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{"title":"Functional difficulty among children in Malaysia - findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019.","authors":"Norhafizah Sahril, Ying Ying Chan, Noor Ani Ahmad, Mohamad Aznuddin Abd Razak, Muhammad Solihin Rezali, Nor'Ain Ab Wahab, Mohd Shaiful Azlan Kassim, Norsyamlina Che Abdul Rahim","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00677-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00677-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Data on child functioning and disability are important for public policy development which aimed at reducing child disability prevalence and strengthening the provision of appropriate and timely health care services. This study reports the prevalence of functional difficulty in Malaysian children aged 2-17 years and its associated sociodemographic factors and epilepsy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on children aged 2-17 years (n = 4576) were generated from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, a population-based cross-sectional survey. Functional difficulty in children was assessed using the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)/Washington Group on Disability Statistics (WG) Child Functioning Module (CFM). The questionnaires were administered to the parents or guardians of the children via face-to-face interviews. Functional difficulty, defined as having difficulty in at least one domain, was examined for its prevalence and associations with sociodemographic variables and the epilepsy variable in children using descriptive analysis and multiple logistic regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall prevalence of functional difficulty among children aged 2-17 years was 4.7%. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that older children, children from households whose heads of household had a lower education level and children who have epilepsy were significantly more likely to experience functional difficulty (p < 0.05). Children of Chinese ethnicity were less likely to experience functional difficulty compared to children of Malay ethnicity.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides baseline findings on the prevalence of functional difficulty among children in Malaysia using nationally representative data. Although the prevalence was relatively low, the information is important for the planning of strategies to improve the development and well-being of children in Malaysia and for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"179"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11536943/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142583451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived lack of behavioral control is a barrier to a healthy lifestyle in post-menopause: a qualitative study.","authors":"Khadijeh Khademi, Mohammad Hossein Kaveh, Mahin Nazari, Abdolrahim Asadollahi","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00674-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00674-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life, but the quality of life and health of postmenopausal women are often compromised by unhealthy lifestyles. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the factors that influence their well-being. The main objective of this study is to explore the barriers to a healthy lifestyle among Iranian postmenopausal women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Qualitative exploratory research was conducted among postmenopausal women aged 45-65 years in three different health centers located in urban areas with varying economic level in a central city of Iran. These areas represented upscale, downtown, and downscale areas with different economic statuses (wealthy, relatively wealthy, and less wealthy). Nine focus group discussions were held, focusing on managing menopausal symptoms, physical activity, and healthy nutrition. Each topic was discussed separately in a different health center, with 10 women participating in each session. Data analysis was conducted using Graneheim and Lundman's method.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed a prominent theme, \"perceived lack of behavioral control as a barrier to a healthy lifestyle in post-menopause.\" Two categories, \"False attitudes\" and \"Perceived inability to engage in behavior,\" were derived from 26 codes related to managing menopausal symptoms. Furthermore, a category, \"Perceived inability to engage in behavior,\" was formed from 11 to 13 codes related to physical activity and healthy nutrition, respectively. The theme highlighted that the perceived lack of behavioral control prevented the women from adopting a healthy lifestyle.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Improving perceived behavioral control through the modification of attitudes and abilities is essential for maintaining a healthy postmenopausal lifestyle.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"180"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11539316/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142583459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards hepatitis infection and its associated factors among adults in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia; a community-based study, 2021.","authors":"Abiy Ayele Angelo, Bisrat Birke Teketelew, Dereje Mengesha Berta, Elias Chane, Negesse Cherie, Mesele Nigus, Getu Girmay, Mebratu Tamir, Mehari Bitew","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00654-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00654-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hepatitis virus infection remains a serious public health concern worldwide. Percutaneous, mucosal, or non-intact skin exposure to infectious blood, semen, and other body fluids are the major routes of infection in endemic areas, including Ethiopia, where little is known about the community's knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward hepatitis infection. Thus, this study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards hepatitis infection among adults in Gondar town.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2021 on a total of 390 participants. Proportional sample allocation was used in 3 randomly selected sub-cities. Then, study participants from randomly selected households were recruited by using a systematic random sampling technique. Socio-demographic data and questions regarding KAP were collected via a self-administered and interviewer-administered questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify the associated factors and a p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the study participants was 30 ± 8.43 years and more than half ½ (53.3%) ranged from 26 to 40 years old. In this study, 335 (85.9%) of study participants had poor knowledge about hepatitis infection. About 344 (88.2%) had a negative attitude toward hepatitis infections, and 344 (88.2%) of the participants had a poor practice to prevent hepatitis infections. Multivariate analysis affirmed that having vaccination for hepatitis infection was significantly associated with a positive attitude (AOR, with 95% CI: 2.135 (1.006-4.532) and good practice levels (AOR, with 95% CI: 22.623 (0.032-0.156).</p><p><strong>Conclusions and recommendations: </strong>In this study majority of the participants have poor knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward hepatitis infection. Therefore, targeted community-based interventions are necessary. However, this study revealed that having vaccination for hepatitis infection was significantly associated with a positive attitude and good practice levels among the study participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"178"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11536916/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142576311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving central venous catheter care with chlorhexidine gluconate dressings: evidence from a systematic review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Huilin Xu, Min Zhu, Shenghong Xu, Lanzheng Bian","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00672-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00672-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) is a critical priority in the clinical management of central venous catheters (CVCs). This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of chlorhexidine gluconate antibacterial dressings in the context of CVC care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase et al. databases up to May 28, 2024. The search targeted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that investigated the impact of chlorhexidine gluconate antibacterial dressings on CVC-related outcomes. The meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final analysis included 14 RCTs involving a total of 8920 patients with CVCs, with participants divided into a chlorhexidine antibacterial dressing group (n = 4731) and a control group (n = 4189). The chlorhexidine dressing group demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in the incidence of CRBSI compared to the control group, with a relative risk (RR) of 0.48, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.36-0.64, P < 0.001. The chlorhexidine dressing group also showed a significant decrease in bacterial colonization, with an RR of 0.46, 95% CI 0.38-0.55, P < 0.001. Assessment of publication bias through funnel plot asymmetry and Egger's test revealed no significant bias in the included studies (all P > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a notable reduction in the incidence of CRBSI and bacterial colonization in patients with CVCs through the application of chlorhexidine gluconate dressings. Given the compelling evidence, the integration of these dressings into standard nursing care protocols for the management of CVCs is advocated.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"177"},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142564267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health status of particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) of Odisha: a narrative review.","authors":"Nibedita Bhoi, Subhendu Kumar Acharya","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00671-8","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00671-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There are 75 identified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India of which the highest numbers i.e., 13 PVTGs reside in Odisha. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are indigenous communities distinguished by their unique cultural practices, traditional lifestyles, and geographical isolation. Their health status is often precarious due to strong traditional health practices, limited access to healthcare, inadequate nutrition, and exposure to community-acquired diseases. This review aims to explore the health status of all 13 PVTGs in Odisha, analyzing 67 studies from various sources/databases between 2000 and 2023. These studies include peer-reviewed published papers, grey literature, and brief reports. The findings showed that nutritional status among PVTGs varies widely while low BMI and undernutrition exist at different rates in different tribes. Deficiency diseases like goitre and anemia, infectious ailments such as tuberculosis and leprosy, and non-communicable diseases like hypertension and diabetes were reported with significant prevalence. Additionally, hemoglobinopathies, oral health issues, eye problems, undernutrition, poor mental health, and various other health challenges affect these tribes. Furthermore, behavioral issues like high tobacco consumption, alcoholism and menstrual health and hygiene disparities are other major challenges. Health disparities in diverse PVTGs arise from socioeconomic factors, cultural norms, and healthcare access. PVTGs face unique hurdles like major geographic isolation and traditional cultural influences which significantly shape their health choices. Addressing their poor health status demands cultural understanding, community engagement, and interventions targeting root inequalities for inclusive healthcare and improved well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"176"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526598/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interaction between the systemic immune-inflammation index and trouble sleeping in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study of the NHANES 2005-2018 data.","authors":"Xinxia Yang, Shitu Zhuo, Huie Zhuang, Taiyong Fang","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00670-9","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00670-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and trouble sleeping are independent risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Nevertheless, studies investigating the combined effects of the SII and troubled sleeping on NAFLD are lacking. In this study, we investigated the independent relationships and interactions between trouble sleeping and the SII among patients with NAFLD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from seven survey cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2005-2018) were analyzed. The SII was obtained by counting platelets, neutrophils, and lymphocytes. NAFLD was diagnosed using the US fatty liver index. Trouble sleeping was diagnosed using a sleep disorder questionnaire. The correlation between trouble sleeping and the SII in NAFLD was investigated using multiple regression analysis, subgroup stratification, interaction tests, and restricted cubic spline, and the presence or absence of additive or multiplicative interactions was determined. Additionally, mediation analyses were performed to explore the role of the SII in mediating the effects of trouble sleeping on NAFLD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey included 10 963 participants. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that SII (OR: 1.21, 95% CI 1.08-1.35) and trouble sleeping (OR: 1.24, 95% CI 1.05-1.47) were positively correlated with NAFLD. For NAFLD, an additive but not multiplicative interaction was noted between the SII and trouble sleeping. The SII partially mediated the association between trouble sleeping and NAFLD, accounting for approximately 3.11% of the total effect (95% CI 0.01-0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The SII and trouble sleeping were independently correlated with NAFLD risk. Furthermore, a combined effect may exist between SII and trouble sleeping, which increases the risk of NAFLD.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"175"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11526651/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maternal feeding practices for sick children under 2 years in Wolkite town, Gurage Zone, Central Ethiopia, 2024: a community-based cross-sectional study.","authors":"Tsehaynew Kasse, Tebibu Solomon Woldesilassie, Abeniezer Gemede Jisso, Arega Abebe Lonsako, Addisalem Haile, Yalemzer Agegnehu Dejene","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00650-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00650-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Optimal feeding practices for sick children are crucial to prevent morbidity and mortality. Despite global and national policies emphasizing the importance of optimal feeding practices for sick children, studies have revealed varying levels of practice in different regions, including Ethiopia. However, there is a research gap in focusing on community-based contexts to determine sick child feeding practices among mothers with young children.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess maternal feeding practices for sick children under 2 years in Wolkite town, Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia: 2024.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A community-based cross-sectional study involving a total of 419 mothers of young children was conducted in Wolkite town, Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia from September 15 to November 15, 2023. Participants were chosen using computer-generated random numbers. Structured, interviewer-administered, and pretested data collection tool were used. The data were coded and entered into EpiData 3.1 before being exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Logistic regression was employed to identify factors influencing mothers' practice. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that 54.4% (95% CI: 50-59%) of mothers demonstrated good feeding practices for their sick children. Significant factors contributing to these practices included mothers having at least a secondary education (AOR: 3.7, 95% CI: 1.5-9.1), delivering their child in a health facility (AOR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.4-3.8), and receiving support from the father (AOR: 2.3, 95% CI: 1.4-3.8). Additionally, mothers who were counseled on infant and young child feeding had higher odds of practicing good feeding (AOR: 4.1, 95% CI: 2.3-7.03), access to postnatal care (AOR: 3.8, 95% CI: 2.1-6.95) and having a good knowledge of feeding practices (AOR: 2.5, 95% CI: 1.4-4.5) were also strongly associated with effective feeding practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study highlights more than half of mothers in Wolkite town, Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia have good sick child feeding practices. Factors such as the higher educational status of the mother, having the father's support, place of delivery, receiving PNC services, counseling on infant and young child feeding, and knowledge about sick child feeding were significantly associated with their practice. Implementing targeted education programs, strengthening postnatal care services, counseling on infant and young child feeding, and encouraging the involvement of fathers in childcare and feeding were strongly recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"172"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520497/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring microbial diversity in Kermanshah province's Kermanshahi oil through DGGE and sequencing analysis.","authors":"Mahsa Belir, Sepide Kadivarian, Jale Moradi, Sara Kooti, Darab Ghadimi, Ramin Abiri, Behzad Mahaki, Amirhooshang Alvandi","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00669-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00669-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ghee, known as \"roghane heiwâni,\" or \"Kermanshahi oil\" is a traditional fermented butter-like product highly esteemed for its nutritional value. Ghee is prepared using traditional methods and has substantial potential as a reservoir of probiotic microorganisms. Previous research delved into isolating and identifying lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in Kermanshahi through culture and PCR sequencing. This study seeks to elucidate the microbial profiles and diversity within Kermanshahi using culture, Denaturing Gradient Gel Electrophoresis (DGGE), and sequencing methodologies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty samples of Kermanshahi oil were meticulously gathered from diverse locales across Kermanshah province. These samples were cultivated under specialized conditions in MRS and M17 environments spanning 24 to 72 h. Following DNA extraction, amplification of the 16SrRNA gene sequences was performed, culminating in sequencing for conclusive identification of the isolates. Furthermore, the DGGE technique was directly employed to separate and identify various species present in the oil samples utilizing bioinformatics software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sequencing outcomes revealed a diverse array of microorganisms among the isolates, with Lactobacillus constituting 43%, Streptococcus comprising 27.6%, Enterococcus at 4.61%, and yeasts at 7.6%. Other species exhibited lower frequencies, encompassing Rhizobium, Bacillus coagulans, and Staphylococcus hominis.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The isolation of a diverse spectrum of probiotic microorganisms underscores their potential utility in the realm of industrial dairy product production. These findings allude to the possibility of integrating these valuable microorganisms, which have historically been associated with traditional products, into the contemporary dairy industry. As consumer interest in probiotic-enriched products surges, the insights gained from this study pave the way for harnessing the benefits of Kermanshahi-derived probiotics.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"173"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520800/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522069","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An emerging zoonotic disease to be concerned about - a review of the nipah virus.","authors":"Sumit Paliwal, Suneet Shinu, Rubina Saha","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00666-5","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00666-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Nipah Virus (NiV) was discovered in 1999 in the Sungai Nipah region of Malaysia. It is one of many emerging bat-borne zoonotic viruses that threaten global health security. The Pteropus fruit bats are identified as the natural reservoirs for the virus. NiV belongs to the family of Paramyxoviridae and is mostly present in locations surrounded by water, vegetation, and controlled or protected religious areas. To date, cases of NiV have been identified in Southeast Asian regions, with the highest number of cases in Bangladesh, totalling 305, with a fatality rate of 65%. The highest mortality has been observed in the Indian region, at 73%. NiV is an emerging zoonotic disease that needs to be focused on. The median incubation period is 9.5 days and the clinical features primarily lead to either progressive encephalitis or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.The diagnosis is conducted in Bio-safety level 3 or level 4 labs through Polymerase chain reaction. Human nasal swabs, throat swabs, urine, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are collected for diagnostic purposes. At present, there is no approved treatment or vaccine for the prevention of the disease. However, research on a vaccine against NiV is being investigated, and a subunit vaccine with NiV-G protein is found to produce potential efficacy. An outbreak in Kerala, a state in India, led to the implementation of an action plan involving lead agencies to combat the sudden surge of the virus. In the current scenario, appropriate preventive strategies are more effective in controlling the virus. However, emphasis should be placed on affordable and efficient diagnostic methods, treatment options, and vaccines to better manage the virus, considering the highest fatality caused by the virus.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"171"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11514798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk factors associated with stunting incidence in under five children in Southeast Asia: a scoping review.","authors":"Devi Azriani, Masita, Nabila Salma Qinthara, Intan Nurma Yulita, Dwi Agustian, Yenni Zuhairini, Meita Dhamayanti","doi":"10.1186/s41043-024-00656-7","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s41043-024-00656-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Stunting or growth failure is a health problem faced by the world today, especially in developing countries, including Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian region accounts for more than a quarter of the number of children experiencing stunting worldwide. In addition to impacting children's growth and development, mortality and morbidity rates will also affect the economies and productivity of countries in the future.</p><p><strong>Research objectives: </strong>This scoping review aimed to systematically map the research that has been conducted in this area and identify existing gaps in knowledge related to risk factors for stunting in the Southeast Asian region.</p><p><strong>Methode: </strong>A scoping review was conducted using three databases: Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and one academic publisher, Taylor & Francis. The keywords used were \"Children,\" \"Risk Factors,\" \"Stunting.\". The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) studies with a population of children under five years of age, (2) studies addressing risk factors for stunting, (3) studies conducted in countries in the Southeast Asian region, (4) studies of all research types, and (5) articles published in English. Of the 2252 articles, 54 met the inclusion criteria.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>In this review, the risk factors associated with stunting in children under five years of age in Southeast Asia were categorized into direct, underlying, and basic factors. Direct factors include parental and child characteristics, food intake, and health. Underlying factors include the practice of providing food and access to health services and care. The basic factors causing stunting are environmental, household health, and socioeconomic factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This scoping review determined the risk factors for childhood stunting in Southeast Asia, such as attributes of the child, traits of the parent, the amount of food the child consumes, the health of the child, feeding habits, access to health services, household and environmental health, and socioeconomic status. These factors are interrelated and affect each other. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to these factors to reduce the risk of stunting among underfives in Southeast Asia.</p>","PeriodicalId":15969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition","volume":"43 1","pages":"174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11520880/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142522071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}