perspectives on 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 ... interventions and outcomes Systems for monitoring and evaluation and use of information for decision making at all levels of the health system need to be strengthened Strategies to address this: •...

Ngày tải lên: 23/03/2014, 06:20

... 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 ... 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 ... the health status and access and utilization measures Established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the BRFSS is a state-based survey that collects information on health...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 12:20

... Birth control—United States—Statistics Childbirth—United States—Statistics Sex—United States—Statistics Pregnancy—United States—Statistics Health behavior—United States—Statistics United States—Statistics, ... 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 ... Lessler J, Weeks M, Mosher W Effects of incentive payments on response rates and field costs in a pretest of a national CAPI survey In: American Statistical Association, Section on Survey Research...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... Technology Assessment (OTA) from Representatives Patricia Schroeder and Olympia Snowe, cochairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women s Issues, and Senator Brock Adams questioned whether current research ... action has led to a new NIH initiative to study the effects on women s disease risk of changes in diet and exercise patterns, the use of hormones, and smoking cessation; the study focuses specifically ... accumulated on this linkage, and the Office of Technology Assessment is conducting a major assessment of Policy Issues in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis (88) Osteoporosis is a syndrome...

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 ... homeostasis) and responses to surroundings, some can mimic natural hormones and bind to the stress and injury (1) receptors, unlocking the process but sending the wrong message * Hormone disruptors ... insulin, thyroid hormones and testosterone commonly known hormone disruptors Hormones direct communication and coordination Hormone disruptors can scramble messages that among tissues throughout the...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... addresses reducing preventable disease and death from chronic diseases among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States Also of importance is the disparity that exists among women as compared ... (specifically, breast and colon cancers), cerebrovascular disease (hypertension and stroke), and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) (National Center for Health Statistics, 1993) McGinnis and Foege ... androgenic risk factors for coronary heart disease in physically active and less active postmenopausal women Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 15, 23–31 Summary Statement Workshop on...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 08:20

... Assesses adolescents and adults throughout the stages of chronic illness Assesses for common occupational, home, and recreational exposures that affect health Assesses the effect of illness and/ or ... adults for common patterns of illness and communicable disease 10 Assesses sexual function and sexual well-being in older adults 11 Assesses roles, tasks, and stressors of informal system/family caregivers ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... logistics and supply systems in some jurisdictions Some health professionals place disproportionate priority on children s rights over those of women in prevention of vertical transmission interventions ... personnel from discussing individuals’ HIV status outside such specific instances Several HIVpositive respondents said that this provision is commonly violated at different points in the system ... deficient logistics systems A recent study on female sex workers is an exception: “Estudio social en trabajadoras sexuales: Saberes y estrategias de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales ante el VIH/SIDA...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... figures on specific diseases and also some information as to how the risks of women differ from the risks of men Cancer and Smoking The best documentation on health risks and smoking is in relation ... pregnant women and women and girls of reproductive age specifically on the health hazards of smoking and second hand smoke to fetuses and newborns Educate women on the effects of secondhand smoke on ... more health risks of smoking; osteoporosis, peridontal disease and facial wrinkling, which I would like to discuss The first two, osteoporosis and peridontal disease, can have serious health consequences,...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 13:20

... to—medication or drug exposures, maternal infections and diseases, and environmental and occupational exposures Teratogen-caused birth defects are potentially preventable Studies have shown that ... 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 ... radiation: atomic weapons fallout, background radiation, diagnostic x-rays, radiation therapy • Infections: herpes virus, parvovirus B19, German measles, syphilis, toxoplasmosis, CMV, HSV • Metabolic...

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 ... (iii) prison health staff The aim is to support Member States with practical means to assess their current situation regarding women prisoners’ health and the health services provided The checklists and...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... past year among respondents and household 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 ... regarding women' s rights and roles in society A second survey contained 31 questions regarding reproductive and sexual health and women s access to health care We asked about events since the holiday ... sessions Group sessions Religious counseling Access to education/trade programs Financial programs Traditional healer Local groups Women s support groups Issues that would make it difficult to seek...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... 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 ... 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 ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... 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 ... including women s health status, insurance coverage, their interaction with the health care delivery system, use of preventive services, access to care, and work and family health issues Across all ... Spring and Summer of 2008 This survey builds on prior Kaiser Family Foundation surveys on women s health, conducted in 2001 and 2004, when the economy was much stronger This survey was conducted...

Ngày tải lên: 22/03/2014, 10:20

... 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 ... In 2007, syphilis cases were more common among women than men in Estonia (51 female cases), Latvia (53 female cases), and Slovakia (119 female cases) (ESSTI 2008) Syphilis transmission is particularly ... five chapters: demographic and socio-economic trends; women s health issues; lifestyle; health care; and conclusion and recommendations for future research in the field of EU women s health Each...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... Bureaus; 14 ‘‘(4) consult with health professionals, non-gov- 15 ernmental organizations, consumer organizations, 16 women s health professionals, and other individuals 17 and groups, as appropriate, ... ‘‘(e) DEFINITION.—As used in this section the term women s health conditions’, with respect to women of all age, ethnic, and racial groups, means all diseases, dis6 orders, and conditions— ‘‘(1) ... projects in women s health that should be conducted or supported by the Agency; 24 ‘‘(4) consult with health professionals, non- 25 governmental organizations, consumer organizations, 26 women s health...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 07:20

... questionnaire References 13 13 16 17 17 17 18 18 Sample design, ethical and safety considerations, and response rates Sample design Ethical and safety considerations Response rates References ... findings, conclusions, and areas for further research Prevalence and patterns of violence Association of violence with specific health outcomes Women s responses and use of services Strengths and ... Domestic Violence 18 Sample design, ethical and safety considerations, and response rates This chapter contains basic information on sample design, the ethical and safety considerations in the study...

Ngày tải lên: 05/03/2014, 15:20

... information systems and health infrastructure ICTs can help enormously to disseminate and share information on results and resources for women s and children s health ICTs provide new possibilities ... organizations, the business community, health- care workers and professionals, and academic and research institutions around the world In spite of these positive developments, success will be achieved only ... compilation and sharing, quality assessment, analysis and synthesis, and communication of results) need considerable strengthening in all three countries These functions tend to be concentrated...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 12:20

... biologics, and 23 device manufacturers, health professionals with ex- 24 pertise in women s issues, consumer organizations, •HR 1784 EH 18 and women s health professionals on Administration policy ... Administration; 12 ‘‘(4) consult with health professionals, non- 13 governmental organizations, consumer organizations, 14 women s health professionals, and other individuals 15 and groups, as appropriate, ... biological, and 25 sociocultural contexts; •HR 1784 EH 14 ‘‘(2) establish short-range and long-range goals and objectives within the Health Resources and Services Administration for women s health and, ...

Ngày tải lên: 14/03/2014, 14:20

... Division J, conference report, 110th Congress, First Session, http://www.gpoaccess.gov/congress/house/appropriations/08conappro.html 27 U  S House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, ... health outcomes.97 Beyond these specific interventions, strengthening health systems overall and improving primary health care services and access to key maternal health interventions are also ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 16/03/2014, 05:20