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Validation of Pediatric Height Estimation Formulae in Suburban Communities in South-east Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study.
Conclusion: The6n + 77 formula is a reasonable but not entirely accurate for height estimation for children in our setting.Keywords:Children, Height, Estimation, Accuracy (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 28, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kenechukwu K. Iloh, Ogochukwu N. Iloh, Linda N. Nwokeji-Onwe, Uzoamaka C. Akubuilo, Ogechukwu H. Nwachukwu, Chidiebere D.I. Osuorah Source Type: research

Predictors of mortality among hemodialysis patients in Hamadan Province using random survival forests
Conclusions:We found that higher levels of CRP, low serum albumin and low serum hemoglobin were the top three most important predictors of survival for HD patients. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 21, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leili Tapak, Vida Sheikh, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Salman Khazaei Source Type: research

Do statins play role in reducing the incidence and mortality of ovarian cancer? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This study determined that statin use reduced the incidence risk of OC and significantly increased the survival in OC patients. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Abdollah Mohammadian-Hafshejani, Catherine Sherwin, Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani Source Type: research

Universal Health Coverage to counteract the economic impact of the COVID-19 infection
In December 2019, the first case of Coronavirus was identified. The novel virus appears to be highly contagious and is rapidly spreading worldwide, becoming a pandemic. The disease is causing a high toll of deaths. Effective public health response to a new infectious disease is expected to mitigate and counteract its negative impact on the population. However, time and economic-financial constraints, as well as uncertainty, can jeopardize the answer. Appropriate financing of the health system and ensuring equitable access to health services for all can protect individuals against high medical costs, which is one of the mos...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Masoud Behzadifar, Mohammad Hasan Imani-Nasab, Mahboubeh Khaton Ghanbari, Ahad Bakhtiari, Mariano Martini , Nicola Luigi Brgazzi Source Type: research

An original logigramme to make safe discharge and community reintegration for Covid-19 patients
During the COVID-19 pandemic, discharge and community reintegration of patients are critical phases in order to guarantee public health.A review of the international and Italian experience that represent the best evidence available was carried out, mainly focusing on the precise allocation of tasks and related responsabilities.The report establishes a proposal for the systematic management pathway dedicated to Covid-19 patients.The original result is a logigramme to guide health practitioners on discharge and community reintegration Covid-19 patients: standardize clinical attitudes helps in ensuring quality of care and pat...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Francesca Donno, Alberto Fedele Source Type: research

A review of quality of life of patients suffering from Ichthyosis
Conclusions Ichthyosis considerably impaired the QoL, especially for paediatric patients. Further studies and efforts should be done to manage and treat the pain. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Gianmarco Troiano Source Type: research

HIV/AIDS Knowledge among Iranian Health Care Workers
Conclusions: Primary HCWs HIV/AIDS knowledge was average and it seems need to be educating regarding HIV/AIDS status and transmission in Iran. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mehdi Mirzaei-Alavijeh, Farzad Jalilian, Mohhamad Fatahi Source Type: research

Changing epidemiology of SARS-CoV in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
This study is also an endeavor to review and analyze the gradual changes of the genetic makeup of SARS CoV fr om evolutionary and epidemiological perspectives. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - July 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Probal Basu Source Type: research

Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Italy: from the analysis of national data to an evidence-based vaccination strategy.
Conclusions: In the period from 2011 to 2017, the incidence of IMDs increased in Italy. The increase, although probably due to better surveillance, highlights the high level of circulation of non-B serogroups and the importance of the disease in the adult population. Our analysis supports an anti-meningococcal vaccination plan in Italy that should include the highest number of preventable serogroups and be aimed at vaccinating the whole population through a multicohort strategy. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - June 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sarah Igidbashian, Lorenzo Bertizzolo, Alessia Tognetto, Chiara Azzari, Paolo Bonanni, Paolo Castiglia, Michele Conversano, Susanna Esposito, Giovanni Gabutti, Giancarlo Icardi, Pier Luigi Lopalco, Francesco Vitale, Salvatore Parisi, Giovanni Checcucci Li Source Type: research

Paediatric activities and adherence to vaccinations during the COVID-19 epidemic period in Tuscany, Italy: a survey for paediatricians
Discussion and conclusions:Although the majority of Tuscan paediatricians guaranteed vaccination practice during the lockdown, some parents decided to postpone the scheduled vaccinations for their children, mainly due to fears concerning the safety of access to health services. When Italian immunization coverage data of the first months of 2020 will be available, it will be possible to definitely assess the real impact of COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric vaccination. It is crucial to continue vaccinating against preventable infectious diseases in order to avoid other possible epidemics.  The pandemic must not be seen a...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - June 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Angela Bechini, Giuseppe Garamella, Barbara Giammarco, Beatrice Zanella, Valdo Flori, Paolo Bonanni, Sara Boccalini Source Type: research

Malaria Prevalence and its Sociodemographic Determinants in Febrile Children- a Hospital-based Study in a Developing Community in South-east Nigeria.
Conclusion: Sustained improvement in strategies to prevent malaria infection is still very imperative in children of all ages, especially the under-fives who are prone to severe forms, children of mothers with low educational attainment, from families of low socio-economic class and residents in rural communities. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - May 25, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ezinne Ifenyinwa Nwaneli, Ifeoma Egbuonu, Joy C Ebenebe, Chidi Donald Osuorah, Chisom Adaobi Nri-ezedi, Ogochukwu Chioma Ofiaeli Source Type: research

Risk factors for voice disorders in public school teachers in Cyprus
Conclusions: Health, voice use, lifestyle, and environmental factors may play a part in the development of voice disorders in teachers and have an impact on their job. Therefore, a preventative vocal hygiene education program is suggested. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - May 24, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Kyriaki, Ioannis Phinikettos Source Type: research

Safe Villages during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic in Spain and Portugal
In this study, we have identified various small villages which were not affected at all by the Spanish influenza pandemic. These all shared a number of features in common: their villages were very small, comprising only a few hundred inhabitants; they were located in mountainous regions, with very poor transport infrastructure; and they were self-sufficient and capable of fulfilling their basic alimentary needs. Their inhabitants were conscious of the problem and acted together, effectively isolating themselves from surrounding villages. Since these villagers managed to avoid direct contact with ill people from other munic...
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - May 19, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Anton Erkoreka Source Type: research

Efficacy of water filters for dental chair units: assessment of the filtration action versus Coxsackievirus B5
Conclusions: According to the tests, medical devices applied to a dental unit are able to filter viruses and therefore reduce risk of contamination in the dental office. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - May 12, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Antonio Scarano Source Type: research

Sun-safe behaviours, personal risk, level of concern, and knowledge about cutaneous melanoma in Italy: time for social marketing?
ConclusionsOver 70% of our sample gave priority to sun tanning, which combined with low levels of concern and knowledge about melanoma, and high levels of personal risk, confirm that much still needs to be done in terms of melanoma prevention, but all these are aspects that could be effectively addressed through social marketing interventions. (Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene - May 12, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Giuseppe Aleo, Annamaria Bagnasco, Emanuele Cozzani, Aurora Parodi, Serafinella Patrizia Cannav ò, Roger Watson, Mark Hayter, Lesley Geddes, Gianluca Catania, Milko Zanini, Loredana Sasso Source Type: research