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Protection of health workers, patients and facilities in times of violence - report. 在发生暴力时保护卫生工作者、病人和设施——报告。

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

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Awareness of antimalarial policy and use of artemisinin-based combination therapy for malaria treatment in communities of two selected local government areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. 在尼日利亚奥贡州两个选定的地方政府地区的社区，对抗疟疾政策的认识和使用以青蒿素为基础的联合疗法进行疟疾治疗。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23719

Adeniyi K Adeneye, Ayodele S Jegede, Margaret A Mafe, Ezebunwa E Nwokocha

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引用次数: 2

End-of-life decisions - some international comparisons. 临终决定——一些国际比较。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23861

Michael M Costello, Daniel J West, Bernardo Ramirez

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The health workforce crisis in Pakistan: a critical review and the way forward. 巴基斯坦卫生人力危机:关键审查和前进方向。

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

Muhammad Ahmed Abdullah, Fatima Mukhtar, Salim Wazir, Irum Gilani, Zulfikar Gorar, Babar Tasneem Shaikh

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Comparative analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of demographic policies in EU countries (2009-2010). 欧盟国家人口政策有效性的比较分析与评价(2009-2010)。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23720

George Pierrakos, Dionyssis Balourdos, Sotiris Soulis, Markos Sarris, John Pateras, Panagiotis Skolarikos, Athanasios Farfaras

{"title":"Comparative analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of demographic policies in EU countries (2009-2010).","authors":"George Pierrakos, Dionyssis Balourdos, Sotiris Soulis, Markos Sarris, John Pateras, Panagiotis Skolarikos, Athanasios Farfaras","doi":"10.12927/whp.2014.23720","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2014.23720","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This article contains a comparative analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of population policies in European Union (EU) countries, using multivariate analysis.Data and methods: To study these differences, it is primarily necessary to have the relevant data. The most recent database available was developed by the OECD in 2007 and currently covers OECD countries and most EU Member States. We used multivariate analysis to categorize the indicators into the following groups: (a) economic indicators, (b) indicators reconciling work and family life, and (c) demographic indicators.Results: The results of measuring the degree of coherence of factors reveal that the four most important factors influencing the effectiveness of population policy are (i) the average maternal age at first childbirth, (ii) social protection expenditure, (iii) GDP, and (iv) public spending for benefits. Based on the data from the evaluation of the correlation matrix of variables and data, the classification of countries, according to the values of the coefficients of analysis, appears as follows: the Nordic countries (together with France and the United Kingdom), the Southern European countries and the Northern countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania (by a very slight margin Romania), and Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia (and, marginally, Malta).Conclusions: The key comparative findings from benchmarking best practices in the context of the European experience are the following: The EU is being demographically transformed as a direct result of an increase in average life expectancy and immigration and a decrease in fertility. Demographic factors are influenced by specific features, in contrast with economic factors which seem be less stable.","PeriodicalId":40038,"journal":{"name":"World health & population","volume":"15 1","pages":"31-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32236728","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}

引用次数: 1

Socioeconomic Determinants of Adult Mortality in Namibia Using an Event History Analysis. 使用事件历史分析纳米比亚成人死亡率的社会经济决定因素。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2015.24220

Alina Kandjimbi, Ndeyapo Nickanor, Lawrence N Kazembe

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The experiences of making infant feeding choices by African, Caribbean and Black HIV-positive mothers in Ontario, Canada. 加拿大安大略省非洲、加勒比和黑人艾滋病毒阳性母亲对婴儿喂养选择的经验。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23860

Lydia Kapiriri, Wangari Esther Tharao, Marvelous Muchenje, Khatundi Irene Masinde, Sandi Siegel, Fanta Ongoiba

{"title":"The experiences of making infant feeding choices by African, Caribbean and Black HIV-positive mothers in Ontario, Canada.","authors":"Lydia Kapiriri, Wangari Esther Tharao, Marvelous Muchenje, Khatundi Irene Masinde, Sandi Siegel, Fanta Ongoiba","doi":"10.12927/whp.2014.23860","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12927/whp.2014.23860","url":null,"abstract":"Unlabelled: Mothers in HIV-endemic countries are advised to exclusively breastfeed their babies until six months because of lack of resources and better chances for child survival, while in developed countries, replacement feeding is advised. What are the experiences of HIV-positive women who migrate from HIV-endemic countries to developed countries, when making infant feeding choices?Methods: In-depth interviews and focus group discussions with a total of 25 women living with HIV in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.Results: Free infant formula alleviates the practical constraints in making infant feeding choices. However, cultural beliefs and social expectations constrain HIV-positive mothers' decision not to breastfeed. This is further complicated by the different policies. Service providers should understand the psychological and emotional experiences of the mothers in order to provide the appropriate support. Peers could be potential sources of support. The differences in policies are issues of global justice that need to be addressed.","PeriodicalId":40038,"journal":{"name":"World health & population","volume":"15 2","pages":"14-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.12927/whp.2014.23860","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32603418","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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Protection of health workers, patients and facilities in times of violence - report. 在发生暴力时保护卫生工作者、病人和设施——报告。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2014.23757

Counsellor Humanitarian Affairs Cathrine Andersen, K. Footer, Director Leonard Rubenstein

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Using secondary data. 使用辅助数据。

World health & population Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.5040/9781474247115.0036

J. Paul

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Reasons for inconsistent condom use among female sex workers: need for integrated reproductive and prevention services. 女性性工作者不一致使用避孕套的原因:需要综合生殖和预防服务。

World health & population Pub Date : 2013-01-01 DOI: 10.12927/whp.2013.23442

Josephine Aho, Anita Koushik, Selim Rashed

引用次数: 8