A systematic review of the associations between protective behavioral strategies and heavy alcohol consumption and consequences among young adults.

Objective: We systematically reviewed the literature to assess the association between use of alcohol protective behavioral strategies (PBS) and young adult heavy drinking and alcohol-related consequences.

Method: We followed the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis guidelines to select and review research studies that were comprised of a sample of young adults ages 18-26, included PBS derived from one of 10 validated scales as an independent variable, measured heavy alcohol use or alcohol consequences as the dependent variable, and tested the direct association between the two. Studies were gathered via PubMed, Scopus, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, APA PsycInfo, and Global Health.

Thermochemical and rheological characterization of highly reactive thermoset resins for liquid moulding.

Highly reactive thermosets are currently expanding the processability of high-performance structures for transportation industry. The short polymerization time makes it a suitable process to replace metallic structures with polymer matrix-based composite materials. The resin characterization is a fundamental step to obtain the properties and the associated constitutive models, which are required to design and optimize the manufacturing process parameters of composite materials.

"I Don't Do Anything; I'm Just Being Taken Care Of": Experiences of Patients and Their Caregivers Transitioning Back into the Community Following Traumatic Injury in Northern Tanzania.

After discharge from the hospital for traumatic injury, patients and their caregivers face a period of increased vulnerability. This adjustment phase is poorly characterized, especially in low- and middle-income countries. We explored the experiences of patients and their caregivers in Northern Tanzania after hospitalization for a traumatic injury.

Perspectives on snakebite envenoming care needs across different sociocultural contexts and health systems: A comparative qualitative analysis among US and Brazilian health providers.

With the advancements in therapeutics and available treatment options, almost all deaths and permanent disabilities from snakebite envenoming (SBE) are preventable. The challenge lies in implementing these evidence-based treatments and practices across different settings and populations. This study aims to compare data on provider perceptions of SBE care across health systems and cultural contexts to inform potential implementation science approaches.

The epidemiology of pediatric traumatic brain injury presenting at a referral center in Moshi, Tanzania.

Background: Over 95% of childhood injury deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) have twice the likelihood of dying in LMICs than in high-income countries (HICs). In Africa, TBI estimates are projected to increase to upwards of 14 million new cases in 2050; however, these estimates are based on sparse data, which underscores the need for robust injury surveillance systems.