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World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01

Judith Shamian

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Geographical/Ecological Differentials in Insecticide-Treated Net Use among Under-Five Children in Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State. 拉各斯州Somolu地方政府区五岁以下儿童使用驱虫蚊帐的地理/生态差异。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2015.24267

Oreoluwa O Ojo, IkeOluwapo O Ajayi, Taiwo S Awolola

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Are non-critical medical devices potential sources of infections in healthcare facilities? 医疗机构中的非关键医疗器械是潜在的感染源吗?

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01

Chigozie Jesse Uneke

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Social Conditions and Disability Related to the Mortality of Older People in Rural South Africa. 与南非农村老年人死亡率有关的社会条件和残疾。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2015.24266

Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Margaret Thorogood, Philippe Bocquier, Paul Mee, Kathleen Kahn, Lisa Berkman, Stephen Tollman

{"title":"Social Conditions and Disability Related to the Mortality of Older People in Rural South Africa.","authors":"Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Margaret Thorogood, Philippe Bocquier, Paul Mee, Kathleen Kahn, Lisa Berkman, Stephen Tollman","doi":"10.12927/whp.2015.24266","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2015.24266","url":null,"abstract":"Background: South Africa is experiencing a health and social transition including an ageing population and an HIV epidemic. We report mortality experience of an older rural South African population.Methods: Individual survey data and longer-term demographic data were used to describe factors associated with mortality. Individuals aged 50 years and over (n = 4085) answered a health and quality of life questionnaire in 2006 and were followed for 3 years thereafter. Additional vital events and socio-demographic data were extracted from the Agincourt Health and Demographic Surveillance System from 1993 to 2010, to provide longer-term trends in mortality. Cox regression analysis was used to determine factors related to survival.Results: In 10 967 person-years of follow-up between August 2006 and August 2009, 377 deaths occurred. Women had lower mortality {hazard ratio [HR] 0.35 [95% confidence interval (CI) 0.28-0.45]}. Higher mortality was associated with being single [HR 1.48 (95% CI 1.16-1.88)], having lower household assets score [HR 1.79 (95% CI 1.28-2.51)], reporting greater disability [HR 2.40 (95% CI 1.68-3.42)] and poorer quality of life [HR 1.59 (95% CI 1.09-2.31)]. There was higher mortality in those aged under 69 as compared with those 70 to 79 years old. Census data and cause specific regression models confirmed that this was due to deaths from HIV/TB in the younger age group.Conclusions: Mortality due to HIV/TB is increasing in men, and to some extent women, aged over 50. Policy makers and practitioners should consider the needs of this growing and often overlooked group.","PeriodicalId":40038,"journal":{"name":"World health & population","volume":"15 4","pages":"34-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.12927/whp.2015.24266","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34036900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From the Editor-in-Chief. 来自总编辑。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01

Judith Shamian

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Using secondary data. 使用辅助数据。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01

John E Paul

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Sustainability of cancer registration in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania--a qualitative assessment. 坦桑尼亚乞力马扎罗山地区癌症登记的可持续性——一项定性评估。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23721

Leah L Zullig, Sky B Vanderburg, Charles Muiruri, Amy Abernethy, Bryan J Weiner, John Bartlett

{"title":"Sustainability of cancer registration in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania--a qualitative assessment.","authors":"Leah L Zullig, Sky B Vanderburg, Charles Muiruri, Amy Abernethy, Bryan J Weiner, John Bartlett","doi":"10.12927/whp.2014.23721","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2014.23721","url":null,"abstract":"The projected cancer burden in Africa demands a comprehensive surveillance strategy. Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) is developing a population-based cancer registry, and understanding stakeholders' perceptions of factors impacting cancer registration sustainability is critical to its long-term success. We conducted 11 semi-structured qualitative interviews with clinicians and administrators. Interviews were double-coded and evaluated for predetermined and emerging themes. Nearly half (45%) of participants discussed change commitment, stating that the cancer registry would benefit KCMC and that they were committed to it. However, change efficacy was low - participants were not confident in their shared ability to sustain the registry. Most participants (73%) discussed the importance of resource availability and administration support. Several themes emerged across interviews: (i) lack of cancer registry awareness, (ii) ambiguity about its purpose, (iii) the importance of training, (iv) the importance of outcome data, and (v) the importance of international partners. These findings may facilitate cancer registry development and sustainability in similar settings. ","PeriodicalId":40038,"journal":{"name":"World health & population","volume":"15 1","pages":"21-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4114571/pdf/nihms608916.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32236727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Consistency and quality check of survey data in India. 印度调查数据的一致性和质量检查。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23793

Pushpanjali Swain, M Hemanta Meitei

{"title":"Consistency and quality check of survey data in India.","authors":"Pushpanjali Swain, M Hemanta Meitei","doi":"10.12927/whp.2014.23793","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2014.23793","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Reliability of survey responses on topics such as utilization of health facilities by mother and child has long been a subject of concern. This paper explores consistency of responses from the same individuals over time on utilization of health services involving child delivery and child care.Methods: A sub-sample survey was carried out by an independent monitoring agency in 13 states as a part of a larger Coverage Evaluation Survey of all states of India in 2009 by UNICEF, to recheck the responses to improve data quality. Our randomly chosen sub-sample consisted of 510 questionnaires regarding mothers and 497 regarding children. Differences of responses were noted and conveyed to field agencies to rectify recurring errors. Statistical analysis was conducted to find consistency of responses.Results: Matching between the original and rechecked responses varied. Generally, however, the overall match was greater than 90%.Conclusion: Findings suggest that response inconsistencies and the manner in which they are resolved are shown to have important implications for the overall estimate of indicators of utilization of health facilities. The monitoring exercise has, therefore, addressed the quality and consistency issue, which needs further consideration in large-scale surveys. Otherwise, it poses a validity threat to data quality and results on which national policy is framed.","PeriodicalId":40038,"journal":{"name":"World health & population","volume":"15 2","pages":"23-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.12927/whp.2014.23793","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32603419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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From the Editor-in-Chief. 来自总编辑。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.1515/mfir.2005.119

J. Shamian

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From the Editor-in-Chief. 来自总编辑。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01

Judith Shamian

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