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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seyed Hassan Nikookar, Mahmood Moosazadeh, Mahmoud Fazeli-Dinan, Morteza Zaim, Mohammad Mehdi Sedaghat, Ahmadali Enayati
Summary: This study conducted in northern Iran assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding dengue fever. The results showed that most of the respondents had heard about dengue but had less knowledge about its symptoms. Although the majority had good attitudes and practices, there is room for improvement in local transmission practices. The study suggests the need for enhanced training programs to improve knowledge and attitudes among healthcare workers for better management and control of dengue.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mohammed Salem, Myriam Ertz
Summary: This study examines the impact of demarketing strategies on women's breastfeeding attitudes, intentions, and behaviors, with a focus on how time pressure and breastfeeding knowledge moderate these effects. The findings indicate that demarketing strategies, including promotion, place, price, and product factors, have positive effects on women's attitudes, intentions, and behavior towards breastfeeding. These effects are further strengthened when there is less time pressure and more breastfeeding knowledge. Additionally, the study highlights that demarketing effects are particularly significant for younger, more educated, unemployed, and lower-income women.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Andrea Gila-Diaz, Ariadna Witte Castro, Gloria Herranz Carrillo, Pratibha Singh, William Yakah, Silvia M. Arribas, David Ramiro-Cortijo
Summary: The adherence to the Healthy Food Pyramid (HFP) was investigated among pregnant, lactating, and non-pregnant/non-lactating (NPNL) women. Lactating women had the lowest adherence score, while pregnant women had the highest. Maternal age was positively correlated with adherence in pregnant and lactating women, and factors like educational level and monthly income influenced adherence positively. Targeting nutritional interventions towards breastfeeding mothers of young age and low socioeconomic and educational levels may improve adherence to the HFP. The findings can help in designing recommendation guidelines and nutritional educational interventions for specific populations.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Heba A. A. Ibrahim, Mohammed A. A. Alshahrani, DaifAllah D. Al-Thubaity, Samiha H. H. Sayed, Sultan A. A. Almedhesh, Wafaa T. T. Elgzar
Summary: This study explores the associated factors of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention among pregnant women. The findings suggest that occupational status, BF knowledge, and attitude are important predictors of EBF intention. Interventions targeting these factors can help improve EBF intention and promote behavior change for successful breastfeeding.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniela Lucia Mendoza Millan, Fhabian Stevens Carrion-Nessi, Mario Daniel Mejia Bernard, Maria Victoria Marcano-Rojas, Oscar Daniel Omana Avila, Juan Manuel Doval Fernandez, Fabian Rafael Chacon Labrador, Adriana Quintero Rodriguez, Sebastian Gasparini Vega, Adriana Tami, Andrea L. Maricuto, Viledy L. Velasquez, Maria Eugenia Landaeta, Manuel Figuera, Melynar Chavero, Luisamy Figuera, Natasha A. Camejo-Avila, David A. Forero-Pena
Summary: The healthcare workers in Venezuela showed good knowledge towards COVID-19, but had negative attitudes and lack of participation in training. Frontline workers displayed more positive attitudes compared to non-frontline workers. Older healthcare workers were more likely to engage in appropriate practices.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marjia Sultana, Shishir Dhar, Towhid Hasan, Lincon Chandra Shill, Nafisa Habib Purba, Akibul Islam Chowdhury, Suvasish Das Shuvo
Summary: Despite satisfactory knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding, the practice among mothers is poor. Interventions should prioritize ensuring exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers, in addition to improving their knowledge and attitudes.
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Immunology
Hayfa A. AlHefdhi, Syed Esam Mahmood, Manar Ahmed I. Alsaeedi, Haifa' Hisham A. Alwabel, Mariam Salem Alshahrani, Ebtihaj Yahya Alshehri, Rawan Ahmed O. Alhamlan, Maram Nawar Alosaimi
Summary: This study examines the COVID-19 vaccination rate and attitudes among pregnant and lactating women in Saudi Arabia. The results show that 78.2% of women have received the vaccine, while 21.8% have hesitated. Most vaccinated women chose the Pfizer vaccine for its protective effects. Counseling and educating women who are concerned about side effects and the effects on unborn children is necessary to promote vaccine acceptance.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sukainah S. ALHazim, Sultan T. Al-Otaibi, Nawal H. Herzallah
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare workers regarding ergonomics in a large governmental healthcare facility. The findings showed that the majority of the participants had fair knowledge and good attitudes towards ergonomics, but the practice of ergonomics was not implemented. Risk factors such as being Saudi, being a woman, and having low academic achievement were associated with poor knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to ergonomics. It is important to emphasize the practice of ergonomics in routine clinical work in order to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Muhammed Elhadi, Ahmed Alsoufi, Abdulmueti Alhadi, Amel Hmeida, Entisar Alshareea, Mawadda Dokali, Sanabel Abodabos, Omaymah Alsadiq, Mohammed Abdelkabir, Aimen Ashini, Abdulhamid Shaban, Saja Mohammed, Nehal Alghudban, Eman Bureziza, Qasi Najah, Khawla Abdulrahman, Nora Mshareb, Khawla Derwish, Najwa Shnfier, Rayan Burkan, Marwa Al-Azomi, Ayman Hamdan, Khadeejah Algathafi, Eman Abdulwahed, Khadeejah Alheerish, Naeimah Lindi, Mohamed Anaiba, Abobaker Elbarouni, Monther Alsharif, Kamal Alhaddad, Enas Alwhishi, Muad Aboughuffah, Wesal Aljadidi, Aisha Jaafari, Ala Khaled, Ahmed Zaid, Ahmed Msherghi
Summary: The study found that while most participants expressed concerns about potential complications of the COVID-19 vaccine, the majority were willing to take the vaccine, especially if its efficacy was 90% or higher.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohammad Ali Hossain, Md Utba Bin Rashid, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Sabrina Sayeed, Md Abdul Kader, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
Summary: The study found that healthcare workers had good overall knowledge and a positive attitude, but poor practice regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). The study also highlighted factors influencing healthcare workers' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards PPE that need to be addressed in future education, awareness, and counseling programs.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Sulaiman Kanu, Peter Bai James, Abdulai Jawo Bah, John Alimamy Kabba, Musa Salieu Kamara, Christine Ellen Elleanor Williams, Joseph Sam Kanu
Summary: Healthcare workers in Sierra Leone demonstrated good knowledge, positive attitudes, and safe practices towards COVID-19. However, they believe their healthcare facilities are ill-prepared and lack sufficient personal protective equipment to adequately respond to the outbreak. Authorities and policymakers should allocate necessary resources to ensure a safe working environment for healthcare workers.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Raffaele Falsaperla, Guido Leone, Maria Familiari, Martino Ruggieri
Summary: Efforts should be made to vaccinate more population groups, including pregnant and lactating women, who have been initially excluded from vaccination campaigns. Studies have not found significant adverse effects in vaccinated pregnant women or their newborns, with the transfer of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulins through the placenta and breastmilk providing humoral immunity.
EXPERT REVIEW OF VACCINES
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Gebrehiwot Ayalew Tiruneh, Getachew Asmare Adela, Teklie Mengie Ayele, Zelalem Tilahun Muche, Awgichew Behaile T. Mariam, Anemut Tilahun Mulu, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels and determinants of breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, and intention among pregnant women. The results showed that the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of most pregnant women were suboptimal, and their intention was unsatisfactory. Therefore, it is necessary to develop culture-specific interventions to improve breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and intention among pregnant women.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kathryn J. Gray, Evan A. Bordt, Caroline Atyeo, Elizabeth Deriso, Babatunde Akinwunmi, Nicola Young, Aranxta Medina Baez, Lydia L. Shook, Dana Cvrk, Kaitlyn James, Rose De Guzman, Sara Brigida, Khady Diouf, Ilona Goldfarb, Lisa M. Bebell, Lael M. Yonker, Alessio Fasano, S. Alireza Rabi, Michal A. Elovitz, Galit Alter, Andrea G. Edlow
Summary: The study found that pregnant and lactating women had equivalent antibody titers after receiving the coronavirus disease 2019 mRNA vaccine compared to nonpregnant women, and these titers were higher than those induced by natural infection. Vaccine-induced antibodies were present in umbilical cord blood and breastmilk samples, transferring immunity to neonates through placenta and breastmilk.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Azidah Abdul Kadir, Norhayati Mohd Noor, Ahmad Faiq Mukhtar
Summary: Health care workers are crucial in providing vaccination-related information to parents, but there is a lack of validated tools to measure their knowledge and attitude on childhood vaccination. This study developed and validated a questionnaire for healthcare workers on childhood vaccination, demonstrating high reliability and validity.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
