Licit and illicit drug use and social change among Bedouin Arabs in southern Israel

Abu-Saad, Ismael

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“…However, other estimates of alcohol use are considerably higher in some subpopulations and regions in Kenya (e.g., Abu-Sáad & Mburu, 2001; Hargreaves et al, 2002; Ndetei et al, 2009; Shaffer et al, 2004). …”

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Alcohol use and immune reconstitution among HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya

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Studies on the effects of alcohol use on HIV disease progression have been contradictory, with at least one study finding a positive effect of low alcohol consumption on CD4 count. In addition, most such studies have taken place in the developed West. We investigated the association between alcohol use and immune reconstitution through CD4 count response among HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at an urban sub-Saharan African clinic. This was a retrospective cohort study of treatment-naïve HIV-infected adults initiating ART in Nairobi, Kenya and followed for 12 months between January 2009 and December 2012. At enrollment, a standardized questionnaire was used to collect data on sociodemographic variables and alcohol consumption. CD4 count was measured every six months. Linear regression models assessed the association between CD4 count and alcohol consumption, categorized as abstinent, moderate, or hazardous. Overall, 854 participants were included, 522 of which were women, with 85 (25.6%) men and 50 (9.6%) women reporting any alcohol use, and 8 (2.4%) men and 7 (1.3%) women reporting hazardous drinking. At baseline, alcohol use was associated with higher education and socioeconomic status. Median CD4 count was higher among alcohol users compared to those who abstained at baseline and at 6 and 12 months post-ART initiation, although this was only significant at 6 months. There were no differences in adherence between abstainers and drinkers. While overall alcohol use was significantly associated with higher CD4 counts, moderate and hazardous use treated separately were not. We conclude that, while alcohol use was associated with higher CD4 counts at 12 months post-ART, the mechanism for this association is unclear but may reflect unmeasured socioeconomic or nutritional differences. Additional research is required on the specific drinking patterns of this population and the types of alcoholic beverages consumed to clarify this relationship.

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Alcohol use and immune reconstitution among HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya

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“…Approximately 40% of the population still lives in rural areas under semi-nomadic conditions. Some families dwell in difficult-to-access, makeshift structures for extended periods of time without municipal services, paved roads adequate healthcare; many households lack infrastructure for water and electricity [ 6 , 7 ]. The high rate of consanguinity, high birth rates, and the rapid adoption of a more Western lifestyle have contributed to the rising incidence of congenital and preventable diseases, such as diabetes mellitus and ischemic heart disease [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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COVID-19 Vaccination Among the Arab Bedouin Population: Lessons Learned From a Minority Population

Abu‐Freha

Alsana²,

El‐Saied³

et al. 2022

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: We investigated the causes of low COVID-19 vaccination rates among a minority population and highlighted interventions for increasing the vaccination rate.Methods: We reviewed the experience during the mass vaccination campaign period among the Arab Bedouin (AB) in Israel, attempting to determine important causes of low vaccination rates and gathered information from real-life experience and through direct contact with the population during the campaign.Results: Causes for low vaccination rates in the AB are related to the health system infrastructure, crisis management strategies, and population characteristics. Long-standing socioeconomic inequalities, limited resources, and language and culture barriers present special challenges to the task of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Key interventions for increasing vaccination rates among minority populations include raising awareness, improving vaccination access, and directly targeting risk-groups. To maximize the effectiveness of these interventions they should be culturally adapted and executed according to the needs of each individual target community.Conclusion: Culturally adapted awareness campaigns, interventions, and improved access to vaccines can be accomplished by cooperation between relevant governing and community bodies to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among minorities.

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Respiratory hospitalizations of children living near a hazardous industrial site adjusted for prevalent dust: A case–control study

Nirel

Maimon

Fireman

et al. 2015

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health

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Licit and illicit drug use and social change among Bedouin Arabs in southern Israel

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Alcohol use and immune reconstitution among HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya

Alcohol use and immune reconstitution among HIV-infected patients on antiretroviral therapy in Nairobi, Kenya

COVID-19 Vaccination Among the Arab Bedouin Population: Lessons Learned From a Minority Population

Respiratory hospitalizations of children living near a hazardous industrial site adjusted for prevalent dust: A case–control study

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