High rates of active travel are essential aspects healthy communities. Increasing cycling participation has the potential to address a range long-term health and societal issues, positively contribute sustainability agenda. Universities have been proposed as appropriate settings for place approach however, there is paucity evidence on student cycling. Therefore aim this paper explore motivators barriers amongst University students. An online cross sectional survey young adults (18–25 years)...

<h3>Objective</h3> To investigate regional variation in the registration of preterm births &lt;24 weeks gestation and impact on infant death rates for English Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). <h3>Design</h3> Cohort study. <h3>Setting</h3> England. <h3>Participants</h3> All registered (1 January 2005–31 December 2008) by gestational age PCT (147 trusts) linked to deaths (up 1 year life). Late-fetal at 22 23 2006). <h3>Main outcome measures</h3> Extremely (&lt;24 weeks) birth rate per 1000 live...

The carcinogenicity of chewing tobacco is well established. It predominantly used by the South Asian community in England. Little known about accessibility products available for use Wards with high proportions or numbers residents from were identified using 2001 Census data. Within each ward product purchasers retail outlets and purchased them. Chewing found a broad variety premises all but one ward, easily accessible. Ninety-eight mean price £1.82. Of ninety four pre-packaged only 15% (95%...

Summary Investigation was undertaken to assess the occurrence of zoonotic infection among staff at Auckland Zoological Park, New Zealand, in 1991, 2002 and 2010. Serial cross‐sectional health surveys 2010 comprising a questionnaire, serological, immunological microbiological analysis for range potential infections were performed. Laboratory results zoo animals also reviewed 2004–2010 infections. Veterinary clinic, animal handler, grounds, maintenance administrative participated surveys, with...

Abstract Breastfeeding has known positive health benefits for babies and mothers, yet the UK one of lowest breastfeeding initiation rates in Europe. Despite national guidance that recommends provision peer support, there is conflicting evidence regarding its effectiveness, especially high‐income countries, a lack among young mothers. This study evaluates effectiveness support service (BPSS) city increasing duration Routinely collected data were obtained on feeding method at birth, 2 6 weeks...

Abstract Background Armed conflict in Nigeria resulted more than 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs). IDPs live poor conditions lacking basic resources with variable provision across different locations. This audit aimed to determine the health-related available camp-like settings and whether these met international standards. Methods Using a cross-sectional study approach, information was collected nine camps seven states from camp managers, direct observation September–October...

Background Our aims were (1) to improve understanding of regional variation in early-life mortality rates and the UK’s poor performance international comparisons; (2) identify extent which late moderately preterm (LMPT) birth contributes early childhood morbidity. Objective To undertake a programme linked population-based research studies work towards reducing variations infant morbidity rates. Design Two interlinked streams: detailed analysis national data sets establishment cohorts LMPT...

Abstract Background Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) knowledge of multi-stranded cholera interventions (including case management, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), surveillance/laboratory methods, coordination, vaccination) is crucial to the implementation these in healthcare facilities, especially conflict-affected settings where burden particularly high. We aimed assess Nigerian HCWs’ identify associated factors. Methods conducted a cross-sectional study using structured...

Purpose Children’s health and life chances are affected by many factors, with parents schools holding influential roles. Yet relatively little is known about parental engagement in school-based education specifically, from the perspectives of professionals. The purpose this paper to examine professionals’ on education. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory qualitative study was conducted ten health, local authority professionals a socio-economically deprived area England....

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is a relatively new, but increasingly important, contributor to both local and national decision-making processes. Adopting multi-method approach, it incorporates qualitative quantitative analyses determine the various health impacts of policies projects. HIA thus reflects recent developments in sociological theory, which have promoted techniques challenged dominance methods. embodies particular renegotiation qualitative/quantitative opposition; each individual...

Exclusive breastfeeding is the best start an infant can receive. However, in many high-income countries rates are low and this may be a reflection of social norms which turn influenced by media. This study therefore explored portrayal feeding women's general interest magazines. The five top selling weekly magazines Britain Ireland for 2013 over 4-month period were included. A quantitative qualitative content analysis was conducted both written visual content. In 58 magazines, there 90...

Limited healthcare facility (HCF) resources and capacity to implement multi-stranded cholera interventions (water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), surveillance, case management, community engagement) can hinder the actualisation of global strategic roadmap goals for control, especially in settings made fragile by armed conflicts, such as north-east region Nigeria. Therefore, we aimed assess HCF resource availability these Adamawa Bauchi States Nigeria well their coordination both states Abuja...

ABSTRACT Background Conflict in Nigeria displaced millions of people, and some settled camp-like locations within the country. Evidence on association between living conditions health outcomes among these populations are limited. This study investigated risk factors associated with illnesses camp-dwelling internally persons (IDPs) northern Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted nine camps 2016. Self-reported data socio-demography, resource utilization disease were collected....

Journal Article Children's Homicide and Road Deaths in England Wales the USA: An International Comparison 1974–1997 Get access Colin Pritchard Pritchard, research professor psychiatric social work, has a wide range of interests. Correspondence to Professor Department Mental Health, University Southampton, Southampton SO14 OYG, UK. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The British Social Work, Volume 32, Issue 4, 1 June 2002, Pages 495–502,...

Lay diagnosis is a widely used diagnostic approach for home management of common illnesses in Nigeria. This study aimed to explore the perspectives caregivers and healthcare professionals on lay childhood malaria pneumonia. Aligned this, sought feasibility training Integrated Management Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines improved recognition treatment these diseases.A qualitative using individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews was conducted Benin City, Participants included 13 with...

The Ebola epidemic led to considerable media attention, which may influence public risk perception. Therefore, this study analysed the UK press response following diagnosis of a British healthcare worker (HCW) with Ebola.Using Nexis database, frequency Ebola-related articles in national newspaper was mapped. This followed by content analysis four newspapers highest net readership from November 2014 February 2015.During 16-week period, 1349 were found. day number 31 December 2014, after HCW....

The construction industry has long been regarded as a high-risk in relation to health and safety issues. purpose of this research was investigate the extent occupational provision within residential development sector Britain. An additional aim gauge sectors’ attitudes toward promotion. Data were collected using self-completed questionnaire that sent 200 developers; 46% response rate achieved. results revealed high level knowledge legislation; is low, but strong appreciation demonstrated...