Vaccine, Volume 41, 6 April 2023
As the primary public health strategy for controlling the 2022 Mpox outbreak, it is critical to evaluate the impact of Mpox vaccination campaigns for transgender people and gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (T/GBM). We measured vaccine uptake and associated factors among T/GBM clients of an urban STI clinic in British Columbia (BC)
Elsevier,
Applied Soil Ecology, Volume 189, September 2023, 104900
This study showed that agricultural intensification reduced fungal Shannon diversity and weakened soil multifunctionality, where fungal diversity was the major driver of soil multifunctionality. The Authors suggested that sustaining microbial diversity, especially fungal diversity can reduce the effect of agricultural intensification on soil multifunctionality.
Elsevier,
One Earth, Volume 6, 21 April 2023
This article advances SDG # 13, 1 and 11 by identifying ways to meet the dual objectives of poverty eradication and staying within the biophysical safe operating space of the climate via integrated policy packages supporting strong economic development, ambitious educational attendance, sustainable dietary choices, low fossil fuel consumption and energy demand, and lower fertilizer consumption.
Elsevier,
Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, Volume 29, April 2023
This mixed methods study evaluated the experiences and perceptions of adult patients before, during, and after allogeneic HSCT as a cure for SCD. SCD patients generally experience improvement of physical, mental, and social health and are able to pursue life goals after HSCT. However, the new post-transplantation reality also confronts patients with challenges that potentially can influence their HRQOL.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Public Health, Volume 8, April 2023
This Article supports SDG 3 by showing an association between some types of unpaid work (housework and caring for adults) and negative effects on mental health. Other types of unpaid work (childcare for women and outdoor work for men) were associated with positive effects on mental health. The authors note that, although tasks such as housework and care duties are necessary, the disproportionate burden of such tasks on women should be addressed.
Elsevier,
Tectonophysics, Volume 854, 5 May 2023, 229819
This paper provides 57 site velocity measurements, with interpretation, for the Hatay Triple Junction in the region of the 6 February 2023 M 7.8 Pazarcik earthquake sequence in Southeastern Turkey. Given the significance of this earthquake sequence, and the potential uses for future earthquake predictions, this paper would apply to SDG 15 -Life on land.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Global Health, Volume 11, March 2023
This Comment article supports SDGs 3 and 13 by highlighting the need for more global-level studies across different climate zones to determine the true nature of the association between temperature and Shigella infection, particularly in the context of extreme heat and heat waves induced by climate change.
