maternal newborn and women s health

... 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 ... assessments into MBFHI assessments would ensure that more facilities implement both strategies Post-natal visit within six days The importance of these visits is outlined in the section on maternal...

Ngày tải lên: 23/03/2014, 06:20

... 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

... 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

... 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

... 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 ... 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...

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

... 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 ... men and women in society 31 32 Health Issues 33 Cardiovascular Diseases Diseases of the heart and circulatory system (called cardiovascular diseases or CVD) are a main cause of mortality as well ... factors and interventions are different for women and men Changes in diseases over time and across the lifespan also differ between women and men Furthermore, women s health is significantly associated...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... disease, and stroke.5, • Leisure time physical activity is inversely associated with heart disease,7 stroke,7 diabetes,8 and obesity.9 • Smoking is positively associated with heart disease and ... organizations, and private companies across the United States Department of Health and Human Services Tommy G Thompson Secretary DHHS Office on Women s Health Wanda K Jones, Dr P.H Deputy Assistant Secretary ... socioeconomic status, health practices, psychosocial stress and resources, environmental exposures, discrimination, and access to health care Most of the racial differences noted in the text associated...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... Whyte s most troubling conclusions is that women s poverty is almost invisible to policy makers and program designers She states:” Poverty has not been seen as a women s issue – not by government and ... reports of long standing housing struggles and multiple displacements, with deleterious psychological effects Living in sub-standard and unsafe housing was described as very stressful Conditions ... multiples de survivantes, mères et aidants naturels Les stratégies de promotion de la santé sont inefficaces si elles sont basées sur la prémisse selon laquelle “toutes les femmes s engagent par...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 00:20

... relationships Chronic stress-related problems include functional gastrointestinal disorders, appetite loss and viral infections such as colds and flu (Campbell et al 2002) Central nervous system ... neoplasia in comparison with non-abused women This study s findings, which the author cautions should be seen as exploratory and hypothesis-generating in nature, support research which suggests a stress- ... stress- Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse Topic Paper: Domestic Violence and Women s Physical Health response theory of abuse Women in abusive relationships suffer from fear and...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... tell part of this story These reforms, as in the case of Poland and other nations in this region, show that access to basic health services has been reduced, and low expenditures on healthcare have ... http://www.mailmanschool.org/facultypubs/womenshealthcarereform.pdf Accessed: 10/9/2011 Domanski, Henryk (2002) “Is the East European ‘underclass’ feminized?” Communist and Post-Communist Studies 35(4):383-394 Maarse, Hans (2006) ... Netherlands, Mexico, Thailand, and Sri Lanka—these states are succeeding in improving their public healthcare, including reproductive and sexual health services (Berer 2010) Global pressures placed...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... care professionals PCT Surrey West Kent Eastern and Coastal Kent West Sussex Brighton and Hove City Teaching East Sussex Downs and Weald All other South East Coast Total All or almost all 39.5% ... Attended specialist health service for lesbian or bisexual women % within PCT PCT Total Surrey West Kent Eastern and Coastal Kent West Sussex Brighton and Hove City Teaching East Sussex Downs and ... of sexual partners in last years % within PCT PCT Total Surrey West Kent Eastern and Coastal Kent West Sussex Brighton and Hove City Teaching East Sussex Downs and Weald All other South East...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20