Behavioral factors associated with utilization of healthcare services among elderly in Pakistan: evidence from a nationally representative survey by Lubna Naz, Umesh Ghimire, Abida Zainab

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Analysis of pregnancy outcomes in patients with recurrent implantation failure complicated with chronic endometritis by Jie Li, Xueyao Li, Jinli Ding, Jing Zhao, Jiao Chen, Feng Guan, Haiyu Deng, Mengqi Zhou, Yiling Han, Zhuoni Xiao, Jing Yang

“…FET was performed and the basic characteristics and pregnancy outcomes of patients in three groups were compared. Among 327 RIF patients, 117 patients were complicated with CE, the prevalence was 35.78%. …”
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Determinants of unmet need for family planning among married women of reproductive age in Burundi: a cross-sectional study by Athanase Nzokirishaka, Imose Itua

“…Middle [aOR = 0.670 (0.530-0.846)] and rich [aOR = 0.664 (0.541-0.817)] compared to poor, women living in the North [aOR = 0.611 (0.412-0.904)] compared to those from Bujumbura, had lower odds. …”
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Physical function and associations with diet and exercise: Results of a cross-sectional survey among elders with breast or prostate cancer by Clipp Elizabeth C, Demark-Wahnefried Wendy, Morey Miriam C, Pieper Carl F, Sloane Richard, Snyder Denise, Cohen Harvey J

“…<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Functional decline threatens independent living and is common among individuals diagnosed with cancer, especially those who are elderly. …”
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Magnitude and associated factors of anemia among pregnant women in Dera District: a cross-sectional study in northwest Ethiopia by Terefe Derso, Zelalem Abera, Amare Tariku

“…The result of multivariable analysis revealed that the likelihood of anemia was higher among pregnant women living in rural areas [AOR = 3.03, 95% CI 1.17, 7.82], had no latrine [AOR = 4.75, 95% CI 1.15, 16.60], low monthly income: <Eth. …”
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Inequality in outpatient resource utilization among older adults during the 2007–2008 financial crisis: findings from Taiwan by Chiao-Lee Chu, Yu-Hua Chu, Chih-Yuan Lin, Yen-Ping Hsieh, Ching-Sung Ho, Yung-Yu Su, Chia-Nien Liu

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HIV Testing Uptake Among Ethiopian Rural Men: Evidence from 2016 Ethiopian Demography and Health Survey Data by Asresie MB, Worku GT, Bekele YA

“…Being aged 31– 44 years (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) =1.12, 95% CI [1.01– 1.42]), living in developed regions (AOR=1.43, 95% CI [1.09– 1.88]), engaging in non-agricultural activities (AOR = 1.27, 95% CI [1.05– 1.52]), being Muslim (AOR = 2.07; 95% CI [1.67– 2.67]), having comprehensive knowledge about HIV (AOR =1.31, 95% CI [1.12– 1.54]), being from a medium (AOR = 0.56, 95% CI [0.47– 0.93]) and rich (AOR = 0.80, 95% CI [0.56– 0.80]) households, attending primary (AOR = 0.21, 95% CI [0.16– 0.28]) and secondary (AOR = 0.35, 95% CI [0.25– 0.35]) school, having their first sexual experience at the age of 17 or younger (AOR = 0.26, 95% CI [0.19– 0.93]), having discriminatory attitudes towards HIV patients (AOR = 0.67, 95% CI: 0.47– 0.93) and having no health insurance coverage (AOR = 0.54, 95% CI [0.42– 0.69]) were significantly associated with HIV testing uptake.Conclusion: HIV testing uptake among rural men was low. …”
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Rehabilitation and release of confiscated songbirds into the wild: A pilot study by Cláudio Estêvão Farias Cruz, Cláudio Estêvão Farias Cruz, David Driemeier, David Driemeier, Luciana Sonne, Luciana Sonne, Saulo P. Pavarini, Saulo P. Pavarini, Welden Panziera, Welden Panziera, Gustavo R. Funkler, Gustavo R. Funkler, Nicole S. Böelter, Juan L. C. Homem, Camila E. S. Soares, Gabrielle Z. Tres, Vitor G. C. Silva, Miguel L. Correa, Francisco J. M. Caporal, Sandra T. Marques, João F. Soares, João F. Soares, Paulo Guilherme Carniel Wagner, Paulo Guilherme Carniel Wagner, Walter Nisa-Castro-Neto, Inês Andretta

“…However, eucalyptus plantations with rich understory regeneration provided a suitable environment for the released forest species to settle, since they were recaptured during the defense of these sites. …”
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Prevalence of zinc deficiency among primary school children in a poor peri-urban informal settlement in South Africa by Folake O. Samuel, Abdulkadir A. Egal, Wilna H. Oldewage-Theron, Carin E. Napier, Christine S. Venter

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Characterization and Comparison of Convergence Among Cephalotus follicularis Pitcher Plant-Associated Communities With Those of Nepenthes and Sarracenia Found Worldwide by Leonora S. Bittleston, Leonora S. Bittleston, Elizabeth L. Benson, Jessica R. Bernardin, Naomi E. Pierce

“…Our results showed similarity in richness with communities from other pitcher plants, and specific bacterial taxa shared among all three independent lineages of pitcher plants. …”
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Reconstructing poverty-related shame among urban seniors in china: an exploration of their narrated experiences and a reflection on anti-poverty interventions by Chen, Y-Y, Hong, L, Walker, RL

Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review by Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale, Eniola Adetola Bamgboye, Akinfemi Akinyode, Olugbenga Samuel Falase, Taiwo Olabode Ladipo, Olufunmilayo Salami, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi

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Contextual interpretation of COVID-19 pandemic among public space users in Ibadan Metropolis, Oyo State, Nigeria: An ethnographic review. by Mofeyisara Oluwatoyin Omobowale, Eniola Adetola Bamgboye, Akinfemi Akinyode, Olugbenga Samuel Falase, Taiwo Olabode Ladipo, Olufunmilayo Salami, Akindele Olupelumi Adebiyi

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Multilevel mixed effects analysis of individual and community level factors associated with modern contraceptive use among married women in Uganda by Ronald Wasswa, Allen Kabagenyi, Paulino Ariho

“…In addition, older women (AOR = 1.03, CI = 1.01–1.04), having secondary/higher education (AOR = 1.93, CI = 1.58–2.37), living in a rich household (AOR = 1.32, CI = 1.14–1.53), short distance to health facility (AOR = 1.18, CI = 1.06–1.31), high community education (AOR = 1.38, CI = 1.17–1.62), high community exposure to family planning messages (AOR = 1.24, CI = 1.08–1.42), and communities with high proportion of women working (AOR = 1.22, CI = 1.06–1.39) were more likely to use modern contraceptives. …”
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Multilevel analysis of factors associated with HIV among women of reproductive age (15–49 years old) in Ethiopia: Bayesian approach by Yilkal Negesse, Gosa Mankelkl, Melsew Setegn, Gossa Fetene

“…Being rural resident (adjusted odds ratio = 0.20; 95% CrI = 0.1–0.4), secondary education level (adjusted odds ratio = 0.20; 95% CrI = 0.1–0.4), rich wealth status (adjusted odds ratio = 4; 95% CrI = 3–6), married women but living separately (adjusted odds ratio = 2.3; 95% CrI = 1.2–4.5), long distance from the health facility (adjusted odds ratio = 0.4; 95% CrI = 0.3–0.5), and exposure to media (adjusted odds ratio = 2.9; 95% CrI = 1.8–4.7) were significantly associated with HIV. …”
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Comprehensive HIV knowledge and associated factors among reproductive-age women: analysis of the Gambia Demographic and Health Survey 2019/2020 by Menen Tsegaw, Bezawit Mulat, Kegnie Shitu, Amadou Barrow

“…Therefore, this study aims to assess comprehensive HIV knowledge and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Gambia. Objective To assess the prevalence of comprehensive HIV knowledge and its associated factors among reproductive-age women in Gambia. …”
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Socioeconomic inequality in health care use among cancer patients in China: Evidence from the China health and retirement longitudinal study by Huiru Zhang, Yu Fu, Mingsheng Chen, Mingsheng Chen, Lei Si

“…Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance exacerbated the inequality in inpatient services (21.97%) while having a negative impact on outpatient visits (−22.19%).ConclusionsThere is a pro-rich inequality in outpatient and inpatient services use among cancer patients in China. …”
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Prevalence and predictors associated with modern contraceptive method utilization among women in the nomadic community of Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study by Gebru Gebremeskel Gebrerufael, Bsrat Tesfay Hagos

“…Conclusion In Ethiopia, modern contraceptive method usage is still quite uncommon among women who live in nomadic communities. Therefore, in order to increase modern contraceptive method service utilization and improve the wealth index of households, two key strategies, government professionals and concerned body service providers should pay special attention to educational opportunities for husbands and give valuable and effective counseling information during child delivery for women.…”
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Perceptions of procedural justice and coercion among forensic psychiatric patients: a study protocol for a prospective, mixed-methods investigation by Alexander I. F. Simpson, Irene Boldt, Stephanie Penney, Roland Jones, Sean Kidd, Arash Nakhost, Treena Wilkie

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Traditional foraging for ecological transition? Wild food ethnobotany among three ethnic groups in the highlands of the eastern Hindukush, North Pakistan by Amir Hasan Khan, Muhammad Adil, Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Renata Sõukand, Andrea Pieroni

“…In general, globalization has come at the expense of local plant knowledge among several mountain societies, and therefore the current investigation has been undertaken to record the (possibly) last remaining wild food plant/mushroom foraging practices among Pathans, Kohistanis, and Gujjars living in the highlands of the Hindukush, North Pakistan. …”
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