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Muhammad Hussin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the alarming Community Concern on household insecticide exposure and usage
IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 2020Co-Authors: Muhammad Lokman M, Mat Yusof Afzan, P L Siew, Muhammad HussinAbstract:The utilization of insecticide in a household environment is a necessity especially for those living in the tropical country such as Malaysia. Tropical climate with high humidity and urbanization lead to pests breeding problem hence contributing to the spread of vector diseases such as dengue. Household insecticide such as aerosol sprays, coils and mats are made from a combination of chemicals from type 1 pyrethroid group which are recognized as safe and have minimal toxic effects on human. However, there have been cases of accidental and intentional insecticide poisoning which demonstrates the lack of studies on factors of knowledge, attitude and practice of insecticide usage, the exposure as well as clinical presentation since the symptoms are similar to other compounds which may lead to misdiagnosis. These insecticide chemicals do not only exert toxic effects to pest but to human too due to its highly toxic characteristic which causes diseases such as asthma, cancer, and other diseases following short or long-term exposure to the chemicals. As a result, there is a growing Community health Concern regarding the uncertainty and risk of insecticide exposure to human. Thus, the risk assessment of Community’s knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the insecticide are essential in aiding towards the development of improving insecticide profile, safer insecticide handling and exploration of insecticide alternative. This will result in better insecticide awareness, as well as minimize the insecticide risk exposure and its adverse health effects to the Community.
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The alarming Community Concern on household insecticide exposure and usage
Kulliyyah (Faculty) of Medicine International Islamic University Malaysia, 2019Co-Authors: Abd Hamid, Abdul Alif, Md Isa, Muhammad Lokman, Mat Yusof Afzan, Lee, Siew Pien, Nik Hassan, Nik Fakhuruddin, Muhammad HussinAbstract:The utilization of insecticide in a household environment is a necessity especially for those living in the tropical country such as Malaysia. Tropical climate with high humidity and urbanization lead to pests breeding problem hence contributing to the spread of vector diseases such as dengue. Household insecticide such as aerosol sprays, coils and mats are made from a combination of chemicals from type 1 pyrethroid group which are recognized as safe and have minimal toxic effects on human. However, there have been cases of accidental and intentional insecticide poisoning which demonstrates the lack of studies on factors of knowledge, attitude and practice of insecticide usage, the exposure as well as clinical presentation since the symptoms are similar to other compounds which may lead to misdiagnosis. These insecticide chemicals do not only exert toxic effects to pest but to human too due to its highly toxic characteristic which causes diseases such as asthma, cancer, and other diseases following short or long-term exposure to the chemicals. As a result, there is a growing Community health Concern regarding the uncertainty and risk of insecticide exposure to human. Thus, the risk assessment of Community’s knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the insecticide are essential in aiding towards the development of improving insecticide profile, safer insecticide handling and exploration of insecticide alternative. This will result in better insecticide awareness, as well as minimize the insecticide risk exposure and its adverse health effects to the Community
Virginia Maclaren - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the evolution of Community Concern about landfills in vietnam
International Development Planning Review, 2007Co-Authors: Nguyen Quang Tuan, Virginia MaclarenAbstract:Since the mid-1990s, local Community Concern about the environmental impacts of landfills in Vietnam has been growing and has escalated to civil disobedience in a number of cases. This paper examines some of the root causes for the rise in Concern and compares them to those which are found in industrialised countries. These causes include the negative impacts of the landfill and failure to enforce environmental regulations, increases in the value of land use rights, increases in environmental awareness, and political liberalisation. The paper concludes by suggesting several ways to alleviate Community Concern, including measures that have recently helped to reduce Concern somewhat at a few landfills in Vietnam, such as the introduction of improved compensation packages, improved landfill design and management, and compost factories as beneficial on-site ancillary facilities. The use of public participation in both siting and management is also recommended.
Gregory Y Mark - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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asian pacific islander youth violence prevention center interpersonal violence and deviant behaviors among youth in hawai i
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2006Co-Authors: David T Mayeda, Earl S Hishinuma, Stephanie T Nishimura, Orlando Garciasantiago, Gregory Y MarkAbstract:Abstract Purpose This study investigates the prevalence rates of violent and deviant behaviors among a sample of Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, and Samoan public high school students residing in Hawai‘i, and is the first relatively large-scale study of its kind regarding a disaggregated sample of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth. Filipino, Hawaiian, and Samoan adolescents were the chosen ethnic groups for this study’s focus due to their over-representation in Hawai‘i’s juvenile justice system. Methods Data for this study were gathered collaboratively by researchers, Community groups, and school officials who agreed that youth violence was a Community Concern worthy of deeper understanding and Community response. The study’s process included three phases: a focus group consultation phase, field-testing, and the final risk and protective factor study. For the final study, 326 randomly selected students representing three Hawai‘i public high schools were surveyed on a one-on-one basis. A smaller sample of Japanese students was also included in the study, serving as a control group. Results Findings illustrate the importance of disaggregating specific ethnic and gender groups within the AAPI ethnic category when examining adolescent issues. As examples, Samoan youth reported significantly higher rates of violence than other ethnic groups surveyed, and Hawaiian girls reported higher rates of substance use than Hawaiian boys, which was not commensurate with other ethnic groups. Filipino, Hawaiian, and Samoan youth all reported significantly higher rates than Japanese on overall deviant behavior. Conclusions Implications for further research and Community development include enhancing minority youths’ bicultural self-efficacy.
Christina M Pollard - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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healthy and sustainable diets Community Concern about the effect of the future food environments and support for government regulating sustainable food supplies in western australia
Appetite, 2018Co-Authors: Amelia J Harray, Xingqiong Meng, Deborah A Kerr, Christina M PollardAbstract:Abstract Objective To determine the level of Community Concern about future food supplies and perception of the importance placed on government regulation over the supply of environmentally friendly food and identify dietary and other factors associated with these beliefs in Western Australia. Design Data from the 2009 and 2012 Nutrition Monitoring Survey Series computer-assisted telephone interviews were pooled. Level of Concern about the effect of the environment on future food supplies and importance of government regulating the supply of environmentally friendly food were measured. Multivariate regression analysed potential associations with sociodemographic variables, dietary health consciousness, weight status and self-reported intake of eight foods consistent with a sustainable diet. Setting Western Australia. Subjects Community-dwelling adults aged 18–64 years (n = 2832). Results Seventy nine per cent of Western Australians were ‘quite’ or ‘very’ Concerned about the effect of the environment on future food supplies. Respondents who paid less attention to the health aspects of their diet were less likely than those who were health conscious (‘quite’ or ‘very’ Concerned) (OR = 0.53, 95% CI [0.35, 0.8] and 0.38 [0.17, 0.81] respectively). The majority of respondents (85.3%) thought it was ‘quite’ or ‘very’ important that government had regulatory control over an environmentally friendly food supply. Females were more likely than males to rate regulatory control as ‘quite’ or ‘very’ important’ (OR = 1.63, 95% CI [1.09, 2.44], p = .02). Multiple regression modeling found that no other factors predicted Concern or importance. Conclusions There is a high level of Community Concern about the impact of the environment on future food supplies and most people believe it is important that the government regulates the issue. These attitudes dominate regardless of sociodemographic characteristics, weight status or sustainable dietary behaviours.
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Community Concern about the sale of high caffeine drinks to children under 12 years of age western australia population survey results
Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2013Co-Authors: Christina M Pollard, Xingqiong Meng, Catrina McstayAbstract:26.6% (23.8%, 29.7%) 16.2% (13.9%, 18.9%) 10.5% (8.3%, 13.2%) 20.2% (18.6%, 22.0%) Very Concerned 59.2% (55.9%, 62.3%) 68.9% (65.7%, 72.0%) 78.9% (75.1%, 82.2%) 66.1% (64.1%, 68.0%) Don’t know 2.8% (1.9%, 4.1%) 0.6% (0.3%, 1.3%) 0.6% (0.2%, 1.4%) 1.7% (1.2%, 2.3%)
Nguyen Quang Tuan - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the evolution of Community Concern about landfills in vietnam
International Development Planning Review, 2007Co-Authors: Nguyen Quang Tuan, Virginia MaclarenAbstract:Since the mid-1990s, local Community Concern about the environmental impacts of landfills in Vietnam has been growing and has escalated to civil disobedience in a number of cases. This paper examines some of the root causes for the rise in Concern and compares them to those which are found in industrialised countries. These causes include the negative impacts of the landfill and failure to enforce environmental regulations, increases in the value of land use rights, increases in environmental awareness, and political liberalisation. The paper concludes by suggesting several ways to alleviate Community Concern, including measures that have recently helped to reduce Concern somewhat at a few landfills in Vietnam, such as the introduction of improved compensation packages, improved landfill design and management, and compost factories as beneficial on-site ancillary facilities. The use of public participation in both siting and management is also recommended.