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Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020 We examined pregnant women’s use of personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites during the 2016–2017 Zika outbreak in Puerto Rico. Healthcare provider counseling on recommended measures was associated with increased use of insect repellent ...
Katherine Kortsmit +17 more
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Assessment of crisis readiness to move a patient from the airport with suspected Ebola [PDF]
, 2019 The aim of this article is to verify the readiness of patient transport from the airport with symptoms for Ebola disease by the rescue services of the Integrated Rescue System of the Czech Republic.
Blahová, Marta, Hromada, Martin
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Personal protective equipment affecting functional anthropometric measurement
Occupational Ergonomics, 2005 This study provides information on the affects of immersion suit wear on the maximum reach envelope of industrial offshore workers. In this study the total maximum reach envelope was measured using a computerized potentiometric system which records the 3-dimensional reach volume.
Kozey, John, Reilly, Tara, Brooks, Chris
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How should we measure psychological resilience in sport performers? [PDF]
, 2013 Psychological resilience is important in sport because athletes must constantly withstand a wide range of pressures to attain and sustain high performance.
Alexander C. +25 more
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The N-95 mask: invaluable ally in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Lung India, 2020 The present COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the airborne SARS-CoV-2 virus, has highlighted the vital importance of appropriate personal protective equipment for all exposed health care workers.
Zarir F Udwadia, Reyma Sara Raju
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Siriraj Medical Journal, 2022 Objective: To determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on personal medical discipline toward infection preventive measures. Materials and Methods: An online questionnaire on personal preventive measure was developed.
Rujipas Chanwanichkulchai +2 more
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Quantifying behavioural interactions between humans and mosquitoes: evaluating the protective efficacy of insecticidal nets against malaria transmission in rural Tanzania. [PDF]
, 2006 BACKGROUND\ud \ud African malaria vectors bite predominantly indoors at night so sleeping under an Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) can greatly reduce malaria risk.
Drakeley, Chris J +9 more
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Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2010 We analyzed the effectiveness of personal protective equipment and oseltamivir use during the 2003 avian influenza A (H7N7) epidemic in the Netherlands by linking databases containing information about farm visits, human infections, and use of ...
Dennis E. te Beest +4 more
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Survey on usage and concerns of a COVID-19 contact tracing application in Japan
Public Health in Practice, 2021 Objectives: We aimed to identify the concerns, current implementation status and correct usage, and factors inhibiting implementation and correct use of a COVID-19 contact tracing application among the ordinary citizens in Japan. Study design: This was a
Masaki Machida +12 more
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Biologically meaningful coverage indicators for eliminating malaria transmission. [PDF]
, 2012 Mosquitoes, which evade contact with long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual sprays, by feeding outdoors or upon animals, are primary malaria vectors in many tropical countries.
Chitnis, Nakul +5 more
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