Sexual behaviors and their correlates among young people in Mauritius: a cross-sectional study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Worldwide, thousands of children are acting in different roles in armed groups. Whereas human rights activism and humanitarian imperatives tend to emphasize the image of child soldiers as incapable victims of adults' abusive compulsion, this image does not fully correspond with prevailing pedagogical and jur...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Derluyn I,Vandenhole W,Parmentier S,Mels C

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are a unique group that are often overlooked in many developing countries due to systemic weaknesses, lack of political commitment and inadequate support from government and non-governmental agencies. The population of these individuals is however steadily on the increase and...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Dogbe J,Owusu-Dabo E,Edusei A,Plange-Rhule G,Addofoh N,Baffour-Awuah S,Sarfo-Kantanka O,Hammond C,Owusu M

更新日期：2016-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A traditional pathway for developing new health products begins with public research institutes generating new knowledge, and ends with the private sector translating this knowledge into new ventures. But while public research institutes are key drivers of basic research in sub-Saharan Africa, the private se...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Simiyu K,Masum H,Chakma J,Singer PA

更新日期：2010-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Under the "two countries, one system" policy implemented by China to manage the return of Hong Kong's sovereignty, Hong Kong has maintained a comparatively prosperous economy within the Asian region. This has resulted in an environment which fosters migration from the mainland to Hong Kong, due largely to pr...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Wong WC,Holroyd E,Chan EY,Griffiths S,Bingham A

更新日期：2008-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：: Corruption is a serious threat to global health outcomes, leading to financial waste and adverse health consequences. Yet, forms of corruption impacting global health are endemic worldwide in public and private sectors, and in developed and resource-poor settings alike. Allegations of misuse of funds and fraud in glo...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Mackey TK,Liang BA

更新日期：2012-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The issue of child marriage is a form of human rights violation among young women mainly in resource-constrained countries. Over the past decades, child marriage has gained attention as a threat to women's health and autonomy. This study explores the prevalence of child marriage among women aged 20-24 years ...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Yaya S,Odusina EK,Bishwajit G

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) is an important component of national HIV programs, which are necessary to realize the right to health. VCT data also provide valuable information on regional HIV epidemiology. METHODS:The study examines data on the population that obtained HIV VCT in Kenema District,...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Kouyoumdjian FG,Seisay AL,Kargbo B,Khan SH

更新日期：2010-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are various harmful traditional practices and beliefs across the different parts of Ethiopia. Shilshalo, which is yet little known about, is one of these practices existing in Argoba, a community in Amhara National Regional State of Ethiopia. This study was conducted to explore the various features ass...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Belete YM,Atlaw NK

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Couples HIV testing and counseling (CHTC) at antenatal care (ANC) settings allows pregnant women to learn the HIV status of themselves and their partners. Couples can make decisions together to prevent HIV transmission. In Thailand, men were tested at ANC settings only if their pregnant partners were HIV pos...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Lolekha R,Kullerk N,Wolfe MI,Klumthanom K,Singhagowin T,Pattanasin S,Sombat P,Naiwatanakul T,Leartvanangkul C,Voramongkol N

更新日期：2014-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Men's participation is crucial to the success of family planning programs and women's empowerment and associated with better outcomes in reproductive health such as contraceptive acceptance and continuation, and safer sexual behaviors. Limited choice and access to methods, attitudes of men towards family pla...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Kassa M,Abajobir AA,Gedefaw M

更新日期：2014-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:HIV risks for women who inject drugs and those who engage in sex work are well documented. Women who are dependent on non-injecting drugs and alcohol are also likely to have increased vulnerability to HIV infection, but until they actually inject drugs or engage in sex work, are unlikely to come...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Kermode M,Sono CZ,Songput CH,Devine A

更新日期：2013-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women, especially those who marry as children, experience various forms and degrees of exclusion and discrimination. Early marriage is a harmful traditional practice that continues to affect millions around the world. Though it has declined over the years, it is still pervasive in developing countries. In Et...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Abera M,Nega A,Tefera Y,Gelagay AA

更新日期：2020-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Public health research is shifting focus to the role of socioeconomic indicators in the promotion of health. As such an understanding of the roles that socio-economic factors play in improving health and health-seeking behaviour is important for public health policy. This is because the share of resources de...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Olaogun AA,Adebayo AA,Ayandiran OE,Olasode OA

更新日期：2006-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a growing understanding of the role social determinants such as poverty, gender discrimination, racial prejudice, and economic inequality play on health and illness. While these determinants and effects may be challenging to identify in parts of high-income countries, they are patently obvious in ma...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Ventres WB,Fort MP

更新日期：2014-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rights of women and people living with HIV (PLHIV) are protected under South African law, yet there is a gap in the application of these laws. While there are numerous systemic and social barriers to women's and PLHIV's exercise of their legal rights and rights to access social services, there has been l...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Hill LM,Maman S,Holness D,Moodley D

更新日期：2016-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Armed conflict potentially poses serious challenges to access and quality of maternal and reproductive health (MRH) services, resulting in increased maternal morbidity and mortality. The effects of armed conflict may vary from one setting to another, including the mechanisms/channels through which the confli...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Chi PC,Bulage P,Urdal H,Sundby J

更新日期：2015-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An estimated 863 million people-a third of the world's urban population-live in slums, yet there is little information on the disease burden in these settings, particularly regarding chronic preventable diseases. METHODS:From March to May 2012, we conducted a cluster randomized survey to estimate the preval...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Heitzinger K,Montano SM,Hawes SE,Alarcón JO,Zunt JR

更新日期：2014-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diversity in Europe has both increased and become more complex posing challenges to both national and local welfare state regimes. Evidence indicates specific barriers for migrant, faith and minority ethnic groups when accessing healthcare. However, previous studies of health in diverse cities in European co...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Phillimore J,Bradby H,Knecht M,Padilla B,Brand T,Cheung SY,Pemberton S,Zeeb H

更新日期：2015-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In September 2003, the Canadian government committed to developing legislation that would facilitate greater access to affordable medicines for developing countries. Over the course of eight months, the legislation, now known as Canada's Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR), went through a controversial policy ...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Esmail LC,Phillips K,Kuek V,Cosio AP,Kohler JC

更新日期：2010-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Maternal, perinatal and neonatal mortality rates remain high in rural areas of developing countries. Most deliveries take place at home and care-seeking behaviour is often delayed. We report on a combined quantitative and qualitative study of care seeking obstacles and practices relating to perinatal illne...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Mesko N,Osrin D,Tamang S,Shrestha BP,Manandhar DS,Manandhar M,Standing H,Costello AM

更新日期：2003-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wars and violent domestic conflicts have forced millions of people to move outside their homes. Meeting the basic health needs of those people requires an understanding of research activity and research output on this topic. The objective of this study was to shed light on the quantity and impact of medicine...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Sweileh WM

更新日期：2017-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:BACKGROUND: Only governments sensitive to the demands of their citizens appropriately respond to needs of their nation. Based on Professor Amartya Sen's analysis of the link between famine and democracy, the following null hypothesis was tested: "Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence is not associated with gov...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Menon-Johansson AS

更新日期：2005-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Costa Rica, like other developing countries, is experiencing an increasing burden of chronic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (DM), especially among its elderly population. This article has two goals: (1) to assess the level of metabolic control among the diabetic population age >or= 60 years old in Cost...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Brenes-Camacho G,Rosero-Bixby L

更新日期：2008-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myanmar/Burma has received increased development and humanitarian assistance since the election in November 2010. Monitoring the impact of foreign assistance and economic development on health and human rights requires knowledge of pre-election conditions. METHODS:From October 2008-January 2009, community-b...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Parmar PK,Benjamin-Chung J,Smith LS,Htoo SN,Laeng S,Lwin A,Mahn M,Maung C,Reh D,Shwe Oo EK,Lee T,Richards AK

更新日期：2014-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refugees are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. They are at risk of poor physical and mental health outcomes, much of this attributed to traumatic events prior to migration and the additional risk factors refugees face in the host nations. However, how migration factors shape the health of res...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Dowling A,Enticott J,Kunin M,Russell G

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine whether training of providers participating in franchise clinic networks is associated with increased Family Planning service use among low-income urban families in Pakistan. METHODS:The study uses 2001 survey data consisting of interviews with 1113 clinical and non-clinical providers working i...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Qureshi AM

更新日期：2010-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The health status and lifestyle of migrants is often poorer than that of the general population of their host countries. The Nepalese represent a relatively small, but growing, immigrant community in the UK, about whom very little is known in term of public health. Therefore, our study examined the health an...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Adhikary P,Simkhada PP,van Teijlingen ER,Raja AE

更新日期：2008-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Estimation of the size of populations at risk of HIV is a key activity in the surveillance of the HIV epidemic. The existing framework for considering future research needs may provide decision-makers with a basis for a fair process of deciding on the methods of the estimation of the size of key populations ...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Safarnejad A,Groot W,Pavlova M

更新日期：2018-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) is a significant aspect of adolescents' growth, safeguarded by SRH rights (SRHR). Despite various global efforts to promote adolescents SRHR (ASRHR), the majority of adolescents still lack awareness and autonomy to access SRH related information and services. This researc...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Iqbal S,Zakar R,Zakar MZ,Fischer F

更新日期：2017-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) are likely to deliver lower quality maternity care compared to professional health workers. It is important to characterize women who are assisted by TBAs in order to design interventions specific to such groups. We thus conducted a study to assess if socio-economic status...

journal_title：BMC international health and human rights

authors： Siziya S,Muula AS,Rudatsikira E

更新日期：2009-04-02 00:00:00