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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 18, Issue 5

March-1 2021 - 582 articles

Cover Story: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of COVID-19 due to health behaviors reflected by air pollution level during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 159 cities in China. The attack rates of COVID-19 during the first two weeks after major cities’ closure were assessed concerning air quality index (AQI) two weeks before the closure. When PM2.5 levels exceeded 150, the infection risk decreased (relative risk, RR = 0.635, 95% CI: 0.442 to 0.912 for level 4; RR = 0.529, 95% CI: 0.337 to 0.830 for level 5, respectively). RR for PM2.5 and NO2 was 0.990 (95% CI, 0.984 to 0.997) and 0.946 (95% CI, 0.911 to 0.982), respectively, per one level increase of AQI. AQI before the pandemic was assumed as a surrogate variable for a mask-wearing. This provides evidence for the importance of wearing a mask to prevent an outbreak in a population. View this paper.
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Articles (582)

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,196 Views
10 Pages

The Economic Burden of Dementia: Evidence from a Survey of Households of People with Dementia and Their Caregivers

  • Hikaru Oba,
  • Yoshihiko Kadoya,
  • Haruka Okamoto,
  • Teruyuki Matsuoka,
  • Yoshinari Abe,
  • Keisuke Shibata and
  • Jin Narumoto

Although a cognitive impairment such as dementia causes serious economic problems among older people, its impact on economic activities is unclear. This study investigated the actual conditions of economic activities and the current status of the fin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,774 Views
11 Pages

This study examined the inter-model agreement between the Fitbit Flex (FF) and FF2 in estimating sedentary behavior (SED) and physical activity (PA) during a free-living condition. 33 healthy adults wore the FF and FF2 on non-dominant wrist for 14 co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,847 Views
16 Pages

The number of Canadians with dementia is expected to rise to 674,000 in the years to come. Finding ways to monitor behavioural disturbance in patients with dementia (PwDs) is crucial. PwDs can unintentionally behave in ways that are harmful to them a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
5,197 Views
10 Pages

Physical and Sedentary Activities in Association with Reproductive Outcomes among Couples Seeking Infertility Treatment: A Prospective Cohort Study

  • Siret Läänelaid,
  • Francisco B. Ortega,
  • Theodora Kunovac Kallak,
  • Lana Joelsson,
  • Jonatan R. Ruiz,
  • Julius Hreinsson,
  • Kjell Wånggren,
  • Anneli Stavreus-Evers,
  • Ruth Kalda and
  • Andres Salumets
  • + 1 author

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of physical activity (PA) with assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment and pregnancy outcomes among couples seeking infertility treatment. Methods: This prospective cohort...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,609 Views
9 Pages

Short Communication: Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Drug Resistance Mutations in Puerto Rico HIV-Positive Individuals

  • Pablo López,
  • Grissell Tirado,
  • Andrea Arias,
  • Raphael Sánchez,
  • Elliott R. Rodríguez-López and
  • Vanessa Rivera-Amill

The HIV-1 integrase viral protein is responsible for incorporating the viral DNA into the genomic DNA. The inhibition of viral integration into host cell DNA is part of recent therapeutic procedures. Combination therapy with protease and reverse tran...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
118 Citations
13,920 Views
25 Pages

Load Measures in Training/Match Monitoring in Soccer: A Systematic Review

  • Mauro Miguel,
  • Rafael Oliveira,
  • Nuno Loureiro,
  • Javier García-Rubio and
  • Sergio J. Ibáñez

In soccer, the assessment of the load imposed by training and a match is recognized as a fundamental task at any competitive level. The objective of this study is to carry out a systematic review on internal and external load monitoring during traini...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,475 Views
17 Pages

In the context of externalising behaviour problems, risk factor research (RFR) focuses on risk and protective factors of juvenile delinquency, which can pertain to individual, system, and societal levels. Several instruments aiming at measuring these...

  • Article
  • Open Access
28 Citations
10,547 Views
22 Pages

Nurse Motivation, Engagement and Well-Being before an Electronic Medical Record System Implementation: A Mixed Methods Study

  • Rebecca M. Jedwab,
  • Alison M. Hutchinson,
  • Elizabeth Manias,
  • Rafael A. Calvo,
  • Naomi Dobroff,
  • Nicholas Glozier and
  • Bernice Redley

Implementation of an electronic medical record (EMR) is a significant workplace event for nurses in hospitals. Understanding nurses’ key concerns can inform EMR implementation and ongoing optimisation strategies to increase the likelihood of nurses r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,725 Views
17 Pages

Adverse medical events (AMEs) often occur in the healthcare workplace, and studies have shown that a positive atmosphere can reduce their incidence by increasing peer report intention. However, few studies have investigated the effect and action mech...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,452 Views
11 Pages

Influence of the Use of Wii Games on Physical Frailty Components in Institutionalized Older Adults

  • Jerónimo J. González-Bernal,
  • Maha Jahouh,
  • Josefa González-Santos,
  • Juan Mielgo-Ayuso,
  • Diego Fernández-Lázaro and
  • Raúl Soto-Cámara

Aging is a multifactorial physiological phenomenon in which cellular and molecular changes occur. These changes lead to poor locomotion, poor balance, and an increased falling risk. This study aimed to determine the impact and effectiveness of the us...

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