Comparison of the CDC Backpack aspirator and the Prokopack aspirator for sampling indoor- and outdoor-resting mosquitoes in southern Tanzania

Abstract Background Resting mosquitoes can easily be collected using an aspirating device.The most commonly used mechanical aspirator is the CDC Backpack aspirator.Recently, a simple, and low-cost aspirator called the Prokopack has been devised and proved to have comparable performance.The following study evaluates the Prokopack aspirator compared

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Insight on Knowledge, Risk Perception and Practices to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study among Italian University Students

Addressing adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions among young adults represents a public health priority since this age group did not directly experience a health risk from COVID-19.The study Antenna Socket aims were to investigate the level of knowledge, risk perception and practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among undergraduate uni

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Grit protects medical students from burnout: a longitudinal study

Abstract Background Burnout is a serious issue plaguing the medical profession with potential negative consequences on patient care.Burnout symptoms are observed as early as medical school.Based on a Job Demands-Resources model, this study aims to assess associations between specific job resources measured at the beginning of the first year of medi

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