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Peñaranda I, Egea M, Linares MB, López MB, Garrido MD. Marinade injection of pork as a possible technological strategy to reduce boar taint: Response and attitude of the consumer. Meat Sci 2024; 212:109462. [PMID: 38402647 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109462] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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Sensory evaluation by consumers allows validation of a solution for the food industry to overcome boar taint and market entire male pork with high levels of boar taint considered "unfit for human consumption". One possible technological strategy for improvement is the injection marination of entire male pork to help minimise the impact of boar taint and improve its marketability. The responses of 120 regular pork consumers, to entire males with high levels of boar taint and castrated pork, both injection-marinated, were evaluated. The results showed a similar response between entire and castrated male pork regardless of sex, and the detection of unpleasant odours and flavours (as farm/animal), thus offering a new alternative to the pork sector to mask the boar taint and revalue this pork. However, it was observed that consumer information on castration and animal welfare of entire male pork is scarce, and it is important to increase their knowledge so that they can place a value on this technological strategy with entire male pork and thus increase their purchase intention.
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- Irene Peñaranda
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Veterinary Faculty, University of Murcia, Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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Nissen SE, Hutchinson HG, Wolski K, Watson K, Martin SS, Michos ED, Weintraub WS, Morris M, Cho L, Laffin L, Jacoby D, Ballantyne CM, Ekelund J, Birve F, Menon V, Strzelecki M, Ridker PM. A Technology-Assisted Web Application for Consumer Access to a Nonprescription Statin Medication. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024:S0735-1097(24)06686-5. [PMID: 38599257 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2024.03.388] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although statins reduce adverse cardiovascular outcomes, less than half of eligible patients receive treatment. A nonprescription statin has the potential to improve access to statins. OBJECTIVES To assess concordance between clinician and consumer assessment of eligibility for nonprescription statin treatment using a Technology Assisted Self-Selection (TASS) Web Application (Web App) and evaluate effect on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. METHODS A prospective actual use 6-month study to evaluate use of a Web App to qualify participants without a medical background for a moderate intensity statin based on current guidelines. Participants entered demographic information, cholesterol values, blood pressure and concomitant medications into the Web App, resulting in three possible outcomes- "Do Not Use," "Ask a Doctor" or "OK to Use". RESULTS The study included 1196 participants, median age 63 (IQR, 57-68), 39.6% women, 79.3% White, 11.7% Black, and 4.1% with limited literacy. Mean LDL-C was 139.6 mg/dL (SD, 28.3) and median calculated 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease was 10.1% (IQR, 7.3-14.0). Initial Web App self-selection resulted in an outcome concordant with clinician assessment in 90.7% (95% CI, 88.9-92.3) of participants and 98.1% (95% CI, 97.1-98.8) had a concordant final use outcome during treatment. Mean percent change in LDL-C was -35.5% (95% CI, -36.6 to -34.3). Serious adverse events occurred in 27 (2.3%) participants, none related to study drug. CONCLUSIONS In this actual use study, a technology assisted Web App allowed >90% of consumers to correctly self-select for statin use and achieve clinically important LDL-C reductions.
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- Steven E Nissen
- Cleveland Clinic Center for Clinical Research, Cleveland, OH, USA;.
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- Cleveland Clinic Center for Clinical Research, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Health, Los Angeles, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- MedStar Health Research Institute, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Center for Clinical Research, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Center for Clinical Research, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic Center for Clinical Research, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Patil K, Adhikari M, Rubinelli P, Desiree K, Vierck KR, Acuff JC. Evaluating the Safety of Sous-Vide Cooking for Beef Products Inoculated with Single Strains of Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157. J Food Prot 2024; 87:100252. [PMID: 38484845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfp.2024.100252] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/01/2024]
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Sous-videcooking is a growing trend among retailers and consumers. Foodborne pathogens may survive the cooking if nonvalidated parameters are used or if pathogens have enhanced thermalresistance. Pathogen inactivation from sous-vide cooking was determined when introduced directly to beef products or via contaminated spices, and with or without a finishing step. Beef products (ground beef, tenderized, and nontenderized steaks) were inoculated with pathogens (Salmonella Montevideo and Escherichia coli O157:NM) in three ways: 1) directly onto the meat 2) ground black pepper incorporated into the recipe 3) ground pepper equilibrated at 30% RH (4 d) prior to incorporation. Beef samples were vacuum-packaged and submerged in a 62.5°C water bath for 120 min. Samples were sampled at 5, 10, 20, and 120 min (recommended from a partner quality study), and a duplicate was grilled to a specific internal temperature (74°C for ground beef, 57°C for steaks) and sampled. Sous-vide cooking reduced pathogen populations by >5 log CFU/g after most treatment times, but less than grilled counterparts (ca. 1-2 log CFU/g difference; p < 0.05).There were no statistically significant differences between inoculation methods, but the tenderization of steaks resulted in significantly lower reductions of pathogens from sous-vide cooking (p < 0.05). Thisresearch challenged sous-vide cooking parameters (120 min, 62.5°C). It showed sous-vide alone lowered pathogens by >4 log CFU/g after most 20-min treatments, but 120-min sous-vide treatments or grilling would be needed for >5-log reductions.Contaminated pepper led to less consistent reductions during the cooking process, yet 2-h sous-vide still achieved a 5-log reduction. Sous-vide cooking instructions must be validated as more products and recipes are marketed.
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- Kavita Patil
- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Animal Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA
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- Department of Food Science, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR, USA.
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Bolletta V, Menci R, Valenti B, Morbidini L, Servili M, Taticchi A, Lilli E, Pauselli M. Feeding pigs with hazelnut skin and addition of a concentrated phenolic extract from olive-milling wastewaters during pork processing: Effects on salami quality traits and acceptance by the consumers. Meat Sci 2024; 213:109479. [PMID: 38471360 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2024.109479] [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: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Two groups of ten barrows received a conventional- (CTRL) or an experimental- (HZL) finishing diet containing 11% of hazelnut skin. From each barrow, two types of salami (namely, NITR, and PHEN) were obtained. NITR salami was added with E250 and E252. The latter were replaced by a phenolic concentrated extract from olive-milling wastewaters in PHEN salami. Salami fatty acids (FA), antioxidant capacity, lipid and color stability during refrigerated storage were assessed. A consumer test was also performed. Feeding strategy minimally affected the investigated parameters. PHEN salami had lower TBARS than NITR salami (P-value <0.001) during refrigerated storage despite comparable antioxidant capacity and similar PUFA content. Moreover, within CTRL group, lipid oxidation was lower in PHEN than NITR salami (P-value = 0.040). At the blind taste, dietary treatment did not affect salami sensorial properties nor consumer acceptance, whereas NITR salami showed better color (P-value = 0.036). Interestingly, HZL and PHEN salami showed improved sensorial properties and consumer acceptance after that consumers received information on salami origin.
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- Viviana Bolletta
- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, FiBL, Pôle Bio - Ecosite du Val de Drôme - 150 Avenue de Judée, 26400 Eurre, France
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy.
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- University of Perugia, Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Alimentari e Ambientali (DSA3), Borgo XX Giugno 74, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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Fantechi T, Califano G, Caracciolo F, Contini C. Puppy power: How neophobia, attitude towards sustainability, and animal empathy affect the demand for insect-based pet food. Food Res Int 2024; 177:113879. [PMID: 38225138 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113879] [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: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Despite growing commercial interest in novel foods, there are few studies that analyse consumer willingness to purchase them as pet food. This study aimed to test whether consumers are willing to accept the use of foods with insect-based ingredients, which are found to be poorly accepted for human consumption, to feed their pets. In our case study, we analysed the willingness of 400 Italian dog and/or cat caregivers to pay for pet foods containing insect proteins, as measured by the Multiple Price List methodology. We also explored the role of food neophobia, attention to environmental sustainability, and empathy toward one's pet. The results of the study pointed out that the usual determinants of acceptance in the consumption of novel foods, such as food neophobia and attention to environmental sustainability, play an important role even when the purchase is for the household pet, and that empathy as an expression of the pet caregiver's personal relationship with their pet becomes an additional factor. Insect-based pet foods proved to be attractive for purchase only when consumers are well informed about the product's properties in terms of sustainability and healthiness for their pets.
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- Tommaso Fantechi
- University of Florence, Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI), Italy.
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- University of Florence, Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry (DAGRI), Italy.
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Zainal Arifen ZN, Haron H, Shahar S, Harun Z, Michael V, You YX, Manaf ZA, Majid HA, Chia YC, He FJ, Brown MK, MacGregor GA. Perceptions, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in the out-of-home sectors in Malaysia (MySaltOH) from the perspective of street food vendors, caterers and consumers. Public Health Nutr 2023; 27:e12. [PMID: 38098442 PMCID: PMC10828668 DOI: 10.1017/s136898002300277x] [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: 10/27/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the perspectives, barriers and enablers on salt reduction in out-of-home sectors in Malaysia among street food vendors, caterers and consumers. DESIGN A qualitative study involving twenty-two focus group discussions and six in-depth interviews was conducted, recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive thematic analysis approach was employed to analyse the data. SETTING Two in-depth interviews and twenty-two focus group discussions were conducted face-to-face. Four in-depth interviews were conducted online. PARTICIPANTS Focus group discussions were conducted among twenty-three street food vendors, twenty-one caterers and seventy-six consumers of various eateries. In-depth interviews were conducted among two street food vendors and four caterers, individually. RESULTS Consumers and food operators perceived a high-salt intake within Malaysia's out-of-home food sectors. Food operators emphasised the necessity for a comprehensive salt reduction policy in the out-of-home sector involving all stakeholders. Consumers faced limited awareness and knowledge, counterproductive practices among food operators and challenges in accessing affordable low-Na food products, whereas food operators faced the lack of standardised guidelines and effective enforcement mechanisms and uncooperative consumer practices. Both groups expressed that food quality and price of salt were also the barriers, and they advocated for awareness promotion, enhanced regulation of manufactured food products and stricter enforcement targeting vendors. Consumers also suggested promoting and recognising health-conscious food premises, whereas food operators suggested on knowledge enhancement tailored to them, strategies for gaining consumers acceptance and maintaining food quality. CONCLUSIONS These findings provide valuable insights that serve as foundational evidence for developing and implementing salt reduction policies within Malaysia's out-of-home sectors.
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- Zainorain Natasha Zainal Arifen
- Nutritional Sciences Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Nutritional Sciences Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Dietetic Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Dietetic Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Dietetic Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Dietetic Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Dietetic Programme, Centre for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur50300, Malaysia
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- Centre for Population Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan 47500, Malaysia
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- Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, LondonEC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, LondonEC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, LondonEC1M 6BQ, UK
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Di Domenico G, Ding Y. Between brand attacks and broader narratives: How direct and indirect misinformation erode consumer trust. Curr Opin Psychol 2023; 54:101716. [PMID: 37952396 DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2023.101716] [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: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Misinformation can take various forms, from political propaganda and health-related fake news to conspiracy theories. This review investigates the consequences of both direct and indirect misinformation for brands and consumers. We review the marketing literature focused on the consequences of misinformation spread and propose a framework that acknowledges the relationship between brands and consumers in a misinformation environment. We argue that the primary consequence of misinformation is the erosion of trust among the various actors in the marketplace. Additionally, we highlight that a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of misinformation should also consider the effects of indirect misinformation on the marketplace.
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- Giandomenico Di Domenico
- Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, Aberconway Building, Colum Rd, CF10 3 EU, Cardiff, UK.
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- Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, 655 Knight Way, Stanford, 94305, CA, USA.
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Duan H, He B, Song J, Li W, Liu Z. Preference of consumers for higher-grade energy-saving appliances in hierarchical Chinese cities. J Environ Manage 2023; 345:118806. [PMID: 37619384 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118806] [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: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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Promotion of energy-saving household appliances (ESHAs) potentially contributes to optimizing both the total quantity and efficiency of household energy consumption. Differences in urban consumers' preference for higher-grade ESHAs as well as its influencing factors in cities with hierarchical socioeconomic levels remain elusive. Targeting 55 Chinese cities pertaining to three levels of socioeconomic development, we distribute questionnaires designed to cover both demographic and consciousness factors. By combining Contingent Valuation Method and multiple linear regression, the extra willingness to pay (WTP) for Grade-1/2 appliances compared with Grade-3 appliances is measured, and the influence factors on the WTP as well as consumers with highest WTP are identified. The extra WTP for Grade-1 appliances in First-, Second- and Third-level cities is 44.1%, 42.3% and 32.7%, respectively. The influences of age, household income, having children or not and monthly electricity bill parallel the socioeconomic level, while gender and schooling affect differently across socioeconomic levels. Consumers in less developed cities focus more on their affordability for the ESHAs, and in more developed cities have better environmental consciousness. Subsidies for consumers, such as those having master degree or above in First-level and Second-level cities, and having children in Third-level cities will increase their WTP. The findings provide insights for policy interventions aimed at boosting the purchase behavior for ESHAs according to local conditions for control of both household energy consumption and carbon emissions.
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- Haiyan Duan
- Institute of Eco-Environmental Forensics, Shandong University, 266237, Qingdao, China.
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- College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Groundwater Resources and Environment, Ministry of Education, Jilin University, 130021, Changchun, China; College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China; Jilin Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Environment, Jilin University, 130021, Changchun, China.
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- College of New Energy and Environment, Jilin University, 130012, Changchun, China.
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- School of Accounting, Nanjing Audit University, 211185, Nanjing, China.
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Capriles VD, Valéria de Aguiar E, Garcia Dos Santos F, Fernández MEA, de Melo BG, Tagliapietra BL, Scarton M, Clerici MTPS, Conti AC. Current status and future prospects of sensory and consumer research approaches to gluten-free bakery and pasta products. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113389. [PMID: 37803727 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113389] [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: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Sensory and consumer research performs a pivotal role in gluten-free (GF) food research and development due to consumer dissatisfaction about currently available products, despite the continued growth of this market and promising research developments. Nowadays, almost half of the original articles about GF products include sensory analysis. A current overview is needed to help both food scientists and industry indentify current trends and forward-looking approaches. This current review has gathered information concerning sensory and consumer research for GF bakery and pasta products, from studies published in the last decade, and then discusses future challenges in the light of recent advances. Among the promising approaches, projective techniques that collect data using social media can provide quick, spontaneous and direct opinions from GF consumers. They can also be used to evaluate trends and cross-cultural or global insights. Participatory methods have highlighted the importance of label information and may further explore the behavior of GF consumers in more realistic environments, as well as to evaluate the intrinsic GF food factors in GF consumer opinions, emotions, behavior and choices. This review details current issues occurring in sensory analysis of GF products, which still need to be resolved. The combination of affective and analytical methods allows for a better characterization of the samples and such sensory analysis of GF products in the future could guide product development and quality control, overcoming technological, nutritional, and shelf-life issues.
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- Vanessa Dias Capriles
- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Institute of Health and Society (Campus Baixada Santista), Department of Biosciences, Rua Silva Jardim, 136, CEP 11015-020 Santos, SP, Brazil.
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Institute of Health and Society (Campus Baixada Santista), Department of Biosciences, Rua Silva Jardim, 136, CEP 11015-020 Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Institute of Health and Society (Campus Baixada Santista), Department of Biosciences, Rua Silva Jardim, 136, CEP 11015-020 Santos, SP, Brazil
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- Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Institute of Health and Society (Campus Baixada Santista), Department of Biosciences, Rua Silva Jardim, 136, CEP 11015-020 Santos, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas (UNICAMP), School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas (UNICAMP), School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas (UNICAMP), School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Biosciences, Humanities and Exact Sciences (IBILCE), Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Rua Cristóvão Colombo, 2265, CEP 15054-000 São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil
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Akande-Sholabi W, Oyesiji E. Antimicrobial stewardship: knowledge, perceptions, and factors associated with antibiotics misuse among consumer's visiting the community pharmacies in a Nigeria Southwestern State. J Pharm Policy Pract 2023; 16:120. [PMID: 37821920 PMCID: PMC10566051 DOI: 10.1186/s40545-023-00629-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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In middle-income countries like Nigeria, the misuse of antibiotics by consumers is posing serious threats to public health. This is contributing to the alarming increase in antimicrobial resistance, which is reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics against common infections. This study therefore aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and factors associated with antibiotics misuse among consumers visiting selected community pharmacies. METHODS This cross-sectional study conducted in Ibadan, Nigeria, aimed at determining factors influencing antibiotics misuse among consumers. The questionnaires were completed by 509 consumers. The analysis was done using SPSS version 26 and the results were presented using descriptive statistics. The associations between categorical variables were analysed using Pearson's Chi-square with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Results showed that 95.9% of the consumers believed that antibiotics prevent bacterial growth, and 60.7% thought they treat all infections. However, 57.4% were unaware of antibiotic resistance, while only 14.7% had adequate knowledge about antibiotics. Most of the consumers, 72.5% had used antibiotics in the last 12 months and, amoxicillin 42.4% was the most commonly used with, malaria 38.9% as the primary condition for which antibiotics were used. Some of the significant factors influencing antibiotics misuse included delays in test reports (p-value = 0.007), the belief in antibiotics' quick relief (p-value = 0.001), proximity of the pharmacy to their house or workplace (p-value = 0.028), amongst others. CONCLUSION Most of the consumers had inadequate knowledge about rational antibiotic use which contributed to their misuse of antibiotics. Thus, targeted educational interventions are needed to improve knowledge and promote appropriate antibiotic use among consumers. Policies regulating the dispensing and selling of antibiotics with adequate counselling should be further enforced.
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- Wuraola Akande-Sholabi
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Giró-Candanedo M, Muñoz I, Gou P, Fulladosa E. Precise nutritional labelling of sliced packaged dry-cured ham using multi-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Meat Sci 2023; 204:109260. [PMID: 37369164 DOI: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109260] [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: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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New consumer demands have increased the need for improved food processing and new value-added products that meet the latest quality standards. Changes in eating habits may lead to a preference for lower sodium products, making accurate labelling and nutritional claims important for the industry. The aim of this work was to study the application of Multi-energy X-ray absorptiometry (MEXA) for the determination of nutritional information in sliced packaged dry-cured ham for the industry. The effect of the acquisition conditions, the analysis approach, fat content and measured area of slices, as well as the potential of this technology for the inclusion of a verified 'salt reduced' nutritional claim, were analyzed in two industrial case studies. Two hundred and ten packets of sliced dry-cured ham were scanned using MEXA equipment. Two regions of interest were selected to study the effect of thickness on the model's precision. Salt content could be predicted with a RMSEP of 0.346% and 0.403% when acquisition conditions were 80 keV and 110 keV respectively. When used by the industry, the classification performance for a 'salt reduced' labelling claim depends on the mean salt content and heterogeneity of the company's production and on the threshold value selected for class definition. However, to support consumers personalized nutrition through precise labelling, implementation of MEXA technology together with labelling system is necessary.
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- Mar Giró-Candanedo
- IRTA, Food Quality and Technology program, Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121, Monells, Girona, Spain
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- IRTA, Food Quality and Technology program, Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121, Monells, Girona, Spain
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- IRTA, Food Quality and Technology program, Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121, Monells, Girona, Spain
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- IRTA, Food Quality and Technology program, Finca Camps i Armet, s/n, 17121, Monells, Girona, Spain.
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Almohammed OA, Alnogaidan RA, Ghannam FO, Alqahtani RS, Aloraini SK, Abanmy NO. Public awareness of online pharmacies, consumers' motivating factors, experience and satisfaction with online pharmacy services, and current barriers and motivators for non-consumers: The case of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101676. [PMID: 37576852 PMCID: PMC10415225 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.06.009] [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: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Purpose Online pharmacies (OPs) represent a growing field that plays a major role in providing pharmaceutical services in Saudi Arabia (SA). Thus, investigating public awareness of this option and assessing consumers' experiences and satisfaction, as well as opportunities and barriers for OPs, were the main aims of this study. Participants and methods In this cross-sectional study, adult participants (≥18 years) in SA completed a three-part, custom-designed online questionnaire. The first section collected information on participants' demographic characteristics, their awareness of the existence of OPs, and history of OP purchases. The second section explores customer satisfaction levels and motivating factors. Finally, the third section investigated non-consumers' reasons for not purchasing from OPs and sought information about services that could motivate them to make future purchase decisions. Results In total, 487 participants completed the questionnaire; they were mostly female (65.7%) and younger than 40 years (57.1%). Among all the respondents, 89.3% were aware of the existence of OPs, and 60.2% purchased from OPs in the past. Most were satisfied with the product quality (92.7%), completeness of order delivery (91.2%), and condition of the product and packaging (89.3%). Furthermore, 99.2% of respondents indicated that they would continue to purchase from OPs. Customers' main motivational factors included saving time (85.5%), offers and discounts (83.6%), and variety of products (82.1%). Among non-consumers, the main reasons for not purchasing from OPs included a personal preference to visit a community pharmacy (87.2%), the ability to talk to pharmacists directly (83.6%), and the vicinity of a pharmacy (80.0%). Conclusions These findings confirm the increasing level of awareness regarding the existence of OPs in SA. Overall, OP customers expressed satisfaction with the services provided. Nevertheless, various areas of improvement have emerged, such as improved delivery time and providing medical consultation services. Increasing public awareness of OP services provided is essential considering their significant role in reforming the healthcare system in SA.
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- Omar A. Almohammed
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacoeconomics Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Macall DM, Madrigal-Pana J, Smyth SJ, Gatica Arias A. Costa Rican consumer perceptions of gene-editing. Heliyon 2023; 9:e19173. [PMID: 37664745 PMCID: PMC10468379 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19173] [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: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Costa Rica's rice production, a large determinant of the country's food security, is being negatively impacted by frequently increasing periods of intense drought. Costa Rican scientists have applied CRISPR/Cas9 to develop drought resistant rice varieties they believe the country's rice producers could benefit from. However, would Costa Ricans consume gene edited rice or products derived from this crop? A three-part, 26-question survey administered in-person to 1096 Costa Ricans uncovers their attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions of gene editing technology and crops. Multiple regressions were built where the independent variables were age, gender, education level, and subjective economic situation. No statistically significant relationships were found in the regression coefficients. Moreover, the k-means procedure (cluster analysis) was used to categorize respondents according to their attitudes on the consumption of gene-edited foods: negative, neutral, and positive. Results show that overall, Costa Rican consumers are open to the application of gene editing in agriculture and would consider consuming products derived from the application of the technology. They are also open to gene editing technology being used to address human and animal health issues. However, Costa Rican consumers are not open to gene editing being used to "design" human traits. This study adds evidence to the emerging literature on the acceptance of gene-edited food. It also highlights the importance of informing societies of just how vulnerable agriculture, and therefore food security, is to the increasingly adverse effects of climate change.
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- Diego Maximiliano Macall
- Sostenipra 2021SGR 00734, Institut Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals (ICTA-UAB), MdM Unit of Excellence (CEX2019-000940-M), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Saskatchewan, 51 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 5A8, Canada
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Krysinska K, Ozols I, Ross A, Andriessen K, Banfield M, McGrath M, Edwards B, Hawgood J, Kõlves K, Ross V, Pirkis J. Active involvement of people with lived experience of suicide in suicide research: a Delphi consensus study. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:496. [PMID: 37434145 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04973-9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The importance and value of involvement of people with lived experience of suicide has been recognized in suicide research and prevention. Nonetheless, clear guidance on research collaboration and co-production is lacking. This study aimed to address this gap by developing a set of guidelines on active involvement of people with lived experience of suicide in suicide studies., i.e., conducting research with or by people with lived experience, rather than to, about or for them. METHODS The Delphi method was used to determine statements on best practice for the active involvement of people with lived experience of suicide in suicide research. Statements were compiled through a systematic search of the scientific and grey literature, and reviewing qualitative data from a recent related study conducted by the authors. Two expert panels: people with lived experience of suicide (n = 44) and suicide researchers (n = 29) rated statements over three rounds of an online survey. Statements endorsed by at least 80% of panellists of each panel were included in the guidelines. RESULTS Panellists endorsed 96 out of 126 statements in 17 sections covering the full research cycle from deciding on the research question and securing funding, to conducting research and disseminating and implementing outcomes. Overall, there was a substantial level of agreement between the two panels regarding support from research institutions, collaboration and co-production, communication and shared decision making, conducting research, self-care, acknowledgment, and dissemination and implementation. However, panels also disagreed on specific statements regarding representativeness and diversity, managing expectations, time and budgeting, training, and self-disclosure. CONCLUSIONS This study identified consensus recommendations on active involvement of people with lived experience of suicide in suicide research, including co-production. Support from research institutions and funders, and training on co-production for researchers and people with lived experience, are needed for successful implementation and uptake of the guidelines.
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- Karolina Krysinska
- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre for Mental Health Research, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- The Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Yenson VM, Amgarth-Duff I, Brown L, Caperchione CM, Clark K, Cross A, Good P, Landers A, Luckett T, Philip J, Steer C, Vardy JL, Wong AK, Agar MR. Defining research priorities and needs in cancer symptoms for adults diagnosed with cancer: an Australian/New Zealand modified Delphi study. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:436. [PMID: 37395859 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07889-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE This study asked consumers (patients, carers) and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to identify the most important symptoms for adults with cancer and potential treatment interventions. METHODS A modified Delphi study was conducted involving two rounds of electronic surveys based on prevalent cancer symptoms identified from the literature. Round 1 gathered information on participant demographics, opinions and/or experience on cancer symptom frequency and impact, and suggestions for interventions and/or service delivery models for further research to improve management of cancer symptoms. In Round 2, respondents ranked the importance of the top ten interventions identified in Round 1. In Round 3, separate expert panels of consumers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) attempted to reach consensus on the symptoms and interventions previously identified. RESULTS Consensus was reached for six symptoms across both groups: fatigue, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, and difficulty with urination. Notably, fatigue was the only symptom to reach consensus across both groups in Round 1. Similarly, consensus was reached for six interventions across both groups. These were the following: medicinal cannabis, physical activity, psychological therapies, non-opioid interventions for pain, opioids for breathlessness and cough, and other pharmacological interventions. CONCLUSIONS Consumers and HCPs prioritise differently; however, the symptoms and interventions that reached consensus provide a basis for future research. Fatigue should be considered a high priority given its prevalence and its influence on other symptoms. The lack of consumer consensus indicates the uniqueness of their experience and the need for a patient-centred approach. Understanding individual consumer experience is important when planning research into better symptom management.
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- Vanessa M Yenson
- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
- Cancer Symptom Trials (CST), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Cancer Symptom Trials (CST), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- CST Management Advisory Committee, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Northern Sydney Local Health District Supportive and Palliative Care Network, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Consumer Advocate, Cancer Symptom Trials, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- CST Scientific Advisory Committee, Cancer Symptoms Trials, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Palliative and Supportive Care, Mater Misericordiae, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Department of Palliative Care, St Vincent's Private Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Mater Research - University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Palliative Care, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- CST Management Advisory Committee, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- CST Management Advisory Committee, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of Melbourne, Palliative Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Palliative Care, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- CST Management Advisory Committee, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of New South Wales Rural Clinical Campus, Albury-Wodonga, NSW, Australia
- Border Medical Oncology, Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre, Albury-Wodonga, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Medical Psychology and Evidence-Based Decision-Making, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Concord Cancer Centre, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- CST Scientific Advisory Committee, Cancer Symptoms Trials, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of Melbourne, Palliative Medicine, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Palliative Care, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IMPACCT (Improving Palliative, Aged and Chronic Care Through Clinical Research and Translation), University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Cancer Symptom Trials (CST), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Palliative Care Clinical Studies Collaborative (PaCCSC), IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- CST Management Advisory Committee, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- CST Scientific Advisory Committee, Cancer Symptoms Trials, IMPACCT, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Rasines L, Castillejo N, Miguel GS, Aguayo E. Can household storage conditions reduce food waste and environmental impact? A broccoli case study. Sci Total Environ 2023:164779. [PMID: 37308016 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164779] [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: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The consumption stage has been identified as the largest producer of food waste (FW) across the food supply chain (FSC), with fruit and vegetables being the most affected product category. The present study aims to determine the optimal storage scenario at household level to avoid food waste and which has the lowest environmental footprint. Broccoli was stored under different storage conditions: unbagged or bagged (periodically opened) in bioplastic bags inside a domestic refrigerator at 5 or 7 °C for 34 days and then analysed for relative humidity (RH), sensory properties and bioactive compounds. A life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted to evaluate the environmental profile of 1 kg of broccoli purchased by the consumer (cradle-to-grave). At day 0 (base scenario) the carbon footprint was 0.81 kg CO2 eq/kg, with the vegetable farming being the main contributor to this environmental impact, mostly driven by fertiliser (production and its emissions to air and water) and irrigation (due to electricity consumption for water pumping). Quality and food waste depended on time and storage conditions: For short storage times, within three days, the best quality combined with the lowest environmental footprint was for unbagged broccoli at 7 °C and no household food waste. However, this scenario had the highest food waste level from day 3 onwards, with increased resource loss and overall environmental footprint. For long-term storage, using a bag and storing at 5 °C helped to reduce food waste with the lowest environmental footprint. For example, at 16 days, this scenario (bagged at 5 °C) could save 4.63 kg/FU of broccoli and 3.16 kg CO2 eq/FU compared to the worst scenario (unbagged at 7 °C). Consumers are the key to reducing household food waste and this research provides the knowledge for improvement.
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- Laura Rasines
- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain
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- School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII), Grupo de Agroenergética, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Postharvest and Refrigeration Group, Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), 30202 Cartagena, Spain; Food Quality and Health Group, Institute of Plant Biotechnology (UPCT), Campus Muralla del Mar, 30202 Cartagena, Spain.
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Cavasos K, Poudyal NC, Brunner JL, Warwick AR, Jones J, Moherman N, George M, Willard JD, Brinks ZT, Gray MJ. Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions of Pet Amphibian Owners About Biosecurity Practices. Ecohealth 2023; 20:194-207. [PMID: 37486511 DOI: 10.1007/s10393-023-01645-8] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Global trade has been linked with the emergence of novel pathogens and declines in amphibian populations worldwide. The potential for pathogen transmission within and between collections of captive amphibians and spillover to wild populations makes it important to understand the motivations, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of pet amphibian owners. We surveyed US pet amphibian owners to understand their characteristics and evaluated whether and how they were associated with behavioral intentions to adopt biosecurity practices. We found that the majority of pet amphibian owners are aware of the threat of emerging pathogens, concerned about potential spillover of pathogens from captive to wild populations and willing to adopt biosecurity practices to mitigate pathogen threats. Intentions to adopt such practices were driven more by psychosocial constructs such as attitudes, perceptions and beliefs than demographic characteristics. Pet amphibian owners also expressed a strong interest in acquiring, and willingness to pay a price premium for, certified disease-free animals. These findings advance our understanding of the characteristics, motivations and behaviors of pet owners, a key stakeholder in global amphibian trade, which could help to inform new policies and outreach strategies to engage them in mitigating pathogen threats. Moreover, our results imply the economic viability of a market-based program to promote pathogen-free, sustainable trade of amphibians.
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- Kevin Cavasos
- School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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- School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA.
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- School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 99164, USA
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- Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA
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- Pet Advocacy Network, Alexandria, VA, 22314, USA
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- School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, 37996, USA
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Li P, Ouyang Y. Oil price shocks and China's consumer and entrepreneur sentiment: a Bayesian structural VAR approach. Empir Econ 2023; 65:1-31. [PMID: 37361957 PMCID: PMC10040922 DOI: 10.1007/s00181-023-02413-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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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This paper studies the effect of oil price shocks on China's consumer and entrepreneur sentiment using a novel Bayesian inference structural vector autoregression model. Interestingly, we find that oil supply and demand shocks that raise oil prices have significantly positive effects on both consumer and entrepreneur sentiment. These effects are more significant on entrepreneur sentiment than on consumer sentiment. Furthermore, oil price shocks promote consumer sentiment mainly by increasing their satisfaction with current income and their expectation of future employment. Oil price shocks would change consumers' saving and consumption decisions but not their plans to buy cars. Meanwhile, the effect of oil price shocks on entrepreneur sentiment differs across different types of enterprises and industries.
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- Peng Li
- Institute of Industrial Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, 100006 China
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- Institute of Economics, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Yuetanbeixiaojie 2, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100836 China
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Braithwaite FA, Arnold J, Davis A, Gwilt I, MacIntyre E, Morris S, James KR, Lee K, Marshall H, Ninnes P, Scrafton D, Smith N, Stanton TR. Osteoarthritis consumers as co-researchers: Identifying consumer insights to improve osteoarthritis management by co-designing translational research solutions. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023:S1063-4584(23)00724-0. [PMID: 36924920 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.03.004] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Co-design is a consumer-driven approach that facilitates consumer participation in creating meaningful solutions to complex problems. Poor uptake of core management strategies for osteoarthritis suggests there is a missing link in translation between research and practice. We partnered with osteoarthritis consumers as 'co-researchers' to identify translational research solutions to improve uptake of core management strategies that are grounded in lived experiences. OBJECTIVE To transparently describe a theory-driven, generative co-design approach using an integrated conceptual framework to collaborate with consumers at the equal partnership level. DESIGN We used co-design workshops with a non-hierarchical participatory framework. Three workshops with six co-researchers [2 female, mean age 68.7(9.8) years, 3-30 years symptom duration] were conducted using activities to encourage creative thinking, promote deep reflection on personal/societal beliefs and minimise sensitivities around sharing personal beliefs (e.g., establishing a safe space, prompting questions, perspective-taking, counter-stereotypical exemplars). RESULTS All six co-researchers actively participated in the workshops. Achievement of an equal collaborative partnership was evidenced by co-researchers challenging a project proposed by the research team and making alternative recommendations that have been implemented in prospective decision-making - representing a complete change in research focus driven by consumer input. A key suggested solution was to develop a scalable knowledge translation intervention that targets misconceptions about osteoarthritis and its management at the societal-level. CONCLUSIONS Through an innovative co-design approach in partnership with co-researchers, we identified meaningful areas on which to focus translational research for osteoarthritis. Discordance between existing research priorities and novel solutions proposed by co-researchers highlights the value of co-design.
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- IIMPACT in Health, University of South Australia (UniSA).
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- UniSA Creative, University of South Australia (UniSA).
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- UniSA Creative, University of South Australia (UniSA).
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- IIMPACT in Health, University of South Australia (UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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- Co-researchers for the John Stuart Colville Fellowship (AFSA and UniSA).
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Romeo-Arroyo E, Mora M, Noguera-Artiaga L, Vázquez-Araújo L. Tea pairings: Impact of aromatic congruence on acceptance and sweetness perception. Curr Res Food Sci 2023; 6:100432. [PMID: 36636724 PMCID: PMC9829690 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.100432] [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: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/30/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Food pairing is a relevant tool for the food industry and for culinary professionals to develop successful flavor combinations and memorable experiences, but it could also be useful for encouraging consumers to adhere to a healthier diet. The general purpose of this study was to further investigate the perception of teas and butter cookies with and without aromatic congruence, deepening in sweetness perception. The experimental included: 1) a projective mapping test (30 semi-trained panelists) to group tea samples and choose representatives of each aromatic group; 2) the determination of the main volatile organic compounds using Solid Phase Micro Extraction-Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) to prove the aromatic congruence of the designed tea-cookie pairings; 3) a consumer study (n = 89) to assess liking, sweetness perception, of the single samples and pairings, and the pairing principles of the congruent and non-congruent parings. Results of the projective mapping showed that the tea samples could be grouped into 3 main categories by their herbal, fruity-sweet, and brown-sweet notes, results also supported by the GCMS data. Harmony was positively correlated to liking, and Balance and Similarity seemed to be related to aromatic "congruence", although all pairings were similarly liked. Sugar content was similar in all the cookie samples and pairings, but sweetness perception was significantly influenced by the aroma of the samples, being the samples and pairings made with spearmint the least sweet ones. Pairing a tea with sweet aromas with the spearmint cookie, independently of the kind of sweet aromatics (e.g.: coconut, almond, vanilla, fruity, tropical), seemed to slightly increase sweetness perception, although significant differences were not detected with other spearmint cookie pairings. Findings of the present research sum knowledge to the food pairing area, but further research is needed in recommending appropriate methodologies for pairing assessment, as well as the potential uses of driven pairings in specific food cultures.
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- Elena Romeo-Arroyo
- Basque Culinary Center, Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- BCC Innovation, Technology Center in Gastronomy, Basque Culinary Center, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- Corresponding author. Basque Culinary Center, Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
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- Basque Culinary Center, Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- BCC Innovation, Technology Center in Gastronomy, Basque Culinary Center, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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- Research Group “Food Quality and Safety”, Centro de Investigación e Innovación Agroalimentaria y Agroambiental, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Carretera de Beniel Km 3.2, Orihuela, 03312, Spain
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- Basque Culinary Center, Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences, Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
- BCC Innovation, Technology Center in Gastronomy, Basque Culinary Center, Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
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Heafala A, Mitchell LJ, Ball L. Informing care through lived experiences: perspectives of consumers and carers regarding dietetic care for eating disorders in Australia. Eat Weight Disord 2022; 27:3449-3456. [PMID: 36269547 PMCID: PMC9803736 DOI: 10.1007/s40519-022-01481-9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Dietitians are important members of eating disorder treatment teams. Previous research indicates little is known about the experience of receiving nutrition care for eating disorders. This study aimed to explore the perspectives of consumers and carers regarding the care received from primary care dietitians for eating disorders. METHODS This study qualitatively explored the perceptions of individuals aged ≥ 15 years, who (i) identified as having an eating disorder or (ii) had cared for someone with an eating disorder, and had received care from a dietitian in a primary care setting. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes from interview transcripts. Synthesized member checking was utilized to assess whether the identified themes resonated with participants' experiences. Twenty-four individuals (21 consumers, 3 carers) participated in a semi-structured interview. Seventeen participants completed member checking and all supported the identified themes and subthemes. RESULTS Three themes emerged inductively from the data: (1) valuing a person-centered approach to dietetic care; (2) the therapeutic alliance is central to engaging in dietetic care; and (3) sharing the complex journey. CONCLUSIONS This study advances the understanding of the aspects of dietetic care perceived as most helpful by consumers and carers. These insights highlight the importance of person-centeredness, empathy, trust and collaboration within eating disorder care. The findings can be used by dietitians and health professionals to inform practice. Further research is needed to understand how dietitians can be supported to provide optimal nutrition care to people and families impacted by eating disorders. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V. Qualitative study.
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- Alana Heafala
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, QLD 4215 Southport, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, QLD 4215 Southport, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, Southport, QLD 4215 Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, 1 Parklands Dr, QLD 4215 Southport, Australia
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Klein P, Fairweather AK, Lawn S. Structural stigma and its impact on healthcare for borderline personality disorder: a scoping review. Int J Ment Health Syst 2022; 16:48. [PMID: 36175958 PMCID: PMC9520817 DOI: 10.1186/s13033-022-00558-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and their carers/families continue to experience structural stigma when accessing health services. Structural stigma involves societal-level conditions, cultural norms, and organizational policies that inhibit the opportunities, resources, and wellbeing of people living with attributes that are the object of stigma. BPD is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive psychosocial dysfunction including, problems regulating emotions and suicidality. This scoping review aimed to identify, map, and explore the international literature on structural stigma associated with BPD and its impact on healthcare for consumers with BPD, their carers/families, and health practitioners. METHODS A comprehensive search of the literature encompassed MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and JBI Evidence-Based databases (from inception to February 28th 2022). The search strategy also included grey literature searches and handsearching the references of included studies. Eligibility criteria included citations relevant to structural stigma associated with BPD and health and crisis care services. Quality appraisal of included citations were completed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool 2018 version (MMAT v.18), the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses Tool, and the AGREE II: advancing guideline development, reporting, and evaluation in health care tool. Thematic Analysis was used to inform data extraction, analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of the data. RESULTS A total of 57 citations were included in the review comprising empirical peer-reviewed articles (n = 55), and reports (n = 2). Studies included quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and systematic review designs. Review findings identified several extant macro- and micro-level structural mechanisms, challenges, and barriers contributing to BPD-related stigma in health systems. These structural factors have a substantial impact on health service access and care for BPD. Key themes that emerged from the data comprised: structural stigma and the BPD diagnosis and BPD-related stigma surrounding health and crisis care services. CONCLUSION Narrative synthesis of the findings provide evidence about the impact of structural stigma on healthcare for BPD. It is anticipated that results of this review will inform future research, policy, and practice to address BPD-related stigma in health systems, as well as approaches for improving the delivery of responsive health services and care for consumers with BPD and their carers/families. REVIEW REGISTRATION Open Science Framework ( https://osf.io/bhpg4 ).
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- Pauline Klein
- Discipline of Population Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
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- Discipline of Population Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
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- Discipline of Behavioural Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5001 Australia
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Rosen A, Holmes DJ. Co-leadership to co-design in mental health-care ecosystems: what does it mean to us? Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2022; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 36129260 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-06-2022-0065] [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: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aims to demonstrate how service providers, service users and their families should be able to share the co-leadership, co-auspicing, co-ownership, and co-governance, of a the mental health-care ecosystem, at every level, as it develops upwards and wider, in a process of inclusivity, conviviality and polyphonic discourse, via the overlapping phases of co-creativity, codesign, co-production, co-delivery, co-evaluation, co-research and co-replication, to achieve outcomes of co-communal or organisational well-being. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH "Co-design" is shorthand code for encouraging multiple pathways and trajectories toward forming and sustaining a sparkling web or vibrant network of inclusive opportunities for stakeholder participation and a collaborative partnership in organizational development, in these circumstances, for more effective mental health services (MHSs). FINDINGS In a co-design framework, all partners should be entitled to expect and "to have and to hold" an ongoing equal stake, voice and power in the discourse from start to finish, in a bottom-up process which is fostered by an interdisciplinary leadership group, providing the strong foundation or nutrient-rich and well-watered soil and support from which a shared endeavor can grow, blossom and generate the desired fruit in ample quality and quantity. ORIGINALITY/VALUE The authors should be working toward co-design and co-production of contemporary MHSs in a mental health-care ecosystem.
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- Alan Rosen
- Australian Health Services Research Institute [AHSRI], University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia and Brain & Mind Centre [BMC], University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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- Department of Marketing and Communications, Global Engagement and Partnerships Division, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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Claveria O, Sorić P. Labour market uncertainty after the irruption of COVID-19. Empir Econ 2022; 64:1897-1945. [PMID: 36124100 PMCID: PMC9472741 DOI: 10.1007/s00181-022-02304-7] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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This paper examines the evolution of labour market uncertainty after the irruption of the COVID-19 pandemic in European countries. Since uncertainty is not directly observable, we use two alternative methods to directly approximate it. Both approaches are based on qualitative expectations elicited form the consumer survey conducted by the European Commission. On the one hand, following (Dibiasi and Iselin in Empir Econ 61:2113-2141, 2021), we use the share of consumers unable to formalise expectations about unemployment (Knightian-type uncertainty). On the other, we use the geometric discrepancy indicator proposed by (Claveria in Empirica 48:483-505, 2021) to quantify the proportion of disagreement in business and consumer expectations. We find that both uncertainty measures covary across the 22 European countries analysed. Although we observe differences in the evolution across countries, in most cases the perception of labour market uncertainty peaked before the outbreak of the crisis, plummeted during the first months of the lockdown, and started rising again. When testing for cointegration with the unemployment rate, we find that both indicators exhibit a long-term relationship with unemployment in most countries. The impact of both indicators on unemployment is characterised by considerable asymmetries, showing a more intense reaction to decreases in the level of labour market uncertainty. While this finding may seem counterintuitive at first sight, it somehow reflects the fact that during recessive periods, the level of disagreement in consumer unemployment expectations drops considerably.
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- Oscar Claveria
- AQR-IREA, University of Barcelona, Diagonal, 690, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb, Trg Republike Hrvatske 14, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Kaufmann S, Hruschka N, Vildozo L, Vogl CR. Alternative Food Networks in Latin America-exploring PGS (Participatory Guarantee Systems) markets and their consumers: a cross-country comparison. Agric Human Values 2022; 40:193-216. [PMID: 36915913 PMCID: PMC9998599 DOI: 10.1007/s10460-022-10347-w] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Alternative food networks (AFN) are argued to provide platforms to re-socialize and re-spacealize food, establish and contribute to democratic participation in local food chains, and foster producer-consumer relations and trust. As one of the most recent examples of AFN, Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) have gained notable traction in attempting to redefine consumer-producer relations in the organic value chain. The participation of stakeholders, such as consumers, has been a key element theoretically differentiating PGS from other organic verification systems. While research on farmer participation in PGS is attracting interest, consumer participation is still widely overlooked. Using a mixed methods approach, this paper describes five PGS markets in Mexico, Chile and Bolivia. A survey was conducted with consumers in the PGS markets to explore their awareness of the PGS, how consumers participate in the PGS, and their level of trust in the respective PGS and its certified products. Results showed a low level of awareness of PGS among market consumers, few participation possibilities, and minimal consumer participation overall. Nevertheless, trust in organic quality was generally high. Consumers primarily relied on the direct relationship with producers and the PGS market itself as sources of trust. These results provide novel insight into PGS consumer-market interactions, and contribute to discussions concerning social embeddedness, awareness and participation within AFN.
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- Sonja Kaufmann
- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Organic Farming, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Organic Farming, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Organic Farming, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Institute of Organic Farming, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Gregor-Mendel-Str. 33, 1180 Vienna, Austria
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Loughhead M, Hodges E, McIntyre H, Procter NG, Barbara A, Bickley B, Harris G, Huber L, Martinez L. A model of lived experience leadership for transformative systems change: Activating Lived Experience Leadership (ALEL) project. Leadersh Health Serv (Bradf Engl) 2022; ahead-of-print. [PMID: 35943397 DOI: 10.1108/lhs-04-2022-0045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 01/07/2023]
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PURPOSE This discursive paper presents a lived experience leadership model as developed as part of the Activating Lived Experience Leadership (ALEL) project project to increase the recognition and understanding of lived experience leadership in mental health and social sectors. The model of lived experience leadership was formulated through a collaboration between the South Australian Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network and the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH As one of the outcomes of the ALEL research project, this model incorporates findings from a two-year research project in South Australia using participatory action research methodology and cocreation methodology. Focus groups with lived experience leaders, interviews with sector leaders and a national survey of lived experience leaders provided the basis of qualitative data, which was interpreted via an iterative and shared analysis. This work identified intersecting lived experience values, actions, qualities and skills as characteristics of effective lived experience leadership and was visioned and led by lived experience leaders. FINDINGS The resulting model frames lived experience leadership as a social movement for recognition, inclusion and justice and is composed of six leadership actions: centres lived experience; stands up and speaks out; champions justice; nurtures connected and collective spaces; mobilises strategically; and leads change. Leadership is also guided by the values of integrity, authenticity, mutuality and intersectionality, and the key positionings of staying peer and sharing power. ORIGINALITY/VALUE This model is based on innovative primary research, which has been developed to encourage understanding across mental health and social sectors on the work of lived experience leaders in seeking change and the value that they offer for systems transformation. It also offers unique insights to guide reflective learning for the lived experience and consumer movement, workers, clinicians, policymakers and communities.
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- Mark Loughhead
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Network SA, Adelaide, Australia
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- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Network SA, Adelaide, Australia
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- Lived Experience Leadership and Advocacy Network SA, Adelaide, Australia
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- Mental Health Coalition of South Australia Inc., North Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Health and Wellbeing, Government of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Rural Health, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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DeWAAL CS, Okoruwa A, Yalch T, McCLAFFERTY B. Regional Codex Guidelines and Their Potential To Impact Food Safety in Traditional Food Markets. J Food Prot 2022; 85:1148-1156. [PMID: 35588145 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-22-052] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Traditional food markets frequently have inadequate infrastructure, limited access to potable water, unsanitary conditions, and inadequate storage facilities, making them especially risky places for the growth and spread of foodborne pathogens. Traditional markets also often lack effective government oversight. Government programs are important for providing a foundation to manage food safety by setting and enforcing minimum food safety and quality standards and by establishing uniform standards for the conduct of food businesses. Four regional guidelines developed by the Codex Alimentarius to improve the safety of street-vended food were examined for their application to traditional food markets. These guidelines provide important standards that can be used to improve food safety in traditional food markets in many countries, including advice to governments and market authorities in the areas of policy and regulation, infrastructure, food handling, vendor health and hygiene, and training and education. The guidelines can be supplemented with additional material from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. However, given the gaps identified in the individual regional guidelines, a uniform international standard is needed for national, regional, and local governments to use when managing food safety in traditional markets. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Caroline Smith DeWAAL
- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, 1201 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, USA
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- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, 1201 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, USA
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- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, 1201 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, USA
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- Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, 1201 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, USA
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de Olde EM, Busch G. Opinion paper: Role of standards in the transformation of the livestock sector. Animal 2022; 16:100588. [PMID: 35843192 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2022.100588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- E M de Olde
- Animal Production Systems Group, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 338, 6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Marketing for Food and Agricultural Products, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Goettingen, Platz der Goettinger Sieben 5, 37073 Göttingen, Lower-Saxony, Germany
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Giusti L, Ussorio D, Salza A, Casacchia M, Roncone R. Easier Said Than Done: The Challenge to Teach "Personal Recovery" to Mental Health Professionals Through a Short, Targeted and Structured Training Programme. Community Ment Health J 2022; 58:1014-23. [PMID: 34748148 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-021-00910-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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This study assesses the effectiveness of our short Personal Recovery Training Program (PRTP) for mental health professionals. Fifty-two healthcare professionals from Italian mental health services and forty students in psychiatric rehabilitation completed the Recovery Knowledge Inventory (RKI) pre- and post-training, divided into two groups: the PRTP (N = 45) and the Family Psychoeducational Training Program (FPTP; N = 47). Participants' understanding of personal recovery improved more significantly for those in the PRTP than for those in the FPTP group in two domains, "Roles and responsibilities" and "Non-linearity of the recovery process"; the FPTP group showed a significant improvement in the "Role of self-definition and peers in recovery" domain. Two consumers were involved in the PRTP and represented a resource to help participants understand the personal recovery process. Our findings indicate that a brief PRTP supported by consumers can improve staff and students' recovery orientation. The translation of the training into clinical practice remains unevaluated.
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Ha TM, Hansson H, Abu Hatab A, Darr D, Shakur S. A risk-benefit approach to the purchase and consumption of conventional vegetables in wet markets. Appetite 2022; 176:106142. [PMID: 35724748 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2022.106142] [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: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The purchase and consumption of conventional vegetables from wet markets in Vietnam are like two sides of a coin: perceived food safety risks and perceived benefits. Drawing on a sample of 463 Hanoi consumers, this study employed a risk-benefit approach to analyze the purchase intention and consumption frequency of conventional vegetables at traditional markets. A confirmatory factor analysis examined the links among risk perception, perceived utilitarian benefits, perceived hedonic benefits, and trust. Finally, generalized ordered and Poisson regressions were performed on these psychological constructs and their identified links. We found that perceived hedonic benefits, trust in wet market actors, and the presence of homegrown vegetables determined purchase intention and consumption frequency. The joint influence of perceived hedonic and utilitarian benefits on purchase intention implies that consumers considered both benefit dimensions when thinking of their future purchase of conventional vegetables. The significant interaction between perceived risk and perceived hedonic benefits on consumption frequency supports the risk-benefit approach. The effect of perceived hedonic benefits and income on purchase intention and consumption frequency are evidence of wet markets' social and cultural relevance.
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- Thanh Mai Ha
- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7013 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden; Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Vietnam National University of Agriculture, Hanoi, Viet Nam.
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- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7013 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Box 7013 750 07, Uppsala, Sweden; Nordic Africa Institute, PO Box 1703, SE-751, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Marie-Curie-Straße 1, 47533, Kleve, Germany
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- School of Economics and Finance, Massey University, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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Al-Zughbi I, Krayem M. Quince fruit Cydonia oblonga Mill nutritional composition, antioxidative properties, health benefits and consumers preferences towards some industrial quince products: A review. Food Chem 2022; 393:133362. [PMID: 35661598 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Quince fruit (Cydonia oblonga) that belongs to the Rosaceae family and native to the Mediterranean region has been studied for decades for its unique importance in food and medicine. This fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals as well as fibers, pectin and tannins. Quince is known by its many therapeutic effects that include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anti-ulcerative, and anticancer actions. However, this fruit is underutilized at the level of food processing due to its sensory attributes and the limited appreciation of its benefits by both farmers and consumers. Other than jellies and jams, quince could be processed into various healthy sub-products. The aims of the current review are to present botanical and nutritive value of this fruit, review the available literature on its therapeutic effects in order to increase farmers and consumers awareness about the importance of quince fruit and showing the different ways of utilizing it.
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- Israa Al-Zughbi
- LIU, Lebanese International University, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Bekaa Campus, Al Khyara-West Bekaa, Lebanon
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- LIU, Lebanese International University, School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Food Sciences and Technology, Bekaa Campus, Al Khyara-West Bekaa, Lebanon.
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Wu S, Dong Y, Deng Y, Cui L, Zhuang X. Protistan consumers and phototrophs are more sensitive than bacteria and fungi to pyrene exposure in soil. Sci Total Environ 2022; 822:153539. [PMID: 35104532 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153539] [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] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The levels of organic pollutants, in particular polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), are increasing worldwide, yet we lack clarity on how these pollutants affect microbial communities of different trophic levels, including protists, fungi, and bacteria. Herein, we conducted soil microcosm incubation experiments to investigate the effects of pyrene, a typical PAH, on microbial communities along concentration gradients from 0 to 500 mg kg-1 soil. Protistan communities were more sensitive to pollutants than fungal and bacterial communities, and protistan consumers and phototrophs were the dominant trophic functional groups. In addition, by assessing changes in the diversity and structure of the soil microbiome and ecological networks, we found that the microbial communities, including the protistan community and the two trophic communities composed of protists and their prey, were destabilized with increasing stress and pyrene concentrations. We identified links and complicated relationships between phototrophs, bacteria, and consumers in food webs, which explain the importance of protists in stabilizing the microbial community. Collectively, our work provides novel evidence that protists are considerably sensitive to pollution stress, and caution should be exercised in future evaluations of the protistan and multitrophic communities in polluted soil ecosystems.
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- Shanghua Wu
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Institute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Wetland Ecological Function and Restoration, Beijing 100091, China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100085, China; College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
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Zhang Z, Bonebrake TC, Xing S, Dingle C, Ho I, Andersson AA. Low pangolin consumption in Hong Kong pre- and post- the COVID-19 outbreak: Conservation and health concerns both contribute to people's attitudes. Glob Ecol Conserv 2022; 35:e02107. [PMID: 35378839 PMCID: PMC8966124 DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02107] [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: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Pangolins have recently received significant media attention globally as the trade for their scales and meat is driving many species closer to extinction. As a result of this, there have been increased legal regulations placed on pangolin trade in recent years. The suggestion that pangolins may have been involved in the transmission of COVID-19 further brought the issues of pangolin consumption to the fore in 2020. However, we have little understanding of the attitudes of the general public towards pangolin consumption pre- or post the outbreak of COVID-19. We conducted surveys in Hong Kong, a critical transit hub in the trafficking routes for pangolins, in 2015 (n = 1037) and 2020 (n = 1028) to determine general attitudes towards pangolin consumption in the city, and whether these attitudes changed since the onset of COVID-19. We found low reported rates of pangolin consumption (< 1% of respondents) in both surveys, and most of the respondents who professed to eating pangolins were aged above 50. Perceptions of how trends in pangolin consumption are changing were consistent between 2015 and 2020, with 55% of the public in 2015 and 57% in 2020 believing that consumption has declined over time. In 2020, respondents cited conservation (endangered status of pangolins) and health concerns (risk of disease transmission) as the two primary reasons (> 50%) for declining attitudes toward consumption. Overall, COVID-19 does not, specifically, appear to be associated with changed perceptions of pangolin consumption in Hong Kong: > 75% of respondents stated that there is no relationship between pangolins and COVID-19, or were unsure about any such connection. Only 1% mentioned an awareness of the illegality of pangolin consumption as a reason for not consuming them. As such, our results challenge simple narratives regarding the impact of COVID-19 on pangolin consumption. We suggest that future demand reduction efforts could emphasize the conservation impact and health risks of consuming pangolins, and specifically focus on the older generations. As pangolins continue to be trafficked and threatened with extinction, further research into the perceptions and attitudes of consumers of these products is needed to inform targeted and effective interventions.
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- Zheng Zhang
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.,School of Ecology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Humane Society International, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Shumaker ET, Kirchner M, Cates SC, Shelley L, Goulter R, Goodson L, Bernstein C, Lavallee A, Jaykus LA, Chapman B. Observational Study of the Impact of a Food Safety Intervention on Consumer Poultry Washing. J Food Prot 2022; 85:615-625. [PMID: 35051277 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-21-397] [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: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to test the effectiveness of a consumer poultry washing educational intervention that included video observation of meal preparation with participants who self-reported washing poultry. Treatment group participants received three e-mail messages containing information that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has used on social media sites (video and infographics) related to poultry preparation, including advising against washing chicken. Participants were observed cooking chicken thighs (inoculated with traceable nonpathogenic Escherichia coli strain DH5α) and preparing a salad to determine whether they washed the chicken and the extent of cross-contamination to the salad and areas of the kitchen. After meal preparation, participants responded to an interview about food handling behaviors, including questions about the intervention for treatment group participants. Three hundred people participated in the study (158 control, 142 treatment). The intervention effectively encouraged participants not to wash chicken before cooking; 93% of treatment group participants but only 39% of control group participants did not wash the chicken (P < 0.0001). The high levels of E. coli DH5α detected in the sink and on the salad lettuce suggest that microbes transferred to the sink from the chicken, packaging, or contaminated hands are a larger cause for concern than is splashing contaminated chicken fluids onto the counter. Among chicken washers, 26 and 30% of the lettuce from the prepared salad was contaminated for the control and treatment groups, respectively. For nonwashers, 31 and 15% of the lettuce was contaminated for the control and treatment groups, respectively. Hand-facilitated cross-contamination is suspected to be a factor in explaining this resulting lettuce cross-contamination. This study demonstrates the need to change the frame of "don't wash your poultry" messaging to instead focus on preventing contamination of sinks and continuing to emphasize the importance of hand washing and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Ellen Thomas Shumaker
- Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, 512 Brickhaven Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 400 Dan Allen Drive, Schaub Hall #339E, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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- RTI International, 3040 East Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709
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- Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, 512 Brickhaven Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 400 Dan Allen Drive, Schaub Hall #339E, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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- Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, 512 Brickhaven Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. 20552
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education, 1400 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, D.C. 20250, USA
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- Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 400 Dan Allen Drive, Schaub Hall #339E, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
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- Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, 512 Brickhaven Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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The demand for meat alternatives has been growing in the recent years and it is expected to keep expanding. Motives driving this growth are diverse and are mostly related to the health and ethical concerns over animal welfare and the possible impact of meat production on the environment. Meat alternatives are not anymore a niche market (i.e., vegetarians and vegans) but going mainstream (also consumed by meat eaters and flexitarians). This can be attributed to advances in formulations and ingredients and innovative technologies resulting in improved quality of products. This chapter summarizes the current knowledge about meat alternatives (from plant, fungi or/and algae). Plant-based alternatives are already a proofed commodity with a wide range of products available in the market. The search for more sustainable sources had put the spotlight on other sources such as fungi and algae due to their limited need to land, energy and water for biomass production. Fungi-based alternatives are steps ahead of those algae-based owing to fungi neutral flavor, comparable nutritional profile to meat and no need to masking agents. Consumer acceptance is still a key challenge boosting research and development efforts to ensure a better quality, affordability, and sustainability.
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- Fatma Boukid
- Food Safety and Functionality Programme, Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (IRTA), Monells, Spain.
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- Food Quality and Sensory Science Department, Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland
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Mörelius E, Munns A, Smith S, Nelson HJ, McKenzie A, Ferullo J, Gill FJ. Pediatric and child health nursing: A three-phase research priority setting study in Western Australia. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 63:39-45. [PMID: 34973465 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.12.016] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Priority settings are important to plan and direct future research. The aim of this study was to identify the top ten pediatric and child health nursing research priorities from the perspectives of consumers, community, and healthcare professionals in Western Australia. DESIGN AND METHODS This study used an adapted James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership design with three phases. 1) A planning workshop to inform a survey. 2) A survey using five open-ended-questions distributed between October 2020 and January 2021 through social media and healthcare professionals' emails. Responders' statements were analyzed with content analysis. 3) A consensus workshop to finalize and rank the themes. RESULTS The planning workshop participants (n = 25) identified gaps such as community child healthcare and confirmed lack of consumer engagement in previous studies. The survey responses (n = 232) generated 911 statements analyzed into 19 themes. The consensus workshop participants (n = 19) merged and added themes, resulting in 16 final themes. The top three ranked themes were: 'access to service', 'mental health and psychological wellbeing', and 'communication'. CONCLUSIONS The research themes are necessarily broad to capture the wide range of issues raised, reflecting the scope of pediatric and child health nursing. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The priorities will inform future research to be directed to areas of priority for stakeholders who have often not had a say in setting the research agenda.
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- Evalotte Mörelius
- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, WA, Australia.
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- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia; Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, WA, Australia
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- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, WA, Australia
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- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Community Engagement Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Child and Adolescent Health Service, Nedlands, WA, Australia; Curtin School of Nursing, Curtin University, WA, Australia
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Gómez-Rico M, Molina-Collado A, Santos-Vijande ML, Molina-Collado MV, Imhoff B. The role of novel instruments of brand communication and brand image in building consumers' brand preference and intention to visit wineries. Curr Psychol 2022; 42:1-17. [PMID: 35035183 PMCID: PMC8740867 DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-02656-w] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This research aims to analyze brand communication and brand image as specific drivers of wine brand preference and their influence on wine consumers' intention to visit associated wineries. Specifically, this paper enhances the understanding of the roles of advertising-promotion, sponsorship-public relations, corporate social responsibility, and social media in brand communication, as well as functional, emotional and reputation components in brand image development in the context of wine tourism industry. Data was collected through a structured and self-administered questionnaire from 486 visitors to wineries in Spain. Partial least squares regression was used to evaluate the measurement model and the hypotheses. The empirical analysis shows that brand communication and brand image have similar positive effects on brand preference, and that brand image mediates the relationship between brand communication and brand preference. This research suggests implications for theory and practice relative to brand management in terms of communication and image; and it proposes insights into novel communication tools and marketing activities for the winery tourism industry. Firms should employ a holistic evaluation of brand communication to involve the whole organization, which would enhance the strategic role that brand communication plays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-021-02656-w.
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- Mar Gómez-Rico
- Department of Business Administration, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Business Administration, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
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- Department of Hispanic Studies, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX USA
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Verrill L, Lando AM, Wu F, Tatavarthy A, Obenhuber D. Consumption of Raw Flour in the United States: Results from the 2019 U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety and Nutrition Survey. J Food Prot 2022; 85:31-35. [PMID: 34469535 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-21-256] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Several outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections in the past decade have been linked to flour and flour-associated products and have raised concerns that the consumption of raw flour represents a public health risk as a vehicle for foodborne pathogens. The extent to which consumers know and understand that they should not consume raw flour is unclear. In fall 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration collected data on perceptions regarding uncooked flour and on self-reported consumption behaviors via the Food Safety and Nutrition Survey, a national probability survey of U.S. adults (≥18 years of age). Cross-tabulations and regressions were used to analyze the data (n = 2,171). Thirty-five percent of consumers reported having tasted or eaten something with uncooked flour in it in the previous 12 months. Responses differed significantly by sex, race, education, and age. On average, respondents indicated that uncooked flour is not likely to contain germs that can make people sick, with significant differences noted by demographic categories. Respondents rated raw homemade cookie dough as moderately likely to have germs that can make people sick, with significant demographic differences. These findings indicate that U.S. consumers are largely unaware that raw flour is risky to consume, and many people are consuming products that contain raw flour. HIGHLIGHTS
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- L Verrill
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, USA
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, USA
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Mucinhato RMD, da Cunha DT, Barros SCF, Zanin LM, Auad LI, Weis GCC, Saccol ALDF, Stedefeldt E. Behavioral predictors of household food-safety practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: Extending the theory of planned behavior. Food Control 2021; 134:108719. [PMID: 34961805 PMCID: PMC8695225 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [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: 08/21/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The epidemiological scenario of COVID-19, social distancing, and business restrictions has increased food preparation and consumption at home. Food mishandling at home can significantly raise the risk of foodborne diseases. This study investigates food-mishandling behavior predictors by applying the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB), with the addition of knowledge and risk perception, to households during the COVID-19 pandemic. One thousand and sixty-eight consumers (n = 1068) in Brazil participated in this study before the COVID-19 vaccination period. Data were collected using an online questionnaire with 40 questions and different anchors; they were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The following original TPB factors positively affected the intention to implement safe food-handling practices: attitude (p < 0.001), perceived behavioral control (p < 0.001), and subjective norms (p < 0.001). More robust effects of attitude and perceived behavioral control on intention were also observed. Although food-safety knowledge did not affect intention (p = 0.30), it positively affected the other TPB factors. Perceived risk positively affected all TPB factors. The results of this study support the usefulness of TPB and its extension, providing evidence that public-health crises can contribute to changes in food-safety-related consumer behavior.
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- Raísa Moreira Dardaque Mucinhato
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Laboratory of Food and Health, School of Applied Sciences - State University of Campinas - UNICAMP, 1300 Pedro Zaccaria St, Limeira, SP, 13484-350, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP, 862 Botucatu St, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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- Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Brasília - UnB, Campus Darcy Ribeiro, Asa Norte, Brasília, 70910-900, Brazil
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Santa Maria - UFSM, Roraima Avenue, Camobi, Santa Maria, RS, 97105-900, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Life Sciences - Franciscana University - UFN. Research Group in Food and Nutritional Security GESAN/CNPq, 1614 Andradas St, Centro, Santa Maria, RS, 97010-030, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive Medicine - Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP. 740, Botucatu St, Fourth Floor, Vila Clementino, São Paulo, SP, 04024-002, Brazil
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Lin B, Guan C. Determinants of household food waste reduction intention in China: The role of perceived government control. J Environ Manage 2021; 299:113577. [PMID: 34450303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [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: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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About one third of food are wasted or lost globally every year which causes the problems of environmental degradation, food security issues, and economic inefficiency. With the new mandatory source separation policy implemented in China, the main objective of this research is to identify the variables that impact household food waste reduction intention and to understand the role of perceived government control and perceived policy effectiveness from the perspective of households. Using a PLS-SEM model design, a questionnaire with nine constructs including theory of planned behaviors variables, perceived policy effectiveness, perceived government control, perceived consumer effectiveness, and environmental concern were answered by respondents (n = 3037). Results showed that the less well-studied variables of perceived government control are important in shaping shareholder's food waste intention. As expected, the theory of planned behavior variables, perceived consumer effectiveness, and environmental concern are positively related to reducing food waste intention, while strong perceived government control was associated with lowering intention in food waste reduction. This paper then extends existing understanding of psychological determinants of food waste by identifying perceived government control as mediator.
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- Boqiang Lin
- School of Management, China institute for Studies in Energy Policy, Xiamen University, Fujian, 361005, PR China; Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, Fujian, 361101, PR China.
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- School of Management, China institute for Studies in Energy Policy, Xiamen University, Fujian, 361005, PR China.
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Cui L, Jiang Z, Huang X, Liu S, Wu Y, Fan M. Decade changes of the food web structure in tropical seagrass meadow: Implication of eutrophication effects. Mar Pollut Bull 2021; 173:113122. [PMID: 34768192 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113122] [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: 07/23/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Seagrass meadows are experiencing worldwide declines mainly because of nutrient enrichment. However, knowledge about how eutrophication affects its food web structure is still limited. Based on decade-scale observations in a tropical seagrass meadow, we analysed primary producer structures, isotopic niche, and the diets of consumers respond to the decade nutrient enrichment. Through decades of nutrient enrichment, the biomass of epiphytes, particulate organic matter (POM), and macroalgae significantly increased. Correspondingly, the contribution of seagrass to the entire food web decreased significantly. Meanwhile, the isotopic niches of consumers have also become more shrinking, which reflects a more concentrated diet and higher predation pressure for consumers. These findings suggest that eutrophication leads to a significant shift in the structure of primary producers, which has changed food source availability and increased predation pressure, leading to a dietary shift in consumers and a simplified food web structure.
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- Lijun Cui
- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou 511458, PR China; Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou 511458, PR China; Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou 511458, PR China; Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory, Guangzhou 511458, PR China; Innovation Academy of South China Sea Ecology and Environmental Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Tropical Marine Bio-resources and Ecology, South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510301, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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Varela P, Arvisenet G, Gonera A, Myhrer KS, Fifi V, Valentin D. Meat replacer? No thanks! The clash between naturalness and processing: An explorative study of the perception of plant-based foods. Appetite 2021; 169:105793. [PMID: 34748877 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [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: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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A shift towards a plant-based diet is desired to promote sustainability, improve health, and minimize animal suffering. However, many consumers are not willing to make such a transition, because of attachment to meat and unwillingness to change habits. The present work explored the perception of Norwegian and French consumers' attitudes, barriers and opportunities to increase the likelihood of a shift in diet. Three creative focus groups (CFGs), using interactive tasks such as photo-collage, projective mapping, story completion and third person technique, were run with omnivorous adult consumers in each country. CFGs gathers undirected feedback, providing less biased responses than other exploration methods, related to e.g. social norms. In both countries, results were in general lines comparable. Nutritional knowledge was low regarding vegetable proteins; familiar sources of protein were mostly animal. There is a strong gap between respondents' desired behaviour (balancing nutrition, eating less meat) and their actual behaviour: meat is very important, and the menu is often organized around it. Consumers are curious about vegetable sources of protein, but major constraints were hedonics in France, and convenience in Norway. The main barrier to a shift in diet is the lack of knowledge on how to prepare plant-based meals. Many participants find a conflict between health & sustainability in industrial products, perceiving them as highly processed and suggesting that meat replacers might not be a straightforward way to drive omnivorous consumers to shift to a more plant-based diet.
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- Paula Varela
- Sensory, Consumer Sciences & Innovation, Nofima, As, Norway.
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Sensory, Consumer Sciences & Innovation, Nofima, As, Norway
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21000, Dijon, France
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- Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21000, Dijon, France
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Anteneh A, Enyew A, Getachew A, Birru Y, Kebebew A, Cools J. Preference and perception of value chain actors to quality parameters and factors affecting the quality of tef ( Eragrostis tef (Zucc. Trotter) in Central and Northwestern Ethiopia. Heliyon 2021; 7:e08090. [PMID: 34660921 PMCID: PMC8503616 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08090] [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: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/30/2022] Open
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Tef grain color is considered as the dominant parameter in the trading and price setting on the local markets. However, there are no comprehensive studies conducted so far on the preference and perception of actors on tef grain quality attributes and factors affecting it. Its implicitly assumed that other quality parameters also play a role in the value chain of tef. Using semi-structured questionnaires, this study researched the parameters and factors affecting the quality of tef, perceived by farmers, traders, and consumers in central and northwestern highlands of Ethiopia. Results from this survey indicated that grain color, size, density, shininess, cleanness, purity, and hulledness were the perceived tef grain quality attributes by all respondent groups'. Grain color followed by grain size, cleanness, and purity were the most perceived and directly or indirectly affected the price setting of tef. Farmer and trader respondents' perception for tef color was mainly dependent on their clients' (consumers). However farmer preferred the brown color tef for their consumption. Trader respondents categorized their client's preference of grain color on the income level as high, medium and low-income consumers. The high-income consumers mostly preferred the whitish color; middle-income for the mixed and brown color; and low-income for the brown color tef. The perception between farmer and trader, farmer and consumer, and trader and consumer as well as the same group of respondents living in different areas showed significantly (p < 0.05 to p < 0.0001) different on most of grain quality attributes. Nevertheless, there was no preference variability on grain color and density between farmer and trader respondents. While there were considerable differences in the color of tef between farmer and consumer and trader and consumer respondents. However, between the central and northwestern highland farmers (grain color, density and cleanness, traders, (color and cleanness), and consumer (color, density, purity, and hulledness) did not show considerable differences. From respondents, 100% of farmers, 97.7% of traders, and 93.3% of consumers perceived that grain quality variability comes from the variability of production area. Soil types, topography, and climatic factors were the main perceived causes for the variability of quality. Ninety eight percent of farmer and 100% of trader respondents perceived that black and brown color soils produced tef had highest quality in terms of whiteness or brightness as compared to tef produced on red soils. All respondent groups were also perceived that the quality of injera affected by tef grain quality. To better connect the value chain actors to the needs and preferences of tef grain and the economy in Ethiopia; the quality attributes like grain size, density, and shininess which affect the price of tef needs consideration in Ethiopian tef breeding program. The effects of soil type, agroecology, and crop variety should also be tested experimentally for a better understanding of factors influencing tef grain physical quality.
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- Abewa Anteneh
- Amhara Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Natural Resource Management, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Agricultural Research Council Secretariat, Natural Resource Research Directorate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Debre Zeit Agricultural Research Center, Bisheftu, Ethiopia
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Maylea C, Katterl S, Johnson B, Alvarez-Vasquez S, Hill N, Weller P. Consumers' experiences of rights-based mental health laws: Lessons from Victoria, Australia. Int J Law Psychiatry 2021; 78:101737. [PMID: 34428604 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2021.101737] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Many countries embarked on reforms of mental health law in the wake of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. These reforms have had varying levels of success. This paper considers the experience of consumers in the Victorian mental health system, drawing on an evaluation that asked consumers and clinicians about their knowledge and experience of rights under the Victorian Mental Health Act, 2014. The data show that consumers were not informed of their rights, were not involved in decisions about treatment, were not able to access safeguards, and could not exercise their rights. The explanations for this include limited staff time, unclear delegations of responsibility, a lack of knowledge, training, and support for rights, and a preference for 'best interests' approaches. The paper identifies tangible reforms that would maintain rights for consumers, including competent refusal of treatment, legislative and regulatory reforms, and training and resourcing. Consumers in this study found that the rights-based framework in the Mental Health Act, 2014 had such an insignificant effect on clinical mental health practice in Victoria that their rights appeared to be illusory.
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- Chris Maylea
- RMIT University, GPO 2476, Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia.
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- RMIT University, GPO 2476, Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia.
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- RMIT University, GPO 2476, Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia
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- RMIT University, GPO 2476, Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia.
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- RMIT University, GPO 2476, Melbourne 3001, Victoria, Australia.
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Ynion J, Custodio MC, Samaddar A, Mohanty SK, Cuevas RP, Ray (Chakravarti) A, Demont M. Survey data on heterogeneity in consumers' food choice in eastern India. Data Brief 2021; 36:107148. [PMID: 34095390 PMCID: PMC8166770 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107148] [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: 02/17/2021] [Revised: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A consumer survey was conducted in eastern India in 2017 to understand the heterogeneity of consumers' food choice. Face-to-face interviews were conducted among urban and rural consumers from low- and middle-income households in Odisha and West Bengal, eastern India, using a structured questionnaire. A multi-stage sampling procedure was implemented with stratified random sampling as the first stage and systematic sampling as the second stage. The survey data comprise responses from 501 respondents who have active involvement in grocery purchase decision-making and/or in meal planning or cooking for the household. The survey generated a dataset that was used to unravel five sources of heterogeneity (5Ws) in gastronomic systems that affect consumers' diets: (i) socioeconomic characteristics of the target population (who); (ii) food environments (where); (iii) eating occasions (when); (iv) consumed dishes (what); and (v) ingredient attributes and consumer attitudes towards food (why). The approach and analyses are elaborated in the article "Unraveling heterogeneity of consumers' food choice: Implications for nutrition interventions in eastern India". Data from the survey can be further used to design behavioral experiments and interactive food choice tablet applications to elicit behavioral intentions in food choice.
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- Jhoanne Ynion
- International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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- International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar, India
- Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Anand, Gujrat, India
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- International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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- International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
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Qian W, Chen J, Zhang Q, Wu C, Ma Q, Silliman BR, Wu J, Li B, He Q. Top-down control of foundation species recovery during coastal wetland restoration. Sci Total Environ 2021; 769:144854. [PMID: 33486186 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144854] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Restoration has been increasingly adopted to halt trends in coastal wetland loss globally. Existing restoration often assumes that once abiotic stress is relieved, disturbances are prevented, and invasive species are eradicated, coastal wetlands will recover if propagules of native species are supplied either through natural dispersal or planting. Whether other factors including consumers can help explain the often suboptimal performance of existing restoration remains poorly understood. In a series of field experiments in the Yangtze estuary, we examined the relative importance of abiotic stress and crab grazing in regulating the recovery of the native foundation plant species Scirpus mariqueter in salt marsh areas where exotic cordgrass was successfully eradicated. We found that grazing by herbivorous crabs, rather than abiotic stress, was the primary obstacle restricting the recovery of planted Scirpus. This negative effect of crab grazing varied predictably across elevation and was strongest at low elevations where abiotic conditions were positive for Scirpus. These findings highlight that i) measures to control crab grazing are needed to enhance the success of Scirpus restoration, even in areas where abiotic conditions are set to be optimal, and ii) restoration measures purely focused on reducing abiotic stress could be ineffective or suboptimal in field conditions, likely jeopardizing restoration investment and success. Since top-down control of foundation plant species is common in many coastal wetlands and can be especially important in degraded systems where herbivores are abundant, we urge that future coastal wetland restoration assesses for the impacts of grazers and, when present, apply intervention measures.
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- Wanqing Qian
- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China; Shanghai Academy of Landscape Architecture Science and Planning, NO. 899 Longwu Road, Shanghai 200232, China
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Chongming Dongtan National Nature Reserve, Shanghai 202183, China
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- Division of Marine Science and Conservation, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke Unviersity, Duke Marine Lab Road, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China
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- Coastal Ecology Lab, National Observation and Research Station for Shanghai Yangtze Estuarine Wetland Ecosystems, MOE Key Laboratory for Biodiversity Science and Ecological Engineering, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, 2005 Songhu Road, Shanghai 200438, China.
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Perrin L, Allès B, Julia C, Hercberg S, Touvier M, Lairon D, Baudry J, Kesse-Guyot E. Organic food consumption and gluten-free diet, is there a link? Results in French adults without coeliac disease. Br J Nutr 2021; 125:1067-78. [PMID: 32883398 DOI: 10.1017/S0007114520003323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The rising popular belief that gluten is unhealthy has led to growth in gluten avoidance in people without coeliac disease. Little information is available on their dietary profiles and their dietary behaviours. Our aim was to compare the consumption of organic foods between gluten avoiders and non-avoiders, and their places of food purchase. We described their sociodemographic and dietary profiles. The study population included participants of the NutriNet-Santé cohort who completed both a food exclusion questionnaire and an organic semi-quantitative FFQ (n 23 468). Food intake and organic food consumption ratios were compared using multivariable adjusted ANCOVA models. Associations between gluten avoidance and organic food consumption as well as places of food purchase were investigated with multivariable logistic regression. Participants avoiding gluten were more likely to be women and had a healthier dietary profile. Organic food consumption was higher among gluten avoiders (48·50 % of total diet for total avoiders, 17·38 % for non-avoiders). After adjustments for confounders, organic food consumption and purchase in organic stores were positively associated with gluten avoidance: adjusted OR (aOR)Q5 v.Q1 organic food = 4·95; 95 % CI 3·70, 6·63 and aORorganic stores v.supermarkets = 1·82; 95 % CI 1·42, 2·33 for total avoiders. Our study highlights that individuals avoiding gluten are high organic consumers and frequently purchase their foods in organic stores which propose an extended offer of gluten-free food. Further research is needed to determine the underlying common motivations and the temporality of the dietary behaviours of healthy people avoiding gluten.
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Ben Mukiibi S, Nyanzi SA, Kwetegyeka J, Olisah C, Taiwo AM, Mubiru E, Tebandeke E, Matovu H, Odongo S, Abayi JJM, Ngeno EC, Sillanpää M, Ssebugere P. Organochlorine pesticide residues in Uganda's honey as a bioindicator of environmental contamination and reproductive health implications to consumers. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf 2021; 214:112094. [PMID: 33677382 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Honey has multifaceted nutritional and medicinal values; however, its quality is hinged on the floral origin of the nectar. Taking advantage of the large areas that they cover; honeybees are often used as bioindicators of environmental contamination. The focus of the present paper was to examine the quality of honey from within the vicinity of an abandoned pesticide store in Masindi District in western Uganda. Surficial soils (<20 cm depths) and honey samples were collected from within the vicinity of the abandoned pesticide store and analysed for organochlorine pesticide (OCP) residues using gas chromatograph coupled to an electron capture detector (GC-ECD). The mean level of ∑DDTs in all the soil samples was 503.6 µg/kg dry weight (d.w). ∑DDTs contributed 92.2% to the ∑OCPs contamination loads in the soil samples, and others (lindane, aldrin, dieldrin, and endosulfans) contributed only 7.8%. Ratio (p, p'-DDE+p, p'-DDD)/p, p'-DDT of 1.54 suggested historical DDT input in the area. In all the honey samples, the mean level of ∑DDTs was 20.9 µg/kg. ∑DDTs contributed 43.3% to ∑OCPs contamination loads in the honey samples, followed by lindane (29.8%), endosulfans (23.6%) and dieldrin (3.2%), with corresponding mean levels of 14.4, 11.4 and 1.55 µg/kg, respectively. Reproductive risk assessment was done based on the hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) procedure. In our study, the calculated HIs for adults (102.38), and children (90.33) suggested high potential health risks to the honey consumers. Lindane, endosulfan and p, p'-DDD detected in the honey samples at levels exceeding the acute reference dose (ARfD) are known risk factors for spontaneous abortion, reduced implantation, menstrual cycle shortening, impaired semen quality, and prostate cancer in exposed individuals and experimental animal models.
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- Stuart Ben Mukiibi
- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Chemistry, Kyambogo University, P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Uganda
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- Institute for Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166, Gulu, Uganda
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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- Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
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Thapa DK, Visentin DC, Kornhaber R, West S, Cleary M. The influence of online health information on health decisions: A systematic review. Patient Educ Couns 2021; 104:770-784. [PMID: 33358253 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [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: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review assessed the influence of online health information (OHI) search behaviour on health and medical decisions. METHODS Eligible studies were identified by searching electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL in February 2020 for studies reporting OHI search behaviour and its influence on health decisions. Information was extracted pertaining to either consumers' (self-reported) perceptions of the influence of OHI on decision-making or the association between online search behaviour and health decision-making. RESULTS A total of 3995 articles were screened, with 48 included in the final analysis. The reviewed studies indicated that OHI assisted in making subsequent health related decisions such as asking questions during a consultation, increased professional visits, improved adherence to the advice of a physician, being more compliant with taking medication, and improved self-care. CONCLUSION Consumers largely used OHI to support information provided by their physicians. The strength of the patient-provider relationship was considered important in moderating the potential negative outcomes of OHI. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Health care systems have a unique opportunity to direct OHI search behaviours towards empowering consumers to engage as an informed, active and joint decision-maker in their own health care.
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- Deependra K Thapa
- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Almutairi LA, Althumiri NA, Aljadani RH, Alkhamis D, Almarshad A, Abanmy A, Alhazmi M, Aldhewalia M, Almubark R, Alqahtani AS, BinDhim NF. Consumer Behavior at Supermarkets during Grocery Shopping in Saudi Arabia: A National Observational Study. Nutr Health 2021; 28:19-23. [PMID: 33759624 DOI: 10.1177/02601060211002933] [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: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Use of nutrition facts labels can be associated with healthier eating behaviors; however, consumers currently face difficulty understanding these labels or do not use them often. Thus, improving healthy grocery shopping behaviors among consumers might increase the overall health of the community. AIM The study aims to explore consumers' behavior during grocery shopping and measure their basic knowledge regarding food product labels. METHOD A national observational study (cross-sectional) was carried out on a convenience sample of Saudi Arabian residents aged 18 years and above. The data were obtained from all 13 administrative regions in Saudi Arabia at three different major supermarkets in each region. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, and binary logistic regression was used to investigate behavior variables. RESULTS A total of 12,675 participants were observed; of those, 52.2% did not interact with the product before putting it in their shopping cart. The study found that the production date (66.6%) and expiry date (51%) were the most frequently checked aspects of food labels; they were checked more frequently than nutrition facts (29%). Furthermore, there was a low level of dietary knowledge among consumers and a moderate level of believing food packages and media claims. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the Saudi community's understanding of food product information is limited and greater awareness and community education campaigns are required to improve the use of nutritional labels and increase nutritional knowledge.
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- 150354Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- 150354Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- 150354Saudi Food and Drug Authority, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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