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Understanding People with Disabilities in a Local Government Arena: A Limpopo Dilemma

ABSTRACT People with disabilities face discrimination or exclusion from social services such as health care, education and employment opportunities, despite the existence of anti-discrimination statutory frameworks asserting their rights. The difficulties that persons with disabilities confront as a result of a lack of understanding of disability have not received enough attention. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to assess the influence of understanding of disability on the livelihoods of people with disabilities. The paper used a mixed research methodology (qualitative and quantitative). The quantitative data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while the qualitative research data was analysed using NVivo. The findings of the study revealed that a disproportionately high percentage of participants (70%) perceive disability as difficulty in walking, 60% as difficulty in hearing, and 59% as virtual impairments. This study came to the conclusion that misconceptions can result in exclusion and discrimination, which can have a long-term effect on the lives of people with disabilities. This research makes contribution to theory, policy and practice by demonstrating the significant role that disability knowledge and understanding plays in the lives of persons with disabilities, and how this can lead to improved quality of life and wellbeing.

Qualitative description of One Health perception, educational opportunities, and goals of students in programs related to human, animal, and environmental health

Abstract For One Health (OH) to exemplify holistic and integrative practice, future users of OH should represent a diversity of backgrounds. Representation from each of the classic OH pillars (i.e. human, animal, and environmental health) can be a starting point for building OH teams. One way to ensure that classic pillar representatives are aware of and can apply OH is to involve them in OH learning opportunities while they are early in their careers as students. Therefore, this study engaged post-secondary students in Ontario, Canada, enrolled in programs related to the classic OH pillars to identify their perceptions of OH, OH educational opportunities they would like access to, and their OH-related goals. Eight Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at the University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College, 8 Doctor of Medicine (MD) students at the Western University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and 8 students in environment-related undergraduate programs (ES) at the University of Guelph were recruited for 1-h semi-structured interviews (n = 24). Thematic and content analysis with inductive coding was used to produce a qualitative description of OH themes across interview responses. Seven themes were identified that fell under three categories: (a) the current state of OH as perceived by students (themes 1–3: “a good idea with room to grow,” “inclusive and collaborative, but with who?” and “human health is a priority”), (b) meeting student needs (themes 4 and 5: “convenient knowledge acquisition” and “guidance for practical application”), and (c) supporting the future of One Health (themes 6 and 7: “leveraging strengths” and “inclusion and diversification”). This work identified how DVM, MD, and ES student participants perceived OH, its barriers (e.g. lack of awareness) and facilitators (e.g. OH champions), what can be added to current OH learning opportunities within programs and in self-directed learning resources, and generated novel ideas for how OH can be applied. Integrating findings from this qualitative description into educational programming may improve student engagement with OH and support them when tackling complex health issues. One Health impact statement This study engaged post-secondary students in programs relevant to human, animal, and environmental health. Listening to future One Health (OH) actors from multiple disciplines can identify new ways to effectively teach and use OH. Participants believed that OH could improve how we address complex issues but felt that OH was unclear or difficult to use. They identified OH champions as key to facilitating OH use in real-world settings and a general lack of OH awareness or knowledge as the biggest barrier to its implementation. Participants wanted to learn more about OH in a convenient manner and with a focus on clear and practical guidance on how to use it. Previous studies have typically focused on veterinary student perspectives. Equal inclusion of medical and environmental student perspectives provided a more holistic look at what future OH users may need to support their future engagement in it. Future work should involve students from other disciplines and under-represented communities to continue to improve our educational OH initiatives.

The Impact of Sei Alalak Bridge Infrastructure for The Community In Alalak Sub-District, Barito Kuala District As A Symbol Of Change From A Historical Perspective

Sei Alalak bridge infrastructure is a form of the government's real effort in encouraging the construction of bridges on Trans Kalimantan Road, Alalak District, Barito Kuala Regency, South Kalimantan Province. Its strategic location makes the Sei Alalak bridge not just an ordinary connecting infrastructure. The method used in this research is a literature study with descriptive analysis. The results showed that the impact felt by the community in Alalak District from the Sei Alalak bridge infrastructure as an important link that facilitates movement and increases social interaction between the two communities. In addition, the bridge also facilitates and improves access to health services, education and employment opportunities. Meanwhile, the impact of the Sei Alalak bridge on the community's economy is that it opens up many housing development sites. This encourages some people to plan property investment as a form of long-term investment. In addition, with the widening of the road, the value of land in Alalak District has also increased. As a whole, the Sei Alalak Bridge stands as a symbol of change that reflects economic, social, and cultural progress in the historical development of Banjarmasin and its surroundings. The bridge connects more than just geographical areas; it connects people to new opportunities and a more inclusive social dynamic, carving out a new chapter in the history of the area.

Maternal educational practice and health education as a strategy to protect children: reflecting the culture of peace

Understand the influence of maternal educational practice in promoting a culture of peace and reflect on the role of health professionals as promoters of such a culture in child health care. Qualitative study, carried out with mothers of children aged zero to 12 incomplete years. The speeches were captured through a focus group held in the municipality of Nova Iguaçu. There are weaknesses related to the maternal educational process, which can be understood as violence against children. However, another finding showed that there is a desire on the part of mothers to discipline their children without repeating painful acts they have already experienced, which is an opportunity for health education to be developed with a view to deconstructing violent disciplinary forms and promoting a culture of peace. Health professionals should incorporate strategies to promote a culture of peace into their daily care practices, valuing good treatment for children and spaces for listening to mothers and caregivers, since the maternal discourse evidenced a desire to carry out the raising children

The neighbourhood effect on mental well-being in the Global South

ABSTRACT Although individual mental health is a growing concern for the Global South, the southern literature on health and planning has paid limited attention to space-sensitive neighbourhood studies on addressing the crisis. This paper highlights the importance of a holistic neighbourhood environment in shaping the mental well-being of citizens. Through a cross-sectional study of 14,222 households in 272 neighbourhoods of 13 cities across seven countries, the paper claims that there is a place effect on the mental well-being of citizens in rapidly urbanising Asian and African cities. This study demonstrates that the diverse physical and social attributes of neighbourhoods influence mental well-being. Better coverage of neighbourhood services, improved waste disposal services, quality neighbourhood health facilities and educational opportunities, high family solvency, safety, trust in neighbours, dwelling satisfaction, and habits of exercise are found to be the most influential attributes for good mental well-being. However, institutional attributes, like political leadership for neighbourhood management and neighbourhood-level associations, are less likely to be associated with good mental well-being. As the significance of influential attributes varies among neighbourhood wealth categories, cities and countries, a shift towards a place- and context-specific neighbourhood approach for policymaking can best address the mental well-being in rapidly urbanising cities in the Global South.

Promoting school-based learning about nutrition and physical activity using Photovoice: A systematic review

Objective: Photovoice as a participatory research method seeks to capture and share participants’ perspectives and experiences. It has been widely used in school settings to prioritise student voice in health research. Photovoice also presents opportunities for health education. There is limited synthesis on school-based Photovoice focused on nutrition and physical activity (PA). This systematic review examined the use of school-based Photovoice in relation to nutrition and PA for 10- to 18-year-olds. The research questions explored were twofold: what Photovoice approaches and implementation processes have been used in schools with respect to nutrition and PA; and what were the student learning outcomes? Methods: Six electronic databases were searched: MedLine, PsycInfo, EMBASE, ProQuest Education Journal, Cochrane Central and ERIC. The Participant, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome and Study (PICOS) framework was used to specify inclusion/exclusion criteria. Nineteen articles were selected from the search results of 2,305 articles based on fit with the established criteria. Iterative inductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data with a focus on (1) approaches and implementation, and (2) student learning outcomes. Results: Nineteen studies were included in the review. Themes related to approaches and implementation were the importance in introductory sessions; processes for meaning-making; student-led community engagement and health promotion; and learning from challenges and limitations. Themes related to student learning outcomes included critical awareness of nutrition and PA environmental influences; capability development; and agency and empowerment. Conclusion: School-based Photovoice benefits health research by generating data with a focus on student voice. An under-valued and under-reported benefit relates to student learning outcomes, supporting the potential for healthy behaviour change. Multisectoral education and health research should value both types of goals. Photovoice can be used as a curriculum-linked pedagogical tool to add value to the pursuit of educational goals in school.

Foster care experiences during childhood and health during older age: Evidence from China.

Improving the health of older individuals is the primary approach to dealing with the challenges of an aging population. Experiences during childhood can have a continual influence on individual health conditions. Consequently, understanding whether foster care experiences during childhood influence an individual's health during older age is relevant. Data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, 2014, were collected. The influence of foster care experiences during childhood on health during older age was analyzed using the least-squares method. The mediating effects of childhood health status, education opportunities, and nutritional level were analyzed using the Karlson-Holm-Breen (KHB) method. Foster care experience during childhood was associated with reduced self-rated health status during older age due to adverse effects on (a) childhood health status, (b) childhood education opportunities, and (c) childhood nutritional level. The influences of early life factors on the health status of older adults should be analyzed from the perspective of the lifecycle to provide positive interventions for health improvement. The outcomes from such a study could help to improve the health condition of elderly citizens. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Population Growth and Human Welfare

The Catholic Church is regularly attacked as anti-economic development because it condemns artificial contraception. In this view, population growth is an evil, supported by a simple statistical analysis that purports to present a negative relation between population growth and basic measures of economic development. This paper is a strictly statistical investigation that disentangles the true channels through which population growth affects economic well-being: namely, controlling for the quality of the health care system, economic structure, and educational opportunities, and controlling for regional differences, it is found that the correlation between population growth and various measures of human welfare is positive or nil.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among traditional pottery makers at selected places in Bengaluru – A cross-sectional study

Abstract: CONTEXT: Pottery is defined as clay that has been fashioned into the desired shape and then dried to reduce its water content before being fried or baked to fix its form. The artisans living in traditional societies are normally influenced by their environment as well as by their myths, legends, rituals, ceremonies, festivals, social organization, and cultural norms which are reflected in their creations. The poor environmental conditions and the lack of protective equipment in these pottery workshops are key contributing factors to the development of these occupational diseases. Most pottery industries are small- to medium-scale industries and have longer and irregular working hours, a higher percentage of elderly employees, limited opportunities for health education or health inspection, and insufficient health promotion facilities compared with large companies. These factors are considered to play an important part in the development of occupational diseases and some nonspecific diseases such as psychosomatic, cardiovascular, and locomotor diseases among pottery workers. Traditional pottery making has its unique method of potter-work where it demands prolonged squatting without back support for hours which can develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). AIMS: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) among traditional pottery makers at selected places in Bengaluru. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two rural communities of Bengaluru. One hundred and ten traditional pottery makers were randomly selected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects were screened for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, following which the pottery makers who reported low back pain (LBP) were screened for the severity of disability using the Modified Oswestry LBP Disability Questionnaire (M-OSW). The results obtained were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25.0. RESULTS: The result showed the highest prevalence of MSDs in the lower back, the findings of this study confirmed the work-related stress on traditional pottery makers. In the present study, the highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder was found in the lower back, of which had trouble in the last 12 months, 56.36% were having trouble during the last 7 days, and 19.09% were prevented from doing normal activities during the last 12 months. The prevalence of MSDs during the last 12 months revealed that the maximum of them, i.e., 24.54%, were having pain in the lower back. The present study also found MSDs prevalent in the hip joint and knee joint due to the occupational need to complete the work on prolonged squatting. CONCLUSIONS: This study concluded that prolonged work exposure and awkward work postural demand increase the incidence of MSD among traditional pottery makers in Bengaluru.

PELATIHAN PSIKOEDUKASI UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HARGA DIRI PADA REMAJA

A critical period in an individual's development, adolescence is distinguished by cognitive, physical, and environmental transformations. This study examines the significance of adolescent self-esteem, particularly in rural regions where mental health services and educational opportunities are scarce. In order to foster students' self-esteem awareness, community service was organised in MA Anjasmoro, Jarak Village, Jombang Regency. Eleven MA Anjasmoro students participated in the implementation of psychoeducational training; the results indicated a significant increase in self-esteem following the training. The statistical significance of the difference between the pretest and posttest was confirmed by the Wilcoxon test. In addition to enhancing students' knowledge, the training facilitated the growth of their social and emotional competencies. The findings of the research indicated that the implementation of psychoeducation at MA Anjasmoro effectively enhanced the self-esteem of adolescent students. Students gained new insights regarding character, positive mentality, and positive behaviours as a result of these findings. Psychoeducation has surfaced as a viable substitute for enhancing the self-esteem of adolescents, particularly within the educational landscape of rural regions.

Abstract A139: Examining the association of cardiovascular health attainment with cancer screening adherence in community-dwelling Black women

Abstract Purpose of the study Cancer and cardiovascular disease are leading causes of death in the United States and share modifiable risk factors. Increasing ideal cardiovascular health indicated by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 metrics (LS7: blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, physical activity, and smoking) and cancer screening adherence are both associated with reducing cancer-related mortality. However, there have been no studies to identify associations between LS7 and cancer screening adherence. It is well documented that people adopting positive health behaviors like physical activity and healthy eating have higher cancer screening adherence. Unfortunately, disparities by race exist in both engagement in health behaviors (key metrics of LS7) and cancer screening. Cancer screening disparities between Black and White women have narrowed over time; however, there are disparities in LS7 attainment by race. Here, we examined the association of LS7 attainment with screen detectable cancer (breast, cervical, and colorectal) adherence in Black women. Methods The Partnering in Negating Statistics (P.I.N.S.) for Black Women Initiative promotes health and wellness among Black women. Its community wellness events provide health education, screenings (e.g., breast, cervical, and cardiovascular health), and research participation opportunities. At P.I.N.S. events, LS7 metrics (score range 0-14) and self-reported cancer screening history were collected. The associations of LS7 with cancer screening adherence were examined using multinomial logistic regression adjusting for age, income, and education. Results In 2021 and 2022, 296 Black women participated in cardiovascular health screenings. They had a mean age of 50.1 years (SD 14.1); 66% employed; 88% insured; 69% with educational attainment ≥ college. The 166 participants with complete LS7 data had intermediate cardiovascular health with a median score of 8 [7-10]. In age adjusted models, a 1-unit increase in LS7 attainment was associated with a 45% higher odds of breast cancer screening adherence (OR 1.45, 95%CI: 1.03, 2.05; n=93), which was similar with full adjustment (OR 1.50, 95% CI: 0.95, 2.39; n=91). There was no association of LS7 attainment with cervical (OR 1.09, p=0.40; n=124) or colorectal cancer (OR 1.05, p=0.70; n=84) screening adherence. Conclusions In community-dwelling Black women, increasing LS7 attainment may increase odds of breast cancer screening adherence. Research with a larger sample is needed. Citation Format: Timiya S. Nolan, Songzhu Zhao, Amaris Williams, Guy Brock, Stephanie S. Ogonuwe, Faith Metlock, Alicia McKoy, Loletia Davis, Aldenise P. Ewing, Karen Patricia Williams, Electra D. Paskett, Joshua J. Joseph. Examining the association of cardiovascular health attainment with cancer screening adherence in community-dwelling Black women [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr A139.

Advancing Justice: Addressing the Impacts of Private Prisons

Prisons play a multifaceted role within American society and their portrayal in various forms of media, serving as potent symbols of justice, punishment, and rehabilitation. The prevailing narrative surrounding the US criminal justice system emphasizes that prisons have a dual purpose: to serve as places of retribution for offenders and simultaneously provide avenues for reform, reintegration, and eventually successful reentry into society. Nevertheless, as the complex nature of the criminal justice system unravels, concerns have emerged regarding the increasing influence of financial interests in private prisons. This economic trend raises apprehensions about the potential detrimental impact on rehabilitation efforts and its contribution to the persistently high incarceration rates. Critics argue that when financial gain becomes the primary focus of prisons' operations, inmates' well-being and prospects may be compromised. The profit-driven nature of private prisons may prioritize cost-cutting measures over providing necessary resources for rehabilitation programs, mental health support, educational opportunities, and vocational training.

The #IVF journey: content analysis of IVF videos on TikTok

What patient populations and outcomes are depicted on IVF videos on the short-form video-sharing application 'TikTok'? This cross-sectional study investigated the 100 most-viewed videos utilizing the #IVF hashtag on TikTok. Only videos in English or Spanish were included in the analysis. An automated web-scraping platform was used to extract information from these videos. Standardized video coding was used to evaluate the featured subject(s), phase of care and IVF outcomes from the videos. Videos meeting the inclusion criteria (n=93) had 731 million views, 91 million likes and 893,000 shares. Patients' personal stories about IVF are over-represented relative to videos created by healthcare professionals. #IVF videos popular on TikTok disproportionately depict same-sex couples (38.1%), gestational carriers (14.0%), multiple gestations (60.0%) and live births (89.3%) relative to real-world data. Among the videos making scientific claims (n=16), nearly all were moderately to highly accurate (93.8%). Most videos had a positive (55.9%) or neutral (5.5%) tone towards IVF. Popular #IVF videos on TikTok contribute to public discourse about infertility, and highlight demographics that have traditionally been under-represented in health care. Videos rarely focused on health education or made informational claims, with low scores on measures of quality of information and actionability. This gap represents an opportunity for health providers and educators to create more engaging and educational content to reach patients considering IVF.

Explanatory models of stillbirth among bereaved parents in Afghanistan: Implications for stillbirth prevention.

Local perceptions and understanding of the causes of ill health and death can influence health-seeking behaviour and practices in pregnancy. We aimed to understand individual explanatory models for stillbirth in Afghanistan to inform future stillbirth prevention. This was an exploratory qualitative study of 42 semi-structured interviews with women and men whose child was stillborn, community elders, and healthcare providers in Kabul province, Afghanistan between October-November 2017. We used thematic data analysis framing the findings around Kleinman's explanatory framework. Perceived causes of stillbirth were broadly classified into four categories-biomedical, spiritual and supernatural, extrinsic factors, and mental wellbeing. Most respondents attributed stillbirths to multiple categories, and many believed that stillbirths could be prevented. Prevention practices in pregnancy aligned with perceived causes and included engaging self-care, religious rituals, superstitious practices and imposing social restrictions. Symptoms preceding the stillbirth included both physical and non-physical symptoms or no symptoms at all. The impacts of stillbirth concerned psychological effects and grief, the physical effect on women's health, and social implications for women and how their communities perceive them. Our findings show that local explanations for stillbirth vary and need to be taken into consideration when developing health education messages for stillbirth prevention. The overarching belief that stillbirth was preventable is encouraging and offers opportunities for health education. Such messages should emphasise the importance of care-seeking for problems and should be delivered at all levels in the community. Community engagement will be important to dispel misinformation around pregnancy loss and reduce social stigma.

Anti-DEI legislation targeting colleges and universities: Its potential impacts on nursing education and the pursuit of health equity

BackgroundThis article sheds light on the sociopolitical movements that led state legislators to propose bills restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the profound effect these bills, if passed, will have on advancing health equity. PurposeTo alert and alarm nurses and nurse educators regarding the expansiveness of the proposed legislation, highlight the harmful effects, and the necessity for a call to action. MethodsNurses and nurse educators must be aware of their civic and professional responsibilities to advocate for social justice to promote health equity and educational opportunities for historically excluded groups in nursing. DiscussionProposed legislative limits on DEI could have dire consequences for health, educational institutions, and the economy. ConclusionNurses and nurse educators should engage, inform, and influence policymakers on the potential harm anti-DEI legislation can have on population health.

Prevalence of hypertension in a rural community in southeastern Nigeria; an opportunity for early intervention.

Hypertension is a leading cause of non-communicable morbidity in Sub Saharan Africa. Recent studies suggest and increase in the prevalence of hypertension in rural Sub-Saharan Africa. Using a three-phase approach, a structured questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of hypertension in a rural settlement is Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria. Blood pressure measurement was done according to the guidelines of the European Society of Hypertension. Out of 1576 participants aged 18 years and above, 1082 (68.7%) completed the full survey, their blood pressure was measured, and data analyzed. The prevalence of hypertension in this study was 27.6%, (95%CI 25-30.4), similar in males 29.2, (95%CI 24.7-30.4) and females 26.8%, (95%CI 23.5-30.2). p = 0.39. The prevalence of hypertension increased with age reaching a peak of 32.8% (95%CI 26.2-40) in the 40-49 age group, however this was not statistically significant P = 0.22. This age-related increase in the prevalence of hypertension tended towards significance in males (p = 0.05) but not in females (p = 0.44). Awareness of hypertension was 7.2%. Systolic blood pressure positively correlated with older age, higher blood glucose levels and waist-hip ratio. Diastolic blood pressure correlated with the type of work the patients is involved in and blood glucose levels. In conclusion, the prevalence of hypertension in a rural southeastern Nigeria community was 27.6%, however awareness was very low (7.9%). Most participants had mild hypertension thus offering a window of opportunity for public health educators in preventing the complications of hypertension. There is therefore the need for awareness campaigns to be intensified in rural communities.

Revolutionizing the Public Health Workforce-A Policy Brief in Retrospect of the World Congress on Public Health Rome 2020.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically illustrates the consequences of inadequate prioritization of the Public Health Workforce (PHW). This Policy Brief introduces a Call for Action following the plenary session entitled "Revolutionising the Public Health Workforce (PHW) as Agents of Change" as part of the 2020 World Congress on Public Health. Policy Options and Recommendations: In order to revolutionize the PHW, five long-term key approaches are proposed: 1. Transforming public health competencies through transdisciplinary education and inter-professional training; 2. Revolutionizing educational systems by shifting the public health paradigm; 3. Linking public health education and work opportunities; 4. Overcoming the paradoxical shortage and overproduction of graduates and 5. Developing adaptable, multisectoral agents of change. Conclusion: Public health education of the future requires a paradigm shift towards a holistic understanding of public health, characterized by transdisciplinary education, inter-professional training and a closer integration of academia, health services, and communities.

CT without borders: Comparison of diagnoses for abdominal pain from a teaching hospital in rural Kenya and a US academic medical center.

Radiology global health opportunities are expanding as more hospitals in low- and middle-income countries utilize CT. This creates opportunities for global health program building, education, service, and research. This study determines the diagnostic yield and variety of abdominopelvic CT diagnoses for abdominal pain in a US academic medical center (UW) compared to a rural Kenyan teaching hospital (Tenwek). A retrospective, cross-sectional sequential sample of 750 adults from both hospitals who underwent abdominopelvic CT for abdominal pain from February 2019 through July 2020was obtained. Exclusion criteria were trauma, cancer staging, and recent hospitalization or surgery. Patient age, sex, comparisonstudies, use of contrast, known cancerdiagnosis, and CT diagnoses were compared. Negative examrate, acute abdomendiagnosis, and new cancer diagnosis were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using R. 750 UW patients met inclusion criteria (mean age 53.3 ± 20years; 442 women) and 750 Tenwekpatients met inclusion criteria (mean age 52.5 ± 18years; 394 women). 72% of UW patients had comparison imaging compared to 6% of Tenwek patients. 11% (83/750) of UW patients had a known cancer diagnosis compared to 1% (10/750) of Tenwek patients. 39% of UW patients had a negative exam compared to 23% of Tenwek patients (p < 0.001). 58% of UW patients had an acute abdomen diagnosis compared to 38% of Tenwek patients (p < 0.001). 10 of the 15 topacute abdomen diagnoses were shared, but in different order of frequency. Diagnoses unique to UW were diverticulitis, constipation, stercoral colitis, and epiploicappendagitis. Diagnoses unique to Tenwek were tuberculosis and hydatidosis. 3% of UW patients received a new cancer diagnosis (7/19 metastatic), compared to 40% of Tenwek patients (153/303 metastatic) (p < 0.001). For adults undergoing CT for abdominal pain, there are differences in the prevalence of abdominal pain diagnoses, new cancer diagnosis, and negative exam rate between the rural Kenyan teaching hospital and the US academic medical center.

Examining the Media Consumption Behaviour of females in India

This paper aims to examine the media consumption behaviour of females in India. The understanding of the media consumption behaviour of females in terms of why, what, when, and how they consume different media options will enable various stakeholders to identify their interactive effects on females' overall well-being, access to affordable and quality health care, educational opportunities, empowerment, decision-making skills, development, and social status by effectively including their media consumption behaviour. This is an empirical study carried out through a cross-sectional web survey of 383 Indian females in the age group of 11-50 years. This study contributes to the understanding of the emergence of females as media consumers in patriarchal Indian society and provides cognizance for the marketing practitioners, governments, policymakers and researchers to take note of the copious opportunities in this area.

Implementation of a Preventative Health Series at a Student-Run Free Clinic

The Rowan Community Health Clinic (RCHC), located in a small community in southern New Jersey, strives to promote positive healthcare experiences as part of its service in a largely underserved area. A significant number of RCHC’s patients are immigrants, lack primary care physicians, or have difficulty communicating with doctors. Many of them demonstrate limited health literacy, which has been associated with mismanagement of health conditions, increased costs, and distrust of physicians. Lack of opportunities for health education may contribute to decreased health literacy.&#x0D; To address this concern affecting its patient population, the RCHC implemented a monthly Preventative Health Series (PHS) with the goal of engaging the community in order to improve health literacy. A specific health topic was emphasized each month, such as Diabetes Awareness in November and Mental Health Awareness in December. Infographics providing information about the selected topic were shared throughout the month via social media. Furthermore, during the third week of the month, a doctor or medical student gave an interactive presentation intended to facilitate discussion about the topic among healthcare workers and community members. Due to the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, these discussions had to be conducted online. However, using an online platform also allowed us to reach a wider audience.