Daniel Simberloff, Jean‐Louis Martin, Piero Genovesi, Virginie Maris et al.
Study of the impacts of biological invasions, a pervasive component of global change, has generated remarkable understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of the spread of introduced populations. The growing field of invasion science, poised at a crossroads where ecology, social sciences, resou...
Michael A. Huston, Lonnie W. Aarssen, M. P. Austin, Brian S. Cade et al.
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Laura A.V. Marlow, Jo Waller, Jane Wardle
BACKGROUND: Ethnic minority women are less likely to attend cervical screening. AIM: To explore self-perceived barriers to cervical screening attendance among ethnic minority women compared to white British women. DESIGN: Qualitative interview study. SETTING: Community groups in ethnically diverse L...
Laura A.V. Marlow, J Wardle, Alice S. Forster, Jo Waller
BACKGROUND: Studies of human papillomavirus (HPV) awareness and HPV vaccine acceptability have included few non-white participants, making it difficult to explore ethnic differences. This study assessed HPV awareness and HPV vaccine acceptability in a sample of women representing the major UK ethnic...
Charlotte Vrinten, Jane Wardle, Laura A.V. Marlow
BACKGROUND: Cancer fear and fatalism are believed to be higher in ethnic minorities and may contribute to lower engagement with cancer prevention and early detection. We explored the levels of cancer fear and fatalism in six ethnic groups in the United Kingdom and examined the contribution of accult...
Jo Waller, Kathryn A. Robb, S Stubbings, Antonio J. Ramírez et al.
OBJECTIVE: Little is known about ethnic differences in awareness of cancer-warning signs or help-seeking behaviour in Britain. As part of the National Awareness and Early Diagnosis Initiative (NAEDI), this study aimed to explore these factors as possible contributors to delay in cancer diagnosis. ME...
Laura A.V. Marlow, J Wardle, Jo Waller
BACKGROUND: Women from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are less likely to attend cervical screening than White British women. This study explored sociodemographic and attitudinal correlates of cervical screening non-attendance among BAME women. METHODS: Women (30-60 years) were r...
Kathryn A. Robb, Ijeoma Solarin, Emily Power, Wendy Atkin et al.
BACKGROUND: Colorectal screening by Flexible Sigmoidoscopy (FS) is under evaluation in the UK. Evidence from existing cancer screening programmes indicates lower participation among minority ethnic groups than the white-British population. To ensure equality of access, it is important to understand ...
Kathryn A. Robb, Jane Wardle, S Stubbings, Amanda Ramirez et al.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to examine awareness of the three National Cancer Screening Programmes (breast, cervical, bowel) among white and ethnic minority groups in the UK. SETTING: Data were from two surveys in which the screening questions were added: (i) the Office of National Statistic...
Laura A.V. Marlow, Lesley McGregor, James Nazroo, Jane Wardle
OBJECTIVE: Earlier diagnosis of cancer has become a policy priority. There is evidence that minority ethnic groups are more likely to delay help-seeking for cancer symptoms, but few studies have explored reasons for delay in these groups. The present study explored facilitators and barriers to help-...
Polydor Ngoy Mutombo, Ossy Muganga Julius Kasilo, Peter James, Jon Wardle et al.
Management of COVID-19 in Africa is challenging due to limited resources, including the high cost of vaccines, diagnostics, medical devices and routine pharmaceuticals. These challenges, in addition to wide acceptability, have resulted in increased use of herbal medicines based on African traditiona...
Melanie A. Harsch, Rowan P. Buxton, Richard P. Duncan, Philip E. Hulme et al.
Abstract Aim Abrupt tree lines are relatively rare world‐wide and are poorly understood. We studied demographic processes at abrupt tree lines to better understand the factors governing their dynamics. Location Five Nothofagus ‐dominated tree line sites across the South Island, New Zealand. Methods ...
Marilyn A. Roth, Amina Aitsi-Selmi, Heather Wardle, Jennifer S. Mindell
BACKGROUND: This study investigates the prevalence of under-reported use of tobacco among Bangladeshi women and the characteristics of this group. METHODS: The 1999 and 2004 Health Survey for England included 996 Bangladeshi women aged 16 years and above, 302 with a valid saliva sample and 694 witho...
David Forrest, Heather Wardle
Abstract This paper examines the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling among people of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cultural backgrounds living in Great Britain. Information was gathered from the last two versions of a large-scale national adult prevalence survey and a similar survey of ...
Niall P. McNamara, Ruth Gregg, Simon Oakley, Andy W. Stott et al.
Boreal forests occupy nearly one fifth of the terrestrial land surface and are recognised as globally important regulators of carbon (C) cycling and greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon sequestration processes in these forests include assimilation of CO2 into biomass and subsequently into soil organic m...
Laura A.V. Marlow, Susanne F. Meisel, Jane Wardle
Cancer screening invitations can explicitly recommend attendance or encourage individuals to consider the risks and benefits before deciding for themselves. Public preferences for these approaches might vary. We explored ethnic minority women’s preferences for a strong recommendation to be screened....
Sushma Pallewad, Sanjay Shamrao Nanware, D. B. Bhure
<strong>ABSTRACT</strong> The present investigation deals with the incidence of infection of Trematode <em>A. angusticauda</em> by Stafford, 1904 parasitizing of <em>Channa punctatus </em>from different localities of Nanded District (M.S.) India during February, 2014 to January, 2015. The high preva...
David Forrest, Heather Wardle
This paper examines the prevalence of gambling and problem gambling among people of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cultural backgrounds living in Great Britain. Information was gathered from the last two versions of a large-scale national adult prevalence survey and a similar survey of children ...
Sanjida Afrin, Md Rezaul Karim Khan, Papia Haque, Mohammed Tanjimur Rahman et al.
There are a number of possible risk factors for breast carcinoma. Changes in the serum level of some micronutrients like copper and zinc might have a role in the pathogenesis of breast cancer. In this study we have demonstrated the serum copper and zinc levels and their ratio between control healthy...
Marilyn A. Roth, Amina Aitsi-Selmi, Heather Wardle, Jennifer S. Mindell
The trial is challenging, both in terms of recruitment, and motivating behaviour change. The presentation will elaborate on the recruitment experience into a trial evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in ethnic minority populations.