Spatio-temporal variability and trends of air pollutants in the Metropolitan Area of Curitiba by Patricia Krecl, Lizeth Bibiana Castro, Admir Créso Targino, Gabriel Yoshikazu Oukawa

“…Significant decreasing annual trends were observed for SO2 (−5.9%), NO2 (−2.6%), NOx (−2.6%), CO (−5.4%), and PM10 (−3.7%), which suggests the success of emission reduction programs implemented in the road transportation and industrial sectors. …”
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Impact of Changes in Criminal-Legal Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic on the HIV Risk Behaviors of Women Who Use Drugs: Protocol for a Multimethods Qualitative Study by Amy B Smoyer

“…ConclusionsPreliminary findings suggest that HIV risk factors increased for participants during the COVID-19 pandemic and invite further investment in community-based harm reduction programs, especially housing, that support women who use drugs. …”
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Seismic site characterization and development of SPT(N) to shear wave velocity correlation of Noida city by Pankaj Kundu, Devagya Raman, Anindya Pain, Josodhir Das, Ravi Sundaram, Sorabh Gupta

“…The findings leads to the development of a comprehensive seismic site classification map for Noida city, which categorizes subsoil into various classes based on average $$V_{S}$$ ( $$V_{S30}$$ ) and average SPT-N ( $$N_{30}$$ ) values of the top 30 m of the subsurface, based on NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program) site classification scheme (BSSC (2001). …”
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Patients’ Satisfaction of Health Care System Reform Plan in Educational-Medical Centers of Rasht City in North of Iran, 2018 by Samid Bahari Jokandan, Ataollah Asadi Louyeh, Zahra Majd Teimoori, Ehsan Kazem Nezhad Leili, Ezzat Paryad

“…The questionnaire has 37 questions in 5 areas of patient’s satisfaction with hoteling, hospital bills reduction program, resident physician program, notification program, the program for the promotion of normal childbirth. …”
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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

“…Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms through which poppers use may influence these outcomes. Tailored harm reduction programs and counseling should be implemented to mitigate the use of poppers and address their potential risks.…”
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Analyzing the nexus between burnout and psychological distress in pediatric oncology nurses: a descriptive correlational investigation by Wafaa Osman Abd El-Fatah, Taghred Mohamed, Nahla Abdallah, Heba Mahmoud Ahmed, Sorayia Ramadan Abd El Fattah Ayaad

“…The findings stress the importance of implementing stress reduction programs, fostering better work-life balance strategies, and providing comprehensive mental health support to alleviate burnout and distress. …”
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The impact of Covid-19 on harm reduction policies in Iran: an interrupted time series analysis by Siavash Beiranvand, Meysam Behzadifar, Aidin Aryankhesal, Seyed Jafar Ehsanzadeh, Masoud Behzadifar

“…Abstract Background The global emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2019 posed unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems, disrupting routine services and necessitating swift adaptations. Harm reduction programs, vital for addressing substance use-related health risks, faced unique challenges during the pandemic, impacting vulnerable populations. …”
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Surgeon reported measures of stress and anxiety prior to and after elective gynecological surgery by Aaron K. Budden, Sophia Song, Amanda Henry, Claire E. Wakefield, Jason A. Abbott

“…Accurately assessing surgeon stress is critical to measuring effectiveness of stress reduction programs. The primary aim was to identify differences between surgeons' self‐reported anticipated stress and anxiety prior to gynecological surgery, compared with their recollection of experienced stress and anxiety during surgery. …”
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Effect of Mediterranean diet or mindfulness‐based stress reduction during pregnancy on placental volume and perfusion: A subanalysis of the IMPACT BCN randomized clinical trial by Ayako Nakaki, Eugenio Denaro, Maddalena Crimella, Roberta Castellani, Kilian Vellvé, Nora Izquierdo, Annachiara Basso, Cristina Paules, Rosa Casas, Leticia Benitez, Irene Casas, Marta Larroya, Mariona Genero, Sara Castro‐Barquero, Alex Gomez‐Gomez, Óscar J. Pozo, Eduard Vieta, Ramon Estruch, Alfons Nadal, Eduard Gratacós, Francesca Crovetto, Fàtima Crispi, Lina Youssef

“…Women in the Stress reduction group underwent an 8‐week Stress reduction program adapted for pregnancy, consisting of weekly 2.5‐h and one full‐day sessions. …”
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Drug use and sexual behaviors among women who inject drugs and use a syringe services program; Miami, Florida by Belén Hervera, Teresa A. Chueng, Joy Scheidell, Katrina Ciraldo, Sabrina Soto Sugar, Marina Plesons, Hansel E. Tookes, David P. Serota, Raymond R. Balise, Noby Nakamuro, Shelby Meaders, David W. Forrest, Tyler S. Bartholomew

“…Despite these elevated risks, most harm reduction programs do not tailor their services to meet the needs of WWID. …”
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Psychological Well-being for educational counselors in the center of Erbil City by Payam Khasro Mirza, Omer Yassen Mala Ebrahim

“…المصادر الأجنبية • Carmody,J.Baer , R(2008):Relationships between mindfulness practice and levels of mindfulness , medical and psychological symptoms and well-being in a mindfulness –based stress reduction program , Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 31:23-3 • Ebel , Ropert ,(1972): essenyials of education to measure ment theory California brooks cole…”
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