Association of adenovirus 36 infection and obesity; An updated meta‐analysis of community‐based studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arezoo Marjani ◽  
Alireza Khatami ◽  
Hassan Saadati ◽  
Milad Asghari ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Razizadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Adenovirus 36

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Community Nutrition-Specific Interventions on Improving Malnutrition of Children under 5 Years of Age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 7844
Author(s):  
Delaram Ghodsi ◽  
Nasrin Omidvar ◽  
Bahareh Nikooyeh ◽  
Roshanak Roustaee ◽  
Elham Shakibazadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Child Malnutrition ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Children Under 5

Childhood malnutrition remains an important public health and development problem in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to systematically review the community-based nutrition-specific interventions and their effectiveness and/or cost-effectiveness on the nutritional status of children under 5 years of age in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A systematic literature search of the English electronic databases, including PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web of Knowledge, Ovid, EMBASE, as well as Persian databases (SID and Magiran) was performed up to May 2019. Studies regarding the effectiveness/cost-effectiveness of the community-based nutrition-specific programs and interventions targeted at under-five-year children in EMR countries were selected. The primary outcomes were mean of Weight-for-age z-score (WAZ), Height-for-Age z-score (HAZ), and Weight-for-Height z-score (WHZ) of children or prevalence of wasting, stunting, and/or underweight among the children. Meta-analysis was also performed on the selected articles and intervention effects (mean differences) were calculated for each outcome for each study and pooled using a weighted random effects model. Risk of bias (ROB) of each included study was assessed based on the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020172643). Of 1036 identified studies, eight met the inclusion criteria. Amongst these, seven were from Pakistan and one from Iran. Only one study conducted in Pakistan reported the cost-effectiveness of nutrition-specific interventions in the region. Nutrition education/consultation and cash-based interventions were the most common nutrition-specific strategies used for management of child malnutrition in the EMR countries. Out of these eight studies, four were included in the meta-analysis. When different interventions were pooled, they had resulted in a significant improvement in WHZ of children (MD: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.07 to 0.46, three studies, I2 82.40%). Considering the high prevalence of child malnutrition in a number of countries in the region, capacity building and investigation regarding the implementation of new approaches to improve nutritional status of children and their effect(s) and cost-effectiveness assessment are highly recommended.

scholarly journals Community-based interventions for childhood asthma using comprehensive approaches: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Chan ◽  
Melinda Gray ◽  
Christine Burns ◽  
Louisa Owens ◽  
Susan Woolfenden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Asthma ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Mean Difference ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based

Abstract Objective We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effectiveness of comprehensive community-based interventions with ≥ 2 components in improving asthma outcomes in children. Methods A systematic search of Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Cochrane Library and hand search of reference collections were conducted to identify any research articles published in English between 2000 and 2019. All studies reporting community-based asthma interventions with ≥ 2 components (e.g., asthma self-management education, home environmental assessment or care coordination etc.) for children aged ≤ 18 years were included. Meta-analyses were performed using random-effects model to estimate pooled odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results Of the 2352 studies identified, 21 studies were included in the final analysis: 19 pre-post interventions, one randomised controlled trial (RCT) and one retrospective study. Comprehensive asthma programs with multicomponent interventions were associated with significant reduction in asthma-related Emergency Department (ED) visits (OR = 0.26; 95% CI 0.20–0.35), hospitalizations (OR = 0.24; 95% CI 0.15–0.38), number of days (mean difference = − 2.58; 95% CI − 3.00 to − 2.17) and nights with asthma symptoms (mean difference = − 2.14; 95% CI − 2.94 to − 1.34), use of short-acting asthma medications/bronchodilators (BD) (OR = 0.28; 95% CI 0.16–0.51), and increase use of asthma action plan (AAP) (OR = 8.87; 95% CI 3.85–20.45). Conclusion Community-based asthma care using more comprehensive approaches may improve childhood asthma management and reduce asthma related health care utilization.

scholarly journals Long-term follow-up and objective physical activity measurements of community-based physical interventions in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The Lancet ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 394 ◽  
pp. S96
Author(s):  
Charlotte Wahlich ◽  
Umar A R Chaudhry ◽  
Rebecca Fortescue ◽  
Derek G Cook ◽  
Shashi Hirani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Activity Measurements ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Effectiveness of community-based health services by nurse practitioners: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. e006670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikiko Kanda ◽  
Erika Ota ◽  
Hiromi Fukuda ◽  
Shinji Miyauchi ◽  
Stuart Gilmour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Community Based

Psychosocial Treatment Approaches for Substance Use

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn McFarr ◽  
Julie Snyder ◽  
Lisa Benson ◽  
Rachel Higier
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Contingency Management ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Psychosocial Treatment ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Theoretical Orientations ◽  
Psychosocial Treatments ◽  
Community Based Programs

Multiple psychosocial treatments for substance-use disorders have been studied for efficacy. A recent meta-analysis indicates that psychosocial interventions are effective across multiple types of substances used. In the case of opiates, psychosocial interventions combined with medication appear to be the most effective. Many studies further agree that psychosocial interventions are an integral and necessary part of treating substance-use disorders. Although theoretical orientations may differ across psychosocial treatments, they have several principles and practices in common. All involve talk therapy or talk in communities as a way to clarify triggers, build commitment, and improve accountability. Many also target addiction behaviors and work to develop alternative contingencies to reduce or eliminate use. Finally, targeting repeated performance (or building “chains of committed behavior”) decreases the likelihood of relapse. This chapter discusses the most frequently studied and employed psychosocial treatments for substance use including CBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, mindfulness, and community-based programs.

scholarly journals Which community-based HIV initiatives are effective in achieving UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets? A systematic review and meta-analysis of evidence (2007-2018)

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. e0219826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sailly Dave ◽  
Trevor Peter ◽  
Clare Fogarty ◽  
Nicolaos Karatzas ◽  
Nandi Belinsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Community Based

Epilepsy treatment gap in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Meta‐analysis of community‐based studies

2020 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
L. F. Owolabi ◽  
S. D. Owolabi ◽  
B. Adamu ◽  
A.M. Jibo ◽  
I. D. Alhaji
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Treatment Gap ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Epilepsy Treatment ◽  
Sub Saharan
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