bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Customized versus Conventional Video Counseling for Peritoneal Dialysis Decision-making in Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5 under PD First Policy, A Randomized Controlled Study
Authors: Parapiboon Watanyu , Pitsawong Wannapat , Thammavaranucupt Kanin , Wongluechai Laddaporn , Raegasint Lalana 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Purpose Un-decision for start peritoneal dialysis (PD) was a challenging problem with conventional video counseling in CKD stage 5. This study aims to evaluate customized (for local context) versus conventional video counseling for PD decision-making in CKD stage 5 under PD first policy. Methods In 120 CKD stage 5 in tertiary-care hospital, Thailand who indicated initiate PD between May 2016 to January 2017 were enrolled in a randomized, open-label, controlled study. Patients were randomized to customized and conventional video counseling. The primary outcome was the acceptance rate along with PD catheter insertion on schedule. The secondary outcomes included changing the patient’s knowledge and confidence in PD and unplanned start PD rate. Results 120 patients were analyzed (customized n=60; conventional n=60). The two groups were similar for age (55.7±12.3 vs. 56.2±13.4 years), BUN (89.8±30.8 vs. 86.8±29.5 mg/dL), Cr (10.37±5.39 vs. 11.29+4.90 mg/dl) and eGFR (4.78+2.79 vs. 5.62+2.82 mL/min/1.73m2). Acceptance rate along with PD catheter insertion on the schedule in customized video counselling group was not significant difference with conventional video counselling group (66.6% vs. 63.3%, relative risk 0.97, 95% confidence interval 0.73 to 1.29, p = 0.86). Patient’s knowledge and confidence in PD were increasing but not significant difference between both groups. Conclusions Among CKD stage 5 in PD first policy, customized counseling was not a significant difference in rate of accept for start PD along with PD catheter insertion on schedule with conventional video counseling. Other counseling method to improve the accept rate for start PD need to further investigation.
Relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption: A population-based study from southern Iran
Authors: Namdar Azam , Naghizadeh Mohammad Mehdi , Zamani Marziyeh , Montazeri Ali 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background

Having appropriate health literacy may affect the consumption of fast food. We aimed to evaluate the effect of health literacy on fast food consumption among the general population.Methods

We evaluated health literacy and fast food consumption using an appropriate questionnaire in 421 adult participants with the age range of 18-65 years old in Fasa city, Fars Province, southern Iran. Two-step cluster sampling and, then, systematic sampling were performed. Data collection was done through demographic information questionnaire, checklist on fast food consumption, and the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults (HELIA) questionnaire. Data were harvested by face-to-face conversations. Population data across groups with/without fast food intake were compared.Results

Most of our participants used fast food every few months (49.9%). People with low or unstable income consumed more fast food than others (P<0.05). Sandwich and hotdog were the most consumed fast food (60.8%) and pizza was in the next step (34.9%). Sausage and soda were the most seasoning food (66.7%). Most of our participants used fast food as dinner (67.9%) and along with their family (72.2%), suggesting the institutionalized consumption of this type of food in the family. Fun was the most frequent reason for the use of fast food (66.5%). Most of the participants completely knew about the raw materials for fast food and their adverse effects. Finally, we found that health literacy among those who used fast food was less than those who did not consumed fast food. This difference was also observed in the subscales of reading skills, critique, and decision-making.Conclusion

Differences in health literacy and its components may affect fast food consumption. In addition, there was a negative relationship between health literacy and fast food consumption, which was also observed in reading skills, critique, and decision-making.
Determinants of Neonatal Near Miss Among Neonates Admitted to Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital, Ethiopia, 2019
Authors: Roga Ephrem Yohannes , kassa Nega Assefa , Bacha Yadeta Dessie 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background: Near-miss neonatal morbidity is defined as complications of neonates so severe as to be imminently life-threatening but survived due to by chance or treatment. The number of neonates who survived morbidities were approximately 3 to 6 times greater than those died. There was little evidence about neonatal near miss in Ethiopia. This study was attempted to identify the determinants of neonatal near miss among neonates admitted to Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital. Methods: Hospital-based quantitative unmatched case-control study was conducted at Ambo University Referral Hospital and Ambo General Hospital from March 1to 28,2019. The respondents were recruited by simple random technique. Data were coded, entered and cleaned in EpiInfo version 7 and exported to SPSS. Both Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were computed at 95% CI and the final model was checked by Hosmer and Lemeshow goodness fit test. Multi collinearity and confounders were not detected. Result: Multivariate analysis showed that distance more than 15km away from health facilities [AOR=2.11, 95% CI: (1.09, 4.095)], Unwanted and unplanned current pregnancy [AOR=3.71, 95% CI: (1.28, 10.79)], less than four Antenatal care visit [AOR=6.55, 95% CI: (3.07, 13.98)], Term Neonates [AOR= 0.13, 95% CI: (0.05, 0.32)], Instrumental delivery [AOR= 4.62, 95% CI: (1.78, 11.98)] and Normal birth weight [AOR=0.09, 95% CI: (0.03, 0.28)] were positively or negatively associated with Neonatal Near Miss. Conclusion and recommendations: Distance from health facilities, Antenatal care visit, current pregnancy type, birth weight, gestational age and mode of delivery were determinants of Neonatal Near Miss. Therefore, much work is needed to improve neonatal health by providing adequate Antenatal care services, health education and training Keywords: Neonatal near miss, Determinants , Ambo, Ethiopia
Influences on coping styles during pregnancy, and association with postpartum depression: a cohort study
Authors: Yu Min , Gong Wenjie , Taylor Beck , Cai Yiyuan , Xu Dong (Roman) 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background Few studies have examined protective or risk factors for coping styles of pregnant women, and studies which focus on coping in different ethnic populations are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate the coping styles of pregnant women and identify possible factors associated with coping. We further explored the effect of coping styles during pregnancy on postpartum depression.Methods Convenience sampling was used to recruit pregnant women in two maternal and child health hospitals in Hunan province, China. Participants completed the Self-made Questionnaire, Coping Style Questionnaire (CSQ), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES), and Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at 4 time points (gestational week 12 or earlier; week 21~24; week 31~32; and 6 weeks postpartum). Totally 615 women were included in this study. Linear Regression analyses were used respectively to identify the possible predictors for coping and its effect on postpartum depression.Results (1) The resilience were associated with both positive and negative coping while self-esteem only related to positive coping in the antenatal period; (2) Women with a higher educational level scored higher on both positive and negative coping in pregnancy; (3) Higher level of positive coping and lower level of negative coping in the antenatal period were associated with postpartum depression.Conclusions Women with low self-esteem and resilience may have problems in coping in pregnancy and it would be necessary to identify women antenatally with these factors and help them deal with stressors during pregnancy better. Women with a higher level of education were more likely to use both positive and negative coping, which implied integration of different coping could be further explored in future research. Postpartum depression was associated with both positive and negative coping, indicating that coping intervention could be targeted for women with coping issues to prevent postpartum depression for care providers.
Characteristics and preventability of Obstetric ICU admissions in Far North Queensland
Authors: Jayaratnam Skandarupan , Jacob-Rodgers Sebastian , deCosta Caroline 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background The rarity of maternal deaths in developed countries has increased interest in reviewing cases of severe maternal morbidity or maternal ‘near miss’. Assessment and determining preventability among near misses is therefore important in improving the provision of maternity care. The aims of this study were to (i) describe the epidemiology of intensive care unit (ICU) admission in Far North Queensland (ii) determine the validity of the WHO near miss criteria in determining cases of severe maternal morbidity and (iii) determining preventability of severe maternal outcomes of pregnant and post-partum patients requiring admission to the ICU. Methods Retrospective observational study included all patients pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy admitted to the Cairns Hospital ICU between 1st January 2013 and 31 December 2017. Cases were reviewed by a team of Obstetricians using the modified Geller model of preventability to determine reasons for admission to ICU and to determine whether the ‘near miss’ was preventable or not.Results Sixty-nine out of 12081 (0.6%) women admitted for Obstetric care were transferred to the ICU with a total of 31 cases fulfilled WHO near miss criteria. The most common primary obstetric related diagnosis for ICU admission were hypertensive disease of pregnancy and obstetric haemorrhage. Indirect obstetric causes contributed to approximately 40% of ICU admissions. Among the 31 cases of WHO near miss, 10 cases were deemed preventable with the most common reason for preventability related to lack of recognition of high-risk clinical status. Conclusion Maternal ‘near miss’ and rates of Obstetric admission to the ICU at Cairns Hospital are reassuringly low. An audit of near miss cases describing preventability is feasible and informs areas for improvement in the management of ‘near miss’ cases.
Anemia and its determinants among TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve in two public hospitals of Mekelle, Ethiopia: a facility based cross-sectional study
Authors: Gezae Kebede Embaye , Mebrahtu Kiflom Hagos , G/silasse Assefa Ayalew 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background Anemia has up to 87% prevalence in high Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV burden settings of the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) including Ethiopia. It increases Lost to follow up (LTFU) rate, reduces quality of life and shortens the life expectancy of TB-HIV patients. Despite these facts, there is limited information on anemia and its determinants among TB-HIV adults of ART naïve in Ethiopia in general. Hence, the current study will partly fill the gap in the setting particularily.Methods A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted among 305 TB-HIV co-infected patients of ART naïve who have been started treatment from January, 2009 to December, 2017 in two public hospital of Mekelle, Ethiopia by reviewing an ART register and patient medical charts. A Generalized Linear Model (GLM) of binomial family with link function logit (logit model) was fitted to identify the statistically significant determinants of anemia. Finally, the decision was made based on the 95% Confidence Interval (95% CI) and the magnitude of association was measured based on the Adjusted Odds ratio (Adj. OR).Results At baseline, the cumulative prevalence of anemia was 59.0% (95% CI: 53.3% – 64.6%) where the prevalence of mild, moderate and severe anemia’s 24.6%, 28.2% and 6.2%, respectively. Female sex ((Adj.OR = 0.379; 95% CI: 0.226 – 0.635) and Body Mass Index (Adj. OR = 0.897, 95% CI: 0.823 - 0.977) reduces the odds of developing anemia whereas baseline ambulatory functional status (Adj. OR = 2.302; 95% CI: 1.293 - 4.097), Bedridden functional status (Adj. OR = 2.352; 95% CI: 1.074 - 5.149), HIV Clinical stage III (Adj. OR = 2.987; 95% CI: 1.226-7.279) and HIV Clinical stage IV (Adj. OR = 3.056; 95% CI: 1.219 - 7.657) increases the odds of anemia in TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve in the current study.Conclusion Six in every ten TB-HIV co-infected adults of ART naïve developed anemia at baseline. Therefore, curious attention has to be given to undernourished, advanced clinical stage (III and IV) and non-working functional status TB-HIV adults to reducing anemia associated bad consequences.
Impact of nonbiological factors on the stage of diagnosis and cancer-specific mortality for gynecologic cancer: a competing risk analysis
Authors: Wang Xinyu , Zhang Chaoli , Zhang Xin , Chen Jun , Feng Guoshuang 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Background The emphasis on gynecologic cancer prognosis has been on clinicopathological features and molecular markers, and few studies to date have investigated the relationship between the nonbiological factors (NBFs) and the entire gynecologic cancer patients. The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of race, marital status, insurance type, socioeconomic status, and education degree on the stage of diagnosis and the risk of cancer-specific mortality for gynecologic cancer patients.Methods Data was obtained from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results database between 2007 and 2014. Survival time between different groups was compared using Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank tests. A multivariate logistic regression model was utilized to identify NBFs associated with stage at diagnosis. Fine and Gray competing risk regression models were used to identify NBFs associated with cancer-specific survival.Results 35,854 patients were included in this analysis. After adjusting for age and malignancy site, gynecologic cancer patients who were single, divorced, black, any-Medicaid insured were more likely to present with metastatic disease at diagnosis. For both metastatic and non-metastatic gynecologic cancer, being single, divorced, widowed, black, any-Medicaid insured, uninsured, and having lower socioeconomic status were all significant predictors of poor cancer-specific survival.Conclusions The characteristics of being unmarried, black, any-Medicaid insured, and having lower socioeconomic status have a significant impact on the early diagnosis and survival of gynecologic cancer patients. Future improvements in cancer care and adequate social support is imperative and would play a vital role in the prognosis of this disadvantaged group.
In‐Field Spatial Variability of Corn Stalk Nitrate Test Results
Authors: Maresma Angel , Berenguer Pilar , Breslauer Rachel S. , Tagarakis Aristotelis C. , Kharel Tulsi P. , Czymmek Karl J. , Ketterings Quirine M. 
Published: September 2019

The corn (Zea mays L.) stalk nitrate test (CSNT) is a postharvest plant test that provides feedback on N supply vs. crop needs of a growing season. As such, test results can provide information on the need for adjustments in N management in future years. However, CSNT‐N can be variable within fields. The aim of this study was to (i) describe and relate within‐field CSNT‐N and corn silage yield spatial variability and (ii) to evaluate a yield‐based, targeted, CSNT sampling alternative. In 2013, five corn fields were grid sampled to determine the impact of sampling density on accuracy of CSNT‐N classification for the whole field. Close‐proximity variability (within a 3‐m row) was determined as well. In 2014, the study was expanded to include three additional fields with 2013 and 2014 yield data. Results showed similar means and standard deviation (SD) for close‐proximity sampling and whole‐field sampling. Thus, time and resources invested in CSNT sampling can be reduced with close‐proximity sampling. Current sampling guidelines (composite sample per field using a sampling intensity of 2.5 stalks ha−1) resulted in probabilities of estimating a field's mean CSNT‐N of 25, 32, and 72% for coefficients of variation (CV) of ±6.4, ±11, and ±22%, respectively. High‐yielding areas had more homogenous CSNT‐N values than low‐yielding areas. The analysis of corn stalks per yield zone resulted in reduced CSNT‐N spatial variability. Even intense sampling strategies for whole fields can result in interpretation errors while yield‐based CSNT sampling results in more meaningful information for N management.Core Ideas

Corn stalk nitrate test results help corn growers fine‐tune N management.
Within‐field corn stalk nitrate test‐N variability can lead to incorrect interpretations.
Adoption of corn stalk nitrate test use can be enhanced with yield‐based field sampling.
The ratio of yield and corn stalk nitrate test‐N may be helpful to identify areas with sufficient N.
Rotation Effects on Corn and Soybean Yield Inferred from Satellite and Field‐level Data
Authors: Beal Cohen Allegra A. , Seifert Christopher A. , Azzari George , Lobell David B. 
Published: September 2019

Remote sensing provides a way of studying agricultural systems when proprietary data and field studies are unavailable. As satellite data become more plentiful and accurate, they have been used to analyze crop yields and, when paired with field data, the effects of management practices. However, satellite data have rarely been used alone to quantify the effects of management practices. This study was conducted to determine whether satellite data can replicate field data findings on the yield benefits of rotation practices. We investigated the yield benefits of crop rotation on corn (Zea mays L.) and soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] using estimates generated from satellite imagery in Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois and compared these to yield benefits from field‐level data between 2007 and 2012. After adjusting for environmental differences between fields with and without rotations, satellite data show yield benefits of 1.0% with a range of −8.9 to 9.7% for corn rotations and 10.8% with a range of 4.6 to 17.6% for soybean rotations, within the range of effects found in the literature and not significantly different from estimates of 4.3% for rainfed corn and 10.3% for rainfed soybean found using the field‐level data. Based on our findings, we conclude that satellite data can be used to evaluate rotation practices without ground data.Core Ideas

Satellite data showed yield benefits of 1.0 and 10.8% for rotated corn and soybean from 2007 to 2012.
These results are within the range of effects found in the literature.
These results are not significantly different from those found with field‐level data.
Satellite data are a promising source with which to answer rotation questions.
Potential Alterations in the Chemical Structure of Soil Organic Matter Components during Sodium Hydroxide Extraction
Authors: Chen Xi , Jin Mengcan , Xu Yujun , Chu Wenying , Olk Daniel C. , Hu Jingwei , Jiang Yanyu , Mao Jingdong , Gao Hongjian , Thompson Michael L. 
Published: September 2019

The use of alkaline solutions, especially 0.1 to 0.5 M NaOH solutions, for the extraction of humic substances (HS) from soils is controversial because of the potential for chemical and physical alteration of the organic materials in soils. Therefore, it is important to investigate the effects of NaOH extraction on the chemical structure of natural organic matter (NOM) in terrestrial ecosystems. By using solid‐state nuclear magnetic resonance, we investigated the impact of NaOH and water extractions on the chemical structure of insoluble and extractable fractions of three model components of NOM: cellulose, van Soest lignin, and peat. We found both sp2–hybridized and carboxyl C groups occurred in the NaOH‐extractable cellulose fraction relative to the bulk cellulose. Compounds solubilized from the lignin by treatment with 0.1 M NaOH were dominated by aromatic C‐O, aromatic C, and OCH3 functional groups, indicating that some free phenolic monomers were extracted by the alkaline solution. Compared with the bulk peat, the concentration of COO/NCO and sp2–hybridized C in NaOH‐reconstituted peat sample increased by 40 and 5%, respectively, whereas the concentration of carbohydrate C decreased by 14%. In summary, the chemical structures of cellulose, van Soest lignin, and the peat were altered to some extent by the 0.1 M NaOH extraction. These observations provide useful context in the consideration of potential alterations in chemical composition when one interprets results of HS extractions employing NaOH solutions. Future research will establish the proportion of these alterations that may result from an alternative, slower procedure for acidifying solutions after NaOH extraction.Core Ideas
Some unintended chemical reactions may occur in SOM during alkaline extraction.
Alkaline extraction may cause an increase of COO/NCO and sp2–hybridized C groups.
Alkaline extraction may induce a decrease of O‐alkyl C and anomeric C groups.
Asymmetric and Symmetric Warming–Induced Stability of Organic Carbon in a Calcareous Soil
Authors: Zhang Chunhua , Tang Guoyong , Sun Yongyu 
Published: September 2019

Seasonal asymmetric warming is a distinguishing feature of climate change that is not regularly considered when studying the effects of global change on terrestrial ecosystems. The responses of the stability of soil organic carbon (SOC) in calcareous soils to asymmetric and symmetric warming are not clear. A 5‐yr warming experiment, using infrared radiators, was performed to evaluate the effects of symmetric and seasonal asymmetric warming on SOC stability in a calcareous soil in the Karst region, southwest China. The bulk soils were fractionated to density fractions (i.e., light and heavy fractions, separated by 1.7 g mL−1 NaI solution) and then recalcitrant fractions with a combination of density fractionation and acid hydrolysis techniques. Soil organic C densities in the warming treatments (1.95–2.02 g kg−1) were close to the control (nonwarming treatment, 1.94 g kg−1). Warming negligibly affected organic C densities in the two density fractions and recalcitrant fractions, except for the recalcitrant C of light fraction (RC‐LF). On average, the RC‐LF density in the warming treatments was 18.18% higher than the control. Among the warming treatments, the RC‐LF density in the symmetric warming treatment was significantly (P < 0.05) higher than the moderately, highly, and extremely asymmetric warming treatments. The findings reveal that short‐term warming can enhance the recalcitrance of unprotected C in a calcareous soil. Symmetric warming potentially overestimates the recalcitrance of the unprotected C pool in the surface soil, compared with the projected asymmetric warming scenario. It may be related to the summer‐autumn warming‐induced increases in the turnover of SOC and biochemical recalcitrance of unprotected C.Core Ideas
Warming slightly affects the capacity of soil to physically protect C in calcareous soils.
Warming may enhance biochemical recalcitrance of light fraction in calcareous soils.
Symmetric warming potentially overestimates the recalcitrance of light fraction.