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Abstract Blood transfusion has a hazard of transmission of many pathogens, including Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) and other venereal infections. It is crucial to conduct epidemiological surveillance to detect the prevalence of these pathogens. The study aimed to assess the seroprevalence of T. gondii and common transfusable venereal infections among healthy blood donors in Menoufia Province, Egypt, and identify associated risk factors. Four hundred twenty individuals were recruited between January and April 2023 for cross-sectional descriptive research from the blood banks of Menoufia University medical hospitals. Collected blood samples were screened for anti-T. gondii IgM and IgG, HBsAg, anti-HCV antibodies, HIV p24 antigen and anti-HIV antibodies, and anti-Treponema pallidum antibodies. 46 (11.0%) and 22 donors (5.2%) individuals tested positive for anti-T. gondii IgG with a 95% CI (8.3–14.6) and IgM with a 95% CI (3.5–8.1), respectively, while one patient (0.2%) was positive for both antibodies. Regarding venereal infections, 12 (2.9%) were positive for HBV, 6 (1.4%) were positive for HCV, 7 (1.7%) were positive for HIV, and none of the tested population showed positivity for syphilis. Female gender, consumption of raw meat, agricultural environment, poor awareness about T. gondii, and blood group type (especially AB and O groups) were identified as independent risk factors for T. gondii infection. The study highlights the importance of testing blood donors for T. gondii and common transfusable venereal illnesses. Starting health education programs and preventative measures, such as suitable meat handling and cleanliness practices, is critical for minimizing the occurrence of these illnesses. Larger-scale additional study is advised to confirm these results and provide guidance for public health initiatives.

Aiming to identify the reality of intramural and extramural sports activities in the basic education stage from the physical education supervisors' perspective. The researcher used the descriptive approach with all its steps and procedures due to its suitability to the research topic .On a sample of (30) physical education supervisors of the basic education stage in the educational administrations in Giza and Cairo governorates And one of the most important results were that : The teacher, school administration and technical supervisor have an important role in encouraging high-achieved and athletically talented students to participate in intramural and extramural activities., Intramural and extramural sports activities have become of great importance in spreading sports, whether inside or outside schools,The teacher, school administration and technical supervisor have an important role in encouraging high-achieved and athletically talented students to participate in intramural and extramural activities, Intramural and extramural sports activities have become of great importance in spreading sports, whether inside or outside schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the impact of the movement education program for preschoolers in Egypt to their future self-concept and sense of belonging. It explains that the kindergarten stage is an important growth stage for children in the formation of character, capacities and aptitude, and concepts or values. It recommends that Egyptian children should also be taught the principles and practices of democracy by providing a real opportunity to get involved in the community activities.