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Relationship between health literacy and COVID-19 knowledge: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Tao Zhenbo , Xu Qianqian , Zhu Yingying , Mei Qiuhong , Feng Hongwei , Jin Qiuyan , Ding Shige , Dong Ying 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundHealth literacy (HL) is a protective factor for some chronic diseases. However, its role in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has not been clarified. This study aims to explore the association between HL and COVID-19 knowledge among residents in Ningbo.MethodsA total of 6,336 residents aged 15–69 years in Ningbo were selected by multi-stage stratified random sampling method. The “Health Literacy Questionnaire of Chinese Citizens (2020)” was used to evaluate the relationship between COVID-19 knowledge and HL. Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression were used to analyze the data.ResultsThe HL and COVID-19 knowledge levels of Ningbo residents were 24.8% and 15.7%, respectively. After adjusting for confounding factors, people with adequate HL were the more likely to have adequate COVID-19 knowledge compared with those with limited HL (OR = 3.473, 95% CI = 2.974–4.057, P &lt;0.001). Compared with the limited HL group, the adequate HL group had a higher rate of COVID-19 knowledge, a more positive attitude, and a more active behavior.ConclusionCOVID-19 knowledge is significantly associated with HL. Improving HL may influence people's knowledge about COVID-19, thereby changing people's behaviors, and finally combating the pandemic.
Time-trend analysis of tuberculosis diagnosis in Shenzhen, China between 2011 and 2020
Authors: Hong Chuang-Yue , Wang Fu-Lin , Zhang You-Tong , Tao Feng-Xi , Ji Le-Cai , Lai Pei-Xuan , Li Ming-Zhen , Yang Chong-Guang , Tan Wei-Guo , Jiang Qi 
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveTo describe the trend of tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis in the migrant city Shenzhen, China, and analyze the risk factors of diagnosis delays.MethodsDemographic and clinical information of TB patients from 2011 to 2020 in Shenzhen were extracted. A bundle of measures to enhance TB diagnosis had been implemented since late 2017. We calculated the proportions of patients who underwent a patient delay (&gt;30 days from syndrome onset to first care-seeking) or a hospital delay (&gt;4 days from first care-seeking to TB diagnosis). Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of diagnosis delays.ResultsDuring the study period, 43,846 patients with active pulmonary TB were diagnosed and registered in Shenzhen. On average, the bacteriological positivity rate of the patients was 54.9%, and this increased from 38.6% in 2017 to 74.2% in 2020. Overall, 30.3 and 31.1% of patients had a patient delay or a hospital delay, respectively. Molecular testing significantly increased bacteriological positivity and decreased the risk of hospital delay. People &gt;35 years old, the unemployed, and residents had a higher risk of delays in both patient care-seeking and hospital diagnosis than younger people, workers, or migrants. Compared with passive case-finding, active case-finding significantly decreased the risk of patient delay by 5.47 (4.85–6.19) times.ConclusionThe bacteriological positivity rate of TB patients in Shenzhen increased significantly but the diagnosis delays were still serious, which may need more attention when active case-finding in risk populations and optimization of molecular testing.
Institutional trust, scientific literacy, and information sources: What factors determine people's attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines of different origins in China?
Authors: Ye Yanyu , Su Zhenhua , Shi Chunyu 
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the different attitudes of Chinese residents toward COVID-19 vaccines produced in China and the United States in an emergency context, and then explored possible explanations for these different attitudes.MethodsUsing data collected online in May 2021, we compared Chinese citizens' attitudes toward vaccines originating from China and the US and then adopted ordered logistic models to examine how trust in institutions, scientific literacy, and information sources influence their attitudes toward different vaccines.ResultsA total of 2038 respondents completed the survey. Participants reported very different levels of trust in Chinese and American vaccines. The main finding of this paper is that individuals who trust in Chinese institutions, especially those who trust in domestic scientists, typically feel encouraged to also place their trust in domestic vaccines and to distrust those from the US. These individuals' higher evaluation of Chinese government performance makes them more willing to vaccinate with domestic vaccines and less likely to seek US vaccines. Levels of scientific literacy, furthermore, seem to have little influence on attitudes toward different vaccines. Meanwhile, respondents who acquire health information from biomedical journals are more likely to hold a positive view of US vaccines, and these individuals contribute to bridging the gap between levels of trust in Chinese and US vaccines.ConclusionsIn contrast with previous findings about Chinese attitudes toward imported vaccines, our respondents are more convinced of the safety and effectiveness of domestic vaccines than of US ones. This trust gap does not arise out of actual disparity in the quality and safety of the different vaccines per se. Instead, it is a cognition concern that is closely bound up with individuals' trust in domestic institutions. People's attitudes toward vaccines of different origins in an emergency context are more influenced by socio-political beliefs than by concern with objective information and knowledge.
Low bioavailability of dietary iron among Brazilian children: Study in a representative sample from the Northeast, Southeast, and South regions
Authors: Nogueira-de-Almeida Carlos Alberto , Prozorovscaia Daniela , Mosquera Elaine M. Bento , Ued Fábio da Veiga , Campos Vanessa Caroline 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundDespite all efforts, iron deficiency anemia remains a serious public health problem among Brazilian children.ObjectiveTo evaluate dietary iron intake and dietary practices that interfere with the absorption of this nutrient from three regions of Brazil.MethodsBrazil Kids Nutrition and Health Study is a cross-sectional dietary intake study in children aged 4–13.9 years old designed to investigate nutrient intakes and gaps of Brazilian children in a representative sample of households from Northeast, Southeast and South regions. Nutrient intake was assessed based on multiple-pass 24-h dietary recall and U.S. National Cancer Institute method was used to estimate usual micronutrients intakes and compliance with Dietary Reference Intakes.ResultsFive hundred sixteen individuals participated in the study (52.3% male). The top three most consumed food sources of iron were products of plant origin. Food sources of animal origin contributed with &lt;20% of the total iron intake. Vitamin C intake was adequate, but the concomitant consumption of food sources of vitamin C with plant food sources of iron was not common. On the other hand, the concomitant intake of plant food sources of iron with food sources of iron chelators (e.g., coffee and teas) was frequent.ConclusionsAdequate iron intake was observed in all three regions in Brazil. Children's diet showed low iron bioavailability and insufficient consumption of food sources of iron absorption stimulants. Frequent presence of iron chelators and inhibitors of iron absorption might help to explain the high prevalence of iron deficiency in the country.
Extreme temperatures and sickness absence in the Mediterranean province of Barcelona: An occupational health issue
Authors: Utzet Mireia , Ayala-Garcia Amaya , Benavides Fernando G. , Basagaña Xavier 
Published: February 2023

ObjectivesThis study aims to assess the association between daily temperature and sickness absence episodes in the Mediterranean province of Barcelona between 2012 and 2015, according to sociodemographic and occupational characteristics.MethodsEcological study of a sample of salaried workers affiliated to the Spanish social security, resident in Barcelona province between 2012 and 2015. The association between daily mean temperature and risk of new sickness absence episodes was estimated with distributed lag non-linear models. The lag effect up to 1 week was considered. Analyses were repeated separately by sex, age groups, occupational category, economic sector and medical diagnosis groups of sickness absence.ResultsThe study included 42,744 salaried workers and 97,166 episodes of sickness absence. The risk of sickness absence increased significantly between 2 and 6 days after the cold day. For hot days there was no association with risk of sickness absence. Women, young, non-manual and workers in the service sector had a higher risk of sickness absence on cold days. The effect of cold on sickness absence was significant for respiratory system diseases (RR: 2.16; 95%CI: 1.68–2.79) and infectious diseases (RR: 1.31; 95%CI: 1.04–1.66).ConclusionLow temperatures increase the risk of having a new episode of sickness absence, especially due to respiratory and infectious diseases. Vulnerable groups were identified. These results suggest the importance of working in indoor and possibly poorly ventilated spaces in the spread of diseases that eventually lead to an episode of sickness absence. It is necessary to develop specific prevention plans for cold situations.
Art Engagement and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence From the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing
Authors: Wang Xiaowen , Jiang Jie , Hu Yonghua , Qin Li-Qiang , Hao Yuantao , Dong Jia-Yi 
Published: February 2023

Objectives: To examine the prospective association between art engagement and the risk of type 2 diabetes.Methods: Adults aged ≥50 from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing were asked about the frequency of art engagement, including going to the cinema, the art gallery or museum, and the theatre, a concert, or the opera. Cox proportional hazards regression models were used to examine the risk of type 2 diabetes associated with art engagement.Results: During a median follow-up of 12.2 years, we identified 350 cases of type 2 diabetes from 4,064 participants through interviews. After multivariable adjustment, compared with people who never went to the cinema, those going to the cinema frequently had a significantly lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (HR = 0.61, 95% CI: 0.44–0.86). After further adjustment for socioeconomic factors, the association was slightly attenuated but remained statistically significant (HR = 0.65, 95% CI: 0.46–0.92). Similar results were found for going to the theatre, a concert, or the opera.Conclusion: Frequent art engagement may be associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, which was independent of individuals’ socioeconomic factors.
Effect of Mn+2 Doping and Vacancy on the Ferromagnetic Cubic 3C-SiC Structure Using First Principles Calculations
Authors: Sultan Najib M. , Albarody Thar M. Badri , Obodo Kingsley Onyebuchi , Baharom Masri B. 
Published: February 2023

Wide bandgap semiconductors doped with transition metals are attracting significant attention in the fabrication of dilute magnetic semiconductor devices (DMSs). The working principle of DMSs is based on the manipulation of the electron spin, which is useful for magnetic memory devices and spintronic applications. Using the density functional theory (DFT) calculation with the GGA+U approximation, we investigated the effect of native defects on the magnetic and electronic structure of Mn+2-doped 3C-SiC structure. Three structures were selected with variations in the distance between two impurities of (Mn+2)-doped 3C-SiC, which are 4.364 Å, 5.345Å, and 6.171 Å, respectively. We found ferromagnetic coupling for single and double Mn+2 dopant atoms in the 3C-SiC structure with magnetic moments of 3 μB and 6 μB respectively. This is due to the double exchange because of p-d orbital hybridization. The p-orbitals of C atoms play important roles in the stability of the ferromagnetic configuration. The impact of Si-vacancy (nearby, far) and C-vacancy (near) of (Mn+2)-doped 3C-SiC plays an important role in the stabilization of AFM due to super-exchange coupling, while the C-vacancy (far) model is stable in FM. All electronic structures of Mn+2-doped 3C-SiC reveal a half-metallic behavior, except for the Si-vacancy and C-vacancy of (nearby), which shows a semiconductor with bandgap of 0.317 and 0.828 eV, respectively. The Curie temperature of (Mn+2)-doped 3C-SiC are all above room temperature. The study shows that native vacancies play a role in tuning the structure from (FM) to (AFM), and this finding is consistent with experiments reported in the literature.
Phenol Degradation by Pseudarthrobacter phenanthrenivorans Sphe3
Authors: Asimakoula Stamatia , Marinakos Orfeas , Tsagogiannis Epameinondas , Koukkou Anna-Irini 
Published: February 2023

Phenol poses a threat as one of the most important industrial environmental pollutants that must be removed before disposal. Biodegradation is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly approach for phenol removal. This work aimed at studying phenol degradation by Pseudarthrobacter phenanthrenivorans Sphe3 cells and also, investigating the pathway used by the bacterium for phenol catabolism. Moreover, alginate-immobilized Sphe3 cells were studied in terms of phenol degradation efficiency compared to free cells. Sphe3 was found to be capable of growing in the presence of phenol as the sole source of carbon and energy, at concentrations up to 1500 mg/L. According to qPCR findings, both pathways of ortho- and meta-cleavage of catechol are active, however, enzymatic assays and intermediate products identification support the predominance of the ortho-metabolic pathway for phenol degradation. Alginate-entrapped Sphe3 cells completely degraded 1000 mg/L phenol after 192 h, even though phenol catabolism proceeds slower in the first 24 h compared to free cells. Immobilized Sphe3 cells retain phenol-degrading capacity even after 30 days of storage and also can be reused for at least five cycles retaining more than 75% of the original phenol-catabolizing capacity.
Heat Acclimation Knowledge among Recreational Runners
Authors: Heatherly Alexander J. , Caputo Jennifer L. , Johnson Samantha L. , Fuller Dana K. 
Published: February 2023

Heat acclimation (HA) is the foremost method of preventing exertional heat illness during exercise in hot and humid environments. However, the prevalence of HA training and its associated knowledge is not currently known in recreational running populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of recreational runners toward HA. A survey consisting of 38 questions that required approximately 10–15 min to complete was disseminated to running clubs throughout the Southeastern United States. Questions were designed to collect data on participant demographics, yearly training habits, and HA knowledge. Recreational runners (N = 125) demonstrated a lack of knowledge toward proper HA training and its associated benefits. Participants largely received HA advice from their peers (31.2%) and reported no professional guidance in their training (79.2%). Finally, participants’ beliefs toward proper HA training differed among training groups with moderate and high groups perceiving greater frequency, miles/wk, and min/wk as appropriate for HA compared to the low group (p ≤ 0.05). Due to the warmer temperatures and higher relative humidity experienced in the southeastern, southwestern, and mid-Atlantic locations of the United States and throughout certain regions of the European Union, governing bodies in sport and exercise science should develop more educational initiatives to convey the importance and advantages of HA, especially when runners are training for major marathons that are typically held in the late spring and early fall seasons.
Topical Issues of Warfarin Therapy Control
Authors: Серебро А.М. 
Published: February 2023

Антагонисты витамина К (АВК) широко назначаются во всем мире. Определяющим в вопросе эффективности терапии антагонистами витамина К является целевой диапазон международного нормализованного отношения (МНО), стараться достичь которого необходимо у каждого пациента. У пациентов, получающих терапию АВК, требуется мониторинг протромбинового времени (ПВ) в единицах МНО для оценки эффективности антикоагулянтной терапии. Серьезной проблемой, связанной с терапией варфарином, является непредсказуемость выраженности терапевтического эффекта при стандартном режиме дозирования. Использование портативных коагулометров (портативных анализаторов свертываемости крови) для наблюдения за пациентами, получающими лечение АВК, позволяет немедленно получить результаты международного нормализованного отношения и легко контролировать эффективность терапии у пациентов, находящихся на амбулаторном лечении.
Vitamin K antagonists (VCA) are widely prescribed worldwide. The target range of INR, which is necessary for each patient, is decisive in the issue of the effectiveness of vitamin K antagonists’ therapy. In patients receiving AVC therapy, prothrombin time (PV) monitoring in INR (International Normalized Ratio) units is required to assess the effectiveness of anticoagulant therapy. A serious problem associated with warfarin therapy is the unpredictability of the severity of the therapeutic effect at the standard dosing regimen. The use of portable coagulometers to follow-up patients receiving vitamin K antagonists (AVC) treatment allows immediate results of the international normalized ratio (INR) and an easy monitoring of therapy effectiveness in outpatients.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN LEARN ON DELIVERY (LEADER) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN BIOLOGI KELAS X DI SMA MUHAMMADIYAH BOARDING SCHOOL TARAKAN
Authors: Ramadani Bhekti , Wijarini Fitri , Adhani Aidil 
Published: February 2023

Abstract : This research aimed to figure out the influence of Learn On Delivery (Leader) learning model on biology learning outcomes of Grade X students at SMA Muhammadiyah Boarding School Tarakan. The research employing Quasi Experimental method with a Non Equivalent Control Group Design was conducted in March for two meetings with the samples of X mia 1 (experimental class) and X mia 2 (control class). The data were collected using observations, formative tests in the form of 30 multiple choice questions, and documentation. The normality test shows tha significance value was 0.05, meaning that the samples were normally distributed. The homogeneity tests shows the value of 0.185 and 0.140 (sig 0.05), meaning that the data is homogeneous. The research results based on the Analysis of Covariance (anacova) show that Learning On Delivery (Leader) learning model which influenced learning outcomes was feasible seen from the sig value of 0.000 ( 0.05) with F value of 46.981 (corrected model) in the table (tests of between-subjects effects) with the significant value of 0.000 (p0.05), meaning that H0 was rejected. The role of “covariates” is determining the class average differences could be seen from pretest scores in which the significance value was 0.166 ( 0.05). Thus, in this anacova model, the role of covariate in pretest was not significant. Keywords : learning model, Learn On Delivery (Leader), Learning outcomes
PERSEPSI SISWA TERHADAP MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DALAM JARINGAN (Daring) PADA MATA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI TARAKAN
Authors: Nurlina Nurlina , Wijarini Fitri , Adhani Aidil 
Published: February 2023

Abstract: This study aims to look at students' perceptions of online learning media in Biology subjects at MAN Tarakan. This type of research is a survey research with a qualitative descriptive method. The population in this study was 200 students with a total sample of 66 students. Overall data was obtained based on scores and answers from student perception questionnaires distributed online via Google form. The results showed that students' perceptions of the use of learning media in the network system (Online) in Biology subjects at MAN Tarakan students had good perceptions of the platform as learning media in the network system (Online) in Biology subjects. Keywords: Perception, Media, Online.
ANALISIS TREN PENELITIAN PENDIDIKAN BIOLOGI SELAMA 1 DEKADE (2011-2020) DI UNIVERSITAS BORNEO TARAKAN
Authors: Damanik Lolyta , Abrori Fadhlan Muchlas , Adhani Aidil 
Published: February 2023

This study aimed to analyze trends in Biology Education research for a decade (2011-2020) at the University of Borneo Tarakan. This literature study research used a quantitative approach. The subject in this study was the undergraduate theses of biology education students in 2011-2020 who submitted to the UBT library. The trend was seen from the dimensions of the approach used, the research method, the field of research, and the research sample. The collected theses were based on the data collected from the library, namely 315 theses. The results showed that the quantitative approach had a significant value compared to other approaches with a percentage value of 53%, followed by a combination approach of 37% and a qualitative approach of 10%. Furthermore, based on the fields used, it was found that 84% were in the field of biology education, and 16% were in pure biology. Meanwhile, when viewed from the type/research method, the quasi-experiment and RD with samples were widely used by biology education students at the junior and senior high school levels. Keywords: research trend, approach, type/method, sample
Hubungan Antara Keterampilan Proses Sains Terintegrasi dan Efikasi Diri dengan Literasi Biologi Siswa
Authors: Wulaningsih Ratna Dewi , Sartono Nurmasari , Nurmanita Sarah Rahmawati 
Published: February 2023

The rapid development of science and technology in the era of globalization requires educational institutions to be able to form students who have scientific literacy skills. Biology is a branch of science. Biological literacy is the development of scientific literacy in a biological context. Science problems, especially biology, that exist in everyday life can be solved if students understand and can use integrated science process skills and high self-efficacy. It is intended that every decision taken when solving problems has a strong foundation and students will be able to develop in achieving achievements and feel optimistic in achieving something. This study aims to determine the relationship between integrated science process skills and self-efficacy with students' biological literacy. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Depok in the odd semester 2021/2022 academic year. The method used is descriptive method, with the type of correlational study. The sample used was 144 students taken from four classes of X Mathematics and Natural Sciences using simple random sampling technique. The data in this study were taken using three test instruments, namely: a biological literacy test, an integrated science process skills test and a self-efficacy test. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between integrated science process skills and biological literacy, a positive relationship between self-efficacy and biological literacy, a positive relationship between integrated science process skills and students' self-efficacy and biological literacy. Keywords: self-Efficacy, integrated science process skills, biological literacy