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View article: Integrating environmental and health data: insights and lessons from Australia's water monitoring systems
Integrating environmental and health data: insights and lessons from Australia's water monitoring systems Open
Integration of water monitoring and disease reporting systems is crucial for addressing the interconnected challenges of human, animal, and environmental health. Enteric pathogens introduced into water systems via faecal contamination pose…
View article: Resilience measurement for environmental shocks and stressors: scale development and psychometric assessment for coastal urban informal settlements in Fiji and Indonesia
Resilience measurement for environmental shocks and stressors: scale development and psychometric assessment for coastal urban informal settlements in Fiji and Indonesia Open
Background Climate change and weather-related hazards, such as droughts and floods, pose substantial threats to the human health and well-being, especially for those in low-income households and informal settlements. Resilience, defined as…
View article: Causal drivers of mosquito abundance in urban informal settlements
Causal drivers of mosquito abundance in urban informal settlements Open
Urban informal settlement residents are vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases, but little is known about the specific drivers of risk, or how they differ, within the diversity of informal settlements globally. Here we aimed to identify key…
View article: Assessing <i>E. coli</i> levels in surface soils of informal settlements using boot sock and standard grab methods
Assessing <i>E. coli</i> levels in surface soils of informal settlements using boot sock and standard grab methods Open
Rapid urbanization leads to the growth of informal settlements, where inadequate sanitation infrastructure is common, thus promoting environmental contamination and risk of gastrointestinal infection. Soil contamination contributes to the …
View article: Evaluating analytical approaches for smarter decision-making in faecal contamination monitoring and assessment
Evaluating analytical approaches for smarter decision-making in faecal contamination monitoring and assessment Open
Quantification of faecal indicator organism (FIO) is essential for surveillance monitoring, performance compliance and public health interventions. IDEXX's automated FIO detection technique, TECTATM, and IDEXX Colilert offer greater effici…
View article: Seroprevalence, incidence estimates, and environmental risk factors for dengue, chikungunya, and Zika infection amongst children living in informal urban settlements in Indonesia and Fiji
Seroprevalence, incidence estimates, and environmental risk factors for dengue, chikungunya, and Zika infection amongst children living in informal urban settlements in Indonesia and Fiji Open
Background The burden of Aedes aegypti -transmitted viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika are increasing globally, fueled by urbanization and climate change, with some of the highest current rates of transmission in Asia. Local fac…
View article: Resilience Measurement for Environmental Shocks and Stressors: Scale Development and Validation for Urban Areas in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Resilience Measurement for Environmental Shocks and Stressors: Scale Development and Validation for Urban Areas in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Climate change and weather-related hazards, such as droughts and floods, pose substantial threats to the human health and well-being, especially for those in low-income households and informal settlements. Resilience, defined as the abilit…
View article: Seroprevalence, incidence estimates, and environmental risk factors for dengue, chikungunya, and Zika infection amongst children living in informal urban settlements in Indonesia and Fiji
Seroprevalence, incidence estimates, and environmental risk factors for dengue, chikungunya, and Zika infection amongst children living in informal urban settlements in Indonesia and Fiji Open
Background The burden of Aedes aegypti-transmitted viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika are increasing globally, fueled by urbanization and climate change, with some of the highest current rates of transmission in Asia. Local fact…
View article: Responsible north–south research and innovation: A framework for transdisciplinary research leadership and management
Responsible north–south research and innovation: A framework for transdisciplinary research leadership and management Open
The number, scale and ambition of transdisciplinary research initiatives between the global north and the global south is increasing, yet there is very little theoretical or empirical scholarship on how to lead and manage implementation to…
View article: Joint Food and Water Insecurity Had a Multiplicative Effect on Women’s Depression in Urban Informal Settlements in Makassar, Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Joint Food and Water Insecurity Had a Multiplicative Effect on Women’s Depression in Urban Informal Settlements in Makassar, Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Our results find a larger association between depression and joint resource insecurity than with water or food insecurity alone, underlining the importance of addressing food and water insecurity together, particularly as they relate to wo…
View article: Social Isolation and Social Support Influence Health Service Utilisation and Survival after a Cardiovascular Disease Event: A Systematic Review
Social Isolation and Social Support Influence Health Service Utilisation and Survival after a Cardiovascular Disease Event: A Systematic Review Open
Both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and social health carry high health and economic burdens. We undertook a systematic review to investigate the association between social isolation, low social support, and loneliness with health service ut…
View article: Participation in the Global Corporate Challenge®, a Four-Month Workplace Pedometer Program, Reduces Psychological Distress
Participation in the Global Corporate Challenge®, a Four-Month Workplace Pedometer Program, Reduces Psychological Distress Open
Background: Psychological distress (stress) has been linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases and is exacerbated by a range of workplace factors. Physical activity has been shown to alleviate psychological distress. Previous pedomet…
View article: Are social isolation, lack of social support or loneliness risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Australia and New Zealand? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Are social isolation, lack of social support or loneliness risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Australia and New Zealand? A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background An international systematic review concluded that individuals with poor social health (social isolation, lack of social support or loneliness) are 30% more likely to develop coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. Notably, the …
View article: Does social isolation, social support or loneliness influence health or well‐being after a cardiovascular disease event? A narrative thematic systematic review
Does social isolation, social support or loneliness influence health or well‐being after a cardiovascular disease event? A narrative thematic systematic review Open
Identification of factors which influence health after a cardiovascular disease (CVD) event will assist with reducing the high health and economic burden of CVD. We undertook a systematic review to investigate the association between socia…
View article: Study design, rationale and methods of the Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) study: a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate environmental and human health impacts of a water-sensitive intervention in informal settlements in Indonesia and Fiji
Study design, rationale and methods of the Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) study: a cluster randomised controlled trial to evaluate environmental and human health impacts of a water-sensitive intervention in informal settlements in Indonesia and Fiji Open
Introduction Increasing urban populations have led to the growth of informal settlements, with contaminated environments linked to poor human health through a range of interlinked pathways. Here, we describe the design and methods for the …
View article: Household Water Storage Management, Hygiene Practices, and Associated Drinking Water Quality in Rural India
Household Water Storage Management, Hygiene Practices, and Associated Drinking Water Quality in Rural India Open
Household drinking water storage is commonly practiced in rural India. Fecal contamination may be introduced at the water source, during collection, storage, or access. Within a trial of a community-level water supply intervention, we cond…
View article: Implementing baseline ecological and human health field assessments in the Revitalizing Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) programme in Makassar, Indonesia: an interdisciplinary study
Implementing baseline ecological and human health field assessments in the Revitalizing Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) programme in Makassar, Indonesia: an interdisciplinary study Open
Background: The Revitalizing Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) programme aims to assess the health, wellbeing, and ecological impacts of a water-sensitive-cities approach to improving urban informal settlements. Incorporat…
View article: A Stepped Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial Assessing the Impact of a Riverbank Filtration Intervention to Improve Access to Safe Water on Health in Rural India
A Stepped Wedge Cluster-Randomized Trial Assessing the Impact of a Riverbank Filtration Intervention to Improve Access to Safe Water on Health in Rural India Open
Sustainable and low-cost methods for delivery of safe drinking water in resource-limited settings remain suboptimal, which contributes to global diarrhea morbidity. We aimed to assess whether delivery of riverbank filtration-treated water …
View article: Performance of Riverbank Filtration under Hydrogeologic Conditions along the Upper Krishna River in Southern India
Performance of Riverbank Filtration under Hydrogeologic Conditions along the Upper Krishna River in Southern India Open
Riverbank filtration (RBF) systems were installed in four rural villages along a 64 km stretch of the upper Krishna River in southern India; with each one designed to supply approximately 2500 people. Site selection criteria included hydro…
View article: Reverse exchange of healthcare devices: the case of hearing aid equipment in the UK
Reverse exchange of healthcare devices: the case of hearing aid equipment in the UK Open
Reverse exchange (RE) in dealing with the return, recycle and reuse of products is receiving a growing focus. When properly handled, RE in healthcare can deliver an economic benefit of cost minimisation and has extensive positive impacts o…
View article: Effect of hygiene interventions on acute respiratory infections in childcare, school and domestic settings in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review
Effect of hygiene interventions on acute respiratory infections in childcare, school and domestic settings in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a systematic review Open
Objectives Acute respiratory infections ( ARI s) disproportionately affect those living in low‐ and middle‐income countries ( LMIC s). We aimed to determine whether hygiene interventions delivered in childcare, school or domestic settings …
View article: Cost of gastroenteritis in Australia: A healthcare perspective
Cost of gastroenteritis in Australia: A healthcare perspective Open
Although chronic diseases comprise a large cost burden on the healthcare system, acute illnesses, including acute gastroenteritis illness, also impose substantial direct healthcare system costs. Providing data on current cost estimates is …
View article: Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults
Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults Open
The available evidence concurs that hearing aids are effective at improving hearing-specific health-related quality of life, general health-related quality of life and listening ability in adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The evi…
View article: Improving Collaborative Behaviour Planning in Adult Auditory Rehabilitation: Development of the I-PLAN Intervention Using the Behaviour Change Wheel
Improving Collaborative Behaviour Planning in Adult Auditory Rehabilitation: Development of the I-PLAN Intervention Using the Behaviour Change Wheel Open
The target behaviours were as follows: giving information about the benefits of hearing aid use and the negative consequences of non-use, providing prompts for use and engaging in collaborative behavioural planning for use. The behavioural…