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The Growth Potential of Bacillus cereus in Ready-to-Reheat Vegetable Soups 蜡样芽孢杆菌在即热蔬菜汤中的生长潜力

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030025

Giulia Alberghini, Alessandro Fabbian, Marcello Ferioli, Riccardo Miotti Scapin, Paolo Catellani, Valerio Giaccone

{"title":"The Growth Potential of Bacillus cereus in Ready-to-Reheat Vegetable Soups","authors":"Giulia Alberghini, Alessandro Fabbian, Marcello Ferioli, Riccardo Miotti Scapin, Paolo Catellani, Valerio Giaccone","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3030025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3030025","url":null,"abstract":"Bacillus cereus (hereafter, B. cereus) poisoning often arises from the consumption of Ready-To-Reheat vegetable soups in which an intensive growth of the vegetative cells of B. cereus take place. The market for these soups is increasing significantly worldwide. For the producer it is important to determine if soups can promote the growth of B. cereus, by calculating its growth potential. We can achieve this goal by carrying out an efficient challenge test. In our study we have designed and performed a challenge test in three batches of an emmer (Triticum monococcum) and vegetable soup that undergo a second pasteurization treatment after packaging. We found out that under refrigeration conditions B. cereus is unable to multiply in the soup, instead, under conditions of thermal abuse, B. cereus can grow during 90 days of shelf life with a growth potential of 0.82 logarithms. It is essential to keep the entire production phase under control using effective GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GHP (Good Hygiene Practices) measures, to ensure that the freshly produced soups contain low loads of the spores of B. cereus. In this way, the vegetative cells born from the germination of the spores cannot reach the infectious dose necessary to induce the food poisoning.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135107093","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}

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Tooth Wear and Periodontal Status in a Cluster of Middle-Aged Adults in Northern Greece 希腊北部一组中年成年人的牙齿磨损和牙周状况

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030023

C. Theodoridis, G. Menexes, V. Topitsoglou, Sotirios Kalfas

{"title":"Tooth Wear and Periodontal Status in a Cluster of Middle-Aged Adults in Northern Greece","authors":"C. Theodoridis, G. Menexes, V. Topitsoglou, Sotirios Kalfas","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3030023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3030023","url":null,"abstract":"The present observational study aims to investigate the prevalence of tooth wear (TW) in a cluster of Northern Greek adults aged 35–44 years and, additionally, to assess any probable associations and interrelationships between TW and periodontal condition and sociodemographic factors. A cross-sectional design was embraced identically to our previous study on senior citizens. A sample of 531 individuals was considered, and they were examined according to WHO guidelines for national pathfinder surveys by three calibrated dentists-examiners in different urban and rural areas of Northern Greece. Simplified Tooth Wear Index (TWI), Community Periodontal Index (CPI), Attachment Loss (AL) and simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) were screened and calculated in a patient-level approach. TW is quite prevalent among middle-aged adults in Northern Greece, although it remains lower compared to older age groups. All the aforementioned periodontal indices were correlated significantly with TW; moreover, a tendency was detected for there to be more tooth wear in older age participants within the specific age group, in men as compared with women, in persons with lower educational levels and in those residing in rural areas.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42323882","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}

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Active Living and Life Satisfaction of Rowers 新冠肺炎对赛艇运动员积极生活和生活满意度的影响

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030022

Maximilian Pöschl, David Jungwirth, D. Haluza

{"title":"The Impact of COVID-19 on Active Living and Life Satisfaction of Rowers","authors":"Maximilian Pöschl, David Jungwirth, D. Haluza","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3030022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3030022","url":null,"abstract":"The broad variety of measures that governments worldwide took against the COVID-19 pandemic led to restrictions in our everyday life, including the practice of sports such as rowing. This study aimed to examine changes in the daily life of rowers and their rowing engagement. We distributed an online questionnaire in German among rowers in 2021. In total, 234 (48.7% females, mean age 45.01 years, SD 16.94) participants met the inclusion criteria. We found that the amount of time spent rowing was significantly lower during the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, we detected a notable shift in the rowing landscape, with a marked increase in home-based training and a complete cessation of rowing activities. Moreover, the life satisfaction of both female and male rowers witnessed a significant decline during the pandemic when compared to before. The present findings showed that the pandemic led to far-reaching changes in sports activities among rowers. Most rowers had to deal with negative effects not only on their rowing engagement, but also on life satisfaction. In view of future pandemics, it becomes crucial to prioritize and ensure the continuity of active sports engagement, including that of rowers, in a safe and secure manner.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46150200","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}

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Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19: Qualitative Analysis of Responses to Open-Ended Questions 新冠肺炎强制性疫苗接种：对开放性问题的定性分析

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-08-04 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030021

K. Giannakou, Eftychia Soulioti, M. Kyprianidou

{"title":"Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19: Qualitative Analysis of Responses to Open-Ended Questions","authors":"K. Giannakou, Eftychia Soulioti, M. Kyprianidou","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3030021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3030021","url":null,"abstract":"The mandatory COVID-19 vaccination has been suggested as a strategy to increase vaccination uptake; however, there are doubts about its legitimacy as a measure. This study aimed to explore in depth the opinions of the Cypriot population regarding mandatory vaccination against COVID-19. Qualitative analysis of responses to an open-ended question was included as part of an anonymous, online, cross-sectional survey of the general population of Cyprus. A thematic analysis was performed by reading the responses and developing a coding frame. Descriptive analysis was performed on the sociodemographic and COVID-19-vaccine-related information. A total of 311 participants responded to the open-ended question, and the thematic analysis yielded two main themes: “Vaccination Perceptions and Challenges” and “Mandatory Vaccination Policies and Societal Impact.” Within these themes, participants expressed diverse opinions on universal and targeted mandatory vaccination, highlighting concerns about insufficient research, gaps in communication, and potential side effects. Views also varied on topics such as protective measures, interdisciplinary collaboration, vaccine side effects, human rights, and societal divisions. Criticisms encompassed political motives, skepticism towards the pandemic, and considerations of individual freedoms. In summary, the findings highlighted the intricate and varied perspectives surrounding the issue of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination, which can be valuable for policymakers and public health officials in designing targeted vaccination strategies. To optimize vaccination programs, policymakers and public health officials should prioritize trust, communication, and individual autonomy.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42314454","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}

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Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: A Review 抗菌纳米材料：综述

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030020

Gaye Ezgi Yılmaz, Ilgım Göktürk, Mamajan Ovezova, F. Yılmaz, Seçkin Kılıç, A. Denizli

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Gastric Cancer Epidemiology: Current Trend and Future Direction 胃癌流行病学:当前趋势和未来方向

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-07-06 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030019

C. C. Iwu, C. Iwu-Jaja

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Knife Decontamination by Cold Water Treatment Supplemented with InspexxTM 210—A Validation Study in an Abattoir 添加InspexxTM 210的冷水处理刀具去污——屠宰场的验证研究

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3030018

Lucien Kelbert, R. Stephan

{"title":"Knife Decontamination by Cold Water Treatment Supplemented with InspexxTM 210—A Validation Study in an Abattoir","authors":"Lucien Kelbert, R. Stephan","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3030018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3030018","url":null,"abstract":"To evaluate the decontamination effect of Inspexx 210, a cold-water disinfectant containing peracetic acid and peroctanoic acid (0.16%), knives contaminated with E. coli ATCC 25922 and S. aureus ATCC 29213 as well as naturally contaminated knives collected from different slaughtering steps of an abattoir were examined. Treatment with Inspexx 210 for 15 s reduced mean E. coli counts by 5.95 log CFU/cm2 and mean S. aureus counts by 6.24 log CFU/cm2. Contamination of the knives first with fat and thereafter with the bacteria led to lower mean reductions of 5.52 log CFU/cm2 for E. coli and 3.58 log CFU/cm2 for S. aureus. Contamination first with blood and thereafter with the bacteria had the greatest negative impact on the inactivation effect, with mean reductions of 3.70 log CFU/cm2 for E. coli and 1.55 log CFU/cm2 for S. aureus. Rinsing the blood with tap water before contamination with S. aureus led to the reduction of 5.50 log CFU/cm2. Treatment with Inspexx 210 was also assessed for naturally contaminated knives from an abattoir. After treatment under routine conditions, colony counts were 0.09 log CFU/cm2 (pigs) and 0.35 log CFU/cm2 (sheep) in the wet area and below detection limit (pigs) and 0.91 (sheep) in the clean area. This study shows that Inspexx 210 can be an adequate alternative to knife decontamination with 82 °C hot water, but pre-rinsing is recommended especially in dirty process steps with a high contamination of blood and fat.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48253672","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}

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Exploring Influencing Safety and Health Factors among E-Waste Scavengers in Accra, Ghana 加纳阿克拉电子垃圾拾荒者安全与健康影响因素探讨

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-06-17 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3020017

Opoku Agyemang Addae, Haya Fahad Alomirah, Heba Faisal Sulaiman Alkhliefi, Ravi Rangarajan, H. Moda

{"title":"Exploring Influencing Safety and Health Factors among E-Waste Scavengers in Accra, Ghana","authors":"Opoku Agyemang Addae, Haya Fahad Alomirah, Heba Faisal Sulaiman Alkhliefi, Ravi Rangarajan, H. Moda","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3020017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3020017","url":null,"abstract":"The reduced life cycle of electrical goods has contributed to a fast-growing occupational and environmental health issue arising from increased electronic waste (e-waste) in most developing countries. E-waste is processed informally in these countries, and in most cases, it is beyond the reach of official governance and is characterized by a lack of regulation, structure, and any form of license to operate. Assessing the implications of e-waste recycler safety knowledge, awareness, and practice levels is seen as a panacea for developing tailored interventions. We performed a cross-sectional study among 323 e-waste workers located in Agbogbloshie waste dumpsite, Accra, Ghana, to measure their knowledge, awareness, and practice, as well as their perceived safety and behavioral control. A significant negative correlation was found between participants safety knowledge and their safety practices (r (323) = −0.19, p < 0.01), as well as a similar correlation with perceived safety control among the study group (r (323) = −0.27, p < 0.01). In addition, the hygiene rating among the group was adjudged poor as there was no established relationship found with their perceived safety control. To help bridge the gap around e-waste workers safety knowledge, awareness, and practices, it is pertinent for local and international players to take into consideration the shared values and beliefs among the group and work alongside the group in developing a set of policies that will help improve their safety and health.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49312786","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}

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The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme 尼日利亚接受卫生评级计划的必要性

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-06-07 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3020016

Hope Akegbe, Helen Onyeaka, Adeola Dolapo Omotosho, Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor, Esther Ibe Njoagwuani, Ifeanyi Michael Mazi, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Ogueri Nwaiwu, Olumide A. Odeyemi, Phemelo Tamasiga

{"title":"The Need for Nigeria to Embrace the Hygiene Rating Scheme","authors":"Hope Akegbe, Helen Onyeaka, Adeola Dolapo Omotosho, Chidinma Ezinne Ochulor, Esther Ibe Njoagwuani, Ifeanyi Michael Mazi, Iyiola Olatunji Oladunjoye, Ogueri Nwaiwu, Olumide A. Odeyemi, Phemelo Tamasiga","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3020016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3020016","url":null,"abstract":"Foodborne diseases pose a primary global health concern, affecting people across high- and low-income countries, with the less privileged often suffering the most. This research proposes the adoption of a Hygiene Rating Scheme (HRS) to help customers make informed decisions about where and what to eat. The scheme has already demonstrated success in countries such as the United States, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England in reducing the risk of foodborne diseases. This article highlights the significance of Nigeria embracing the HRS and its potential to combat foodborne diseases. Adopting the scheme will incentivize food business owners to improve their sanitary conditions and food quality by implementing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The scheme’s transparent inspection results make it easier for customers to choose higher-rated outlets, reducing the cost of disease outbreaks and promoting public health. In conclusion, the HRS provides a practical solution to addressing the issue of foodborne diseases and promoting food safety.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135449404","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}

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Identify Factors for Vaccination Uptake Amongst University Staff and Students in Northern Ireland 一项横断面研究，以确定在北爱尔兰的大学工作人员和学生接种疫苗的因素

Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 DOI: 10.3390/hygiene3020015

Ruth D. Neill, Eimear Mooney, Le Roy C. Dowey, Mark A. Tully

{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Study to Identify Factors for Vaccination Uptake Amongst University Staff and Students in Northern Ireland","authors":"Ruth D. Neill, Eimear Mooney, Le Roy C. Dowey, Mark A. Tully","doi":"10.3390/hygiene3020015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/hygiene3020015","url":null,"abstract":"With the increased uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination in 2021, universities resumed face-to-face classes and clinical placements. However, even with incentives, some individuals chose not to receive a vaccination due to personal beliefs and other reasons. Understanding motivations for vaccination uptake or vaccine hesitancy is important to help develop future public health strategies. Therefore, a cross-sectional online survey was carried out among students and staff in a UK university to assess the level of vaccination and explore their views on the acceptability of incentives that may encourage uptake. Almost three quarters (74.4%) of the sample had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine with a higher proportion of staff receiving a vaccine compared to students (80.0% vs. 70.6%, p < 0.001). Vaccine hesitancy or refusal was due to the perceived lack of research and knowledge of the potential long-term effects at the time of vaccination, religious, personal and ethical beliefs and feeling like vaccinations should not be used to restrict social events, travel and medical challenges. This study shows that university staff and students had a relatively high uptake of the COVID-19 vaccination. However, the findings indicate that nearly 20 percent were unsure or unwilling to take the vaccination, therefore suggesting that clearer information and motivational strategies are needed to support the roll out of new vaccines.","PeriodicalId":92037,"journal":{"name":"Hygiene (Basel, Switzerland)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135479092","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}

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