Publications by authors named "K R Searle"
Background: In April 2019, Mozambique was hit by Cyclone Idai leaving substantial damage to infrastructure and nearly two million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Malaria risk has been associated with living in a rural setting, vicinity to water, and household structure, all factors which are impacted by severe storms. This study quantified the association between damage to infrastructure (health care facilities and schools) following Cyclone Idai and malaria outcomes: malaria incidence, severe malaria, and administration of intermittent preventative treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) in Sofala Province, Mozambique.
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- A multilevel meta-analysis was conducted involving 390 effect sizes from 167 studies with over 157,000 participants to assess the impact of LGBTQ+ community connectedness on health outcomes.
- The analysis revealed that while connectedness positively influences mental health, well-being, and physical health, it can also lead to increased substance use and mental health issues among younger LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Furthermore, the study indicated that feelings of belonging within the LGBTQ+ community are more beneficial for health than mere behavioral engagement, and it challenged the notion that connectedness buffers the effects of minority stressors on health.
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- Fidelity to foraging locations can be beneficial in stable environments but risky in unpredictable conditions, affecting species’ population dynamics amid human-induced changes.
- A study of common guillemots, Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and black-legged kittiwakes from the Isle of May examined their foraging fidelity across multiple years, revealing that personal foraging experiences influenced trip consistency.
- All species displayed both site and route fidelity year after year, with puffins showing a tendency to align their foraging trips based on observations of fellow seabirds and local environmental cues.
Mozambique has the 4 highest malaria incidence and mortality globally. Despite the existing malaria control strategies, malaria prevalence remains stagnant. These challenges have increased calls for innovative strategies in areas with the highest disease burden.
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