Theorising women's health and health inequalities: shaping processes of the 'gender-biology nexus'.

abstract：:Doctoral training has increasingly become the requirement for faculty in institutions of higher learning in Africa. Africa, however, still lacks sufficient capacity to conduct research, with just 1.4% of all published research authored by African researchers. Similarly, women in Sub-Saharan Africa only constitute 30% ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Khisa AM,Ngure P,Gitau E,Musasiah J,Kilonzo E,Otukpa E,Vicente-Crespo M,Kyobutungi C,Ezeh A,Fonn S

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Madagascar today has one of the highest life expectancies in sub-Saharan Africa, despite being among the poorest countries in the continent. There are relatively few detailed accounts of the epidemiological transition in this country due to the lack of a comprehensive death registration system at the nationa...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Masquelier B,Waltisperger D,Ralijaona O,Pison G,Ravélo A

更新日期：2014-05-15 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：:In low- and middle-income countries, nutrition support strategies are often suboptimal or non-existent in hospital settings. This is further compounded by high rates of malnutrition in these countries. The first four dietitians graduated in Malawi in 2017 providing a new opportunity to build capacity to introduce nutr...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Daniel AI,Chatenga H,Chimera B,Mbale E,Chisala M,Borgstein E,Langton J,Gonzalez C,Bandsma RHJ,Vresk L

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：:Ghana is classified as being in the malaria control phase, according to the global malaria elimination program. With many years of policy development and control interventions, malaria specific mortality among children less than 5 years old has declined from 14.4% in 2000 to 0.6% in 2012. However, the same level of su...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Awine T,Malm K,Bart-Plange C,Silal SP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This thesis is part of the studies of gender bias in health which together with the paradigm of evidence-based medicine shares the empirical assumption that there are inaccuracies in medical practice, in addition to a lack of rigour and transparency. It worked with the distinction between the concepts of sex and gende...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Chilet-Rosell E

更新日期：2014-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few§These authors contributed equally to this work. youth-friendly health services worldwide have been scaled up or evaluated from young people's perspectives. South Africa's Youth Friendly Services (YFS) programme is one of the few to have been scaled up. This study investigated young people's experiences o...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Geary RS,Webb EL,Clarke L,Norris SA

更新日期：2015-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, are commonly plagued by poor access, poor performance, inefficient use and inequitable distribution of resources. To improve health system efficiency, equity and effectiveness, the World Development Report of 1993 proposed a first wave of heal...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Mbau R,Gilson L

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There have been various consultations on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by different groups. However, even if it is clear that the health sector has led the development success of the MDGs, only a few MDG reports consider public health experts' points of view and these are mainly government driven. ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Lomazzi M,Laaser U,Theisling M,Tapia L,Borisch B

更新日期：2014-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infants exposed to maternal HIV infection who remain HIV-uninfected (HIV-exposed/uninfected; HIV-EU) may be at increased risk of growth retardation, which could be due both to directly HIV-related effects and to socio-economic factors overrepresented among HIV-positive women. OBJECTIVE:To investigate growth...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： König Walles J,Balcha TT,Winqvist N,Björkman P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The International Health Regulations (IHR) (2005) is a legal instrument binding all World Health Organization (WHO) member States. It aims to prevent and control public health emergencies of international concern. Country points of entry (POEs) have been identified as potential areas for effective interventi...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Bakari E,Frumence G

更新日期：2013-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite considerable global attention to the issues of climate change, relatively little priority has been given to the likely effects on human health of current and future changes in the global climate. We identify three major societal determinants that influence the impact of climate change on human health...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Stordalen GA,Rocklöv J,Nilsson M,Byass P

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Breastfeeding is important for growth, development and survival of HIV exposed infants. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces the risk of morbidity, mortality and increases HIV free survival of infants. Evidence on risk factors for inappropriate breastfeeding in Northern Uganda is limited. OBJECTIVE:This study de...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Napyo A,Tumwine JK,Mukunya D,Waako P,Tylleskär T,Ndeezi G

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Job satisfaction is an important determinant of health worker motivation, retention, and performance, all of which are critical to improving the functioning of health systems in low- and middle-income countries. A number of small-scale surveys have measured the job satisfaction and intention to leave of indi...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Blaauw D,Ditlopo P,Maseko F,Chirwa M,Mwisongo A,Bidwell P,Thomas S,Normand C

更新日期：2013-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Strengthening surgical services in resource-constrained settings is contingent on using high-quality data to inform decision making at clinical, facility, and policy levels. However, the evidence is sparse on gaps in paper-based medical record quality for surgical and obstetric patients in low-resource setti...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Lodge W,Menon G,Kuchukhidze S,Jumbam DT,Maongezi S,Alidina S,Nguhuni B,Kapologwe NA,Varallo J

更新日期：2020-12-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As the HIV/AIDS pandemic has evolved over recent decades, Africa has been the most affected region, even though a large proportion of HIV/AIDS deaths have not been documented at the individual level. Systematic application of verbal autopsy (VA) methods in defined populations provides an opportunity to asses...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Streatfield PK,Khan WA,Bhuiya A,Hanifi SM,Alam N,Millogo O,Sié A,Zabré P,Rossier C,Soura AB,Bonfoh B,Kone S,Ngoran EK,Utzinger J,Abera SF,Melaku YA,Weldearegawi B,Gomez P,Jasseh M,Ansah P,Azongo D,Kondayire F,

更新日期：2014-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adherence to screening guidelines has been widely accepted to reduce morbidity, mortality, and cost outcomes. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of adherence to screening guidelines for chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL), cancers, and HIV in a health-insured population in South Africa, some of...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Adonis L,Basu D,Luiz J

更新日期：2014-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diarrheal diseases are a major cause of child mortality and one of the main causes of medical consultation for children in sub-Saharan countries. This paper attempts to determine the risk factors and neighborhood inequalities of diarrheal morbidity among under-5 children in selected countries in sub-Saharan ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Bado AR,Susuman AS,Nebie EI

更新日期：2016-05-11 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most pressing global health problems is that there is a mismatch between the health research and development (R&D) that is needed and that which is undertaken. The dependence of health R&D on market incentives in the for-profit private sector and the lack of coordination by public and philanthropic funders ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Viergever RF

更新日期：2013-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A previous review of early infant diagnosis (EID) using polymerase chain reaction technology (PCR) under integrated HIV care (IHC) program in Myanmar revealed a low uptake of timely (within 6 to 8 weeks of babies' age) EID and a long turnaround time (TAT) of receiving results. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to ...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Thiha S,Shewade HD,Philip S,Aung TK,Kyaw NTT,Oo MM,Kyaw KWY,Wint War M,Oo HN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Job satisfaction among health workers is an important indicator in assessing the performance and efficiency of health services. OBJECTIVE:This study measured job satisfaction and determined associated factors among health workers in 38 commune health stations in an urban district and a rural district of Han...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Tran BX,Van Hoang M,Nguyen HD

更新日期：2013-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disease-specific costing studies can be used as input into cost-effectiveness analyses and provide important information for efficient resource allocation. However, limited data availability and limited expertise constrain such studies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). OBJECTIVE:To describe a ste...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Hendriks ME,Kundu P,Boers AC,Bolarinwa OA,Te Pas MJ,Akande TM,Agbede K,Gomez GB,Redekop WK,Schultsz C,Swan Tan S

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dengue is currently a major public health burden in Asia Pacific Region. This study aims to establish an association between dengue incidence, mean temperature and precipitation, and further discuss how weather predictors influence the increase in intensity and magnitude of dengue in Singapore during the p...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Hii YL,Rocklöv J,Ng N,Tang CS,Pang FY,Sauerborn R

更新日期：2009-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to learn about the progress of the prevention and control of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in China from 1990 to 2009 and to determine what prevention and control gaps remain based on the opinions of a group of panellists. DESIGN:Sixty-four panellists, who are members of th...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Lv J,Liu M,Jiang Y,Li LM

更新日期：2013-02-12 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:Indonesia still faces challenges in maternal health. Specifically, the lack of information on community-level maternal morbidity. The relatively high maternal healthcare non-utilization in Indonesia intensifies this problem. OBJECTIVE:To describe the burden of community-level maternal morbidity in Indonesia...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Widyaningsih V,Khotijah,Balgis

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The double burden of tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) is hitting certain Asian countries harder than other areas. In a global estimate, 15% of all TB cases could be attributable to DM, with 40% of those cases coming from India and China. Many other countries of South, East, and South-East Asia ar...

journal_title：Global health action

authors： Zheng C,Hu M,Gao F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00