Facing SARS-CoV-2 emergence on the animal health perspective: The role of the World Organisation for Animal Health in preparedness and official reporting of disease occurrence.

Aims: Current data suggest that SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) emerged from an animal source. However, to date, there is insufficient scientific evidence to identify the source of SARS-CoV-2 or to explain the original route of transmission to humans. A wide range of mammalian species have been shown to be susceptible to the virus through experimental infection, and in natural environments when in contact with infected humans.

United Against Rabies Forum: The One Health Concept at Work.

Human deaths from rabies are preventable and can be eliminated by applying a systematic One Health approach. However, this ancient disease still threatens the lives of millions of people in up to 150 countries and kills an estimated 59, 000 people every year. Rabies today is largely a disease of poverty, almost always linked to dog bites, with most deaths occurring in neglected communities in Africa and Asia.

Hispanics' Satisfaction with Free Clinic Providers: An Analysis of Patient-Centered Medical Home Characteristics.

Hispanic Americans are less likely to be insured and they experience cultural and linguistic barriers that may prevent them from obtaining necessary and preventive healthcare. Adoption of Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts in healthcare settings utilized by Hispanics could improve Hispanic patients' satisfaction with their healthcare providers. This study examined the association between Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking patients' perceptions of PCMH characteristics and satisfaction with the provider.

Patient Perceptions of Patient-Centered Medical Home Characteristics and Satisfaction with Free Clinic Services.

The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of health care delivery designed to improve patient health outcomes by increasing the effectiveness of primary care. The effectiveness of PCMH on vulnerable populations is still largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between patient perceptions of PCMH characteristics and patient satisfaction among Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking patients receiving health care at free clinics.

Assessing health literacy of hypertensive patients in a primary care setting using a self-administered questionnaire.

The Newest Vital Sign (NVS) assesses health literacy in clinical settings. This exploratory study examined the feasibility of using the NVS as a self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) in a low-income, primary care setting. Adult hypertensive patients were recruited in 2011-2012 (n=238).