Article
Health Policy & Services
Amane Mounia, Echchakery Mohamed, Hafidi Mohamed, Boussaa Samia
Summary: The present study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and practices of the population in central Morocco towards leishmaniasis. The results showed that the overall level of knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding leishmaniasis was poor, indicating a lack of community participation.
JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Aouatif Saadi, Hamid Sahibi, Severine Thys, Tanguy Marcotty, Hind Filali, Fatimaezzahra Amarir, Abdelkbir Rhalem, Nathalie Kirschvink, Nicolas Antoine-Moussiaux
Summary: The study conducted a stakeholder analysis of the cystic echinococcosis control programme in Morocco, revealing the complexity of implementing zoonotic disease control due to involvement of various stakeholders. An analytical framework was proposed using elements from stakeholder analysis to evaluate the programme based on three criteria.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Tian Ma, Qian Wang, Mengmeng Hao, Chuizhao Xue, Xu Wang, Shuai Han, Qian Wang, Jiangshan Zhao, Xiao Ma, Xianglin Wu, Xiaofeng Jiang, Lei Cao, Yaming Yang, Yu Feng, Quzhen Gongsang, Juergen Scheffran, Liqun Fang, Richard James Maude, Canjun Zheng, Fangyu Ding, Weiping Wu, Dong Jiang
Summary: This study used the national echinococcosis survey data from 2012 to 2016 to investigate the spatial prevalence, demographic characteristics, and risk factors of cystic and alveolar echinococcosis in China. The results showed that female gender, older age, occupation as a herdsman or religious worker, and illiteracy were identified as risk factors for both types of echinococcosis. The prevalence of the diseases varied geographically, with high endemicity observed in the Tibetan Plateau region. Various environmental, biological, and social factors were found to be associated with the diseases. The findings will contribute to the development of targeted prevention measures and disease control strategies.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Ma, Dong Jiang, Gongsang Quzhen, Chuizhao Xue, Shuai Han, Weiping Wu, Canjun Zheng, Fangyu Ding
Summary: The study analyzed the spatial distribution and clustering of cystic echinococcosis (CE) prevalence in Tibet, revealing associations with annual average precipitation, elevation, water accessibility, and animal population. This provides insights for understanding the current situation of and factors influencing CE in Tibet, aiding in the development of disease prevention and control strategies by public health authorities.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wojciech Stefan Zgliczynski, Olga Maria Rostkowska, Beata Sarecka-Hujar
Summary: The study indicates that Polish medical doctors need more training and education on vitamin D supplementation to better address the problem of deficiencies in the population.
Article
Microbiology
Sibo Wang, Haohao Sun, Shan Wang, Qian Ren, Yi Dai, Meipeng Zhu, Yayun Zhang, Honglei Kang, Jing Li, Jun Xiao, Yimin Dong, Weishan Wang
Summary: Spinal cystic echinococcosis is a severely neglected, rare disease with high morbidity, disability, and mortality in prevalent regions. This study examined the therapeutic effects of a-mangostin for spinal cystic echinococcosis and explored its potential pharmacological mechanism.
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Xuhui Zhang, Lamu Suolang, Yelei Ren, Yifei Wang, Yong Jiang, Xiaofei Zhong, Zehui Gou, Wu Zhou, Juan Chen, Yongzhong Li, Diming Cai
Summary: In this study, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) was found to be more accurate than conventional ultrasound (US) in differentiating between cystic echinococcosis (CE) and alveolar echinococcosis (AE) in the liver. The accuracy rate for CEUS was 91.3%, while for US it was 65.2%. Therefore, CEUS can be considered a reliable tool for the differentiation of hepatic echinococcosis.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
May Khanafer, Marwa Diab El Harake, Imad Toufeili, Samer A. Kharroubi
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Lebanese adult consumers in identifying food adulteration during the food purchase process, and found a lack of knowledge and practices among most respondents. Regression analysis also identified six predictors significantly associated with participants' knowledge scores.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
A. Yacouti, N. Elkhoudri, A. El Got, A. Benider, F. Hadrya, R. Baddou, A. Forster, M. Mouallif
Summary: This study reveals a low level of awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine uptake among young Moroccan women in universities. Awareness of cervical cancer, awareness of the HPV vaccine, and acceptance of Pap smear tests are significant predictors of HPV vaccine acceptance. It is important to implement awareness programs targeted at young women to promote vaccination uptake and reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
Article
Immunology
Victor Daniel Miron, Andrei Razvan Toma, Claudiu Filimon, Gabriela Bar, Mihai Craiu
Summary: This study investigates parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of optional vaccines in a skeptical European population. The findings show that parental knowledge is related to compliance with optional vaccination, and a high percentage of parents believe that it provides additional health safety benefits for their children. The study suggests the importance of continuous dialogue between the medical community and parents to raise awareness and mitigate the public health impact of optional vaccine-preventable diseases.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rehana Rehman, Shireen Jawed, Rabiya Ali, Khola Noreen, Mukhtiar Baig, Javaria Baig
Summary: The study revealed that the general Pakistani population has high awareness and positive attitudes towards COVID-19, but their knowledge is insufficient. Most people primarily obtain information from social media and television, with younger individuals and students showing more positive attitudes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Abiy Tadesse Angelo, Daniel Shiferaw Alemayehu, Aklilu Mamo Dacho
Summary: The study revealed that 47%, 54%, and 42.8% of students had good knowledge, positive attitude, and good practice towards Covid-19, respectively. Being from the health sciences college was significantly associated with good knowledge. Factors such as gender, being a health sciences student, parents' educational status, and monthly income were predictors of students' attitude. Residency, knowledge, and attitude were independent predictors of practice.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zahra Sadek, Hala Mohsen, Saja Yazbek, Zein Al Abidin Nabulsi, Ahmad Rifai Sarraj, Maha Hoteit
Summary: This study investigates the use of dietary supplements among Lebanese athletes. The findings show a prevalence rate of 74%, with athletes relying on coaches and online sources for information. However, many athletes lack knowledge and have unsatisfactory attitudes towards supplementation, using supplements without professional recommendation and failing to read the nutritional facts.
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Sohaib Mohammed Mokhtar Ahmed, Elnazier Mohammed Ibrahim Mohamed Zain, Osama Saeed Osman
Summary: The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of physicians in Sudan regarding depression. The findings indicate a moderate knowledge among physicians about depression, significant concerns regarding poor attitudes and practices towards depression treatment, and a lack of training. Urgent training of physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of depression in Sudan is highlighted.
BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fadwa Hammouh, Mai Abdullah, Ala'a Al-Bakheit, Narmeen Jamal Al-Awwad, Ibrahim Dabbour, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Summary: Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among Jordanian older people were assessed in a cross-sectional survey of 1200 participants aged 60 and over. The results showed that a significant portion of the participants had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices regarding nutrition. There were also regional differences in the prevalence of these KAPs, with the northern region having the highest prevalence of poor knowledge and the central region having the highest prevalence of positive attitudes.