Bacterial communities associated with an occurrence of colored water in an urban drinking water distribution system.

This study aimed to investigate bacterial community in an urban drinking water distribution system (DWDS) during an occurrence of colored water. Variation in the bacterial community diversity and structure was observed among the different waters, with the predominance of Proteobacteria. While Verrucomicrobia was also a major phylum group in colored water.

[A case-control mortality study of migrant pregnant women in Zhejiang province].

Objective: To explore the mortality factors of migrant pregnant women and learn the healthcare utilization status to provide efficient interventions.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted in Zhejiang province with a case-control ratio of 1: 4. Cases included migrant pregnant women who died.

Risk factors for the development of vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia.

Background: Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN), as a precursor of vaginal cancer, is a rare disease. Its prevalence has not been well analyzed. This research is to ascertain the risk factors for VAIN in a Chinese population.

[Status of mother's KAP on child immunization in minority areas, Guizhou Province].

Objective: To evaluate the status of mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and its related factors and provide evidences for further effective implementation on childhood immunization in Guizhou Province.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study, in which 591 mothers of children under 2 years were surveyed with structured questionnaires in six selected counties of Qiandongnan Canton.

Results: Mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices on childhood immunization were at a low level and influenced by educational background, county's economical level, mother's age, household size and ethnic groups.