Proximity to a community health worker is associated with utilization of malaria treatment services in the community among under-five children: a cross-sectional study in rural Uganda.

abstract：BACKGROUND:People affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are frequently the target of social stigmatization. To date not much attention has been given to stigma in relation to NTDs. The objective of this review is to identify the extent of social stigma and the similarities and differences in the causes, manife...

journal_title：International health

authors： Hofstraat K,van Brakel WH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study examines the factors associated with skilled birth attendants at delivery among married adolescent girls in Nigeria. METHODS:The study was a secondary data analysis of the fifth round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey conducted between September 2016 and January 2017. Married adolescent gi...

journal_title：International health

authors： Olakunde BO,Adeyinka DA,Mavegam BO,Olakunde OA,Yahaya HB,Ajiboye OA,Ogundipe T,Ezeanolue EE

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Our objective was to demonstrate the feasibility of integrated care for TB, HIV and diabetes mellitus (DM) in a pilot project in Ethiopia. Methods:Healthcare workers in four hospitals screened patients with TB for HIV and DM; patients with HIV for DM and TB; and patients with DM for TB. Fasting and random p...

journal_title：International health

authors： Jerene D,Hiruy N,Jemal I,Gebrekiros W,Anteneh T,Habte D,Melese M,Suarez P,Sangiwa G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In recent years there have been several reports of outbreaks of dengue fever (DF) in Yemen. This study aimed to describe the prevailing knowledge, attitude and preventive practices regarding DF, and to investigate the factors associated with poor preventive practices in rural areas of Yemen. METHODS:A popul...

journal_title：International health

authors： Saied KG,Al-Taiar A,Altaire A,Alqadsi A,Alariqi EF,Hassaan M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In industrial countries, a number of factors put indigenous peoples at increased risk of HIV infection. National surveillance data between 1999 and 2008 provided diagnoses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Australia), First Nations, Inuit and Métis (Canada excluding Ontario and Quebec) and Māori (New Zealand...

journal_title：International health

authors： Shea B,Aspin C,Ward J,Archibald C,Dickson N,McDonald A,Penehira M,Halverson J,Masching R,McAllister S,Smith LT,Kaldor JM,Andersson N

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Declines in late-life cognitive functioning differ greatly between socio-economic status (SES) groups, but little is known about whether these effects are related to child and adult SES versus SES effects that accumulate over the individual's life course. METHODS:An 18-year longitudinal national sample of o...

journal_title：International health

authors： Chiao C,Botticello A,Fuh JL

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study assessed the prevalence of chronic disease among rural residents in Jiangxi, China, analyzed influencing factors and provided scientific rationale for chronic disease prevention and control. METHODS:Multi-stage stratified cluster random sampling was used to get a representative sample of rural re...

journal_title：International health

authors： Zhang L,Yuan Z,Maddock JE,Zou J,Zheng Z,Zhou W,Zheng H

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One crucial element of the timely detection and identification of the causative agent(s) of a health emergency is access to live and historical data about the health risks in the area of concern. Therefore, sharing data on health emergencies is essential to the early investigation and detection teams. Although, theore...

journal_title：International health

authors： Ahmed A

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Access to prompt and effective treatment of malaria is a fundamental right of all populations at risk; many countries have not met the target of 60% of children treated with effective antimalarial drugs within 24 h of fever onset. While community case management of malaria is effective for increasing coverag...

journal_title：International health

authors： Siekmans K,Sohani S,Kisia J,Kiilu K,Wamalwa E,Nelima F,Otieno DO,Nyandigisi A,Akhwale W,Ngindu A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) are playing an increasingly important role in the development of new medicines for neglected diseases of the developing world; however, there has been limited information on their funding and expenditure patterns. This paper analyses funding for the 14 PDPs working on neglected ...

journal_title：International health

authors： Moran M,Guzman J,Ropars AL,Illmer A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Written personalized asthma action plans are recommended as part of patient education and self-management. Objectives:To enable asthmatic adults to proactively self-manage bronchial asthma and sustain asthma quiescent status through utilization of the Asthma Action Plan (AAP), and to establish a feasible as...

journal_title：International health

authors： Farag H,Abd El-Wahab EW,El-Nimr NA,Saad El-Din HA

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preventing and responding to violence against children is an aim of the new Sustainable Development Goals. Numerous agencies are now collecting data from children about violence, including academics, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, consultants and others. Data are necessary to ensure appropriate p...

journal_title：International health

authors： Devries KM,Naker D,Monteath-van Dok A,Milligan C,Shirley A

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Validation of trachoma elimination requires monitoring after discontinuation of trachoma program activities, though such evaluations are not commonly done. METHODS:Conjunctival examinations and smartphone photography were performed on a random sample of pre-school children from 15 villages in a region of Bu...

journal_title：International health

authors： Snyder BM,Sié A,Tapsoba C,Dah C,Ouermi L,Zakane SA,Keenan JD,Oldenburg CE

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although screen time (ST) and insufficient physical activity (PA) are fairly common among adolescents, it is unclear whether these conditions are jointly associated with adolescents' psychosocial difficulties. This study aimed to examine interactive associations of ST and PA with psychosocial difficulties am...

journal_title：International health

authors： Khan A,Uddin R,Burton NW

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The objective of this study was to evaluate the comparative effects of three breastfeeding promotion interventions on the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and any breastfeeding (BF) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected women in Uganda. Methods:Between February 2012 and February 2013, 2...

journal_title：International health

authors： Namale-Matovu J,Owora AH,Onyango-Makumbi C,Mubiru M,Namuli PE,Motevalli-Oliner M,Musoke P,Nolan M,Fowler MG

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mental health services reforms in Latin America and the Caribbean in the last 20 years have led to a significant improvement of mental health services. They also contributed to the development of new evidence that may help the implementation of future reforms. These advances, however, were clearly insufficient to resp...

journal_title：International health

authors： Caldas de Almeida JM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Individuals in rural communities in Madagascar must frequently travel long distances, over difficult terrain, to obtain basic care. The quality of care is often inconsistent and inadequate. METHODS:An exploratory mixed-methods study was conducted in select coastal communities in the Maroantsetra region of M...

journal_title：International health

authors： Bustamante ND,Golden CD,Randrianasolo JF,Parmar P

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Community health workers (CHWs) are an essential cadre in the health systems of many low- and middle-income countries. These workers provide a wide variety of services and are key to ongoing processes of task shifting within human immunodeficiency virus programmes in particular. Ward-based outreach teams (WB...

journal_title：International health

authors： Jobson G,Naidoo N,Matlakala N,Marincowitz G,Railton J,McIntyre JA,Struthers HE,Peters RPH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:On 26 December 2004, 280 000 people lost their lives in the Asia-Pacific region. A massive earthquake struck Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that affected several countries, including Thailand. This tsunami had important implications for the health status of Thai citizens and health planning, and thus there ...

journal_title：International health

authors： Isaranuwatchai W,Guerriere D,Andrews GJ,Coyte PC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The care of severely malnourished children in sub-Saharan Africa is challenging, especially in HIV-prevalent settings. Recent improvements to facility-based individual case management, and increased community-based management focusing on early identification and high programme coverage have led to reductions in mortal...

journal_title：International health

authors： Fergusson P,Tomkins A,Kerac M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study aims to determine the indicators for assessing the functionality of clubfoot clinics in a low-resource setting. Methods:The Delphi method was employed with experienced clubfoot practitioners in Africa to rate the importance of indicators of a good clubfoot clinic. The consistency among the partic...

journal_title：International health

authors： Smythe T,Mudariki D,Foster A,Lavy C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In 2015, over 850 000 refugees, asylum seekers and migrants arrived in Greece. In response to an overwhelming need for access to healthcare for them, Doctors of the World established the Refugee Ferry Project, which comprised of a clinic providing primary health care, and integrated mental health and psychos...

journal_title：International health

authors： Shortall CK,Glazik R,Sornum A,Pritchard C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria infections are the leading cause of death for children in Madagascar. Insecticide-treated bednets offer effective prevention, but it is unclear how well free bednet distribution programs reach young children. METHODS:We conducted a secondary analysis of a free bednet distribution program in Madagasc...

journal_title：International health

authors： Krezanoski PJ,Comfort AB,Tsai AC,Bangsberg DR

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trachoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide and is controlled with an integrated strategy of treatment and prevention which includes latrine provision and promotion. We aimed to evaluate the latrine uptake, construction, and usage in villages participating in latrine promotion programmes supported...

journal_title：International health

authors： Rotondo LA,Ngondi J,Rodgers AF,King JD,Kamissoko Y,Amadou A,Jip N,Cromwell EA,Emerson PM

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium ulcerans infection results in significant disfiguring morbidity, and treatment is expensive. To estimate the cost of treatment in the antibiotic era, a retrospective study of 71 patients diagnosed and treated for M. ulcerans in the Bellarine Peninsula (Victoria, Australia) between 1998 and 2006 was perfo...

journal_title：International health

authors： Pak J,O'Brien DP,Quek T,Athan E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The State of Meghalaya, India, has some of the worst newborn health outcomes in the country. State health authorities commissioned an assessment of newborn service delivery to improve services. This study proposes bottleneck analysis (BNA) and quality improvement (QI) methods as a combined method to improve ...

journal_title：International health

authors： Datta V,Srivastava S,Garde R,Tluangi L,Giri H,Sangma S,Burman H,Pahwa P,Pemde H,Livesley N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During 2009-2013, Xpert MTB/RIF testing was decentralized in Tanzania. Standardized treatment of multidrug-resistant/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) was centralized at the Kibong'oto Infectious Diseases Hospital. Initially, Xpert MTB/RIF results were confirmed and complemented with phenotypic d...

journal_title：International health

authors： Mollel E,Lekule I,Lynen L,Decroo T

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Community sensitisation, as a component of community engagement, plays an important role in strengthening the ethics of community-based trials in developing countries and is fundamental to trial success. However, few researchers have shared their community sensitisation strategies and experiences. We report on our per...

journal_title：International health

authors： Lang TA,Gould J,von Seidlein L,Lusingu JP,Mshamu S,Ismael S,Liheluka E,Kamuya D,Mwachiro D,Olotu A,Njuguna P,Bejon P,Marsh V,Molyneux C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited data exist on malnutrition prevalence in Madagascar. We aimed to assess the point prevalence of childhood malnutrition in the Anivorano region, and to explore mothers' perceptions of barriers to proper nutrition. METHODS:In a mixed methods study we measured height and weight for 313 children, aged 6...

journal_title：International health

authors： Asgary R,Liu M,Naderi R,Grigoryan Z,Malachovsky M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension is the most common cause of cardiovascular diseases, accounting for at least half of haemorrhagic and ischaemic strokes, heart failure and renal failure in sub-Saharan Africa. However, population-based data to inform policies are scarce. Using the WHO STEPwise approach to chronic disease risk factor surve...

journal_title：International health

authors： Msyamboza KP,Kathyola D,Dzowela T,Bowie C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00