaccination campaign conducted in the Carnia district through one-to-one counseling. We analyzed data collected by pharmacists between 22 October 2019 and 20 January 2020, and trends in vaccination adherence in the context of the Local Health Authority and the entire province of Udine since 2016...
March 20, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543957/determinants-of-an-hiv-preventive-vaccine-among-a-highly-vulnerable-population-african-american-men-who-have-sex-with-men
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Mia Ann Xu, Jasmin Choi, Joshua G Rosenberger, Rick S Zimmerman, Ralph DiClemente
African American men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately impacted by HIV and may benefit from the development of an HIV vaccine. African American MSM are adversely affected by discrimination as a function of both their race and sexual behaviors. This may further increase the challenges associated with persuading them to adopt an HIV vaccine. Developing a knowledge base characterizing African American MSM HIV vaccine perceptions, attitudes, and concerns may help strengthen how healthcare providers and other health stakeholders describe and discuss the advent of an HIV vaccine...
March 18, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543951/psychosocial-factors-influencing-parents-acceptance-of-covid-19-vaccination-for-their-children-an-italian-cross-sectional-study
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Miriam Capasso, Marcella Bianchi, Daniela Caso
Vaccine hesitancy poses a significant threat to the health of individuals across all age groups, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this cross-sectional study, an extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was applied to investigate psychosocial variables predicting intention to vaccinate children under 12 against COVID-19 in a sample of 420 Italian parents (Mean age = 40.4, SD = 5.9; Women = 78.1%). Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that, among the TPB variables, cognitive attitude, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predicted parents' vaccination intention...
March 17, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543948/estimating-the-impact-of-vaccination-campaigns-on-measles-transmission-in-somalia
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Niket Thakkar, Ali Haji Adam Abubakar, Mukhtar Shube, Mustafe Awil Jama, Mohamed Derow, Philipp Lambach, Hossam Ashmony, Muhammad Farid, So Yoon Sim, Patrick O'Connor, Anna Minta, Anindya Sekhar Bose, Patience Musanhu, Quamrul Hasan, Naor Bar-Zeev, Sk Md Mamunur Rahman Malik
Somalia is a complex and fragile setting with a demonstrated potential for disruptive, high-burden measles outbreaks. In response, since 2018, Somalian authorities have partnered with UNICEF and the WHO to implement measles vaccination campaigns across the country. In this paper, we create a Somalia-specific model of measles transmission based on a comprehensive epidemiological dataset including case-based surveillance, vaccine registries, and serological surveys. We use this model to assess the impact of these campaign interventions on Somalian's measles susceptibility, showing, for example, that across the roughly 10 million doses delivered, 1 of every 5 immunized a susceptible child...
March 16, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543931/influenza-vaccine-uptake-in-italy-the-2022-2023-seasonal-influenza-vaccination-campaign-in-italy-an-update-from-the-obvious-project
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Angelo Capodici, Aurelia Salussolia, Giusy La Fauci, Zeno Di Valerio, Marco Montalti, Anna Odone, Claudio Costantino, Heidi J Larson, Julie Leask, Jacopo Lenzi, Lamberto Manzoli, Davide Gori, On Behalf Of The Obvious Board
Influenza is a significant public health concern, with Italy being profoundly impacted annually. Despite extensive vaccination campaigns and cooperative initiatives between the Public Health Departments of Local Healthcare Authorities and family physicians, low vaccine uptake rates persist. This study builds upon the OBVIOUS project, providing an updated picture of influenza vaccine uptake in Italy through a representative sample. A cross-sectional computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) survey of 10,001 Italian citizens was conducted between 31 March and 5 June 2023...
March 12, 2024: Vaccines
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38543929/evaluation-of-two-vaccines-against-foot-and-mouth-disease-used-in-transcaucasian-countries-by-small-scale-immunogenicity-studies-conducted-in-georgia-azerbaijan-and-armenia
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Efrem Alessandro Foglia, Tengiz Chaligava, Tamilla Aliyeva, Satenik Kharatyan, Vito Tranquillo, Carsten Pötzsch, Cornelis van Maanen, Fabrizio Rosso, Santina Grazioli, Emiliana Brocchi
In countries endemic for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), routine or emergency vaccinations are strategic tools to control the infection. According to the WOAH/FAO guidelines, a prior estimation of vaccine effectiveness is recommendable to optimize control programs. This study reports the results of a small-scale immunogenicity study performed in Transcaucasian Countries. Polyvalent vaccines, including FMDV serotypes O, A (two topotypes) and Asia1 from two different manufacturers, were evaluated in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia...
March 12, 2024: Vaccines
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