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Pilot introduction of long-lasting insecticidal nets and hammock nets in the indigenous Comarca of Guna Yala, Panama.
Malar J
December 2024
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Boston, USA.
Background: After almost 70 years of using indoor residual spraying (IRS) as the primary intervention for malaria vector control, the Republic of Panama wanted to evaluate the operational feasibility and acceptability of distributing long-lasting insecticidal hammock nets (LLIHNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in the country.
Methods: A pilot study conducted in 2019 distributed LLINs and LLIHNs to cover all sleeping spaces in 15 high burden localities of the indigenous Comarca of Guna Yala and measured retention, coverage, use and physical deterioration, washing and drying practices, as well as people's satisfaction with product characteristics post-distribution.
Results: Overall, 89.
Geospatial Analysis of Malaria and Typhoid Prevalence Due to Waste Dumpsite Exposure in Kinshasa Districts with and Without Waste Services: A Case Study of Bandalungwa and Bumbu, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2024
University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba 305-8577, Japan.
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management poses substantial challenges in rapidly urbanizing areas, with implications for both the environment and public health. This study focuses on the city of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, investigating whether the presence or absence of solid waste collection services results in varying health and economic impacts, and additionally, seeking to establish a correlation between residing in proximity to dumpsites and the prevalence of diseases like malaria and typhoid, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of the health implications tied to waste exposure. Health data were collected through survey questionnaires, and the geospatial distribution of 19 dumpsites was analyzed using Google Earth Pro 7.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring the cooking energy biomass and its impact on women's health and quality of life in rural households: a micro-environmental study from West Bengal in India.
Environ Monit Assess
November 2024
PG Department of Geography, Raja N. L. Khan Women's College (Autonomous), Gope Palace, Midnapore, 721102, West Bengal, India.
Exposure to household air pollutants has become a significant environmental health concern in developing nations. This study aimed to understand the growing energy consumption within households, particularly for cooking, and its impact on women's health in rural areas. We conducted real-time monitoring of ambient particulate matter (PM2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWomen's self-reported symptoms of reproductive tract infection, medical consultations, and factors influencing them in less developed regions: perimenopausal and older women in need of urgent attention.
Front Public Health
November 2024
School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of reproductive tract infections (RTIs) among women aged 18 to 65 in Lueyang, Shaanxi, revealing that 42.04% reported symptoms, with older women particularly affected.
- A comprehensive survey, conducted from May to September 2022, included over 20,000 women and highlighted a concerning gap in gynecological examination behavior, with only 9.88% of symptomatic women seeking checkups.
- The findings indicate that while common symptoms like vulvar itching and abnormal discharge were prevalent, significant barriers such as perceived symptom severity and time constraints hindered women from obtaining necessary healthcare.
Determining the Exposure Routes and Risk Assessment of Isocyanates in Indoor Environments.
Arch Environ Contam Toxicol
November 2024
Graduate Division of Nutritional and Environmental Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka, 422-8526, Japan.
Isocyanates are used as raw materials for polyurethane foams, paints, and building materials. The isocyanates can cause acute adverse health effects such as irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes, and induce asthma and sick house syndrome. However, investigations into the potential sources and risk assessments of indoor isocyanates are limited.
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