women s status and child s nutritional status

... health and community workers These include nurses and doctors, as well as other professionals (e.g dentists, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists) and other cadres such as community ... 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 is outlined in the section ... focus The case management process for each child should include an assessment of the child s immunisation and nutritional status Counselling on appropriate feeding during health and illness should...

Ngày tải lên: 23/03/2014, 06:20

... 15-24 years and 25-44 years follows similar patterns and levels” (Social empowerment, 2009) Anemia increases women s susceptibility to diseases such as tuberculosis and reduces the energy women have ... activities such as household chores and child care (see Table I for prevalence rates of anemia in urban women) In some states such as West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, between ... and standardized Also, making quality maternal and child health services accessible to all women through cluster services for women and children at the same place and time is crucial Services...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 14:20

... into a single document It includes trends in illness and disease, use of clinical preventive services, and trends in personal behaviors It shows how women are doing in key areas, and allows us to ... challenges in improving women s health status There are broad disparities based on income and education in the areas of depression, obesity, physical activity, asthma and smoking The rate of deaths ... disease, breast and uterine cancer and osteoporosis • Hormone replacement therapy is used by nearly 40 percent of postmenopausal women in the U .S. 24 Based on current research, women should discuss...

Ngày tải lên: 28/03/2014, 14:20

... business community committed an estimated US$1 billion to expand access to free or subsidized drugs, treatment and screening This addresses the needs of women and children for interventions such ... for essential interventions and addressing structural barriers to health Women and children, and their families and communities, cannot be viewed as passive recipients of services They must be ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 12:20

... using SPSS version 11.5 The analysis involved calculation of summary statistics used in comparing grouped districts Independent t-tests were used to assess differences between means The chi-squared ... means of decision-making on maternal, neonatal and child health issues between intervention and control districts Methods Study setting This cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in six ... access to labour and other markets and their income and assets [18,19] This affects women s health and health-seeking behaviour in several ways, firstly, by Page of controlling behaviours and...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 19:20

... 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 ... 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 ... 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. )...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... outcomes associated with postmenopausal women- osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease Because decreased estrogen appears to underlie the disturbing symptoms of the menopausal period as well as the susceptibility ... 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 ... Technology Assessment (OTA) from Representatives Patricia Schroeder and Olympia Snowe, cochairs of the Congressional Caucus for Women s Issues, and Senator Brock Ada.ms questioned whether current research...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... 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 ... Nevertheless, this report provides an overview of issues related to women s health across the EU Member States also including EEA countries It highlights gaps and special topics where research and ... 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...

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 ... heart and renal diseases, ischemic heart disease, pulmonary heart disease and diseases of pulmonary circulation, and other forms of heart disease SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Ngày tải lên: 12/02/2014, 23:20

... 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 sometimes, not by women s ... 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

... breast cancer in our society hides having that illness, because breast is a sensitive issue for a woman and because that illness is considered to be vicious” (9, 4) “Even she herself feels insecure ... to access findings Informed consent was sought from all participants Results Common patterns embracing the women s views and perceptions about breast cancer and breast health were discussed in ... that some husband s had misconceptions about breast cancer being a transmissible illness Men s knowledge about breast cancer and their attitudes towards their partner s breast cancer screening is...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... health-care professionals and access to useful resources and referrals to respond appropriately Screening is one response that raises awareness amongst health services and attempts to improve communication ... 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- ... 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...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... 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 ... 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 ... 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 are also referred to as...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... conclusions and directions According to the World Bank s assessment of the post-Soviet region, “the transition from planned to market economy has witnessed one of the biggest and fastest increases ... The effects of market reforms in healthcare 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, ... dedicate state resources to populationwide screenings Moreover, because of cuts in healthcare expenditures, doctors’ and nurses’ wages are frozen, which drives providers to emigrate—since 2004 thousands...

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% ... Current smoker (cigarettes) % 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 Coast Lesbian ... 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

... discussed women s “water stress”, describing the very difficult choices women have to make in some jurisdictions where cost and management issues force women to assess their basic water needs in the ... privatization also suggested that increased disconnection rates would put households and local communities at great risk for water-related illnesses as water is an essential element that disrupts disease ... must therefore be examined carefully with a sex -and gender-based analysis (SGBA) as many Canadian communities across the country are assessing whether their current water and wastewater systems...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 06:20

... 15 services, research advances, and education in 16 the appropriate use of health care; 17 ‘‘(B) facilitate access to such information; 18 ‘‘(C) assist in the analysis of issues and 19 problems ... 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) unique ... appropriated such sums as may be necessary for 17 each of the fiscal years 2002 through 2006.’’ 18 SEC HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRA- 19 20 TION OFFICE OF WOMEN S HEALTH Title VII of the Social...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 07:20

... biological, and 20 sociocultural contexts; ‘‘(2) establish short-range and long-range goals 22 and objectives within the Health Resources and 23 Services Administration for women s health and, as 24 mstockstill ... women s health issues (including the Asmstockstill on PROD1PC66 with BILLS 24 sociate Administrator for Women s Services under the 25 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra- •HR 1072 ... and professional education, services, and treatment; 17 ‘‘(2) establish short-range and long-range goals 18 and objectives within the Centers for women s health 19 and, as relevant and appropriate,...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 07:20

... to so successfully When the average American woman is interested in childbearing, she has specific health care needs and faces pregnancyassociated risks While steps to improve maternal and infant ... benign breast disease, can be useful in the treatment of endometriosis and may help decrease bone loss in older women Barrier methods, such as condoms and diaphragms help to protect against sexually ... century.29 Smaller families and longer intervals between births have significantly contributed to improvements in the health of infants and women, as well as to improvements in women s socioeconomic status. 30...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 07:20

... emitting devices (such as microwaves and televisions),  • vaccines, blood and tissue products, and • cosmetics This booklet outlines the FDA s historical and present role as a public health ... FDA s mission and responsibilities, see our home page: www.fda.gov.  For this brochure, we chose products important to women throughout their lives and for different diseases and conditions However, ... ways by: •  roviding scientific and policy input on many of P today s leading women s health issues; •  unding research and education/outreach F programs on pressing women s conditions and diseases;...

Ngày tải lên: 13/02/2014, 08:20