by Orrin D. Ware, G. Rose Geiger, Monique T. Cano Over half of treatment-seeking individuals with a cocaine use disorder have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Mental health disorder symptoms may impact an individual’s functioning so severely that they are classified as a serious mental illness (SMI). However, there is variability in defining SMI, including…
Disparities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net usage and malaria burden 2 years after a mass distribution campaign in central Côte d’Ivoire: A cross-sectional survey prior to a cluster randomised trial – Colette Sih
by Colette Sih, Serge B. Assi, Edouard Dangbenon, Benoit Talbot, Joseph Biggs, Alphonsine A. Koffi, Ludovic P. Ahoua Alou, Louisa A. Messenger, Marius Gonse Zoh, Soromane Camara, Manisha A. Kulkarni, Natacha Protopopoff, Raphael N’Guessan, Jackie Cook Identifying and tackling inequities in long-lasting insecticidal bed net (LLIN) coverage and usage is key in reducing malaria burden….
Why are so many pregnancies still unintended in Ghana? A closer look at factors influencing reproductive autonomy – Samuel Salu
by Samuel Salu, Doreen Selasie Tay, Clinton Sekyere Frempong, Dennis Kweku Mawuli Okyere, Prince Tsekpetse Unintended pregnancy remains a major public health challenge globally, with particularly high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ghana, despite improvements in reproductive health service delivery, unintended pregnancies persist. This study examined the prevalence and factors influencing unintended pregnancy among sexually…
The social ecology of adolescent mental health in humanitarian settings: A qualitative study – Sally Farah
by Sally Farah, Tania Bosqui, Anas Mayya, Zahraa Shaito, Joseph Elias, Theresa S. Betancourt, Alan Carr, Michael Donnelly, Felicity L. Brown The social-ecological context of adolescent mental health, particularly adolescents living through humanitarian crises, is understudied. There is a pressing need for such research to inform the development of contextualised systemic interventions for this population….
Psychological distress among Japanese high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic: An energy landscape analysis – Daiki Tatematsu
by Daiki Tatematsu, Naotoshi Nakamura, Masato S. Abe, Tetsuo Ishikawa, Takahiro Ezaki, Lin Cai, Eiryo Kawakami, Kazuyuki Aihara, Atsushi Nishida, Naohiro Okada, Naoki Masuda, Kiyoto Kasai, Shinsuke Koike, Shingo Iwami Background The stay-at-home orders, lockdowns, and states of emergency of the Coronavirus Infectious Disease emerged in 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have affected the mental health of…
Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health in low- and middle-income countries (2015–2024): A scoping review – Madelyn Miyares
by Madelyn Miyares, Linnea Stansert Katzen, Kelsey Vaughan, Cleo Baskin, Madeleine Ballard, Maryse Kok, Ariwame Jimenez, M. Matias Iberico, Josef Ernst, Jessica Cook, Angele Bienvenue Ishimwe, Lily Martin, Patrick Kawooya, Zeus Aranda, Molly Mantus, Meghan Bruce Kumar, Karen E. Finnegan, Sandra Mudhune, Mardieh Dennis, Daniel Palazuelos, Dickson Nansima Mbewe, Michee Nshimayesu, Shobhana Nagraj, Rachel Vreeman,…
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner (1897 – 1962)
Addie Bundren’s declining health and eventual death prompt her impoverished family to honor her wish to be buried in Jefferson, Mississippi. In the beginning, Addie is alive but deteriorating, watching her son Cash construct her coffin while her husband Anse waits on the porch and daughter Dewey Dell fans her. Following Addie’s death, a heavy…
Mystery at Lilac Inn, The by Mildred A. Wirt Benson (1905 – 2002)
When the Crandall family jewels are stolen from the Lilac Inn, Nancy Drew is on the case! With multiple suspects, Nancy follows the clues which lead her to a world of lies, suspense and danger. A perilous and life-threatening boat ride almost defeats Nancy, as there are those who will stop at nothing to prevent…
Logic for the Million by James William Gilbart (1794 – 1863)
I have called this book, Logic for the Million. By this title, I mean that here the Art of Reasoning is explained in such a way as to be readily understood even by those men and women who have not had the advantage of a literary education. – Summary by Preface
Pop Corn Recipes by Mary Hamilton Talbott ( – fl.1916)
This short cookbook offers various ways of incorporating popcorn into breakfast, soups, salads, desserts, and more. It highlights recipes using Nelson’s Corn, the brand owned by Sam Nelson, Jr., Company of Grinnell, Iowa, in the early 20th century. – Summary by Alexia H.
Black Cat Vol. 06 No. 01 October 1900, The by Various
The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine.This is the first issue from Volume 6, with the following stories: > Through the Forbidden Gates, by Carroll Carrington: a…
World’s Best Poetry, Volume 10: Poetical Quotations, The by Various
The last of ten volumes compilation of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This volume collects excerpts and quotations from famous poems, grouped under diverse topics. – Summary by Sonia
Fides News – EnglishAFRICA/NIGERIA – Kidnapping of 177 Christians confirmed: “No Catholics among those kidnapped”
Abuja – Nigerian authorities have confirmed the mass kidnapping of nearly 200 faithful from several churches on Sunday, January 18, in Kurmin Wali, in the Local Government Area of Kajuru in the State of Kaduna. After initially denying the incident vehemently , federal police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin admitted that the initial denial by Kaduna State…
Fides News – EnglishAFRICA/MOZAMBIQUE – Floods in the region: “People are exhausted and dying of hunger, poverty, natural disasters, and disease”
Maputo – Mozambique is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in years, affecting over 600,000 people, more than half of them children. Over 50,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and are housed in 62 emergency shelters, many of which are overcrowded. According to UNICEF, this could be the start of an…
Fides News – EnglishASIA/INDIA – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: “Indian Christians are caught between rich diversity and a real division”
Srikakulam – In recognition of the Church’s commitment to unity, peace, and mutual understanding among Christian denominations, the Catholic community in the Diocese of Srikakulam in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity , inviting believers of all Christian denominations in the region to participate in liturgical…