scholarly journals Association between biological sex and insecticide-treated net use among household members in ethnic minority and internally displaced populations in eastern Myanmar

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0252896
Author(s):  
Breagh Cheng ◽  
Saw Nay Htoo ◽  
Naw Pue Pue Mhote ◽  
Colleen M. Davison
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Internally Displaced ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Biological Sex ◽  
Displaced Populations ◽  
Itn Use ◽  
Household Members ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations

Malaria prevalence in Myanmar is highest among remote and ethnic minority populations living near forest fringes along the country’s international borders. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are a key intervention used to prevent malaria transmission, but insufficient ITN availability and low use can hinder effectiveness. This study assessed age and sex disparities in ITN possession, access, and use among household members of ethnic minority and internally displaced populations in eastern Myanmar. Cross-sectional data from the 2013 Eastern Burma Retrospective Mortality Survey were used to describe prevalence of ITN possession, access, and use. The association between a household member’s biological sex and their ITN use was assessed using multilevel log binomial regression. Age and household ITN supply were tested as potential effect modifiers. Of 37927 household members, 89.8% (95% CI: 89.5, 90.1) of people lived in households with at least one ITN. Approximately half belonged to households with sufficient ITN supply and used an ITN. Pregnant women and children under five had the highest proportion of ITN use regardless of sufficient household ITN status. Female adults aged 15 to 49 years old (Risk ratio or RR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.29, 1.52) were more likely to use ITNs. This relationship did not differ by sufficient household ITN status. The findings suggest that among ethnic minority populations in areas where ITN use is indicated, many households do not have adequate ITN supply, and many individuals are not using ITNs. Children under five and pregnant women appear to be prioritized for ITN use and overall, women are slightly more likely to use ITNs than men. This study’s findings can support efforts ensuring that all household members belonging to ethnic minority and displaced populations in Eastern Myanmar benefit from sufficient ITN access and use for malaria prevention.

scholarly journals Community-centred interventions for improving public mental health among adults from ethnic minority populations in the UK: a scoping review

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. e041102
Author(s):  
Cleo Baskin ◽  
Geiske Zijlstra ◽  
Mike McGrath ◽  
Caroline Lee ◽  
Fiona Helen Duncan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Public Mental Health ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Ethnic Minority Groups ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Intervention Description

ObjectivesUndertake a scoping review to determine the effectiveness of community-centred interventions designed to improve the mental health and well-being of adults from ethnic minority groups in the UK.MethodsWe searched six electronic academic databases for studies published between January 1990 and September 2019: Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, Scopus, CINAHL and Cochrane. For intervention description and data extraction we used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist and Template for Intervention Description and Replication guide. Quality was assessed using Cochrane risk of bias tools. Grey literature results were deemed beyond the scope of this review due to the large number of interventions and lack of available outcomes data.ResultsOf 4501 studies, 7 met the eligibility criteria of UK-based community interventions targeting mental health in adults from ethnic minority populations: four randomised controlled trials, one pre/post-pilot study, one cross-sectional study and one ethnographic study. Interventions included therapy-style sessions, peer-support groups, educational materials, gym access and a family services programme. Common components included a focus on tackling social isolation, using lay health workers from within the community, signposting and overcoming structural barriers to access. Four studies reported a statistically significant positive effect on mental health outcomes and six were appraised as having a high risk of bias. Study populations were ethnically heterogeneous and targeted people mainly from South Asia. No studies examined interventions targeting men.ConclusionsThere is a paucity of high-quality evidence regarding community-centred interventions focused on improving public mental health among ethnic minority groups. Decision makers need scientific evidence to inform effective approaches to mitigating health disparities. Our next steps are to map promising community activities and interventions that are currently being provided to help identify emerging evidence.

scholarly journals High seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus in the ethnic minority populations in Yunnan, China

PLoS ONE ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. e0197577
Author(s):  
Yue Feng ◽  
Yue-Mei Feng ◽  
Songmei Wang ◽  
Fang Xu ◽  
Xuehui Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
High Seroprevalence ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations

scholarly journals Hypertension awareness, treatment and control among ethnic minority populations in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva L. van der Linden ◽  
Brandon N. Couwenhoven ◽  
Erik J.A.J. Beune ◽  
Joost G. Daams ◽  
Bert-Jan H. van den Born ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Hypertension Awareness ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Bereavement care for ethnic minority communities: A systematic review of access to, models of, outcomes from, and satisfaction with, service provision

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catriona Rachel Mayland ◽  
Richard A. Powell ◽  
Gemma Clarke ◽  
Bassey Ebenso ◽  
Matthew J Allsop
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Models Of Care ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Minority Populations ◽  
Minority Communities ◽  
Ethnic Minority Populations ◽  
Bereavement Care

AbstractObjectivesTo review and synthesize the existing evidence on bereavement care, within the United Kingdom (UK), for ethnic minority communities in terms of barriers and facilitators to access; models of care; outcomes from, and satisfaction with, service provision.DesignA systematic review adopting a framework synthesis approach was conducted. An electronic search of the literature was undertaken in MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Social Work Abstract and CINAHL via EBSCO, Global Health, Cochrane library, the Trip database and ProQuest between 2000 and 2020. Search terms included bereavement care, ethnic minority populations and the UK setting.ResultsFrom 3,185 initial records, following screening for eligibility, and full-text review of 164 articles, seven studies were identified. There was no research literature outlining the role of family, friends and existing networks; and a real absence of evidence about outcomes and levels of satisfaction for those from an ethnic minority background who receive bereavement care. From the limited literature, the overarching theme for barriers to bereavement care was ‘unfamiliarity and irregularities’. Four identified subthemes were ‘lack of awareness’; ‘variability in support’; ‘type and format of support’; and ‘culturally specific beliefs’. The overarching theme for facilitators for bereavement care was ‘accessibility’ with the two subthemes being ‘readily available information’ and ‘inclusive approaches’. Three studies reported on examples of different models of care provision.ConclusionsThis review reveals a stark lack of evidence about bereavement care for ethnic minority populations. In particular, understanding more about the role of family, friends and existing support systems, alongside outcomes and satisfaction will begin to develop the evidence base underpinning current provision. Direct user-representation through proactive engagement and co-design approaches may begin to determine the most appropriate models and format of bereavement care for ethnic minority communities to inform service design and delivery.

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