COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination, ABO Blood Type and the Severity of Self-Reported Reactogenicity in a Large Healthcare System: A Brief Report of a Cross-Sectional Study

This study investigated the association of building characteristics and occupant behaviours with building dampness indicators. Data were from a cross-sectional study in urban Tianjin and rural Cangzhou, China, from 2013 to 2014. We studied two fundamental types of Chinese dwellings: bungalows typical of rural locales and apartments in low- and high-rise buildings typical of urban settings. Occupants of bungalows reported more dampness indicators than apartment dwellers. Risk factors for one or more dampness indicators included natural ventilation without fans, older dwellings and coal stove or Kang heating system (a brick bed installed in the bedroom for heating and sleeping). All these factors were typical of bungalows, which generally used older building technologies including non-insulated external walls, wooden frame windows, electric fans for cooling and no exhaust fan ventilation. Occupant behaviours that decreased the risk for dampness indicators included frequent window opening and daily cleaning, regardless of the type of dwelling. Indoor dampness was highly correlated with mouldy and humid odour, and paradoxically (although not a new finding) with the perception of air dryness.

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The determinants and costs of bypassing small hospitals in a ‘free’ health system: A cross sectional study in Sri Lanka

Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka ◽

10.4038/jccpsl.v22i1.8078 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 52

Author(s):

Sathira Kasun Perera ◽

Manuj Chrishantha Weerasinghe

Keyword(s):

Sri Lanka ◽

Health System ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

System A

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Physicians' Attitudes toward Unnecessary Tests and Processes in the Health Care Delivery System; a Cross-Sectional Study

Health Research Journal ◽

10.52547/hrjbaq.6.2.115 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 115-124

Author(s):

Fatemeh Farhadi ◽

Rahim Khodayari ◽

Zahra Mobarak ◽

Morteza Arab-Zozani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Delivery System ◽

Health Care Delivery ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Health Care Delivery System ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

System A

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Knowledge of Nutritional Issues among Osteopaths in Austria: A Cross-Sectional Study

European Journal of Osteopathic Research ◽

10.35740/ejor.2020.2.1.3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 13-19

Author(s):

Jürgen Putschögl ◽

Gebhard Woisetschläger

Keyword(s):

Healthcare System ◽

Online Survey ◽

Average Rate ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Occupational Groups ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Questionnaire

Introduction: Osteopaths are important actors in the Austrian healthcare system. High prevalence rates for diseases associated with nutrition, as well as studies from other countries, imply that os-teopaths are confronted with questions regarding nutrition in the course of their work. Aim: The purpose of this study was to survey osteopath's knowledge of nutritional issues in a cross-sectional study and analyze factors that influence nutrition knowledge. Furthermore, it will be investigated if osteopaths are confronted with problems or questions regarding nutrition. Material and Methods: With the help of schools of osteopathy all osteopaths, who could be found in Austria, were asked to participate in an online survey. As instruments of research, the General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire (GNKQ) and a second questionnaire were used. Results: The average rate of correctly answered questions was 74.4% for the GNKQ and 37.2% for the Temple Questionnaire (n=188). Discussion: Compared to other occupational groups in the American or British healthcare system, Austrian osteopaths' average nutritional knowledge is slightly higher. Only nutrition experts and people employed at centres specializing in eating disorders obtained more favourable results. Fur-ther surveys ought to develop valid instruments for Austria and attempt to define which amount of nutrition knowledge can be considered as adequate for certain occupational groups. Keywords: nutrition knowledge, knowledge of nutritional issues, osteopathy, General Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire

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Satisfaction in Family Health Specialization Courses Offered by the Brazilian Public Health System: a National Assessment

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1020435/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sílvia Helena Mendonça de Moraes ◽

Kellen Cristina da Silva Gasque ◽

Inara Pereira da Cunha ◽

Débora Dupas Gonçalves do Nascimento ◽

Alysson Feliciano Lemos ◽

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Keyword(s):

Student Satisfaction ◽

Professional Practice ◽

Public Health System ◽

Family Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

National Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

System A ◽

Degree Of Satisfaction

Abstract Background: This cross-sectional study investigated student satisfaction in specialization courses in family health produced and offered online by the Brazilian Unified Health System’s Open University, along with associated factors.Methods: Health professionals who were enrolled in these courses between 2013 and 2017 responded to online questionnaires collecting data on sociodemographic aspects, student status, and their perceptions about different facets of the courses measured by a Likert scale. Degree of satisfaction was considered as an outcome, and multiple regression analysis was applied.Results: Of the 3,109 respondents, most had successfully completed their course (98.4%), were female (72.5%), self-declared white (62.1%), Brazilians (69%), ≤40 years old (59.1%), nurses (42.1%), or physicians (42.4%). Most respondents viewed the courses positively (59.30%); lower satisfaction score was associated with age (p=<0.0001), education (p=0.0031), and failing the course (p=0.0064). Students reported difficulties with the pedagogical aspects of the courses, but gave positive scores to the materials, contribution to professional practice, and stirring interest in the area.Conclusions: The participants were seen to be satisfied with these courses, although some aspects can be improved.

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Fear of COVID-19 and Trust in the Healthcare System Mediates the Association between Individual’s Risk Perception and Preventive COVID-19 Behaviours among Iranians

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182212146 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 12146

Author(s):

Mehran Alijanzadeh ◽

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu ◽

Zainab Alimoradi ◽

Narges Mahmoudi ◽

Mark D. Griffiths ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Perception ◽

Healthcare System ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

The Novel ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Novel Coronavirus

Problems caused by the novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and its mutations have brought challenges in pandemic control for all countries worldwide. The present study examines the mediating roles of fear of COVID-19 and trust in the healthcare system in the association between individual’s risk perception and performing preventive COVID-19 behaviours among Iranians. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 3652 residents of Qazvin province in Iran from 3 February to 15 April 2021 using a multistage stratified cluster sampling method. Participants responded to an online questionnaire concerning their fear of COVID-19, risk perception, trust in the healthcare system, and preventive COVID-19 behaviours. Small to medium positive interrelationships were observed between the variables of the study. Fear of COVID-19, trust in the healthcare system or both (fear of COVID-19 and trust in the healthcare system) mediated the association between an individual’s risk perception and performing preventive COVID-19 behaviours. The study demonstrated there are at least four ways through which an individual’s risk perception can influence preventive COVID-19 behaviours. Therefore, clinicians, health communicators, and researchers may capitalize on these findings to enhance preventive COVID-19 behaviours to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 infection.

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The Relationship between Health Literacy, Quality of Life, and Subjective Health: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study in a Rural Region in Germany

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17051683 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (5) ◽

pp. 1683 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anna T. Ehmann ◽

Oliver Groene ◽

Monika A. Rieger ◽

Achim Siegel

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Healthcare System ◽

Subjective Health ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Subjective Health Status ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Integrated Healthcare

Low health literacy is associated with poorer health and quality of life. An open question is whether a regional integrated healthcare system whose management strives to enable and empower its members with regard to health issues can contribute to a higher level of health literacy in the population. Against this background, in a cross-sectional study we surveyed a random selection of members of an integrated healthcare system in southwestern Germany (n = 180). The standardized questionnaire included, inter alia, questions on health literacy and subjective health. In this sample we wanted to (1) determine the proportion of respondents with sufficient health literacy and (2) investigate whether the association between health literacy and quality of life and subjective health status—as found in other studies—can be replicated. In our sample a health literacy score could be calculated in 126 subjects (70%). A sufficient level of health literacy was detected in 62% of respondents. Confirming the findings of a meta-analysis based on international studies, we found moderate correlations between health literacy and quality of life (r = 0.41) and health literacy and subjective health status (r = 0.40); these correlations hardly decreased when we controlled for various sociodemographic characteristics. As the proportion of respondents with sufficient health literacy was higher in our sample than in comparable studies conducted in Germany, we may hypothesize that an integrated healthcare system like the one we surveyed could have contributed to increased health literacy in the population. Thus, it could be worthwhile to investigate this research question with a more rigorous study design and a larger sample.

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