Addressing child under nutrition: can traditional practices offer a solution?

abstract：:Bangladesh has historically been cholera endemic, with seasonal cholera outbreaks occurring each year. In collaboration with the government of Bangladesh, the Infectious Diseases Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) initiated operational research to test strategies to re...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Khan IA,Khan AI,Rahman A,Siddique SA,Islam MT,Bhuiyan MAI,Chowdhury AI,Saha NC,Biswas PK,Saha A,Chowdhury F,Clemens JD,Qadri F

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence-based interventions for autism spectrum disorders evaluated in high-income countries typically require highly specialised manpower, which is a scarce resource in most low- and middle-income settings. This resource limitation results in most children not having access to evidence-based interventions....

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Divan G,Hamdani SU,Vajartkar V,Minhas A,Taylor C,Aldred C,Leadbitter K,Rahman A,Green J,Patel V

更新日期：2015-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals in conflict-affected areas rarely get appropriate care for chronic or non-infectious diseases. The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing worldwide, and new evidence shows conclusively that the negative effects of hyperglycemia occur even at mild glucose elevations and th...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Gilder ME,Zin TW,Wai NS,Ner M,Say PS,Htoo M,Say S,Htay WW,Simpson JA,Pukrittayakamee S,Nosten F,McGready R

更新日期：2014-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) is used to evaluate health services. Subunits of a population (lots) are accepted or rejected according to the number of failures in a random sample (N) of a given lot. If failures are greater than decision value (d), we reject the lot and recommend corrective actions in the lot (...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Pezzoli L,Kim SH

更新日期：2013-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization emphasized that climate change is a significant and emerging threat to public health, especially in lower income populations and tropical/subtropical countries. However, people in Asia and Africa were the least likely to perceive global warming as a threat. In Vietnam, little re...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Toan do TT,Kien VD,Bao Giang K,Van Minh H,Wright P

更新日期：2014-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women in sub-Saharan Africa bear the brunt of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic, and older married women and those in cohabiting relationships are regarded as the largest HIV risk group. Although preventing HIV infection in married or stable relationships is an international HIV prevention prio...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Madiba S,Ngwenya N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Once an orphan field, 'global mental health' now has wide acknowledgement and prominence on the global health agenda. Increased recognition draws needed attention to individual suffering and the population impacts, but medicalizing global mental health produces a narrow view of the problems and solutions. Early framin...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Clark J

更新日期：2014-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The World Health Organization recommends that antiretroviral therapy be started as soon as possible, irrespective of stage of HIV infection. This 'test and treat' approach highlights the need to ensure that men are involved in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). This article presents find...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Besada D,Rohde S,Goga A,Raphaely N,Daviaud E,Ramokolo V,Magasana V,Noveve N,Doherty T

更新日期：2016-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Vietnam has taken great efforts to reduce child mortality in recent years, a large number of children still die at early age. Only a few studies have been conducted to identify at-risk groups in order to provide baseline information for effective interventions. OBJECTIVE:The study estimated the ove...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Lee HY,Van Do D,Choi S,Trinh OT,To KG

更新日期：2016-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Support supervision is one of the strategies used to check the quality of services provided at health facilities. From 2013 to 2015, Makerere University School of Public Health strengthened support supervision in the district of Kibuku, Kamuli and Pallisa in Eastern Uganda to improve the quality of maternal ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Kisakye AN,Muhumuza Kananura R,Ekirapa-Kiracho E,Bua J,Akulume M,Namazzi G,Namusoke Kiwanuka S

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although community engagement (CE) is widely used in health promotion, components of CE models associated with improved health are poorly understood. This study aimed to examine the magnitude of the impact of CE on health and health inequalities among disadvantaged populations, which methodological approache...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Cyril S,Smith BJ,Possamai-Inesedy A,Renzaho AM

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: As called for by the Sustainable Development Goals, governments, development partners and civil society are working on anti-corruption, transparency and accountability approaches to control corruption and advance Universal Health Coverage.Objectives: The objective of this review is to summarize concepts, f...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Vian T

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The obesity epidemic has been growing steadily across the whole world, and so far not a single country has been able to reverse it. The cause of obesity is stated by the World Health Organization as an energy imbalance between calories consumed and calories expended. However, growing evidence suggests that t...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Camacho S,Ruppel A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) continues to rise across the globe, and the risk of dying prematurely from an NCD in a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) is almost double that in a high-income country. Confronting this crisis requires a critical mass of scientists who are well versed in regional healt...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Malekzadeh A,Michels K,Wolfman C,Anand N,Sturke R

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study explores violence against women in a low-income setting in relation to residency and literacy. SETTING:The study was conducted within the Butajira Rural Health Programme (a Health and Demographic Surveillance Site), which includes rural and semi-urban settings in south-central Ethiopia. DESIGN:Th...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Deyessa N,Berhane Y,Ellsberg M,Emmelin M,Kullgren G,Högberg U

更新日期：2010-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migration of African-trained health workers to countries with higher health care worker densities adds to the severe shortage of health personnel in many African countries. Policy initiatives to reduce migration levels are informed by many studies exploring the reasons for the original decision to migrate. I...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Taylor K,Blacklock C,Hayward G,Bidwell P,Laxmikanth P,Riches N,Willcox M,Moosa S,Mant D

更新日期：2015-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a significant contributor to Malawi's burden of disease. Despite a number of studies describing socio-economic differences in HIV prevalence, there is a paucity of evidence on socio-economic inequity in HIV testing in Malawi. OBJECTIVE:To assess horizontal inequity (HI)...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Kim SW,Skordis-Worrall J,Haghparast-Bidgoli H,Pulkki-Brännström AM

更新日期：2016-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Västerbotten Intervention Programme (VIP) addresses cardiovascular disease and diabetes in the middle-aged population of Västerbotten County, Sweden. Self-reported health (SRH) is one of the risk factors for both conditions. The aim of this study was to analyse the development patterns of SRH among the VIP part...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Blomstedt Y,Emmelin M,Weinehall L

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study explores the perceptions of a wide range of stakeholders in Malawi towards the mental health impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) and the capacity of health services for addressing these. DESIGN:In-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted in th...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Chepuka L,Taegtmeyer M,Chorwe-Sungani G,Mambulasa J,Chirwa E,Tolhurst R

更新日期：2014-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Co-creation is the process of involving stakeholders in the development of interventions. Although co-creation is becoming more widespread, reports of the process and lessons learned are scarce.Objective: To describe the process and lessons learned from using the COHESION manual, a co-creation methodology ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Lazo-Porras M,Perez-Leon S,Cardenas MK,Pesantes MA,Miranda JJ,Suggs LS,Chappuis F,Perel P,Beran D

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) have increased in South Africa over the past 15 years. While these usually manifest during mid-to-late adulthood, the development of modifiable risk factors that contribute to NCDs are usually adopted early in life. OBJECTIVE:To describe the urban-rural and gender pa...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Peer N,Bradshaw D,Laubscher R,Steyn N,Steyn K

更新日期：2013-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Mobile application (app) platforms have the potential to advance sexual and reproductive health (SRH). Yet there is a dearth of knowledge regarding global perspectives from healthcare providers on how SRH mobile apps are being leveraged in their healthcare practice. In 2019 the World Health Organization (WHO) develope...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Logie C,Okumu M,Abela H,Wilson D,Narasimhan M

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Environmentally acquired asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) are of concern globally. In South Africa, there is widespread contamination of the environment due to historical asbestos mining operations that were poorly regulated. Although the law makes provision for the compensation of occupationally acquired AR...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Ndlovu N,Naude Jt,Murray J

更新日期：2013-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) operate through a cluster of common risk factors, whose presence or absence determines not only the occurrence and severity of the disease, but also informs treatment approaches. Primary prevention based on mitigation of these common risk factors through pop...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Ahmed SM,Hadi A,Razzaque A,Ashraf A,Juvekar S,Ng N,Kanungsukkasem U,Soonthornthada K,Van Minh H,Huu Bich T

更新日期：2009-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prompt laboratory diagnosis and initiation of treatment are effective components of leishmaniasis control. Detection of Leishmania parasites by ex-vivo culture of lesion scrapings is considered a definitive diagnostic method preceding initiation of treatment. OBJECTIVE:A pilot study to find alternative medi...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Tasew G,Kebede A,Wolday D,Gadisa E,Britton S,Eidsmo L,Akuffo H

更新日期：2009-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the implementation of Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) strategy in all public health centers in Papua Province, Indonesia, since 1998, the rate of loss to follow-up (LTFU) during tuberculosis (TB) treatment remains high (above 16%). OBJECTIVES:We aimed to identify factors associated w...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Ruru Y,Matasik M,Oktavian A,Senyorita R,Mirino Y,Tarigan LH,van der Werf MJ,Tiemersma E,Alisjahbana B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The burden of diabetes mellitus in Sub-Saharan Africa is growing rapidly, and yet the prevalence and patient characteristics are still largely unknown. OBJECTIVES:We analyzed clinical and demographic characteristics of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients attending a diabetes clinic in Guinea-Bissau from Februar...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Byberg S,Bundesen C,Rudolf F,Haraldsdottir TL,Indjai L,Barai R,Beck-Nielsen H,Sodemann M,Jensen DM,Bjerregaard-Andersen M

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Evidence-based antenatal care is one cornerstone in Safe Motherhood and educated and confident midwives remain to be optimal caregivers in Africa. Confidence in antenatal midwifery skills is important and could differ depending on the provision of education among the training institutions across Africa.Obj...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Hildingsson I,Lindgren H,Karlström A,Christensson K,Bäck L,Mudokwenyu-Rawdon C,Maimbolwa MC,Laisser RM,Omoni G,Chimwaza A,Mwebaza E,Kiruja J,Sharma B

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blindness from glaucoma is associated with socio-economic deprivation, presumed to reflect poor access to care and poor adherence to treatment. OBJECTIVES:To determine why people with glaucoma are presenting late for treatment and to understand access to glaucoma care. Additionally, we sought to identify wh...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Kyari F,Chandler CI,Martin M,Gilbert CE

更新日期：2016-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Managing a deadly pandemic in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is challenging. The task becomes tougher when there is an outbreak of an equally deadly disease. This is the present situation of Ghana, a low-resource country, that is confronted with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and cerebrospin...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Adjorlolo S,Egbenya DL

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00