scholarly journals A South Bronx Community-based Study: Impacts on Traffic, Air Pollution, and Noise from a Large Delivery Service Warehouse

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenni A. Shearston ◽  
A. Mychal Johnson ◽  
Arce Domingo Relloso ◽  
Marianthi Anna Kioumourtzoglou ◽  
Diana Hernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
South Bronx ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Delivery Service

scholarly journals Opening a Large Delivery Service Warehouse in the South Bronx: Impacts on Traffic, Air Pollution, and Noise

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3208
Author(s):  
Jenni A. Shearston ◽  
A. Mychal Johnson ◽  
Arce Domingo-Relloso ◽  
Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou ◽  
Diana Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Fine Particulate Matter ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
South Bronx ◽  
Industrial Facilities ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Community Model ◽  
Sound Levels

Mott Haven, a low-income neighborhood in New York City, suffers from increased air pollution and accommodates several industrial facilities and interstates. In 2018, a large delivery service warehouse opened. Our objectives are to characterize black carbon (BC), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and noise in the community; model changes in traffic due to the facility opening; and estimate associated BC and noise changes. BC, PM2.5, and noise were measured at eight sites pre-opening, and traffic counted continuously at two sites (June 2017–May 2019). An interrupted time series model was used to determine facility-related changes in traffic. Post-opening changes in traffic-related BC/noise were estimated from regressions of BC/noise with traffic flow. Mean (SD) pre-warehouse measures of BC and PM2.5 were 1.33 µg/m3 (0.41) and 7.88 µg/m3 (1.24), respectively. At four sites, equivalent sound levels exceeded the EPA’s recommended 70 dBA limit. After the warehouse opening, traffic increased significantly, predominantly at night. At one site, the greatest change for trucks occurred 9PM-12AM: 31.7% (95%CI [23.4%, 40.6%]). Increased traffic translated into mean predicted increases of 0.003 µg/m3 (BC) and 0.06 dBA (noise). Though small, they negate the substantial decrease the community seeks. Our findings can help communities and policymakers better understand impacts of traffic-intensive facilities.

scholarly journals Association between air pollution and low birth weight: a community-based study.

1997 ◽  
Vol 105 (5) ◽  
pp. 514-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
X Wang ◽  
H Ding ◽  
L Ryan ◽  
X Xu
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Community Based

scholarly journals Utilization of Institutional Delivery Service and Associated Factors among Women of Child Bearing Age in Bule Hora Town, West Guji Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. Community Based Cross- Sectional Study Design, 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zelalem Jabessa Wayessa ◽  
Udessa Gamede
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽  
Institutional Delivery Service

Abstract Background:-Globally at least 303,000 women died during pregnancy and childbirth and every day approximately 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Although institutional delivery has been promoted in Ethiopia, still delivery in a health facility is far lower than other neighboring countries. The aim of this study was to assess utilization of institutional delivery service and associated factors among women of childbearing age in Bule Hora town, West Guji zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia Methods: - Community-based cross-sectional study design with quantitative methods of data collection was employed from February 01 to March 30/2018. A total of 360 childbearing mothers in the Bule Hora town were involved in the study using a systematic sampling method. The instrument was pre-tested on 5% the sample at Gerba town. The data were analyzed by using binary and multivariable logistic regression and statistical associations were measured using odds ratio and 95%CI. Results: - The prevalence of utilization of institutional delivery services in Bule hora town is 72%. According to this finding age at first pregnancy (AOR: 2.08, 95%CI: 1.768-5.620), educational status of mothers who attended secondary school and above (AOR: 4.613, 95%CI: 1.096-11.912) and primary school attended mothers (AOR:3.18, 95%CI: 2.406-3.443), educational status of husbands who attended secondary school and above (AOR: 4.91, 95%CI: 10.792-30.441)and primary school attended (AOR: 2.13, 95%CI: 8.359-12.616), spousal communication about place of delivery (AOR: 4.27, 95%CI: 1.823-10.004), husbands occupations (AOR: 2.94, 95%CI: 2.734-5.137), current antenatal care (AOR: 46.74, 95%CI: 16.778-30.210), and parity three and less children (AOR: 6.97, 95%CI: 1.305-37.212 were had a strong statistical association with utilization of institutional delivery service. Conclusions: - The finding shows the utilization of institutional delivery service in Bule Hora town is higher than a national figure but lower than the national target of skilled delivery. Policymaker and health institutions should have to strength and create awareness of the community on the importance of institutional delivery and use of ANC service in order to screen and detect early signs of disease, followed by timely intervention.

scholarly journals Institutional Delivery Services Utilization and Associated Factors Among Mothers Who Gave Birth in The Last Year in Mandura District, North West Ethiopia, 2019.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kassahun Asres Mitikie ◽  
Gizachew Tadesse Wassie ◽  
Melkamu Bedemo Beyene
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Delivery Service ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Institutional Delivery Service

Abstract Background: The risk of death from complications relating to pregnancy and childbirth for women’s lifetime is higher in developing countries. Improving maternal and child health through a well-organized institutional delivery service is central to achieve reduced maternal and child mortality. Despite the efforts that have been made to improve maternal health outcomes in Ethiopia, institutional delivery is still unacceptably low. This study was aimed to assess institutional delivery service utilization and associated factors in the study area. Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to employ a total of 546 women. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Logistic regression models were used to determine factors associated with the outcome variable. Adjusted Odds ratios with 95% CI were computed to measure the strength of association and statistical significance was declared at p-value <0.05.Results: The Prevalence of institutional delivery in the study area was 38% (34%-42%). Factors significantly associated with institutional delivery were ANC visit 1.80(1.12-2.91), knowledge on danger sign 3.60(2.25-5.76), urban residency 2.09(1.15-3.81), Parity 0.49(0.25-0.95) accessibility of health facility 4.60(2.01-10.89), husbands educational level: primary 2.50(1.27-4.91), secondary and above 2.36(1.24-4.48), mothers occupation: governmental employee 2.05(1.00-4.18), and Private employee 2.42 (1.09-5.35). Conclusions: The prevalence of institutional delivery in the District was low. Antenatal visits, residency, knowledge on pregnancy danger signs, parity, accessibility of health facilities, maternal occupation, and husband education were significantly associated with institutional delivery. Strengthen the community-based awareness creation program regarding the danger signs of pregnancy and benefits of institutional delivery through the health developmental army, health extension workers, and local health care service providers; empowering women to get a job access, advocating education in the community, and improving antenatal care utilization would be among important measures to improve institutional delivery utilization.

scholarly journals Skilled Delivery Service Utilization and Associated Factors among Mothers Who Gave Birth in the Last Two Years in Northwest Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigus Tesfaw ◽  
Ayu Gizachew ◽  
Getachew Mullu Kassa ◽  
Amanuel Alemu Abajobir
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Skilled Delivery ◽  
Delivery Service

BACKGROUND: Giving birth in a medical institution, under the care and supervision of trained health-care providers, reduces the risk of maternal mortality and promotes child survival. Despite this, most others in Ethiopia are giving birth at home. Thus, this study was conducted to assess the level of skilled delivery service use and associated factors among mothers in Enarje Enawga District, Northwest Ethiopia.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A community-based crosssectionalstudy design was employed to recruit a total of 777 mothers who gave birth in the last two years. Data were collected using structured questionnaire. Bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to assess factors associated with skilled delivery service use. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were computed.RESULTS: Only 156 (20.1%) of the mothers had utilized skilled delivery service in the last two years. Mothers aged 15-24 years (AOR = 5.57), residing in urban areas (AOR = 1.80), and residing within a walking time of 16-30 minutes from health facility (AOR = 3.52) were more likely to use skilled delivery practice. Additionaly, mothers who had four and more antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR = 4.94) and mothers who received health education (AOR = 5.04) were more likely to use skilled delivery service.CONCLUSION: The level of skilled delivery service use among mothers was low. Age, residence, distance from health facility, number of ANC visits and health education were found to be associated with skilled delivery service use. Community-based health education programs regarding the risks of home delivery is necessary with a special focus on younger mothers residing in rural area.KEYWORDS: Mother of reproductive age group, skilled delivery, associated factors, community-based cross-sectional study

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