maternal newborn and women s health care

... include nurses and doctors, as well as other professionals (e.g dentists, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) and other cadres such as community liaison officers (CLOs), specified ... whilst hospital services are provided at 269 district hospitals, 54 regional hospitals, 12 tertiary and nine central hospitals.7 Although access to health services is good, serious weaknesses and ... provide newborn care Incorporating KMC assessments into MBFHI assessments would ensure that more facilities implement both strategies Post-natal visit within six days The importance of these visits...

Ngày tải lên: 23/03/2014, 06:20

... childbearing Assesses for evidence of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance abuse Assesses issues related to sexuality Assesses parental behavior and skills and promotes smooth transition to ... illness and known chronic health problems in older adults Assesses elders and caregivers for abuse and/ or neglect Assesses for addictive behavior Assesses health/ illness by conducting a complete health ... mental status, social support, and nutrition Assesses special risks of institutionalized older adults for common patterns of illness and communicable disease 10 Assesses sexual function and sexual...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 National Vital Statistics System from NCI BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS DATA SOURCE For indicators in the Health Status ... Area Resource File, 2004 Zuckerman S, et al Health Affairs, 2004 Trivedi AN, et al Health Affairs, 2005 CPS CPS CPS CPS CPS Census Population Estimates CPS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS BRFSS National ... concerns, women s health, and racial and ethnic disparities National and state policy discussions on issues such as covering the uninsured, health care costs, and shoring up the primary care workforce...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 12:20

... services, and health conditions and behavior ISSN 0-8406-0526-9 Fertility—United States—Statistics Birth control—United States—Statistics Childbirth—United States—Statistics Sex—United States—Statistics ... States—Statistics Pregnancy—United States—Statistics Health behavior—United States—Statistics United States—Statistics, Medical United States—Statistics, Vital I National Center for Health Statistics (U .S. ) ... results of the 1995 survey as soon as possible, this report contains only very simple measures of these background characteristics and is limited to simple statistical measures such as percents...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... changes in diet and exercise patterns, the use of hormones, and smoking cessation; the study focuses specifically on the risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis Many experts believe ... 2,037 SOURCE: N.E Avis and S. M McKinlay, “A Longitudinal Analysis of s Women s Attitudes Toward the Menopause: Results From the Massachusetts Women s Health Study,” Maturitas 13:71, 1991 Some women ... health outcomes associated with postmenopausal women- osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease Because decreased estrogen appears to underlie the disturbing symptoms of the menopausal period as...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... report focuses on the risks of hormone disruptors and women s health, but these chemicals also pose risks to males, especially from exposures in the womb Some of these risks include hypospadias (a ... prescribed to prevent miscarriages It is no longer used for this purpose because of the associated health risks Dioxins Dioxins are the byproducts of some manufacturing and incineration processes ... messages to regulate functions in the body Hormone and development, internal balance of body systems disruptors can interfere with this process For example, (called homeostasis) and responses...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... with these principles, feminist women' s health centres provide a service which: i encompasses all of women' s lifespans, and reflects women' s various roles in Australian society, not just their ... local Women s Health Centre in NSW: www.whnsw.asn.au Women s Health NSW Women s Health NSW is the peak body for, and industry association of, nongovernment, community, feminist women' s health ... differences in depression The study found that women were almost twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and/ or anxiety disorders and major and/ or longstanding depressive disorders The study...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... active and less active postmenopausal women Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 15, 23–31 Summary Statement Workshop on Physical Activity and Public Health (1993) Centers for Disease ... increasing physical activity reduce risk of disease and improve the health and wellness of women? Is physical activity as beneficial for women as research has shown it to be for men? This paper ... cardiovascular disease and exercise in women Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 24, S2 77 S2 87 Duncan, J.J., Gordon, N.F., & Scott, C.B (1991) Women walking for health and fitness: How...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 08:20

... practical standardized protocols in non-medical areas as well Such protocols ideally would include guidelines for health care personnel in regards to discussing issues such as disclosing HIV status and ... to test and then bring to scale the most effective responses to address these issues One priority is to support programs and then measure progress in reducing stigma and discrimination specifically ... Governments should issue revised national infant feeding policies that are consistent with global guidelines and latest research WHO and UNICEF should support this process and also regularly assess implementation...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... awareness of smoking and the risks to women' s health need to be addressed I think that discussing smoking risks during visits to gynecologists and midwives could provide strong motivation to cease smoking ... discuss The first two, osteoporosis and peridontal disease, can have serious health consequences, while all three have serious effects on physical appearance Osteoporosis occurs because of estrogen ... determinants of girls and women smoking Place women and tobacco use on the agendas of women s NGOs, especially women s health NGOs Develop and Expand anti-smoking networks of women s NGOs, such as the WHO-GAWH...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... benefits and fetal risks Drugs have been classified into categories A, B, C, D and X Multivitamins that have demonstrated no fetal risks after controlled studies in humans are classified as Category ... treatments and don’t dye/perm/straighten your hair with chemical solutions • Avoid x-rays and MRIs • Avoid eating sushi, partially cooked meat or fish, deli meats, or soft cheeses (because of the possibility ... Don’ts • Stop smoking cigarettes, if you • Stop using drugs, if you • Stop drinking beer, wine, and cocktails • Discuss all your medications, vitamins, and supplements with your doctor • Stop tanning...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 15:20

... violations des droits humains des femmes et l’incapacité accepter que les femmes emprisonnées aient des besoins sanitaires plus nombreux et différents des prisonniers de sexe masculin, souvent li s ... préoccupations relatives la spécificité des sexes, aux droits humains et la santé publique La santé des prisonniers est l’une des pires de tous les groupes de population, et les inégalit s apparentes constituent ... Imprisonment and women s health policy surrounding who s using and who s doing time”.5 A close look at the needs of women in prison and related health aspects raised issues of gender inequity and...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... members were reported as “yes” or “no” responses Women s rights and roles in society were assessed by a response of “agree” or “disagree” These rights were selected on the basis of health and human ... concerns of Sudanese IDP women, and not to test hypotheses or factors associated with specific health outcomes or attitudes; as a crosssectional study, the causality of our findings cannot be established ... 102 questions on respondent demographics, basic needs, morbidity, mental and women' s health, and opinions regarding women' s rights and roles in society A second survey contained 31 questions regarding...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... Introduction Health care has long been a priority issue for women, and women s health and access to care were central issues in the lead up to the passage of the new health reform law Health care is a ... years living in household Source: Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation, Kaiser Women s Health Survey, 2008 Women s access to health care intersects with a host of other health- related issues, as well ... Kaiser Women s Health Survey, 2008 Having a regular health care provider helps women maintain a consistent relationship with the health care system, fosters their use of preventive services, and...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 10:20

... sexually transmitted infections Women s Health and Health Care Reform Polls and voter analysis data consistently demonstrate that Americans value personal responsibility but expect society and government ... care and underscores why such a standard must include reproductive health The analysis makes a scientific, data-driven case that reproductive health is a key determinant of women s overall health, ... overall health, the United States cannot move forward to redress its health disparities and the gaps in overall provision of health care While both men and women have reproductive health needs, women...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 07:20

... and updates in contraceptive technology The course will use formal lectures, hands-on workshops, small group discussions, questions and answers and a detailed syllabus This course is presented by ... Kaiser Permante, San Francisco George F Sawaya, MD Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and Epidemiology & Biostatistics Jody Steinauer, MD Assistant Professor ... primary care practice; and expanded skills in clinical examination and common office procedures The course will utilize formal lectures, hands-on workshops, case discussions, and questions and answers...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... mothers and newborns was addressed within USAID s child health programs, it was not until 1989 that USAID s strategy was formally expanded to include maternal health and the first t 2009 President ... emphasis placed on MNCH by the GHI It also identifies some possible opportunities and issues on MNCH for the U .S going forward (For a more general discussion of key issues on the GHI, see the Kaiser ... The U .S NTD Initiative is designed to address seven tropical diseases that are most commonly associated with  poverty, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and substandard housing...

Ngày tải lên: 16/03/2014, 05:20

... death reviews) As data quality improves, these assessments should be expanded to district, regional, and national levels Support for audits and other assessments should be based on sanction-free ... national health systems in resource-poor countries to create and gradually expand systems of maternal mortality assessment at individual health facilities (as audits) and within communities (as maternal ... challenges inherent in addressing these issues, as well as to recommend steps to increase the odds of success The report uses data and observations from Tanzania and many other countries to describe...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 11:20

... commitments addressing NCDs 29 In addition to commitments focusing on the health MDGs and NCDs, stakeholders made commitments across sectors to address the full spectrum of MDG priorities Some illustrative ... for essential interventions and addressing structural barriers for health To ensure progress, women and children, and their families and communities, cannot be viewed as passive recipients of services ... of any single country or partner, such as cross-border health emergencies and human rights violations  Address structural barriers to, and social determinants of, women s and children s health, ...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 12:20

... corresponding health issues and needs is necessary to adequately address the topic There are diseases which are unique, more prevalent, or more serious in women and for some diseases risk factors ... or non-sex-specific, including access to health care, health care expenditures and costs, specific eating disorders, pain and migraine, alcohol use, smoking habits, and abuse and misuse of legal ... diseases that affect women, such as tobacco and alcohol use Chapter provides an overview of women s access to health care, the quality of health care provided for women, and the responsiveness...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20