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{"title":"Environmental Health Risk Evaluation and Potential to Cause Disease X as a Global Pandemic: A Call for Global Preparedness","authors":"Safowan Bin Islam,&nbsp;Taposhi Nahid Sultana,&nbsp;Syed Masudur Rahman Dewan,&nbsp;Md. Sohan,&nbsp;Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan,&nbsp;Md. Rabiul Islam","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70864","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Emerging infectious diseases pose a constant threat to global health and the economy. Among them, the concept of “disease X” has emerged owing to the uncertainty about the identity of the pathogen that may cause the next pandemic. Disease X has gained significant attention due to its potential to cause a public health emergency in the future. This study aimed to investigate disease X, identify the key risk factors leading to its emergence and spread, and propose strategies to prevent future global pandemics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We performed a comprehensive literature review and identified relevant information for this study. Pandemic, public health emergency, and infectious disease were used as keywords for the literature search.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Our study indicates that disease X could be a life-threatening or global pandemic. Among the various risk factors, climate change, increased animal-human contact, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance are some risk factors that may lead to a pandemic because they help in the transmission of zoonotic infections. Here, we have discussed some potential pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that are capable of causing disease X. Finally, we have indicated some necessary measures required for the prevention and management of any future global pandemic.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Disease X has already posed a substantial threat to the global health system, warranting urgent attention and action. Comprehensive preparedness measures, including robust surveillance systems, early detection, and vaccine development, are essential for mitigating the risk posed by disease X. Collaboration among healthcare organizations, research communities, and government bodies is essential for resilience against future pandemics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70864","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correlation Between Child's Dental Fear and Anxiety Symptoms and Evaluating Factors Associated With Dental Fear","authors":"Pegah Farzanegan,&nbsp;Maryam Ghasempour,&nbsp;Armon Massoodi,&nbsp;Hoda Shirafkan","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70879","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70879","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to assess the correlation between dental fear and anxiety problems and evaluate factors associated with dental fear.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, we utilized the standard Persian version of the Children's Fear Survey Schedule-Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) questionnaire and the Persian version of Spence Children's Anxiety Scale (SCAS) questionnaire to explore children's dental fear and anxiety problems, respectively. Questionnaires were completed by 290 children aged 8–12 years who visited Pediatrics Department of Babol Dental Clinic and private pediatric offices. Demographic characteristics were also recorded. The data were analyzed by the one-way ANOVA, independent <i>t</i>-test (<i>α</i> = 0.05), Pearson correlation, and logistic regression test using SPSS version 26.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, 151 boys and 139 girls were included. Based on the CFSS-DS questionnaire, 8.6% of children had dental fear (Scores &gt; 38). Dental fear correlated with all aspects of anxiety symptoms (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). There were significant correlations between children's age (<i>p</i> = 0.019) and location of dental treatment (<i>p</i> = 0.002) with their dental fear scores. Having a housewife mother is a protective factor in child's dental fear (OR = 0.380, CI = 0.989–0.047, and <i>p</i> = 0.047).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings of the present study suggest that dental fear and anxiety problems correlate with each other, and factors such as child's age, the location of dental treatment, and having a housewife mother serve as prominent factors contributing to dental fear of children.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70879","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction of Myopia Among Undergraduate Students Using Ensemble Machine Learning Techniques","authors":"Isteaq Kabir Sifat,&nbsp;Tajin Ahmed Jisa,&nbsp;Jyoti Shree Roy,&nbsp;Nourin Sultana,&nbsp;Farhana Hasan,&nbsp;Md Parvez Mosharaf,&nbsp;Md. Kaderi Kibria","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70874","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70874","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Myopia is a prevalent refractive error, particularly among young adults, and is becoming a growing global concern. This study aims to predict myopia among undergraduate students using ensemble machine learning techniques and to identify key risk factors associated with its development.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Dinajpur city, collecting 514 samples through a self-structured questionnaire covering demographic information, myopia prevalence and risk factors, knowledge and attitudes, and daily activities. Four feature selection techniques Boruta-based feature selection (BFS), Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator regression, Forward and Backward Selection and Random Forest (RF) identified 12 key predictive features. Using these features, ensemble methods, including logistic regression artificial neural network, RF, Support Vector Machine, extreme gradient boosting, and light gradient boosting machine were employed for prediction. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and area under the curve (AUC).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The stacking ensemble model achieved the highest performance, with an accuracy of 95.42%, recall of 93.42%, precision of 98.85%, F1-score of 96.08%, and AUC of 0.979. SHapley Additive exPlanations analysis identified key risk factors, including visual impairment, family history of myopia, excessive screen time, and insufficient outdoor activities.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of ensemble machine learning in predicting myopia and highlight the potential for early intervention strategies. By identifying high-risk individuals, targeted awareness programs and lifestyle modifications can help mitigate myopia progression among undergraduate students.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70874","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Bangla Version of Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale Short Form (NSS-SF-BV) Among Bangladeshi Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Pramath Chandra Sarker,&nbsp;Md. Nur-E-Alam Siddique,&nbsp;Sabina Sultana","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70884","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS) was developed to measure the noise sensitivity of the students. However, until now, NSS tools have not been adapted or assessed for psychometric properties in Bangla. The present study aims to investigate the psychometric properties of the Bangla Version of the Noise Sensitivity Scale Short Form (NSS-SF-BV) in both student and general populations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A cross-sectional survey was conducted with convenience sampling among the participants. A total of 793 participants completed the NSS-SF-BV, Noise Annoyance Scale (NAS) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire in this study. The student sample consisted of 491 students aged 18–28 (M = 22.90, 41.8% males), and the general sample consisted of 302 adults aged 19–69 (M = 36.90, 50.3% males) from Rajshahi city, Bangladesh. The factor structure was tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with two independent samples. 81 participants completed the NSS-SF-BV twice over a 2-week interval to ensure test-retest reliability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The EFA confirmed the one-factor structure of the NSS-SF with five items, explained 52.23% of the total variance in the student sample. The CFA confirmed the unidimensional factor and approved the structural validity of the scale. Internal consistency as measured by Cronbach's alpha and Omega demonstrated satisfactory reliability (student sample: <i>α</i> = 0.76, <i>ω</i> = 0.79; general sample: <i>α</i> = 0.75, <i>ω</i> = 0.79). Concurrent and convergent validity (student sample 0.86 and general sample 0.71) were found satisfactory. The model fit indices were acceptable. Positive and strong correlations were observed between the NSS-SF-BV and NAS (r = 0.381, <i>p</i> = 0.01), along with a significant, although weak correlation with stress (<i>r</i> = 0.089, <i>p</i> = 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Considering all the results, the NSS-SF-BV is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating people's noise sensitivity in Bangladesh.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70884","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association Between Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Muscle Size Using Ultrasonography: A Systematic Review","authors":"Fatemeh Binaei,&nbsp;Amir Hossein Kahlaee,&nbsp;Mohammad Ali Mohseni Bandpei,&nbsp;Nahid Rahmani,&nbsp;Cyrus Taghizadeh Delkhoush,&nbsp;Mohammad Saatchi","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70848","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Using ultrasonography to systematically review all published studies that investigated the association between craniovertebral angle (CVA) and neck muscle size.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, Science Direct, OVID, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar databases from January 2000 to October 2024. The keywords used were: “Forward head posture,” “Cranial vertebral angle,” “size,” “thickness,” “weakness,” “enlargement,” “hypertrophy,” “ultrasonography*,” “Diagnostic ultrasound,” “ultrasonic imaging,” “imaging,” “medical sonography,” and “ultrasonic diagnostic”.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Of the 329 articles retrieved from the databases, 10 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Four studies investigated the size of neck flexor muscles, four articles investigated the size of neck extensor muscles, and two articles focused on the size of both neck flexor and extensor muscles. Six studies compared participants with and without forward head posture (FHP). Two studies were conducted among asymptomatic subjects, while the other two studies were conducted among participants with and without neck pain. Consistent evidence supported that a significant correlation between the CVA and the thickness of deep neck flexor muscles (<i>n</i> = 1), a significant correlation between FHP and the thickness of the splenius capitis muscle (<i>n</i> = 1), an increase in sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle thickness (<i>n</i> = 2) and a decrease in semispinalis capitis (SSC) muscle thickness (<i>n</i> = 1) in subjects with FHP compared to those without, and a decrease in semispinalis capitis muscle thickness in individuals with FHP accompanied by neck pain compared to those with FHP without neck pain (n = 1).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The reviewed studies demonstrated that changes in the CVA are associated with alterations in neck muscle size, particularly affecting the SCM and SSC muscles. Additional research is necessary to investigate the functional implications of alterations in muscle characteristics.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70848","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140721","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of Malnutrition on Perioperative Ischemic Stroke in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR): A Retrospective Cohort Study of the National Inpatient Sample","authors":"Haowei Li,&nbsp;Guangzhi Cong,&nbsp;Xueping Ma,&nbsp;Bo Shi,&nbsp;Congyan Ye,&nbsp;Rui Yan,&nbsp;Shizhe Fu,&nbsp;Kairu Wang,&nbsp;Shaobin Jia,&nbsp;Jingjing Wang","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70860","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Ischemic stroke is a serious risk for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). The relationship between malnutrition and post-TAVR ischemic stroke remains unclear. This study investigates this association using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) data.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A retrospective observational study was conducted using NIS data from 2012 to 2021. We included patients who underwent TAVR and were diagnosed with malnutrition based on ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. Patients under 18 years, with a history of preoperative stroke, with both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, or with incomplete data were excluded. Logistic regression was performed to evaluate the association between malnutrition and ischemic stroke, adjusting for potential confounders. Sensitivity analyses included stratified analysis and propensity score matching.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Among 364,580 TAVR patients, 10,415 (2.86%) were diagnosed with malnutrition. Malnourished patients were older (78.04 vs. 77.40), predominantly white (85.69%), and had a higher incidence of ischemic stroke (11.47% vs. 7.25%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). After adjusting for common ischemic stroke risk factors, malnutrition was significantly associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke (aOR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.31–1.74). This association remained significant in the propensity-matched cohort. Subgroup analyses consistently showed associations between malnutrition and stroke risk across various demographic and clinical factors. Time trend analysis showed no significant difference in the annual incidence of perioperative ischemic stroke between malnourished patients with or without cerebral embolic protection devices (<i>p</i> = 0.439).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Malnutrition is associated with a higher risk of ischemic stroke following TAVR, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70860","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144135836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Qualitative Study of Factors That Influence Older Adults' Work on the Arduous Path to Spine Surgery","authors":"Andrea L. Strayer,&nbsp;Samantha Bjornson,&nbsp;Nicole E. Werner,&nbsp;Anna Krupp","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70850","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Older adults worldwide are increasingly diagnosed with degenerative spine disease (DSD). Although older adults are frequently interacting with the healthcare system, clinicians are likely not aware of the many health-related activities, or patient work that older adults engage in to achieve their health goals. An understanding of patient work is needed to guide patient-oriented healthcare improvements for older people having surgery for DSD to achieve their desired health outcome. Our aim was to define factors in the patient work system that influence the patient work of older adults in the preoperative phase of spine surgery.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Secondary analysis of data (28 interviews) from older adults who underwent spine surgery, using deductive and inductive qualitative content analysis to describe patient work system factors. Components from the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) 2.0 human factors ergonomics framework (person, organization, task, internal and external environments, tools/technology) guided 2-member independent coding, codebook evolution, and team analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We identified 16 patient work system factors that influenced older adults' patient work during the preoperative time before spine surgery. The primary work system influencers included: severely limited physical function; inability to socialize; multiple providers and appointments; self-management knowledge; emotions and mental state; active decision making; explaining treatment options; inability to complete household chores and self-care; physical and emotional care and monitoring (by family); family coordinating care; household duties relinquished; complex scheduling of healthcare; home layout; insurance requirements; waiting for care; and devices to manage symptoms (medications; mobility hardware).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Factors that influence patient work are often a result of debilitating symptoms causing loss of independence, isolation, and confusion of how to meet their health goals. The influencing factors warrant research and process improvement initiatives. Thus, lessening the patient work burden and improving health outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70850","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The 2023 Dengue Outbreak in Bangladesh: An Epidemiological Update","authors":"Mohabbat Hossain,&nbsp;Md Shafiqul Islam Rakib,&nbsp;Md Mahedi Hasan,&nbsp;Shams Nur Powshi,&nbsp;Enayetul Islam,&nbsp;Nazneen Naher Islam","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70852","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, has emerged as a serious hazard to public health, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries, including Bangladesh. This study aimed to depict an overall scenario of the prevalence of dengue cases and the mortality rate of dengue outbreaks in Bangladesh in 2023.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>From January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, day-to-day data regarding dengue cases and mortality were collected and compiled from two national databases: the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh, and the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Research (IEDCR), Bangladesh. Statistical analysis was performed on Microsoft Excel 2021.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, a record number of 321,179 dengue-infected cases and 1705 deaths (0.53% of total cases) were reported since the very first dengue outbreak in Bangladesh. Males were more infected (<i>n</i> = 192,610, 59.97%), although females had a higher mortality rate (<i>n</i> = 970, 56.89%) compared to males (<i>n</i> = 735, 43.11%). The highest rates of infection (<i>n</i> = 145,571, 45.32%) and death (<i>n</i> = 593, 34.78%) were seen among those under the age group of &gt; 20–40 years. With 79,598 cases (24% of total cases) and 396 deaths (23.23% of all deaths), the month of September recorded the highest peak of the dengue outbreak. Furthermore, Dhaka recorded half of all infected cases (<i>n</i> = 169,321, 52.72%) and the majority (<i>n</i> = 1163, 68.21%) of dengue deaths, according to the division-wise distribution of cases and deaths.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The findings of the study will be helpful in understanding the dengue situation in Bangladesh and will contribute to further investigations on dengue outbreaks targeting the progression and importance of identifying the circulating DENV serotypes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70852","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Shacklock's Neural Mobilization for Acute and Sub-Acute Lumbar Disc Prolapsed: A Randomized Controlled Trial","authors":"Zahid Bin Sultan Nahid,&nbsp;Faruq Ahmed,&nbsp;Md Faruqul Islam,&nbsp;Zakia Rahman,&nbsp;Md Furatul Haque,&nbsp;Asma Arju,&nbsp;Md Rafiqul Islam,&nbsp;Golam Moula,&nbsp;Bibekanonda Sarker","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70872","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background and Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Lumbar disc prolapse (LDP) is a more severe health issue worldwide. Shacklock's neural mobilization is a useful technique for treating prolapsed discs. The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Shacklock's neural mobilization for acute and subacute LDP.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study was a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. A total of 42 individuals with LDP were allocated randomly by computer-generated numbers to an experimental and a control group. The experimental group got neural mobilization along with usual physiotherapy treatment. The control group got just usual physiotherapy. Postural education was given for both groups in sitting and standing positions. The total number of therapy sessions was eight, with a frequency of four sessions per week for a duration of 2 weeks. The Dallas pain questionnaire (DPQ) and Oswestry disability index (ODI) questionnaire were measured on the initial day and after eight sessions of treatment. The data was analyzed through paired <i>t</i>-test, unrelated <i>t</i>-test, chi-square, and Mann-Whitney U test.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A significant improvement of pain in different positions and disability was demonstrated in the within-group analysis by paired <i>t</i>-test, whereas no significant improvement was found in the between-group analysis by independent sample <i>t</i>-test. The significant change was found on the DPQ score except for two variables. There was no statistically significant association between disability status and gender (<i>p</i> = 0.69) and between disability status and BMI (<i>p</i> = 0.41). A significant difference (<i>p</i> = 0.000) was found in both scales.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Shacklock's neural mobilization, along with standard physiotherapy techniques, had a significant impact on pain and disability for people with acute and subacute LDP.</p>\u0000 \u0000 <p><b>Trial Registration:</b> Zahid Bin Sultan Nahid: CTRI/2023/04/051283</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70872","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144140532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Through a Multifaceted Approach","authors":"Dalmacito A. Cordero Jr.","doi":"10.1002/hsr2.70873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70873","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;I read with interest a recent article published in this journal regarding domestic violence during pregnancy. The authors aimed to compare the maternal–fetal attachment and fertility motivation in pregnant women with and without experience of violence. Their findings revealed that domestic violence during pregnancy affects the bond between mother and fetus, as well as fertility choices. Thus, they concluded that reducing domestic violence can enhance maternal–fetal attachment and improve fertility rates [&lt;span&gt;1&lt;/span&gt;]. I firmly support this claim regarding the detrimental effects of violence not only to pregnant women, but to all women in general, especially the ones done at homes or the domestic ones, and the so-called intimate partner violence (IPV). With this, I aim to shed light on the issue of IPV by presenting some global data and enumerating strategies to address the serious issue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;IPV refers to any behavior by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse, and controlling behaviors [&lt;span&gt;2&lt;/span&gt;]. In Northeast India, different forms of IPV were experienced by 8766 married women which had adversely impacted various problematic reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes—6.9% had experienced non-live births, 4.2% miscarriages, 2.4% abortions, 0.3% stillbirths, 16.9% terminated pregnancies, and 2.1% sexually transmitted infections (STI) [&lt;span&gt;3&lt;/span&gt;]. The alarming issue is not isolated in India but is being experienced worldwide. There is an estimated 736 million women—almost one in three—have been subjected to physical and sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both at least once in their lives (30% of women aged 15 and older) [&lt;span&gt;4&lt;/span&gt;]. IPV victims can contribute to the onset of psychopathological conditions or can exacerbate mental health conditions, but on the other hand, existing mental health problems can increase vulnerability and predisposition to partner violence [&lt;span&gt;5&lt;/span&gt;].&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Several studies suggest a single or combined strategy to address IPV, but I suggest a multifaceted approach. Healthcare providers play a vital role through screening, offering ongoing support, and reviewing available prevention and referral options. Remote or in-person screening of all patients at various times is needed because some women do not disclose abuse the first time they are asked. It should be done at periodic intervals, including during obstetric care. For ongoing support and referral options, clinicians must assist the patient in developing a safety plan for the patient, considering especially the risk factors (having experienced previous acts of violence, estrangement from a partner, threats to life, threats with a weapon, previous nonfatal strangulation, and partner access to a gun. Patients should be offered information that includes community resources (mental health services, c","PeriodicalId":36518,"journal":{"name":"Health Science Reports","volume":"8 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/hsr2.70873","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144118136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}