Dual immersion programs have proven effective in achieving biliteracy for all students. However, maintaining equitable practices at the core of such has become more challenging remote learning due to pandemic. It is necessary, therefore, revise some benefits and challenges digital instruction mediated by technology these settings. Using a middle school Immersion (di) program Southern California...

BACKGROUND The burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been increasing in Kenya, as is the case elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, while measures for control and prevention are weak. The objectives of this study were to (1) describe healthcare provider (HCP) knowledge and practices, (2) explore HCP attitudes and beliefs, (3) identify structural and environmental factors affecting STI...

OBJECTIVES To estimate the proportion of symptomatic patients with a bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) cured by primary health care services in Mwanza Region, Tanzania, and to compare the cure rate achieved by health centres before and after the introduction of improved STI treatment services. METHODS A model was used that describes the different hurdles patients with an STI take...

Since its founding, NASA has been dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and space science. The NASA scientific and technical information (STI) program plays a key part in helping NASA maintain this important role. The NASA STI program operates under the auspices of the Agency Chief Information Officer. It collects, organizes, provides for archiving, and disseminates NASA's STI. The NASA S...

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine in detail the risk perception of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and the contextual circumstances, in Nigerian commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Barcelona. DESIGN A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. SETTING Raval area in Barcelona. PARTICIPANTS 8 CSWs working in Barcelona. METHODS A phenomenological study was carri...

Significant work in the past few decades has lead to a well developed understanding of seismic wave propagation in fractured media. However, previous research has focused on fractures within rock as opposed to fractures at the surface of a rock. A theoretical and experimental study was performed to examine seismic wave propagation along a fracture at the surface, i.e., along the intersection of...

BACKGROUND Control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is an important part of the effort to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS. STI clinics in the government hospitals in India provide services predominantly to the poor. Data on the cost and efficiency of providing STI services in India are not available to help guide efficient use of public resources for these services. METHODS Standardised ...

Objectives: A survey was conducted to assess the adequacy of sexually transmitted infections (STI) prevention and control policies and programmes in the European region (including the central Asian republics). Methods: An adapted World Health Organization (WHO) model questionnaire was sent to ministry of health officials in all 45 countries of Europe and central Asia. The questionnaire included...

OBJECTIVES A high proportion of individuals infected with HIV are unaware of the infection. They miss the opportunity for timely treatment. Our sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic (South Limburg, The Netherlands) recognised the need to increase test rates and from 2004 routinely includes a HIV test, unless the client refuses, in each consultation. We evaluated the effectiveness of this ...