Noise as a risk factor for COVID‐19 transmission: Comment on Zhang: “Estimation of differential occupational risk of COVID‐19 by comparing risk factors with case data by occupational group”

Shkembi, Abas; Neitzel, Richard L.

doi:10.1002/ajim.23349

“…Expanding on the work by Zhang (2021) examining occupational risk factors for COVID-19 transmissions in Washington, Shkembi and Neitzel (2022) submitted that occupational noise should also be considered as a potential risk factor for COVID-19 transmission. Shkembi and Neitzel (2022) argued that noise in the workplace causes difficulties in worker communication, particularly in occupations with high noise volumes. Specific to COVID-19 and the required use of hearing protection devices (HPDs), oral communication is severely affected.…”

Section: Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss In the Mining And Mi...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the observation of social distancing between workers and the use of masks and face coverings, middle to high voice frequencies are significantly affected. This ultimately affects speech intelligibility and comprehension (Shkembi & Neitzel 2022). Failure to observe the COVID-19 regulations increases the risk of COVID-19 transmission among workers.…”

Section: Occupational Noise-induced Hearing Loss In the Mining And Mi...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Concept analysis: Community-based postnatal care

Shirindza¹,

Malwela²,

Maputle³

2023

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Background Community-based postnatal care is a valuable resource in the provision of maternal and neonatal care, specifically outside the hospital environment. However, its application in maternal and neonatal care is not clearly documented in relation to the rendering of services by primary caregivers. Objectives This study clarifies the concept of ‘community-based postnatal care’ by using the concept analysis method. Method To analyse the concept, relevant literatures were reviewed and analysed using the Walker and Avant method, namely, selecting a concept, determining the purpose of analysis, identifying all uses of the concept, defining attributes, identifying a model case, identifying borderline, related and contrary cases, identifying antecedents and consequences and identifying the empirical referents. Characteristics that repeatedly appeared throughout the literature were noted and categorised. Results It was established from the concept analysis that ‘community-based postnatal care’ was complex and experienced ethnically. The analysis included that primary caregiver participation was based on home-levelled-skilled care, community participation and mobilisation, linkages of health services and community stakeholders. The attributes were influenced by antecedents and consequences. Conclusion The empirical referents of community based can be integrated within the midwifery guidelines to measure the concept. When concepts are understood, self-care on early detection, early management and referral during early postnatal care will be enhanced. Contribution The results of this study will foster independence, confidence and a respectful relationship between primary caregivers and the health care facility staff. The results are expected to guide future research and enhance community-based postnatal care in midwifery practice.

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Implementation of early hearing detection and intervention in South Africa

Khoza-Shangase¹

2022

Complexities and Challenges in Preventive Audiology: An African Perspective

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Peer review declarationThe publisher (AOSIS) endorses the South African 'National Scholarly Book Publishers Forum Best Practice for Peer Review of Scholarly Books'. The manuscript underwent an evaluation to compare the level of originality with other published works and was subjected to rigorous two-step peer review before publication, with the identities of the reviewers not revealed to the editor(s) or author(s). The reviewers were independent of the publisher, editor(s), and author(s). The publisher shared feedback on the similarity report and the reviewers' inputs with the manuscript's editor(s) or author(s) to improve the manuscript. Where the reviewers recommended revision and improvements, the editor(s) or author(s) responded adequately to such recommendations. The reviewers commented positively on the scholarly merits of the manuscript and recommended that the book be published.

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Exploration of complexities in the management of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa

Moroe¹,

Khoza-Shangase²

2022

Complexities and Challenges in Preventive Audiology: An African Perspective

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Peer review declarationThe publisher (AOSIS) endorses the South African 'National Scholarly Book Publishers Forum Best Practice for Peer Review of Scholarly Books'. The manuscript underwent an evaluation to compare the level of originality with other published works and was subjected to rigorous two-step peer review before publication, with the identities of the reviewers not revealed to the editor(s) or author(s). The reviewers were independent of the publisher, editor(s), and author(s). The publisher shared feedback on the similarity report and the reviewers' inputs with the manuscript's editor(s) or author(s) to improve the manuscript. Where the reviewers recommended revision and improvements, the editor(s) or author(s) responded adequately to such recommendations. The reviewers commented positively on the scholarly merits of the manuscript and recommended that the book be published.

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Noise as a risk factor for COVID‐19 transmission: Comment on Zhang: “Estimation of differential occupational risk of COVID‐19 by comparing risk factors with case data by occupational group”

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Concept analysis: Community-based postnatal care

Concept analysis: Community-based postnatal care

Implementation of early hearing detection and intervention in South Africa

Exploration of complexities in the management of occupational noise-induced hearing loss in the mining sector in sub-Saharan Africa

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