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Reducing opioid related deaths for individuals who are at high risk of death from overdose: a co-production study with people housed within prison and hostel accommodation during Covid-19
Authors: Campbell Anne , Millen Sharon , Guo Li , Jordan Uisce , Taylor-Beswick Amanda , Rintoul Chris , Diamond Aisling 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundA record number of Opioid-related deaths occurred in Northern Ireland in 2021 and it is acknowledged that the Covid-19 pandemic compounded drugs related deaths crisis. This co-production study set out to refine the design of a wearable device for Opioid users to detect and subsequently prevent a potential overdose situation.MethodPurposive sampling was used to recruit people who had substance use disorders and were living in a hostel and prison during the Covid-19 pandemic. Principles of co-production influenced the study, which encompassed a focus group phase and a wearable phase. The initial phase included three focus groups with participants who inject Opioids and one focus group with workers from a street injector support service. During the wearable phase, the participant group tested the feasibility of the wearable technology in a controlled environment. This included testing the transferability of data from the device to a backend server on the cloud.ResultsAll focus group participants expressed an interest in the wearable technology when it was presented to them and agreed, that in principle, such a device would be extremely beneficial to help reduce the risk of overdose within the active drug using community. Participants outlined factors which would help or hinder the design of this proposed device and their decision to wear it, if it were readily available to them. Findings from wearable phase indicated that it was feasible to use a wearable device for monitoring Opioid users’ biomarkers remotely. The provision of information regarding the specific functionality of the device was considered key and could be disseminated via front line services. The data acquisition and transfer process would not be a barrier for future research.ConclusionUnderstanding the benefit and disadvantages of technologies such as a wearable device to prevent Opioid-related deaths will be critical for mitigating the risk of overdose for people who use Heroin. It was also clear that this would be particularly relevant during Covid-19 lock-down periods, when the effects of the pandemic further exacerbated the isolation and solitude experienced by people who use Heroin.
Active aging needs from the perspectives of older adults and geriatric experts: a qualitative study
Authors: Ayoubi-Mahani Shahla , Eghbali-Babadi Maryam , Farajzadegan Ziba , Keshvari Mahrokh , Farokhzadian Jamileh 
Published: June 2023

IntroductionWith an increasing rate of population aging and its consequences, preparation for active aging based on older adults' needs is an unavoidable priority. Active aging needs must be identified to help strategic planning for older adults' health and wellbeing. This study aimed to explore the active aging needs from the perspectives of older adults and geriatric experts.MethodsThis exploratory-descriptive qualitative study was conducted in four provinces with the oldest populations in Iran. Semi-structured and focus group interviews were conducted with 41 participants (20 older adults and 21 geriatric experts), who were chosen through purposive and snowball sampling. Data were analyzed using the conventional content analysis.ResultsThis study identified three themes and thirteen categories from the data: (1) basic individual needs with three categories of physiological, psycho-emotional, and spiritual needs; and (2) managerial needs with seven categories of political-legal, socio-economic, and cultural-spiritual infrastructures, academic strategies, an age-friendly environment; technological services, and provision of specialized services and daycare for older adults, and (3) educational needs with three categories of training self-care and self-efficacy, empowering the health care workers; and empowering the family.ConclusionThe results revealed personal, managerial, and educational needs for active aging and could assist policymakers and geriatric experts to promote and meet active aging needs successfully.
Risk perception of Ebola virus disease and COVID-19 among transport drivers living in Ugandan border districts
Authors: Blanco-Penedo María José , Brindle Hannah , Schmidt-Sane Megan , Bowmer Alex , Iradukunda Constance , Mfitundinda Herbert , Rwemisisi Jude , Mukiibi Grace Nicholas , Fricke Christine , Carter Simone , Kaawa-Mafigiri David , Lees Shelley 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundCross-border movements between districts bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are common due to the interdependence between populations on either side, though this increases the risk of the international spread of infectious diseases. Due to the nature of their work, boda boda drivers (motorcycle taxis), taxis and truck drivers continue to cross the border during epidemics. However, perceived risk of contracting and spreading communicable diseases may be influenced by several factors such as the level of education, packaging and perception of health care messages, limited interaction with local socio-cultural dynamics or personal experiences. This study aims to explore differences in movement patterns and risk perceptions as factors for transmission among transport drivers in Ugandan border districts during the 2018–2020 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsBetween May and June 2021, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with transport drivers in three Ugandan districts bordering DRC (Kasese, Kisoro and Hoima). Participants were asked about their knowledge and beliefs about EVD and COVID-19, perceived risk during epidemics, reasons for, and travel patterns during the EVD epidemic and COVID- 19 pandemic. A thematic content analysis was applied.ResultsParticipants’ awareness of EVD was higher than that of COVID-19 however, the risk of transmission of Ebola virus was perceived as a remote threat. Measures restricting mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic had a greater impact on transport drivers compared to those implemented during the EVD epidemic, and were perceived as prohibitive rather than protective, largely due to fear of reprisals by security officers. Despite this, drivers were unlikely to be able to comply with the restrictions as they relied on their work as a source of income.ConclusionThe vulnerabilities of transport drivers should be considered in the context of epidemics such EVD and COVID-19 in Uganda. Policy makers should address these particularities and assess the impact of public health measures on transport drivers’ mobility and involve them in designing of mobility-relatedpolicies.
Toenail arsenic species and metallome profiles associated with breast, cervical, prostate, and skin cancer prevalence in the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health cohort
Authors: Hood Kalli M. , Sweeney Ellen , Ilie Gabriela , Keltie Erin , Kim Jong Sung 
Published: June 2023

IntroductionChronic exposure to arsenic through drinking water has been linked to several cancers. The metabolism of arsenic is thought to play a key role in arsenic-related carcinogenesis as metabolites of varying toxicity are produced and either stored in or excreted from the body. Atlantic Canada has the highest age-standardized incidence rates of all cancers in the country. This may be due to its high levels of environmental arsenic and the prevalence of unregulated private wells for water consumption. Here, we aimed to characterize the profiles of arsenic species and metallome in the toenails of four cancer groups, compare them to healthy participants (N = 338), and assess potential associations between the profiles with cancer prevalence.MethodsThis study employed a case–control design. Toenail samples and questionnaire data from cases (breast, cervical, prostate, and skin cancers) and controls were sourced from the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (PATH) cohort study. The levels of arsenic species were measured using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) paired with High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and total concentrations of metallome (23 metals) were determined by ICP-MS separately. Multivariate analyses were conducted to compare cases with controls within each cancer group.ResultsArsenic speciation profiles varied by cancer type and were significantly different between cases and controls in the breast (p = 0.0330), cervical (p = 0.0228), and skin (p = 0.0228) cancer groups. In addition, the profiles of metallome (nine metals) were significantly differentiated in the prostate (p = 0.0244) and skin (p = 0.0321) cancer groups, with higher zinc concentrations among cases compared to controls.ConclusionHistory of cancer diagnosis was associated with specific profiles of arsenic species and metallome. Our results indicate that arsenic methylation and zinc levels, as measured in toenails, may be an important biomarker for cancer prevalence. Further research is needed to use toenails as a prognostic measure of arsenic-and other metal-induced cancer.
Disparities in access to COVID-19 vaccine in Verona, Italy: a cohort study using local health immunization data
Authors: Benoni Roberto , Sartorello Anna , Moretti Francesca , Marchiori Francesco , Accordini Luciana , Postiglione Chiara , Coffele Viviana , Tardivo Stefano 
Published: June 2023

IntroductionMigrant populations worldwide were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Although substantial resources have been invested in scaling COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, globally vaccine rate and uptake remained low among migrants from across many countries. This study aimed to explore the country of birth as a factor influencing access to the COVID-19 vaccine.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study included adults vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 receiving at least one dose in the Verona province between 27 December 2020 and 31 December 2021. Time-to-vaccination was estimated as the difference between the actual date of each person's first dose of COVID-19 vaccination and the date in which the local health authorities opened vaccination reservations for the corresponding age group. The birth country was classified based on both the World Health Organization regions and the World Bank country-level economic classification. Results were reported as the average marginal effect (AME) with corresponding 0.95 confidence intervals (CI).ResultsDuring the study period, 7,54,004 first doses were administered and 5,06,734 (F = 2,46,399, 48.6%) were included after applying the exclusion criteria, with a mean age of 51.2 years (SD 19.4). Migrants were 85,989 (17.0%, F = 40,277, 46.8%), with a mean age of 42.4 years (SD 13.3). The mean time-to-vaccination for the whole sample was 46.9 days (SD 45.9), 41.8 days (SD 43.5) in the Italian population, and 71.6 days (SD 49.1) in the migrant one (p &lt; 0.001). The AME of the time-to-vaccination compared to the Italian population was higher by 27.6 [0.95 CI 25.4–29.8], 24.5 [0.95 CI 24.0–24.9], 30.5 [0.95 CI 30.1–31.0] and 7.3 [0.95 CI 6.2–8.3] days for migrants from low-, low-middle-, upper-middle- and high-income countries, respectively. Considering the WHO region, the AME of the time-to-vaccination compared to the Italian group was higher by 31.5 [0.95 CI 30.6–32.5], 31.1 [0.95 CI 30.6–31.5], and 29.2 [0.95 CI 28.5–29.9] days for migrants from African, European, and East-Mediterranean regions, respectively. Overall, time-to-vaccination decreased with increasing age (p &lt; 0.001). Although both migrants and Italians mainly used hub centers (&gt;90%), migrants also used pharmacies and local health units as alternative sites (2.9% and 1.5%, respectively), while Italians (3.3%) and migrants from the European region (4.2%) relied more on family doctors.ConclusionThe birth country of migrants influenced access to COVID-19 vaccine both in terms of time-to-vaccination and vaccination points used, especially for the LIC migrant group. Public health authorities should take socio-cultural and economic factors into consideration for tailored communication to people from migrant communities and for planning a mass vaccination campaign.
The incidence of tuberculous pleurisy in mainland China from 2005 to 2018
Authors: Chen Shuhan , Wang Yi , Zhan Yuan , Liu Changyu , Wang Qi , Feng Jie , Li Yufeng , Chen Huilong , Zeng Zhilin 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundCurrently, tuberculous pleurisy (TP) remains a serious problem affecting global public health, including in China. Our purpose was to comprehensively understand and identify the incidence of TP in mainland China between 2005 and 2018.MethodsThe data on registered TP cases from 2005 to 2018 were acquired from the National Tuberculosis Information Management System. We analyzed the demographics, epidemiology, and time-space distribution of TP patients. Then, the effects of potentially influential factors on TP incidences, such as medical expenses per capita, GDP per capita, and population density, were assessed using the Spearman correlation coefficient.ResultsThe incidence of TP increased in mainland China from 2005 to 2018, with a mean incidence of 2.5 per 100,000 population. Interestingly, spring was the peak season for TP, with more notified cases. Tibet, Beijing, Xinjiang, and Inner Mongolia had the highest mean annual incidence. A moderate positive relationship was found between TP incidence, medical expenses per capita, and GDP per capita.ConclusionsThe notified incidence of TP had an elevated trend from 2005 to 2018 in mainland China. The findings of this study provide insight into the knowledge of TP epidemiology in the country, which can help optimize resource allocation to reduce the TP burden.
Association of educational environment with the prevalence of myopia: a cross-sectional study in central China
Authors: Peng Wei , Zhang Zikang , Wang Fei , Sun Shaoming , Sun Yining 
Published: June 2023

PurposesThis study was to estimate the prevalence of myopia among primary school students in Hefei, China, and evaluate the association of educational environment with myopia.MethodsThis study was a cross-sectional study, and recruited primary school students in grades 1–6. Children underwent a stepwise ophthalmic examination, which included visual acuity and objective cycloplegic refraction to identify children with myopia. Under the guidance of parents, children completed a questionnaire, including gender, region, grade and several indicators related to education. The study analyzed the risk factors by using a logistic regression and assessed feature importance by using a random forest algorithm.ResultsA total of 3,596 primary school students were involved in this analysis, and the overall prevalence of myopia was 27.1%. Gender, grade, education level of the father, education level of the mother, academic level of children, hours of homework per day on weekends, number of after-school tutoring per week and frequency of extracurricular reading were significantly associated with myopia. There was no significant association between the amount of homework per day on school days and myopia after adjusting for covariates. In terms of educational environment, the top 3 factors were academic level of children, homework on weekends and after-school tutoring.ConclusionsEducational environment with high educational loads was associated with the high prevalence of myopia. Reducing the burden of studying, especially that after class, was an effective way to prevent myopia.
Experiences of aftermath of COVID-19 in relation to social, financial and health related aspects among previously hospitalized patients: a qualitative exploration
Authors: Nandonik Ahmed Jojan , Das Pooja Shangjucta , Ahmed Tanvir , Parvez Anwar , Kabir Zarina Nahar 
Published: June 2023

BackgroundThere is increasing evidence of long-term consequences of COVID-19. The world has seen multidimensional impact of the pandemic and Bangladesh is no exception to that. Policymakers in Bangladesh laid out strategies to curb the initial spread of COVID-19. However, long-term consequences of COVID-19 received little or no attention in the country. Evidence suggests that people presumed to be recovered face multidimensional post-covid consequences. This study aimed to describe the aftermath of COVID-19 in relation to social, financial and health related aspects among previously hospitalized patients.MethodsThis descriptive qualitative study includes participants (n = 14) who were previously hospitalized for COVID-19 and returned home after recovery. The participants were part of a mixed method study from which they were purposively selected. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted over telephone. Inductive content analysis was used to analyze the data.ResultsTwelve sub-categories emerged from the data analysis which converged into five main categories. The main categories includedperspective on physical health,financial struggle,life adjustment,interplay between different domains, andspontaneous support.ConclusionThe lived experiences of COVID-19 recovered patients highlighted multidimensional impact on their daily lives. Physical and psychological wellbeing found to be related to the effort of restoring financial status. People’s perception about life altered due to pandemic, for few the pandemic was an opportunity to grow while others found it difficult to accept the hardship. Such multidimensional post COVID-19 impact on people’s lives and wellbeing holds considerable implication for response and mitigation plan for future related pandemics.
Mitigation of heat stress effects on laying hens' performances, egg quality, and some blood parameters by adding dietary zinc-enriched yeasts, parsley, and their combination
Authors: Cornescu Gabriela Maria , Panaite Tatiana Dumitra , Untea Arabela Elena , Varzaru Iulia , Saracila Mihaela , Dumitru Mihaela , Vlaicu Petru Alexandru , Gavris Teodor 
Published: June 2023

ObjectiveFinding natural, handy and efficient nutritional solutions to prevent and mitigate negative effects caused by environmental heat stress and to be applied to large-scale laying hen industry.Research designA 3-weeks trial was conducted on 128 laying hens TETRA-SL LL (50 weeks of age) housed in 8 cages/group, 4 laying hens/cage, 32 laying hens/group, under heat stress conditions (34±1°C). The basal diet on corn and soybean meal was formulated to be isocaloric and isonitrogenic. Compared to Control group diet (C), experimental groups E1 included 1% zinc-enriched yeast; E2 included 2% parsley and E3 included 1% zinc-enriched yeast combined with 2% parsley to minimize the heat stress effects.MethodsThe parsley and the zinc-enriched yeast were analysed for their chemical composition, total polyphenols, antioxidant capacity, minerals, vitamin E and incorporated into the ration structure. Production parameters, egg quality, biochemical and haematological profiles of blood samples were analysed during the trial.ResultsA statistically significant (p &lt; 0.05) average egg weight was noticed on E2 and E3 compared to Control group, and also during the 1st week compared to the 2nd and the 3rd experimental weeks. Average daily feed intake values were highly significant (p &lt; 0.001) on E3 group compared to C, E1, E2, and on the 2nd week compared to the 3rd experimental week (p &lt; 0.021). Feed conversion rate was highly significant (p &lt; 0.001) during the 2nd and the 3rd experimental weeks compared to the 1st week. The average daily egg production was highly significant (p &lt; 0.001) within 1st week compared to the 2nd and 3rd weeks. A highly significant (p &lt; 0.001) yolk coloration was noticed on E2 and E3 groups. The malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration decreased significantly (p &lt; 0.05) to all experimental groups compared to Control group during the 14th and 28th days of storage.ConclusionThese findings suggest that the two ingredients minimized the heat stress effects on production performance parameters with a demonstrated antioxidant capacity role by delaying the lipid peroxidation during different storage time periods.
Navigating Life With HIV as an Older Adult on the Kenyan Coast: Perceived Health Challenges Seen Through the Biopsychosocial Model
Authors: Mwangala Patrick N. , Wagner Ryan G. , Newton Charles R. , Abubakar Amina 
Published: June 2023

Objectives: This study explores the perceptions of adults living with HIV aged ≥50 years (recognized as older adults living with HIV—OALWH), primary caregivers and healthcare providers on the health challenges of ageing with HIV at Kilifi, a low literacy setting on the coast of Kenya.Methods: We utilized the biopsychosocial model to explore views from 34 OALWH and 22 stakeholders on the physical, mental, and psychosocial health challenges of ageing with HIV in Kilifi in 2019. Data were drawn from semi-structured in-depth interviews, which were audio-recorded and transcribed. A framework approach was used to synthesize the data.Results: Symptoms of common mental disorders, comorbidities, somatic symptoms, financial difficulties, stigma, and discrimination were viewed as common. There was also an overlap of perceived risk factors across the physical, mental, and psychosocial health domains, including family conflicts and poverty.Conclusion: OALWH at the Kenyan coast are perceived to be at risk of multiple physical, mental, and psychosocial challenges. Future research should quantify the burden of these challenges and examine the resources available to these adults.
ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ВИХОВАННЯ В НУШ: МУЗЕЙНА ПЕДАГОГІКА
Authors: Ціпан Тетяна 
Published: June 2023

Стаття присвячена проблемі національно-патріотичного виховання молодших школярів засобами музейної педагогіки. Музейна педагогіка розглядається у статті як інноваційна педагогічна технологія, спрямована на виховання та розвиток особистості (особливо її аксіологічної сфери); як технологія, що пропонує якісно новий рівень освоєння культури і мистецтва на основі музейного зібрання і на цій основі реалізацію основних завдань національно-патріотичного виховання.
Вирізнено засоби музейної педагогіки: музеї, музейні фонди, музейне середовище (включає музейну колекцію, музейну справу, пошуково-дослідницьку діяльність), музейні предмети, музейні експозиції (виставки), музейна комунікація, що реалізується в музейних лекціях, уроках, екскурсіях, конкурсах.
Представлено типологію музеїв, які функціонують на базі закладів загальної середньої освіти, як-то: історичні, природничі, шкільні, літературні, художні, комплексі; схарактеризовано виховний потенціал музею закладу загальної середньої освіти (шкільного музею).
Здійснено короткий опис таких форм музейної педагогіки, як театралізований квест, інтерактивне заняття «Прабабусина скриня».
Direct observation of removal of SiO2 nano-particles from silica surfaces: an evanescent field microscopy study and shear flow acting moment
Authors: Terayama Yutaka , Khajornrungruang Panart , Suzuki Keisuke , Fujishima Hibiki , Hamada Satomi , Wada Yutaka , Hiyama Hirokuni 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
It has been difficult to detach smaller abrasive nano-particles from polished surfaces. In this article, we observed the behaviors of Ø50, 70, and 300 nm SiO2 particles on a silica surface in an inevitable liquid nano-scale shear flow field as a rinse cleaning by using an evanescent light. These results implied that larger-sized particles were detached because the quantitative moment in the shear flow acting on the particle is considerably higher than those of the sub-100 nm particles. The acting moment would be able to describe the detachability of the nano-particles on the surface.