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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Simone McCarthy, Samantha L. Thomas, Hannah Pitt, Maria E. Bellringer
Summary: The study found that older women's perceptions of gambling risks are influenced by their early entertainment experiences rather than their current gambling behaviors. They prioritize maintaining respected social identities within venues and often downplay or ignore the risks associated with EGMs. Older women go through a process of risk negotiation where social interaction benefits outweigh potential harms from gambling machines.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
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Substance Abuse
Matthew A. Tom, Timothy C. Edson, Eric R. Louderback, Sarah E. Nelson, Karen A. Amichia, Debi A. LaPlante
Summary: This study examined online poker playing trends based on actual betting records data. The findings showed that overall financial involvement and time commitment were relatively moderate. Most online poker players exhibited moderate gambling behavior, but a small percentage of highly involved players required closer scrutiny.
JOURNAL OF GAMBLING STUDIES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kathleen Maltzahn, Mary Whiteside, Helen Lee, John Cox, Sarah MacLean
Summary: This study investigated the gambling harm experienced by bingo players in different populations in Victoria, Australia. The results showed that while bingo games are mostly positive for players, a minority of players and their families do experience notable harm. This harm was caused by traditional paper-based games, new technologies, and the proximity of bingo sessions to electronic gambling machines. The study suggests that commercial, technological, and regulatory changes are increasing the risk of harm to bingo players, and reforms are needed to protect the distinct nature of bingo as a lower-risk form of gambling.
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Medicine, General & Internal
James F. Mbinta, Binh P. Nguyen, Prosper Mandela A. Awuni, Paul E. Eme, Colin R. Simpson
Summary: This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of zoster vaccines against incident HZ and postherpetic neuralgia in adults 50 years and older, using key information sources such as MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane libraries, and CINAHL. The study will search for postlicensure observational studies published between 2006 and 2020 to assess the effectiveness of HZ/zoster vaccines in adults 50 years and older, and will include critical appraisal, data extraction, and statistical analyses using a random-effect model.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Hiba Jawdat Barqawi, Saryia Farouk Adra, Hiba Riad Ramzi, Mahmoud Alaa Abouaggour, Shamma Khamis Almehairi
Summary: The study found that residents in the UAE had a generally low understanding of microbiota, with only a small percentage displaying a good level of knowledge. Different age groups and educational levels had a significant impact on knowledge, with being a university student and a healthcare professional being important predictors of microbiota knowledge.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Minhazul Abedin, Abrar Wahab, Farah Naz Rahman, Fardina Rahman Omi, Saadia Shareen, Shagoofa Rakhshanda, Labida Islam, Cinderella Akbar Mayaboti, Uttam Kumar Saha, Fazlay Faruque, Lauren M. Fletcher, Saidur Mashreky
Summary: This systematic review aims to investigate the impact of various social determinants of health on the transmission and outcomes of COVID-19 globally. Observational studies reporting statistical relationships between SDOHs and COVID-19 will be included, with quality assessment using a modified version of the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Findings will be reported through narrative synthesis without meta-analysis, and results will be disseminated through publication and conference presentation.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kefyalew Addis Alene, Yalemzewod Assefa Gelaw, Dagnachew Muluye Fetene, Digsu N. Koye, Yohannes Adama Melaku, Hailay Gesesew, Mulugeta Molla Birhanu, Akilew Awoke Adane, Muluken Dessalegn Muluneh, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Solomon Abrha, Atsede Aregay, Asnakew Achaw Ayele, Woldesellassie M. Bezabhe, Kidane Tadesse Gebremariam, Tesfaye Gebremedhin, Amanuel Tesfay Gebremedhin, Lemlem Gebremichael, Ayele Bali Geleto, Habtamu Tilahun Kassahun, Getiye Dejenu Kibret, Cheru Tesema Leshargie, Alemayehu Mekonnen, Alemnesh H. Mirkuzie, Hassen Mohammed, Henok Getachew Tegegn, Azeb Gebresilassie Tesema, Fisaha Haile Tesfay, Befikadu Legesse Wubishet, Yohannes Kinfu
Summary: This study identified geographical differences in vulnerability to infection, case severity, and likelihood of death from COVID-19 in Ethiopia. It offers maps that can guide targeted interventions necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
K. Maltzahn, M. Whiteside, H. Lee, J. Cox, S. MacLean
Summary: The aim of this study is to identify measures to reduce gambling harm to bingo players and their communities and propose five sets of measures. The study found that technological, regulatory, and commercial changes, as well as the use of bingo to support other forms of gambling, promotion of gambling interests, failure to recognize the experiences of different communities, and external structural influences, contribute to harm to bingo players. The proposed measures include safeguarding bingo's protective features, delinking bingo from the gambling ecosystem, dismantling political protection of the gambling industry, tailoring strategies for sub-populations, and preventing oppression and abuse, in order to mitigate gambling harm.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anne Osterrieder, Giulia Cuman, Wirichada Pan-Ngum, Phaik Kin Cheah, Phee-Kheng Cheah, Pimnara Peerawaranun, Margherita Silan, Miha Orazem, Ksenija Perkovic, Urh Groselj, Mira Leonie Schneiders, Tassawan Poomchaichote, Naomi Waithira, Supa-at Asarath, Bhensri Naemiratch, Supanat Ruangkajorn, Lenart Skof, Natinee Kulpijit, Constance R. S. Mackworth-Young, Darlene Ongkili, Rita Chanviriyavuth, Mavuto Mukaka, Phaik Yeong Cheah
Summary: The study found that Thai respondents reported the highest economic impact, while Slovenian respondents reported the least. Respondents expressed most concern about their social life, physical health, mental health and well-being. Self-reported compliance was higher among respondents who reported a high understanding of COVID-19.
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Substance Abuse
Mark van der Maas, Lia Nower, Kyra Saniewski
Summary: The study found that on 46 state lottery websites, only a few provided responsible gambling information, with most of the information being limited. This indicates that lottery operators still have shortcomings in promoting responsible gambling strategies.
INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Mahbubur Rahman, Samsad Rabbani Khan, A. S. M. Alamgir, David S. Kennedy, Ferdous Hakim, Egmond Samir Evers, Nawroz Afreen, Ahmed Nawsher Alam, Md Sahidul Islam, Debashish Paul, Rijwan Bhuiyan, Raisul Islam, Adneen Moureen, M. Salimuzzaman, Mallick Masum Billah, Ahmed Raihan Sharif, Mst Khaleda Akter, Sharmin Sultana, Manjur Hossain Khan, Kai von Harbou, Mohammad Mostafa Zaman, Tahmina Shirin, Meerjady Sabrina Flora
Summary: In December 2020, about half of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) had antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, including many who were asymptomatic. Periodic serosurveys are necessary to recommend appropriate public health measures to limit transmission.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Esete Habtemariam Fenta, Binyam Girma Sisay, Seifu H. Gebreyesus, Bilal Shikur Endris
Summary: The analysis of adult mortality trends in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia revealed a shift from communicable diseases to NCDs as the leading cause of death over 10 years. While progress has been made in reducing communicable disease mortality, there is still a significant burden of NCDs that calls for improved healthcare access and community education for increased awareness. Integrating NCD interventions into existing successful programs targeting communicable diseases could enhance comprehensive healthcare provision.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Lisa M. Jamieson, Gail Garvey, Joanne Hedges, Cathy Leane, Isaac Hill, Alex Brown, Xiangqun Ju, Sneha Sethi, David Roder, Richard M. Logan, Newell Johnson, Megan Smith, Annika Antonsson, Karen Canfell
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of oral HPV infection among Indigenous Australians, identify risk factors associated with OPSCC-related HPV types, develop HPV-related health state valuations, and determine the cost-effectiveness of extending publicly-funded HPV vaccination. Findings indicate a high prevalence of oral HPV infection, with lower prevalence of HPV types associated with OPSCC. Future plans include continued follow-up of the cohort with comprehensive clinical examinations and blood tests for early stage OPSCC.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Rifqah Abeeda Roomaney, Brian van Wyk, Eunice Bolanle Turawa, Victoria Pillay-van Wyk
Summary: The prevalence of multimorbidity in South Africa varies from low to moderate (3%-23%) in studies including younger populations to moderate to high (30%-87%) in studies of older adults. Hypertension is identified as the main driver of multimorbidity in the South African population, especially among older adults. Further research on multimorbidity in South Africa should focus on high-quality study designs to better understand this issue.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Philip W. S. Newall, Christopher A. Byrne, Alex M. T. Russell, Matthew J. Rockloff
Summary: Cost-of-play information is recommended as a public health intervention to reduce gambling-related harm. This study found that providing house-edge information or a volatility warning led to decreased gambling behavior compared to standard return-to-player information. However, the effect sizes were small, suggesting that informational provisions alone may not be sufficient. Field studies are needed to further examine these findings.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2022)