Hypertension prevalence, associated factors, treatment and control in rural Cameroon: a cross-sectional study by Valirie Ndip Agbor, Larissa Pone Simo, Dora Mbanya, Jean Jacques N Noubiap, Orlin Pagnol Nana, Pride Swiri-Muya Nkosu, Arnold Forlemu Asaah Anouboweh, Jude Nfor Ndi, Jacques Nguend Mbock, Noel Fils Bakari, Harold Giovani Guifo Tambou

“…Age, family history of hypertension and obesity are the major drivers of hypertension in this community. Veracious policies are needed to improve awareness, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension in these rural communities.…”
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Historical and projected forest cover changes in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem: Implications for sustainable forest management by Brian Rotich, Abdalrahman Ahmed, Benjamin Kinyili, Harison Kipkulei

“…The study's methods offer a replicable framework for assessing FCC in similar ecosystems to inform evidence-based conservation and land management policies.…”
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Genotyping of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli isolated from wastewater of dairy farms in East Java, Indonesia by Fidi Nur Aini Eka Puji Dameanti, Sheila Marty Yanestria, Mustofa Helmi Effendi, Hani Plumeriastuti, Wiwiek Tyasningsih, Emmanuel Nnabuike Ugbo, Rahayu Sutrisno, Muhammad Ali Akramsyah Safri

“…Addressing this issue necessitates stringent antimicrobial use policies, improved wastewater management, and enhanced biosecurity measures. …”
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Short-term costs of alcohol-associated hepatitis care in different clinical settings by Chi Mai Nguyen, Jing Su, Yang Li, Ryan Healey, Shihui Jiang, Jiangqiong Li, Naga Chalasani, Samer Gawrieh, Suthat Liangpunsakul, Wanzhu Tu

“…Understanding the immediate costs after an AH diagnosis and identifying key cost factors is crucial for health care policies and clinical decisions. Objectives:. This study quantifies medical costs within 30 days of an AH diagnosis across outpatient (OP), emergency department (ED), and inpatient (IP) settings. …”
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A systematic review exploring the factors that contribute to increased primary care physician turnover in socio-economically deprived areas. by Jasmine Lee, Evangelos Kontopantelis

“…Therefore, implementation of targeted policies by governments and healthcare organisations is required to retain primary care physicians within these areas to ultimately improve and standardise patient care.…”
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Evaluation of dispensaries’ cannabis flowers for accuracy of labeling of cannabinoids content by Mona M. Geweda, Chandrani G. Majumdar, Malorie N. Moore, Mostafa A. Elhendawy, Mohamed M. Radwan, Suman Chandra, Mahmoud A. ElSohly

“…Abstract Background Cannabis policies have changed drastically over the last few years with many states enacting medical cannabis laws, and some authorizing recreational use; all against federal laws. …”
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Sex-specific trends in smoking prevalence over seven years in different Austrian populations: results of a time-series cross-sectional analysis by Thomas Ernst Dorner, Alexandra Kautzky-Willer, Helmut Brath

“…Objectives Aim of this study was to examine trends over time in smoking status in men and women, and in subgroups, in Austria, a country with poor smoking regulation policies.Design and participants Two cross-sectional surveys (Austrian Health Interview Surveys for 2007 and 2014), each with more than 15 000 participants from the general population, aged ≥15 years.Outcome measures Prevalence of self-reported daily smoking. …”
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Its Risk Factors: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study in Resource-Limited Settings of Northwest Ethiopia by Markos Negash, Habtamu Wondifraw Baynes, Demeke Geremew

“…H. pylori infection is frequent in individuals drinking water from well sources, and thus, poor sanitation and unhygienic water supply are contributing factors. Policies aiming at improving the socioeconomic status will reduce potential sources of infection, transmission, and ultimately the prevalence and incidence of H. pylori.…”
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Study of Financial Management Behavior Based on Financial Self-Efficacy and Financial Literacy in Small-Scale Agribusiness Development by Fithriah Napu, Dedy Takdir Syaifuddin

“…By considering the results of research, policies, and regulations leading to an ecosystem for the formation of financial literacy, financial self-efficacy, and financial management behavior. …”
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Prevalence of visually significant cataract and cataract surgical coverage in Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Angus W Turner, Mark A Chia, Hessom Razavi, Marcel M Nejatian, Saiuj Bhat, Amy Kalantary, Joshua R Taylor

“…No differences in bilateral vision loss, blindness or surgical coverage were found between rural and urban subgroups or between studies conducted before and after the year 2000.Conclusions Cataract causes vision loss in a substantial number of adults living in urban and rural Australia. Policies to improve diagnosis and surgery rates should be prioritised, particularly for Indigenous Australians who experience a disproportionate burden of advanced cataract and reduced access to surgery.PROSPERO registration number CRD42022340197.…”
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A cycle of invisibilisation: a qualitative study of Brazilian health system factors shaping access to long COVID care by Emma-Louise Aveling, Margareth Crisóstomo Portela, Letícia Soares, Bárbara Caldas, Brenda Sabaine, Flora Cornish

“…Professionals’ under-recognition perpetuates administrators’ de-prioritisiation of resources, policies and training necessary to ensure access to appropriate care, creating a cycle of invisibilisation.Conclusion Urgent action to disrupt a cycle of invisibilisation is essential to mitigate patients’ suffering and intensification of inequalities. …”
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Continuing the continuous harvests of food production: from the perspective of the interrelationships among cultivated land quantity, quality, and grain yield by Peng Cheng, Yang Zhang, Ke Liu, Xuesong Kong, Shiman Wu, Huafei Yan, Ping Jiang

“…With a view to achieving sustainable use of CL and food production, therefore, this paper proposed policies to promote the sustainable use of CL and food supply for supporting the survival of increasing population through the full implementation of administrative regulations and economic measures that focus on the balance among the quantity and quality and food production of CL in the process of agricultural production and CL management.…”
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Access to support services for individuals who experience intimate partner violence during stressful life events (SLEs) in high-income countries: Protocol for a scoping review. by Dina Idriss-Wheeler, Ziad El-Khatib, Sanni Yaya

“…Findings have potential to inform programs, policies, and interventions on accessibility to necessary support and health services during disasters.…”
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Self-sampling and self-testing for HIV at a commercial and community-based test provider in the Netherlands: user preferences and usability by I. J. M. Willemstein, O. Shobowale, A. M. Żakowicz, H. Bos, E. L. M. Op de Coul

“…Our findings indicate that HIVSS/ST is a valuable additional HIV testing method for users, but more insight into the contribution of HIVSS/ST to HIV prevention policies is needed.…”
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Implementing curriculum at Sekolah Rimba Indonesia by Imaanuddin Muhtar, Haliza Hanif, Winny Azwita Putri, Lisa Amelia

“…This article discusses implementing policies at Sekolah Rimba Indonesia, founded by Hanan Attaki. …”
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Environmental effect of the Coronavirus-19 determinants and lockdown on carbon emissions by R. Parvin, F.T. Johora, M.A. Alim

“…Unprecedented environmental effects are being caused by Bangladesh's strict lockdown policies, which were implemented to stop the spread of Coronavirus-19. …”
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El Alto - La Paz (Bolivia) : Las transformaciones socio territoriales del neoliberalismo y la derrota del movimiento obrero by Mariela Paula Díaz

“…The main economic demand was to have higher minimum wage with regular pay raises, challenging the neoliberal policies of President Siles Suazo to address hyperinflationary times.The strike was ended by the leadership of the COB despite the willingness of grassroots groups of workers and housewives pushing to continue with the strike action. …”
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The Health‐Related Quality of Life Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on People Living with Multiple Sclerosis and the General Population: A Comparative Study Utilizing the EQ‐5D‐5L w... by Glen J. Henson, Ingrid van derMei, Bruce V. Taylor, Suzi B. Claflin, Andrew J. Palmer, Gang Chen, Julie A. Campbell

“…Differences would have implications for crises/pandemic management policies. This study aimed to compare the prevalence and health‐related quality of life impact of COVID‐19‐related adversity (such as deteriorations in mental or physical health) in PwMS and the general population. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variations of PM2.5 and O3 Relationship during 2014–2021 in Eastern China by Yasong Li, Tijian Wang, Qin’geng Wang, Yawei Qu, Hao Wu, Min Xie, Mengmeng Li, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang

“…It was emphasized that due to the reduction of PM2.5 caused by strict pollution control policies in the last couple of years, the correlation between them tends to be more positive. …”
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Empowerment resources, decision-making and gender attitudes: which matter most to livestock keepers in the mixed and livestock-based systems in Ethiopia? by Wole Kinati, Derek Baker, Elizabeth C. Temple, Dina Najjar, Annet Abenakyo Mulema

“…Conclusions We conclude that gender and location play important roles in forming contextual conditions for empowerment and agency implying that empowerment efforts need to consider both. More specifically, policies and intervention efforts to empower individuals or groups must begin by first building their psychological assets and consider contextual gendered perceptions of resources.…”
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