bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Health Care Providers’ Readiness and Its Associated Factors in Managing Intimate Partner Violence in Public Hospitals of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2022
Authors: Elfios Eshetu , Tesfaye Teketel 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Intimate partner violence is a highly prevalent, serious, sensitive, growing, and preventable public health problem. However, there is a scarcity of evidence showing health providers are prepared to identify and manage intimate partner violence in the study area. This study aimed to assess the perceived readiness and associated factors among healthcare providers who work at public hospitals in Kembeta, Tembaro Zone, South, Ethiopia, 2022.
Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 424 healthcare providers working in Kembeta Tembaro zone public hospitals. The dataset was coded and entered using Epidata version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable linear regressions were done and the strength of association was assessed by using unstandardized with 95% CI. Then, a P-value of 0.05 was considered as an independently associated factor for perceived readiness.
Results: A total of 410 healthcare providers were included, yielding a response rate of 96.67%. The overall mean perceived readiness was (38.1 ± 6.03). Age [β= 0.01, 95% CI: (0.005, 0.018)], year of experience [β= 0.058, 95% CI: (0.044, 0.072)], had intimate partner violence training [β= 0.32, 95% CI: (0.24, 0.39)] and log10 of perceived knowledge score on IPV management [β= 1.42, 95% CI: (1.09, 1.72)], log10 of attitude score toward IPV [β= 2.19, 95% CI: (1.87, 2.50)] all demonstrated a significant and positive relationship with mean perceived readiness.
Conclusion: The comprehensive intimate partner violence training package effectively brings gains in preparedness among healthcare providers in addressing survivors of intimate partner violence.
Oral manifestations of long COVID and the views of healthcare professionals.
Authors: Patel Dhruvi , Louca Chris , Vargas Carolina Machuca 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Aims
Oral manifestations have been observed with this condition, however, little is known about their impact on the healthcare professionals routinely managing these patients. To investigate the prevalence of the oral manifestations of long COVID and the healthcare professionals' views, experiences and practices for managing these conditions.
Materials and methods
A cross-sectional mixed-methods study, including a self-reported online questionnaire (n=104) and healthcare professionals’ (n=7) semi-structured interviews, was conducted. Descriptive statistics and reflexive thematic analysis were used to analyse the data.
Results
78% of respondents reported one or more oral conditions associated with COVID. Changes in the sense of taste and/or smell (58%), dry mouth (48.1%) and mouth sores (45.7%) were frequently reported. Themes identified from healthcare professionals’ interviews were areas for research, management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Discussion
Allied healthcare professionals may assist dental professionals with managing oral manifestations of long COVID. Inadequate access to NHS dentistry is deterring patients worried about their oral symptoms and the limited oral knowledge of healthcare professionals affects their ability to manage patients.
Conclusion
Oral manifestations of long COVID have been observed by healthcare professionals, however, further information and training on this topic would assist them with managing patients and increasing awareness among clinicians.
Days spent on non-invasive ventilation support: Can it determine when to initiate VV-ECMO? Observational study in a cohort of Covid-19 patients.
Authors: Fuset-Cabanes María P. , Hernández-Platero LLuisa , Sabater-Riera Joan , Gordillo-Benitez Miguel , Paolo Fabio Di , Cárdenas-Campos Paola , Maisterra-Santos Krystel , Pons-Serra María , Sastre-Pérez Paola , Pérez-Fernández Xose , García-Zaloña Alejandro , Puentes-Yañez Javiera 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background: The study evaluates the impact of the time between commencing non-invasive ventilation (NIV) support and initiation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) in a cohort of critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Methods: Prospective observational study design in an intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital in Barcelona (Spain). All patients requiring VV-ECMO support due to COVID-19 associated ARDS between March 2020 and January 2022 were analysed. Survival outcome was determined at 90 days after VV-ECMO initiation. Demographic data, comorbidities at ICU admission, RESP (respiratory ECMO survival prediction) score, antiviral and immunomodulatory treatments received, inflammatory biomarkers, the need for vasopressors, the thromboprophylaxis regimen received, and respiratory parameters including the length of intubation previous to ECMO and the length of each NIV support (high-flow nasal cannula, continuous positive airway pressure and bi-level positive airway pressure), were also collated in order to assess risk factors for day-90 mortality. The effect of the time lapse between NIV support and VV-ECMO on survival was evaluated using logistic regression and adjusting the association with all factors that were significant in the univariate analysis.
Results: Seventy-two patients finally received VV-ECMO support. At 90 days after commencing VV-ECMO 35 (48%) had died and 37 (52%) were alive. Multivariable analysis showed that at VV-ECMO initiation, age (p=0.02), lactate (p=0.001), and days from initiation of NIV support to starting VV-ECMO (p=0.04) were all associated with day-90 mortality. Conclusions: In our small cohort of VV-ECMO patients with COVID-19 associated ARDS, the time spent between initiation of NIV support and VV-ECMO (together with age and lactate) appear to be a better predictor of mortality than that between intubation and VV-ECMO.
Challenges and Recommendations for Conducting Research in Primary Health Care Practice: An integrative review
Authors: Bonfim Daiana , Belotti Lorrayne , de Almeida Leticia Yamawaka , Oliveira Ilana Eshriqui , Velasco Sofia Rafaela Maito , Monteiro Camila Nascimento , Jantsch Adelson Guaraci 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Background Primary care practice-based research is valuable for advancing scientific knowledge in real-world settings and promoting evidence-based practice. It has external validity to other primary health care settings, making translation of research findings easier. However, conducting such research can be challenging, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited resources and infrastructure. Systematizing the challenges and recommendations is necessary to support researchers in producing high-quality research in primary care.Objective To identify challenges and recommendations for conducting practice-based research in primary health care services.Method An integrative literature review was performed on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Lilacs databases.Results 440 articles were identified and 25 were included in the analysis. There was a prevalence of descriptive studies, conducted in developed countries, and the majority with the participation of physicians. The challenges and recommendations for conducting practice-based research in primary health care services were grouped into six topics: research planning; infrastructure; engagement of health professionals in research; knowledge translation; relation between universities and practice; international partnerships and collaboration.Conclusion The challenges to implementing research in primary health care settings are similar in several analyzed contexts and the recommendations found point to the necessity for lasting and systemic action that engages managers, decision makers, academics, health professionals of different categories and users, aiming towards the sustainability and transformation of the practice.
Integration of Android-Based Survey Application Using Low-Cost GNSS F9R And WebGIS for Real-Time Monitoring of Water Meter Asset
Authors: Cahyadi Mokhamad Nur , Handayani Hepi Hapsari , Raharjo Agus Budi , Nurmianto Eko , Susanto Leviana Orchid Fiskarini , Haq Failaqul , Ramadhania Nurya , Triawan Luki Adi , Lest Dwi Sri 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Population growth in the city of Surabaya encourages local water supply companies PDAM (Perusahaan Daerah Air Minum) Surya Sembada to maintain the desired level of service regarding asset management needs. PDAM already has a meter recording application for record positions and water usage for asset inventory using smartphone internal GNSS and Geodetic GNSS but has low position accuracy. The application is less effective because time-consuming and a long process, so integrate customer data with land and building taxes data as the basis for determining tariffs, it isn't easy to do. These limitations have prompted this research to develop a more effective, cost-effective asset mapping system with more accurate positioning. This study develops an asset management system in android smartphone that uses low-cost GNSS then integrated with WebGIS (Web-based geographic information systems) for mapping and managing PDAM water meter assets. Android applications and WebGIS are connected through a database that uses an API (Application Programming Interface) to communicate between platforms. The low-cost GNSS accuracy showed very good results compared to the Geodetic GNSS. Sub-zone 102, which has customers such as large industries, warehouses, offices, large businesses, and public service offices, shows a very high-risk analysis of asset damage.
Establishing Entrustable Professional Activities for Psychiatry Residents in China
Authors: Yan Feng , Yang Xu , Zhang，MB Ligang , Cheng Huaqin , Bai， Luyuan , Yang Fude 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Purpose: The authors established entrustable professional activities for psychiatry residents in China.
Methods: The authors conducted a literature research and two expert consultation rounds following the Delphi method in 2022 to screen and optimize entrustable professional activities for psychiatry residents.
Results: The effective questionnaire recovery rate in the two consultation rounds was 100% (44/44). The expert authority coefficients of the first and second consultation rounds were 0.861 and 0.881, respectively. The Kendall harmony coefficients of the first and second expert consultation rounds were 0.279 (χ2 = 405.43, P < .001) and 0.389 (χ2 = 3456.83, P < .001), respectively. The arithmetic means of the various indicators’ evaluation results in the two consultation rounds ranged between 3.61 and 4.93, and the full score rates were between 13.6% and 93.2%. The authors established 17 entrustable professional activities for psychiatry residents and their contents with phase-based modularization and formulated the entrustable level of each at various stages.
Conclusions: Combined with standardized psychiatry training characteristics, the authors preliminarily established phase-specific and modular entrustable professional activities for psychiatry residents. The formulated entrustable professional activities are suitable for the practice and clinical environment of standardized psychiatry training in China. The devised system has good observability and measurability and provides a simple and feasible competency evaluation method for standardized psychiatry resident training.
Noninvasive High-Frequency Oscillation Ventilation in preterm infants with respiratory failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Lin Hong , Lin Yunfeng , Chen Qian , Huang Shanbiao , Fu Zizhou 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Objective:Noninvasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (nHFOV) is a relatively new non-invasive modality, and evidence for its use is limited. This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of nHFOV in preventing reintubation in premature newborn infants.
Methods: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 101 premature infants with RDS who were treated in our hospital from between November 2017 and November 2020. The inclusion criteria were premature infants born in our hospital who need nHFOV for more than 24 hours, and the exclusion criteria were who do not need nHFOV or whose duration of NHFOV was less than 24 hours.
Results:101 preterm infants (birth weight:995±244g，gestational age:27±1 weeks) were commenced on receive NHFOV treatment on 116 occasions. NHFOV was used immediately postextubation as next level of noninvasive respiratory support (prophylaxis)in 78 of 116 occasions and as“rescue”(NCPAP or biphasic CPAP failed) in 36 of 116 occasions. Treatment with NHFOV was successful in 100 occasions (86%) while 16 occasions (14%) were needed to be intubated within 7 days. Percutaneous oxygen saturation was improved after noninvasive high-frequency ventilation( the groups of 86-90% and 91-95%, p=0.00), suggesting better oxygenation and reducing apnea(0.9±0.9 vs 0.5±0.5,p=0.00).In terms of carbon dioxide emissions, PCO2 was significantly different before and after ventilation in the rescue group((54.9±15.1 vs 42.6±8.8, p=0.00), but not in the prophylaxis group(45.1±10.9 vs 44.9±9.1, p=0.97).There was no difference in FiO2(%) requirements before and after starting NHFOV (35.5±8.8 vs 33.8±9.0, p=0.17, respectively) .
Conclusion The use of NHFOV is feasible as a prophylactic or rescue mode of NIV, which decreases the number of apneas and PCO2. it is worthy of further clinical application research.
The U-shaped relationship between sleep time on workdays and depression in US aged 20 years and older with hypertension: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Wang Yicheng , Xiao Yuan , Lin Yichang , Ni Binghang , Hou Riting , Jiang Yu , Zhang Yan 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background Few epidemiological research has been conducted in hypertensive populations on depression and sleep time on workdays. The aim of our study was to examine the relationship between sleep time on workdays and depression in hypertensive populations from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).Methods In all, 9407 individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007–2018 with a history of hypertension were examined. We investigated the association between sleep time on workdays and the prevalence of depression in a hypertensive population using weighted univariate logistic regression analysis, weighted multivariate logistic regression analysis, weighted subgroup analysis, and weighted restricted cubic spline analysis.Results Sleep time on workdays was significantly linked with depression in a multivariable logistic regression model that adjusted for all covariates (OR: 0.84, 95% CI: 0.77–0.92, P < 0.01). Additionally, grouping sleep time on workdays into quartiles (Q) revealed a link between reduced workday sleep duration and a higher risk of depression [Q1=(OR:1.00), Q2= (OR:0.50, 95% CI:0.38–0.67, P < 0.01), Q3= (OR:0.51,95% CI:0.38–0.67, P < 0.01), Q3= (OR:0.79, 95% CI:0.57–1.11, P = 0.17)]. We also conducted subgroup analyses for age, gender, race, education, marital status, use of tobacco and alcohol, and other health issues, and discovered moderating effects for sleep time on workdays and depression across these variables(P < 0.05). Finally, we used a weighted restricted cubic spline curve to investigate the non-linear association between sleep time on workdays and depression. We discovered a U-shaped relationship with an inflection point of 7.427. By further stratifying by gender, race, and marital status, we found a non-linear relationship between sleep time on workdays and depression.Conclusion Our results indicate that less sleep time on workdays is associated with an increased risk of depression in people with hypertension.
Experimental research into the uniaxial compressive strength of low-density reef limestone based on image recognition
Authors: Wei Xiaoqing , Luo Yi , Zhang Jinrui , Li Xinping , Meng Fei 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Low-density reef limestone is widely distributed in tropical oceans; exploring its mechanical properties is of significance to practices in marine foundation engineering. In this research, laboratory experiments on low-density reef limestones with two different types of porous structures were conducted using image recognition methods to study the special mechanical properties of low-reef limestone. Results indicate that: low-density reef limestone shows apparent porous structure. Image recognition methods were used to determine feasibility and convenience of capturing 2D pore geometric information of specimens. Low-density reef limestones with different porous structures show small difference in porosity and density; while they exhibit large differences in pore sizes and UCS. The UCS of low-density reef limestone is found to be jointly influenced by pore structure and density (it increases with the decrease of parameter \(\stackrel{-}{S}\) and increase of density). The results may provide help for those investigating the mechanical properties of reef limestone and practices in marine foundation engineering.
Adaptive Temporal Compression for Reduction of Computational Complexity in Human Behavior Recognition
Authors: Huang Haixin , Wang Yuyao , Cai Mingqi , Wang Ruipeng , Wen Feng , Hu Xiaojie 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

The research on video analytics especially in the area of human behavior recognition has become increasingly popular recently. It is widely applied in virtual reality, video surveillance, and video retrieval. With the advancement of deep learning algorithms and computer hardware, the conventional two-dimensional convolution technique for training video models has been replaced by three-dimensional convolution, which enables the extraction of spatio-temporal features. Specifically, the use of 3D convolution in human behavior recognition has been the subject of growing interest. However, the increased dimensionality has led to challenges such as the dramatic increase in the number of parameters, increased time complexity, and a strong dependence on GPUs for effective spatio-temporal feature extraction. The training speed can be considerably slow without the support of powerful GPU hardware. To address these issues, this study proposes an Adaptive Temporal Compression (ATC) module that serves as a standalone module and can be integrated into existing architectures. The ATC module effectively reduces GPU computing load and time complexity with negligible loss of accuracy, thereby facilitating real-time human behavior recognition.
Quality Trumps Quantity: Exploring Relationships between Job Quality, Job Quantity, and Sleep
Authors: Guo Ya , Wang Senhu 
Published: April 2023

Abstract

Background
Despite ample research on the relationship between work and sleep, little is known about the relative importance of each job quality dimension for sleep quality and whether the relationship in contingent on job quantity (i.e., working hours). Drawing on a unified analytic framework of job quality and job quantity, this study aims to investigate the interactive relationship between job quality and job quantity and their impact on sleep quality.
Method
Our analytical sample comprises of 11,066 men and 13,416 women, between the ages of 18 and 65, extracted from the 2015 European Working Conditions Survey. Cases with missing key values are removed from the sample to ensure data integrity. We apply country-level fixed effects models to examine the association between job quantity, job quality, and sleep quality.
Results
Our findings suggest that while working hours or working time mismatch have a weak association with sleep quality, job quality has a more significant impact on sleep quality, with different dimensions playing varying roles. Most favorable job characteristics (e.g., low work intensity, good physical environment, meaningful work) are linked to better sleep quality. In contrast, high skill and discretion is associated with poorer sleep quality. Furthermore, the importance of most job quality indices remains even when people work shorter hours or feel under-employed, highlighting the continued importance of job quality for wellbeing in the global trend of a shorter working week.
Conclusion
By adopting multidimensional concepts of job quantity and job quality, the findings have practical implications for labor market policies and the creation of a supportive workplace environment that fosters better sleep quality and mental health for employees. This may lead to more effective policies to address work-related stress and promote a favorable work-life balance.
Patterns of Presentation of Adults With Hearing Impairment in a Peri-urban Community in South Africa: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Mtimkulu Thobekile Kutloano , Khoza-Shangase Katijah 
Published: April 2023

Abstract
Background: There is a wealth of research, globally, on the help-seeking behaviour patterns of individuals with a variety of chronic medical conditions. Contextually relevant findings have been reported describing the influence of a disease and/or disorder together with the related personal, social, environmental, and region-specific factors. However, research related to help-seeking behaviour patterns in hearing impairment is mostly found in high income countries (HICs) and tells a one-sided story indicating a knowledge gap in other contexts. As part of a bigger study titled “In pursuit of preventive audiology: Help-seeking behaviour patterns of adults with hearing impairment in a peri-urban community in South Africa”, the main aim of the study was to describe the pattern of presentation of symptoms in adults with hearing impairment from a peri-urban community in South Africa.
Methods: Through a non-probability purposive sampling method, 23 adults participated in semi-structured interviews using an interview guide. Thematic analysis through a deductive analysis approach was adopted for data analysis.
Results: Participants’ patterns of presentation indicated a belief in a Western bio-medical causation to explain their hearing impairment. Help-seekers sought help mostly from healthcare workers at all levels of healthcare in the public (primary, secondary, and tertiary) and private healthcare sectors, followed by a few participants consulting their social networks. Only one participant used a traditional healthcare provider to resolve his hearing difficulties.
Conclusions: In a diverse country like South Africa, with a majority African population, the influence of cultural practices and beliefs proved to have a minimal influence on participants’ help-seeking behaviour for their ear and hearing challenges. However, an interplay of factors related to one’s context at the time played a significant role in the pattern of presentation to the ear and hearing clinic. There is therefore a need to understand the perspectives of adults with hearing impairment from their environments to facilitate more contextual relevancy in healthcare provision within the preventive audiology field. Hearing health policymakers should also endeavour to consider the realities of health-seeking in each context and environment.