Culturally appropriate health education: Translation of a parturient pain relief options pamphlet into French and Spanish

The rise of immigration worldwide introduces a diverse, multicultural population of patients seeking healthcare in the United States. Barriers to communication, both spoken language and culturally associated communication norms, limit immigrant women’s ability to seek, gain access, and follow through with perinatal care. In order to provide safe, effective, and culturally sensitive care, recognition of language and cultural differences of all individuals must be considered when providing patients with educational materials (Perera et al., 2012; Plumbaum et al., 2014). The aim of this project was to translate an existing pain relief options pamphlet into French and Spanish in order to help reduce communication barriers and increase health literacy amongst non-English speaking parturients at the host facility. Stakeholders were introduced to the translated pamphlets and literature review findings with a virtual presentation. Following the educational opportunity, participants completed a survey to evaluate the pamphlet. Fifteen of the 16 providers agreed or strongly agreed the pamphlet provided culturally relevant information and would be a valuable education tool. All providers agreed or strongly agreed the pamphlet included relevant information and may increase autonomy for non-English speaking mothers. Culturally relevant and translated pain relief education materials will potentially help increase parturient health literacy and maternal-fetal outcomes. Keywords: immigrant, parturient, cultural sensitivity, health literacy, patient education, translatio

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Effect of Gas Flaring on Some Phytochemicals and Trace Metals of Fluted Pumpkin (Telferia Occidentalis)

The study determined the impact of gas flaring on some phytochemical and trace metal compositions of Telferia occidentalis in Obrikom, a gas flaring community. Plants for the study were obtained from farmlands in the gas flaring community in Rivers State, Nigeria and values obtained were compared with those from non gas flaring community (Rumualogu). The phytochemical composition (mg/100g) of Telferia occidentalis leaves grown both in gas flaring and non gas flaring sites was measured. The results obtained from non-gas flaring community are alkaloid (3.34 ± 0.006), flavonoid (6.67±0.009), saponins (8.21±0.020) and tannins (0.01±0.001) while the values from the gas flaring community are alkaloid (2.18±0.004), flavonoid (0.83±0.001), saponins (2.22±0.009) and tannins (0.46±0.012). The findings showed that plants in gas flaring community had reduced phytochemicals except tannins which increased significantly (P>0.05). There was significant increase (P>0.05) in the levels of Fe (2.78±0.01 to 3.51±0.02), Zn (0.90±0.06 to 1.30±0.02), Pb (0.21±0.01 to 0.54±0.01) and Cd (0.00±0.00 to 0.07±0.01) when the leaves grown in a non gas flaring site were compared with the gas flaring site samples. However, there was no significant difference in Cr concentration of the vegetable from both sites; Cr (0.2±0.01 to 0.06±0.01). All these may have possible implication on the nutritional and medicinal values of Telferia occidentalis. Keywords: Gas flaring, Phytochemicals,Trace metals

A comparison of transpiration rates from three semi-arid tree species in response to partial stand clearing

As precipitation and temperature patterns continue to shift in response to climate change, total water availability including soil and surface waters are likewise altered. In central and west Texas, a common land management practice thought to increase surface water quantities and spring flow is the removal of Juniperus ashei commonly referred to as ashe juniper or cedar. Vegetative cover impacts the local water cycle through multiple feedback mechanisms including extraction of soil water by roots, and transpiration of water vapor back into the atmosphere. Through transpiration, plants exchange water for carbon from the atmosphere. This study aims to determine changes in transpiration rates pre- and post partial removal of ashe juniper (J. ashei) in a semi-arid forest located near Rocksprings, Texas using micrometeorological and sap flux data. We compared transpiration rates between three tree species - pinyon pine (Pinus remota), lacey oak (Quercus laceyi), and ashe juniper (J. ashei) under a variety of environmental conditions. Sap flow data revealed that ashe juniper used less water per day than the pines but more than the oaks. Transpiration rates increased after juniper removal with pines still transpiring the most water followed by juniper, and oaks using the least. Additionaly, it was found that pine trees located at lower elevations transpired more than individuals at higher elevations. By contrast, oak and juniper trees showed higher transpirations rates at higher elevations. An enhanced understanding of vegetation-climate interactions will provide key information for land management best practices to ensure resource resilience in the face of changing climate.Geological Science

Lived Disablers to Academic Success of the Visually Impaired at the University of Zambia, Sub‑Saharan Africa

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) benchmark of persons with disability in every population is 15.6 per cent. However, the University of Zambia is way below that benchmark as it is home to less than 0.1 per cent of students classified as ‘disabled’. Within the 0.1 per cent, students with visual impairment are the majority, estimated at 70 per cent. The purpose of this study was to explore disablers (also known as barriers) to academic success faced by students with visual impairment at the University of Zambia. A Hermeneutic Phenomenological approach directed the research process. Seven purposively sampled participants volunteered to voice their lived experiences and a cluster of themes emerged thereafter. Emerging from their lived experiences are thirteen disablers that impede the learning experiences at University and key amongst them are: (i) negative attitudes; (ii) policypractice disjuncture; (iii) staff unreadiness and unpreparedness; (iv) inaccessible buildings; and (v) rigid curricula. Keywords: disablers; Hermeneutic Phenomenology; inclusive education; University of Zambia; visual impairmen

Lived Disablers to Academic Success of the Visually Impaired at the University of Zambia, Sub‑Saharan Africa

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) benchmark of persons with disability in every population is 15.6 per cent. However, the University of Zambia is way below that benchmark as it is home to less than 0.1 per cent of students classified as ‘disabled’. Within the 0.1 per cent, students withvisual impairment are the majority, estimated at 70 per cent. The purpose of this study was to explore disablers (also known as barriers) to academic success faced by students with visual impairment at the University of Zambia. A Hermeneutic Phenomenological approach directed the research process.Seven purposively sampled participants volunteered to voice their lived experiences and a cluster of themes emerged thereafter. Emerging from their lived experiences are thirteen disablers that impede the learning experiences at University and key amongst them are: (i) negative attitudes; (ii) policypractice disjuncture; (iii) staff unreadiness and unpreparedness; (iv) inaccessible buildings; and (v) rigid curricula

Characterizing Perceptions on Factors Associated with Cycling Behavior in the “New Normal”

The COVID-19 pandemic hindered transport systems globally. Its transmission is quick due to the dense living condition in metropolises, and mass transit systems soon became a hotspot for contracting the virus. As a result, individualized forms of transport became favorable. The study investigated other forms of individualized transport that hinders the spread of the virus and deters increasing the patronage for private cars. It also seeks to aid in the development of sustainable transport policies in Metro Manila. Accomplishing this required the perceptions of Metro Manila travelers on bicycling, their socio-demographic characteristics, and trip behavior. The data was gathered through an online survey, which were then analyzed and modeled using the descriptive statistics functions of MS Excel to determine which parameters motivate or demotivate travelers from using a bicycle. Results of the survey led to the conclusion that the cyclist’s security is a significant motivator and demotivator, and unlike its motivator counterpart, cost does not necessarily demotivate travelers from bicycling, but it is also advised to proceed with caution when interpreting the results for the cost motivator since these may also indicate a demotivation for private car use instead of primarily a motivation to use a bicycle for travel. These results were also disaggregated by trip length. It was found that long trip motivators generally held higher significance but this trend is not followed for both short and long trip demotivators which makes it seem that travelers are more easily demotivated to cycle