PERCEPTIONS

Jan 22 2025HEALTH

Young Women and Contraception: How Religion Plays a Role in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger

Religion is often seen as a big factor in whether young women use contraception or not. But what do young women in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Niger really think? Between August and November 2022, researchers talked to married and unmarried young women, ages 18-24, who use modern contraception and prac

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Jan 14 2025HEALTH

What Role Does Civil Society Play in Shaping Health Policies?

Imagine you're in a big meeting room, and everyone is discussing how to improve healthcare. Now, think about who's in that room. Sure, there are doctors, politicians, and experts, but what about people who aren't there officially? These are the folks from civil society—like local groups, non-profits

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Are Wheelchair Services Up to Snuff? Stakeholders Weigh In

Think of the wheelchair service delivery process (SDP) as a giant machine with lots of moving parts. With so many pieces, it's easy for things to go wrong. Stakeholders in the United States were asked about how well this machine is working. The results? Not so great. A survey showed that most people

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unraveling River Talk: What Communities Say About Floods and River Management

River floods are happening more often and with more force. This means that the people in charge of rivers need to think about new ways to work with communities to plan how to deal with floods. Talking and sharing information between these groups can be tricky. If communities feel left out, mistrust

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Autonomous Cars: How Labels Shape Our Trust

Ever wondered how a simple label can change our perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) in cars? A recent online study put this question to the test. The researchers showed 478 people different guidelines about AI, either calling it "trustworthy" or "reliable. " Then, participants read three sho

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Exploring the Potential of Heat-Resistant Vaccines in Côte d'Ivoire

Vaccination inequities are a global concern. Innovations like thermostable vaccines could greatly improve vaccine access in countries like Côte d'Ivoire. These heat-resistant vaccines need less cold storage, making them easier to deliver. However, stakeholders in Côte d'Ivoire don't fully recognize

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Nurses Speak Up: Sexual Health for Disabled Individuals

Have you ever thought about how nurses perceive sexual healthcare for people with disabilities? Well, it's a topic that's not often discussed, but it's crucial. Nurses play a significant role in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, receives proper care. When we talk about disabled

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Jan 06 2025CRIME

Grief and Stigma: What People Think When a Family Member is Incarcerated

Imagine how tough it is for family members when someone they love gets locked up. A study looked into how people perceive the grief of these families. Over a thousand participants read short stories about grieving families, with variations in the duration of grief, race, and the type of crime commit

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

How Do Patients Feel About Digital vs. Traditional Dentures?

Ever wondered how patients and dentists feel about digital dentures compared to the traditional ones? Researchers decided to find out by looking at studies that compared the two. They wanted to know if there was a difference in how patients felt about their dentures and how dentists thought they wor

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Dec 27 2024SCIENCE

A Day in the Life of Genomics Researchers

Ever wondered what goes on in the minds of scientists working on genomics? A recent study dove into their thoughts and feelings about their work and how they collaborate with others. Researchers from diverse backgrounds were interviewed, and their insights were grouped into two main categories: day-

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