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{"title":"Impact of Covid-19 on Mobility: The Case of Lahore","authors":"Muhammad Nadeem, Hamza Saleem, Arfa Rizwan, Muhammad Ansub, Roohi Naeem","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.94","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.94","url":null,"abstract":"Coronavirus pandemic has caused severe consequences on traveling behavior since its inception into the world in 2019. The government authorities have declared protective means to limit transportation while discouraging community congregations by giving guidelines to have social distancing with maintaining a healthy lifestyle which will lower the growth of the viral infection. This study aims to evaluate and assess the considerable changes in the mobility pattern and travel behavior of the residents of Lahore during lockdown which have slow down the virus’ spread. The mobility patterns were studied through Google database 1 in the form of google mobility reports. Data obtained from the COVID-19 website of Pakistan was examined by GIS and converted into statistical data comprising of graphs and figures by authors. The findings of this research are that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on transportation and air quality in Lahore, resulting in changes in travel behavior, reduced traffic congestion, and improved air quality, which have both positive and negative effects on public health and the environment. These findings indicate that the implementation of air quality control plans can lead to a significant improvement in air quality in Pakistan. However, the economic hardships caused by the pandemic also need to be addressed. This research shows that the public can adapt to changes in policies and travel behaviors during the pandemic. These implications can be applied to design more sustainable transportation policies in the future.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135413786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parental international migration and health of children left-behind: evidence from an Asian economy","authors":"Sameen Zafar","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-06-2022-0055","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-06-2022-0055","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose There is a considerable gap in the literature examining the effect of parental international migration on children’s health in Pakistan. The author aims to examine the impact of parental international labour migration on the health (anthropometric measures) of children left-behind in Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach The author investigates the impact of parental international labour migration on the health (anthropometric measures) of children left-behind in Pakistan using econometric estimation techniques and the latest wave of the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey 2017–2018. The main child health measures the author uses include weight-for-age (WAZ) and height-for-age (HAZ) Z-scores for children under five years of age. Since unobservable factors may be vital determinants of the child nutrition outcomes, the author uses two unique instrumental variables to address the potential endogeneity problem. Findings The author finds that international migration improves the left-behind children’s weight-for-age and height-for-age nutritional outcomes, generating essential policy insights. Originality/value To the best of the auhtor’s knowledge, no previous study has been conducted on parental migration and left-behind children in Pakistan using the latest Demographic and Health Survey.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135366129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lessons from the experience of adolescent migrants during the COVID-19 lockdown in Switzerland: a qualitative study","authors":"Caroline Heiniger, Joan-Carles Suris, Yara Barrense-Dias","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2022-0086","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2022-0086","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Three years after the COVID epidemic and the measures put in place by governments, the authors still cannot measure the full impact of them on the well-being and mental health of adolescents. This population was particularly impacted by this crisis, and some subgroups of young people, such as those from migration backgrounds, have been confronted with additional challenges. This paper aims to explore and describe the perspective and experience of migrant adolescents during the lockdown period Design/methodology/approach The authors performed 13 semi-structured interviews with migrant adolescents (nine females, median age 16) at the pediatric policlinic of Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland between November 2020 and January 2021. Participants had been living in Switzerland for an average of 2.3 years. Three of them were staying in a refugee reception centre. A thematic content analysis was carried out to extract themes and topics. Findings Participants had difficulty understanding information about COVID-19 in general. Remote learning was described as stressful due to various factors and lockdown had an impact on their future plans, such as finding an apprenticeship. Some young people were already socially isolated, but families were generally supportive. They expressed particular concerns, such as the family’s financial situation and the difficulty of living in refugee reception centres. Practical implications In the event of further lockdown, special attention must be paid to these adolescents to ensure their proper development and integration. Comprehensive follow-up of this population during and after the pandemic is essential. Originality/value This study provides a better understanding of the pandemic experience of migrant adolescents and underlines their difficulties.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135366130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Analysis of Intensity Modulation Radiation Therapy and Volumetric Modulation Arc Therapy in Brain Tumor Cases to Minimize Radiation Dose to Organs at Risk","authors":"Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman, Sugeng Rianto, Agung Nugroho Setiawan","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.111","url":null,"abstract":"Radiotherapy technique is a systematic radiation planning method or procedure used for cancer treatment in the field of radiotherapy. Modern radiotherapy techniques allow the delivery of high doses at target volumes without dose escalation to at-risk organs, offering the possibility of better local control while maintaining a good quality of life. This study aims to analyze the difference in Treatment Planning System (TPS) results between Intensity Modulation Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulation Arc Therapy (VMAT) techniques in irradiation of brain tumors with Glioblastoma cases based on the dose received by the target volume and Organ at risk, as well as the results of the isodose curve. The research design used was Cross-Sectional and qualitative analysis. Data was obtained from simulation results in the Treatment Planning System (TPS) as a Dose Volume Histogram (DVH) by conducting Literature Studies, Observations, Documentation, and FGD Techniques. This research will be conducted in July 2023 at the Radiation Oncology Installation of Siloam MRCCC Hospital Semanggi. A study was conducted on 11 patients with brain tumors who received radiation therapy with IMRT or VMAT techniques. The results of this study showed no significant difference in dose received by the target volume and dose of Organ at risk in both techniques in statistical tests, but based on the average results descriptively showed that the VMAT technique was better than the IMRT technique. This is indicated by the dose received by the target volume according to the plan.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135414817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Insomnia and post-migration stress among resettled Syrian refugees: a cross-sectional survey","authors":"Melanie Lindsay Straiton, Kamila Angelika Hynek, Alexander Nissen","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-06-2022-0062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-06-2022-0062","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Post-migration stress is an important aspect of refugees’ mental health, but little is known about the relationship with insomnia. The purpose of this study was to investigate the assication between different post-migration stress factors and insomnia among Syrian refugees living in Norway. Design/methodology/approach The authors analysed survey data from the REFUGE study with 873 Syrian adults who resettled in Norway between 2015 and 2017. Potential participants were randomly selected from The Norwegian Population Register. Insomnia was measured using the Bergen Insomnia Scale. Perceived-discrimination, navigation difficulties, financial strain and loss of social status were measured via the refugee post-migration stress scale. The authors ran logistic regression analyses, controlling for socio-demographics, potentially traumatic experiences and symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Findings Overall, 59% (95% CI, 56%–62%) of the sample reported experiencing insomnia. In the fully-adjusted model, only financial strain and navigation difficulties were significantly associated with increased odds of insomnia. Loss of social status was also related to insomnia but only before adjusting for symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Originality/value Financial strain and navigation difficulties appear to be the most important post-migration stress factors in terms of insomnia among Syrian refugees living in Norway. Ameliorating these difficulties could potentially reduce insomnia among refugees. Since insomnia is a risk factor for the subsequent development of post-traumatic stress and depression, it is important to prevent or improve symptoms of insomnia among Syrian refugees, especially considering the high prevalence found in this study.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135667169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Predisposing, need and enabling factors for service utilization amongst newly arrived youth in Sweden","authors":"Camilla Nystrand, Fatumo Osman, Charles Lindell, Frida Olsson, Natalie Durbeej","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-10-2021-0098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-10-2021-0098","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The reasons for and experiences during migration, as well as additional stressors in the new host country, may give rise to mental health problems and additional need for public services. The purpose of the study was to investigate factors related to service utilization among newly arrived refugee youth. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional data were gathered in Sweden where 37 youth aged between 19 and 23 reported on factors related to service utilization, encompassing health-care and support services in school. These factors included predisposition (demographic), need (migration status and mental wellbeing) and enablement (living situation). Service utilization was estimated using multiple logistic regression analysis. Findings About a fourth of the sample used psychosocial services. Use of general support was more common. Neither predisposing, need nor enabling factors were associated with the use of psychosocial or general health-related services. Originality/value Self-reported factors related to use of health-related services have previously not been investigated for refugee youth, which is important in assuring access to appropriate services for this exposed youth population.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135667163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Imdose Phantom Development For Quality Assurance And Control In Computed Tomography Imaging Study Of Image Quality And Dosage Assessment","authors":"Djuli Pontjowijono, Donny Kristanto Mulyantoro, Rini Indrati","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.105","url":null,"abstract":"C.T. has made a great contribution to detecting and diagnosing patients' diseases. C.T., before being applied to patients, must pass quality assurance and control with phantom. However, the availability of phantoms is still minimal because of their high price. His study aims to create and evaluate cylindrical phantoms for quality assurance and control procedures based on image quality and dose parameters. The research method involves creating an image-quality phantom design that references the CatPhan phantom using Sketchup. The results show that the phantom image provides results from the standard phantom; the SNR, CNR, MTF, noise, and MTF values of the ImDose phantom are still within the standard phantom criteria. Based on statistical tests, the image quality of SNR, CNR, MTF, NPS, and noise is not statistically significantly different from the standard phantom (p > 0.05). The uniformity value still needs to be improved because it has a significant difference from the standard phantom with an ap value <0.05. Increasing the voltage and current gave results proportional to improving image quality and dose. ImDose phantoms for quality assurance and C.T. control have been successfully developed.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136033800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of Non-Contrast CT Urography Image Information Using Watermelon Juice as a Diuretic Agent","authors":"Prapti Indriyani","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i8.97","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i8.97","url":null,"abstract":"This research aims to determine the difference in image results between giving watermelon juice and water as a natural diuretic in producing good image performance. The method used in this research was a true experiment with a posttest-only control group design. There are two groups determined through randomization by taking cards that have been numbered according to arrival. Odd card numbers in the control group were given water, and even card numbers in the treatment group were given watermelon juice; scanning was carried out after 60 minutes. Assessment of distension using measuring distance software, enhancement by measuring the Region of Interest and assessment of artefacts and anatomical information using a questionnaire. Data processing and analysis uses the Mann-Whitney test. The research showed that using watermelon juice as a diuretic in non-contrast CT urography examinations increased distension of the pelvic pelvis and bladder. In contrast, in the ureters, it did not. The p-value of distension of the pelvic rents was 0.003, ureter 0.345 and bladder 0.036. It does not cause enhancement in the pelvis, ureters and bladder; the p-value of the pelvis is 0.599, the ureter is 0.294, and the bladder is 0.345. It does not cause artefacts in the pelvis, ureters and bladder. The p-value of the pelvis is 1.000, the ureter is 0.680, and the bladder is 0.511. Moreover, produces the same anatomical information; the p-value is 1,000. This study concludes watermelon juice as a natural diuretic provides superior imaging performance in pelvic and bladder distension compared to water.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135045901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis Of The Relationship Of Factors Triggering Breast Disorders With The Results Of Ultrasound Image Expectation In The Implementation Of The Mammae Organ Scanning Protocol","authors":"Puspa Pamella Suci, Diyah Fatmasari, Gatot Murti Wibowo","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i9.96","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i9.96","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to determine the relationship between trigger factors for breast abnormalities with the results of ultrasound image observation. This study is an analytical observational study with a retrospective approach. The research design used was a control case design. Data collection will be carried out from April to June 2023 at the MCU Clinic in the Jabodetabek area. The study data were analyzed using bivariate and multivariate analysis. The results of the bivariate analysis showed p values = 0.000 < 0.005 for each of the internal and external trigger factor variables. The conclusion in this study is that there is a significant relationship between the history of BSE, history of childbirth, history of breastfeeding, history of hormonal birth control use, genetic history, history of alcohol consumption, history of smoking, history of menarche, history of menopause, history of consumption of junk food, and history of consumption of soft drinks (p-value = 0.000) with observation of ultrasound images on the breast organ scanning protocol. Higher Diagnostic Accuracy through consideration of the triggering factors of breast disorders in ultrasound image results. Guide to the Development of Scanning Protocols that are More Effective in detecting breast disorders. Identify Risk Factors that allow special attention in the management of breast health. Increased Public Awareness of the importance of routine breast exams. Direction for Advanced Research to understand more deeply the relationship between trigger factors and ultrasound image outcomes. Potential Improvement of Clinical Practice and Guidelines by considering research findings.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135351167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interpreter requirements of women from non-English speaking migrant backgrounds in maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Australia","authors":"Joshua Dawe, Ellie McDonald, Elisha Riggs, Josef Szwarc, Jane Yelland","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2023-0073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2023-0073","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose\u0000Access to professional interpreter services is a critical facilitator of positive health-care experiences when health-care professionals and women accessing maternity care are not proficient in a shared language. Understanding interpreter demand is essential for the provision of professional interpreter services. This study aims to characterise interpreter requirements among women from nonrefugee and refugee non-English-speaking migrant backgrounds in Australian maternity hospitals.\u0000\u0000\u0000Design/methodology/approach\u0000This study analysed administrative data from four public maternity hospitals in Victoria, Australia. The primary outcome was the proportion of women from non-English speaking migrant backgrounds who required an interpreter during their maternity care, both overall and stratified by refugee and nonrefugee background. Adjusted logistic regression was used to estimate the association between migrant background and interpreter requirements.\u0000\u0000\u0000Findings\u0000Among the 6,771 women from non-English speaking migrant backgrounds included in analyses, 1,344 (19.8%) required an interpreter during their maternity care. The odds of requiring an interpreter were fivefold higher among women from refugee backgrounds compared to migrant women from nonrefugee backgrounds [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 4.83; 95% confidence interval (CI): 4.13–5.65].\u0000\u0000\u0000Practical implications\u0000The study highlights the diversity in cultural backgrounds and migration experiences of women accessing maternity care within metropolitan public hospitals. The high interpreter requirements, particularly among women from refugee backgrounds, underscores the need for comprehensive and woman-centred interpreter services to attenuate disparities in hospital maternity care.\u0000\u0000\u0000Originality/value\u0000To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is the first to quantify the interpreter requirements of women from non-English-speaking migrant backgrounds in maternity hospital settings and make women comparisons between women from refugee and nonrefugee backgrounds.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135303308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}