WebLog Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology

Introduction: Scabies, a contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is a pressing public health issue, particularly in overcrowded and unsanitary environments like the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The dense living conditions, limited access to clean water, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure foster the rapid transmission of scabies, resulting in severe itching, rashes, and secondary infections. Beyond its physical symptoms,…

This study examines the intersection of behavioral economics' nudge theory with postal authorities' efforts to influence road safety behavior through postage stamps. Through analysis of 571 traffic safety-related stamps issued by 119 countries between 1932-2023, we investigate how postal authorities have engaged in behavioral change efforts and evaluate their potential effectiveness. Our findings reveal distinct patterns in stamp issuance, with peak periods coinciding with global road safety…

This study investigates the mechanism by which college students' Future Time Perspective influences their Learning Engagement. We conducted a survey with 550 Chinese undergraduates using three reliable and valid scales measuring Future Time Perspective, Learning Engagement, and Self-Efficacy. The results revealed that: (1) Future Time Perspective significantly and positively predicts Learning Engagement; (2) Self-Efficacy positively predicts Learning Engagement; and (3) Future Time…

Background: The emergence of mucormycosis cases amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the fear associated with mucormycosis may turn out to be a terrifying public health issue. The current study aims to assess knowledge and awareness about orbital mucormycosis in post COVID-19 recovered patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 242 COVID-19 recovered population from August 2021 to February 2022. A semi-structured online questionnaire…