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Preprint CASE REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0338.v1

Seeking Social Connection and Knowledge as a Minimally Verbal Autistic Male with Intellectual Disability

Aysha Khan, Catherine L. Caldwell-Harris

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Profound autism; social connection; special interests; cognition; adults; sociality

Online: 6 March 2024 (13:57:07 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0359.v1

Malaria Vaccine Introduction in Cameroon: Early Results 30 Days into the Rollout

Shalom Tchofke Ndoula, Franck Mboussou, Andreas Ateke Njoh, Raoul Nembot, Simon Franky Baonga, Arnaud Njinkeu, Joseph Biey, Mohamed Kaba, Adidja Amani, Bridget Farham, Jean-Christian Kouontchou, Christian Armel Kouakam, Konstantin Volkmann, Hilaire Dadjo, Phanuel Habimana, Benido Impouma

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Malaria vaccine; Cameroon; new vaccine introduction; Africa.

Online: 6 March 2024 (12:07:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0358.v1

The Role of Diet and Physical Activity in Shaping COVID-19 Severity: Design, Validation, and Application of a Retrospective Questionnaire

Francisco Vásquez-Aguilar, Marcela de Jesús Vergara-Jiménez, Oscar G. Figueroa-Salcido, Jesús G. Arámburo-Gálvez, Feliznando Isidro Cárdenas-Torres, Noé Ontiveros, Erika Martínez-López, Elisa Barrón-Cabrera

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: COVID-19; physical activity; diet; lifestyle; questionnaire

Online: 6 March 2024 (11:42:11 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0302.v1

IL-10 and IL-1β Serum Levels, Genetic Variants, and Metabolic Syndrome: Insights into Older Adults' Clinical Characteristics

Renata de Souza Freitas, Calliandra Maria De Souza Silva, Caroline Caroline Ferreira Fratelli, Luciano Ramos de Lima, Marina Morato Stival, Silvana Schwerz Funghetto, Izabel Cristina Rodrigues da Silva, Rosângela Vieira de Andrade

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome; Interlekine-10; Interlekine-1β ; older population; IL10 rs1800890; IL1B rs1143627

Online: 6 March 2024 (11:09:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1758.v2

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Oral Cholera Vaccine Hesitancy in a Cholera Endemic Country, the Democratic Republic of Congo

Arsene Daniel Nyalundja, Patrick Musole Bugeme, Alain Balola Ntaboba, Victoire Urbain Hatu’m, Guillaume Shamamba Ashuza, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Duduzile Ndwandwe, Chinwe Iwu-Jaja, Charles Shey Wiysonge, Patrick D.M.C. Katoto

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: non-COVID-19 vaccine; Vibrio cholerae; Misinformation; South Kivu; Immunization

Online: 6 March 2024 (07:19:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0273.v1

Introducing ‘Ngaruroro’, a New Model for Understanding Māori Wellbeing

Finley Ngarangi Johnson, Priscilla M Wehi, Tia Neha, Mike Ross, Veronica Thompson, Stephanie Tibble, Natasha Tassell-Matamua, Kevin Shedlock, Ririwai Fox, Zachary Penman, Tyler Ritchie, Taylor Winter, Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle, Paul Jose

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Māori; Kaupapa Māori; Māori wellbeing; indigenous health; indigenous wellbeing; qualitative re-search; thematic analysis

Online: 6 March 2024 (05:12:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0279.v1

Assessing the Impact of a Health Education Anti-smoking Program for Students: A Follow-Up Investigation

Maria Angeli, Mary Hassandra, Charalampos Krommidas, Ioannis Morres, Yannis Theodorakis

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: adolescents; smoking; education; intervention; prevention; Theory of Planned Behavior; life-skills

Online: 6 March 2024 (05:08:17 CET)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v2

The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students

Johanna Schmickler, Rebecca Robbins, Pallas Snider Ziporyn, Stuart Quan

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: sleep hygiene; sleep behavior; college students; sleep education program

Online: 6 March 2024 (04:49:17 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0175.v1

Is There an Association between Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure and the Risk of Wheezing among Rural and Urban Preschool Children in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa?

Rodney Mudau, Joyce Shirinde, Kuku Voyi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Environmental tobacco smoke exposure; The risk of wheezing; Poor air quality; Preschool children

Online: 6 March 2024 (04:12:03 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0249.v1

Development of a Conversion Table to Link Clinical Scale Scores to ICF Qualifiers: Insights from a Survey of Healthcare Professionals

Shu Umemori, Mao Ogawa, Shin Yamada, Masayo Komatsu, Emiko Oikawa, Yasuyo Okamoto, Masaki Katoh, Tomohide Shirasaka, Kagari Abiko, Shigehiro Moriizumi, Yuichiro Matsuo, Harukazu Tohyama, Masahiko Mukaino

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: ICF; Qualifiers; functioning

Online: 5 March 2024 (13:51:15 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0183.v1

Outcomes Addressed by Whole-Body Electromyostimulation and Belt Electrode-Skeletal Muscle Electrical Stimulation Trials in Middle Aged to Older Adults – an Evidence Map

Yen Hai Le, Daniel Schoene, Matthias Kohl, Simon Von Stengel, Michael Uder, Wolfgang Kemmler

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: whole-body electrostimulation; electromyostimulation; health; fitness; function; health

Online: 5 March 2024 (10:57:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0246.v1

Regional Health Divides: Understanding Inequities in Late Diagnosis of HIV in Tajikistan

Kamiar Alaei, Brian Kwan, Hamid R. Torabzadeh, Adebimpe O. Akinwalere, Sattorov S. Saydamirovich, Gafur Mohsinzoda, Arash Alaei

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: HIV detection; HIV testing; Tajikistan; Central Asia; regional disparities; rural areas; gender disparities; age; COVID-19; case study

Online: 5 March 2024 (10:51:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0192.v1

Correlating Quantitative and Genomic SARS-CoV-2 Wastewater Data with Clinical Metrics in Metropolitan Perth, Western Australia

Jake Gazeley, Terence Lee, Daniel R Knight, Alexander Shivarev, Cameron Gordon, David Speers, Dylan D Barth, Jelena Maticevic, Meredith Hodge, Paul Armstrong, Paul Knight, Sandra Sjollema, Avram Levy

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Wastewater-based epidemiology; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; surveillance system; correlation analysis; genomics

Online: 5 March 2024 (09:07:35 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0216.v1

Human Health Impacts of Urban Air Pollution in Cameroon

Angyiba Serge Andigema, NGNOTOUOM NGNOKAM Tania Cyrielle

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Cameroon; Air pollution; Urbanization; Health impacts; Government measures

Online: 5 March 2024 (06:39:40 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0223.v1

Dietary Habits and Caries Prevalence in Older Adults. A Review

Grigoria Gkavela, Eftychia Pappa, Christos Rahiotis, Panagiota Mitrou

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: diet; elderly; carries; root caries

Online: 5 March 2024 (06:35:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0158.v1

Homeostasis Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance Mediates the Positive Association of Triglycerides with Diabetes

Yutang Wang, Yan Fang, MICHAL VRABLIK

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: insulin resistance; lipoprotein; diabetes; mediation analysis

Online: 5 March 2024 (05:54:09 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0240.v1

An Investigative Analysis of Therapeutic Strategies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Examination of 23 Biopsy-Confirmed Cases Emphasizing the Significance of Histopathological Insights

Mugur Cristian Grasu, Radu Dumitru, Anca Zgura, Letitia Toma, Laura Iliescu, Cosmin Baciu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: cancer; hepatocellular; biopsy; alpha-fetoprotein; immune checkpoint inhibitor

Online: 5 March 2024 (05:43:36 CET)

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Background: The Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) combines standardized terminology with a classification system for imaging findings in patients with HCC, therefore rendering diagnostic biopsy unnecessary in many cases. This retrospective study included 23 patients with a biopsy diagnosis of HCC, performed either before or after local interventional procedures, in order to evaluate the histopathologic changes induced by previous procedures and their potential influence on the response to immune therapy. Material and Methods: The study encompassed a cohort of patients diagnosed with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Diagnosis was established through contrast-enhanced computer tomography or magnetic resonance imaging that identified LI-RADS-5 nodules in conjunction with historical liver disease and elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels, or through histological examination confirming positivity for glypican3, heat shock protein70, and glutamine synthetase. The study detailed the liver disease etiology, LI-RADS scores, characteristics and dimensions of HCC nodules, serum AFP concentrations, Edmondson-Steiner grading, and the expression of programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) in the tumor cells. Results: Among the study's cohort of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) patients, a portion had not received any prior treatments, while the remainder experienced local HCC recurrence following trans-arterial chemoembolization or radiofrequency ablation. Observations indicated elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels in those who had not undergone any previous interventions, showing statistical significance. The Edmondson-Steiner classification predominantly identified grade III differentiation across patients, irrespective of their treatment history. Furthermore, an increase in intra-tumoral programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression was noted in patients who had not been subjected to previous therapies. Conclusion: Liver biopsy offers valuable insights for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), assisting in the tailoring of immune therapy strategies, particularly in cases of recurrence following prior local interventions.

Preprint TECHNICAL NOTE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0170.v1

Analysis of Intensity Limits for Light Emitting Diodes Used in Toys and Consequences for Children's Visual Health

Christophe Martinsons, Olivier Enouf, Francine Behar-Cohen, Alicia Torriglia, Francoise Vienot, Dina Attia

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: LED, toys, optical safety, photobiology, retina, glare, macular injury, blue light hazard

Online: 4 March 2024 (15:51:27 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0091.v1

Effectiveness of Using AI Driven Hotspot Mapping for Active Case Finding of Tuberculosis in South-Western Nigeria

Abiola Alege, Sumbul Hashmi, Rupert Eneogu, Vincent Meurrens, Anne-Laure Budts, Michael Pedro, Olugbenga Daniel, Omokhoudu Idogho, Austin Ihesie, Matthys Gerhardus Potgieter, Obioma Chijioke Akaniro, Omoshalewa Oyelaran, Mensah Olalekan Charles, Aderonke Agbaje

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Hotspots; Tuberculosis; Mapping; Modelling; Artificial Intelligence

Online: 4 March 2024 (10:36:59 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0113.v1

Exploring the Nexus between Dental Stem Cells and Maternal Oral Health during Pregnancy: What We Know and What We Don't

Aida Meto, Ana Sula, Samuele Peppoloni, Agron Meto, Elisabetta Blasi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Dental stem cells; maternal oral health; pregnancy; oral microbiota; regenerative potential; hormonal changes; preventive strategies

Online: 4 March 2024 (05:59:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0040.v1

Association Between Planetary Health Diet with Regular Consumption of Breakfast and a Well-Balanced Diet: A Cross-sectional Analysis in Japanese Male Undergraduates

Etsuko Kibayashi, Makiko Nakade

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Japanese male undergraduates; planetary health diet; eating breakfast; healthy diets; dietary quality; health behaviour

Online: 4 March 2024 (01:26:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0037.v1

Enhancing Healthcare Workforce Stability and Performance: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Relational Coordination Survey

Christian J. Wiedermann, Verena Barbieri, Adolf Engl, Giuliano Piccoliori

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: relational coordination; healthcare teamwork; communication dynamics; professional group interaction; cross-sectional survey

Online: 1 March 2024 (11:25:57 CET)

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Understanding the dynamics of teamwork and communication among healthcare professionals is crucial in the face of evolving healthcare challenges. This study assessed relational coordination among healthcare professionals in the South Tyrolean healthcare system in Italy, focusing on communication and teamwork dynamics in a cross-sectional survey. Using the validated Relational Coordination Survey (RCS) instrument and 525 completed online responses, the questionnaire aimed to understand the implications of different levels of relational coordination ratings by general practitioners, hospital physicians, nurses, and administrative personnel (response rate 26%). The demographics of the participants revealed a predominance of female professionals (64%), with an average age of 50 and 18 years of service. The resulting RCS scores varied significantly across professional groups, with nurses reporting the highest within-group scores, indicating moderate coordination, and administrators reporting the lowest scores, reflecting areas of weak coordination. Between-group relational coordination was generally perceived as weak across professional groups, with the least weakness observed between general practitioners and nurses. German or Italian language and health district affiliation emerged as significant factors influencing relational coordination ratings, highlighting the need for differentiated understanding and strategies in multilingual and diverse regional settings. Assessments of interdisciplinary feedback and referral practices highlight the variation in teamwork and communication weaknesses and underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve relational coordination. This study provides insights into the complexity of relational dynamics in health care settings. It suggests that improving relational coordination through tailored strategies could significantly improve team effectiveness, quality of patient care, and overall system efficiency.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0003.v1

Work and environmental factors on job burnout: A cross-sectional study among doctors for sustainable work

Fulvio Plescia, Ginevra Malta, Stefania Zerbo, Maria Gabriella Verso, Serena Matera, Alenka Skerjanc, Emanuele Cannizzaro

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Sustainable work; work environment; public health; healthcare prevention; occupational risk

Online: 1 March 2024 (09:43:41 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1758.v1

COVID‐19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Oral Cholera Vaccine Hesitancy in a Cholera Endemic Country, the Democratic Republic of Congo

Arsene Daniel Nyalundja, Patrick Musole Bugeme, Alain Balola Ntaboba, Victoire Urbain Hatu’m, Guillaume Shamamba Ashuza, Jacques Lukenze Tamuzi, Duduzile Ndwandwe, Chinwe Iwu-Jaja, Charles Shey Wiysonge, Patrick D.M.C. Katoto

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: non-COVID-19 vaccine; Vibrio cholerae; Misinformation; South Kivu; Immunization

Online: 1 March 2024 (08:19:57 CET)

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Vaccine hesitancy is one of the greatest health issues worldwide. The recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was marked by substantial levels of vaccine hesitancy, especially in low- and middle-income countries. COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its enablers would shape community uptake of non-covid vaccines such as oral cholera vaccine (OCV) in the post-covid era. This study assessed the impact of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its drivers on OCV hesitancy in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). We conducted a community cross-sectional survey from 1st to 31st March 2022 in Bukavu, South-Kivu, eastern DRC. The survey included characteristics, intention to take OCV and COVID-19 when available, reasons for COVID-19 hesitancy, and thinking and feeling about COVID-19 vaccines. Poisson regression analyses were performed. Of the 1708 respondents, median age 38 years (interquartile range, 26-54), 54.34% males, 84.66% and 77.57% were hesitant to take OCV alone or both OCV and COVID-19, respectively. Being hesitant to COVID-19 increased by 12% the likelihood of being hesitant to OCV (crude prevalence ratio, [cPR]=1.12, 95%CI[1.03-1.21]). Independent sociodemographic predictors of OCV hesitancy were living in semi-urban areas (adjusted PR[aPR]=1.10, 95%CI[1.03-1.12]) and religious acceptance of vaccines (aPR=1.06, 95%CI[1.02-1.12]). Further, concern about safety (aPR=1.05, 95%CI[1.01-1.11]), effects (aPR=1.06, 95%CI[1.01-1.12]), and poor knowledge (aPR=1.07, 95%CI[1.01-1.14]). COVID-19 vaccines significantly increased the likelihood of OCV hesitancy, whereas thinking that COVID-19 could be prevented by vaccination reduced the odds of hesitancy by about 24% (aPR=0.76, 95%CI[0.62-0.93]). In this cholera endemic region, we found a high rate of OCV with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and its drivers exhibiting a significant domino effect on the uptake of OCV. Addressing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and misinformation through community-based health literacy interventions would likely improve the introduction of novel non-COVID-19 vaccines in COVID-19 endemic era.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0024.v1

Occupational Exposure to Antineoplastic Drugs among Healthcare Workers: A Literature Review

Myanna Charles

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: hedging; transaction costs; dynamic programming; risk management; post-decision state variable

Online: 1 March 2024 (07:58:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0022.v1

Can Music Reduce Stress and Anxiety in the Operating Room Team? An Observational Study

Ivan Rubbi, Anna Roveri, Gianandrea Pasquinelli, Claudia Cadas, Maicol Carvello, Roberto Lupo, Elsa Vitale, Luana Conte, Petia Di Lorenzo, Nicola Sangiorgi, Valeria Cremonini

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Music; Stress; Anxiety; Operating Room

Online: 1 March 2024 (07:45:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202403.0004.v1

“You can be as vigilant as you can, yet they make their way in”: A Descriptive Study of Parent and Caregiver Perspectives towards Keeping Children Safe from Button Batteries.

Anna M. Girardi, David N Long, Gavin Austin

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Caregiver; ingestion injury; children; prevention; button batteries

Online: 1 March 2024 (07:39:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1752.v1

International Students in Israel during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk and Protective Factors for Depression, Need of Help, and Seeking Help from the University

Rami Benbenishty, Ruth Pat-Horenczyk, Miriam Schiff

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: international students; Israel; depression; need for help; COVID-19

Online: 29 February 2024 (20:16:37 CET)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1644.v1

The Impact of an Online Sleep Education Program (Sleep 101) on Sleep Hygiene and Sleep Behavior in College Students

Johanna Schmickler, Rebecca Robbins, Pallas Snider Ziporyn, Stuart Quan

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: sleep hygiene; sleep behavior; college students; sleep education program

Online: 29 February 2024 (16:54:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1739.v1

Fasting Triglycerides in the Upper Normal Range Are Independently Associated with an Increased Risk of Diabetes Mortality

Yutang Wang

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: triglyceride; diabetes; hypertension; cardiovascular disease; survival

Online: 29 February 2024 (12:53:36 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1647.v1

Study on the Mechanical and Aging Properties of an Antibacterial Composite Resin Loaded with Fluoride‐Doped Nano‐Zirconia Fillers

Liyuan Zheng, Yi Zhang, Yuming Bai, Qianju Wu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Composite resin; Nano-zirconia fillers; Fluoride-releasing; Antibacterial property; Aging test

Online: 29 February 2024 (08:09:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1639.v1

The level of agreement between self-assessments and expert assessments of melanocytic nevus counts: Findings from an evaluation of 4548 blinded double assessments

Olaf Gefeller, Isabelle Kaiser, Emily M. Brockmann, Wolfgang Uter, Annette B. Pfahlberg

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: cutaneous melanoma; screening; melanocytic nevus; self-counting; eye color

Online: 28 February 2024 (16:03:39 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1658.v1

Body Composition and Nutritional Status in a Group of University Students

Stela-Gabriela Jelea, Oana-Corina Jelea, Marian Jelea

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: students; body composition; nutritional status, constitutional index

Online: 28 February 2024 (15:30:37 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1636.v1

Exploring Entrepreneurial Attitudes among Sports Domain Students: A Comparative Analysis of Transition Perspectives and Challenges

Valentina Ștefănică, Vasile Emil Ursu, Gina Gogean Groza, Raul Ioan Muntean, Gheorghe Cristian Dragoș, Daniel Roșu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Perceptions; Integration; Survey; Analysis; Results

Online: 28 February 2024 (13:46:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1612.v1

Building a Minimal Long-Term-Follow-Up Data Set for Newborn Screening

Yvonne Kellar-Guenther, Lauren Barringer, Katherine Raboin, Ginger Nichols, Kathy YF Chou, Kathy Nguyen, Amy R Burke, Sandy Fawbush, Joyal B Meyer, Morna Dorsey, Amy Brower, Kee Chan, Mei Lietsch, Jennifer Taylor, Michele Caggana, Marci K Sontag

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: newborn screening; public health; equity; long-term follow-up data

Online: 28 February 2024 (08:08:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1607.v1

Bioaerosol Exposure during Sorting of Municipal Solid, Commercial and Industrial Waste: Concentration Levels, Size Distribution, and Biodiversity of Airborne Fungal

Philippe Duquenne, Xavier Simon, Catherine Coulais, Véronique Koehler, Jodelle Degois, Brigitte Facon

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: airborne fungi; bioaerosol; household waste sorting; biodiversity; size distribution; ambient concentration

Online: 28 February 2024 (08:07:03 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1601.v1

Transmission Modelling for Human Schistosomiasis Incorporating Vaccination: Guiding Decision- and Policymaking

Ursula Panzner

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Schistosoma; schistosomiasis; transmission dynamics; prediction; simulation; vaccination; policymaking

Online: 28 February 2024 (03:15:44 CET)

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Schistosomiasis, acquired by skin-penetrating cercariae of dioecious digenean schistosomes during freshwater contact, afflicts nearly 260 and 440 million people with active infections and residual morbidity, respectively; about 10 million women at reproductive age contract schistosomiasis during gestation every year. Acute schistosomiasis is characterized by pre-patent pro-inflammatory CD4+ T-helper 1 or CD4+ Th1/T-helper 17 reactivity against immature schistosomulae. Chronic schistosomiasis is dominated by post-patent anti-inflammatory CD4+ T-helper 2 reactivity against ova epitopes; flukes co-exist in immunocompetent definitive hosts as they are capable of evading their defense mechanisms. Preventive measures should be complemented by vaccination, inducing long-term protection against transmission, infection, and disease recurrence, given the latest advancements in schistosomal vaccines. Transmission models incorporating vaccination available in PubMed, Embase and Web of Science up to December 31, 2023 are presented. Besides conceptual model differences, predictions meant to guide decision- and policymaking reveal continued worm harboring facilitating transmission besides residual infections, and increased susceptibility to re-infection and rebound morbidity, both shifted to later life stages following the intervention. Consequently, a vaccination schedule is pivotal considering the optimal age for initial immunization, i.e., pre-schoolchildren or schoolchildren, in a cohort-based or population-based manner while incorporating potential non-adherers promoting ongoing transmission; longevity over magnitude of vaccine protection to antigenic schistosomal moieties is crucial including accounting for existing pre-acquired immunity from natural exposure, in utero priming besides herd immunity, and induced by chemotherapy. Combining as one multi-component approach long-term effects of vaccination with short-term effects of chemotherapy as regular repeated vaccine-linked therapy in contrast to a single-component intervention seems most promising for achieving WHO’s endpoints of transmission elimination and morbidity control.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1562.v1

A Pilot Study of SATELLITE Education on Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence toward Assessing and Caring for Female Victims of Sexual Violence

Ratchneewan Ross, Francine Hebert Sheppard, Monir M Almotairy, Joelle Hirst, Marjorie Jenkins

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Sexual violence; screening; care guide; feasibility; acceptability; efficacy; knowledge; confidence; pilot study

Online: 28 February 2024 (03:14:26 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1504.v1

The Development and Testing of the Hippocratic Heart Failure Self-care Scale

Hero Brokalaki, ANASTASIA A CHATZIEFSTRATIOU, Nikolaos V. Fotos, Athina Patelarou, Konstantinos Giakoumidakis

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: self-care; self-management; heart failure; validation; scale development

Online: 27 February 2024 (12:39:05 CET)

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Preprint BRIEF REPORT | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1536.v1

User Manual for Coping Strategies Inventory Short Form (CSI-SF) -The Jackson Heart Study

Clifton Addison, Brenda Jenkins, Monique White

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Jackson Heart Study; Coping; Validity; Reliability; CSI-SF Manual; African Americans

Online: 27 February 2024 (12:37:47 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1532.v1

Rabies Realities: Navigating Barriers to Rabies Control in Rural Zambia—A Case Study of Manyinga and Mwansabombwe Districts

Muma Chipo Misapa, Walter Muleya, Eugene C. Bwalya, Ladslav Moonga, Josiah Zimba, Emmanual S Kabwali, Mwenya Silombe, Edgar Chilanzi Mulwanda, Christopher Mulenga

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Rabies; Prevention; control; vaccination; barriers; determinants

Online: 27 February 2024 (12:21:24 CET)

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Rabies persists as a longstanding issue in Zambia, despite being preventable. The current control measures, including dog vaccination, population control, and movement restriction, guided by ‘The Control of Dogs Act Chapter 247 of the Laws of Zambia’, have not yielded the desired impact in many areas of the country including Manyinga and Mwansabombwe districts. These two districts continue to report low dog vaccination rates, unrestricted dog movements, and escalating cases of animal and human rabies, along with dog bites. Aligned with global aspirations to achieve zero human rabies cases by 2030, this study scrutinizes the determinants and obstacles hampering the execution of rabies control initiatives in Manyinga and Mwansabombwe. Spanning approximately 11 months, this cross-sectional study gathered pre- and post-vaccination data from 301 households in Manyinga and 100 households in Mwansabombwe. Questionnaires probed knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to rabies prevention and control. A transect survey, key informant interviews, and assessment of rabies vaccination and dog bite records complemented the data collection. Findings revealed that 88% of respondents from both districts possessed knowledge about rabies, confirming affected species and transmission. Moreover, 76.8% in Manyinga and 88.6% in Mwansabombwe were acquainted with rabies prevention and control methods. Concerning dog owners, 89% were aware of rabies, 66% understood its prevention and control, and the majority identified bites as the primary mode of transmission. Vaccination coverage stood at 64% in Manyinga and 21% in Mwansabombwe. Notably, education and occupation exhibited a positive significant association with rabies knowledge. In terms of dog bite cases, Manyinga recorded 538 dog bite cases from 2017 to June 2022 while Mwansabombwe recorded 81 dog bite and 23 jackal bite cases from 2021 to June 2022. The study underscores critical knowledge gaps in rural areas and emphasizes the imperative for enhanced public education and awareness programs, improved rabies surveillance, free mass vaccination campaigns, and community engagement to augment vaccination coverage and knowledge about rabies.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1498.v1

Maria Francesca Cattaneo Della Volta, Federica Vallone, Maria Clelia Zurlo

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; University Students; Post-pandemic Mental Disorders; Covid-19 Related Stressors; Psychophysical Health Outcomes; Repeated Cross-Sectional Study

Online: 27 February 2024 (10:31:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1520.v1

Self-medication practices among adult population in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

Nitai Roy, Md. Nazrul Islam, Md. Shahjalal, Aysha Siddiky, Sultan Mahmud Imran, Md. Aktarujjaman, Md. Mobarak Hossain, Bryan T. Rogers, Kamal Krishna Biswas, Ekhtear Hossain

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Self-medication; Prevalence; Risk factors; Bangladesh

Online: 27 February 2024 (09:21:32 CET)

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Background: The practice of self-medication is common worldwide and is an important component of medical self-care. However, the practice can be dangerous and is linked to various risks for the patients and the entire community. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with self-medication among Bangladeshi adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted between April and June 2021 among Bangladeshi adults (aged >19 years) using convenient sampling. A total of 1320 data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a standardized questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with self-medication practice (SMP). Results: Overall, 41% of adults in our survey reported SMP. The most common illnesses that prompted SMP were common cold/flu (66.4%), gastric problems (65%), and headache (64.4%). The most frequent reasons for SMP were to get better services (30.59%), perceive SMP without side effects (23.28%), and save time with effectiveness (14.56%). Potential risk factors included 10 years (AOR = 1.91; 95% CI: 1.04 - 3.50) and >12 years of schooling (AOR = 5.03; 95% CI: 2.27 - 11.15), being a businessman (AOR = 4.64; 95% CI: 1.74 - 12.37), having ≤6 family members (AOR = 2.13; 95% CI: 1.40 - 3.24), being a member of a social group (AOR = 1.53; 95% CI: 1.10 - 2.12), a health status check after every six months (AOR = 1.52; 95% CI: 1.08 - 2.13), and current ill-health (AOR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.06 - 1.87). Protective factors identified included ≤30 years of age (AOR = 0.40; 95% CI: 0.17 - 0.93), and practice of modern (AOR = 0.39; 95% CI: 0.22- 0.69) and herbal (AOR = 0.45; 95% CI: 0.21- 0.97) healing types. Conclusion: More than one-third of the study participants reported practicing self-medication. Increasing the community’s awareness of the extreme consequences of SMP and not just the average experience might sway individuals away from SMP, and implementing strict jurisdiction could be a way to minimize the SMP.

Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1492.v1

Aligning Behaviour with Physiology: The Potential of Time‐Restricted Eating for Rural Obesity Control

Hilmi Sulaiman Rathomi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: circadian rhythm; obesity; rural; time-restricted eating

Online: 27 February 2024 (08:00:20 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1488.v1

Residential Greenness, Lifestyle and Vitamin D: A Longitudinal Cohort of South Asian Origin and Caucasian Ethnicity Women Living in the South of the UK

Keila Valente de Souza Santana, Helena Ribeiro, Andrea Darling, Israel Henrique Ribeiro Rios, Susan Lanham-New

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Vitamin D, Ultraviolet radiation, Residential greenness, Ethnicity, Parathyroid hormone.

Online: 26 February 2024 (15:50:51 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1483.v1

Emotional States and Suicidal Ideation among Adolescents

Angel Belzunegui-Eraso, Anna Sánchez Aragón, Inma Pastor-Gosálbez, Francesc Valls-Fonayet, Verónica Díaz-Moreno, Jorge De Andrés-Sánchez

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Adolescents; Suicidal ideation; Emotional distress; Self-esteem; Gender.

Online: 26 February 2024 (15:28:20 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1479.v1

Global, Regional, and National Prevalence of Chlamydiosis in Small Ruminants: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Rebeca Castro-Flores, Soila M. Gaxiola, Efren Diaz-Aparicio, Miguel A. Rodriguez-Gaxiola, Arnulfo Montero--Pardo, Idalia Enriquez-Verdugo, Nohemi Castro del Campo, Milad Bradi, Pavel E. Hernandez-Carreño, Diana Z. Velazquez, Carlos Lizarraga, Gerardo Avila-Butron, Enrique J. Delgado-Suarez, Armando Ramirez-Valdez, Daniel Diaz

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Enzootic abortion of small ruminants; pathogenic bacteria; chlamydiosis; reproductive failure; zoonosis.

Online: 26 February 2024 (15:26:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1453.v1

SARS-CoV-2 Neutralizing Antibodies in Three African Countries Following Multiple Distinct Immune Challenges

Diary Juliannie Ny Mioramalala, Rila Ratovoson, Paul Alain Tagnouokam-Ngoupo, Hermine Abessolo Abessolo, Joseph Marie Mindimi Nkodo, Georges Bouting Mayaka, Pierre Claude Tsoungui Atangana, Fanirisoa Randrianarisaona, Pulchérie Pélembi, Romaric Nzoumbou-Boko, Cathy Sandra Goimelle Coti-Reckoundji, Alexandre Manirakiza, Anjanirina Rahantamalala, Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana, Mathurin Cyrille Tejiokem, Matthieu Schoenhals

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Neutralizing antibodies, natural infection, vaccination, healthcare worker, COVID-19

Online: 26 February 2024 (12:57:53 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1450.v1

EASY-NET Program: Effectiveness of an Audit and Feedback Intervention in the Emergency Care for Acute Conditions in Lazio Region

Laura Angelici, Carmen Angioletti, Luigi Pinnarelli, Paola Colais, Antonio Giulio De Belvis, Andriy Melnyk, Emanuele La Gatta, Sara Farchi, Marina Davoli, Nera Agabiti, Anna Acampora

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: acute myocardial infarction; stroke; audit and feedback; emergency networks.

Online: 26 February 2024 (12:43:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1398.v1

Risks of Ecosystems’ Degradation: Portuguese Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health, Hope and Resilient Coping

Rute F. Meneses, Carla Barros, Ana Isabel Sani

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: healthcare professionals; mental health; hope; resilient coping

Online: 26 February 2024 (07:23:55 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1367.v1

Characteristics and Injury Patterns in Traumatic Brain Injury Related to E-scooter Use in Riga, Latvia: Multicenter Case Series

Agnis Saulitis, Evelina Kocane, Julija Dolgopolova, Ritvars Kalnins, Kaspars Auslands, Kristaps Rancans, Egils Valeinis, Andrejs Millers

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: electric scooter; e-scooter; traffic accident; craniofacial trauma; traumatic brain injury; neurosurgery

Online: 25 February 2024 (23:31:46 CET)

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Background and Objectives: In recent years Electronic scooters (E-Scooters) have gained popularity, whether for private use or as a publicly available transportation method. With introduction of these vehicles, reports of E-Scooter related accidents have surged, sparking a public debate and concern. Aim of this study was to analyse epidemiological data, characteristics and severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) related to E-Scooter accidents. Materials and Methods: This retrospective case series evaluated 28 patients who were admitted to three largest neurosurgery clinics in Riga, Latvia between time period from April to October in two separate years – 2022 and 2023 after an E-Scooter related accident. Data were collected on patient demographics, time of the accident, alcohol consumption, helmet use, type of TBI, other related injuries, treatment and assessment at discharge. Results: A total of 28 patients were admitted with TBI related to E-Scooter use, with median age 30 years (Q1-Q3, 20.25-37.25), four individuals under age of 18, majority (64%) were male. In 23 cases the injury mechanism was fall, in 5 cases collision. None were wearing a helmet at time of injury. Alcohol intoxication was evident in over half of the patients (51.5%), with severe intoxication (>1.2ppm) in 75% cases among them. Neurological symptoms upon admission were noted in 50% of cases. All patients had intracranial trauma - 50% brain contusions, 43% traumatic subdural hematoma, almost 30% - epidural hematoma. Craniofacial fractures were evident in 71% of cases, fractures in other parts of body in 3 patients. 6 patients required emergency neurosurgical intervention. Neurological complications were noted in 2 patients, 1 patient died. Conclusions: E-Scooter related accidents result in a significant number of brain and other associated injuries, with notable frequency linked to alcohol influence and lack of helmet use. Prevention campaigns to raise awareness of potential risks and implementation of more strict regulations should be done.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1366.v1

Mapping of Public Approach towards COVID-19 Vaccine for Preparedness and Resilience of Emerging Threats to Facilitate Cross-Country Systematic Roll-Out of Resources

Jaimini Sarkar, Chiradeep Sarkar

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: COVID-19, India, pandemic, viruses, vaccines

Online: 25 February 2024 (23:30:30 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1360.v1

What Are the Best Practices for Nursing Care during Earthquake? A Scoping Review

Sherley Dorothie Pierre, Maíra Catharina Ramos, Helena Eri Shimizu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: nursing care; advanced nursing practice; earthquakes; review

Online: 25 February 2024 (23:29:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1359.v1

Efficacy and Safety of Arterial Embolization for Scapular Metastases

Nicolas Papalexis, Giuliano Peta, Alessandro Marinelli, Costantino Errani, Simone Quarchioni, Maddalena Di Carlo, Marco Miceli, Giancarlo Facchini

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Radiology; Interventional; Bone neoplasms; Metastases; Embolization; Therapeutic; Oncology

Online: 23 February 2024 (09:37:56 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1331.v1

An Insight into Knowledge, Perspective, and Practices of Indian Optometrists Towards Childhood Myopia

Archana Naik, Siddharth K Karthikeyan, Jivitha Jyothi Ramesh, Shwetha Bhaskar, Chinnappa A Ganapathi, Sayantan Biswas

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: childhood myopia; myopia complications; myopia control; optometric practice; barriers; myopia management; clinical decision-making; survey

Online: 23 February 2024 (08:38:15 CET)

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Preprint COMMUNICATION | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1339.v1

Animal Health Discourse during Ecological Crisis in the Media. Lessons Learnt from the Flood in Thessaly from the One Health Perspective

Eleftherios Meletis, Andrzej Jarynowski, Stanislaw Maksymowicz, Polychronis Kostoulas, Vitaly Belik

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: crisis management; veterinary public health; animal health; perception of animals; One Health

Online: 23 February 2024 (08:36:58 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1298.v1

Analysis of Attitudes and Practices towards the Influenza Vaccine in High-Risk Adults in Poland

Dorota Kopciuch, Karolina Hoffmann, Krzysztof Kus, Agnieszka Koligat-Seitz, Piotr Ratajczak, Elżbieta Nowakowska, Anna Paczkowska

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: vaccines; influenza; high-risk groups; attitudes; practice

Online: 23 February 2024 (08:30:56 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1295.v1

Functionality and Usability of mHealth Apps in Patients with Peritoneal Dialysis: A Scoping Review

Shu-Mei Chao, Chao-Kuei Pan, Ming-Ling Wang, Yu-Wen Fang, Shu-Fen Chen

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: mHealth; peritoneal dialysis; functionality; usability

Online: 23 February 2024 (08:28:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1345.v1

Does Obesity Affect the Rate of Force Development in Plantar Flexor Muscles among Older Adults? A Cross-Sectional Study

Hamza Ferhi, Elmoetez Magtouf, Ahmed Attia, Sébastien Boyas, Bruno Beaune, Sylvain Durand, Sabri Gaied Chortane, Wael Maktouf

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: overweight; explosive force; triceps surae; walking

Online: 23 February 2024 (04:13:33 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1343.v1

Influence of Internal and External Foot Rotation on Peak Knee Adduction Moments and Ankle Moments during Gait in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis

Yongwook Kim

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: adduction moment; foot progression angle; knee joint; osteoarthritis

Online: 23 February 2024 (03:57:54 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1322.v1

Community Directed Vector Control to Accelerate Onchocerciasis Elimination

Benjamin Jacob, Edwin Michael, Thomas Raymond Unnasch

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Onchocerca volvulus; Simulium; river blindness; remote sensing; trap

Online: 22 February 2024 (16:10:28 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0185.v2

Female Teens and Young Adults with Mental Illness Who Are Autistic: How Common Is It and Why Is It Important?

Robert McCrossin

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: autistic female adolescent transition young adult comorbid mental illness Pareto

Online: 22 February 2024 (11:53:46 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1312.v1

The Effectiveness of a Sexual Reproductive Health School-Based HIV Prevention Program among Marginalized Communities in Three Different Ethnicities in Papua Island: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Niluh Gede Susantie, Dato’ Pratapha Senan, Farida Mohd Said, Rian Adi Pamungkas, Nancy Muturi, Amestina Matualagi, Susi Tentrem Rostiati Talib

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: sexual reproductive health, school-based program, HIV prevention, marginalized community, Papua ethnicity

Online: 22 February 2024 (11:52:30 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1276.v1

Picture Sound Book with Ninja-Essence Targeting Older People Affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Accident: Development and Evaluation Before-After Pilot Clinical Trial

Kashiko Fujii, Mariko Nishikawa, Minoru Kadota

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Fukushima nuclear accident; aged; feasibility studies; hand strength; singing exercises

Online: 22 February 2024 (11:41:32 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1284.v1

Resistance and Co-resistance of Metallo-Beta-Lactamase Genes in Diarrheal and Urinary Tract Pathogens in Bangladesh

Ayasha Siddique Shanta, Nahidul Islam, Mamun Al Asad, Kakoli Akter, Marnusa Binte Habib, Md. Jubayer Hossain, Shamsun Nahar, Brian Godman, Salequl Islam

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Bangladesh; Metallo-beta-lactamase; bla-NDM-1; bla-VIM; antimicrobial resistance; co-resistance; diarrhea, urinary tract infections; antimicrobial stewardship programs

Online: 22 February 2024 (08:48:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1270.v1

An Approach for the Construction of Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities in Educational Processes

Manuela Muñoz Romero, Juan Diego Ochoa Vargas, Yesid Montoya Góez, Mario Alejandro Giraldo Vásquez

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: assistive technology; design thinking; disability; inclusion; low-income; people with disabilities; socioeconomic factors

Online: 22 February 2024 (07:18:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1232.v1

An Importance-Performance Analysis of Health Management Awareness of Korean Middle-School Students during the Post-COVID-19 Era Depending on Sex

Chul-Min Kim, Yi-Hang Huang, TONG ZHOU, Min-Jun Kim, Hyun-Su Youn

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: COVID-19 endemic phase, Korean middle school students, Health awareness, Importance-performance analysis (IPA)

Online: 21 February 2024 (14:52:21 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0929.v2

Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy: A Scoping Review and Future Perspectives

Luigi Roberto Biasio, Patrizio Zanobini, Chiara Lorini, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: vaccine literacy; health literacy; vaccine hesitancy; beliefs; attitudes; psychometric tools

Online: 21 February 2024 (03:47:29 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1152.v1

Resistance Exercise Program Is Feasible and Effective in Improving Functional Strength in Post-Covid Survivors

Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk, Yogi Matharu, Patrycja Bobowik, Jan Gajewski, Agnineszka Maciejewska-Skrendo, Kornelia Kulig

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Keywords: weakness; older adults; function; muscle; resistance exercises protocol

Online: 20 February 2024 (12:52:06 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1142.v1

The Impact of Psychological Health on Childhood Obesity: A Cross-Developmental Stage Analysis

Georgios Feretzakis, Athanasia Harokopou, Olga Fafoula, Athina Balaska, Antriana Koulountzou, Efstathia Katoikou, Athanasios Anastasiou, Georgios Zagkavieros, Ilias Dalainas, Georgios Gkritzelas

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Childhood Obesity; Psychological Well-being; Bioinformatics; Developmental Stages; Emotional Regulation; Social Dynamics; Adaptive Strategies; Obesity Interventions; Public Health; Pediatric Healthcare

Online: 20 February 2024 (11:59:35 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1091.v1

The Soluble Human Leukocyte Antigen-G Levels in Amniotic Fluid and Maternal Serum Correlate with the Feto-Placental Growth in Uncomplicated Pregnancies

Márió Vincze, János Sikovanyecz Jr., Andrea Suranyi, Imre Foldesi, Szabolcs Várbíró, Gábor Németh, Zoltan Kozinszky, János Sikovanyecz

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: soluble Human Leukocyte Antigen-G; serum; amniotic fluid; fetus; placenta; sonography

Online: 20 February 2024 (05:55:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1047.v1

Study Circles as a Possible Arena to Support Self-Care – A Swedish Pilot Study

Birgitta Kerstis, Jorgen Herlofson, Lena Wiklund Gustin

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: mental health; mixed methods; self-care; self-compassion; study circles

Online: 20 February 2024 (04:37:00 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0997.v1

The Work Ability Index (WAI) in the Healthcare Sector. A Cross-Sectional/Retrospective Assessment of the Questionnaire

Nicola Magnavita, Igor Meraglia, Giacomo Viti, Lorenzo Borghese

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: disability management; total worker health; psychometrics; medical surveillance; health promotion; musculoskeletal disorders; psychiatric disorders; ageing; gender differences; night work

Online: 19 February 2024 (16:03:42 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0998.v1

Development and Implementation of Virtual Reality Application: Age-Friendly Health System Scenario

Sweta Tewary, Oksana Shnayder, Marie Dezine, Naushira Pandya

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: virtual reality; age friendly health systems; medical education; older adults

Online: 19 February 2024 (15:45:44 CET)

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INTRODUCTION: With an increase in the aging population, the application of evidence-based practice in geriatric education can strengthen knowledge, skills, and clinical experience for healthcare students caring for older adults. Age Friendly Health Systems (AFHS) is one of the frameworks founded on providing evidence-based and low-risk care centered on what matters most to older adults, their families, and caregivers. Virtual Reality (VR) platforms are gaining popularity due to their ability to provide an immersive, hands-on learning experience resembling an actual medical practice or care setting. Immersive learning enhances students’ sensory perceptions, promoting an innovative and engaging way of acquiring concepts that are difficult to teach in real life. This study aimed to design, develop, implement, and evaluate a case-based training module highlighting AFHS and educating medical students on the 4Ms approach in geriatric care (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility). METHODOLOGY: The project was a feasibility study completed in two phases. Phase one included planning and development of a case-based scenario incorporating 4Ms of AFHS. Phase two included implementing and evaluating the VR training module into the geriatric curriculum for medical students. RESULTS: The final VR case displays a hospital and post-acute setting where an elderly patient is admitted for a hip fracture. Students learn how to triage and treat patients from admission to discharge while demonstrating their knowledge of AFHS. Approximately 10% of students completed the evaluation survey, and preliminary results indicate significant knowledge change in pre-post scenario-based training on AFHS. CONCLUSION: The VR education platform and embedded scenario promise an innovative adaptation of technology in learning the concepts of the 4Ms of AFHS. However, future studies should explore VR education with clinical assessment evaluation to ensure competence in providing Age-Friendly care.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0953.v1

Social Support and Resilience Are Protective Factors against COVID-19 Pandemic Burnout and Job Burnout among Nurses in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Maria Malliarou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Parisis Gallos, Petros Galanis

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: social support; resilience; COVID-19; burnout; job; nurses

Online: 19 February 2024 (14:31:59 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1045.v1

Development and Effectiveness of Dietary Self-Care Promotion Program using Online Community for Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hana Kim, Mi-Kyoung Cho

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: renal dialysis; self care; dietary management; self efficacy; internet-based intervention

Online: 19 February 2024 (11:50:31 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0952.v1

Undesirable Levels of Practice Behaviours and Associated Knowledge amongst Community Health Workers in Rural South India Responsible for Type 2 Diabetes Screening & Management

Anirudh Gaurang Gudlavalleti, Giridhara Rathnaiah Babu, Varun Agiwal, G V S Murthy, Nicolaas C. Schaper, Onno C. P. Van Schayck

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Community Health Workers; Health worker Diabetes Knowledge; Health worker Diabetes Practice; Health worker Diabetes Behaviour; South-East Asia

Online: 19 February 2024 (11:35:21 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0929.v1

Development of Tools to Assess Vaccine Literacy: A Scoping Review and Future Perspectives

Luigi Roberto Biasio, Patrizio Zanobini, Chiara Lorini, Guglielmo Bonaccorsi

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: ; vaccine literacy; health literacy; vaccine hesitancy; beliefs; attitudes; psychometric tools ;

Online: 19 February 2024 (10:14:12 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0909.v1

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Children’s Dental Care Service Project – Retrospective Study

Soo-Auk Park, Ji-Na Lim, Jae-Young Lee

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: DMFT; child; adolescent dental care service; cohort study

Online: 19 February 2024 (10:14:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1014.v1

Consumption of Tap Water and Sociodemographic-Associated Characteristics: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.

Jacopo Dolcini, Manuela Chiavarini, Elisa Ponzio, Giorgio Firmani, Marcello Mario D'Errico, Pamela Barbadoro

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Safe Water; Public Health; Sociodemographic characteristics; Environmental Health; Health out-comes

Online: 19 February 2024 (08:01:23 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1012.v1

Revolutionizing Saudi Healthcare: A Delphi Study on Identifying Competencies in Virtual Healthcare for Healthcare Professionals

Ibrahim Mubarak Al Baalharith, Ahmad Eissa Aboshaiqah

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Other Keywords: Virtual care; competence; competencies; education; framework; Delphi; health care professionals; Saudi Arabia

Online: 19 February 2024 (07:59:23 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.1009.v1

Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Childhood Vaccination in Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review to Set the Scope for Future Pandemics

Jessica E. Beetch, Amanda Janitz, Laura A. Beebe, Mary Gowin, Chao Xu, Shari Clifton, Katrin Gaardbo Kuhn

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: COVID-19; Pandemic; Vaccination; Public Health; Children; Low-Income

Online: 19 February 2024 (07:57:15 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0895.v1

Assessing Sodium Intake in Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Elevated Blood Pressure: Validation of Spot Urine Excretion and Dietary Surveys Derived Estimates

Yee Chang Soh, Andrea Fairley, Mawada Alawad, Siew Siew Lee, Tin Tin Su, Blossom Christa Maree Stephan, Daniel Reidpath, Louise Robinson, Shajahan Yasin, Mario Siervo, Devi Mohan

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: sodium intake assessment; 24-h urine; spot urine; 24-h dietary recall; food frequency questionnaire; elevated blood pressure; hypertension

Online: 16 February 2024 (11:00:52 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0902.v1

Influence of Health Insurance Type on the Access of Cancer Patients to Ramucirumab Therapy Using All of Us Database

Sedra Tibi, Vivian Tieu, Jun Ling

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Socioeconomic factors; insurance; cancer; immunotherapy; monoclonal antibody; ramucirumab

Online: 16 February 2024 (09:58:21 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0873.v1

Patients' Perception of Sound and Noise dimensions in the Dental Clinic Environment

Panagiota Tziovara, Christina Antoniadou, Maria Antoniadou

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Dental healthcare; soundscape in the dental office; , sound preferences; noise obstacles; music interventions; anxiety reduction; patient experiences; healthcare environment; eco soundscape; patient well-being

Online: 16 February 2024 (07:47:14 CET)

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In the area of dental healthcare services, where patients and professionals deal with multiple auditory stimuli, this cross-sectional study reports on the intricate dynamics of sound preferences, noise obstacles, and the profound impact of music on anxiety reduction within dental office set-tings. The sample comprises of 134 dental patients, primarily females (56.7%), with varying age groups, education levels, and therapy durations in the university clinics of the department of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and four private dental offices at the metropolitan area of Athens, Greece. Notably, 92.5% of the participants report no hearing loss, and 56.7% exhibit some level of noise sensitivity. The study reveals a moderate to good perceived health status (M=3.84, SD=0.95) among participants, with low perceived noise disturbance in university dental clinics. Preferences for instrumental music, foreign pop, and classical music are prominent during waiting times. Potential irritations include impersonal treatment (44%) and staff behavior (41.8%). Music player usage within the settings of the dental clinic involves radios (49.3%) and headphones (41.0%). Correlations and predictors indicate associations between health status, music preferences, and noise disturbances. More specifically, visiting the university dental clinics (β = .300, p = .005) as well as younger age (β = .300, p = .034) were significant predictors of better perceived health status. Clearer perception of external sounds while using the music player (β = .190, p = .039) was a significant predictor of better perceived health status, while poorer health was predicted by the preference of Greek folk songs (β = -.200, p = .030). Also, the use of smartphones for playing music was related to poorer health (β = -.370, p < .001). Following, younger age (β = -.270, p = .015), lower education (β = -.210, p = .035), higher noise sensitivity (β = .190, p = .027), as well as feelings of anxiety and nervousness due to ambient noise from people and machines (β = .510, p = .027) were significant predictors of noise disturbance from machines. Also, visiting private clinics (β = .240, p = .018), preferences of specific playlist (β = .310, p = .012), no music (β = .280, p = .016) and use of smartphones to play music (β = .230, p = .029) were significant predictors of noise disturbance from patients or staff. Finally, the preference of listening to a specific playlist was related to better health status (r = .190, p < .05). Findings aim to optimize eco-soundscapes in dental offices, con-tributing to enhanced patient well-being. The research underscores the potential of music inter-ventions to alleviate dental anxiety and improve the overall dental experience and quality care.

Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0886.v1

Tandem Mass Spectrometry Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism: Comprehensive Bibliometric Analysis

Victoria Kononets, Gulmira Zharmakhanova, Saule Balmagambetova, Lyazzat Syrlybayeva, Gulshara Berdesheva, Zhanna Zhussupova, Aidana Tautanova, Yergen Kurmambayev

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Primary Health Care Keywords: tandem mass spectrometry; inborn errors of metabolism; newborn screening; selective screening; scientometrics; bibliometric analysis; visualization; VOSviewer

Online: 16 February 2024 (05:37:53 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0855.v1

The Emerging Drug Delivery System Trend to Asthma

Gunjan Prakash

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Nanoparticals 1; Liposome 2; Asthma 3; Drug Delivery 4; Emerging Drug 5

Online: 15 February 2024 (12:28:43 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0847.v1

The Mental Burden of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania- a Retrospective Post-pandemic View

Adriana Mitrea, Anca Hăisan, Ani Cǎșǎricǎ, Rodica Gabriela Enache, Elena Danteș

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: COVID-19; mental health; anxiety; depression; stress

Online: 15 February 2024 (10:04:12 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0836.v1

Lessons to be Drawn from the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Impact of Occupational Skin Exposure to Disinfectant Products

Carlos Carvalhais, Diana Teixeira, Joana Santos

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: hand sanitizers; dermatitis; occupational exposure; contingency plans

Online: 15 February 2024 (07:05:57 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0839.v1

Trauma Outcomes in Pediatric Nonfatal Road Traffic Accidents

Ștefan Popa, Diana Bulgaru-Iliescu, Carmen Iulia Ciongradi, Adrian Onisim Surd, Iuliana-Laura Candussi, Irene Paula Popa, Ioan Sârbu

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: road traffic accidents; children; adolescents; orthopedic interventions; fractures; safety

Online: 15 February 2024 (06:51:13 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0831.v1

Hazard Flagging as a Risk Mitigation Strategy for Violence against Paramedics

Justin Mausz, Dan Piquette, Robert Bradford, Mandy Johnston, Alan Batt, Elizabeth A. Donnelly

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Paramedics; Emergency Medical Services; Violence; Workplace Violence; Occupational Health and Safety

Online: 15 February 2024 (05:28:24 CET)

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Preprint REVIEW | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0822.v1

Prevalence of Burnout in Health Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of Reviews

Viviana Calderon, Cristina Bolaños, Mayra Daniela Maldonado, Edward Silva, Juan Pablo Alzate, Juan de Dios Villegas, Alejandro Botero Carvajal

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: prevalence; burnout; review of reviews; healthcare personnel; doctors and nurses; COVID-19

Online: 14 February 2024 (16:33:08 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0805.v1

Evaluation of the Impact of Cochlear Implantation on Patients’ Working Life: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yüksel Olgun, Mehmet Emin Arayici, Armağan İncesulu, Ülkü Tuncer, Enis Alpin Guneri, Hulya Ellidokuz, Levent Olgun

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: cochlear implants; work-life; profound hearing-loss

Online: 14 February 2024 (14:18:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0789.v1

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Multidrug Resistant E. coli Carriage on Chicken Farms in West Nile Region in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Ceaser Adibaku Nyolimati, Jonathan Mayito, Emmanuel Obuya, Stella Acaye Atim, Emmanuel Isingoma, Daniel Kibombo, Dathan M Byonanebye, Richard Walwema, David Musoke, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Francis Kakooza

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Escherichia coli; chicken farm; antimicrobial resistance; multidrug resistance; prevalence; risk factors; public health; food security

Online: 14 February 2024 (10:05:38 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0765.v1

Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis: Association between Sex and Comorbidity

Esther Toledano, Luis Gómez-Lechón, Carolina Cristina Chacón, Cristina Hidalgo, Marta Ibañez, Antonio Marquez, Carlos Montilla

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: Arthritis Psoriatic; Gender perspective; Comorbidities ;

Online: 14 February 2024 (09:41:48 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0780.v1

Development of Interpersonal Soft Skills Learning Model Based Tltd to Improve Hospital Nurses’s Competency in Timor-Leste: A Cross- Sectional Study

Domingos Soares

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Nursing Keywords: Learning; leadership; nurse’ s competencies

Online: 14 February 2024 (06:09:49 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0771.v1

Lexicometric and Sentiment Analysis of News in the Spanish Press regarding HIV and Prison

Enrique J. Vera-Remartínez, Jose Antonio Zafra-Agea, Julio Garcia-Guerrero, María Pilar Molés-Julio

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Procesamiento natural del lenguaje; Perió; dicos como tema; Sí; ndrome de inmunodeficiencia humana; prisiones; Españ; a

Online: 14 February 2024 (05:25:44 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0697.v1

Quantifying Inhaled Concentrations of Particulate Matter, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, and Nitric Oxide Using Observed Biometric Responses with Machine Learning

Shisir Ruwali, Shawhin Talebi, Bharana Fernando, Lakitha O. H. Wijeratne, John Waczak, Prabuddha Madusanka Hathurusinghe Dewage, David J. Lary, John Sadler, Tatiana Lary, Matthew Lary, Adam Aker

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public, Environmental And Occupational Health Keywords: Autonomic Response; Exposome; Micoenvironment; Air Quality; Biometric Observations; Machine Learning; Particulate Matter; CO2; NO2; NO

Online: 14 February 2024 (03:38:19 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0755.v1

Paramedic Willingness to Report Violence Following the Introduction of a Novel, Point-of-Event Reporting Process in a Single Canadian Paramedic Service

Justin Mausz, Michael-Jon Braaksma, Mandy Johnston, Alan Batt, Elizabeth A. Donnelly

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Health Policy And Services Keywords: Paramedics; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Violence; Workplace Violence; Qualitative Research; Survey Research; Mixed Methods Research

Online: 13 February 2024 (15:04:04 CET)

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Preprint ARTICLE | doi:10.20944/preprints202402.0745.v1

Design of a Transtibial Prosthetic Pylon Using Auxetic Metamaterials: Simulation and Experimental Validation

Bhre Wangsa Lenggana, Muhammad Faris Fardan, U. Ubaidillah, Seung-Bok Choi, Didik Djoko Susilo, Abdurrahman Aljabri, Sohaib Zia Khan

Subject: Public Health And Healthcare, Public Health And Health Services Keywords: transtibial prosthetics; auxetic metamaterials; pylon structure; ligament thickness; gait motion.

Online: 13 February 2024 (12:32:40 CET)

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