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{"title":"Estimating price and expenditure elasticities for select foods and drinks in South Africa using a demand systems model.","authors":"Chengetai Dare, Maxime Bercholz, Micheal Kofi Boachie, Evelyn Thsehla, Shu Wen Ng","doi":"10.1177/22799036251350956","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251350956","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>South Africa implemented a Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugar- sweetened beverages in 2018 and has a draft regulation on front-of-package labeling for packaged foods containing excess sugar, sodium, or saturated fats. Estimates on price elasticities of demand for these products do not exist to date; the implications of expanding the HPL are thus unknown.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>We employ a modified exact affine Stone index demand system model to estimate the expenditure and uncompensated own- and cross-price elasticities of demand for select foods and beverages in South Africa using purchase data from lower- and higher-SES households from January 2016 through March 2019.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found own-price elasticities of demand ranging from -1.05 for packaged fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds (FVNS) to -1.91 for low-sugar dairy drinks, implying that a 10% rise in prices reduces the demand for these commodities by 10.5%-19.1%. Lower-SES South African households are generally more price sensitive. Some goods are substitutes (e.g. 100% fruit juice and other soft drinks) while others (e.g. desserts and FVNS) are weak complements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The government may have room to raise and expand the HPL to further discourage consumption of these products and raise additional revenue, although the total effect would also depend on supply side responses, which we are unable to capture here.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251350956"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12206998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530294","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":"Prostate cancer screening: Knowledge, attitudes and practices in a sample of men in Ramotswa, Botswana.","authors":"Roy Tapera, Tshiamo Tshwaedi, Baemedi Letsholo, Tshephang Tumoyagae, Patience Erick, Bontle Mbongwe","doi":"10.1177/22799036251349640","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251349640","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prostate cancer (PCa) accounts for 21.6% of all cancers among men in Botswana, ranking as the fourth most common cancer (9%) across all age groups. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices related to PCa screening among men aged 40 years and older in Ramotswa, Botswana.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey was conducted involving a random sample of 362 males aged 40 years and older in Ramotswa. Logistics regression models were utilised to examine associations between socio-demographics, knowledge, attitudes, practices and PCa screening.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 362 respondents, 105 (29%) men reported having undergone prostate screening tests either prostate-specific antigen (PSA) or digital rectal examination (DRE). Additionally, 221 (61%) had prior knowledge of PCa, with 114 (32%) receiving information from the radio while fewer than 20% learnt about it from health care providers. Single men were found to be 63% less likely to go for screening compared to married men (AOR = 0.37; [95% CI 0.22-0.61]). Men who were not afraid of the screening test results were twice as likely to go for screening compared to those who were afraid of a positive result for prostate test (AOR = 2.14; [95% CI 1.12-4.09]).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While respondents demonstrated above-average knowledge of PCa, fewer than half had undergone a PSA test. Urgent and targeted interventions are needed to address predisposing factors such as fear of prostate screening. Furthermore, the low rates of PCa information dissemination by healthcare workers underscore the need for enhanced engagement of medical practitioners in educating men about PCa.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251349640"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12202891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530295","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":"Application of a Dengue NS1 antigen based rapid diagnostic test to screen dengue virus infection in clinical settings in Indonesia.","authors":"Ni Putu Diah Witari, Araniy Fadhilah, Edison Johar, Yora Permata Dewi, Asri Lestarini, I Gusti Ayu Asih Ratnadi, Ida Yus Sriyani, Rama Dhenni, Ungke Antonjaya, Frilasita Aisyah Yudhaputri, I Made Artika, Ann M Powers, Khin Saw Aye Myint","doi":"10.1177/22799036251343652","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251343652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dengue virus (DENV) is hyperendemic in Indonesia and of high public health concern globally. Without an effective antiviral therapy, an accurate diagnosis of the four viruses, DENV1-4, is crucial for patient management and outcome. We aim to assess the diagnostic accuracy and usefulness of a commercial DENV antigen rapid diagnostic test kit in point-of-care conditions.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>Six-hundred-forty-six patients with fever or history of fever, and without leukocytosis, were enrolled from Tabanan General Hospital, Bali in 2017-2018. All sera were tested for DENV NS1 antigen using the Standard Diagnostics Bioline NS1 Ag rapid test kit and <i>Flavivirus</i> genus specific RT-PCR. Positive specimens were further confirmed using DENV multiplex RT-PCR.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>DENV was detected in 10.4% (67/646) of enrolled patients by molecular assays. Only 41 of the positives were found to be positive by the NS1 rapid test. Our findings indicate that the kit was the most sensitive in the first 2 days after disease onset with sensitivity > 75%, and declining at day 3 with a sensitivity of <60%. In addition, the kit was found to be the most sensitive to DENV-2 and least sensitive to DENV-4. Overall, the kit had a sensitivity of 59.7% [95% CI: 44.5-74.9] and specificity of 99.8% [95% CI: 99.5-100.0].</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our evaluation indicated that the rapid diagnostic test is useful for both surveillance and initial detection of DENV infection in community settings. However, it should be supplemented with additional diagnostic methods to ensure accurate confirmation for patient management.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251343652"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12205202/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530293","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":"Knowledge and practices regarding safe pesticide use among farmers in the Bardiya District, Nepal: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Rajesh Karki, Naresh Tharu, Maheshor Kaphle","doi":"10.1177/22799036251350211","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251350211","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Improper pesticide handling poses immediate and long-term health risks. This is particularly true in developing countries, where these chemicals are often used with minimal protection. This study aimed to assess farmers' knowledge and practices regarding safe pesticide use in Nepal.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among 287 farmers in Rajapur Municipality, Nepal, in 2024. The respondents were selected using systematic random sampling. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a validated questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize categorical variables, Pearson's correlation was used to analyze the relationship between knowledge and practice, and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify significant factors associated with adequate knowledge and practice (<i>p</i> < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Respondents had a mean age of 42.1 years (SD ± 10.8). Most farmers (86.8%) demonstrated adequate overall practices. However, only 2.1% used a complete set of personal protective equipment, 97.9% prepared pesticides in the field, and only 5.2% received training, indicating critical gaps in safe practice. Similarly, only 34.5% of respondents had adequate knowledge, particularly farmers' knowledge of reading instructions (20.2%), and symptom recognition (21.3%) was poor. A moderate positive correlation (<i>r</i> = 0.458, <i>p</i> < 0.001) was observed between knowledge and practice. Factors significantly associated with knowledge included years of pesticide use, social media exposure, and training. Ethnicity and family type were associated with adequate practices.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Despite adequate overall practices, significant knowledge gaps and poor safety practices were identified. Targeted educational interventions and training programs are crucial to enhance knowledge and promote safe behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251350211"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12188041/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144498347","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":"Practices, attitudes, and perceived barriers toward depression care among community pharmacists in Lebanon.","authors":"Iqbal Fahs, Mariam Dabbous, Faten Ezzeddine, Sahar Nasser, Jana K AlWattar, Jihan Safwan, Fouad Sakr, Mohamad Rahal","doi":"10.1177/22799036251349641","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251349641","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Community pharmacists can play a significant role in optimizing depression care. This study sought to assess the practices, attitudes and perceived barriers of Lebanese community pharmacists toward depression care along with the associated factors.</p><p><strong>Design and method: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted among community pharmacists in Lebanon using a self-administered online questionnaire. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were done followed by linear regression analyses to examine the association between pharmacists' practices and attitudes with different socio-demographic and professional factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed a good level of engagement and relatively positive attitudes toward depression care, among the 275 participating community pharmacists. Those with higher attitudes scores (beta = 8.079, <i>p</i> ≤ 0.001) and higher percentages of weekly prescriptions of antidepressants (1%-10% antidepressants, beta = 3.160, <i>p</i> = 0.047; >10% of anti-depressants, beta = 2.829, <i>p</i> = 0.019) were significantly more involved in depression care practices. Besides, being a female (beta = 0.165, <i>p</i> = 0.002), having personal experiences (beta = 2.239, <i>p</i> = 0.001), and the presence of private counseling area (beta = 11.183, <i>p</i> = 0.01) were significantly associated with more positive attitudes. Conversely, pharmacists with more than 10 years of community experience (beta = -20.369, <i>p</i> = 0.021) and those with higher daily encounters with patients (beta = -7.243, <i>p</i> = 0.001) exhibited significantly lower attitude scores. The most reported perceived barriers to depression care were insufficient time for patients (48.7%), inadequate mental health education (46.9%), insufficient data (41.5%), and lack of privacy (37.1%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Lebanese community pharmacists generally demonstrate favorable good practices and positive attitudes toward depression care. Several areas for improvement are still desired through broader strategies, training and awareness programs, and effective collaborations.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251349641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12188050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144498348","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":"Building healthcare capacity for neurodegenerative disease management in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities.","authors":"Elechi Kelechi Wisdom, Toluwalashe Soyemi, Shekoni Mayowa, Nwakaego Stephanie Ede, Elechi Ubalaeze Solomon, Chukwuagoziem Augustine Iloanusi, Chinonyelum Emmanuel Agbo, Obehi Suzan Idogen, Cletus Augustine Ikechukwu, Okechukwu Clinton Ifeanyi, Christiana Komeno Akpowowo, Farounbi Glory Oyebola, Chidinma Nndoumele, Lawal Olabisi Promise","doi":"10.1177/22799036251350957","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251350957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Parkinson's disease (PD) are growing public health concerns worldwide, and their burden is particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. This perspective highlights the urgent need for tailored public health strategies to address the rising prevalence of these diseases, focusing on prevention, early detection, and management in the Nigerian context. With an aging population and limited healthcare infrastructure, Nigeria faces unique challenges in diagnosing and treating NDs. Cultural factors, such as stigma and misconceptions about cognitive decline, further complicate timely intervention. The paper explores the current public health strategies implemented to combat these diseases, including lifestyle modifications, national policy development, and public-private partnerships. It emphasizes the need for community-based programs, the integration of primary healthcare and neurology, and increased awareness to reduce the societal burden of NDs. Additionally, the manuscript discusses the essential role of training healthcare providers and the integration of traditional and modern medicine in enhancing care. It calls for a coordinated, culturally relevant approach to addressing the rising tide of neurodegenerative diseases in Nigeria, with recommendations for policy reform, healthcare system strengthening, and greater research investment.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251350957"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12188034/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144498346","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 effect of emotion regulation training on anxiety in college students in Egypt (Randomized control trial).","authors":"Amani Safwat ElBarazi","doi":"10.1177/22799036251347030","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251347030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The important role of Emotion Regulation in managing stress and anxiety is well recognized.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>(1) assessing the level of anxiety, and the level of difficulties in emotion regulation among University Students during Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), (2) investigating the effect of the emotional regulation training program on the anxiety of University Students during COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In part, I, 863 students at the British university in Egypt were assessed for their anxiety, difficulties in emotion regulation, and the general impact of COVID-19 on their lives. The students completed Beck Anxiety Inventory and Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale. Part II was a Randomized Control Trial using a pre-assessment and a post-assessment. A voluntary sample of 200 students was randomly assigned to either a group that received emotion regulation training or a control group. The training program is an adapted version of Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training. The training program includes mindfulness, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills through eight 90-min group sessions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In Part I: The mean Beck Anxiety Inventory's total score among students was 22.27 (SD = 13.6). Severe anxiety was reported by 39.9% of the students, and the mean difficulties in emotion regulation scale's total score was 75.1 (SD = 23.24). In Part II, after the intervention, students in the experimental group, in comparison to the control group, resulted in significantly greater reductions in anxiety (the effect size, <i>d</i> = 0.53, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and significantly greater reductions in difficulties in emotion regulation (the effect size, <i>d</i> = 0.85, <i>p</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings indicate that training in emotional regulation considerably lowered students' anxiety. It is recommended to teach the university students emotions regulation skills to improve their academic performance, enhance general well-being, and lower the risk of mental health concerns.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251347030"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12182610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477198","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":"Determinants of patient satisfaction with healthcare services among insured and uninsured patients at a public hospital in Cameroon: A comparative cross-sectional study using the modified PSQ-18 questionnaire.","authors":"Adanze Nge Cynthia, Bülent Kılıç, Alimah Komuhangi, Nguemo Noumedem Julie Laure","doi":"10.1177/22799036251345936","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251345936","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Regular assessment of patient satisfaction is crucial for healthcare providers to evaluate and improve the quality of services offered. However, research on patient satisfaction, particularly in Cameroon, remains limited. This study aimed to assess patient satisfaction levels with the healthcare services at the Yaoundé Central Hospital using the PSQ-18 questionnaire.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2022 to March 2023, involving outpatients aged 18 and above who willingly consented to participate. A modified version of the PSQ-18 questionnaire was utilized to evaluate satisfaction across 10 hospital variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study included 385 participants, with 264 uninsured and 121 insured. The overall satisfaction rate was 90.9%. Satisfaction level for insured patients was 98.3% and 87.5% for not insured patients. Variables such as diagnosis, information provided by healthcare personnel, and equipment quality received high satisfaction scores. However, both insured and uninsured patients expressed dissatisfaction with specialist waiting times. Binary logistic regression revealed significant difference, with uninsured individuals being 8.5 times more likely to be dissatisfied compared to insured counterparts (95% CI 2.0-36.0; <i>p</i> = 0.0006). Large family size of more than 5 persons was the only factor that significantly increased the risk of dissatisfaction with health services.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight a critical policy gap that needs intervention now. Targeted policy interventions are needed to help uninsured Cameroonians afford high-quality healthcare. For population-wide healthcare access, this gap must be closed. Therefore, the national universal health coverage scheme must be expanded and improved to reach all 10 Cameroon regions.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251345936"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12181729/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477197","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 conceptual system dynamics model of social determinants of health (SDoH) and its impact on population health.","authors":"John P Ansah, Robinson Salazar, Amal Elamin","doi":"10.1177/22799036251347035","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251347035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This paper primarily aims to construct a conceptual model of social determinants of health (SDoH), which will serve as a vital tool for identifying the feedback mechanisms that influence population health outcomes. Additionally, it seeks to simulate both the immediate and long-term effectiveness of proposed SDoH interventions on population health.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>We developed a system dynamics model of SDoH based on literature review and insights from community health experts. This model enables us to simulate the effectiveness of proposed interventions on population health, using CVD as a representative example of health outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The model results highlight a promising approach for enhancing population health. The neighborhood intervention stands out among the various interventions, demonstrating the most significant impact on health compared to other individual interventions. This finding underscores the potential of neighborhood-focused strategies in improving overall population health.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This paper provides a clear explanation and causal framework for why investing in programs that enhance SDoH can improve population health. It introduces a powerful tool such as a causal map of SDoH, enabling policymakers and stakeholders to gain a more profound, dynamic understanding of the relationship between SDoH and health outcomes. This knowledge may help to make informed decisions and implement effective interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251347035"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12166213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303259","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":"Prevalence and risk factors of fish-borne zoonotic trematode infections in a rural community: A cross-sectional study in the Red River Delta of Vietnam.","authors":"Hoang Dinh Canh, Cao Ba Loi, Nguyen Van Tuan, Nguyen Van Thoai, Nguyen Duc Tan, Nguyen Thi Nhu Quynh, Vu Van Du, Do Ngoc Anh","doi":"10.1177/22799036251345939","DOIUrl":"10.1177/22799036251345939","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To our knowledge, there is a lack of reports on the prevalence and risk factors of fish-borne zoonotic trematodiasis (FZTi) in humans in many regions of Vietnam.</p><p><strong>Design and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed in three communes located in the Red River Delta, northern Vietnam, where residents are reported to have a habit of eating raw freshwater fish, between June 2020 and December 2021. A total of 591 individuals were interviewed using structured questionnaires, and their stool samples were collected for the analysis of fishborne zoonotic trematode (FZT) egg presence using direct microscopic observation and the formalin-ether concentration method. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were employed to explore potential risk factors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of fish-borne zoonotic trematodiasis (FZTi) was 14.89% among the 591 participants, ranging from 1.52% to 39%. The average age of the participants was 48.31 ± 16.77 years (range: 7-86 years old), and the highest prevalence of FZT infection (17.36%) was observed in individuals aged 19-39 years, followed by those aged 40-59 (16.67%). The prevalence of FZT infectionwas higher in men (17.75%) than in women (11.07%). Factors independently associated with FZTi, obtained by multivariate analysis, included a history of eating raw freshwater fish and the study commune.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study has revealed a wide-ranging prevalence of FZTi among humans in Vietnam's Red River Delta. Sustained surveillance efforts for FZTi, as well as the implementation of long-term, practical control policies, and strategies for eliminating FZT in Vietnam, are still necessary.</p>","PeriodicalId":45958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Public Health Research","volume":"14 2","pages":"22799036251345939"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12166251/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144303260","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}