3 research outputs found
Reducing the Prevalence of Stroke in Nigeria by Addressing Hypertension and Alcohol Use as Risk Factors
No full textDue to Nigeria’s aging population, the prevalence of strokes remains a high threat for the country. Although Nigeria has focused on stroke treatment, these is a lack of preventative interventions. Management of hypertension and alcohol consumption are two modifiable risk factors that have been found to decrease the risk of strokes but are loosely regulated in Nigeria. The aim of this paper is to 1) review the measures currently in place for preventing strokes in Nigeria and, 2) propose that reduction of salt consumption and, 3) revision of alcohol consumption policies can reduce the risk of strokes in Nigeria
COVID-19 Distancing Behaviors Among Non-Vaccinated and Illicit Drug Using Canadians: A Predictive Analysis
No full textAbstract
Introduction: Worries due to the COVID-19 pandemic have increased illicit drug use among Canadians. There are 5 commonly used illicit drugs in Canada: cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, and meth. Given that substance use is related to worry management, the use of illicit drugs has also impacted the occurrence, or lack of occurrence, of social distancing.
Research significance: This study investigates the association between distancing and illicit drug use for unvaccinated Canadian adults. This insight will aim to close gaps in knowledge regarding the changes to the covid distancing variable as a result of different frequencies of use of common illicit substances. In doing so, future interventions can be better targeted to address covid distancing for different types of illicit drug users to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Methods: 2448 observations were obtained via the Canadian Social Connections Survey and vaccinated participants, missing/NA values, and participants below age of 19 were removed.
Results: In the multivariable model, use of cocaine at least once a week (OR = 7.55, 95% CI), use of hallucinogens at least once a month (OR = 0.0955, 95% CI), age cohort of Generation X (OR = 0.10, 95% CI) and Baby Boomers (OR = 0.245, 95% CI) were statistically significant predictors of covid distancing. Interaction between age cohorts and cocaine use was conducted and found to be statistically different and superior.
Conclusion: Substance use is not a strong predictor of COVID-19 distancing. Other confounders should be investigated in order to better predict the outcome of covid distancing across explanatory substance use variables. Then we can alter the interventions required to address confounding factors that may exist for unsafe covid-19 behaviors
Investigation of the role of ‘mobilities of care’ in city transportation planning and practice.
No full textIs city transportation design a two-way street? City designs shape how residents interact with the built environment. In the transportation space, designs translate into decisions such as catching buses to reach classes, using rideshare services to commute to work, or cycling to social gatherings. Built environments less supportive of active travel may result in parents driving their children to events, and school buses predominantly serving the neighborhood's school-going children. Therefore, built environments undoubtedly impact the daily routines of city residents. However, how do the needs of city residents influence city planning? The term "mobilities of care" recently coined by Ines Sanchez de Madariaga encompasses the daily travel associated with caregiving. This includes non-paid care provided to other individuals, such as picking up and dropping off children to/from school or helping a friend with grocery. Mobilities of care are care-related, and integral to our daily lives, as care is a fundamental component of human existence. Yet, a question remains: are care-related trips a consideration in cities’ transportation plans? And are caregiver needs sufficiently considered?
This project aims to undertake a policy scan of how cities across Canada address the mobilities of care in their policy and planning activities. In addition to answering this question via a policy scan, it is imperative to explore what mobilities of care entail, identify who is affected by mobilities of care, and discuss how cities can be investigated regarding where and how cities may address mobilities of care in their policy and practice
