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Agricultural Economics & Policy
Matthew D. Turner, Molly Teague, Augustine Ayantunde
Summary: The study explores differences in food consumption within rural households in Africa, finding that the gender and genealogical position of eating groups significantly influence grain consumption. Depending on genealogical position, female- or children-dominated groups may display higher or lower consumption rates than male groups, while meat consumption is influenced by male groups led by a member of the household head's generation.
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Environmental Studies
Zoe Tkaczyk, William G. Moseley
Summary: Although traditionally food security has been defined with four dimensions, there is a growing need for two additional dimensions: agency and sustainability. Measuring agency, or a person's control over their food production and consumption, is particularly challenging. This paper explores the feasibility of creating a metric to measure agency within food systems by studying female rice farmers in Burkina Faso. The findings suggest that measuring agency can improve our understanding and measurement of food security and contribute to creating more just and equitable food systems.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Sakiko Shiratori, Yachiyo Tobita, Eveline M. F. W. Sawadogo-Compaore
Summary: This study examines the challenges rural communities face in achieving food security and adequate nutrition. It found that factors such as season, region, and household characteristics significantly influence food security. There are large regional differences in diet quality, with a higher percentage of households categorized as having poor diets in the north compared to the south. Most micronutrient supplies are insufficient, and cereals are the main source of nutrients.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ronald Musizvingoza, Nyasha Tirivayi, Frank Otchere, Francesca Viola
Summary: This study examines the risk and protective factors associated with adolescents' exposure to violence at home in Burkina Faso. The results show that psychological violence is more common than physical violence, and there are gender and age differences in exposure to violence. The findings emphasize the importance of family background characteristics in addressing violence against children.
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Food Science & Technology
Natewinde Sawadogo, Youmanli Ouoba
Summary: The closure of markets in Ouagadougou due to COVID-19 has affected the food security of informal sector households. This study aims to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on households' likelihood to use food coping strategies, considering their resilience capacities. A survey of 503 small trader households in five markets was conducted, identifying seven inclusive food coping strategies. The multivariate probit model was used to identify factors influencing the adoption of these strategies. The results indicate that COVID-19 has influenced households' adoption of certain coping strategies, with assets and access to basic services playing a key role in reducing reliance on these strategies. Strengthening adaptive capacity and social security for informal sector households is therefore important.
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Food Science & Technology
Elodie Becquey, Issa Sombie, Mariama Toure, Zuzanna Turowska, Emilie Buttarelli, Nicholas Nisbett
Summary: Analyzing the nutrition story in Burkina Faso, we found that improvements in immunization coverage, assets accumulation, and reduction in open defecation were associated with improvements in under-five stunting. Other indicators such as education, family planning, health, and WASH were also found to be related. Burkina Faso's success in improving coverage of nutrition and healthcare programs, along with improvements in food security, WASH, and education sectors, contributed to improvements in child nutrition.
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Geography
Jennifer C. Langill, Marlene Elias, Barbara Vinceti, Alain Traore, Daouda Traore
Summary: Shifting and intensifying migration flows are leading to significant changes in households, livelihoods, and landscapes worldwide. However, migration trends vary geographically, with sub-Saharan Africa experiencing male-dominated outmigration and redefined responsibilities for women, children, and elders. This study examines the impact of migration on farming households and production systems in Oubritenga Province, Burkina Faso. The findings suggest that migration in this region is economically driven and influenced by environmental and socio-cultural factors. While there is a shift towards temporary migration, a 'feminization of agriculture' is not observed, as male migrants maintain decision-making power and contribute labor to household agriculture upon their return.
JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Emily V. Moore, Elizabeth Wood, Heather Stark, Aissata Wereme N'Diaye, Sarah L. McKune
Summary: The Un Oeuf intervention in Burkina Faso successfully increased infant and young child egg consumption, with mothers overcoming barriers and experiencing improved livelihoods. The intervention's sustainability was supported by knowledge sharing, accountability, and motivation.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Zuzanna Turowska, Emilie Buttarelli, Issa Sombie, Nicholas Nisbett, Mara Van den Bold, Elodie Becquey
Summary: Looking back at successful enabling environments for nutrition can provide guidance for policymakers to accelerate progress in ending all forms of malnutrition by 2030. Through a study in Burkina Faso, we analyzed the factors that enabled wide-scale nutrition progress, such as leadership, coordination bodies, intersectoral collaboration, and increased funding. The success of Burkina Faso's health sector in creating an enabling environment for nutrition has contributed to improvements in child nutrition. Enhancing accountability and empowering decentralized bodies in sectors like health, agriculture, water, sanitation, hygiene, education, and social protection can further accelerate progress in nutrition.
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Agronomy
Waheed Mobolaji Ashagidigbi, Olajumoke Oluwatoyosi Orilua, Kehinde Ademola Olagunju, Abiodun Olusola Omotayo
Summary: Gender inequality in sub-Saharan Africa has a negative impact on food security. This study examines the relationship between gender, empowerment, and food security in Nigeria using cross-sectional data. The findings reveal low levels of empowerment among females in Nigeria, with the female gender, rural residents, and those in the North West region being more vulnerable to food insecurity and disempowerment.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Teresa Buitrago-Garcia, N. Helene Sawadogo, Aurelia Souares, Jean-Louis Koulidiati, Ali Sie, Till Baernighausen, Sarah Langlotz, Shannon A. McMahon
Summary: This study highlights the absence of gender-sensitive sanitation facilities in secondary schools in Burkina Faso and the negative impact it has on girls. The research suggests that many schools do not meet international water, sanitation, and hygiene standards. Photo-elicitation proves to be an effective method for engaging participants and identifying issues and solutions.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. Pia Chaparro, Amy H. Auchincloss, Sofia Argibay, Dominic A. Ruggiero, Jonathan Purtle, Brent A. Langellier
Summary: The study examines the connection between immigrant criminalizing and integrating policies at the county and state level and Latino participation in the SNAP program. By analyzing data from the American Community Survey and the Urban Institute's State Immigration Policies Resource, the study finds that counties with sanctuary policies have higher SNAP participation among Latino households. Local and state immigration policies, regardless of SNAP eligibility, can impact SNAP enrollment among Latino households, and jurisdictions without sanctuary policies should consider targeted outreach strategies to increase participation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Ilana R. Cliffer, William A. Masters, Nandita Perumal, Elena N. Naumova, Augustin N. Zeba, Franck Garanet, Beatrice L. Rogers
Summary: This study used longitudinal data to investigate growth patterns in Burkina Faso children aged 6-27 months. It found that children who experienced growth faltering have slower growth rates and shorter attained lengths. The study also found that growth between 9 and 11 months had the most significant impact on attained length.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ali Sie, Mamadou Ouattara, Mamadou Bountogo, Clarisse Dah, Guillaume Compaore, Elodie Lebas, Jessica M. Brogdon, Ying Lin, William W. Godwin, Kieran S. O'Brien, Benjamin F. Arnold, Thomas M. Lietman, Catherine E. Oldenburg
Summary: This study evaluated underweight patterns in infants aged 1-11 months in rural Burkina Faso and found that underweight prevalence increased with age. Male infants had a higher risk of underweight compared to females. Improved household sanitation was associated with better weight outcomes, particularly in male infants.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2022)
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Economics
Mohammad H. Sepahvand, Roujman Shahbazian
Summary: This study replicates previous findings on gendered transmission of attitudes within families and examines the intergenerational transmission of risk attitudes. Results show significant transmission from parents to children, with positive assortative mating strengthening the transmission. Mothers' transmission is stronger to daughters, while fathers exhibit stronger transmission to sons. The study also finds heterogeneity in intergenerational transmission within male- and female-dominated risk domains, supporting the gender-specific role model hypothesis. Transmission of attitudes from the local environment to children weakens when controlling for parental attitudes.
EMPIRICAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)