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Le TM, Campbell S, Andraos A, Ahlmark P, Hoang H, Isserman S, Goldzweig CL, Mays AM, Bradley K, Keller MS. Implementation of an intervention aimed at deprescribing benzodiazepines in a large US healthcare system using patient education materials: a pre/post-observational study with a control group. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080109. [PMID: 38569687 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Long-term benzodiazepine use is common despite known risks. In the original Eliminating Medications Through Patient Ownership of End Results (EMPOWER) Study set in Canada, patient education led to increased rates of benzodiazepine cessation. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of implementing an adapted EMPOWER quality improvement (QI) initiative in a US-based healthcare system. DESIGN We used a pre-post design with a non-randomised control group. SETTING A network of primary care clinics. PARTICIPANTS Patients with ≥60 days' supply of benzodiazepines in 6 months and ≥1 risk factor (≥65 years of age, a concurrent high-risk medication prescribed or a diazepam equivalent daily dose ≥10) were eligible. INTERVENTION In March 2022, we engaged 22 primary care physicians (PCPs), and 308 of their patients were mailed an educational brochure, physician letter and flyer detailing benzodiazepine risks; the control group included 4 PCPs and 291 of their patients. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY MEASURES The primary measure was benzodiazepine cessation by 9 months. We used logistic regression and a generalised estimating equations approach to control for clustering by PCP, adjusting for demographics, frailty, number of risk factors, and diagnoses of arthritis, depression, diabetes, falls, and pain. RESULTS Patients in the intervention and control groups were comparable across most covariates; however, a greater proportion of intervention patients had pain-related diagnoses and depression. By 9 months, 26% of intervention patients (81 of 308) had discontinued benzodiazepines, compared with 17% (49 of 291) of control patients. Intervention patients had 1.73 greater odds of benzodiazepine discontinuation compared with controls (95% CI: 1.09, 2.75, p=0.02). The unadjusted number needed to treat was 10.5 (95% CI: 6.30, 34.92) and the absolute risk reduction was 0.095 (95% CI: 0.03 to 0.16). CONCLUSIONS Results from this non-randomised QI initiative indicate that patient education programmes using the EMPOWER brochures have the potential to promote cessation of benzodiazepines in primary care.
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- Tammy M Le
- David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Enterprise Data Intelligence, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Enterprise Data Intelligence, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Section of Geriatrics, Division of General Internal Medicine, Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Beverly Hills, California, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Health Policy and Management, Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Wilson A, Hoang H, Crocombe L, Bridgman H, Bettiol S. Exploring the experiences and perspectives of women on oral health during pregnancy: A qualitative study in Tasmania, Australia. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2024; 52:47-58. [PMID: 37515463 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore women's oral health experiences and barriers to dental care and identify potential strategies to improve oral health during pregnancy. METHODS A qualitative descriptive study design was used. Purposively elected antepartum and postpartum women ≥18 years of age from Tasmania, Australia, were recruited using maximum variation sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and all qualitative data were analysed using an inductive thematic approach. RESULTS Fifteen women were interviewed with a mean ± SD age of 32.3 ± 4.5 years. Three key themes were generated from the data that described women's perceived changes in their oral health during pregnancy; barriers to oral health care during and after pregnancy; and perceived strategies to improve access to care. Most women acknowledged the importance of maintaining good oral health but reported a decline in their oral health status during pregnancy. Women also identified several barriers to dental care, including treatment costs, competing maternal priorities, limited oral health knowledge and negative perceptions towards dentistry. The provision of preventative oral health care by ANC providers was also limited. Community awareness, patient education resources and assessment tools could support the promotion of oral health care. Women also perceived that interprofessional collaboration between antenatal and dental providers played a key role in promoting oral health. CONCLUSION This study explored women's varied oral health experiences and perceptions during pregnancy and highlighted critical barriers and enablers to dental care. Policy-level strategies that promote interprofessional collaboration between antenatal and dental providers and expand dental care access are suggested to overcome barriers to oral health for women during pregnancy.
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- Annika Wilson
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Hoang H, Perkmann M. Physician entrepreneurship: A study of early career physicians' founding motivations and actions. Soc Sci Med 2023; 339:116393. [PMID: 37977017 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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The literature on professional socialization suggests that their training and socialization lead physicians to prioritize professionally prescribed activities over entrepreneurial activity. This leaves unexplained how and why early career physicians would engage in entrepreneurship, a behavior that many healthcare organizations now seek to encourage. To address this shortcoming, we conducted an inductive study, augmented with survey data, of UK National Health Service physicians involved in entrepreneurial projects. We detail a process of physician entrepreneurship underpinned by organizational improvement motives and identification with the organization. Entrepreneurs breached constraining roles and formed ventures which originated as intrapreneurial initiatives but shifted to individual-level resourcing. Entrepreneurial behaviors coincided with physicians' commitment to remain with the NHS albeit with adjustments to their career plans. Overall, the study suggests that physicians manage the pressure exerted by professional socialization by adapting both the kind of entrepreneurial projects and career pathways they pursue.
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- Ha Hoang
- ESSEC Business School, 3 Avenue Bernard Hirsch, Cergy Pontoise, 95021, France.
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Bui DT, Barnett T, Hoang H, Chinthammit W. Usability of Augmented Reality Technology in Situational Telementorship for Managing Clinical Scenarios: Quasi-Experimental Study. JMIR Med Educ 2023; 9:e47228. [PMID: 37782533 PMCID: PMC10580139 DOI: 10.2196/47228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Telementorship provides a way to maintain the professional skills of isolated rural health care workers. The incorporation of augmented reality (AR) technology into telementoring systems could be used to mentor health care professionals remotely under different clinical situations. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the usability of AR technology in telementorship for managing clinical scenarios in a simulation laboratory. METHODS This study used a quasi-experimental design. Experienced health professionals and novice health practitioners were recruited for the roles of mentors and mentees, respectively, and then trained in the use of the AR setup. In the experiment, each mentee wearing an AR headset was asked to respond to 4 different clinical scenarios: acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), pneumonia severe reaction to antibiotics (PSRA), and hypoglycemic emergency (HE). Their mentor used a laptop to provide remote guidance, following the treatment protocols developed for each scenario. Rating scales were used to measure the AR's usability, mentorship effectiveness, and mentees' self-confidence and skill performance. RESULTS A total of 4 mentors and 15 mentees participated in this study. Mentors and mentees were positive about using the AR technology, despite some technical issues and the time required to become familiar with the technology. The positive experience of telementorship was highlighted (mean 4.8, SD 0.414 for mentees and mean of 4.25, SD 0.5 for mentors on the 5-point Likert scale). Mentees' confidence in managing each of the 4 scenarios improved after telementoring (P=.001 for the ACS, AMI, and PSRA scenarios and P=.002 for the HE scenario). Mentees' individual skill performance rates ranged from 98% in the ACS scenario to 97% in the AMI, PSRA, and HE scenarios. CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence about the usability of AR technology in telementorship for managing clinical scenarios. The findings suggest the potential for this technology to be used to support health workers in real-world clinical environments and point to new directions of research.
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- Dung T Bui
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Human Interface Technology Laboratory, School of Information and Communication Technology, College of Sciences and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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Podubinski T, Jessup B, Obamiro K, Hoang H, Bourke L. An exploration of mental health, stress and well-being concerns among health students undertaking rural placements in Australia during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aust J Rural Health 2023; 31:914-920. [PMID: 37491797 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.13025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The emergence of COVID-19 in 2020 led to an increase in stressors for students on rural placements, but little is known about how this impacted their mental health and well-being. OBJECTIVE To explore self-reported mental health, stress and well-being concerns among allied health, nursing and medical students who completed a scheduled University Department of Rural Health (UDRH)-faciliated rural placement in Australia between February and October 2020 (n = 1066). DESIGN Cross-sectional design involving an online survey measuring mental health, stress and well-being concerns. The survey was distributed via email by the 16 UDRHs across Australia. FINDINGS A total of 42.9%, 63.8% and 41.1% of survey respondents reported concerns about their mental health, levels of stress and well-being, respectively, during the early stages of the pandemic. Multiple logistic regression models found clinical training, course progression and financial concerns were predictive of negative mental health, increased stress and reduced well-being, while feeling connected was predictive of positive mental health, reduced stress and increased well-being. DISCUSSION Universities, UDRHs and health placement sites all have a responsibility to support the mental health and well-being of students undertaking rural placements. This support needs to encompass strategies to reduce financial stress, protect learning opportunities and increase connectedness. Ensuring adequate resourcing and support for those providing rural placement opportunities will safeguard quality rural placements during times of pandemic disruption.
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- T Podubinski
- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
- Central Queensland Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Emerald, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
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Hoang H, Le Tan T. Unveiling digital transformation: Investigating technology adoption in Vietnam's food delivery industry for enhanced customer experience. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19719. [PMID: 37809594 PMCID: PMC10559001 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Digital platforms are increasingly playing a crucial role in the digital transformation process, enabling small and medium-sized enterprises to gain a competitive advantage and achieve their business objectives. This research study aims to extend the Technology Acceptance Model by incorporating the Stimulus-Organism-Reaction theory to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing satisfaction, continued intention to use, and positive electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) in the context of Food Delivery Apps (FDAs). A quantitative approach was employed, and data were collected through a survey administered to 346 FDA users. The results reveal that both Information quality and Task-technology fit have a positive impact on satisfaction and continued intention to use. Additionally, satisfaction was found to have the greatest influence on continued intention to use and positive eWOM, with information quality exerting the most significant impact on satisfaction. Furthermore, the study findings demonstrated that promotion has a significant impact on generating positive eWOM. This study makes a substantial contribution to the existing literature by providing valuable insights into the factors influencing FDA usage and their impact on satisfaction, continued intention to use, and positive eWOM. It serves as a foundation for further research in this emerging field and offers practical implications for stakeholders involved in the development, management, and utilization of FDAs.
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- Ha Hoang
- Faculty of Business Administration, The University of Danang - University of Economics, Viet Nam
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- Business Department, FPT University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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Tran HL, Mai HP, Le Thi D, Thi ND, Le Tung L, Thanh TP, Manh HT, Mau HN, Chu HH, Hoang H. The first maternal genetic study of hunter-gatherers from Vietnam. Mol Genet Genomics 2023:10.1007/s00438-023-02050-0. [PMID: 37438447 DOI: 10.1007/s00438-023-02050-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The current limitation of ancient DNA data from Vietnam led to the controversy surrounding the prehistory of people in this region. The combination of high heat and humidity damaged ancient bones that challenged the study of human evolution, especially when using DNA as study materials. So far, only 4 k years of history have been recorded despite the 65 k years of history of anatomically modern human occupations in Vietnam. Here we report, to our knowledge, the oldest mitogenomes of two hunter-gatherers from Vietnam. We extracted DNA from the femurs of two individuals aged 6.2 k cal BP from the Con Co Ngua (CCN) site in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam. This archeological site is the largest cemetery of the hunter-gatherer population in Southeast Asia (SEA) that was discovered, but their genetics have not been explored until the present. We indicated that the CCN haplotype belongs to a rare haplogroup that was not detected in any present-day Vietnamese individuals. Further matrilineal analysis on CCN mitogenomes showed a close relationship with ancient farmers and present-day populations in SEA. The mitogenomes of hunter-gatherers from Vietnam debate the "two layers" model of peopling history in SEA and provide an alternative solution for studying challenging ancient human samples from Vietnam.
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- Huyen Linh Tran
- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam
- University of Science and Technology of Hanoi, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Reynish TD, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Easpaig BNG. Kink-Oriented People and Exogenous Oppressions: Understanding Mental Health and Related Service Use in a Rural Context. J Homosex 2023; 70:1479-1502. [PMID: 35113001 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2022.2036531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Rural, kink-oriented people experience much exogenous oppression and yet related research is scarce. This study examined the risk and protective factors of kink-oriented rural Tasmanian Australians with preexisting mental health conditions and help-seeking barriers and facilitators. Participants completed either an online survey (n = 42), an interview (n = 10), or both. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistics were used to analyze the qualitative and quantitative data, respectively. Participants aged 18 to 61 were gender and sexually diverse and better educated but had more lifetime suicide attempts than the general public. Despite the increasing normalization of kink, 90.5% of participants have never seen a kink-aware mental health professional (MHP) and nearly 83.0% did not disclose to an MHP for fear of stigma or discrimination. Self-awareness, resilience, social support and kink improved participants' mental health. Tailored support from trained MHP is vital to improve the mental health of kink-oriented people in rural areas.
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- Tamara D Reynish
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Healthcare Resilience & Implement Science, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bhagat V, Hoang H, Crocombe LA, Goldberg LR. Australian nursing students' perception, knowledge, and attitude towards oral healthcare of older people and associated factors: a national cross-sectional survey. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:190. [PMID: 37277753 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01366-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The oral health of many older Australians is poor and associated with many systemic health problems. However, nurses often have a limited understanding of the importance of oral healthcare for older people. This study aimed to investigate Australian nursing students' perception, knowledge, and attitude toward providing oral healthcare for older people and associated factors. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among final year nursing students studying at accredited nursing programs using an online self-reported 49-item survey. The data were analysed using univariate and bivariate analysis (t-test, ANOVA, Spearman's correlation test). RESULTS A total of 416 final-year nursing students from 16 accredited programs in Australia completed the survey. Mean scores showed that more than half of the participants felt they lacked confidence (55%, n = 229) and had limited knowledge about oral healthcare for older people (73%, n = 304); however, their attitude towards providing such care was favourable (89%, n = 369). A positive correlation was found between students' confidence in delivering oral healthcare to older people and their perceived knowledge (r = 0.13, p < 0.01). Results revealed a statistically significant positive association between students' experience in providing oral healthcare to older people and students' perception (t = 4.52, p < 0.001), knowledge (t = 2.87, p < 0.01), and attitude (t = 2.65, p < 0.01) mean scores in such care. Nearly 60% (n = 242) of participants received education/training in oral healthcare for older people at university, but this was often for less than one hour. Around 56% (n = 233) believed that the current nursing curriculum did not prepare them to provide effective oral healthcare to older people. CONCLUSION Findings suggested a need for nursing curricula to be revised to include oral health education and clinical experience. Knowledge of evidence-based oral healthcare by nursing students may improve the quality of oral healthcare for older people.
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- Vandana Bhagat
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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Hoang H, Chau NT, Tan TL. Dataset of food delivery app users at a public university: Insights into digital transformation. Data Brief 2023; 48:109161. [PMID: 37153121 PMCID: PMC10160344 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2023.109161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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The food delivery apps (FDAs) have facilitated the connection between food service providers and consumers, enabling online ordering through smartphones and offline delivery in Vietnam. The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the food and beverage industry, accelerating the process of digital transformation and promoting sustainability through online-to-offline service. The usage of FDAs amongst consumers has exhibited a discernible escalation, primarily attributable to its ability to expedite the delivery of food in a hassle-free and convenient manner. Given the ongoing pandemic and the swift increase in demand for online food ordering services, particularly among the younger demographic, it has become imperative to comprehend the drivers that impel consumers to adopt these applications. This article aims to present a dataset pertaining to the decision-making factors that university students in Danang, Vietnam, take into account when they use FDAs and express positive feedback about them on the internet. The survey was conducted between September 2022 and January 2023 and gathered 346 usable responses. The results provide novel perspectives on the adoption of FDAs by university students, which is an emerging technology in the food and beverage sector. This dataset could be useful to various stakeholders, such as service providers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and vendors operating on these platforms, as it can help them acquire valuable insights into their customers' preferences and behavior. In addition, the dataset can serve as a basis for conducting comparative research in different universities or countries.
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- Ha Hoang
- Faculty of Business Administration, University of Economics, The University of Danang, Danang City, Vietnam
- Corresponding author.
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- School of Business IT & Logistics, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
- Faculty of Statistics and Informatics, University of Economics, The University of Danang, Danang City, Vietnam
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- Business Department, FPT University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
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Bui DT, Barnett T, Hoang H, Chinthammit W. Development of a framework to support situational tele-mentorship of rural and remote practice. Med Teach 2023; 45:642-649. [PMID: 36441667 DOI: 10.1080/0142159x.2022.2150607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Situational tele-mentorship refers to the use of technology to provide interactive, two-way communication between an advisor (the mentor) and a novice (mentee) to enhance the management of a dynamic clinical scenario in real-time.This article develops a conceptual framework to support situational tele-mentorship of healthcare professionals working in rural and remote practices by critically exploring the concept of mentorship within medical education literature and applied to healthcare professionals working in more isolated settings.The situational tele-mentorship framework consists of synchronous telecommunication technologies and the problem-solving process. The end-users of the framework are the mentor located centrally and the mentee dealing with a challenging situation at a remote location using communication technology. The problem-solving process' stages are preparation, identification, action, and evaluation. The mentor and mentee use the 5W1H model, which is a summary of the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how, applied in two-way communication.This framework provides medical teachers and clinicians with a detailed, yet concise exposition of critical elements required to implement situational tele-mentorship. Healthcare providers can also use this framework to help coordinate resources and manage stakeholders in tele-mentoring situations.
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- Dung T Bui
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Discipline of ICT, Human Interface Technology Laboratory, School of Technology, Environments and Design, College of Sciences and Engineering, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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Reynish T, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Nic Giolla Easpaig B. Psychological Distress, Resilience, and Help-Seeking Experiences of LGBTIQA+ People in Rural Australia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:2842. [PMID: 36833541 PMCID: PMC9956917 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20042842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The aims of this paper were to explore mental health, the aspects associated with psychological distress and resilience, and the help-seeking experiences of LGBTIQA+ people. This research used a mixed-method approach using a survey and semi-structured interviews. The study was conducted in rural and remote Tasmania, Australia. Sixty-six participants completed the survey, and 30 participated in interviews. Participants reported a range of mental health concerns and varied experiences of accessing care and support in rural Australia. Depression and anxiety were the most common among participants. Almost half of all participants had attempted suicide in their lifetime, and just over a fifth had self-harmed. Two-thirds of the sample had high/very high psychological distress. For respondents, lacking social support was associated with increased psychological distress and low level of resilience. Public acceptance and social support enhanced interviewees' resilience. Interviewees experienced a lack of nearby mental health professionals, were unimpeded by operating hours, and trusted mental health professionals, which impacted help seeking and mental health. The findings indicate that acceptance, access and proximity to care, and mental health professionals' cultural competence would benefit rural Tasmanian LGBTIQA+ peoples' mental health. There is a need to improve public education, improve mental health professionals' curricula, and provide inclusive and tailored mental health care.
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- Tamara Reynish
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia
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Grattidge L, Hoang H, Mond J, Lees D, Visentin D, Auckland S. Exploring Community-Based Suicide Prevention in the Context of Rural Australia: A Qualitative Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:ijerph20032644. [PMID: 36768008 PMCID: PMC9915251 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Suicide rates in rural communities are higher than in urban areas, and communities play a crucial role in suicide prevention. This study explores community-based suicide prevention using a qualitative research design. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups asked participants to explore community-based suicide prevention in the context of rural Australia. Participants recruited ((n = 37; ages 29-72, Mean = 46, SD = 9.56); female 62.2%; lived experience 48.6%) were self-identified experts, working in rural community-based suicide prevention (community services, program providers, research, and policy development) around Australia. Data were thematically analysed, identifying three themes relating to community-based suicide prevention: (i) Community led initiatives; (ii) Meeting community needs; and (iii) Programs to improve health and suicidality. Implementing community-based suicide prevention needs community-level engagement and partnerships, including with community leaders; gatekeepers; community members; people with lived experience; services; and professionals, to "get stuff done". Available resources and social capital are utilised, with co-created interventions reflecting diverse lifestyles, beliefs, norms, and cultures. The definition of "community", community needs, issues, and solutions need to be identified by communities themselves. Primarily non-clinical programs address determinants of health and suicidality and increase community awareness of suicide and its prevention, and the capacity to recognise and support people at risk. This study shows how community-based suicide prevention presents as a social innovation approach, seeing suicide as a social phenomenon, with community-based programs as the potential driver of social change, equipping communities with the "know how" to implement, monitor, and adjust community-based programs to fit community needs.
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- Laura Grattidge
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
- School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Penrith 2571, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston 7250, Australia
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Pham MH, Tran TH, Le TD, Le TL, Hoang H, Chu HH. The Complete Chloroplast Genome of An Ophiorrhiza baviensis Drake Species Reveals Its Molecular Structure, Comparative, and Phylogenetic Relationships. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:genes14010227. [PMID: 36672968 PMCID: PMC9859165 DOI: 10.3390/genes14010227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Ophiorrhiza baviensis Drake, a flowering medical plant in the Rubiaceae, exists uncertainly within the Ophiorrhiza genus' evolutionary relationships. For the first time, the whole chloroplast (cp) genome of an O. baviensis Drake species was sequenced and annotated. Our findings demonstrate that the complete cp genome of O. baviensis is 154,770 bp in size, encoding a total of 128 genes, including 87 protein-coding genes, 8 rRNAs, and 33 tRNAs. A total of 59 SSRs were screened in the studied cp genome, along with six highly variable loci, which can be applied to generate significant molecular markers for the Ophiorrhiza genus. The comparative analysis of the O. baviensis cp genome with two published others of the Ophiorrhiza genus revealed a high similarity; however, there were some notable gene rearrangements in the O. densa plastome. The maximum likelihood phylogenetic trees were constructed based on the concatenation of the rps16 gene and the trnL-trnF intergenic spacer sequence, indicating a close relationship between the studied O. baviensis and other Ophiorrhiza. This study will provide a theoretical molecular basis for identifying O. baviensis Drake, as well as species of the Ophiorrhiza genus, and contribute to shedding light on the chloroplast genome evolution of Rubiaceae.
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- Mai Huong Pham
- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology (VAST), Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Faculty of Biotechnology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
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Shrestha A, Hoang H, Gardner S, Pradhan A, Crocombe L. Prevalence of Cleft Lip and Palate in the Developing Countries of Asia and Africa: A Review. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2022. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v42i2.44296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Introduction: The objective of this paper is to review the literature on the incidence of cleft lip and palate (CLP) in the developing countries of Asia and Africa. The existing literature tends to focus on developed countries and there is lack of research in developing countries.
Methods: The studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed and data extracted. There were 20 studies done in Asian and African countries which were included.
Results: The incidence of CLP in Asian countries is markedly greater than in African countries. Most studies report a male predominance in CLPs and a female predominance in cleft palates. The male dominance is seen more than other developing countries which is consistent with other Asian countries and the same has been found in African countries. In the Nepalese study, females were slightly more affected than males among all clefts. The incidence or prevalence in the frequency and types of malformations of CLP in developing countries has been provided.
Conclusions: The review underlines the need for an aggressive approach to prevent and control CLP in patients in developing countries.
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Pham HM, Le DT, Le LT, Chu PTM, Tran LH, Pham TT, Nguyen HM, Luu TT, Hoang H, Chu HH. A highly quality genome sequence of Penicillium oxalicum species isolated from the root of Ixora chinensis in Vietnam. G3 (Bethesda) 2022; 13:6858938. [PMID: 36454044 PMCID: PMC9911084 DOI: 10.1093/g3journal/jkac300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Penicillium oxalicum has been reported as a multienzyme-producing fungus and is widely used in industry due to great potential for cellulase release. Until now, there are only 10 available genome assemblies of P. oxalicum species deposited in the GenBank database. In this study, the genome of the I1R1 strain isolated from the root of Ixora chinensis was completely sequenced by Pacbio Sequel sequencing technology, assembled into 8 chromosomes with the genome size of 30.8 Mb, as well as a mitogenome of 26 kb. The structural and functional analyses of the I1R1 genome revealed gene model annotations encoding an enzyme set involved in significant metabolic processes, along with cytochrome P450s and secondary metabolite biosynthesis. The comparative analysis of the P. oxalicum species based on orthology and gene family duplications indicated their large and closed pan-genome of 9,500 orthologous groups. This is valuable data for future phylogenetic and population genomics studies.
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- Huong Mai Pham
- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi 10072, Vietnam
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- Corresponding authors: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 10072, Vietnam.
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Nguyen NN, Hoang TL, Nguyen TH, Le PT, Nguyen CH, Tran VV, Chu HH, Hoang H. The mitochondrial DNA HVI and HVII sequences and haplogroup distribution in a population sample from Vietnam. Ann Hum Biol 2022; 49:367-371. [PMID: 36437685 DOI: 10.1080/03014460.2022.2152488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has been used in forensics and requires well-established population databases for statistical interpretations. However, high-quality mtDNA data from Vietnamese population samples have been limited. AIM To examine the mtDNA sequences and haplogroup compositions of a Vietnamese population to provide an mtDNA dataset that can further be used to construct a Vietnamese-specific reference database. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A total of 173 Vietnamese individuals were analysed for two hypervariable regions (HVI and HVII) of mtDNA. Forensic parameters were calculated and haplogroup assignment was performed based on the resulting mtDNA haplotypes. Genetic relationships between the Vietnamese and other Asian populations were investigated through principal component analysis (PCA) and pairwise Fst. RESULTS The Vietnamese population sample consisted of 145 different haplotypes with a random match probability of 0.96%, a power of discrimination of 0.9904, and a haplotype diversity of 0.9962. The samples were assigned to 83 haplogroups that were commonly reported in Asia. PCA and pairwise Fst revealed close relationships of the Vietnamese population with other Asian populations, especially with populations in proximity. CONCLUSION The results from this study can contribute to the current genetic information content as a supplementary mtDNA reference dataset for forensic investigations and phylogenetic research.
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- Nam Ngoc Nguyen
- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Forensic Science, People's Police Academy, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.,National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Reynish TD, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Nic Giolla Easpaig B. Mental health and related service use by sex workers in rural and remote Australia: 'there's a lot of stigma in society'. Cult Health Sex 2022; 24:1603-1618. [PMID: 34704889 DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2021.1985616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Sex workers experience risk and protective factors that affect their psychological well-being, yet little is known about sex workers' mental health and their experiences with related services in rural and remote Tasmania, Australia. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six current or former sex workers with pre-existing mental health problems, and thematic analysis was used to identify their experiences with mental health and related care. Generally, sex work does not contribute to participants' mental health concerns; rather, social exclusion and systemic issues cause psychological harm. Ineffective mental health professionals and the lack of tailored or culturally competent support serve as barriers to care. Significantly, widespread stigma was both a risk factor to participants' mental health and a barrier to help seeking and resulted in isolation and identity concealment. Resilience, self-awareness and social inclusion reduce the psychological impact of exogenous oppression and encourage help seeking. The decriminalisation of sex work could improve sex worker mental health and reduce stigma by normalising sex work.
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- Tamara D Reynish
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Sheepway L, Jessup B, Podubinski T, Heaney S, Bailie J, Hoang H, Bourke L. A qualitative exploration of health student perspectives of rural and remote placements during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Aust J Rural Health 2022; 31:294-307. [PMID: 36444653 PMCID: PMC9878096 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore health student perspectives of rural and remote placements during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. SETTING Australia. PARTICIPANTS Allied health, nursing and medical students with a planned rural or remote placement between February and October 2020. DESIGN Semi-structured interviews (n = 29) with data thematically analysed. RESULTS Five main themes emerged from student experiences: (1) 'Do we go? Don't we go? Like how much risk is involved?' related to student concerns regarding acquiring and transmitting COVID-19 on placement; (2) 'We are sort of just standing at the door trying to watch' encompassed student perceptions of missed clinical learning opportunities in response to health and safety measures related to COVID-19; (3) 'I, as a student, sort of fell under the radar' related to student perceptions of suboptimal supervision; (4) 'It was a bit more difficult to engage with that wider community' recognised student feelings of social disconnection and their lack of opportunity for community immersion; and (5) 'We felt like we got something that is more than we expected' emerged from student reflections on training during the pandemic and alternative placements (virtual, simulated and non-clinical) that exceeded expectations for learning. CONCLUSIONS Although most students were willing and able to undertake their rural or remote placement in some form during the early stages of the pandemic and identified unanticipated learning benefits, students recognised lost opportunities to build clinical skills, become culturally aware and connect with rural communities. It remains unknown how these rural and remote placement experiences will impact rural intention and in turn, rural workforce development.
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- Lyndal Sheepway
- La Trobe Rural Health SchoolLa Trobe UniversityWodongaVictoriaAustralia
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- Centre for Rural HealthThe University of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Department of Rural HealthThe University of MelbourneSheppartonVictoriaAustralia
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- The University of Newcastle Department of Rural HealthThe University of NewcastlePort MacquarieNew South WalesAustralia
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- University Centre for Rural HealthThe University of SydneyLismoreNew South WalesAustralia
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- Centre for Rural HealthThe University of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Department of Rural HealthThe University of MelbourneSheppartonVictoriaAustralia
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Bhagat V, Hoang H, Crocombe LA, Goldberg LR. Perspectives of Australian nursing educators on the preparation of nursing students for the care of older people's oral health. AUST J ADV NURS 2022. [DOI: 10.37464/2020.393.813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cox T, Mond J, Hoang H. ‘We’re also healers’: Elders leading the way in Aboriginal community healing. Aust J Prim Health 2022; 28:283-288. [PMID: 35638114 DOI: 10.1071/py21289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The impact of colonisation, dispossession and marginalisation on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples (hereafter respectfully referred to as Aboriginal people) is well documented. Aboriginal people continue to practice traditional healing, and in recent years have initiated numerous community-based healing programs around Australia. The Closing the Gap policy has also resulted in numerous community health programs. Despite these program and policy responses, Aboriginal people continue to experience persistent health disparities. The role of Aboriginal Elders in shaping Aboriginal health has yet to be a focus of research attention. This paper reports on a study that examined the contributions of Elders to the healing of Aboriginal people in a remote Tasmanian community. METHODS Our co-designed participatory action research methodology was undertaken with eight community Elders. RESULTS Analysis of qualitative data derived through interviews and yarning circle discussions revealed an emerging theme of community healing; with Elders undertaking a suite of therapeutic practices, and promoting cultural values to strengthen Aboriginal identity, community cohesion and connections to Country. The Elders identified healing as an essential process in response to intergenerational trauma, racism and marginalisation. CONCLUSIONS The findings inform policy stakeholders to consider the wisdom and voice of Elders in addressing Aboriginal community healing.
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- Terrance Cox
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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Reynish T, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Nic Giolla Easpaig B. Barriers and enablers to mental health help seeking of sexual, gender, and erotic minorities: A systematic literature review. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2022.2036666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Tamara Reynish
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Healthcare Resilience & Implement Science, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Goldberg LR, Baldock D, Cox T, Hoang H, Cross M, Price AD. Aboriginal Women Learning on Country: Lessons for Educators. Front Public Health 2022; 10:786434. [PMID: 35433617 PMCID: PMC9010380 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.786434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction This paper details the journey of eight Aboriginal women from Circular Head, a rural and remote area of North-West Tasmania, as they undertook an innovative 2-year program of tertiary studies in dementia to address a documented community need. The Chief Executive Officer of the Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) had identified difficulties being experienced by older members of the community. These difficulties included changes in behavior, memory, and communication, with profound consequences on social engagement and care needs from both individual and community perspectives. The community wished to know if a combined vocational and university program, completed on Country and in community, could serve as a culturally safe education pathway to empower Aboriginal members of a rural and remote area in providing community health and dementia education and care. Methods The nationally funded program included a year-long face-to-face vocational Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community) on Country, including within-community experience with adults with dementia. This face-to-face learning was combined with online study in the award-winning Bachelor of Dementia care offered by the University of Tasmania. Students received a PhD level stipend to support them in their studies and were guided by an Elder from their community. Results All students completed their Certificate III. The number of units they completed toward the eight required for their Diploma of Dementia Care varied. Emergent themes from students' reflections were holistic and relational, highlighting achievements and challenges, the importance of on Country individual connections and community support, and the value of their current and future contributions to the community. Data from this mixed methods approach documented the impact of the innovative coupling of authentic, culturally appropriate experiential learning with broad and deep academic knowledge about dementia and evidence-based care. Conclusions This program provided students with a work-related qualification embedded within a university education and increased the capacity and capability of this Aboriginal community to provide care for its members with dementia, a documented concern. The combination of vocational learning on Country with online university study established a pathway to improve students' access to and success in higher education and the professional workforce. This assisted in counteracting the negative influences of racism, stigma, rurality, and socio-economic marginalization on educational opportunity for Aboriginal people. Data showed the need for flexibility with this learning journey, and the strengths and resilience of these women as they learned.
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- Lynette R Goldberg
- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation, Smithton, TAS, Australia
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- Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation, Smithton, TAS, Australia.,Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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Dung Pham P, Luc Hoang T, Tra Le K, Thi Le P, Ngoc Nguyen N, Linh Tran H, Hung Nguyen M, Minh Tran D, Hoang H. The first data of allele frequencies for 23 autosomal STRs in the Ede ethnic group in Vietnam. Leg Med (Tokyo) 2022; 57:102072. [DOI: 10.1016/j.legalmed.2022.102072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cox T, Hoang H, Mond J, Cross M. Closing the Gap in Aboriginal health disparities: is there a place for Elders in the neoliberal agenda? AUST HEALTH REV 2022; 46:173-177. [PMID: 34809745 DOI: 10.1071/ah21098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective In light of concerns surrounding neoliberal government approaches to addressing Aboriginal disadvantage, this project examined how Elders consider the Closing the Gap programs for improving community health outcomes. Methods A participatory action research project was undertaken in collaboration with eight Elders from a remote Aboriginal community in Australia's island state of Tasmania. The findings emerged from thematic analysis of individual interviews and yarning circles. Results The Closing the Gap programs were seen by Elders as having instrumental value for addressing Aboriginal community disadvantage. However, the programs also represented a source of ongoing dependency that threatened to undermine the community's autonomy, self-determination and cultural foundations. The findings emerged to represent Elders attempting to reconcile this tension by embedding the programs with cultural values or promoting culture separately from the programs. Ultimately, the Elders saw culture as the core business of community well-being and effective program delivery. Conclusion The findings are reflective of tensions that arise when neoliberal policies are imposed on Aboriginal ways of knowing, being and doing. The Elders premised cultural well-being as the key determinant of Aboriginal community health. What is known about the topic? Closing the Gap represents successive neoliberal policy responses of Australian governments to address ongoing Aboriginal disadvantage. What does this paper add? Closing the Gap programs were recognised by Aboriginal Elders for providing the community with improved services, but also a threat to the community's cultural foundations and self-determination. The findings illustrate ongoing tensions between neoliberal principles and Aboriginal cultural values. What are the implications for practitioners? More effective Closing the Gap approaches require greater collaboration between policy stakeholders and community Elders.
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- Terrance Cox
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Locked Bag 1322, Launceston, Tas. 7250, Australia
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Jessup B, Hoang H, Podubinski T, Obamiro K, Bourke L, Hellwege B, Jatrana S, Heaney S, Farthing A, Sheepway L, Rasiah R. 'I can't go, I can't afford it': Financial concern amongst health students undertaking rural and remote placements during COVID-19. Aust J Rural Health 2022; 30:238-251. [PMID: 35229400 PMCID: PMC9111257 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded during 2020, widespread financial uncertainty emerged amongst university students across the globe. What is not yet clear is how Australian health students were financially impacted during the initial stages of the pandemic and whether this influenced their ability to undertake planned rural or remote placements. OBJECTIVE To examine (a) financial concern amongst health students during COVID-19, (b) the financial implications of changes to planned rural or remote placements and (c) the impact of these factors on students' ability to undertake placements during the pandemic. DESIGN Mixed-methods design involving an online survey (n = 1210) and semi-structured interviews (n = 29). Nursing, medical and allied health students with a planned University Department of Rural Health-facilitated rural or remote placement between February and October 2020 were invited to participate. FINDINGS 54.6% of surveyed students reported financial concern during COVID-19. Financial concern correlated with both changes in financial position and employment, with 36.6% of students reporting a reduction in income and 43.1% of students reporting a reduction in, or cessation of regular employment. Placement changes yielded a range of financial implications. Cancelled placements saved some students travel and accommodation costs, but left others out of pocket if these expenses were prepaid. Placements that went ahead often incurred increased accommodation costs due to limited availability. Financial concern and/or financial implications of placement changes ultimately prevented some students from undertaking their rural or remote placement as planned. DISCUSSION Many nursing, allied health and medical students expressed financial concern during COVID-19, associated with a loss of regular employment and income. Placement changes also presented unforeseen financial burden for students. These factors ultimately prevented some students from undertaking their planned rural or remote placement. CONCLUSION Universities need to consider how best to align financially burdensome placements with the personal circumstances of students during periods of economic uncertainty.
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- Belinda Jessup
- Centre for Rural HealthThe University of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Centre for Rural HealthThe University of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Department of Rural HealthThe University of MelbourneSheppartonVictoriaAustralia
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- Centre for Rural HealthThe University of TasmaniaLauncestonTasmaniaAustralia
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- Department of Rural HealthThe University of MelbourneSheppartonVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of Rural HealthThe University of MelbourneSheppartonVictoriaAustralia
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- JCU Murtupini Centre for Rural and Remote HealthJames Cook UniversityMount IsaQueenslandAustralia
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- The University of Newcastle Department of Rural HealthThe University of NewcastlePort MacquarieNew South WalesAustralia
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- Centre for Remote HealthFlinders UniversityAlice SpringsNorthern TerritoryAustralia
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- La Trobe Rural Health SchoolLa Trobe UniversityWodongaVictoriaAustralia
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural HealthThe University of Western AustraliaKarrathaWestern AustraliaAustralia
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Bui DT, Barnett T, Hoang H, Chinthammit W. Usability of augmented reality technology in tele-mentorship for managing clinical scenarios-A study protocol. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266255. [PMID: 35358249 PMCID: PMC8970358 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tele-mentorship is considered to offer a solution to training and providing professional assistance at a distance. Tele-mentoring is a method in which a mentor interactively guides a mentee at a different geographic location in real time using a technological communication device. During a healthcare procedure, tele-mentoring can support a medical expert, remote from the treatment site, to guide a less-experienced practitioner at a different geographic location. Augmented Reality (AR) technology has been incorporated in tele-mentoring systems in healthcare environments globally. However, evidence is absent about the usability of AR technology in tele-mentoring clinical healthcare professionals in managing clinical scenarios. AIM This study aims to evaluate the usability of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in tele-mentorship for managing clinical scenarios. METHODS This study uses a quasi-experimental design. Four experienced health professionals and a minimum of twelve novice health practitioners will be recruited for the roles of mentors and mentees, respectively. In the experiment, each mentee wearing the AR headset performs a maximum of four different clinical scenarios in a simulated learning environment. A mentor who stays in a separate room and uses a laptop will provide the mentee remote instruction and guidance following the standard protocols for the treatment proposed for each scenario. The scenarios of Acute Coronary Syndrome, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Pneumonia Severe Reaction to Antibiotics, and Hypoglycaemic Emergency are selected, and the corresponding clinical management protocols developed. Outcome measures include the mentors and mentees' perception of the AR's usability, mentorship effectiveness, and the mentees' self-confidence and skill performance. ETHICS The protocol was approved by the Tasmania Health and Medical Human Research Ethics Committee (Project ID: 23343). The complete pre-registration of our study can be found at https://osf.io/q8c3u/.
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- Dung T. Bui
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Human Interface Technology Laboratory, School of Information and Communications Technology, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Wilson A, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Crocombe L, Bettiol S. Clinical practice guidelines and consensus statements for antenatal oral healthcare: An assessment of their methodological quality and content of recommendations. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263444. [PMID: 35113944 PMCID: PMC8812839 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To review the content of recommendations within antenatal oral healthcare guidance documents and appraise the quality of their methodology to inform areas of development, clinical practice, and research focus. METHOD A systematic search of five electronic databases, Google search engine, and databases from relevant professional and guideline development groups published in English, developed countries, and between 2010 and 2020 was undertaken to identify guidance documents related to antenatal oral healthcare. Quality of documents was appraised using the Appraisal of Guidelines Research and Evaluation II tool, and a 3-step quality cut-off value was used. Inductive thematic analysis was employed to categories discreet recommendations into themes. RESULTS Six guidelines and one consensus statement were analysed. Two documents developed within Australia scored ≥60% across five of the six domains of the quality appraisal tool and were recommended for use. Four documents (developed in the United States and Canada) were recommended for use with modifications, whilst one document (developed in Europe) was not recommended. A total of 98 discreet recommendations were identified and demonstrated considerable unanimity but differed in scope and level of information. The main content and number of recommendations were inductively categorised within the following clinical practice points: risk factor assessments (n = 2), screening and assessment (n = 10), pre-pregnancy care (referral, n = 1), antenatal care (health education and advice, n = 14; management of nausea and vomiting, n = 7; referral, n = 2), postnatal care (health education and advice, n = 1; anticipatory guidance, n = 6), documentation (n = 4), coordinated care (n = 4), capacity building (n = 6), and community engagement (n = 1). CONCLUSION The methodological rigour of included guidance documents revealed areas of strengths and limitations and posit areas for improvement. Further research could centre on adapting antenatal oral healthcare guidelines and consensus statements to local contexts. More high-quality studies examining interventions within antenatal oral healthcare are needed to support the development of recommendations.
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- Annika Wilson
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Dentistry & Oral Health, Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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- Tasmanian School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Hoang H, Jessup B, Obamiro K, Bourke L, Hellwege B, Podubinski T, Heaney S, Sheepway L, Farthing A, Rasiah R, Fitzroy R, Jatrana S, Argus G, Knight S. Impact of COVID-19 on rural and remote student placements in Australia: A national study. Aust J Rural Health 2022; 30:197-207. [PMID: 35103353 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate students' perceptions of the impact of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on rural and remote placements facilitated by 16 University Departments of Rural Health in Australia in 2020. DESIGN A mixed-method design comprising an online survey and semi-structured interviews. SETTING Australia. PARTICIPANTS Allied health, nursing and medical students with a planned University Departments of Rural Health-facilitated rural or remote placement between February and October 2020. INTERVENTION A planned rural or remote placement in 2020 facilitated by a University Departments of Rural Health, regardless of placement outcome. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Questionnaire included placement outcome (completed or not), discipline of study (nursing, allied health, medicine), and Likert measures of impact to placement (including supervision, placement tasks, location, accommodation, client contact and student learning) and placement experience (overall, support, supervision, university support). Semi-structured interviews asked about placement planning, outcome, decisions, experience and student perceptions. RESULTS While coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 reportedly impacted on the majority of planned placements, most students (80%) were able to complete their University Departments of Rural Health-facilitated placement in some form and were satisfied with their placement experience. Common placement changes included changes to tasks, setting, supervisors and location. Allied health students were significantly more likely to indicate that their placement had been impacted and also felt more supported by supervisors and universities than nursing students. Interview participants expressed concerns regarding the potential impact of cancelled and adapted placements on graduation and future employment. CONCLUSIONS The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 pandemic was reported to impact the majority of University Departments of Rural Health-facilitated rural and remote placements in 2020. Fortunately, most students were able to continue to undertake a rural or remote placement in some form and were largely satisfied with their placement experience. Students were concerned about their lack of clinical learning and graduating on time with adequate clinical competence.
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- Ha Hoang
- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, The University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS, Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, The University of Melbourne, Shepparton, Vic., Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
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- La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Wodonga, Vic., Australia
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- Centre for Remote Health, Flinders University, Alice Springs, NT, Australia
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- Western Australian Centre for Rural Health, The University of Western Australia, Karratha, WA, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney, Lismore, NSW, Australia
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- JCU Murtupini Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Mount Isa, QLD, Australia
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- Southern Queensland Rural Health, Cranley, QLD, Australia
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- JCU Murtupini Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University, Mount Isa, QLD, Australia
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Bindal P, Barnett A, Hoang H, Mishra VK. Risk factors of oral health related quality of life: An evidence from Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Alzheimers Dement 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/alz.054721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Newnham TAS Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania Newnham TAS Australia
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Tran LH, Chu PTM, Nguyen TH, La HV, Nguyen HTH, Tran HT, Nguyen HM, Hoang H, Chu HH. Genetic structure and population connection of two Bouyei populations in northern Vietnam based on short tandem repeat analysis. Am J Hum Biol 2021; 34:e23702. [PMID: 34784439 DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.23702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Genetic characteristics were investigated based on short tandem repeat (STR) data to assess the relationship between two Vietnamese Bouyei populations in Vietnam. METHODS We collected hair and buccal swab samples from two separate Bouyei populations in the mountainous region of Northern Vietnam, which are the Bo Y in Ha Giang Province and the Tu Di in Lao Cai Province. The study included data of 23 autosomal and 27 Y-chromosome STRs loci of 96 unrelated participants from a total Vietnamese Bouyei population of under 3300 individuals. RESULTS The results showed that these STR markers are valuable for differentiation of individuals and human genetic studies in Vietnamese Bouyei populations. Genetic analysis indicated that Tu Di and Bo Y people were from the same Bouyei population in China. CONCLUSIONS The results supported the official historical records of the region and the classification of the Vietnamese government. Furthermore, the genetic data provided in this study will be helpful in investigating the genetic genealogy evolution and settlement or migration patterns of the Bouyei populations in Vietnam.
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- Linh Huyen Tran
- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Vinh Phuc, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam.,Centre of DNA Identification, IBT, VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology (IBT), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Terry D, Phan H, Peck B, Hills D, Kirschbaum M, Bishop J, Obamiro K, Hoang H, Nguyen H, Baker E, Schmitz D. Correction to: Factors contributing to the recruitment and retention of rural pharmacist workforce: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1238. [PMID: 34781937 PMCID: PMC8594180 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07175-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- Daniel Terry
- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria, Australia.
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.,Pharmacy Board of Australia, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Center for Health Policy, Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA
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Cox T, Hoang H, Mond J, Cross M. 'It all comes back to community!': A qualitative study of Aboriginal Elders promoting cultural well-being. Aust J Rural Health 2021; 29:909-917. [PMID: 34757629 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine Australian Aboriginal Elders' (Elders) views on their contributions to and their potential to contribute to the well-being of their community. DESIGN Participatory action research methodology was employed. Data collection methods included yarning interviews and group circle discussions. Data were thematically analysed. SETTING The project was undertaken in collaboration with Elders from a discrete Aboriginal community in rural/remote Tasmania, an island state in southern Australia. PARTICIPANTS Twelve Aboriginal community Elders. INTERVENTION N/A. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES N/A. RESULTS Elders were promoting cultural well-being through interconnected themes of mentoring, cultural healing and seeking balance between health services and the community's cultural foundation. Cultural values, identity, community cohesion and connections to country were further embedded in these themes. CONCLUSION The study findings draw attention to the age-old wisdom of Aboriginal Elders, who actively promote cultural well-being as a main determinant of community health.
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- Terrance Cox
- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Terry D, Phan H, Peck B, Hills D, Kirschbaum M, Bishop J, Obamiro K, Hoang H, Nguyen H, Baker E, Schmitz D. Factors contributing to the recruitment and retention of rural pharmacist workforce: a systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1052. [PMID: 34610827 PMCID: PMC8493699 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07072-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recruiting and retaining medical, nursing, and allied health professionals in rural and remote areas is a worldwide challenge, compromising continuity of care and population health outcomes in these locations. Specifically, pharmacists play an essential and accessible frontline healthcare role, and are often the first point of contact for health concerns. Despite several incentives, there remains a maldistribution and undersupply of pharmacists in rural and remote areas across many parts of the world. Although current systematic reviews have focussed on factors affecting pharmacists' retention generally, literature specifically focused on rural pharmacist workforce in a global context remains limited. The aim of this systematic review is to identify factors associated with recruitment and retention of the pharmacist workforce in rural and remote settings. Better understanding of these contributors will inform more effective interventional strategies to resolve pharmacist workforce shortages. METHODS A systematic search of primary studies was conducted in online databases, including Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science and PsycINFO, and by hand-searching of reference lists. Eligible studies were identified based on predefined inclusion/exclusion criteria and methodological quality criteria, utilising the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) and Good Reporting of A Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) checklists. RESULTS The final review included 13 studies, with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research design. Study-specific factors associated with recruitment and retention of pharmacists in rural practice were identified and grouped into five main themes: geographic and family-related, economic and resources, scope of practice or skills development, the practice environment, and community and practice support factors. CONCLUSIONS The results provide critical insights into the complexities of rural recruitment and retention of pharmacists and confirms the need for flexible yet multifaceted responses to overcoming rural pharmacist workforce challenges. Overall, the results provide an opportunity for rural communities and health services to better identify key strengths and challenges unique to the rural and remote pharmacist workforce that may be augmented to guide more focussed recruitment and retention endeavours.
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- Daniel Terry
- School Health, Federation University, PO Box 663, Mt Helen, Victoria Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria Ballarat, Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University, Victoria Ballarat, Australia
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- School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
- Pharmacy Board of Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Western Alliance, Warrnambool, Victoria Australia
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia
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- Center for Health Policy, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA
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- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria Ballarat, Australia
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- School of Health, Federation University Australia, Victoria Ballarat, Australia
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Quach NT, Vu THN, Nguyen NA, Nguyen VT, Bui TL, Ky SC, Le TL, Hoang H, Ngo CC, Le TTM, Nguyen TN, Chu HH, Phi QT. Phenotypic features and analysis of genes supporting probiotic action unravel underlying perspectives of Bacillus velezensis VTX9 as a potential feed additive for swine. ANN MICROBIOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1186/s13213-021-01646-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose
To date, a total of 13 probiotic Bacillus species are considered as a Generally Recognized as Safe organism (GRAS) approved by the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), which are used for food and feed additives. However, Bacillus velezensis is not considered as a probiotic candidate in swine farming due to a lack of genetic basis of probiotic action-related traits. Therefore, the present study was undertaken to exploit the genetic basis underlying the probiotic traits of B. velezensis VTX9.
Methods
The genome sequencing of B. velezensis VTX9 was performed on a PacBio Sequel platform. The probiotic properties including biosafety, antioxidative capacity, and riboflavin and exopolysaccharide production were evaluated by using genotypic and phenotypic analysis. The secondary metabolite potentials were also predicted.
Results
Strain VTX9 isolated from swine feces proved some probiotic properties including resistance to 3 mM H2O2, 0.6 mM bile salt, low pH, and antipathogenic activity. The complete genome of B. velezensis VTX9 consists of a 3,985,800 bp chromosome that housed 3736 protein-coding genes and 5 plasmids with the size ranging from 7261 to 20,007 bp. Genome analysis revealed no functional genes encoding enterotoxins and transferable antibiotic resistance, which confirmed the safety of VTX9. A total of 82 genes involved in gastrointestinal stress tolerance were predicted, which has not been reported previously. The maximum production of riboflavin reached 769 ± 7.5 ng/ml in LB medium after 72 h, which was in agreement with the complete de novo riboflavin biosynthetic pathway exploited for the first time in the B. velezensis genome. Antagonistic activity against pathogenic bacteria was attributed to 10 secondary metabolites clusters. The presence of a large gene cluster involved in biosynthesis of exopolysaccharides underscored further the adhesion and biofilm-forming capabilities of VTX9 in swine intestines.
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Our results revealed for the first time that B. velezensis VTX9 has the potential to be a probiotic candidate. The information provided here on the genome of B. velezensis VTX9 opens new opportunities for using B. velezensis as a feed additive for swine farming in the future.
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Pham NS, Tran HL, Nguyen THT, Nguyen VH, Hoang H, Tung QN, Phi QT. The First Autosomal STR Population Data of Kinh Ethinic Group in Vietnam by Using Massively Parallel Sequencing. RUSS J GENET+ 2021. [DOI: 10.1134/s102279542108010x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Vu NTH, Quach TN, Dao XTT, Le HT, Le CP, Nguyen LT, Le LT, Ngo CC, Hoang H, Chu HH, Phi QT. A genomic perspective on the potential of termite-associated Cellulosimicrobium cellulans MP1 as producer of plant biomass-acting enzymes and exopolysaccharides. PeerJ 2021; 9:e11839. [PMID: 34395081 PMCID: PMC8325422 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.11839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Lignocellulose is a renewable and enormous biomass resource, which can be degraded efficiently by a range of cocktails of carbohydrate-active enzymes secreted by termite gut symbiotic bacteria. There is an urgent need to find enzymes with novel characteristics for improving the conversion processes in the production of lignocellulosic-based products. Although various studies dedicated to the genus Cellulosimicrobium as gut symbiont, genetic potential related to plant biomass-acting enzymes and exopolysaccharides production has been fully untapped to date. Methods The cellulolytic bacterial strain MP1 was isolated from termite guts and identified to the species level by phenotypic, phylogenetic, and genomic analysis. To further explore genes related to cellulose and hemicellulose degradation, the draft genome of strain MP1 was obtained by using whole-genome sequencing, assembly, and annotation through the Illumina platform. Lignocellulose degrading enzymes and levan production in the liquid medium were also examined to shed light on bacterial activities. Results Among 65 isolates obtained, the strain MP1 was the most efficient cellulase producer with cellulase activity of 0.65 ± 0.02 IU/ml. The whole genome analysis depicted that strain MP1 consists of a circular chromosome that contained 4,580,223 bp with an average GC content of 73.9%. The genome comprises 23 contigs including 67 rRNA genes, three tRNA genes, a single tmRNA gene, and 4,046 protein-coding sequences. In support of the phenotypic identification, the 16S rRNA gene sequence, average nucleotide identity, and whole-genome-based taxonomic analysis demonstrated that the strain MP1 belongs to the species Cellulosimicrobium cellulans. A total of 30 genes related to the degradation of cellulases and hemicellulases were identified in the C. cellulans MP1 genome. Of note, the presence of sacC1-levB-sacC2-ls operon responsible for levan and levan-type fructooligosaccharides biosynthesis was detected in strain MP1 genome, but not with closely related C. cellulans strains, proving this strain to be a potential candidate for further studies. Endoglucanases, exoglucanases, and xylanase were achieved by using cheaply available agro-residues such as rice bran and sugar cane bagasse. The maximum levan production by C. cellulans MP1 was 14.8 ± 1.2 g/l after 20 h of cultivation in media containing 200 g/l sucrose. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the first genome-based analysis of a Cellulosimicrobium species which focuses on lignocellulosic enzymes and levan biosynthesis, illustrating that the C. cellulans MP1 has a great potential to be an efficient platform for basic research and industrial exploitation.
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- Nguyen Thi-Hanh Vu
- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Vinh University, Vinh, Vietnam
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- School of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ta MTA, Nguyen NN, Tran DM, Nguyen TH, Vu TA, Le DT, Le PT, Do TTH, Hoang H, Chu HH. Massively parallel sequencing of human skeletal remains in Vietnam using the precision ID mtDNA control region panel on the Ion S5™ system. Int J Legal Med 2021; 135:2285-2294. [PMID: 34196785 DOI: 10.1007/s00414-021-02649-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis using Sanger sequencing has been a routine practice for the identification of human skeletal remains. However, this process is usually challenging since DNA from the remains is highly degraded and at low concentration. Recently, the advent and implementation of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) have been offered the ability to improve mtDNA sequence data for forensic analysis. To assess the utility of the Ion S5™ system - an MPS platform for mtDNA analysis in challenging samples, we sequenced the mitochondrial control region of 52 age-old skeletal remains. Using the Precision ID mtDNA Control Region Panel, 50 full and two partial control region haplotypes at relatively high mean coverage of 2494 × were achieved for variant calling. Further variant analysis at 10% threshold for point heteroplasmy showed high degradation degree in terms of DNA damage in our bone samples. A higher point heteroplasmy threshold of 20% was required to diminish most of background noise caused by the damage. The results from this study indicated the potential application of the Ion S5™ system in sequencing degraded samples in Vietnam and provided valuable data sources for forensic analyses in the future.
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- May Thi Anh Ta
- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Centre for DNA Identification, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.,National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- National Key Laboratory of Gene Technology, Institute of Biotechnology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam. .,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Hamrah MS, Hoang H, Mond J, Pahlavanzade B, Charkazi A, Auckland S. Occurrence and correlates of depressive symptoms among the resettled Afghan refugees in a regional area of Australia. Early Interv Psychiatry 2021; 15:463-470. [PMID: 32243096 DOI: 10.1111/eip.12957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AIMS Refugees and asylum seekers are at high risk of mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Elucidating the occurrence and correlates of these problems in specific resettled refugee populations may be helpful in informing tailored prevention and health promotion programs. We sought to elucidate the occurrence and correlates of depressive symptoms among Afghan refugees resettled in Launceston, a regional town of Australia. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 66 resettled Afghan refugees residing in Launceston in April 2019. We used the Hopkins symptoms checklist (HSCL-25) and the post migration living difficulties scale (PMLD) to measure depression symptoms and post-migration variables, respectively. Demographic characteristics and levels of physical activity were also assessed. Multivariate analysis was used to examine factors associated with depressive symptoms. RESULTS High levels of depressive symptoms were reported by 21.2% of participants (95% CI: 12.1%-33.0%) and were more common among female participants (41.2%, 95% CI: 18.4%-67.1%) than male participants (14.3%, 95% CI: 5.9%-27.2%). Isolation (loneliness, being or feeling alone) (OR = 19.5, 95% CI: 1.9-203.5) and physical inactivity (OR = 9.2, 95% CI: 1.8-45.8) were the only variables independently associated with depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Depressive symptoms were common among Afghan refugees living in Launceston, particularly women, and were associated with isolation and physical inactivity. Hence these factors might usefully be targeted in local health promotion and prevention programs.
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- Mohammad Shoaib Hamrah
- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, Australia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Environmental Health Research Center, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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Wilson A, Hoang H, Barnett T. Barriers and enablers to skill-mix in the oral health workforce: A systematic review. Community Dent Health 2021; 38:89-99. [PMID: 33507647 DOI: 10.1922/cdh_00028-2019wilson11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In dentistry, the term "skill-mix" is used to describe the combinations of dentists and dental care professionals in delivering activities that are commonly established by their level of education, training and scope of practice. However, the literature has indicated an under-utilisation of skill-mix in the oral health care team. Further work is required to understand the poor uptake of skill-mix in oral health care and what could be done to address this issue. OBJECTIVE To identify and synthesise the available evidence on the barriers and enablers to skill-mix in the oral health workforce using a macro-, meso- and micro-level framework. MATERIALS AND METHODS The databases MEDLINE, CINAHL and Scopus between January 2010 to April 2020 were searched. Primary research studies published in English were included. RESULTS Thirty-two articles were included. Key barriers and enablers at each level of analysis were identified. Macro-level barriers and enablers included structural, regulatory and policy conditions and dental health care needs of populations. Meso-level barriers and enablers defined the parameters of service delivery and included workplace characteristics, referral systems and patterns, and workplace productivity and efficiency. Micro-level barriers and enablers pertained to the perceptions, attitudes, and social acceptability of stakeholders that affected the delivery of services. CONCLUSION Understanding the barriers and enablers from a multi-level framework requires further high-quality research to fully appreciate its importance in addressing health care needs within populations and increase generalisability to oral health settings.
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Australia
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Wilson A, Hoang H, Bridgman H, Bettiol S, Crocombe L. Factors Influencing the Provision of Oral Health Care Practices by Antenatal Care Providers: A Systematic Review. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2021; 31:231-241. [PMID: 33960834 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: Antenatal care (ANC) providers are recommended to promote oral health care during pregnancy through the provision of oral health care practices, but studies have indicated that providers remain unclear and inconstant in adopting these practices into routine care. Therefore, the objectives were to undertake a systematic review of the current oral health care practices of ANC providers and identify factors (barriers and facilitators) that influence the provision of ANC providers' oral health care practices. Methods: Qualitative and quantitative studies were systematically searched within four databases (database inception, October 2020). Studies were selected if they were published in English and conducted in developed countries. Thematic analysis was employed where reported barriers and facilitators from the included studies were grouped by themes and were inductively categorized within a multilevel framework. Reported current oral health care practices were deductively categorized according to a predetermined "assess," "advise," and "refer" framework. Summative frequencies of oral health care practices, if reported, were also extracted. Results: A total of 3519 ANC providers were included across 26 studies. Rates of reported current oral health care practices among ANC providers varied considerably. The most reported barriers related to providers' limited oral health care knowledge, concerns with dental costs, and absence of organizational referral processes. The most reported facilitators related to providers' level of oral health care knowledge, patient prompt, and access to informational and educational resources. Conclusions: Further efforts are needed to address the range of barriers identified in this review and support ANC providers' clinical practice behaviors. This includes improved interprofessional education, training opportunities, and integrated health care models.
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- Annika Wilson
- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Tasmanian School of Medicine, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Dentistry & Oral Health, Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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Hoang H, John M, McEvoy P, Ammann MJ. Calibration to Mitigate Near-Field Antennas Effects for a MIMO Radar Imaging System. Sensors (Basel) 2021; 21:s21020514. [PMID: 33450883 PMCID: PMC7828359 DOI: 10.3390/s21020514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A calibration method for a high-resolution hybrid MIMO turntable radar imaging system is presented. A line of small metal spheres is employed as a test pattern in the calibration process to measure the position shift caused by undesired antenna effects. The unwanted effects in the antenna near-field responses are analysed, modelled and significantly mitigated based on the symmetry and differences in the responses of the MIMO configuration.
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- Ha Hoang
- Antenna & High Frequency Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, D08 NF82 Dublin, Ireland; (M.J.); (P.M.); (M.J.A.)
- Department of Telecommunications Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Antenna & High Frequency Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, D08 NF82 Dublin, Ireland; (M.J.); (P.M.); (M.J.A.)
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- Antenna & High Frequency Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, D08 NF82 Dublin, Ireland; (M.J.); (P.M.); (M.J.A.)
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- Antenna & High Frequency Research Centre, Technological University Dublin, D08 NF82 Dublin, Ireland; (M.J.); (P.M.); (M.J.A.)
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Ho TT, Tran LH, Hoang LT, Doan PKT, Nguyen TT, Nguyen TH, Tran HT, Hoang H, Chu HH, Luong ALT. A novel p.A191D matrilin-3 variant in a Vietnamese family with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia: a case report. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:216. [PMID: 32264862 PMCID: PMC7140548 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03222-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a common skeletal dysplasia that is characterized by variable degrees of epiphyseal abnormality primarily involving the hip and knee joints. Mutations in a gene encoding matrilin-3 (MATN3) have been reported as disease causing of autosomal dominant MED. The current study identified a novel c.572 C > A variant (p.A191D) in exon 2 of MATN3 in a Vietnamese family with MED. Case presentation A standard clinical tests and radiological examination were performed in an 8-year-old Vietnamese girl patient. The clinical examination showed that patient height was under average, with bent lower limbs, limited mobility and dislocation of the joints at both knees. Radiological documentation revealed abnormal cartilage development at the epiphysis of the femur and patella. The patient has a varus deformity of the lower limbs. The patient was diagnosed with autosomal dominant MED using molecular testing in the order of the coding sequences and flanking sequences of five genes: COMP (exons 8–19), MATN3 (exon 2), COL9A2 (exon 3), COL9A3 (exon 3), COL9A1 (exon 8) by Sanger sequencing. A novel heterozygous missense variant (c.572 C > A, p.A191D) in MATN3 was identified in this family, which were not inherited from parents. The p.A191D was predicted and classified as a pathogenic variant. When the two predicted structures of the wild type and mutant matrilin-3 were compared, the p.A191D substitution caused conformational changes near the substitution site, resulting in deformity of the β-sheet of the single A domain of matrilin- 3. Conclusions This is the first Vietnamese MED family attributed to p.A191D matrilin-3 variant, and our clinical, radiological and molecular data suggest that the novel de novo missense variant in MATN3 contributed to MED.
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Bhagat V, Hoang H, Crocombe LA, Goldberg LR. Incorporating oral health care education in undergraduate nursing curricula - a systematic review. BMC Nurs 2020; 19:66. [PMID: 32684840 PMCID: PMC7359291 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-020-00454-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background The recognised relationship between oral health and general health, the rapidly increasing older population worldwide, and changes in the type of oral health care older people require have raised concerns for policymakers and health professionals. Nurses play a leading role in holistic and interprofessional care that supports health and ageing. It is essential to understand their preparation for providing oral health care.Objective: To synthesise the evidence on nursing students' attitudes towards, and knowledge of, oral healthcare, with a view to determining whether oral health education should be incorporated in nursing education. Methods Data sources: Three electronic databases - PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.Study eligibility criteria, participants and interventions: Original studies addressing the research objective, written in English, published between 2008 and 2019, including students and educators in undergraduate nursing programs as participants, and conducted in Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development countries.Study appraisal and synthesis methods: Data extracted from identified studies were thematically analysed, and quality assessment was done using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results From a pool of 567 articles, 11 met the eligibility criteria. Findings documented five important themes: 1.) nursing students' limited oral health knowledge; 2.) their varying attitudes towards providing oral health care; 3.) the need for further oral health education in nursing curricula; 4.) available learning resources to promote oral health; and 5.) the value of an interprofessional education approach to promote oral health care in nursing programs.Limitations: The identified studies recruited small samples, used self-report questionnaires and were conducted primarily in the United States. Conclusions The adoption of an interprofessional education approach with a focus on providing effective oral health care, particularly for older people, needs to be integrated into regular nursing education, and practice. This may increase the interest and skills of nursing students in providing oral health care. However, more rigorous studies are required to confirm this. Nursing graduates skilled in providing oral health care and interprofessional practice have the potential to improve the oral and general health of older people.
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- Vandana Bhagat
- Centre for Rural Health (CRH), E Block, Newnham Campus, University of Tasmania (UTas), Launceston, Australia
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- CRH, E block, Newnham Campus, UTas, Launceston, Australia
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- CRH, ABC Building, 1 Liverpool Street, Hobart, Hobart CBD Campuses, UTas, Hobart, Australia
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- Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre, Room 421C (Level 4), Medical Science 1, UTas, Hobart, Australia
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Hamrah MS, Hoang H, Mond J, Pahlavanzade B, Charkazi A, Auckland S. The prevalence and correlates of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among resettled Afghan refugees in a regional area of Australia. J Ment Health 2020; 30:674-680. [PMID: 32223476 DOI: 10.1080/09638237.2020.1739247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among resettled refugee populations and may be particularly problematic for refugees who have resettled in rural and regional areas.Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence and correlates of PTSD among Afghan refugees resettled in a regional area of Australia, namely, Launceston, Tasmania.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 66 resettled Afghan refugees living in Launceston using the Post Migration Living Difficulties Scale (PMLD) and Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R). Descriptive statistics and multivariable analysis of variables associated with a probable diagnosis of PTSD were conducted.Results: Approximately half of participants 48.8% (95% CI: 36.0-61.1%) met an operational definition of probable PTSD diagnosis according to the IES-R. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, communication difficulties (OR = 14.6, 95% CI: 1.7-124.7), separation from family (OR = 9.9, 95% CI: 1.8-55.5), and self-recognition of a mental health problem (OR = 13.8, 95% CI: 2.4-80.0) were strongly and independently associated with probable PTSD diagnosis. While most participants (81.2%) with a probable PTSD diagnosis recognised that they had a mental health problem, less than half (46.9%) had sought professional help for such a problem.Conclusions: The findings suggest that there are high rates of PTSD, and relatively low uptake of mental health care by sufferers, among resettled Afghan refugees in the regional area of Launceston, Australia. Factors that might usefully be targeted in health promotion, prevention and early intervention program include communication difficulties, issues of family separation and isolation and aspects of "mental health literacy" likely to detract from help-seeking.
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- Mohammad Shoaib Hamrah
- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, Australia
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Environmental Health Research Center, Faculty of Health, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
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- Center for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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Hoang H, Stenager E, Stenager E. The Risk of Depression and Anxiety in the Post-diagnostic Period of Multiple Sclerosis Measured by Screening Instruments and Structured Interviews. Eur Psychiatry 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.01.2252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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ObjectiveTo examine the risk of depression and anxiety in MS patients in the post-diagnostic period by using clinical screening instruments and a diagnostic structured clinical interview.MethodA population of 134 MS patients was examined for the risk of depression and anxiety in the post-diagnostic period of MS using the clinical screening instruments Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Within six weeks of diagnosis, patients with cut-off > 12 for BDI and > 7 for HADS were offered a clinical structured interview using the Schedules for Clinical Assessment in Neuropsychiatry/SCAN Version 2.1.ResultsThe prevalence of depressive symptoms and depression in the post-diagnostic period of MS was 49.2% when using the screening instruments, but only 15.2% when using the SCAN interview. For anxiety, the prevalence was 3.4% for both the screening instruments and the SCAN interview in the post-diagnostic period of MS.ConclusionMS patients have a risk of depression and anxiety in the post-diagnostic period of MS, but it is crucial to consider which tools to use in a clinical setting to investigate depression and anxiety in MS patients.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
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Oguti B, Assad A, Andrews N, Barug D, Dang DA, Halperin S, Hoang H, Holder B, Kampmann B, Kazi M, Langley J, Leuridan E, Madavan N, Maertens K, Miller E, Munoz F, Omer S, Pollard A, Rice T, Rots N. The Half-Life of Maternal Transplacental Antibodies in infants from mothers vaccinated with diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis: An individual participant data meta-analysis. Access Microbiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1099/acmi.fis2019.po0046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, Netherlands
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
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- Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Public Health England, London, United Kingdom
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Smith L, Hoang H, Reynish T, McLeod K, Hannah C, Auckland S, Slewa-Younan S, Mond J. Factors Shaping the Lived Experience of Resettlement for Former Refugees in Regional Australia. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:ijerph17020501. [PMID: 31941123 PMCID: PMC7013408 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17020501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Refugees experience traumatic life events with impacts amplified in regional and rural areas due to barriers accessing services. This study examined the factors influencing the lived experience of resettlement for former refugees in regional Launceston, Australia, including environmental, social, and health-related factors. Qualitative interviews and focus groups were conducted with adult and youth community members from Burma, Bhutan, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan, Iran, and Sudan, and essential service providers (n = 31). Thematic analysis revealed four factors as primarily influencing resettlement: English language proficiency; employment, education and housing environments and opportunities; health status and service access; and broader social factors and experiences. Participants suggested strategies to overcome barriers associated with these factors and improve overall quality of life throughout resettlement. These included flexible English language program delivery and employment support, including industry-specific language courses; the provision of interpreters; community events fostering cultural sharing, inclusivity and promoting well-being; and routine inclusion of nondiscriminatory, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed practices throughout a former refugee’s environment, including within education, employment, housing and service settings.
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Affiliation(s)
- Laura Smith
- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (H.H.); (T.R.); (S.A.); (J.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (H.H.); (T.R.); (S.A.); (J.M.)
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (H.H.); (T.R.); (S.A.); (J.M.)
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- School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia;
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia;
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (H.H.); (T.R.); (S.A.); (J.M.)
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- Translational Health Research Institute and School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia;
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (H.H.); (T.R.); (S.A.); (J.M.)
- Translational Health Research Institute and School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, NSW 2560, Australia;
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Hoang H, Feike S, Lynden T, Barnett T, Crocombe L. Oral health needs of older migrants with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in developed countries: A systematic review. Australas J Ageing 2019; 39:193-208. [PMID: 31811698 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To identify and synthesise the available evidence regarding the oral health needs of and the oral health promotion provided for older, cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) migrants in developed countries. METHOD Databases were searched using search terms to identify all relevant English-language research studies published between 2000 and January 2018. RESULTS Thirty-nine articles met the review criteria. Thirty-three papers reported on the oral health needs of CALD older migrants and 6 on oral health programs provided for older migrants. CONCLUSIONS Cultural and linguistically diverse older migrants have high oral health needs and poor oral status and face a variety of barriers in accessing oral health care in their host countries. Recommendations to improve their access to oral health programs include building transcultural dental training into the educational requirements of dental students and developing oral health promotion programs that include culturally and linguistically customised information.
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- Ha Hoang
- Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health Care, Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health Care, Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health Care, Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health Care, Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Oral Health Care, Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Smith LA, Reynish T, Hoang H, Mond J, Hannah C, McLeod K, Auckland S, Slewa‐Younan S. The mental health of former refugees in regional Australia: A qualitative study. Aust J Rural Health 2019; 27:459-462. [DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Laura A. Smith
- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- School of Health Sciences University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- School of Social Sciences University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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- Centre for Rural Health University of Tasmania Launceston Tas. Australia
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