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Canine separation-related behaviour at six months of age: Dog, owner and early-life risk factors identified using the ‘Generation Pup’ longitudinal study
Authors: Dale Fiona C. , Burn Charlotte C. , Murray Jane , Casey Rachel 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Separation-related behaviours (SRBs) in dogs (Canis familiaris) often indicate poor welfare. Understanding SRB risk factors can aid prevention strategies. We investigated whether early-life experiences and dog-owner interactions affect SRB development. Using a longitudinal study, we conducted exploratory analyses of associations between potential risk factors and SRB occurrence in six month old puppies (n = 145). Dogs were less likely to develop SRBs if owners reported that, at ≤ 16 weeks old, puppies were restricted to crates/rooms overnight and had ≥ 9 h of sleep per night. Puppies with poor house-training at ≤ 16 weeks were more likely to show SRBs, as were those trained using dog treats or novel kibble versus other rewards. Puppies whose owners used more punishment/aversive techniques when responding to ‘bad’ behaviour had increased odds of SRBs at six months versus other puppies. Puppies whose owners reported ‘fussing’ over their dogs at six months in response to ‘bad’ behaviour upon their return, versus those whose owners responded in other ways, were six times more likely to display SRBs. Other factors, including dog breed, sex and source, showed no significant association with SRB occurrence. Thus, SRB development might be prevented by enabling sleep for ≥ 9 h in early life, providing enclosed space overnight, refraining from aversive training of puppies generally, and avoiding fussing over puppies in response to unwanted behaviour following separation. These recommendations derive from correlational longitudinal study results, so analysis of interventional data is required for confirmation regarding effective prevention strategies.
Adaptable Tool for Modeling the Benefits and Costs of Substance Use Disorder Recovery Programs
Authors: Ashworth Madison , Johnson David , Thompson Robin 
Published: December 2024

AbstractSubstance use disorder (SUD) is a public health crisis in the United States associated with significant economic costs including healthcare, criminal justice, productivity, and mortality and morbidity costs. In this paper, we present a tool for a customizable economic analysis that can be utilized by different recovery program owners and operators within the SUD continuum of care that considers these program’s operating and capital costs, location, size, and success rate. The goal of this tool is to provide owners and operators with an accessible tool that can estimate their individual program’s economic costs, benefits, and return on investment. In applications of the tool, we find that there are significant benefits associated with SUD recovery-oriented services, even with more conservative modeling of recovery benefits. Specifically, we find that a representative recovery housing program in Florida yields a net benefit of $143 million over 20 years with an associated return on investment of $22.19 per dollar invested. Further, we find that the net benefits of different recovery-oriented modalities including a recovery house, a recovery campus, and a residential inpatient program are positive, with returns on investment varying from nearly $22 per dollar invested to $1 per dollar.
Considerations and recommendations for collaborative research networks in epidemiology: Lessons learned from the diabetes LEAD Network
Authors: McAlexander Tara P. , Lee Nora L. , Lovasi Gina S. , Hirsch Annemarie G. , Poulsen Melissa N. , Elbel Brian , Thorpe Lorna E. , Long D. Leann , McClure Leslie A. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Multi-site and multi-organizational teams are increasingly common in epidemiologic research; however, there is a lack of standards or best practices for achieving success in collaborative research networks in epidemiology. We summarize our experiences and lessons learned from the Diabetes Location, Environmental Attributes, and Disparities (LEAD) Network, a collaborative agreement between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and research teams at Drexel University, New York University, Johns Hopkins University and Geisinger, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. We present a roadmap for success in collaborative epidemiologic research, with recommendations focused on the following areas to maximize efficiency and success in collaborative research agreements: 1) operational and administrative considerations; 2) data access and sharing of sensitive data; 3) aligning network research aims; 4) harmonization of methods and measures; and 5) dissemination of findings. Future collaborations can be informed by our experiences and ultimately dedicate more resources to achieving scientific aims and efficiently disseminating scientific work products.
Comparing the Clinical Trial Characteristics of Industry-Funded Trials and Non Industry-Funded Trials
Authors: Hughes Emily , Van Bakel Tamara , Raudanskis Ashley , Ray Prachi , Hodzic-Santor Benazir , Purohit Ushma , Sacks Chana A. , Fralick Michael 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWe compared study characteristics of randomized controlled trials funded by industry (N=697) to those not funded by industry (N=835). RCTs published in high-impact journals are more likely to be blinded, more likely to include a placebo, and more likely to post trial results on ClinicalTrials.gov. Our findings emphasize the importance of evaluating the quality of an RCT based on its methodological rigor, not its funder type.
Temperature influences demography and mass production of Scolothrips longicornis fed on Tetranychus turkestani
Authors: Pakyari Hajar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Insects' development can be significantly impacted by various environmental factors, including temperature. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the effect of temperature on the predatory thrips, Scolothrips longicornis Priesner (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), which feeds on the strawberry spider mite, Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov and Nikolski (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae). Under laboratory conditions (16:8 L:D, 75 ± 5% RH), the impact of various temperature regimens (15–37.5°C) on the development, population parameters, and mass production of S. longicornis was assessed. Additionally, an age-stage, two-sex life table of the species was constructed. The study revealed that S. longicornis' pre-adult developmental period decreased as temperature increased until 35°C, after which the developmental period increased. The longevity of both males and females displayed significant differences across the temperature range, with the longest lifespan observed at 15°C and the shortest at 37.5°C. At 26°C, the mean total fecundity of S. longicornis was significantly higher (53.52 eggs per female) than the fecundity observed at other temperature regimens. The intrinsic rate of increase (r) and finite rate of increase (λ) demonstrated the highest values at 35°C. While R0 increased as the temperature rose from 15 to 30°C, it rapidly decreased at 35 and 37.5°C. The findings of this study suggest that temperature plays a crucial role in enhancing the rate of development and reproduction of S. longicornis, and a temperature range of 26–30°C could be considered optimal for rearing and mass production of S. longicornis.
Can dietetic-led nutrition education sessions lead to a change in midwifery practice?
Authors: Stone G. , Charnley M. , Abayomi J. 
Published: December 2024

Good maternal nutrition is vital for positive pregnancy outcomes. However, midwives report a lack of confidence and skills regarding advising pregnant women about diet and weight during antenatal care(1). Research has shown that the delivery of nutrition education sessions for midwives can improve their knowledge and skills(2), but there is no evidence that this leads to a change in practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate a series of nutrition education sessions for student midwives, delivered by a dietitian, to determine if it is likely to lead to a change in practice.Final year student midwives (n = 33) were recruited during a final taught nutrition session at their university. They were asked to provide free-text feedback on anonymous post-it notes regarding their thoughts and feelings as to whether the taught nutrition sessions were likely to result in a change in their midwifery practice. The comments were collated and analysed thematically.Three main themes were identified: 1) Nutrition as a priority 2) Personalised Nutrition 3) Sources of information and signposting.Most students commented that they now viewed maternal nutrition as ‘important’ and intended to prioritise discussions about nutrition in their future practice. They realised that messages needed to be personalised “It has made me aware to tailor advice to different women.” They also appreciated that signposting women to reliable sources of information or other health professionals helped to support ‘evidence-based practice,” and was an important part of their role: “The additional resources and signposts were really helpful.”The results from this convenience sample of student midwives indicates promising findings that the taught nutrition sessions are likely to result in a positive change in practice. UK antenatal guidelines state that midwives should discuss nutrition, diet, and vitamin supplementation at booking-in appointments(3), but earlier research suggests that this rarely happens(1). Nutrition education which is delivered by a dietitian and focuses on case studies and care pathways, appears to have empowered student midwives to consider incorporating some of this applied knowledge and advice into their practice.
Vitamin D intakes and food sources in breastfeeding women in Ireland: findings from the WellFed study
Authors: Ali M. , Murphy B. , O’Dwyer F. , Sanecka M. , O’Reilly S. , O’Sullivan A. 
Published: December 2024

Limited sunshine and dietary vitamin D make vitamin D deficiency very common in Ireland. Breastfeeding is the universal recommendation and supplies the best combination of nutrients and bioactive factors for all infants(1). However, maternal diet and nutrition status impacts concentrations of certain nutrients in breastmilk and therefore vitamin D concentrations can be lower than recommended for infants(2,3). This study aimed to determine the vitamin D intakes and food sources of breastfeeding mothers in Ireland.Data was collected as part of the WellFed study, a 4-week randomised control trial investigating the effectiveness of a food supplement containing a protein hydrolysate and beta glucan (Wellmune®) during lactation on immune and gut health (LS-23-07-OSullivan). Participant vitamin D intakes were assessed using FoodBook24 self-completed 24-hour recalls. Foods were grouped into food groups to determine their contribution to intake as well as the contribution from natural and added vitamin D foods. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS Statistics (version 27).Dietary analysis of 45 participants indicated that maternal vitamin D intakes were low (6.4 ± 4.6μg/day). Most participants (96%) did not meet the 15μg/day recommendation, despite 56% of participants reporting they consumed some form of vitamin D supplement. Natural vitamin D foods like eggs and egg dishes, fish and fish products, meat and meat products and foods with added vitamin D including breakfast cereals, beverages, and milk and yoghurt were the key food groups contributing to intake, with the majority coming from natural food sources.Low dietary vitamin D intake is common among breastfeeding women and diet alone is insufficient to achieve the daily vitamin D requirements even when supplements are consumed. As natural food sources of vitamin D are limited and infrequently consumed, recommendations to consume more vitamin D foods may not be successful as a standalone strategy to improve vitamin D status. A combination of approaches including the promotion of vitamin D rich food consumption, supplementation strategies, and the introduction of food fortification policies may be a feasible method for improving vitamin D across the population.
Outcomes of children’s cooking programs: a systematic review of intervention studies
Authors: Haddad Joyce , van der Horst Klazine , Catalano Loan , Cunningham-Sabo Leslie 
Published: December 2024

Children’s cooking programs have been linked to increased cooking frequency and positive dietary outcomes (1,2). A systematic review on children’s cooking interventions with a control group, in a variety of settings, on all age groups has not yet been conducted. Thus, we aimed to examine the effects of children’s participation in published cooking interventions on their cooking skills, food acceptance, and dietary behaviors; and the quality of the scientific evidence.Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, two independent electronic searches across six databases were conducted to identify cooking-focused interventions with comparison groups among participants aged up to 18 years old, published in English, between 2017 and 2022. Studies were assessed on quality using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library quality criteria checklist.Among 1104 articles identified, 23 met inclusion criteria and described main results for distinct interventions. Interventions varied in participant age, settings, cooking sessions and program length. Knowledge of cooking skills, self-efficacy and involvement were the most frequent positive outcomes; improvements in dietary intake were rarely achieved. Seven studies were highly rated for research quality.Lack of assessment standardization, variability in program characteristics, and insufficient intervention description made it difficult to discern best practices for children’s cooking programs.Improvements in intervention development and measurement instruments are needed.Interventions that include hands-on cooking lessons seem promising in improving knowledge and self-efficacy, however, further exploration is needed on the factors that make cooking programs successful long-term, while considering age and gender.
The effects of a short-term Mediterranean diet intervention on mood and mental wellbeing in adults
Authors: Tsofliou F. , Pegram G. , Fairbairn P. , Brenner E. 
Published: December 2024

Emerging evidence suggests protective properties of a Mediterranean diet (MD) in relation to prevention and management of mood disorders(1). However, there is paucity of dietary interventions investigating adherence to MD and effects on mood and wellbeing in individuals without a clinical diagnosis. The present study aimed to investigate the effects of adherence to a short-term MD on mood and wellbeing in healthy adults.A controlled crossover design randomly assigned 18 adults (Age(yrs) 53.74 ( ± 7.10), BMI(kg.m2)26.62 ( ± 5.45)) to follow a MD or their habitual diet (control) for 7-days, before switching to the alternate condition (following a 7-day washout). At baseline, an Educational Group Session familiarised participants with MD principles through informal presentation and interactive explanation of participant resource booklets to use at home throughout the MD condition only. Anthropometric characteristics, self-reported mood (Profile of Mood States (POMS), Lader Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)) and wellbeing (Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) were assessed at baseline and upon completion of each diet condition. The MD Adherence Screener (MEDAS) assessed adherence to the interventions.A significant difference was found in MD adherence scores between MD (M = 11.3, SD = 1.8) and Control Diet (CD) (M = 2.5, SD = 1.5); t(17) = 16.1, p<0.001). Main effects analysis using a general linear model controlling changes in body mass index showed significant effects of MD intervention versus the CD on the change in total mood disturbance (M(MD) = −15, SD = 12), M(CD) = −3, SD = 9), F(1,31) = 4.9, p = 0.034); feelings of calm (VAS) (M(MD) = 9, SD = 14), M (CD) = −2, SD = 6), F(1,31) = 8.5, p = 0.006); wellbeing (M(MD) = 6, SD = 5), M(CD) = −2, SD = 6), (F(1,31) = 6.6, p = 0.015).These findings suggest that a short-term dietary change towards a MD can improve mood, feelings of calm and overall wellbeing in middle aged adults.
Investigating dietary intakes of pregnant women in an outpatient department using the FIGO Nutrition Checklist and assessing the acceptability of the checklist for use in routine antenatal care
Authors: Murphy L. , Hokey E. , Killeen SL. , O’Sullivan E. , McAuliffe F. 
Published: December 2024

Many adverse outcomes for both mother and baby can result from suboptimal maternal nutrition during pregnancy(1). Pregnancy is seen as an opportunity to encourage beneficial lifestyle changes(2). The Health Service Executive published nutritional guidelines for pregnancy in Ireland(3), however there is no standardised approach for assessment in antenatal care. The FIGO Nutrition Checklist is a tool which asks “yes/no” questions about dietary intakes in pregnant women with the goal of identifying deficits compared to recommendations. A “no” answer to one or more questions indicates a possible nutrition risk in the diet. Implementation of the Nutrition Checklist during pregnancy would benefit both mother and baby. The aim of this study is to assess the nutritional intakes of pregnant women attending the public outpatient clinic in the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin using the FIGO Nutrition Checklist, and assess the acceptability of the tool for use as part of routine antenatal care.This observational cross-sectional study used two self-administered questionnaires to (i) assess women’s nutritional intakes to identify those at nutritional risk, and (ii) assess the acceptability of the Nutrition Checklist as part of routine antenatal care. Recruitment took place from December 2023 to February 2024. All English-speaking women of any gestation or parity attending the public outpatient department of NMH were eligible to take part. Baseline characteristics were obtained through their hospital records on the electronic chart system. Statistical analysis was completed using IBM SPSS.A total of 102 pregnant women were recruited during routine antenatal clinics in the public outpatients department in the NMH, Dublin, Ireland. Most (88.7%) declined following a special diet. The majority (85.7%) answered “No” to at least one diet quality question, highlighting potential nutritional risk. Only 43.9% reported eating at least one portion of fish per week and 20.4% reported consuming <1 serving of wholegrains per day. Current folic acid intakes were high among the cohort, however 16.3% answered “No” to currently taking folic acid. The acceptability of the checklist was excellent. Most (70.6%) women strongly agreed that the checklist was easy to complete, with 80% recommending using it in practice and most (81.4%) of the women who took part in the survey agreed that the checklist contained useful information, with only 1% disagreeing.The FIGO Nutrition Checklist identified numerous nutritional concerns and the acceptability of the checklist was excellent. This suggests that using the tool as part of routine antenatal care should be considered.
Insights into knowledge, perceptions, and lifestyle barriers in obesity and type 2 diabetes prevention and management among Indian men: a small-scale survey
Authors: Patel F. , Farhat G. 
Published: December 2024

People from south Asian heritage are underrepresented in health research globally(1). They have a lower threshold for obesity and are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compared to the White population(2). While south Asian women are often more included in research, there is a gap in understanding men’s perceptions and knowledge regarding obesity and T2DM, as well as barriers to adhering to dietary and physical activity recommendations. Understanding these barriers will help design appropriate interventions to tackle the unique challenge of T2DM in this community. The aim of this survey was to explore perceptions and knowledge regarding obesity and T2DM, as well as barriers to adopting a healthy lifestyle amongst Indian adult men (>18 years) living in the UK.An online survey was distributed in English language. Survey questions were based on the Health belied model (HBM). Participants rated statements on their perceptions and knowledge of obesity and T2DM as well as lifestyle barriers. Ordinal logistic regression was used to assess the impact of place of birth and educational level on the outcomes.A total of 102 Indian men completed this survey. While most respondents are aware of the risks associated with obesity and T2DM and recognised the significance of diet and physical activity in lowering these risks, 27.5% of respondents did not believe in their effectiveness. Additionally, 24% perceived T2DM as difficult to control once it is diagnosed. Interestingly, 46.1% of participants do not think that their ethnicity puts them at a higher risk of T2DM. Perceived barriers to following a healthy diet and physical activity regimen were cultural and traditional dietary preferences (18.6%), lack of motivation and willpower (18%), lack of knowledge about healthy diet (17.6%) and limited access to healthy food options (16.4%). Furthermore, 57.8% of respondents do not feel that they have enough support to help them reduce obesity and T2DM risk. When asked about the most effective measure to reduce the risk of obesity and T2DM, 64.7% responded “regular visits to the GP”. Additional respondents emphasized the importance of education, access to information regarding healthier options to traditional Indian foods as well as routine medical assessment. Birthplace (British-born vs. non-British-born) and educational level did not seem to impact perceptions and knowledge, but this outcome may be limited by the small sample size.This small-scale survey highlights the importance of education in understanding obesity and diabetes risk, although it may not be the primary barrier for the lack of adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Rather, developing culturally specific health interventions and increased support can help overcome barriers and improve men’s health in this population. Larger scale surveys may be able to corroborate these findings.