Barriers to vaccine acceptance and immunization coverage in Kazakhstan: a mixed-methods study using the COM-B framework by Lena Kassabekova, Manar Smagul, Gaukhar Nukenova, Aigul Satayeva, Bibigul Aubakirova, Gulnur Zhakhina, Aizhan Yesmagambetova

“…The study included FGDs with healthcare workers, unvaccinated older adults, mothers/caregivers of unvaccinated young children and of adolescent girls, focusing on COVID-19, routine immunization, and HPV vaccination. Thematic analysis was used for defining main themes in discussions.ResultsAlthough routine immunization coverage improved in 2022 compared to 2020, general vaccine refusals increased by 2.62 times. …”
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Profile of Occupational Health Services in Iran: A Mixed-Methods Study with a Focus on Service Coverage and Interventions by Narmin Hassanzadeh-Rangi, Bayan Hosseini, Yeganeh Akhtari, Ehsan Farvaresh, Yahya Khosravi

“…However, the estimated coverage of inspection services for all existing workplaces and workers was only 39% and 15%. …”
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Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Simulation of the Tuberculosis Epidemic as a Function of Population Coverage with Screening by A. A. Starshinova, I. F. Dovgalyuk, N. N. Osipov, D. A. Kudlay

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the discontinuation of many support programs for tuberculosis patients worldwide, and lower coverage of population with screening for tuberculosis.The objective: To build a model describing the spread of tuberculosis depending on the population coverage with preventive screening, and to obtain a long-term forecast of the infection spread using this model.Subjects and Methods. …”
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The Impact of Coverage Forms of Exterior Vertical Greening Walls on the Thermal Environmental Benefits of Buildings in Hot and Humid Regions by Li Li, Junfeng Cheng, Zhichao Liu, Qingliang Li, Lan Yu, Xiaoqing Zhou, Yue Pang

“…However, an excessive pursuit of high coverage may diminish the benefit ratio and adversely affect ventilation and lighting. …”
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Does behaviour matters the most in improving urban immunization coverage: exploring behavioural barriers in northern states of India by Pritu Dhalaria, Ayushi Agrawal, Jaideep Kumar, Ajeet Kumar Singh, Ashish Maurya, Syed Hassan, Bhupendra Tripathi, Arindam Ray, Sanjay Kapur

“…Background: Immunization is a crucial public health achievement, yet achieving equitable coverage remains challenging in countries like India. …”
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Healthcare costs associated with receipt of effective mental healthcare coverage in individuals with moderate or severe symptoms of anxiety and depression by Helen-Maria Vasiliadis, Pasquale Roberge, Grace Shen-Tu, Jennifer Vena

“…Abstract Background Effective mental healthcare coverage (EMHC) is an important health system performance indicator of a population’s mental healthcare needs. …”
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How and why policy-practice gaps come about: a South African Universal Health Coverage context by Janet Michel, Natsayi Chimbindi, Nthabiseng Mohlakoana, Marsha Orgill, Till Bärnighausen, Brigit Obrist, Fabrizio Tediosi, David Evans, Di McIntryre, Hans T Bressers, Marcel Tanner

“…An iterative, inductive and deductive data analysis approach was utilized. Transcripts were coded with the aid of MAXQDA2018 (VERBI software GmbH, Germany)…”
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Extended aortic coverage in thoracic aortic endovascular repair is not associated with spinal cord ischemiaCentral MessagePerspective by George C. Chachati, MD, Sarah Yousef, MD, James A. Brown, MD, Nishant Agrawal, Shwetabh Tarun, Kristian Punu, Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, FACS, Julie Phillippi, PhD, Ibrahim Sultan, MD

“…The patients were classified into 2 groups: ≥205 mm and <205 mm of thoracic aortic coverage. Analysis of variance was used to compare these variables and associated aortic coverage between the 2 groups. …”
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Enhancing soil organic carbon prediction by unraveling the role of crop residue coverage using interpretable machine learning by Yi Dong, Xinting Wang, Sheng Wang, Baoguo Li, Junming Liu, Jianxi Huang, Xuecao Li, Yelu Zeng, Wei Su

“…The impact of covered crop residue remains undervalued when mapping surface SOC, despite the significant impact of crop residue coverage (CRC) on SOC. In particular, the agricultural management practice of returning crop residues to the soil significantly alters the spatio temporal patterns of SOC in northeast China. …”
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Navigating Nepal's health financing system: A road to universal health coverage amid epidemiological and demographic transitions. by Resham B Khatri, Pratik Khanal, Dipendra Singh Thakuri, Prabesh Ghimire, Mihajlo Jakovljevic

“…A framework-guided deductive content analysis approach was employed, and findings were interpreted using the three UHC components: service coverage, population coverage, and financial coverage.…”
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Vaccination Coverage Covid-19 and Self-Reported Adverse Post-Vaccination Events in Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo by Musuamba Tshipata R, Kabeya Diyoka C, Nwakama CN, Ngongo Mwanvua L, Ndjibu mpoji F, Muamba Mubalamata C, Mbelu Kanyinda S, Bilonda Kasekelayi D, Mutombo Munyangama B, Kashala Snr JM, Koba Mjumbe C

“…The results of the multivariate analysis showed that age and sex (respectively 2,946 times (95% CI: 2,946– 197,279), 10,019 times (95% CI: 1,214– 82,660) and 55,489 times (95% CI: 5,742– 536,248) higher than that of men) were associated with the occurrence of self-reported post-vaccination side effects, as well as fever, headache and cough.Conclusion: In view of the sub-optimal rate of vaccination coverage, it is evident that the prevailing circumstances have not been immune to the occurrence of adverse events reported by stakeholders following vaccination against the new coronavirus (Covid-19). …”
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Full vaccination coverage with valid doses among the 2017 and 2018 live birth cohort in the Southeast region of Brazil by Ana Paula França, Rita Barradas Barata, Ione Aquemi Guibu, José Cássio de Moraes, Adriana Ilha da Silva, Alberto Novaes Ramos Jr., Ana Paula França, Andrea de Nazaré Marvão Oliveira, Antonio Fernando Boing, Carla Magda Allan Santos Domingues, Consuelo Silva de Oliveira, Ethel Leonor Noia Maciel, Ione Aquemi Guibu, Isabelle Ribeiro Barbosa Mirabal, Jaqueline Caracas Barbosa, Jaqueline Costa Lima, José Cássio de Moraes, Karin Regina Luhm, Karlla Antonieta Amorim Caetano, Luisa Helena de Oliveira Lima, Maria Bernadete de Cerqueira Antunes, Maria da Gloria Teixeira, Maria Denise de Castro Teixeira, Maria Fernanda de Sousa Oliveira Borges, Rejane Christine de Sousa Queiroz, Ricardo Queiroz Gurgel, Rita Barradas Barata, Roberta Nogueira Calandrini de Azevedo, Sandra Maria do Valle Leone de Oliveira, Sheila Araújo Teles, Silvana Granado Nogueira da Gama, Sotero Serrate Mengue, Taynãna César Simões, Valdir Nascimento, Wildo Navegantes de Araújo

“…ABSTRACT Objective To analyze factors associated with full vaccination coverage with valid doses, in children from four state capitals and three other cities in Southeast Brazil. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination coverage survey in population 18 years and older, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023 by Gizelo Araújo Mendonça, Mouhammed Ould Hamed, Elizabeth David dos Santos, Isaquel Bartolomeu da Silva, Mamadú Camará, Marta Helena Paiva Dantas, Jéssica da Cunha, Benvindo Joãozinho Sá, Carla Maria Costa e Sá Gomes Cá, Morto Mané, Sábado Fernandes Gomes, Sidónia Gomes Vieira, Tamagnene Vasco Gomes da Silva, Venâncio Sanca, Vitor Inhane, Domingos Bué Clode, Alberto Luís Papique, Deise Aparecida dos Santos, Augusto Na Lama, Nivreanes Tcherno Nulle Gomes

“…Despite vaccine availability, countries face difficulties in reaching the 70% coverage target. The objectives of this study were to estimate vaccination coverage for COVID-19 in the population aged 18 and older in Bissau, January 2023, and to assess factors associated with vaccination. …”
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Development of a World Health Organization indicator and corresponding questions to measure effective coverage of rehabilitationResearch in context by Wouter De Groote, Pierre Côté, Jessica J. Wong, Sheilah Hogg-Johnson, Tara Chen, Linamara Battistella, George K.C. Wong, Jan Hartvigsen, Jill A. Hayden, Rajani Mullerpatan, Farooq A. Rathore, Hana Alsobayel, Margareta Nordin, Dan Kajungu, Jae-Young Lim, Rafael Lozano, Antony Duttine, Melanie Cowan, Leanne Riley, Somnath Chatterji, Alarcos Cieza

“…We propose a global indicator and corresponding questions to measure effective coverage of rehabilitation through population-based surveys. …”
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Factors influencing participation in colorectal cancer screening among average-risk populations: A descriptive-analytical study in a developing country. by Farimah Rahimi, Reza Rezayatmand, Zahra Dalvand, Zahra Ravankhah, Peyman Adibi

“…<h4>Results</h4>The analysis in this study includes 808,978 average-risk individuals in Isfahan, with a mean age of 56.67 years (SD = 7.17). …”
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Comparative analysis of antimicrobial resistance and genetic diversity of Bordetella bronchiseptica isolates obtained from swine within the United States by Tracy L. Nicholson, Sarah M. Shore

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Multiple deprivations as drivers of suboptimal basic child vaccination in Latin America and the Caribbean: cross-sectional analysis of household survey data for 18,136 children acr... by Fato Fene, Mira Johri, Manassé Eliantus Michel, Hortensia Reyes-Morales, Blanca Estela Pelcastre-Villafuerte

“…Abstract Background Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) maintained high childhood vaccination coverage for 17 years but faced setbacks, increasing vulnerability to vaccine-preventable diseases. …”
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Six new bacterial species of Marinilabiliales isolated from the marine coastal sediment and reclassified Ancylomarina and Labilibaculum as Marinifilum comb. nov. based on the genom... by Han-Zhe Zhang, Han-Zhe Zhang, Jin-Hao Teng, Jin-Hao Teng, Hao-Yu Zhou, Hao-Yu Zhou, Tian-He Liu, Tian-He Liu, De-Chen Lu, Zong-Jun Du

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A Novel Parameter-Adaptive VMD Method Based on Grey Wolf Optimization with Minimum Average Mutual Information for Incipient Fault Detection by Wang Xu, Jinfei Hu

“…Finally, the extracted modes are processed by Hilbert envelope analysis to acquire the incipient fault features. With the simulation and experimental analysis, it is clearly found that the developed method is effective and performs better than some existing ones.…”
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Evaluate Group Sequential Design Sample Sizes for Reference-Scaled Average Bioequivalence Based on Monte Carlo Simulations in Highly Variable Drugs by FuDong Wen, Dan Liu, Wei Tian, Ce Ji, Yue Su, Miao He, Nan Yang, YuPeng Wang

“…Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggests the “Reference-Scaled Average Bioequivalence” (RSABE) method in the average bioequivalence (ABE) study of highly variable drugs. …”
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