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Impacts of a Bathing Space on the Lives of the Rural Women in India

The Journal of Indian and Asian Studies, 2021
According to the 2011 Census of India, around 55% of rural households do not access a private bathing facility. The research study examines whether a bathing space’s presence improves the quality of life of the women using it.
VAISHNAVI PAWAR
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Association between Bathing and Survival in Patients with Advanced Cancer in Their Last Days of Life: A Prospective Cohort Study

Palliative Medicine Reports, 2021
Background: Although many Japanese patients wish to take a bath in their last days, the safety of bathing for patients with a prognosis of a few days is not known.
Kiyofumi Oya, Tatsuya Morita, Hidenobu Koga, Masanori Mori, Hideyuki Kashiwagi, Takashi Ohmori, Yaichiro Matsumoto, Eri Matsumoto, Shunsuke Kosugi, Sho Sasaki   +9 more
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Bathing in Terminal Care of Cancer Patients and Its Relation to Perceptions of a ?Good Death?: A Nationwide Bereavement Survey in Japan

Palliative Medicine Reports, 2022
Background: Bathing in a tub is integral to Japanese culture. It improves palliative care patients' symptoms and may improve quality of life. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and impressions of bathing for terminally ill cancer ...
Eriko Hayashi, Maho Aoyama, Kento Masukawa, Mitsunori Miyashita, Tatsuya Morita, Yoshiyuki Kizawa, Satoru Tsuneto, Yasuo Shima   +7 more
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Influence of the number of visitors on the quality of bathing water at the Kravica Waterfall (Bosnia and Herzegovina) [PDF]

The Holistic Approach to Environment, 2022
This paper analyses the results of microbiological analyses of bathing water at the Kravica Waterfall during 2018 and 2019 and the impact of bathers on bathing water quality.
Marijana Bubalo, Ivana Šumelj, Katarina Herceg, Anita Ivanković   +3 more
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Bed bathing patients in hospital [PDF]

, 2008
There are a number of circumstances that may affect an individual's ability to maintain personal hygiene. Hospitalised patients, and in particular those who are bedridden, may become dependent on nursing staff to carry out their hygiene needs.
Downey, L., Lloyd, Hilary
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Une « oasis en plein océan » :

Terra Brasilis, 2021
Known for its gentle lifestyle and the beauty of its beaches, Ré island, located on the Atlantic coast, is today a hotspot for French tourism. However, because of its insularity, it experienced a late “balnearization” process, especially if we compare it
Mickaël Augeron
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The disparity between regulatory measurements of E. coli in public bathing waters and the public expectation of bathing water quality [PDF]

, 2019
The main objectives of the European Union (EU) Bathing Water Directive (BWD) 2006/7/EC are to safeguard public health and protect designated aquatic environments from microbial pollution. The BWD is implemented through legislation by individual EU Member
Taylor, Jessica, Oliver, David M, Quilliam, Richard S   +2 more
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Virtual Forest Bathing Programming as Experienced by Disabled Adults with Mobility Impairments and/or Low Energy: A Qualitative Study [PDF]

, 2023
Background: Although access to nature is demonstrated to benefit health and wellbeing, adults with mobility impairments and/or low energy often face barriers in accessing nature environments and nature-based programs.
McEwan, K., Krogh, Alyssa, Alyssa Krogh, Kim Dunlop, Mahnoor Khan, Dunlop, Kim, Kirsten McEwan, McEwan, Kirsten, Dunlop, K., Khan, M., Krogh, K. S., Khan, Mahnoor, Krogh, A., Krogh, Kari S., Kari S. Krogh   +14 more
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Effects of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Model Systems of the Intestinal Barrier

Toxics, 2022
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NP) are often used in the food sector, among others, because of their advantageous properties. As part of the human food chain, they are inevitably taken up orally.
Anna Mittag, Patricia Owesny, Christian Hoera, Alexander Kämpfe, Michael Glei   +4 more
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Infant skin-cleansing product versus water : a pilot randomized, assessor-blinded controlled trial [PDF]

, 2011
Background The vulnerability of newborn babies' skin creates the potential for a number of skin problems. Despite this, there remains a dearth of good quality evidence to inform practice.
Anna Hart, Michael J Cork, Cook, M, Tina Lavender, Hart, A., Hart Anna, Bedwell Carol, Bedwell, C., Cork, Michael J., Ediri O'Brien, Lavender, T., Turner Mark, Carol Bedwell, O'Brien Ediri, Lavender Tina, Cork Michael J, Lavender, Tina, Mark Turner, Hart, Anna, Turner, Mark, O'Brien, Ediri, Turner, M., Bedwell, Carol, O'Brien, E, O'Brien, E., Cork, M.J.   +25 more
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