3 research outputs found
Road Infrastructure and Primate Conservation: Introducing the Global Primate Roadkill Database
No full textAs road infrastructure networks rapidly expand globally, especially in the tropics, previously continuous habitats are being fragmented, resulting in more frequent wildlife–vehicle collisions (WVC). Primates are widespread throughout many sub-/tropical countries, and as their habitats are fragmented, they are increasingly at risk of WVC. We created the Global Primate Roadkill Database (GPRD), the largest available standardized database of primate roadkill incidents. We obtained data from published papers, un-published and citizen science databases, anecdotal reports, news reports, and social media posts. Here, we describe the collection methods for the GPRD and present the most up-to-date version of the database in full. For each primate roadkill incident, we recorded the species killed, the exact location, and the year and month the roadkill was observed. At the time of publication, the GPRD includes 2862 individual primate roadkill records from 41 countries. As primates range in more than twice as many countries, the absence of data from these countries is not necessarily indicative of a lack of primate vehicular collisions. Given the value of these data for addressing both local and global research questions, we encourage conservationists and citizen scientists to contribute to the GPRD so that, together, we can better understand the impact road infrastructure has on primates and evaluate measures which may help mitigate risk-prone areas or species.Fil: Praill, Laura C.. Limbe Wildlife Centre; Camerún. University of Oxford; Reino UnidoFil: Eppley, Timothy M.. Portland State University; Estados Unidos. Wildlife Conservation Society Madagascar Program; Madagascar. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; Estados UnidosFil: Shanee, Sam. Neotropical Primate Conservation; Reino Unido. Asociación Neotropical Primate Conservation Perú; PerúFil: Cunneyworth, Pamela M. K.. Colobus Conservation; KeniaFil: Abra, Fernanda D.. Instituto Pró-carnívoros; Brasil. Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute; Estados Unidos. Viafauna Estudos Ambientais; BrasilFil: Allgas, Néstor. Asociación Neotropical Primate Conservation Perú; PerúFil: Al Razi, Hassan. Bangladesh Slow Loris Research And Conservation Project; BangladeshFil: Campera, Marco. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Cheyne, Susan M.. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Collinson, Wendy. University of Venda; Sudáfrica. Endangered Wildlife Trust; SudáfricaFil: Donati, Giuseppe. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Linden, Birthe. Lajuma Research Centre; Sudáfrica. University of Venda; SudáfricaFil: Manson, Sophie. Little Fireface Project; Indonesia. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Maria, Marjan. Bangladesh Slow Loris Research And Conservation Project; BangladeshFil: Morcatty, Thais Q.. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Nekaris, K. A. I.. Little Fireface Project; Indonesia. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Oklander, Luciana Inés. Neotropical Primate Conservation Argentina; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; ArgentinaFil: Nijman, Vincent. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University);Fil: Svensson, Magdalena S.. Oxford Brookes University (oxford Brookes University)
Road infrastructure and primate conservation : introducing the Global primate roadkill database
No full textAs road infrastructure networks rapidly expand globally, especially in the tropics, previously continuous habitats are being fragmented, resulting in more frequent wildlife–vehicle collisions (WVC). Primates are widespread throughout many sub-/tropical countries, and as their habitats are fragmented, they are increasingly at risk of WVC. We created the Global Primate Roadkill Database (GPRD), the largest available standardized database of primate roadkill incidents. We obtained data from published papers, un-published and citizen science databases, anecdotal reports, news reports, and social media posts. Here, we describe the collection methods for the GPRD and present the most up-to-date version of the database in full. For each primate roadkill incident, we recorded the species killed, the exact location, and the year and month the roadkill was observed. At the time of publication, the GPRD includes 2862 individual primate roadkill records from 41 countries. As primates range in more than twice as many countries, the absence of data from these countries is not necessarily indicative of a lack of primate vehicular collisions. Given the value of these data for addressing both local and global research questions, we encourage conservationists and citizen scientists to contribute to the GPRD so that, together, we can better understand the impact road infrastructure has on primates and evaluate measures which may help mitigate risk-prone areas or species
Adult palliative day-care services : an investigation of the factors influencing access to services using the case of a cancer network in the United Kingdom
No full textBackground: Literature indicates underutilization of Palliative Care Services in the UK, with possible
inequalities of access. These trends in underutilization are seen in Adult-Palliative Day-Care (APDC),
a Specialist Palliative Care Service delivered in the outpatient setting. However, gaps in knowledge
remain regarding if underutilization in APDC is real, and the identity and nature of the factors which
determine access.
Aim: The overall research question was “What are the factors which act to determine access to
APDC?”. Five sub-questions for exploration in the context of access were formulated relating to the:
perceived health care needs of users; the benefits of using APDC, and understandings of the role of
APDC as a palliative care service.
Methods: The study site was a cancer network in the Midlands of England which covered rural and
urban areas. It contained 5 APDC units, 3 Primary Care Trusts, and 3 Acute Care Trusts. Fifty semistructured
in-depth interviews were conducted with: 19 providers of APDC; 13 health professional
referrers; 11 palliative care patients who had used the service; and 7 of their carers. The reasons for
non-attendance for 149 patients who were referred to day-care but did not attend were also analysed.
Thematic analysis with constant comparison and content analysis were used to analyse transcripts and
document data respectively.
Results: Eighteen determinants of access were identified arising out of the characteristics of the:
potential service user (2), the health service or organization (9), and from interactions between
potential service users, the family, the wider society, and the health service (7). The study found that
utilization measures in APDC may not be accurately representing service use, as APDC units maybe
functioning at their maximum capacity while current calculation methods report underutilization.
Conclusion: New insights into accessing APDC are presented which and may have applications for
future policy and research
