Socio-economic determinants and spatial analysis of access to sanitation among older adults in Ghana by Ebenezer Nana Kwaku Boateng, Yvonne Ami Adjakloe, Addae Boateng Adu-Gyamfi, Amos Apraku, Simon Mariwah, Razak M. Gyasi

“…These data highlight the need for integrated approaches considering spatial variations and individual-level determinants to effectively address disparities in sanitation access.…”
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Traditional medicine use and associated factors in chronic patients in Jamalpur, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study by Mahmuda Akter Poli, Md Jamil Hossain, Ibrahim Kholil, Sumaya Yasmin, Bishwjit Bhowmick, Lakshmi Rani Kundu

“…Older individuals utilized it more compared to younger ones. …”
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Septoplasty: defining a desirable clinical outcome according to baseline symptom scores by Rolf Haye, Rolf Haye, Liv Kari Døsen, Magnus TarAngen, Caryl Gay, Are Hugo Pripp, Olga Shiryaeva

“…So far, DCID has only been calculated for whole cohorts. As individual patients have different baseline and improvement scores, such measures are not helpful to individuals. …”
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Factors impacting hospitalisation and related health service costs in cancer survivors in Australia: Results from a population data linkage study in Queensland (COS‐Q) by Katharina M. D. Merollini, Louisa G. Collins, Andrew T. Jones, Joanne F. Aitken, Michael G. Kimlin

“…Episode costs were highest for individuals in rehabilitation or palliative care (CR: 2.94 and CR: 2.34, p < 0.001), or very remote location (CR: 2.10, p < 0.001). …”
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Developing a youth-friendly internet-enabled HIV risk calculator: A collaborative approach with young key populations, living in Soweto, South Africa. by Mamakiri Mulaudzi, Gugulethu Tshabalala, Stefanie Hornschuh, Kofi Ebenezer Okyere-Dede, Minjue Wu, Oluwatobi Ifeloluwa Ariyo, Janan J Dietrich

“…Using qualitative research, we conducted an exploratory study with 40 young people including young key population (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) individuals, men who have sex with men (MSM), and female sex workers). …”
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Population characteristics, prescription patterns and glycemic control of users of flash glucose monitoring systems in Brazil: a real-world evidence study by Karla Santo, Josué Nieri, Karine Risério, Karla F. S. Melo

“…Considering only the T1DM and LADA individuals and their manual glucose inputs, fCGM users had non-significant lower glucose levels than BGM. …”
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Validation of Mortality Data Sources Compared to the National Death Index in the Healthcare Integrated Research Database by Jamal-Allial A, Sponholtz T, Vojjala SK, Paullin M, Papazian A, Eshete B, Mahmoudpour SH, Verpillat P, Beachler DC

“…At the same time, positive predictive value (PPV) was 93.4% (95% CI = 93.1%, 93.7%), negative predictive value (NPV) was 82.3% (95% CI = 81.7%, 82.9%), and when comparing each individual source, each had a high PPV but limited sensitivity.Conclusion: The composite algorithm was demonstrated to be a sensitive and precise measure of mortality, while individual database sources were accurate but had limited sensitivity.Plain Language Summary: What is known on this topic:The National Death Index (NDI) is the gold standard for ascertaining death in the US, with several limitations, such as time lag and population restrictions.What this study adds:A composite mortality algorithm of several sources of death was shown to be a sensitive and precise in death ascertainment compared to the NDI.Individual mortality sources, such as the Social Security Death Master File and online obituaries, had limited sensitivity on their own compared to the NDI.Keywords: mortality, validation, National Death Index, real word evidence, obituary, claims…”
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Novel machine learning-driven comparative analysis of CSP, STFT, and CSP-STFT fusion for EEG data classification across multiple meditation and non-meditation sessions in BCI pipel... by Nalinda D. Liyanagedera, Corinne A. Bareham, Heather Kempton, Hans W. Guesgen

“…This novel study focuses on using multiple sessions of EEG data from a single individual to train a machine learning pipeline, and then using a new session data from the same individual for the classification. …”
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The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on the Limits of Stability in Adults With Subacute Ankle Injury by Sonia Young, Harvey W. Wallmann, Kailey L. Quiambao, Brooke M. Grimes

“…# Background Limited research exists on the effects of both high and low frequency whole body vibration (WBV) on individuals with subacute lateral ankle sprains. # Hypothesis/Purpose To examine the difference in the effects of high and low frequency WBV on limits of stability (LOS) in adults with a subacute ankle sprain. …”
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Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Influential Factors of Electronic Cigarette Web-Based Attention in Mainland China: Time Series Observational Study by Zhongmin Zhang, Hengyi Xu, Jing Pan, Fujian Song, Ting Chen

“… BackgroundThe popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has steadily increased, prompting a considerable number of individuals to search for relevant information on them. …”
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Nutritional knowledge and practices of low-income women during pregnancy: a qualitative study in two Oaxacan cities by Marian Marian, Ramona L. Pérez, Amanda C. McClain, Samantha Hurst, Elizabeth Reed, Kathryn M. Barker, Rebecka Lundgren

“…Conclusion Nutritional knowledge and practices during pregnancy are impacted by multiple social identities women have and different factors at the individual, group, and structural level. Future multi-level approaches in research and programming that take into consideration the individual, family members, and other social influences are needed to address the gaps in nutrition that women in Oaxaca go through during the prenatal period.…”
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Impact of Population-Based Screening for Diabetes and Prediabetes Among 67-Year-Olds Using Point-of-Care HbA1c on Healthcare Ultilisation, Results from the VISP Cohort by Andersen JW, Høgh A, Lindholt JS, Søgaard R, Støvring H, Yderstræde KB, Sandbæk A, Dahl M

“…The study included 2386 individuals invited to VISP from August 1, 2014, to May 31, 2017. …”
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The role of the behavioral immune system in the expression of short and long-term orientation in young Chilean men during the COVID-19 pandemic by Oriana Figueroa, Pablo Polo, Daniel Torrico-Bazoberry, Gabriela Fajardo, Carlos Rodríguez-Sickert, Nohelia Valenzuela, Abigail Arenas, Paula Pavez, Montserrat Belinchon, Gabriela Valdebenito, José Antonio Muñoz-Reyes

“…It had consequences at the individual and social level. The behavioral immune system predicts that when faced with the risk of contagion from pathogens, people tend to reduce their sociality, especially sociosexuality. …”
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Asymptomatic testing people for SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare facilities: A systematic review by Olabisi A. Oduwole, Glory Bassey, Grace Esebanmen, Samuel Shoyinka, Johnsolomon Ohenhen, Elise Cogo, Nicholas Henschke, Eleanor Ochodo, Martin M. Meremikwu

“…Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of testing asymptomatic individuals visiting, living or working in healthcare facilities in reducing SARS-CoV-2 viral infections. …”
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Negative frequency-dependent selection through variations in seedling fitness due to genetic differentiation of parents’ pair in a tropical rainforest tree, Rubroshorea curtisii (D... by Naoki Tani, Naoki Tani, Chin Hong Ng, Soon Leong Lee, Chai Ting Lee, Norwati Muhammad, Toshiaki Kondo, Yoshihiko Tsumura, Saori Sugiyama, Kaoru Niiyama, Azizi Ripin, Abdul Rahman Kassim, Samsudin Musa

“…In addition, negative frequency- or density-dependent selection is one of the major processes contributing to the maintenance of genetic diversity.MethodsTo assess genetic factors that affect the fitness of seedlings of Rubroshorea curtisii, a dominant canopy tree species in hill dipterocarp forests, the inter- and intra-population genetic structure of individuals from natural populations and individuals at two permanent plots in a hill dipterocarp forest with reproductive stage was studied. …”
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Use of mobile phones to collect data on COVID-19: phone access and participation rates, in Rakai, Uganda by Robert Ssekubugu, Anthony Ndyanabo, Fredrick Makumbi, Anna Mia Ekström, Laura Beres, Grace Nalwoga Kigozi, Hadijja Nakawooya, Joseph Ssekasanvu, Maria J Wawer, Fred Nalugoda, Nelson Sewankambo, Victor Ssempijja, Betty Nantume, David Serwadda, Godfrey Kigozi, Ronald H. Gray, Larry W. Chang, M. Kate Grabowski, Helena Nordenstedt, Joseph Kagaayi

“…Survey participation was higher among people living with HIV compared to HIV-negative individuals (84.0% vs 81.4%, p < .001) in the face-to-face survey, but in the phone survey the reverse was found, with participation rates being higher among HIV-negative individuals compared to people living with HIV (78.0% vs 71.6%, p < .001). …”
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Associations of substance use and positive coping behaviors with sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic by Jessica Laudie, Bethany L. Stangl, Tommy Gunawan, Tommy Gunawan, Melanie L. Schwandt, Cecilia Cheng, Amanda K. Gilmore, Amanda K. Gilmore, David Goldman, David Goldman, Vijay A. Ramchandani, Nancy Diazgranados, Jeremy W. Luk

“…Individuals without AUD history reported an overall increase in PSQI scores (worsened sleep quality) across time. …”
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Instruments for assessing patient-reported experience measures among patients with diabetes mellitus: a scoping review by Soe Sandi Tint, Myo Zin Oo, Nida Buawangpong, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Nutchar Wiwatkunupakarn, Kittipan Rerkasem, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Hataichanok Chuljerm, Timothy E. O’Brien, Rohini Mathur, Chaisiri Angkurawaranon

“…These measures differ based on cultural contexts and individual perspectives, leading different countries to the development of country-specific tools to assess care quality from the patient’s viewpoint. …”
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Levels of Digital Inequality and The Process of Adaptation to Digital Culture by Ali Şimşek, Furkan Sürün

“…Digital inequality refers to the differences in individuals' access to, use of and benefits from digital technologies. …”
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