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2. BOHEMIA: Broad One Health Endectocide-based Malaria Intervention in Africa—a phase III cluster-randomized, open-label, clinical trial to study the safety and efficacy of ivermectin mass drug administration to reduce malaria transmission in two African settings
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Chaccour, Carlos, Casellas, Aina, Hammann, Felix, Ruiz-Castillo, Paula, Nicolas, Patricia, Montaña, Julia, Mael, Mary, Selvaraj, Prashant, Duthaler, Urs, Mrema, Sigilbert, Kakolwa, Mwaka, Lyimo, Issa, Okumu, Fredros, Marathe, Achla, Schürch, Roger, Elobolobo, Eldo, Sacoor, Charfudin, Saute, Francisco, Xia, Kang, Jones, Caroline, Rist, Cassidy, Maia, Marta, and Rabinovich, N. Regina
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- 2023
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3. Evaluating the role of breastfeeding peer supporters’ intervention on the inpatient management of malnourished infants under 6 months in Kenyan public hospitals
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Mwangome, Martha, de Colombi, Nicole Feune, Chabeda, Sophie, Mumbo, Edward, Jemutai, Julie, Tsofa, Benjamin, Nzinga, Jacinta, and Jones, Caroline
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- 2022
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4. House screening for malaria control: views and experiences of participants in the RooPfs trial
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Jones, Caroline, Matta, A., Pinder, Margaret, D’Alessandro, Umberto, Knudsen, Jakob, and Lindsay, Steve W.
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- 2022
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5. How do nurses and midwives perceive their role in sexual healthcare?
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Azar, Mathilde, Kroll, Thilo, and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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- 2022
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6. Post-rape medicolegal service provision and policy in East Africa: a scoping review protocol
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Rockowitz, Sarah, Flowe, Heather, and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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- 2021
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7. Middle-aged Lebanese women’s interpretation of sexual difficulties: a qualitative inquiry
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Azar, Mathilde, Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, and Kroll, Thilo
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- 2021
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8. Strengthening the role of community health workers in supporting the recovery of ill, undernourished children post hospital discharge: qualitative insights from key stakeholders in Bangladesh and Kenya
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Njeru, Rita Wanjuki, Uddin, Md. Fakhar, Zakayo, Scholastica Mutheu, Sanga, Gladys, Charo, Anderson, Islam, Md. Aminul, Hossain, Md. Alamgir, Kimani, Mary, Mwadhi, Mercy Kadzo, Ogutu, Michael, Chisti, Mohammod Jobayer, Ahmed, Tahmeed, Walson, Judd L., Berkley, James A., Jones, Caroline, Theobald, Sally, Muraya, Kui, Sarma, Haribondhu, and Molyneux, Sassy
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- 2021
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9. The risk of COVID-19 in survivors of domestic violence and abuse
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Chandan, Joht Singh, Subramanian, Anuradhaa, Chandan, Jaidev Kaur, Gokhale, Krishna M., Vitoc, Alecs, Taylor, Julie, Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, Bandyopadhyay, Siddhartha, and Nirantharakumar, Krishnarajah
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- 2021
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10. Improving case detection of tuberculosis in hospitalised Kenyan children—employing the behaviour change wheel to aid intervention design and implementation
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Oliwa, Jacquie Narotso, Nzinga, Jacinta, Masini, Enos, van Hensbroek, Michaël Boele, Jones, Caroline, English, Mike, and van’t Hoog, Anja
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- 2020
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11. Perspectives and practices of health workers around diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis in hospitals in a resource-poor setting – modern diagnostics meet age-old challenges
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Oliwa, Jacquie Narotso, Odero, Sabina Adhiambo, Nzinga, Jacinta, van Hensbroek, Michaël Boele, Jones, Caroline, English, Mike, and van’t Hoog, Anja
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- 2020
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12. A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings
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Chepkirui, Dorothy, Nzinga, Jacinta, Jemutai, Julie, Tsofa, Benjamin, Jones, Caroline, and Mwangome, Martha
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- 2020
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13. Evidence of high bed net usage from a list randomization experiment in rural Gambia
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Brew, Joe, Pinder, Margaret, D’Alessandro, Umberto, Lindsay, Steven W., Jones, Caroline, and Sicuri, Elisa
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- 2020
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14. What feedback do reviewers give when reviewing qualitative manuscripts? A focused mapping review and synthesis
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HERBER, Oliver Rudolf, BRADBURY-JONES, Caroline, BÖLING, Susanna, COMBES, Sarah, HIRT, Julian, KOOP, Yvonne, NYHAGEN, Ragnhild, VELDHUIZEN, Jessica D., and TAYLOR, Julie
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- 2020
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15. Establishing exclusive breastfeeding among in-patient malnourished infants in a rural Kenyan hospital: mothers’ experiences of a peer supporter intervention
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Kahindi, Jane, Jones, Caroline, Berkley, James A., and Mwangome, Martha
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- 2020
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16. Exclusive breastfeeding in first-time mothers in rural Kenya: a longitudinal observational study of feeding patterns in the first six months of life
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Talbert, Alison, Jones, Caroline, Mataza, Christine, Berkley, James Alexander, and Mwangome, Martha
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- 2020
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17. Producing routine malaria data: an exploration of the micro-practices and processes shaping routine malaria data quality in frontline health facilities in Kenya
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Okello, George, Molyneux, Sassy, Zakayo, Scholastica, Gerrets, Rene, and Jones, Caroline
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- 2019
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18. A qualitative exploration of ‘thrivership’ among women who have experienced domestic violence and abuse: Development of a new model
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Heywood, Isobel, Sammut, Dana, and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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- 2019
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19. An analysis of current practices in undertaking literature reviews in nursing: findings from a focused mapping review and synthesis
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Aveyard, Helen and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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- 2019
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20. How public health nurses’ deal with sexting among young people: a qualitative inquiry using the critical incident technique
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Clark, Maria, Lewis, Alison, Bradshaw, Sally, and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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- 2018
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21. Effectiveness of health education as an intervention designed to prevent female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review
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Waigwa, Susan, Doos, Lucy, Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, and Taylor, Julie
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- 2018
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22. A program to respond to otitis media in remote Australian Aboriginal communities: a qualitative investigation of parent perspectives
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Jones, Caroline, Sharma, Mridula, Harkus, Samantha, McMahon, Catherine, Taumoepeau, Mele, Demuth, Katherine, Mattock, Karen, Rosas, Lee, Wing, Raelene, Pawar, Sulabha, and Hampshire, Anne
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- 2018
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23. Children with albinism in African regions: their rights to 'being' and 'doing'.
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Franklin, Anita, Lund, Patricia, Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, and Taylor, Julie
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ALBINOS & albinism ,HUMAN rights ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Background: Albinism is an inherited condition with a relatively high prevalence in populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. People with oculocutaneous albinism have little or no pigment in their hair, skin and eyes; thus they are visually impaired and extremely sensitive to the damaging effect of the sun on their skin. Aside from the health implications of oculocutaneous albinism, there are also significant sociocultural risks. The impacts of albinism are particularly serious in areas that associate albinism with legend and folklore, leading to stigmatisation and discrimination. In regions of Africa those with albinism may be assaulted and sometimes killed for their body parts for use in witchcraft-related rites or to make 'lucky' charms. There is a dearth of research on the psychosocial aspects of albinism and particularly on how albinism impacts on the everyday lives of people with albinism. Discussion: There is a growing recognition and acceptance in Africa that people with albinism should be considered disabled. Thomas's social-relational model of disability proposes it is essential to understand both the socio-structural barriers and restrictions that exclude disabled people (barriers to doing); and the social processes and practices which can negatively affect their psycho-emotional wellbeing (barriers to being). In this article, we combine a social model of disability with discussion on human rights to address the lacuna surrounding the psychosocial and daily experiences of people with albinism. Conclusion: Through using this combined framework we conclude that the rights of people with albinism in some regions of Africa are not being enacted. Our debate highlights the need to develop a holistic concept of rights for children and young people with albinism which sees human rights as indivisible. We illuminate some of the specific ways in which the lives of children with albinism could be improved by addressing 'barriers to being' and 'barriers to doing', at the heart of which requires a shift in attitude and action to address discrimination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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24. "We were being treated like the Queen": understanding trial factors influencing high paediatric malaria treatment adherence in western Kenya.
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Jones, Caroline, Talisuna, Ambrose O., Snow, Robert W., and Zurovac, Dejan
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MALARIA prevention , *MALARIA treatment , *MEDICAL care costs , *FOCUS groups , *CLINICAL trials - Abstract
Background: Adherence to anti-malarial medication is highly variable but frequently suboptimal. Numerous interventions with a variety of methodological approaches have been implemented to address the problem. A recently conducted, randomized, controlled trial in western Kenya evaluated the effects of short message service (SMS) reminders on paediatric adherence to artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and found over 97% adherence rates in both intervention and control arms. The current study was undertaken to explore participants' experiences in the trial and identify the factors contributing to the high adherence rates. Methods: In July 2016, 5 months after the trial completion, focus group discussions (FGDs) were undertaken with caregivers of children who had been treated in the intervention (n = 2) or control (n = 2) arms and who, post-trial, had received malaria treatment from the same facilities. The FGDs explored similarities and differences in perceptions and experiences of the care they received during and after the trial. Results: Intervention-arm participants reported that SMS messages were effective dosing reminders. Participants from both arms reported that trial instructions to keep empty AL packs for verification during a home visit by a health worker affected their dosing and adherence practices. Differences between trial and post-trial treatment experiences included: administration of the first AL dose by health workers with demonstration of dispersible tablets dilution; advice on what to do if a child vomited; clear instructions on timing of dosing with efforts made to ensure understanding; and, information that dose completion was necessary with explanation provided. Participants reported that after the trial AL was not available at facilities, constraining their ability to adhere to recommended malaria treatment. They emphasized receiving respectful and personal treatment from trial health workers contributing to perceptions of high quality care and enhanced readiness to adhere to dosing instructions. Conclusions: This study highlights the complex range of factors that influence AL adherence. The results suggest that in addition to standardized definitions and measurement of adherence, and the influence of enrolment procedures, AL adherence trials need to take account of how intervention impact can be influenced by differences in the quality of care received under trial and routine conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Informing new or improved vector control tools for reducing the malaria burden in Tanzania: a qualitative exploration of perceptions of mosquitoes and methods for their control among the residents of Dar es Salaam.
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Makungu, Christina, Stephen, Stephania, Kumburu, Salome, Govella, Nicodem J., Dongus, Stefan, Hildon, Zoe Jane-Lara, Killeen, Gerry F., and Jones, Caroline
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MALARIA prevention ,MOSQUITO control ,INSECTICIDE resistance ,INSECT baits & repellents ,MALARIA - Abstract
Background: The effectiveness of malaria prevention with long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying is limited by emerging insecticide resistance, evasive mosquito behaviours that include outdoor biting, sub-optimal implementation and inappropriate use. New vector control interventions are required and their potential effectiveness will be enhanced if existing household perceptions and practices are integrated into intervention design. Methods: This qualitative descriptive study used focus groups discussions, in-depth interviews and photovoice methods to explore mosquito control perceptions and practices among residents in four study sites in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Results: Mosquitoes were perceived as a growing problem, directly attributed to widespread environmental deterioration and lack of effective mosquito control interventions. Malaria and nuisance biting were perceived as the main problem caused by mosquitoes. Breeding sites were clearly distinguished from resting sites but residents did not differentiate between habitats producing malaria vector mosquitoes and others producing mostly nuisance mosquitoes. The most frequently mentioned protection methods in the wealthiest locations were bed nets, aerosol insecticide sprays, window screens, and fumigation, while bed nets were most frequently mentioned and described as 'part of the culture' in the least wealthy locations. Mosquito-proofed housing was consistently viewed as desirable, but considered unaffordable outside wealthiest locations. Slapping and covering up with clothing were most commonly used to prevent biting outdoors. Despite their utility outdoors, topical repellents applied to the skin were considered expensive, and viewed with suspicion due to perceived side effects. Improving the local environment was the preferred method for preventing outdoor biting. Affordability, effectiveness, availability, practicality, as well as social influences, such as government recommendations, socialization and internalization (familiarization and habit) were described as key factors influencing uptake. Conclusions: Outdoor transmission is widely accepted as an obstacle to malaria elimination. Larval source management, targeting both malaria vectors and nuisance-biting mosquitoes, is the preferred method for mosquito control among the residents of Dar es Salaam and should be prioritized for development alongside new methods for outdoor personal protection. Even if made available, effective and affordable, these additional interventions may require time and user experience to achieve positive reputations and trustworthiness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2017
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26. Using contraceptives to delay first birth: a qualitative study of individual, community and health provider perceptions in southern Tanzania.
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Sedekia, Yovitha, Jones, Caroline, Nathan, Rose, Schellenberg, Joanna, and Marchant, Tanya
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SINGLE women , *FAMILY planning services , *CONTRACEPTIVES , *STAKEHOLDERS , *MEDICAL personnel , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *BIRTH order , *CONTRACEPTION , *FOCUS groups , *HEALTH attitudes , *QUALITATIVE research , *FAMILY planning - Abstract
Background: Young adolescents and unmarried women in low and middle income countries face challenges in accessing family planning services. One factor likely to limit contraceptive use is the attitude and opinion of local stakeholders such as community leaders and health workers. Much of the existing evidence on this topic focuses on women who have already started childbearing. Using primary qualitative data, we explored individual, community and health provider's perceptions about using modern contraceptives to delay the first birth in a high fertility setting.Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted in Tandahimba district in southern Tanzania between December 2014 and March 2015. We conducted 8 focus group discussions with men and women and 25 in-depth interviews (18 with women, 4 with family planning service providers and 3 with district-level staff). Participants were purposively sampled. Data transcripts were managed and coded using Nvivo 11 software and we employed a thematic framework analysis.Results: Three main themes emerged about using modern contraceptives to delay first birth: (1) the social and biological status of the woman (2) the type of contraceptive and (3) non-alignment among national policies for adolescents. Use of modern contraceptives to delay first birth was widely acceptable for women who were students, young, unmarried and women in unstable marriage. But long-acting reversible methods such as implants and intrauterine devices were perceived as inappropriate methods for delaying first birth, partly because of fears around delayed return to fecundity, discontinuation once woman's marital status changes and permanently limiting future fertility. The support for use of modern contraceptives to delay a first pregnancy was not unanimous. A small number of participants from both rural and urban areas did not approve the use of contraceptive methods before the birth of a first baby at all, not even for students. There was lack of clarity and consistency on the definition of 'young' and that had direct implications for access, autonomy in decision-making, confidentiality and consent for young people.Conclusions: Women who wish to delay their first birth face challenges related to restrictions by age and method imposed by stakeholders in accessing and provision of modern contraceptives. There is a need for a clearly communicated policy on minimum age and appropriate method choice for delayers of first birth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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27. Efficacy of text-message reminders on paediatric malaria treatment adherence and their post-treatment return to health facilities in Kenya: a randomized controlled trial.
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Talisuna, Ambrose O., Oburu, Amos, Githinji, Sophie, Malinga, Josephine, Amboko, Beatrice, Bejon, Philip, Jones, Caroline, Snow, Robert W., and Zurovac, Dejan
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Background: Short Message Service (SMS) reminders have been suggested as a potential intervention for improving adherence to medications and health facility attendance. Methods: An open-label, randomized, controlled trial to test the efficacy of automated SMS reminders in improving adherence to artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and post-treatment attendance in comparison with standard care was conducted at four health facilities in western Kenya. Children below five years of age with uncomplicated malaria were randomized to intervention (SMS reminders) or control groups. Within each study group they were further randomized to three categories, which determined the timing of home visits to measure adherence to complete AL course and to individual AL doses. A sub-set of caregivers was advised to return to the facility on day 3 and all were advised to return after 28 days. The primary outcomes were adherence to medication and return on day 3. The primary analysis was by intention-to-treat. Results: Between 9 June, 2014 and 26 February, 2016, 1677 children were enrolled. Of 562 children visited at home on day 3, all AL doses were completed for 97.6% (282/289) of children in the control and 97.8% (267/273) in the intervention group (OR = 1.10; 95% CI = 0.37-3.33; p = 0.860). When correct timing in taking each dose was considered a criteria for adherence, 72.3% (209/289) were adherent in the control and 69.2% (189/273) in the intervention group (OR = 0.82; 95% CI = 0.56-1.19; p = 0.302). Sending SMS reminders significantly increased odds of children returning to the facility on day 3 (81.4 vs 74.0%; OR = 1.55; 95% CI = 1.15-2.08; p = 0.004) and on day 28 (63.4 vs 52.5%; OR = 1.58; 95% CI = 1.30-1.92; p < 0.001). Conclusions: In this efficacy trial, SMS reminders increased post-treatment return to the health facility, but had no effect on AL adherence which was high in both control and intervention groups. Further effectiveness studies under the real world conditions are needed to determine the optimum role of SMS reminders. Trial registration ISRCTN39512726 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Embedding new technologies in practice - a normalization process theory study of point of care testing.
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Jones, Caroline H. D., Glogowska, Margaret, Locock, Louise, and Lasserson, Daniel S.
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NORMALIZATION (Sociology) , *MEDICAL care , *CASE studies , *ETHNOLOGY , *JOB satisfaction , *MEDICAL technology - Abstract
Background: Many point of care diagnostic technologies are available which produce results within minutes, and offer the opportunity to deliver acute care out of hospital settings. Increasing access to diagnostics at the point of care could increase the volume and scope of acute ambulatory care. Yet these technologies are not routinely used in many settings. We aimed to explore how point of care testing is used in a setting where it has become ‘normalized’ (embedded in everyday practice), in order to inform future adoption and implementation in other settings. We used normalization process theory to guide our case study approach. Methods: We used a single case study design, choosing a community based ambulatory care unit where point of care testing is used routinely. A focused ethnographic approach was taken, including non-participant observation of all activities related to point of care testing, and semi-structured interviews, with all clinical staff involved in point of care testing at the unit. Data were analysed thematically, guided by normalization process theory. Results: Fourteen days of observation and six interviews were completed. Staff had a shared understanding of the purpose, value and benefits of point of care testing, believing it to be integral to the running of the unit. They organised themselves as a team to ensure that point of care testing worked effectively; and one key individual led a change in practice to ensure more consistency and trust in procedures. Staff assessed point of care testing as worthwhile for the unit, their patients, and themselves in terms of job satisfaction and knowledge. Potential barriers to adoption of point of care testing were evident (including lack of trust in the accuracy of some results compared to laboratory testing; and lack of ease of use of some aspects of the equipment); but these did not prevent point of care testing from becoming embedded, because the importance and value attributed to it were so strong. Conclusions: This case study offers insights into successful adoption of new diagnostic technologies into every day practice. Such analyses may be critical to realising their potential to change processes of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Perceptions of childhood undernutrition among rural households on the Kenyan coast - a qualitative study.
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Muraya, Kelly W., Jones, Caroline, Berkley, James A., and Molyneux, Sassy
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MALNUTRITION in children , *CHILD development , *COASTS , *SOCIAL norms , *MEDICAL assistance , *MALNUTRITION treatment , *MALNUTRITION , *FAMILIES , *GENDER identity , *HEALTH attitudes , *NUTRITION disorders in children , *SENSORY perception , *RESEARCH funding , *RURAL population , *SEXISM , *WEIGHT loss , *QUALITATIVE research , *FAMILY relations , *PATIENTS' attitudes , *NUTRITIONAL status , *THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Background: Nutrition plays an important role in child survival and development. Treatment action in the management of child health and nutrition is influenced by perceptions of illness, and gender plays an important role. However, little is known about if and how moderate undernutrition is recognised among lay populations, or how local social norms and intra-household dynamics affect decisions to seek biomedical assistance for nutritional concerns. In this paper we describe how childhood nutritional problems are recognised and understood within rural households. We demonstrate how context influences local constructs of 'normal', and suggest the centrality of gender in the management of child health and nutrition in our research context.Methods: This qualitative study was undertaken in Kilifi County on the Kenyan Coast. A set of 15 households whose children were engaged in a community-based nutrition intervention were followed up over a period of twelve months. Over a total of 54 household visits, group and individual in-depth interviews were conducted with a range of respondents, supplemented by non-participant observations. Eight in-depth interviews with community representatives were also conducted.Results: Local taxonomies of childhood undernutrition were found to overlap with, but differ from, biomedical categories. In particular, moderate undernutrition was generally not recognised as a health problem requiring treatment action, but rather as routine and manageable, typically seasonal, weight-loss. Where symptoms were considered more serious and requiring remedial action, household management strategies were typically based on perceived aetiology of the illness. Additionally, gender emerged as a potentially central theme in childhood nutrition problems and related management. Women reported that they have primary responsibility for ensuring children's good health and nutritional status, and that they are often held accountable when their children are of sub-optimal health.Conclusion: Perceptions of child nutrition and illness and gendered roles within households influence treatment action, and engagement with nutrition interventions. Community-based nutrition interventions must recognise these complex realities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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30. Modulation of endoglin expression in islets of langerhans by VEGF reveals a novel regulator of islet endothelial cell function.
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Clarkin, Claire E., Mahmoud, Marwa, Bo Liu, Sobamowo, Emmanuel O., King, Aileen, Arthur, Helen, Jones, Peter M., and Wheeler-Jones, Caroline P.
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ENDOGLIN ,LANGERHANS cells ,VASCULAR endothelial growth factor receptors ,INSULIN ,ENDOTHELIAL cells ,STROMAL cells - Abstract
Background: Endoglin/CD105 is an auxiliary receptor for transforming growth factor-β with established roles in vascular remodelling. It has recently been shown that heterozygous endoglin deficiency in mice decreases insulin secretion in an animal model of obesity, highlighting a potential role for endoglin in the regulation of islet function. We have previously identified two different populations of endoglin expressing cells in human and mouse islets which are: (i) endothelial cells (ECs) and (ii) islet mesenchymal stromal cells. The contribution of islet EC endoglin expression to islet development and sensitivity to VEGF is unknown and is the focus of this study. Results: In vitro culture of mouse islets with VEGF
164 for 48 h increased endoglin mRNA levels above untreated controls but VEGF did not modulate VEGFR2, CD31 or CD34 mRNA expression or islet viability. Removal of EC-endoglin expression in vivo reduced islet EC area but had no apparent effect on islet size or architecture. Conclusion: EC-specific endoglin expression in islets is sensitive to VEGF and plays partial roles in driving islet vascular development, however such regulation appears to be distinct to mechanisms required to modulate islet viability and size. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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31. The RooPfs study to assess whether improved housing provides additional protection against clinical malaria over current best practice in The Gambia: study protocol for a randomized controlled study and ancillary studies.
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Pinder, Margaret, Conteh, Lesong, Jeffries, David, Jones, Caroline, Knudsen, Jakob, Kandeh, Balla, Jawara, Musa, Sicuri, Elisa, D'Alessandro, Umberto, and Lindsay, Steve W.
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HOUSING ,HOUSING market ,MALARIA ,INFECTIOUS disease transmission ,BEST practices ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,ANEMIA prevention ,MALARIA prevention ,MALARIA transmission ,PROTECTIVE clothing ,AGE distribution ,ANEMIA ,COMPARATIVE studies ,COST effectiveness ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL care costs ,MEDICAL cooperation ,PEST control ,RESEARCH ,SEASONS ,TIME ,EVALUATION research ,DISEASE incidence ,DISEASE prevalence ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Background: In malaria-endemic areas, residents of modern houses have less malaria than those living in traditional houses. This study will determine if modern housing provides incremental protection against clinical malaria over the current best practice of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and prompt treatment in The Gambia, determine the incremental cost-effectiveness of the interventions, and analyze the housing market in The Gambia.Methods/design: A two-armed, household, cluster-randomized, controlled study will be conducted to assess whether improved housing and LLINs combine to provide better protection against clinical malaria in children than LLINs alone in The Gambia. The unit of randomization will be the household, defined as a house and its occupants. A total of 800 households will be enrolled and will receive LLINs, and 400 will receive improved housing before clinical follow-up. One child aged 6 months to 13 years will be enrolled from each household and followed for clinical malaria using active case detection to estimate malaria incidence for two malaria transmission seasons. Episodes of clinical malaria will be the primary endpoint. Study children will be surveyed at the end of each transmission season to estimate the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection, parasite density, and the prevalence of anemia. Exposure to malaria parasites will be assessed using light traps, followed by detection of Anopheles gambiae species and sporozoite infection. Ancillary economic and social science studies will undertake a cost-effectiveness analysis and use qualitative and participatory methods to explore the acceptability of the housing modifications and to design strategies for scaling-up housing interventions.Discussion: The study is the first of its kind to measure the efficacy of housing on reducing clinical malaria, assess the incremental cost-effectiveness of improved housing, and identify mechanisms for scaling up housing interventions. Trial findings will help inform policy makers on improved housing for malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa.Trial Registration: ISRCTN Registry, ISRCTN02622179 . Registered on 23 September 2014. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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32. Priorities and strategies for improving disabled women's access to maternity services when they are affected by domestic abuse: a multi-method study using concept maps.
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Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, Breckenridge, Jenna P., Devaney, John, Duncan, Fiona, Kroll, Thilo, Lazenbatt, Anne, and Taylor, Julie
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WOMEN with disabilities , *PREGNANCY in women with disabilities , *HOSPITAL maternity services , *DOMESTIC violence , *VIOLENCE , *SERVICES for people with disabilities , *FAMILY violence & psychology , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *FEAR , *FOCUS groups , *HEALTH attitudes , *HEALTH services accessibility , *MATERNAL health services , *MEDICAL personnel , *QUALITATIVE research ,PSYCHOLOGY of People with disabilities - Abstract
Background: Domestic abuse is a significant public health issue. It occurs more frequently among disabled women than those without a disability and evidence suggests that a great deal of domestic abuse begins or worsens during pregnancy. All women and their infants are entitled to equal access to high quality maternity care. However, research has shown that disabled women who experience domestic abuse face numerous barriers to accessing care. The aim of the study was to identify the priority areas for improving access to maternity services for this group of women; develop strategies for improved access and utilisation; and explore the feasibility of implementing the identified strategies.Methods: This multi-method study was the third and final part of a larger study conducted in the UK between 2012 and 2014. The study used a modified concept mapping approach and was theoretically underpinned by Andersen's model of healthcare use. Seven focus group interviews were conducted with a range of maternity care professionals (n = 45), incorporating quantitative and qualitative components. Participants ranked perceived barriers to women's access and utilisation of maternity services in order of priority using a 5-point Likert scale. Quantitative data exploration used descriptive and non-parametric analyses. In the qualitative component of each focus group, participants discussed the barriers and identified potential improvement strategies (and feasibility of implementing these). Qualitative data were analysed inductively using a framework analysis approach.Results: The three most highly ranked barriers to women's access and utilisation of maternity services identified in the quantitative component were: 1) staff being unaware and not asking about domestic abuse and disability; 2) the impact of domestic abuse on women; 3) women's fear of disclosure. The top two priority strategies were: providing information about domestic abuse to all women and promoting non-judgemental staff attitude. These were also considered very feasible. The qualitative analysis identified a range of psychosocial and environmental barriers experienced by this group of women in accessing maternity care. Congruent with the quantitative results, the main themes were lack of awareness and fear of disclosure. Key strategies were identified as demystifying disclosure and creating physical spaces to facilitate disclosure.Conclusions: The study supports findings of previous research regarding the barriers that women face in accessing and utilising maternity services, particularly regarding the issue of disclosure. But the study provides new evidence on the perceived importance and feasibility of strategies to address such barriers. This is an important step in ensuring practice-based acceptability and ease with which improvement strategies might be implemented in maternity care settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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33. Development of a text-messaging intervention to improve treatment adherence and post-treatment review of children with uncomplicated malaria in western Kenya.
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Githinji, Sophie, Jones, Caroline, Malinga, Josephine, Snow, Robert W., Talisuna, Ambrose, and Zurovac, Dejan
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Background: Patients' low adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy has been reported in areas of Kenya bordering the Lake Victoria region, where the burden of malaria remains high. A randomized controlled trial is underway to determine the efficacy of short message service (SMS) text reminders on adherence to artemether-lumefantrine and post-treatment review of children under the age of five. This paper reports on the iterative process of intervention and delivery system development. Methods: An intervention development workshop involving the research team and other stakeholders was held to determine the content of the text messages. Three focus group discussions were conducted to test caregivers' understanding of the messages developed during the workshop. The tested messages were refined and incorporated into an automated SMS distribution system and piloted with 20 caregivers drawn from facilities neighbouring the study sites. The automated SMS distribution system was repeatedly refined following the pilot and implemented at the start of the trial. Results: The content of SMS messages underwent major revisions following the focus group discussions. Technical terms and abbreviations were replaced with simplified general terms. Message sign-off was modified to reflect the name of health facility, removing references to health workers. Day 3 post-treatment review visit reminder was modified to state the purpose of the visit while wording 'day 28' was added to the last post-treatment review visit reminder to help the caregiver recall the appointment date. The unscheduled visit prompt was modified to reflect flexibility and practicality of taking the child back to the facility if unwell. Reception of SMS reminders during the pilot was low with only 169/240 (70%) of scheduled messages delivered to the caregivers. The automated distribution system underwent major refinement and repeated testing following the pilot until effective delivery of all scheduled messages was achieved and sustained over a period of 3 months. Conclusions: Text message interventions should be carefully developed, tested and refined before implementation to ensure they are written in the most appropriate way for their target population. SMS distribution systems should be rigorously tested to ensure efficient delivery of the messages before they are deployed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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34. Disabled women's experiences of accessing and utilising maternity services when they are affected by domestic abuse: a critical incident technique study.
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Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, Breckenridge, Jenna P., Devaney, John, Kroll, Thilo, Lazenbatt, Anne, and Taylor, Julie
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Background: Women and their babies are entitled to equal access to high quality maternity care. However, when women fit into two or more categories of vulnerability they can face multiple, compound barriers to accessing and utilising services. Disabled women are up to three times more likely to experience domestic abuse than non-disabled women. Domestic abuse may compromise health service access and utilisation and disabled people in general have suboptimal access to healthcare services. Despite this, little is known about the compounding effects of disability and domestic abuse on women's access to maternity care. Methods: The aim of the study was to identify how women approach maternity care services, their expectations of services and whether they are able to get the type of care that they need and want. We conducted a qualitative, Critical Incident Technique study in Scotland. Theoretically we drew on Andersen's model of healthcare use. The model was congruent with our interest in women's intended/actual use of maternity services and the facilitators and barriers impacting their access to care. Data were generated during 2013 using one-to-one interviews. Results: Five women took part and collectively reported 45 critical incidents relating to accessing and utilising maternity services. Mapped to the underpinning theoretical framework, our findings show how the four domains of attitudes; knowledge; social norms; and perceived control are important factors shaping maternity care experiences. Conclusions: Positive staff attitude and empowering women to have control over their own care is crucial in influencing women's access to and utilisation of maternity healthcare services. Moreover these are cyclical, with the consequences and outcomes of healthcare use becoming part of the enabling or disabling factors affecting future healthcare decisions.Further consideration needs to be given to the development of strategies to access and recruit women in these circumstances. This will provide an opportunity for under-represented and silenced voices to be heard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. "You cannot know if it's a baby or not a baby": uptake, provision and perceptions of antenatal care and routine antenatal ultrasound scanning in rural Kenya.
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Oluoch, Dorothy A., Mwangome, Nancy, Kemp, Bryn, Seale, Anna C., Koech, Angela, Papageorghiou, Aris T., Berkley, James A., Kennedy, Stephen H., and Jones, Caroline O. H.
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Background: Antenatal care early in pregnancy enables service providers to identify and manage risks to mother and fetus. In the global north, ultrasound scans are routinely offered in pregnancy to provide an accurate estimate of gestational age and identify potential problems. In sub-Saharan Africa, such services are rarely available and women often delay initiating antenatal care. This study describes the uptake and provision of antenatal care in a rural Kenyan hospital and explores how pregnant women and healthcare providers perceived the provision of ultrasound scanning, following its introduction in an international foetal growth study. Methods: A descriptive study, using qualitative and quantitative methods, was conducted in Kilifi District Hospital, Kenya, between June 2011 and April 2012. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 nurses working in the antenatal clinic (ANC) and 59 pregnant women attending ANC. Structured observations of 357 ANC consultations and 30 ultrasound scans were made. Results: Women sought antenatal care for information about the health of their baby and the protection provided by the ANC services. Uncertainty about pregnancy status contributed to delay in ANC attendance; more than 78 % of women were over 20 weeks' gestation at their first visit. Healthcare workers found it difficult to detect pregnancies below 16 weeks gestation and, accurate assessment of gestational age below 20 weeks' gestation could be problematic. Provision of services depended on the pregnancy being detected and gestational age assessed. The "seeing", made possible through ultrasound scanning was perceived by pregnant women and healthcare workers to be beneficial: confirming the pregnancy, and providing reassurance about the fetus' condition. Few participants raised concerns about ultrasound scanning. Conclusions: Uncertainty about pregnancy status and gestational age for women and healthcare providers is a key factor influencing timing of ANC attendance, contributing to delays and restricting early provision of ANC services. Ultrasound scanning was perceived to enhance antenatal care through confirmation of pregnancy status and enabling more accurate estimation of gestational age and the health status of the fetus. There is a need to make available more affordable means of pregnancy testing as a strategy towards encouraging early attendance, and delivery of antenatal care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Imported malaria among people who travel to visit friends and relatives: is current UK policy effective or does it need a strategic change?
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Behrens, Ron H., Neave, Penny E., and Jones, Caroline O. H.
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MALARIA prevention ,PLASMODIUM falciparum ,EPIDEMIOLOGICAL research ,TRAVEL hygiene ,TOURISTS ,HEALTH - Abstract
Background: The proportion of all imported malaria reported in travellers visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) in the UK has increased over the past decade and the proportion of Plasmodium falciparum malaria affecting this group has remained above 80% during that period. The epidemiological data suggest that the strategies employed in the UK to prevent imported malaria have been ineffective for VFRs. This paper attempts to identify possible reasons for the failure of the malaria prevention strategy among VFRs and suggest potential alternatives. Methods: A review of the current UK malaria prevention guidelines was undertaken and their approach was compared to the few data that are available on malaria perceptions and practices among VFRs. Results: The current UK malaria prevention guidelines focus on educating travellers and health professionals using messages based on the personal threat of malaria and promoting the benefits of avoiding disease through the use of chemoprophylaxis. While malaria morbidity disproportionately affects VFRs, the mortality rates from malaria in VFRs is eight times, and severe disease eight times lower than in tourist and business travellers. Recent research into VFR malaria perceptions and practices has highlighted the complex socio-ecological context within which VFRs make their decisions about malaria. These data suggest that alternative strategies that move beyond a knowledge-deficit approach are required to address the burden of malaria in VFRs. Discussion: Potential alternative strategies include the use of standby emergency-treatment (SBET) for the management of fevers with an anti-malarial provided pre-travel, the provision of rapid diagnostic testing and treatment regimen based in general-practitioner surgeries, and urgent and walk-in care centres and local accident and emergency (A&E) departments to provide immediate diagnosis and accessible ambulatory treatment for malaria patients. This latter approach would potentially address some of the practical barriers to reducing the burden of malaria in VFRs by moving the process nearer to the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. A thin layer angiogenesis assay: a modified basement matrix assay for assessment of endothelial cell differentiation.
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Faulkner, Ashton, Purcell, Robert, Hibbert, Andrew, Latham, Sally, Thomson, Scott, Hall, Wendy L., Wheeler-Jones, Caroline, and Bishop-Bailey, David
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CELL differentiation ,EXTRACELLULAR matrix proteins ,ENDOTHELIAL cells ,NEOVASCULARIZATION ,POLYMERASE chain reaction - Abstract
Background: Basement matrices such as Matrigel™ and Geltrex™ are used in a variety of cell culture assays of anchorage-dependent differentiation including endothelial cell tube formation assays. The volumes of matrix recommended for these assays (approximately 150 μl/cm²) are costly, limit working distances for microscopy, and require cell detachment for subsequent molecular analysis. Here we describe the development and validation of a thin-layer angiogenesis (TLA) assay for assessing the angiogenic potential of endothelial cells that overcomes these limitations. Results: Geltrex™ basement matrix at 5 μl/cm² in 24-well (10 μl) or 96-well (2 μl) plates supports endothelial cell differentiation into tube-like structures in a comparable manner to the standard larger volumes of matrix. Since working distances are reduced, high-resolution single cell microscopy, including DIC and confocal imaging, can be used readily. Using MitoTracker dye we now demonstrate, for the first time, live mitochondrial dynamics and visualise the 3-dimensional network of mitochondria present in differentiated endothelial cells. Using a standard commercial total RNA extraction kit (Qiagen) we also show direct RNA extraction and RT-qPCR from differentiated endothelial cells without the need to initially detach cells from their supporting matrix. Conclusions: We present here a new thin-layer assay (TLA) for measuring the anchorage-dependent differentiation of endothelial cells into tube-like structures which retains all the characteristics of the traditional approach but with the added benefit of a greatly lowered cost and better compatibility with other techniques, including RT-qPCR and high-resolution microscopy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Proceedings of the 23rd Paediatric Rheumatology European Society Congress: part two: Genoa, Italy. 28 September – 01 October 2016
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Lomakina, Olga, Alekseeva, Ekaterina, Valieva, Sania, Bzarova, Tatiana, Nikishina, Irina, Zholobova, Elena, Rodionovskaya, Svetlana, Kaleda, Maria, Nakagishi, Yasuo, Shimizu, Masaki, Mizuta, Mao, Yachie, Akihiro, Sugita, Yuko, Okamoto, Nami, Shabana, Kousuke, Murata, Takuji, Tamai, Hiroshi, Smith, Eve M., Yin, Peng, Jorgensen, Andrea L., Beresford, Michael W., Eleuteri, Antonio, Goilav, Beatrice, Lewandowski, Laura, Phuti, Angel, Wahezi, Dawn, Rubinstein, Tamar, Jones, Caroline, Newland, Paul, Marks, Stephen, Corkhill, Rachel, Ekdawy, Diana, Pilkington, Clarissa, Tullus, Kjell, Putterman, Chaim, Scott, Chris, Fisher, Antony C., Jorgensen, Andrea, Batu, Ezgi Deniz, Kosukcu, Can, Taskiran, Ekim, Akman, Sema, Ozturk, Kubra, Sozeri, Betul, Unsal, Erbil, Ekinci, Zelal, Bilginer, Yelda, Alikasifoglu, Mehmet, Ozen, Seza, Lythgoe, Hanna, Brunner, Hermine I., Gulati, Gaurav, Jones, Jordan T., Altaye, Mekibib, Eaton, Jamie, Difrancesco, Mark, Yeo, Joo Guan, Leong, Jingyao, Bathi, Loshinidevi D/O Thana, Arkachaisri, Thaschawee, Albani, Salvatore, Abdelrahman, Nagla, Beresford, Michael W, Leone, Valentina, Groot, Noortje, Shaikhani, D., Bultink, I. E. M., Bijl, M., Dolhain, R. J. E. M., Teng, Y. K. O., Zirkzee, E., de Leeuw, K., Fritsch-Stork, R., Kamphuis, S. S. M., Wright, Rachael D., Abdawani, Reem, Al Shaqshi, Laila, Al Zakwani, Ibrahim, Gormezano, Natali W., Kern, David, Pereira, Oriany L., Esteves, Gladys C. C., Sallum, Adriana M., Aikawa, Nadia E., Pereira, Rosa M., Silva, Clovis A., Bonfa, Eloisa, Beckmann, Jessica, Bartholomä, Nora, Venhoff, Nils, Henneke, Philipp, Salzer, Ulrich, Janda, Ales, Boteanu, Alina Lucica, Corral, Sandra Garrote, Giraldo, Alberto Sifuentes, Gámir, Mariluz Gámir, Mendoza, Antonio Zea, Adrovic, Amra, Dedeoglu, Reyhan, Sahin, Sezgin, Barut, Kenan, Koka, Aida, Oztunc, Funda, Kasapcopur, Ozgur, Rodriguez-Lozano, Ana Luisa, Rivas-Larrauri, Francisco, de la Puente, Silvestre García, Alves, Andressa G. F., Giacomin, Maria F. D. A., Farhat, Juliana, Braga, Alfésio L. F., Sallum, Adriana M. E., Campos, Lúcia M. D. A., Pereira, Luiz A. A., Lichtenfels, Ana J. D. F. C., Silva, Clóvis A., Farhat, Sylvia C. L., Acar, Banu, Ozcakar, Z. Birsin, Çakar, Nilgün, Uncu, Nermin, Gür, Gökçe, Özdel, Semanur, Yalçınkaya, Fatoş, Scott, Christiaan, Brice, Nicky, Nourse, Peter, Arango, Christine, Mosquera, Angela C., Malagon, Clara, Sakamoto, Ana P., Silva, Marco F. C. D., Lopes, Ananadreia S., Russo, Gleice C. S., Sallum, Adriana E. M., Kozu, Katia, Bonfá, Eloisa, Saad-Magalhães, Claudia, Pereira, Rosa M. R., Len, Claudio A., Terreri, Maria T., Suri, Deepti, Didel, Siyaram, Rawat, Amit, Singh, Surjit, Maritsi, Despoina, Onoufriou, MArgarita, Vougiouka, Olga, Tsolia, Maria, Bosak, Edi Paleka, Vidović, Mandica, Lamot, Mirta, Lamot, Lovro, Harjaček, Miroslav, Van Nieuwenhove, Erika, Liston, Adrian, Wouters, Carine, Tahghighi, Fatemeh, Ziaee, Vahid, Raeeskarami, Seid-Reza, Aguiar, Francisca, Pereira, Sandra, Rodrigues, Mariana, Moura, Cláudia, Rocha, Gustavo, Guimarães, Hercília, Brito, Iva, Fonseca, Rita, Horneff, Gerd, Klein, Ariane, Minden, Kirsten, Huppertz, Hans-Iko, Weller-Heinemann, Frank, Kuemmerle-Deschner, Jasmin, Haas, J-Peter, Hospach, Anton, Menendez-Castro, Ricardo, Huegle, Boris, Haas, Johannes-Peter, Swart, Joost, Giancane, Gabriella, Bovis, Francesca, Castagnola, Elio, Groll, Andreas, Lovell, Daniel J., Wolfs, Tom, Hofer, Michael, Panaviene, Violeta, Nielsen, Susan, Anton, Jordi, Uettwiller, Florence, Stanevicha, Valda, Trachana, Maria, Marafon, Denise Pires, Ailioaie, Constantin, Tsitsami, Elena, Kamphuis, Sylvia, Herlin, Troels, Doležalová, Pavla, Susic, Gordana, Flatø, Berit, Sztajnbok, Flavio, Pistorio, Angela, Martini, Alberto, Wulffraat, Nico, Ruperto, Nicolino, Gattorno, Marco, Brucato, Antonio, Finetti, Martina, Lazaros, George, Maestroni, Silvia, Carraro, Mara, Cumetti, Davide, Carobbio, Alessandra, Lorini, Monia, Rimini, Alessandro, Marcolongo, Renzo, Valenti, Anna, Erre, Gian Luca, Belli, Riccardo, Gaita, Fiorenzo, Sormani, Maria Pia, Imazio, Massimo, Abinun, Mario, Smith, Nicola, Rapley, Tim, McErlane, Flora, Kearsley-Fleet, Lianne, Hyrich, Kimme L., Foster, Helen, Tzaribachev, Nikolay, Zeft, Andrew, Cimaz, Rolando, Bohnsack, John, Griffin, Thomas, Carrasco, Ruy, Dare, Jason, Foeldvari, Ivan, Vehe, Richard, Simon, Teresa, Brunner, Hermine, Verazza, S., Davì, S., Consolaro, A., Insalaco, A., Gerloni, V., Cimaz, R., Zulian, F., Pastore, S., Corona, F., Conti, G., Barone, P., Cattalini, M., Cortis, E., Breda, L., Olivieri, A. N., Civino, A., Podda, R., Rigante, D., La Torre, F., D’Angelo, G., Jorini, M., Gallizzi, R., Maggio, M. C., Consolini, R., De Fanti, A., Alpigiani, M. G., Martini, A., Ravelli, A., Kısaarslan, Aysenur Pac, Gunduz, Zubeyde, Dusunsel, Ruhan, Dursun, Ismail, Poyrazoglu, Hakan, Kuchinskaya, Ekaterina, Abduragimova, Farida, Kostik, Mikhail, Sundberg, Erik, Omarsdottir, Soley, Klevenvall, Lena, Erlandsson-Harris, Helena, Basbozkurt, Gokalp, Erdemli, Ozge, Simsek, Dogan, Yazici, Fatih, Karsioglu, Yildirim, Tezcaner, Aysen, Keskin, Dilek, Ozkan, Huseyin, Acikel, Cengizhan, Demirkaya, Erkan, Orbán, Ilonka, Sevcic, Krisztina, Brodszky, Valentin, Kiss, Emese, Tekko, Ismaiel A., Rooney, Madeleine, McElnay, James, Taggart, Cliff, McCarthy, Helen, Donnelly, Ryan F., Slatter, Mary, Nademi, Zohreh, Friswell, Mark, Jandial, Sharmila, Flood, Terence, Hambleton, Sophie, Gennery, Andrew, Cant, Andrew, Duong, Phoi-Ngoc, Koné-Paut, Isabelle, Filocamo, Giovanni, Gamir, María Luz, Sanner, Helga, Carenini, Laura, Topdemir, Mesut, Karslioglu, Yildirim, Gok, Faysal, Tsurikova, Nadezhda, Ligostaeva, Elena, Ramchurn, Navdha R., Kostareva, O., Nikishina, I., Arsenyeva, S., Rodionovskaya, S., Kaleda, M., Alexeev, D., Dursun, Ismail Dursun, Murias, Sara, Barral, Estefania, Alcobendas, Rosa, Enriquez, Eugenia, Remesal, Agustin, de Inocencio, Jaime, Castro, Tania M., Lotufo, Simone A., Freye, Tatjana, Carlomagno, Raffaella, Zumbrunn, Thomas, Bonhoeffer, Jan, Schneider, Elvira Cannizzaro, Kaiser, Daniela, Hofer, Michaël, Hentgen, Véronique, Woerner, Andreas, Schwarz, Tobias, Klotsche, Jens, Niewerth, Martina, Ganser, Gerd, Jeyaratnam, Jerold, ter Haar, Nienke, Rigante, Donato, Dedeoglu, Fatma, Baris, Ezgi, Vastert, Sebastiaan, Frenkel, Joost, Hausmann, Jonathan S., Lomax, Kathleen G., Shapiro, Ari, Durrant, Karen L., Brogan, P. A., Hofer, M., Kuemmerle-Deschner, J. B., Lauwerys, B., Speziale, A., Leon, K., Wei, X., Laxer, R. M., Signa, Sara, Rusmini, Marta, Campione, Elena, Chiesa, Sabrina, Grossi, Alice, Omenetti, Alessia, Caorsi, Roberta, Viglizzo, Gianmaria, Ceccherini, Isabella, Federici, Silvia, Lachmann, Helen, Ruperto, Nicola, Vanoni, Federica, Gomes, Sonia Melo, Omoyinmi, Ebun, Arostegui, Juan I., Gonzalez-Roca, Eva, Eleftheriou, Despina, Klein, Nigel, Brogan, Paul, Volpi, Stefano, Santori, Elettra, Picco, Paolo, Pastorino, Claudia, Rice, Gillian, Tesser, Alessandra, Crow, Yanick, Candotti, Fabio, Sinoplu, Ada B., Yucel, Gozde, Pamuk, Gizem, Damian, Laura O., Lazea, Cecilia, Sparchez, Mihaela, Vele, Paulina, Muntean, Laura, Albu, Adriana, Rednic, Simona, Lazar, Calin, Mendonça, Leonardo O., Pontillo, Alessandra, Kalil, Jorge, Castro, Fabio M., Barros, Myrthes T., Pardeo, Manuela, Messia, Virginia, De Benedetti, Fabrizio, Insalaco, Antonella, Malighetti, Giorgia, Gorio, Chiara, Ricci, Francesca, Parissenti, Ilaria, Montesano, Paola, Bonafini, Barbara, Medeghini, Veronica, Cattalini, Marco, Giordano, Lucio, Zani, Giulia, Ferraro, Rosalba, Vairo, Donatella, Giliani, Silvia, Maggio, Maria Cristina, Luppino, Girolamo, Corsello, Giovanni, Fernandez, Maria Isabel Gonzalez, Montesinos, Berta Lopez, Vidal, Adriana Rodriguez, Gorospe, Juan I. Arostegui, Penades, Inmaculada Calvo, Rafiq, Nadia K., Wynne, Karen, Hussain, Khalid, Brogan, Paul A., Ang, Elizabeth, Ng, Nicholas, Kacar, Ayla, Gucenmez, Ozge Altug, Makay, Balahan, Unsal, Sevket Erbil, Sahin, Yasin, Kutlu, Tufan, Cullu-Cokugras, Fugen, Ayyildiz-Civan, Hasret, Erkan, Tulay, Al Zuhbi, Sana, Abdalla, Eiman, Russo, Ricardo A., Katsicas, María M., Minoia, Francesca, Ravelli, Angelo, Bhattad, Sagar, Gupta, Anju, Pandiarajan, Vignesh, Nada, Ritambhra, Tiewsoh, Kaara, Hawkins, Philip, Rowczenio, Dorota, Fingerhutova, Sarka, Franova, Jana, Prochazkova, Leona, Hlavackova, Eva, Dolezalova, Pavla, Evrengül, Havva, Yüksel, Selçuk, Doğan, Mustafa, Gürses, Dolunay, Evrengül, Harun, De Pauli, Silvia, Pastore, Serena, Bianco, Anna Monica, Severini, Giovanni Maria, Taddio, Andrea, Tommasini, Alberto, Salugina, Svetlana O., Fedorov, Evgeny, Kamenets, Elena, Zaharova, Ekaterina, Sleptsova, Tatiana, Alexeeva, Ekaterina, Savostyanov, Kirill, Pushkov, Alexander, Bzarova, Tatyana, Valieva, Saniya, Denisova, Rina, Isayeva, Kseniya, Chistyakova, Evgeniya, Soloshenko, Margarita, Kaschenko, Elena, Kaneko, Utako, Imai, Chihaya, Saitoh, Akihiko, Teixeira, Vitor A., Ramos, Filipa O., Costa, Manuela, Aviel, Yonatan Butbul, Fahoum, Shafe, Brik, Riva, Özçakar, Zeynep Birsin, Celikel, Banu Acar, Yalcinkaya, Fatos, Schiappapietra, Benedetta, Davi’, Sergio, Mongini, Federica, Giannone, Luisa, Bava, Cecilia, Alpigiani, Maria Giannina, Consolaro, Alessandro, Lazarevic, Dragana S., Vojinovic, Jelena, Basic, Jelena, Muratore, Valentina, Marzetti, Valentina, Quilis, Neus, Benavente, Belen Serrano, Alongi, Alessandra, Civino, Adele, Quartulli, Lorenzo, Januskeviciute, Giedre, van Dijkhuizen, Pieter, Groot, N., van Dijk, W., Kardolus, A., Suárez, Raul Gutiérrez, Nordal, Ellen B., Rypdal, Veronika G., Berntson, Lillemor, Ekelund, Maria, Aalto, Kristiina, Peltoniemi, Suvi, Zak, Marek, Glerup, Mia, Arnstad, Ellen D., Fasth, Anders, Rygg, Marite, Duarte, Ana Catarina, Sousa, Sandra, Teixeira, Lídia, Cordeiro, Ana, Santos, Mª José, Mourão, Ana Filipa, Santos, Maria José, Eusébio, Mónica, Lopes, Ana, Oliveira-Ramos, Filipa, Salgado, Manuel, Estanqueiro, Paula, Melo-Gomes, José, Martins, Fernando, Costa, José, Furtado, Carolina, Figueira, Ricardo, Branco, Jaime C., Fonseca, João E., Canhão, Helena, Mourão, Ana F., Santos, Maria Jose, Coda, Andrea, Cassidy, Samuel, West, Kerry, Hendry, Gordon, Grech, Debra, Jones, Julie, Hawke, Fiona, Grewal, Davinder Singh, Foley, Charlene, Killeen, Orla, MacDermott, Emma, Veale, Douglas, Fearon, Ursula, Konukbay, Dilek, Tarakci, Ela, Arman, Nilay, Şahin, Sezgin, Munro, Jane, Morgan, Esi, Riebschleger, Meredith, Horonjeff, Jennifer, Strand, Vibeke, Bingham, Clifton, Collante, Ma. Theresa M., Ganeva, Margarita, Stefanov, Stefan, Telcharova, Albena, Mihaylova, Dimitrina, Saraeva, Radoslava, Tzveova, Reni, Kaneva, Radka, Tsakova, Adelina, Temelkova, Katya, Picarelli, Maria Mercedes C., Danzmann, Luiz C., Barbé-Tuana, Florencia, Grun, Lucas K., Jones, Marcus H., Frković, Marijan, Ištuk, Karla, Birkić, Ika, Sršen, Saša, Jelušić, Marija, Easton, Alan, Quarmby, Rachael, Khubchandani, Raju, Chan, Mercedes, Srp, Radoslav, Kobrova, Katerina, Nemcova, Dana, Hoza, Jozef, Uher, Michal, Saifridova, Melania, Linkova, Lenka, Charuvanij, Sirirat, Leelayuwattanakul, Isree, Pacharapakornpong, Thita, Vallipakorn, Sakda A.-O., Lerkvaleekul, Butsabong, Vilaiyuk, Soamarat, Lanni, Stefano, Davì, Sergio, Cron, Randy Q., Passarelli, Chiara, Pisaneschi, Elisa, Novelli, Antonio, Bracaglia, Claudia, Caiello, Ivan, de Graaf, Kathy, Guilhot, Florence, Ferlin, Walter, Schulert, Grant, Grom, Alexi A., Nelson, Robert, de Min, Cristina, Holzinger, Dirk, Kessel, Christoph, Fall, Ndate, Grom, Alexei, de Jager, Wilco, Strippoli, Raffaele, Horne, Anna, Ehl, Stephan, Ammann, Sandra, Lehmberg, Kai, Beutel, Karin, Foell, Dirk, Horne, AnnaCarin, Pagani, Laura, Espada, Graciela, Gao, Yi-jin, Shenoi, Susan, Weitzman, Sheila, Prencipe, Giusi, Pascarella, Antonia, Ferlin, Walter G., Chatel, Laurence, Jacqmin, Philippe, De Graaf, Kathy, Ballabio, Maria, Johnson, Zoë, Lapeyre, Geneviève, de Benedetti, Fabrizio, Cristina, de Min, Wakiguchi, Hiroyuki, Hasegawa, Shunji, Hirano, Reiji, Okazaki, Fumiko, Nakamura, Tamaki, Kaneyasu, Hidenobu, Ohga, Shouichi, Yamazaki, Kazuko, Nozawa, Tomo, Kanetaka, Taichi, Ito, Shuichi, Yokota, Shumpei, McLellan, Kirsty, MacGregor, Ishbel, Martin, Neil, Davidson, Joyce, Hansmann, Sandra, Eikelberg, Andreas, Haug, Iris, Schuller, Sabrina, Benseler, Susanne M., Nazarova, Liliia S., Danilko, Kseniia V., Malievsky, Viktor A., Viktorova, Tatiana V., Mauro, Angela, Barnicoat, Angela, Hurst, Jane, Canham, Nathalie, Lacassagne, Sandrine, Wiener, Anastasia, Hügle, Boris, Denecke, Bernd, Costa-Filho, Ivan, Haas, Johannes Peter, Tenbrock, Klaus, Popp, David, Boltjes, Arjan, Rühle, Frank, Herresthal, Stefanie, van Wijk, Femke, Schultze, Joachim, Stoll, Monika, Klotz, Luisa, Vogl, Thomas, Roth, Johannes, Quesada-Masachs, Estefania, de la Sierra, Daniel Álvarez, Prat, Marina Garcia, Sánchez, Ana M. Marín, Borrell, Ricardo Pujol, Barril, Sara Marsal, Gallo, Mónica Martínez, Caballero, Consuelo Modesto, Chyzheuskaya, Iryna, Byelyaeva, Lyudmyla M., Filonovich, Rostislav M., Khrustaleva, Helena K., Zajtseva, Larisa I., Yuraga, Tamara M., Giner, Thomas, Hackl, Lukas, Albrecht, Julia, Würzner, Reinhard, Brunner, Juergen, Minute, Marta, Parentin, Fulvio, Nocerino, Agostino, Nørgaard, Mette, Alberdi-Saugstrup, Mikel, Zak, Marek S., Nielsen, Susan M., Nordal, Ellen, Müller, Klaus G., Avramovič, Mojca Zajc, Dolžan, Vita, Toplak, Nataša, Avčin, Tadej, Ruperto, N., Lovell, D. J., Wallace, C., Toth, M., Foeldvari, I., Bohnsack, J., Milojevic, D., Rabinovich, C., Kingsbury, D., Marzan, K., Quartier, P., Minden, K., Chalom, E., Horneff, G., Kuester, R. M., Dare, J., Heinrich, M., Kupper, H., Kalabic, J., Brunner, H. I., Burgos-Vargas, Ruben, Constantin, Tamas, Dehoorne, Joke, Stanevica, Valda, Kobusinska, Katarzyna, Zuber, Zbigniew, Mouy, Richard, Rumba-Rozenfelde, Ingrida, Job-Deslandre, Chantal, Pederson, Ronald, Bukowski, Jack, Hinnershitz, Tina, Vlahos, Bonnie, Keskitalo, Paula, Kangas, Salla, Vähäsalo, Paula, Valencia, Raul A. Chavez, Martino, David, Ponsonby, Anne-Louise, Chiaroni-Clarke, Rachel, Meyer, Braydon, Allen, Roger C., Akikusa, Jonathan D., Craig, Jeffrey M., Saffrey, Richard, Ellis, Justine A., Wallace, Carol, Uziel, Yosef, Sterba, Gary, Schneider, Rayfel, Russo, Ricardo, Ramanan, Athimalaipet V., Schmid, Jana Pachlopnik, Nichols, Kim E, Miettunen, Paivi, Kitoh, Toshiyuki, Ilowite, Norman T., Henter, Jan-Inge, Grom, Alexei A, Behrens, Edward M., Avcin, Tadej, Aricò, Maurizio, Grevich, Sriharsha, Lee, Peggy, Ringold, Sarah, Leroux, Brian, Leahey, Hannah, Yuasa, Megan, Foster, Jessica, Sokolove, Jeremy, Lahey, Lauren, Robinson, William, Newson, Joshua, Stevens, Anne, Shoop, Stephanie J. W., Verstappen, Suzanne M. M., Thomson, Wendy, McDonagh, Janet E., Beukelman, Timothy, Kimura, Yuki, Natter, Marc, Ilowite, Norm, Mieszkalski, Kelly, Burrell, Grendel, Best, Brian, Bristow, Helen, Carr, Shannon, Dennos, Anne, Kaufmann, Rachel, Schanberg, Laura, Simonini, Gabriele, Lancini, Francesca, Gerbaux, Margaux, Lê, Phu-Quoc, Goffin, Laurence, Badot, Valérie, La, Céline, Caspers, Laure, Willermain, François, Ferster, Alina, Ceci, Maria, Licciardi, Francesco, Turco, Marco, Santarelli, Francesca, Montin, Davide, Toppino, Claudia, Alizzi, Clotilde, Papia, Bruno, Vergara, Beatrice, Corpora, Umberto, Messina, Luca, Tsinti, Maria, Dermentzoglou, Vasiliko, Tziavas, Panagiotis, Perica, Marija, Bukovac, Lana Tambić, Çakan, Mustafa, Ayaz, Nuray Aktay, Keskindemirci, Gonca, Lang, Michael, Laing, Catherine, Benseler, Susanne, Gerschman, Tommy, Luca, Nadia, Schmeling, Heinrike, Dropol, Anastasia, Taiani, Jaymi, Johnson, Nicole, Rusted, Brian, Nalbanti, Panagiota, Pratsidou, Polyxeni, Pardalos, Grigoris, Tzimouli, Vasiliki, Taparkou, Anna, Stavrakidou, Maria, Papachristou, Fotios, Kanakoudi-Tsakalidou, Florence, Bale, Peter, Robinson, Emily, Palman, Jason, Ralph, Elizabeth, Gilmour, Kimberly, Heard, Clare, Wedderburn, Lucy R., Barrense-Dias, Yara, Gregory, Antonarakis, Amira, Dhouib, Paolo, Scolozzi, Sylviane, Hanquinet, Michaël, Hofer, Panko, Nataliya, Shokry, Salah, Rakovska, Liudmila, Pino, Sally, Diaz-Maldonado, Adriana, Guarnizo, Pilar, Torreggiani, Sofia, Cressoni, Paolo, Garagiola, Umberto, Di Landro, Giancarla, Farronato, Giampietro, Corona, Fabrizia, Bell, Samantha, Bhatti, Parveen, Nelson, Lee, Mueller, Beth A., Simon, T. A., Baheti, A., Ray, N., Guo, Z., Hazra, Anasuya, Stock, Thomas, Wang, Ronnie, Mebus, Charles, Alvey, Christine, Lamba, Manisha, Krishnaswami, Sriram, Conte, Umberto, Wang, Min, Kingsbury, Daniel, Koskova, Elena, Smolewska, Elzbieta, Vehe, Richard K., Lovell, Daniel, Kubota, Tomohiro, Yasumura, Junko, Kizawa, Toshitaka, Yashiro, Masato, Yamatou, Tsuyoshi, Yamasaki, Yuichi, Takei, Syuji, Kawano, Yoshifumi, Nykvist, Ulrika Järpemo, Magnusson, Bo, Wicksell, Rikard, Palmblad, Karin, Olsson, Gunnar L., Modaressi, Mohammadreza, Moradinejad, Mohammad-Hassan, Seraya, Valentina, Vitebskaya, Alisa, Moshe, Veronica, Amarilyo, Gil, Harel, Liora, Hashkes, Phillip J, Mendelson, Amir, Rabinowicz, Noa, Reis, Yonit, Dāvidsone, Zane, Lazareva, Arina, Šantere, Ruta, Bērziņa, Dace, Staņēviča, Valda, Varnier, Giulia Camilla, Maillard, Susan, Ferrari, Cristina, Zaffarano, Silvia, Wienke, Judith, Enders, Felicitas Bellutti, van den Hoogen, Lucas L., Mertens, Jorre S., Radstake, Timothy R., Hotten, Henny G., Fritsch, Ruth, Wedderburn, Lucy, Nistala, Kiran, Prakken, Berent, van Royen-Kerkhof, Annet, Alhemairi, Mohammad, Muzaffer, Mohammed, Van Dijkhuizen, Pieter, Deakin, Claire T., Simou, Stefania, De Iorio, Maria, Wu, Qiong, Amin, Tania, Dossetter, Lee, Campanilho-Marques, Raquel, Deakin, Claire, Pilkington, Clarissa A., Rosina, Silvia, Soponkanaporn, Sirisucha, Arıcı, Zehra S., Tuğcu, Gökçen D., Batu, Ezgi D., Sönmez, Hafize E., Doğru-Ersöz, Deniz, Talim, Beril, Kiper, Nural, Özen, Seza, Solyom, Alexander, Batu, Ezgi, Mitchell, John, Kariminejad, Ariana, Hadipour, Fatemeh, Hadipour, Zahra, Torcoletti, Marta, Agostoni, Carlo, Di Rocco, Maja, Tanpaiboon, Pranoot, Superti-Furga, Andrea, Bonafé, Luisa, Arslan, Nur, Guelbert, Norberto, Ehlert, Karoline, Grigelioniene, Giedre, Puri, Ratna, Schuchman, Edward, Gomez, Pilar, Gonzalez, Tatiana, Yepez, Ricardo, Vargas, Camilo, Fernanda, Falcini, Lepri, Gemma, Ferrari, Alessandra, Matucci-Cerinic, Marco, Meini, Antonella, Moneta, Gian Marco, Marasco, Emiliano, Nicolai, Rebecca, Bracci-Laudiero, Luisa, Kopchak, Olga, Mushkin, Alexander, Maletin, Alexey, Mosquera, Catalina, Amorim, Rita A., Molina, Juliana, Moreira, Gustavo, Santos, Flávia H., Fraga, Melissa, Keppeke, Livia, Silva, Vanessa M., Hirotsu, Camila, Tufik, Sergio, Terreri, Maria Teresa, Braga, Vinícius L., Fonseca, Maria Beatriz, Schinzel, Vania, Terreri, Maria Teresa R., Jorge, Liliana, Guerra, Liana, Junior, Edson Amaro, Castiglione, Maria Cristina, Tricarico, Alessandra, Boulter, Emily, Schultz, Andre, Murray, Kevin, Falcini, Fernanda, Stagi, Stefano, Bellucci, Eleonora, Grein, Ingrid H. R., Pileggi, Gecilmara, Pinto, Natália B. F., de Oliveira, Aline L., Belyaeva, Lyudmila, Filonovich, Rostislav, Khrustaleva, Helena, Zajtseva, Larisa, Ilisson, Jaanika, Pruunsild, Chris, Gilliaux, Olivier, Corazza, Francis, Lelubre, Christophe, Morel, Zoilo, C, Claudia Saad-Magalhães, Lira, Luis, Ladino, Mabel, Eraso, Ruth, Arroyo, Ivonne, Silva, Clovis, and Rose, Carlos
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39. Malaria morbidity and immunity among residents of villages with different Plasmodium falciparum transmission intensity in North-Eastern Tanzania
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Lusingu, John PA, Vestergaard, Lasse S, Mmbando, Bruno P, Drakeley, Chris J, Jones, Caroline, Akida, Juma, Savaeli, Zacharia X, Kitua, Andrew Y, Lemnge, Martha M, and Theander, Thor G
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Background The relationship between the burden of uncomplicated malaria and transmission intensity is unclear and a better understanding of this relationship is important for the implementation of intervention programmes. Methods A 6-month longitudinal study monitoring risk factors for anaemia and febrile malaria episodes was conducted among individuals aged below 20 years, residing in three villages of different altitude in areas of high, moderate and low malaria transmission intensity in North-Eastern Tanzania. Results The burden of anaemia and malarial fever fell mainly on the youngest children and was highest in the village with high transmission intensity. Although a considerable percentage of individuals in all villages carried intestinal worms, logistic regression models indicated that Plasmodium falciparum was the only significant parasitic determinant of anaemia. Interestingly, children who carried low-density parasitaemia at the start of the study had a lower risk of contracting a febrile malaria episode but a higher risk of anaemia during the study period, than children who were slide negative at this point in time. Conclusion Young children living in the high transmission village carried a very high anaemia burden, which could be attributed to malaria. The overall incidence of febrile malaria was also highest in the high transmission village particularly among those under five years of age. These data suggest that in rolling back malaria, available resources in prevention programmes should primarily be focussed on young children, particularly those residing in areas of high malaria transmission.
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40. “You’re losing your Ghanaianess”: understanding malaria decision-making among Africans visiting friends and relatives in the UK.
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Neave, Penny E, Behrens, Ron H, and Jones, Caroline OH
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Background: In the UK, the majority of imported malaria infections occur in the London area among UK residents of African origin who travel to Africa visiting friends and relatives (VFRs). Effective malaria prevention measures are available but there is little understanding of the factors that enhance and constrain their use among VFRs. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with Africans resident in London who visited friends and relatives in Nigeria and Ghana (n = 20) and with African VFRs recently treated for malaria (n = 6). Data collection took place between December 2007 and February 2011. Information on migration patterns and travel of respondents was collected and the data were analysed using a framework analysis approach. Results: Knowledge of the link between mosquitoes and malaria was high. Factors influencing the use of mosquito avoidance methods included knowledge about the local environment, perceptions of the inevitability of contracting malaria, and a desire to fit with the norms of host families. Previous experience of bed nets, and the belief that more modern ways of preventing mosquito bites were available deterred people from using them. Chemoprophylaxis use was varied and influenced by: perceptions about continuing immunity to malaria; previous experiences of malaria illness; the cost of chemoprophylaxis; beliefs about the likely severity of malaria infections; the influence of friends in the UK; and, the way malaria is perceived and managed in Nigeria and Ghana. Malaria treatment was considered by many to be superior in Nigeria and Ghana than in the UK. A conceptual framework was developed to illustrate the manner in which these factors interact to affect malaria decisions. Conclusions: The use of malaria prevention among VFRs needs to be understood not only in terms of individual risk factors but also in relation to the context in which decisions are made. For VFRs, malaria decisions are undertaken across two distinct social and environmental contexts and within the structural constraints associated with each. Strategies for reducing the burden of malaria among VFRs that ignore this complexity are likely to face challenges. New approaches that take account of contextual as well as individual factors are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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41. Short course daily prednisolone therapy during an upper respiratory tract infection in children with relapsing steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (PREDNOS 2): protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
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Webb, Nicholas J. A., Frew, Emma, Brettell, Elizabeth A., Milford, David V., Bockenhauer, Detlef, Saleem, Moin A., Christian, Martin, Hall, Angela S., Koziell, Ania, Maxwell, Heather, Hegde, Shivram, Finlay, Eric R., Gilbert, Rodney D., Booth, Jenny, Jones, Caroline, McKeever, Karl, Cook, Wendy, and Ives, Natalie J.
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Background Relapses of childhood steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) are treated with a 4- to 8- week course of high-dose oral prednisolone, which may be associated with significant adverse effects. There is a clear association between upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and relapse development. Previous studies in developing nations have suggested that introducing a 5- to 7-day course of daily prednisolone during an URTI may prevent a relapse developing and the need for a treatment course of high-dose prednisolone. The aim of PREDNOS 2 is to evaluate the effectiveness of a 6-day course of daily prednisolone therapy during an URTI in reducing the development of a subsequent relapse in a developed nation. Methods/design The subjects will be 300 children with relapsing SSNS (⩾2 relapses in preceding year), who will be randomised to receive either a 6-day course of daily prednisolone or no change to their current therapy (with the use of placebo to double blind) each time they develop an URTIover 12 months. A strict definition for URTI will be used. Subjects will be reviewed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months to capture data regarding relapse history, ongoing therapy and adverse effect profile, including behavioural problems and quality of life. A formal health economic analysis will also be performed. The primary end point of the study will be the incidence of URTI-related relapse (3 days of Albustix +++) following the first infection during the 12- month follow-up period. DNA and RNA samples will be collected to identify a potential genetic cause for the disease. Subjects will be recruited from over 100 UK centres with the assistance of the Medicines for Children Research Network. PREDNOS 2 is funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment Programme (11/129/261) Discussion We propose that PREDNOS 2 will be a pivotal study that will inform the future standard of care for children with SSNS. If it is possible to reduce the disease relapse rate effectively and safely, this will reduce the morbidity and cost associated with drug treatment, notwithstanding hospital admission and parental absence from employment. Trial registration Current Controlled Trials (ISRCTN10900733). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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42. Challenges facing providers of imported malaria-related healthcare services for Africans visiting friends and relatives (VFRs).
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Neave, Penny E., Jones, Caroline O. H., and Behrens, Ron H.
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Background In many non-malarious countries, imported malaria disproportionately affects Africans visiting friends and relatives (VFRs). Most previous research has focused on understanding the knowledge, attitudes and practices of these travellers, but has not examined the quality of prevention, diagnosis and treatment services provided. The aim of this study was to understand the perspective of providers of malaria healthcare services to VFRs about factors impacting on the quality of these and to make recommendations about improvements. Methods Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with practice nurses providing pre-travel health advice (n = 10), general practitioners (GPs) (n = 10), hospital consultants (n = 3), and community pharmacists (n = 7) working in areas of London with large African communities and a relatively high burden of imported malaria. A thematic analysis of the results was undertaken. Results Time constraints in GPs ' surgeries and competing priorities, lack of confidence in issuing advice on mosquito avoidance, the cost of chemoprophylaxis and travel at short notice prevented the provision of adequate malaria prevention advice. Long GP waiting times, misdiagnoses, lack of disclosure by VFRs about recent travel, and the issue of where malaria treatment should be provided were raised as potential barriers to diagnosis and treatment. Conclusions Some issues raised by respondents are relevant to all travellers, irrespective of their reason for travel. The challenge for healthcare providers to reduce the burden of imported malaria in VFRs is to provide services of sufficient quality to persuade them to adopt these in preference to those with which they may be familiar in their country of birth. Although no single intervention will significantly lower the burden of imported malaria, addressing the issues raised in this research could make a significant impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. The feasibility, patterns of use and acceptability of using mobile phone text-messaging to improve treatment adherence and post-treatment review of children with uncomplicated malaria in western Kenya.
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Otieno, Gabriel, Githinji, Sophie, Jones, Caroline, Snow, Robert W., Talisuna, Ambrose, and Zurovac, Dejan
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Background Trials evaluating the impact of mobile phone text-messaging to support management of acute diseases, such as malaria, are urgently needed in Africa. There has been however a concern about the feasibility of interventions that rely on access to mobile phones among caregivers in rural areas. To assess the feasibility and inform development of an intervention to improve adherence to malaria medications and post-treatment review, mobile phone network, access, ownership and use among caregivers in western Kenya was assessed. Methods A cross-sectional survey based on outpatient exit interviews was undertaken among caregivers of children with malaria at four trial facilities. The main outcomes were proportions of caregivers that have mobile signal at home; have access to mobile phones; are able to read; and use text-messaging. Willingness to receive text-message reminders was also explored. Descriptive analyses were performed. Results Of 400 interviewed caregivers, the majority were female (93.5%), mothers of the sick children (87.8%) and able to read (97.3%). Only 1.7% of caregivers were without any education. Nearly all (99.8%) reported access to a mobile signal at home. 93.0% (site range: 89-98%) had access to a mobile phone within their household while 73.8% (site range: 66- 78%) possessed a personal phone. Among caregivers with mobile phone access, 93.6% (site range: 85-99%) used the phone to receive text-messages. Despite only 19% having electricity at home nearly all (99.7%) caregivers reported that they would be able to have permanent phone access to receive text-messages in the next 28 days. Willingness to receive text-message reminders was nearly universal (99.7%) with 41.7% of caregivers preferring texts in English, 32.3% in Kiswahili and 26.1% in Dholuo. Conclusions Despite concerns that the feasibility of text-messaging interventions targeting caregivers may be compromised in rural high malaria risk areas in Kenya, very favourable conditions were found with respect to mobile network, access and ownership of phones, use of text-messaging and minimum literacy levels required for successful intervention delivery. Moreover, there was a high willingness of caregivers to receive text-message reminders. Impact evaluations of carefully tailored text-messaging interventions targeting caregivers of children with malaria are timely and justified. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Access and utilisation of maternity care for disabled women who experience domestic abuse: a systematic review.
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Breckenridge, Jenna P., Devaney, John, Kroll, Thilo, Lazenbatt, Anne, Taylor, Julie, and Bradbury-Jones, Caroline
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Background: Although disabled women are significantly more likely to experience domestic abuse during pregnancy than non-disabled women, very little is known about how maternity care access and utilisation is affected by the co-existence of disability and domestic abuse. This systematic review of the literature explored how domestic abuse impacts upon disabled women's access to maternity services. Methods: Eleven articles were identified through a search of six electronic databases and data were analysed to identify: the factors that facilitate or compromise access to care; the consequences of inadequate care for pregnant women's health and wellbeing; and the effectiveness of existing strategies for improvement. Results: Findings indicate that a mental health diagnosis, poor relationships with health professionals and environmental barriers can compromise women's utilisation of maternity services. Domestic abuse can both compromise, and catalyse, access to services and social support is a positive factor when accessing care. Delayed and inadequate care has adverse effects on women's physical and psychological health, however further research is required to fully explore the nature and extent of these consequences. Only one study identified strategies currently being used to improve access to services for disabled women experiencing abuse. Conclusions: Based upon the barriers and facilitators identified within the review, we suggest that future strategies for improvement should focus on: understanding women's reasons for accessing care; fostering positive relationships; being women-centred; promoting environmental accessibility; and improving the strength of the evidence base. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Prostate stereotactic body radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost: which is the best planning method?
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Tree, Alison, Jones, Caroline, Sohaib, Aslam, Khoo, Vincent, and van As, Nicholas
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Background: The delivery of a simultaneous integrated boost to the intra-prostatic tumour nodule may improve local control. The ability to deliver such treatments with hypofractionated SBRT was attempted using RapidArc (Varian Medical systems, Palo Alto, CA) and Multiplan (Accuray inc, Sunnyvale, CA).Materials and Methods: 15 patients with dominant prostate nodules had RapidArc and Multiplan plans created using a 5 mm isotropic margin, except 3 mm posteriorly, aiming to deliver 47.5 Gy in 5 fractions to the boost whilst treating the whole prostate to 36.25 Gy in 5 fractions. An additional RapidArc plan was created using an 8 mm isotropic margin, except 5 mm posteriorly, to account for lack of intrafraction tracking.Results: Both RapidArc and Multiplan can produce clinically acceptable boost plans to a dose of 47.5 Gy in 5 fractions. The mean rectal doses were lower for RapidArc plans (D50 13.2 Gy vs 15.5 Gy) but the number of missed constraints was the same for both planning methods (11/75). When the margin was increased to 8 mm/5 mm for the RapidArc plans to account for intrafraction motion, 37/75 constraints were missed.Conclusions: RapidArc and Multiplan can produce clinically acceptable simultaneous integrated boost plans, but the mean rectal D50 and D20 with RapidArc are lower. If the margins are increased to account for intrafraction motion, the RapidArc plans exceed at least one dose constraint in 13/15 cases. Delivering a simultaneous boost with hypofractionation appears feasible, but requires small margins needing intrafraction motion tracking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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46. Challenges for consent and community engagement in the conduct of cluster randomized trial among school children in low income settings: experiences from Kenya.
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Okello, George, Jones, Caroline, Bonareri, Maureen, Ndegwa, Sarah N., Mcharo, Carlos, Kengo, Juddy, Kinyua, Kevin, Dubeck, Margaret M., Halliday, Katherine E., Jukes, Matthew C. H., Molyneux, Sassy, and Brooker, Simon J.
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Background: There are a number of practical and ethical issues raised in school-based health research, particularly those related to obtaining consent from parents and assent from children. One approach to developing, strengthening, and supporting appropriate consent and assent processes is through community engagement. To date, much of the literature on community engagement in biomedical research has concentrated on community or hospital-based research, with little documentation, if any, of community engagement in school-based health research. In this paper we discuss our experiences of consent, assent and community engagement in implementing a large school-based cluster randomized trial in rural Kenya. Methods: Data collected as part of a qualitative study investigating the acceptability of the main trial, focus group discussions with field staff, observations of practice and authors' experiences are used to: 1) highlight the challenges faced in obtaining assent/consent; and 2) strategies taken to try to both protect participant rights (including to refuse and to withdraw) and ensure the success of the trial. Results: Early meetings with national, district and local level stakeholders were important in establishing their cooperation and support for the project. Despite this support, both practical and ethical challenges were encountered during consenting and assenting procedures. Our strategy for addressing these challenges focused on improving communication and understanding of the trial, and maintaining dialogue with all the relevant stakeholders throughout the study period. Conclusions: A range of stakeholders within and beyond schools play a key role in school based health trials. Community entry and information dissemination strategies need careful planning from the outset, and with ongoing consultation and feedback mechanisms established in order to identify and address concerns as they arise. We believe our experiences, and the ethical and practical issues and dilemmas encountered, will be of interest for others planning to conduct school-based research in Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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47. Dental neglect as a marker of broader neglect: a qualitative investigation of public health nurses' assessments of oral health in preschool children.
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Bradbury-Jones, Caroline, Innes, Nicola, Evans, Dafydd, Ballantyne, Fiona, and Taylor, Julie
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Background: Child neglect is a pernicious child protection issue with adverse consequences that extend to adulthood. Simultaneously, though it remains prevalent, childhood dental caries is a preventable disease. Public health nurses play a pivotal role in assessing oral health in children as part of general health surveillance. However, little is known about how they assess dental neglect or what their thresholds are for initiating targeted support or instigating child protection measures. Understanding these factors is important to allow improvements to be made in care pathways. Methods: We investigated public health nurses' assessment of oral health in preschool children in relation to dental neglect and any associations they make with child neglect more broadly. A qualitative study was conducted in Scotland during 2011/12. Sixteen public health nurses were recruited purposively from one health region. Individual, semi-structured interviews were undertaken and data were analyzed inductively using a framework approach. Categories were subsequently mapped to the research questions. Results: Public health nurses assess oral health through proxy measures, opportunistic observation and through discussion with parents. Dental neglect is rarely an isolated issue that leads on its own to child protection referral. It tends to be other presenting issues that initiate a response. Threshold levels for targeted support were based on two broad indicators: social issues and concerns about child (and parental) dental health. Thresholds for child protection intervention were untreated dental caries or significant dental pain. Barriers to intervention are that dental neglect may be 'unseen' and 'unspoken'. The study revealed a communication gap in the care pathway for children where a significant dental problem is identified. Conclusions: Public health nurses take their child protection role seriously, but rarely make a link between dental caries and child neglect. Clear guidance on oral health assessment is required for public health nurses. Establishing formal communication pathways between child dental care providers and public health nurses may help close gaps in care pathways. However, further research is required into how these communication mechanisms can be improved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. The safety netting behaviour of first contact clinicians: a qualitative study.
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Jones, Caroline H. D., Neill, Sarah, Lakhanpaul, Monica, Roland, Damian, Singlehurst-Mooney, Hayley, and Thompson, Matthew
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PATIENT safety , *ACUTE diseases , *FOCUS groups , *GROUNDED theory , *INTERVIEWING , *MEDICAL personnel , *RESEARCH funding , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *JUDGMENT sampling , *DATA analysis , *THEMATIC analysis , *DATA analysis software , *CHILDREN , *INFECTIOUS disease transmission - Abstract
Background: Acute illness is common in childhood, and it is difficult for healthcare professionals to distinguish seriously ill children from the vast majority with minor or self-limiting illnesses. Safety netting provides parents with advice on when and where to return if their child deteriorates, and it is widely recommended that parents of acutely sick young children should be given safety netting advice. Yet little is known about how and when this is given. We aimed to understand what safety netting advice first contact clinicians give parents of acutely sick young children, how, when, and why. Methods: This was a qualitative study. Interviews and focus groups were held with doctors and nurses in a general practice surgery, a District General Hospital emergency department, a paediatric emergency department, and an out-of-hours service. Data were analysed using the method of constant comparison. Results: Sixteen clinicians participated. They described that safety netting advice includes advising parents what to look for, when and where to seek help. How safety netting was delivered and whether it was verbal or written was inconsistent, and no participants described being trained in this area. Safety netting appeared to be rarely documented, and was left to individual preference. Limitations of written materials, and structural barriers to the provision of safety netting, were perceived. Participants described that safety netting was influenced by clinicians' experience, confidence, time and knowledge; and perceived parental anxiety, experience, and competence. Participants noted several limitations to safety netting including not knowing if it has been understood by parents or been effective; parental difficulty interpreting information and desire for face-to-face reassurance; and potential over-reassurance. Conclusion: First contact clinicians employ a range of safety netting techniques, with inconsistencies within and between organisations. Structural changes, clinician training, and documentation in patient notes may improve safety netting provision. Research is needed into the optimal components of safety netting advice so that clinicians can consistently deliver the most effective advice for parents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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49. Primary care clinicians' attitudes towards point-of-care blood testing: a systematic review of qualitative studies.
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Jones, Caroline H. D., Howick, Jeremy, Roberts, Nia W., Price, Christopher P., Heneghan, Carl, Plüddemann, Annette, and Thompson, Matthew
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CINAHL database , *MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems , *PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems , *MEDLINE , *PRIMARY health care , *RESEARCH funding , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *QUALITATIVE research , *POINT-of-care testing , *PHYSICIANS' attitudes - Abstract
Background: Point-of-care blood tests are becoming increasingly available and could replace current venipuncture and laboratory testing for many commonly used tests. However, at present very few have been implemented in most primary care settings. Understanding the attitudes of primary care clinicians towards these tests may help to identify the barriers and facilitators to their wider adoption. We aimed to systematically review qualitative studies of primary care clinicians' attitudes to point-of-care blood tests. Methods: We systematically searched Medline, Embase, ISI Web of Knowledge, PsycINFO and CINAHL for qualitative studies of primary care clinicians' attitudes towards point-of-care blood tests in high income countries. We conducted a thematic synthesis of included studies. Results: Our search identified seven studies, including around two hundred participants from Europe and Australia. The synthesis generated three main themes: the impact of point-of-care testing on decision-making, diagnosis and treatment; impact on clinical practice more broadly; and impact on patient-clinician relationships and perceived patient experience. Primary care clinicians believed point-of-care testing improved diagnostic certainty, targeting of treatment, self-management of chronic conditions, and clinician-patient communication and relationships. There were concerns about test accuracy, over-reliance on tests, undermining of clinical skills, cost, and limited usefulness. Conclusions: We identified several perceived benefits and barriers regarding point-of-care tests in primary care. These imply that if point-of-care tests are to become more widely adopted, primary care clinicians require evidence of their accuracy, rigorous testing of the impact of introduction on patient pathways and clinical practice, and consideration of test funding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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50. Motivations for active commuting: a qualitative investigation of the period of home or work relocation.
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Jones, Caroline H. D. and Ogilvie, David
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BEHAVIOR modification , *CYCLING , *GROUNDED theory , *INTERVIEWING , *RESEARCH methodology , *CASE studies , *WALKING , *WORK environment , *QUALITATIVE research , *RELOCATION , *JUDGMENT sampling , *HOME environment - Abstract
Background: Promoting walking or cycling to work (active commuting) could help to increase population physical activity levels. According to the habit discontinuity and residential self-selection hypotheses, moving home or workplace is a period when people (re)assess, and may be more likely to change, their travel behavior. Research in this area is dominated by the use of quantitative research methods, but qualitative approaches can provide in-depth insight into the experiences and processes of travel behavior change. This qualitative study aimed to explore experiences and motivations regarding travel behavior around the period of relocation, in an effort to understand how active commuting might be promoted more effectively. Methods: Participants were recruited from the Commuting and Health in Cambridge study cohort in the UK. Commuters who had moved home, workplace or both between 2009 and 2010 were identified, and a purposive sample was invited to participate in semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences of, and travel behavior before and after, relocating. A grounded theory approach was taken to analysis. Results: Twenty-six commuters participated. Participants were motivated by convenience, speed, cost and reliability when selecting modes of travel for commuting. Physical activity was not a primary motivation, but incidental increases in physical activity were described and valued in association with active commuting, the use of public transport and the use of park-and-ride facilities. Conclusions: Emphasizing and improving the relative convenience, cost, speed and reliability of active commuting may be a more promising approach to promoting its uptake than emphasizing the health benefits, at least around the time of relocation. Providing good quality public transport and free car parking within walking or cycling distance of major employment sites may encourage the inclusion of active travel in the journey to work, particularly for people who live too far from work to walk or cycle the entire journey. Contrary to a straightforward interpretation of the self-selection hypothesis, people do not necessarily decide how they prefer to travel, relocate, and then travel in their expected way; rather, there is constant negotiation, reassessment and adjustment of travel behavior following relocation which may offer an extended window of opportunity for travel behavior change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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