Occupational pesticide exposure and respiratory health: a large-scale cross-sectional study in three commercial farming systems in Ethiopia

The relationship between serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEA-S) and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels has not been fully established. Therefore, we performed a large-scale cross-sectional study to investigate the association between serum DHEA-S and AMH levels. The study included a total of 2155 infertile women aged 20 to 46 years who were divided into four quartile groups (Q1 to Q4) based on serum DHEA-S levels. We found that there was a weak positive association between serum DHEA-S and AMH levels in infertile women (r = 0.190, p < 0.001). After adjusting for potential confounders, serum DHEA-S levels positively correlated with serum AMH levels in infertile women (β = 0.103, p < 0.001). Infertile women in the highest DHEA-S quartile category (Q4) showed significantly higher serum AMH levels (p < 0.001) compared with women in the lowest DHEA-S quartile category (Q1). The serum AMH levels significantly increased across increasing DHEA-S quartile categories in infertile women (p = 0.014) using generalized linear models after adjustment for potential confounders. Our data show that serum DHEA-S levels are positively associated with serum AMH levels.

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Examining how sexual identity, psychosocial factors, and organizational differences relate to intent-to-quit in a large-scale, cross-sectional study

Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services ◽

10.1080/10538720.2021.1875281 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Dalton Klare ◽

Alyse Finch ◽

Aleyda Arreola ◽

Stephanie Dailey ◽

Krista Howard

Keyword(s):

Sexual Identity ◽

Psychosocial Factors ◽

Large Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Intent To Quit ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Organizational Differences

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Effects of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking on the Spirometric Profile of University Students in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study

Canadian Respiratory Journal ◽

10.1155/2020/5949834 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Zaher Nazzal ◽

Deema Odeh ◽

Fatima Azahraa Haddad ◽

Mohammad Berawi ◽

Belal Rahhal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

University Students ◽

Respiratory Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Forced Expiratory Volume ◽

Waterpipe Smoking ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Lung Functions ◽

Expiratory Flow

Background. Waterpipe smoking in young individuals is increasing with limited studies addressing its respiratory health effects. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of waterpipe smoking on young adults’ lung functions. Spirometric parameters were compared between waterpipe smokers and nonsmokers. Methods. A comparative cross-sectional study of university students, including males and females, was conducted. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to record students’ characteristics. The spirometry test was performed to assess students’ lung functions; we recorded the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC ratio, peak expiratory flow (PEF), and forced expiratory flow between 25 and 75% of FVC (FEF25–75%). Results. A total of 300 apparently healthy students (150 waterpipe smokers and 150 nonsmokers) were included in the study. Waterpipe smokers showed significantly lower values in FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, and FEF25–75% compared to the nonsmoker group (P<0.05 to P<0.001). The subgroup analysis on female students (50 WP smokers and 50 nonsmokers) showed a significant decrease in FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF, and FEF25–75% parameters (P<0.001). Conclusion. Waterpipe smoking is associated with reduced spirometric parameters in healthy young adults with relatively limited smoking years.

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Effect of Pesticide Exposure on Immunological, Hematological and Biochemical Parameters in Thai Orchid Farmers— A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph120605846 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 5846-5861 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Soraya Aroonvilairat ◽

Wannapa Kespichayawattana ◽

Thiwaree Sornprachum ◽

Papada Chaisuriya ◽

Taweeratana Siwadune ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Pesticide Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hematological And Biochemical Parameters

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A Re-Examination of Research on the Language of Black Children: The Need for a New Framework

Journal of Education ◽

10.1177/002205748216400205 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 164 (2) ◽

pp. 157-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Ida J. Stockman ◽

Fay Boyd Vaughn-Cooke

Keyword(s):

Working Class ◽

Large Scale ◽

Black Children ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Linguistic Knowledge ◽

Small Subset ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

New Framework

A review of the literature on the language of working-class Black children revealed that only a small subset of this research has focused on the acquisition and development of linguistic knowledge. Consequently major gaps exist in what is known about the linguistic abilities of these children. In an attempt to narrow these gaps, a team of researchers has initiated a large scale longitudinal and cross-sectional study of the acquisition of language by working-class Black children at the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington, D. C. This paper will present a detailed description of the Center study. It will also critically evaluate existing research on the linguistic abilities of working-class Black children and its impact on language acquisition studies focusing on this population. The evaluation reveals that a new framework for analyzing the language of working-class Black children should be selected. The theory and methodology of the new framework are described.

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A classification analysis of musculoskeletal complaints and its association with anxiety, depression and psychological distress: Results from a large-scale cross-sectional study of adult Iranian population

Advances in Human Biology ◽

10.4103/aihb.aihb_13_18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 180 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Awat Feizi ◽

Maryam Yazdi ◽

AmmarHassanzadeh Keshteli ◽

Hamid Afshar ◽

Peyman Adibi

Keyword(s):

Psychological Distress ◽

Large Scale ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Iranian Population ◽

Musculoskeletal Complaints ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Classification Analysis ◽

Anxiety Depression

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Population preferences and attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional study from Pakistan

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-11814-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Muhammad Junaid Tahir ◽

Muhammad Saqlain ◽

Waleed Tariq ◽

Summaiya Waheed ◽

Steven H. S. Tan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Large Scale ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Family Income ◽

Vaccine Development ◽

Population Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Vaccine Uptake ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Government Officials ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background While vaccine development is itself a challenge; ensuring optimal vaccine uptake at population level can present an even more significant challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the Pakistani population’s attitude and preferences towards the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out through an online self-administered questionnaire from 27 September 2020 to 11 October 2020. A total of 883 people responded to the survey. The questionnaire included the participants’ socio-demographic variables, attitudes, beliefs towards the COVID-19 vaccine and acceptance and rejection of vaccination, and reasons for them. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the predictors for vaccine acceptance and willingness to pay for the vaccine. Results A majority (70.8%) of respondents will accept the COVID-19vaccine if available, and 66.8% showed a positive attitude towards vaccination. Monthly family income, education level, self-diagnosis of COVID-19 or a friend, family member, or colleague are significant factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination. The dogma of being naturally immune to COVID-19 was a key reason for the refusal of the vaccine. Less than half (48%) of those who refuse will vaccinate themselves if government officials have made it compulsory. A third (33.9%) of participants were willing to pay up to (7 USD) 1000 Pkr (Pakistani Rupees) for the vaccine. Conclusion The population’s positive attitude should be improved by increasing awareness and eradicating false myths about vaccines through large-scale campaigns.

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