Implementation of assistance for one pregnant woman one cadre (OPOC) in Banjarnegara District, Central Java Province, Indonesia

The high maternal mortality rate caused by late detection of risk factors for pregnant women is a major health problem in Banjarnegara District. One of the efforts made to overcome this problem is the implementation of assistance for one pregnant woman by one cadre (OPOC). The application of OPOC consists of four mentoring activities, namely reminders about antenatal care schedule, detecting risk factors, monitoring fetal movements, and carrying out delivery planning and handling complications.Therefore, this study aims to describe the implementation of OPOC as well as to evaluate cadres' performance in Banjarnegara District. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used, where a total of 200 cadres were selected as respondents using a representative purposive sampling method. The results showed that reminding mothers about their antenatal care schedule,detecting risk factors, monitoring of fetal health through movements, and making commitments for birth planning and complications prevention were carried out by 199 (99.49%), 129 (64.84%), 138 (69.05%), and 159 (79.42%) respondents, respectively. More than 92% of them know their duties and responsibilities as companions for pregnant women, but only 28% have knowledge about the benefits of assisting. Furthermore, 93% often carry out OPOC assistance. The knowledge of cadres about OPOC assistance was good, but some of them are not knowledgeable about its benefits. These findings show that they need guidance, training, and motivation from public health centers. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[7]: 83-89).

Ecologia integral e trabalhadores imigrantes na pandemia de Covid-19 / Integral ecology and immigrant workers in the Covid-19 pandemic

No período da pandemia deCovid-19 um dos grupos mais vulneráveis é aquele composto por trabalhadores imigrantes. Longe de seus países, muitos deles não recebem assistência médica ao mesmo tempo que continuam trabalhando normalmente por desempenharem funções consideradas essenciais. Além disso, encontram-seseparados de suas famílias por conta das restrições de entrada em fronteiras internacionais. Neste trabalho, queremos apresentar os princípios da ecologia integral daIgreja Católica como uma maneira de atender às necessidades mais urgentes dos trabalhadores imigrantes neste tempo da pandemia. Vamos, primeiramente,tratar da situação dos trabalhadores imigrantes com base em alguns estudos recentes. Depois explicaremos os princípios da ecologia integral segundo a doutrina social da Igreja Católica. Por fim, com base naqueles princípios, vamos propor recomendações para policy makerscom relação ao cuidado dos trabalhadores imigrantes no contexto da pandemia

At the time of the Covid-19 pandemic one of the most vulnerable groups is that composed of migrant workers. Far from their home countries, many of them do not receive medical assistance while continuing to work as they do essential jobs. In addition, they are separated from their families due to entry restrictions at international borders. In this paper, we want to present the principles of the Catholic Church's integral ecology as a way to address the most urgent needs of migrant workers in this time of pandemic. We will first address the situation of migrant workers based on some recent studies. Then we will explain the principles of integral ecology according to the social doctrine of the Catholic Church. Finally, based on those principles, we will propose recommendations for policy makers regarding the care of immigrant workers in the context of the pandemic.

Urgences et médecine de catastrophe

La concentration humaine et urbaine, le développement des technologies , les menaces de destruction et de contamination sont à l'origine d'une prise de conscience de la nécessité d'une assistance civile. L'aide médicale urgente, qui s'affirme et s'oriente vers une médecine de réseau, en partenariat avec toutes les structures concourant à l'urgence, participe à la rationalisation de la politique sociale. Les acteurs de l'aide médicale urgente contribuent ainsi à sauvegarder, tout en l'améliorant, un secteur sanitaire et social qui est désormais l'un des fondements de la démocratie et l'une de ses assises face aux défis du futur

Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in the Rulindo district of Rwanda

Although the life expectancy of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) has increased in the past years, they could experience secondary illness such as peripheral neuropathy (PN). Therefore, they need to adapt to chronic disablement which could affect their quality of life (QoL). The research that informed this article aimed at determining the prevalence of PN among adults living with HIV/AIDS and attending the outpatients' clinic at Rutongo Hospital in the Rulindo district of Rwanda. Another aim was to determine these patients' QoL. A cross-sectional descriptive quantitative research design was used. A time-constrained method was used to sample 185 adults living with HIV/AIDS and attending the outpatients' clinic at Rutongo Hospital. The subjective PN screen and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale Brief Version were used to collect the data. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Student's t-test and one-way analysis of variance were performed to determine if significant differences existed between QoL scores in participants with and without PN symptoms. The results indicated that 40.5% of respondents experienced PN. QoL in participants with PN showed significantly lower scores in the physical (p ¼ 0.013) and psychological (p ¼ 0.020) domains when compared with those who did not have PN. These results indicate a high prevalence of neuropathy among PLWH attending the outpatients' clinic at Rutongo Hospital. In addition, patients with neuropathy had lower QoL scores in the physical and psychological domains than those without neuropathy symptoms. The management of PLWH should therefore include interventions to optimise QoL as well as screening for neuropathy symptoms so that sufferers can liaise with their medical providers to find medical and supportive therapies that could assist them

Assistance medicale a la procreation : indications et perceptions par les couples presentant une infertilite au centre hospitalier universitaire de Dakar

Objectifs. Identifier les indications d'assistance medicale a la procreation (AMP) au CHU de Dakar; Analyser les connaissances; attitudes et perceptions des patientes infertiles par rapport a l'AMP. Patientes et Methodes. Il s'agit d'une analyse retrospective de 1718 dossiers d'infertilite selectionnant les cas susceptibles de relever d'une AMP; completee par une enquete d'opinion sur l'AMP chez 209 patientes infertiles. Resultats. Les facteurs etiologiques d'infertilite cervico- vaginaux (26;7) et tubaires (20;9) predominaient chez la femme alors que chez l'homme les azoospermies etaient dominantes (24;5). Sous traitement classique; le taux de grossesse clinique etait de 3;8et le taux d'abandon de 47;1. Les indications d'AMP ont ete estimees a 98;8des cas dont 3;14pour l'insemination artificielle; 95;7pour la fecondation in vitro (FIV). Environ 18;21des couples auraient pu concevoir grace a ces methodes contre 3;8de grossesses obtenues dans notre serie sans AMP. Pourtant; la perceptionde l'AMP etait favorable : 78;9des patientes etaient pretes a y recourir mais seulement 24;9des femmes pouvaient mobiliser les ressources necessaires. Conclusion. Le plaidoyer pour la faisabilite de l'AMP en milieu hospitalier public doit s'appuyer sur les indications potentielles de ces techniques modernes documentees dans ce travail

Epidemiological experience in the mission of the United Nations Transition Assistance Group (UNTAG) in Namibia

Epidemiological data have rarely been generated during United Nations (UN) missions to Third World countries, even in situations where there is hardly any combat involvement. Continuous surveillance was therefore carried out during the 12-month stay of UN personnel in Namibia in 1989-90. In this population of 7114 persons, mostly young men, the mortality rate was 255 per 100,000; death was mainly due to traffic accidents. Hospitalization was chiefly because of fever of unknown origin or trauma. Repatriation to the country of origin was necessary in 46 patients, frequently for psychiatric reasons including alcoholism. Over this one-year period there were, on average, 2.7 new consultations per person for treatment (mostly for dental problems), and 0.8 per person for prophylactic measures. The extremely high mortality due to traffic accidents indicates a need for prevention. In the selection process for future missions, more emphasis should be given to the psychological and dental health of volunteers. All military contingents and civilian groups should learn about effective preventive measures prior to their arrival, and adhere to them