Factors associated with risk behavior in travelers to tropical and subtropical regions
Conclusions
Younger travelers and those making longer trips have a higher number of risk behaviors. Strategies emphasizing advice on risk behavior should focus on these groups. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Aldea, M., Garcia-Basteiro, A. L., Munoz, J., Gascon, J., Aldasoro, E., Bardaji, A., Vilella, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
What do they do? Interactions between village doctors and medical representatives in Chakaria, Bangladesh
Conclusions
MRs being the key player in providing information about drugs to village doctors might influence their prescription practices. Improvements in the quality of healthcare delivered to the rural poor in informal provider-based health markets require stricter regulations and educational initiatives for providers and MRs. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Rahman, M. H., Agarwal, S., Tuddenham, S., Peto, H., Iqbal, M., Bhuiya, A., Peters, D. H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Determining the utility and durability of medical equipment donated to a rural clinic in a low-income country
Conclusions
This study adds valuable information about the utility and durability of equipment supplied to a health center in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our results might aid in determining the appropriateness of donated medical equipment in similar settings. The selection of donated goods should be made with knowledge of the context in which it will be used, and utilization should be monitored. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Bauserman, M., Hailey, C., Gado, J., Lokangaka, A., Williams, J., Richards-Kortum, R., Tshefu, A., Bose, C. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Hepatitis B vaccination of healthcare workers at the Princess Marina Hospital, Botswana
Conclusion
This is the first study on HB vaccination of Batswana HCWs, and shows that HB vaccination uptake is suboptimal. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Machiya, T., Burnett, R. J., Fernandes, L., Francois, G., De Schryver, A., van Sprundel, M., Mphahlele, M. J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Results from a survey of national immunization programmes on home-based vaccination record practices in 2013
Conclusions
These results provide a basis for national immunization programmes to develop, implement and monitor corrective activities to improve the availability and utilization of HBRs. Much work remains to improve forecasting where appropriate, to prevent HBR stock-outs, to identify and improve sustainable financing options and to explore viable market shaping opportunities. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Young, S. L., Gacic-Dobo, M., Brown, D. W. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Artemisinin-based combination therapy in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria: review of recent regulatory experience at the European Medicines Agency
Malaria remains a major public health challenge with almost half of the world's population exposed to the risk of contracting the illness. Prompt, effective and well tolerated treatment remains one of the cornerstones in the disease management, with artemisinin-based combination therapy the recommended option for non-severe malaria in endemic areas with predominant Plasmodium falciparum infections.
Recent experience has been obtained at the European Medicines Agency with regulatory approval of two such antimalarial fixed combination products. For these cases, two different regulatory pathways were applied. As such, the pre...
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Pelfrene, E., Pinheiro, M.-H., Cavaleri, M. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research
Strengthening state/non-state service delivery partnerships in the health sector in Nepal
State/non-state partnerships in the health sector are of crucial importance in Nepal where partnerships between the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and external actors have been fundamental to Nepal making progress in meeting millennium development goals. However, partnerships need to be strengthened.
To gather information about partnerships we searched MoHP partnership evaluations as well as PubMed Central, EBSCOhost, OVIDSP, PROQUEST, Science Direct, and MedLine. We found 11 MoHP documents and 167 papers about state/non-state partnerships. Using the inclusion criteria we examined three MoHP policy documents/eval...
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Marasini, B., Chaulagai (Oli), C., Taylor, J. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research
Meningococcal meningitis: vaccination outbreak response and epidemiological changes in the African meningitis belt
The main approach to controlling epidemics of meningococcal meningitis in the African meningitis belt has been reactive vaccination campaigns with serogroup A polysaccharide vaccine once the outbreak reached an incidence threshold. Early reactive vaccination is effective in reducing morbidity and mortality. A recent paper in International Health has shown that earlier reactive vaccination campaigns may be even more effective than increasing the coverage area of vaccination. Monovalent serogroup A conjugate vaccine programs have recently been launched to prevent transmission in endemic areas in the African meningitis belt. ...
Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Carod Artal, F. J. Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Albinism in Africa: a medical and social emergency
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Source: International Health - July 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Brilliant, M. H. Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Betel-quid and alcohol use were associated with lipid accumulation product among male factory workers in Taiwan
Conclusions
Betel-quid and alcohol, but not cigarette use, were independent risk factors of logarithm-transformed LAP, adjusting for age, exercise and body mass index in male Taiwanese factory workers. LAP can be considered as a simple and useful method for screening of cardiometabolic risk. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Huang, C.-F., Chen, C.-T., Wang, P.-M., Koo, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Sociocultural factors perpetuating the practices of early marriage and childbirth in Sylhet District, Bangladesh
Conclusions
Future efforts to promote delay in marriage and subsequent early childbearing should focus on allaying the fears of infertility related to delay in childbearing or secondary to contraceptive use, both for newly married couples and household decision-makers such as mothers-in-law. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Henry, E. G., Lehnertz, N. B., Alam, A., Ali, N. A., Williams, E. K., Rahman, S. M., Ahmed, S., El Arifeen, S., Baqui, A. H., Winch, P. J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Introduction of a community water supply in rural western Kenya: impact on community wellbeing and child health
Conclusions
The small-scale community water supply dramatically affected user hygiene behaviours and daily life. Water supply access improved from ‘no access’ to ‘basic access’. Household connections to a water supply and hygiene education are important steps to enhance community health. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sakisaka, K., Chadeka, E. A., Nagi, S., Mwandembo, D. S., Jimba, M. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Task-shifting challenges for provision of skilled birth attendance: a qualitative exploration
Conclusions
Quality skill enhancement measures, an enabling work environment, a systematic task-shifting process, role definition, supportive supervision and credentialing could be key for the integration of APs and their acceptance in the health system. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Chandhiok, N., Joglekar, N., Shrotri, A., Choudhury, P., Chaudhury, N., Singh, S. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Egyptian future physicians are packing to leave but may be willing to return
Conclusions
Due attention should be given to such an unnoticed country's issue with the adoption of evidence-based policy changes to minimize its negative effects. The affinity of the students to eventually return (driven by the desire to serve the country) could prove a valuable point to consider in policy-making. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Fouad, Y. A., Fahmy, Y. M., Abdel Hady, S. M., Elsabagh, A. E. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Use of healthcare services by injured people in Khartoum State, Sudan
Conclusions
Public health measures and social security should be strengthened by identifying other real barriers that prevent low socio-economic groups from making use of formal healthcare facilities. Integration and collaboration with traditional orthopaedic practitioners are important aspects that need further attention. (Source: International Health)
Source: International Health - May 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: El Tayeb, S., Abdalla, S., Van den Bergh, G., Heuch, I. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
