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Background@#The Philippine Primary Care Studies (PPCS) is a network of pilot studies that developed, implemented, and tested strategies to strengthen primary care in the country. These pilot studies were implemented in an urban, rural, and remote setting. The aim is to use the findings to guide the policies of the national health insurance program (PhilHealth), the main payor for individualized healthcare services in the country.@*Objective@#The objective of this report is to compare baseline outpatient benefit utilization, hospitalization, and health spending, including out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses, in three health settings (urban, rural, and remote). These findings were used to contextualize strategies to strengthen primary care in these three settings.@*Methods@#Cross-sectional surveys were carried out using an interviewer-assisted questionnaire on a random sample of families in the urban site, and a stratified random sample of households in the rural and remote sites. The questionnaire asked for out-patient and hospitalization utilization and spending, including the OOP expenses. @*Results@#A total of 787 families/households were sampled across the three sites. For outpatient benefits, utilization was low in all sites. The remote site had the lowest utilization at only 15%. Unexpectedly, the average annual OOP expenses for outpatient consults in the remote site was PhP 571.92/per capita. This is 40% higher than expenses shouldered by families in the rural area, but similar with the urban site. For hospital benefits, utilization was lowest in the remote site (55.7%) compared to 75.0% and 78.1% for the urban and rural sites, respectively. OOP expenses per year were highest in the remote site at PhP 2204.44 per capita, probably because of delay in access to healthcare and consequently more severe conditions. Surprisingly, annual expenses per year for families in the rural sites (PhP 672.03 per capita) were less than half of what families in the urban sites spent (PhP 1783.38 per capita). @*Conclusions@#Compared to families in the urban site and households in the rural sites, households in remote areas have higher disease rates and consequently, increased need for outpatient and inpatient health services. When they do get sick, access to care is more difficult. This leads to lower rates of benefit utilization and higher out-of-pocket expenses. Thus, provision of “equal” benefits can inadvertently lead to “inequitable” healthcare, pushing disadvantaged populations into a greater disadvantage. These results imply that health benefits need to be allocated according to need. Families in poorer and more remote areas may require greater subsidies.
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Resumo Sintetizar os elementos de vulnerabilidade da população adulta para a Covid-19. Método: Revisão integrativa, realizada entre agosto e novembro de 2020, com critérios definidos de inclusão, exclusão e recuperação dos estudos, de extração e síntese dos dados, pela análise temática categorial e sistematização pela vulnerabilidade. Resultados mais relevantes: De 2.247 artigos recuperados, foram selecionados e avaliados 70 estudos originais com leitura integral. Emergiram da análise temática quatro marcadores de vulnerabilidade: Condições crônicas de saúde; Experiências de vida e cotidiano; Inserção social; e Serviços e ações de saúde. Principais conclusões: Os marcadores de vulnerabilidade identificados poderão subsidiar os profissionais de saúde na identificação dos pacientes com menos autonomia e recursos para o autocuidado e proteção contra a Covid-19, além da adoção de intervenções em saúde e intersetoriais que as protejam mais contra a infecção por Covid-19, diminuindo as taxas de transmissão do SARS-Cov-2 dentro das comunidades e outros espaços, com a redução significativa do impacto do vírus sobre a sociedade.
Abstract Objective: To synthesize the elements of vulnerability to Covid-19 among the adult population. Method: Integrative review carried out between August and November 2020, with defined criteria of inclusion, exclusion and retrieving of studies. Data were extracted and synthesized by means of the categorical thematic analysis, and systematized by the vulnerability concept. Most relevant results: From 2247 articles retrieved, 70 original studies were selected, fully read and assessed. Four vulnerability markers emerged: Chronic Health Conditions; Daily Life Experiences; Social Insertion; and Health Services and Actions. Main conclusions: The identified vulnerability markers may support health professionals in the identification of patients with less autonomy and resources for self-care and protection against Covid-19. They may also foster the adoption of health and intersectoral interventions to protect patients against Covid-19, as well as the reduction of SARS-Cov-2 transmission rates within communities and other settings, with significant decline in the impact of the virus on society.
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Introducción: Se ha planteado que no existe otra enfermedad asociada a tantos problemas sociales como lo es la epilepsia. Objetivo: Describir el impacto social del desarrollo científico-técnico en el estudio de la epilepsia. Método: Se realizó una revisión narrativa a partir del estudio documental de varias fuentes bibliográficas encontradas en base de datos electrónicas. Los principales criterios de búsqueda fueron: artículos publicados en los últimos 10 años sobre impacto psicosocial del desarrollo científico-técnico en el estudio de la epilepsia. Desarrollo: El efecto sobrenatural atribuido a la epilepsia, con su consecuente repercusión social, es resultado de especulaciones provocadas por siglos de falsas creencias sobre esta enfermedad. El impacto social de la enfermedad es negativo, genera problemas financieros, de aislamiento, de exclusión social y discriminación. Se plantea que la epilepsia tiene gran influencia en todos los niveles de calidad de vida. Las anomalías detectadas por las novedosas técnicas de estudio por neuroimagen en la epilepsia se han relacionado con el deterioro cognitivo, refractariedad de la enfermedad y otros hallazgos que pueden estar relacionados indirectamente con las alteraciones psicosociales de los pacientes. Consideraciones finales: La epilepsia, además del daño orgánico, genera consecuencias psicosociales negativas que limitan el desempeño saludable de los enfermos. En los últimos años los adelantos científico-técnicos han limitado de forma parcial los efectos sociales negativos de la enfermedad con la incorporación de novedosas tecnologías para su estudio y tratamiento.
Introduction: Views has been expressed that there is no disease more linked with social problems than epilepsy. Objective: To describe the social impact of scientific and technological development on the study of epilepsy. Method: A narrative review was carried out supported on the documentary research of several bibliographic sources found in electronic databases. The main search criteria were as follow: articles published in the last 10 years, which had relation with aspects concerning the psychosocial impact of scientific and technological development on the study of epilepsy. Development: The supernatural effect attributes to epilepsy, including its social repercussions, is the result of centuries of speculative theories and false beliefs about this disease. Epilepsy has negative impact on social well-being, causing serious economic problems, isolation, social exclusion and discrimination. Epilepsy is described as a disease with a great influence on all levels of quality of life. The abnormalities detected using novel neuroimaging techniques referred to the presence of cognitive impairment, refractory period and other aspects which may be indirectly related to psychosocial alterations in patients. Final considerations: Epilepsy, in addition to its traumatic effects, has negative psychosocial consequences that affect the healthy performance of patients. In recent years, the scientific and technological advancements have partially limited the negative social effects causes by this disease with the use of new technologies for its study and treatment.
Introdução: Tem sido sugerido que não há outra doença associada a tantos problemas sociais quanto a epilepsia. Objetivo: Descrever o impacto social do desenvolvimento científico-técnico no estudo da epilepsia. Método: Realizou-se revisão narrativa a partir do estudo documental de diversas fontes bibliográficas encontradas em bases de dados eletrônicas. Os principais critérios de busca foram: artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos sobre o impacto psicossocial do desenvolvimento científico-técnico no estudo da epilepsia. Desenvolvimento: O efeito sobrenatural atribuído à epilepsia, com sua consequente repercussão social, é fruto de especulações causadas por séculos de falsas crenças sobre essa doença. O impacto social da doença é negativo, gera problemas financeiros, isolamento, exclusão social e discriminação. Sugere-se que a epilepsia tenha grande influência em todos os níveis da qualidade de vida. As anormalidades detectadas pelas novas técnicas de estudo de neuroimagem na epilepsia têm sido relacionadas à deterioração cognitiva, refratariedade da doença e outros achados que podem estar indiretamente relacionados às alterações psicossociais dos pacientes. Considerações finais: A epilepsia, além dos danos orgânicos, gera consequências psicossociais negativas que limitam o desempenho saudável dos pacientes. Nos últimos anos, os avanços técnico-científicos limitaram parcialmente os efeitos sociais negativos da doença com a incorporação de novas tecnologias para seu estudo e tratamento.
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Background: Early detection and proper intervention in psychiatric diseases would be morelikely if community health workers had sufficient mental health literacy, which involvesadequate understanding and a positive attitude toward psychiatric illnesses. Our goal was toanalyses community health professionals' knowledge and attitudes toward the mentally ill andtheir socio-demographic correlates, particularly Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA).Methodology: Using a National Health Service (NHS) survey form, researchers were able todetermine the attitudes of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers towardpsychiatric disease. We looked at a total of 50 completed responses. Chi square test andStudent's t test were employed as statistical analysis approaches.Results: We discovered a lack of mental health understanding and a negative attitude amongASHA employees.Conclusions: The causes of attitude deficits in ASHA workers should be targeted foradditional educational interventions and training, so that positive attitudes can be instilled inthem and other health workers, benefiting our society in the long run.
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Background: World report on vision makes integrated people-centered eye care as care model of choice. Integrating eye care with the existing public health system makes services available, accessible, affordable, and sustainable. Being from the community, Accredited Social Health Activists(ASHAs) are better suited to improve people’s eye health-seeking behavior. Objectives: This study aims to assess the eye care-seeking behavior of community and to understand their response toward the approach of integrated vision centers (VC) with ASHA involvement. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in South Delhi district where integrated VC were functional for more than a year. These centers were supervised by medical officer in?charge, under whom ophthalmic assistants, ASHAs, auxiliary nurse midwives, and pharmacist work. ASHAs were trained in community-based primary eye care. The community survey was conducted on eye health-seeking behavior and utilization of VC services. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Results: Out of 1571 study participants, 998 reported any ophthalmic illness in family in the past 6 months as against 1302 who reported nonophthalmic illness in family. The majority (1461, 90%) were aware about integrated VC and half of them (748, 51.2%) visited it. Of them, 64.2% were motivated through ASHAs. ASHAs spread awareness about eye diseases, eye treatment facility, and referred patients from the community. The majority (93%) were happy with the integrated VC and 87.8% were happy with ASHAs. Conclusion: Integrated VC with ASHA engagement could pave the way for universal eye health. Understanding people’s needs and engaging community would increase the demand for eye care.
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Background: COVID 19 pandemic created immense mental & physical agony among human beings worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of young adults and the elderly, during the lock-down phase of COVID-19. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted among 227 healthy adults in Bhubaneswar, capital of Odisha. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire pertaining to the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of participants. Results: During the lockdown, around two-thirds (65.4%) of the participants reported feeling helpless. The elderly felt more helpless than the young adults. One-third (73, 32.6%) of the participants experienced health issues during the lockdown period. The majority of the study participants (83.8%) mentioned that their family members shared tasks during lockdown which was a very positive sign observed in this study. Faith in God for the elderly and family support for the young adults made them mentally stronger. Conclusion: Managing pandemic needs a multipronged approach. But focusing on psychosocial health will prevent future unseen mental health pandemics and improve the resilience of mankind.
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Resumen Introducción: se busca cuantificar los retornos de la inversión asociados a una intervención en el sistema público de salud de un municipio de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, consistente en el fortalecimiento de la estrategia denominada Eliminación de la Transmisión Maternoinfantil de la Infección por VIH, Sífilis, enfermedad de Chagas Congénita e Infección Perinatal por Hepatitis B (ETMI-PLUS). Metodología: el estudio (cuantitativo) se basa en la metodología de Retorno Social de la Inversión (RSI). Se establecieron definiciones ad-hoc para la medición de los retornos sobre la base de los datos disponibles provenientes de diversas fuentes: información primaria de la Secretaría de Salud del MAB; tasas de transmisión congénita de cada enfermedad notificados al Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia de Salud; presupuestos detallados de los recursos asignados al proyecto por parte de la Fundación Mundo Sano y costos de tratamientos e insumos de nomencladores oficiales. Resultados: por cada peso invertido para reforzar la ETMI-PLUS en el MAB, se obtuvo un retorno de casi 4 pesos, gracias a las mejoras en la eliminación vertical de las cuatro enfermedades y al descenso de las complicaciones cardiacas en las mujeres embarazadas diagnosticadas con chagas y tratadas oportunamente. Conclusiones: estos resultados sugieren la existencia de una relación retorno-inversión favorable, analizada bajo una perspectiva conservadora, ya que, se incluyen exclusivamente los ahorros para el sistema de salud y se excluyen otras dimensiones de los retornos vinculadas con las mejoras en los resultados alcanzados.
Abstract Introduction: we seek to quantify the returns on investment associated with an intervention in the public health system of a Municipality of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This intervention consists of strengthening the strategy for the Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Infection, Syphilis, Congenital Chagas Disease and Perinatal Hepatitis B Infection, a strategy called ETMI-PLUS. Methodology: the study (quantitative) is based on the Social Return on Investment (RSI) methodology. Ad-hoc definitions are established for the measurement of returns based on the information available from various sources: primary information from the Ministry of Health of the MAB; rates of congenital transmission of each disease reported to the National Health Surveillance System; detailed budgets of the resources assigned to the project by Fundación Mundo Sano and costs of treatments and supplies from official nomenclators. Results: for each argentinean peso invested in strengthening the ETMI-PLUS in the MAB, a return of almost 4 pesos would have been obtained thanks to the improvements in the vertical elimination of the 4 diseases and the reduction of cardiac complications in pregnant women.Conclusions: these results suggest the existence of a return / investment relationship favorable to the intervention, analyzed under a conservative analysis since savings for the health system are exclusively included and other dimensions of returns associated with improvements in results are excluded.
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Humans , Syphilis/prevention & control , HIV , Chagas Disease/prevention & control , Hepatitis B/prevention & control , Argentina , Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical/prevention & controlABSTRACT
Background: Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) is the grass root level worker and hence plays a prime role in making primary healthcare accessible to rural areas. She creates awareness on health and persuading the community toward local health planning and hence plays major role in increasing utilization of health services. The knowledge of the people about the availability of ASHA in their area and about the activities performed by her also play important role in utilization of services given by ASHA. Hence, keeping this in view the present study was conducted. Aim and Objectives: (1) The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge of the rural women about the availability of ASHA in their area and (2) to assess the knowledge of the rural women about the activities performed by ASHA. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in rural field practice area of Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab. The study was a cross-sectional type and the adult decision maker female of the family was interviewed using a pre-designed and semi-structured pro forma after approval from Institutional Ethics committee. A total of 1521 females were interviewed. Results: The present study revealed that majority (52.3%) of the respondents were in the age group of 24–45 years, 41.7% illiterate and 54.6% in the upper lower class. It was found that 45.8% respondents were visited by ASHA and out of these, majority of the respondents (78.2%) were visited for Maternal and child health services followed by health awareness (20.7%) and minor illnesses (9.9%). Conclusion: The visits by ASHA were irregular and majority of the respondents were visited by ASHA for maternal and child health services in all the three villages and hence knowledge regarding these activities was seen to be more among the respondents. However, overall less knowledge was seen among the villagers about other activities being performed by ASHA worker.
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Objective: We aimed to identify key barriers to Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) promotion and infant diarrhea prevention services delivered by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in rural India. Methods: A case-study was conducted across nine tribal villages in Banswara district (Rajasthan), where in-depth observational and qualitative data was collected from frontline health workers and infant caregivers. Results: ASHAs’ prioritization of their incentive-based link-worker tasks over their health activist roles, limited community mobilization, and lack of monitoring of such activities hindered the delivery of WASH promotion and infant diarrhea prevention services. Caregivers’ lack of trust in ASHA’s health knowledge and preference for private providers and traditional healers also hindered the uptake of ASHA’s health promotion services. Conclusions: Strengthening ASHAs’ health activism roles and building trust on frontline health workers’ knowledge among tribal communities will be the key to address the determinants of child malnutrition and stunting and accelerate progress towards the national development agenda.
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Purpose: Community volunteers like Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) could be utilized for linking community and eye care services. Research is needed to effectively utilize them. This study was to assess whether ASHAs could imbibe new knowledge in eye care and conduct vision screening. Methods: Settings and Design: A pre?post?intervention study in South Delhi Integrated Vision Centres. It was conducted from January 2016 to March 2017. One day of conceptual training followed by hands?on training in vision screening was imparted to ASHAs. The knowledge was assessed thrice: before, immediately after, and following 1 year after training. The vision screening skill was assessed twice. Descriptive analysis using percentages, mean and standard deviations. Paired t?test was used for assessing the change in scores. Results: A total of 102 ASHAs were recruited. A significant increase in the knowledge score of ASHAs before (14.96) and after training (25.38) (P < 0.001) was noted. The knowledge score was sustained at 1 year (21.75). The satisfactory skill of vision screening was seen in 88 (86.3%) ASHAs after training, while 79 (77.5%) ASHAs still retained it after 1 year. Conclusion: The potential to involve ASHAs in community?based frontline eye care activities: awareness generation of eye diseases, identification of referrable conditions, and facilitating individuals to seek eye care facilities. This study informs about the duration, frequency, and content of the training. It also provides evidence on the improvement and sustainability of eye care knowledge and skills by ASHAs after conceptual and hands?on training
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Resumen La obesidad es un factor de riesgo para diferentes enfermedades crónicas y está asociada a factores genéticos, ambientales y sociales. Objetivo: analizar la asociación entre los determinantes sociales de la salud y la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad en mujeres urbanas, según nivel socioeconómico. Métodos: este estudio de corte transversal se realizó un enfoque mixto. Para el componente cuantitativo se realizan entrevistas estructuradas a una muestra de mujeres de 25 a 45 años (n=137), representativa de dos cantones urbanos en Costa Rica. Para el componente cualitativo se realizan entrevistas semiestructuradas a una muestra de 13 actores institucionales de los mismos cantones. Resultados: existen desigualdades en la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, con una mayor afectación en la población de bajo nivel socioeconómico. La inseguridad ciudadana, el nivel socioeconómico y la sobrepoblación son obstáculos para el desarrollo de prácticas saludables. Existe una asociación significativa inversa entre la actividad física regular y el sobrepeso y obesidad (OR=0,35, p=0,03). Conclusiones: estos resultados son un insumo para realizar acciones que promuevan equidad, especialmente en poblaciones que no cuenten con los recursos para llevar una vida saludable.
Abstract Obesity is a risk factor for different chronic diseases and is associated with genetic, environmental and social factors. Objective: To analyze the association between the social determinants of health and the prevalence of overweight and obesity in urban women, according to their socioeconomic status. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a mixed approach. For the quantitative component, structured interviews were conducted with a sample of women aged 25-45 years (n=137), representative of two urban cantons in Costa Rica. For the qualitative component, semi-structured interviews were conducted with a sample of 13 institutional actors of the same cantons. Results: There are inequalities in the prevalence of overweight and obesity, with a greater impact on the population with a low socioeconomic status. Citizen insecurity, socioeconomic status and overpopulation are obstacles to the development of healthy practices. There is a significant inverse association between regular physical activity and overweight and obesity (OR = 0.35, p = 0.03). Conclusions: These results are an input to carry out actions that promote equity, especially in populations that do not have resources for a healthy lifestyle.
Resumo A obesidade é um fator de risco para diferentes doenças crónicas e está associada a fatores genéticos, ambientais e sociais. Objetivo: analisar a associação entre os determinantes sociais da saúde e a prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade em mulheres urbanas, segundo nível socioeconômico. Métodos: este estudo de corte transversal foi feito com um enfoque misto. Para o componente quantitativo foram feitas entrevistas estruturadas a uma amostra de mulheres de 25 a 45 anos (n=137), representativa de dois municípios urbanos em Costa Rica. Para o componente qualitativo se fizeram entrevistas semiestruturadas a uma amostra de 13 atores institucionais dos mesmos municípios. Resultados: existem desigualdades na prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade, com uma maior afetação na população de baixo nível socioeconômico. A insegurança cidadã, o nível socioeconômico e a sobre população são obstáculos para o desenvolvimento de práticas saudáveis. Existe uma associação significativa inversa entre a atividade física regular e o sobrepeso e obesidade (OR=0,35, p=0,03). Conclusões: estes resultados são um insumo para realizar ações que promovem equidade, especialmente em populações que não contem com os recursos para levar uma vida saudável.
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Context: Early childhood caries is one of the most widespread diseases affecting children in urban and rural India. Community health workers can bring about a quantum of change in improving the oral health in children. Aims: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of oral health training imparted to Anganwadi and accredited social health activist (ASHA) workers on improving the oral hygiene of 148 children aged 1–6 years. Settings and Design: The preintervention followed by oral health training and postintervention assessment were done at three Anganwadi and ASHA centers of Rajasthan. Methodology: The preintervention data included Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth/decayed, extracted, and filled teeth, oral hygiene indices (Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified [OHI-S] and Oral Hygiene Index Simplified-Modified [OHIS-M]), plaque index, and caries activity using Oratest. The oral health training consisted of PowerPoint presentations, video presentations, live demonstrations on brushing technique, rinsing, plaque disclosure, and flossing technique. They were enlightened on deleterious oral habits, emergency protocol on trauma, etc. The postintervention data included outcome measures consisting of oral hygiene indices (OHI-S and OHIS-M), plaque index, and Oratest after 2 months to evaluate the impact of training. Statistical Analysis used: The data were analyzed using Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, independent t-test, paired t-test, and one-way analysis of variance test. Results: There was a significant improvement in toothbrushing practices and rinsing (P < 0.05). There was a significant difference in debris index, calculus index, OHI-S/OHIS-M, plaque index, and Oratest after intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Empowering Anganwadi and ASHA workers can be a feasible approach in India, where oral health is not a priority in primary health care as yet.
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Resumen El propósito de este artículo es analizar la exposición a plaguicidas y cuidados de la salud, en el contexto de las prácticas productivas y reproductivas de la vida cotidiana de horticultores del Cinturón Verde de Córdoba (CVCC), Argentina, desde los dominios individual, particular y general como marco comprensivo de los procesos de determinación de salud. Se implementó un estudio analítico explicativo que incluyó el uso de metodologías mixtas entre 2013 y 2017. Se efectuó un análisis de triangulación de resultados provenientes de las vertientes cuantitativas y cualitativas. Se observó que el Modelo Productivo Agrícola Dominante determina el deterioro de las condiciones productivas y la exposición a plaguicidas de la población hortícola del CVCC. Los deficientes sistemas de regulación del uso de la tierra, débil legislación y control acorde al contexto, por parte del Estado, inciden en la vida cotidiana y obturan las prácticas individuales protectoras de la salud de los horticultores.
Abstract This article aims to analyze health care and exposure to pesticides within the context of productive and reproductive practices or the everyday life of horticulturists in the Green Belt of the City of Cordoba (GBCC), Argentina, from the individual, particular and general domains as the comprehensive framework of health determining processes. An explanatory analytical study was implemented which included the use of mixed methodologies between 2013 and 2017. A triangulation analysis was carried out of the results of the quantitative and qualitative aspects. It was observed that the dominant agricultural productive model has determined the deterioration of the productive conditions and exposure to pesticides of the horticultural population of the GBCC. Deficient systems for regulating land use, weak legislation and control from the State in accordance with the context impact on everyday life and block the horticulturists' individual health protection practices.
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Humans , Pesticides/analysis , Pesticides/toxicity , Argentina , Cities , Delivery of Health Care , HorticultureABSTRACT
Resumen El artículo analiza críticamente las tres aproximaciones teóricas contemporáneas más importantes en el abordaje del binomio salud-migración: el enfoque de determinantes sociales de la Organización Mundial de la Salud; los estudios sobre transnacionalismo y salud; y las propuestas sobre vulnerabilidad estructural. Se exponen las ideas centrales que les caracterizan y se presentan las principales críticas realizadas. Dado que la mayor parte de la literatura actual está siendo publicada en inglés, el artículo acerca de manera sintética algunas de las principales contribuciones en la materia al público hispanohablante, siendo el primer trabajo de este tipo que incluye la aproximación de la vulnerabilidad estructural. El análisis se apoyó en el software CAQDAS Nvivo, utilizando análisis de contenido sumariante, estructurante y explicativo. El trabajo enfatiza la importancia de los procesos de determinación estructural de la salud de los migrantes, y concluye abogando por un análisis de las convenciones científicas presentes en las perspectivas teóricas, en tanto estas tienen un impacto concreto en la salud de los migrantes, como fundamentos de políticas y como materia prima para el sentido común.
Abstract This article critically analyzes the three major contemporary theoretical approaches in addressing health and migration: the social determinants of health approach of the World Health Organization; studies on transnationalism and health; and current proposals on structural vulnerability. To this end, the core ideas that characterize each of these approaches and the main criticisms made are presented. Given that most of the current literature is being published in English, this article summarizes some of the main contributions in the field for the Spanish-speaking public, constituting the first work of this type to include the structural vulnerability approach. The analysis was carried out with CAQDAS Nvivo, using summarizing, structuring, and explanatory content analysis. The article emphasizes the importance of the processes of structural determination of the health of migrants and concludes by advocating an analysis of the scientific conventions present in the theoretical perspectives, insofar as these have a concrete impact on the health of migrants, as policy's foundations and as raw material for common sense.
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Humans , Male , Female , Social Medicine , Emigration and Immigration , Health Vulnerability , Human Migration , Social Determinants of HealthABSTRACT
Introdução: A insegurança alimentar (IA) envolve dimensões psicológicas e manifestações físicas que comprometem e colocam a saúde das pessoas em risco. Objetivo: A pesquisa objetivou caracterizar os fatores determinantes da IA em domicílios de Lagarto, Sergipe. Método: Trata-se de estudo do tipo transversal conduzido entre agosto de 2018 e julho de 2019 com 94 domicílios acompanhados pelas Equipes de Saúde da Família de três Unidades Básicas de Saúde. Para isso, foram aplicados a Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar e um questionário socioeconômico estruturado, que foram analisados por meio do SPSS 20.0 através de medidas descritivas e de tendência central, além do teste de normalidade de Shapiro-Wilk e do coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Resultado: Verificou-se que 27,60% dos domicílios estavam em segurança alimentar (SA), 51,10% em insegurança alimentar (IA) leve, 12,80% em IA média, e 8,50% em IA grave. Houve associação significativa do sexo, escolaridade do chefe da família, ganhos totais estratificados por salário-mínimo com as características demográficas e de trabalho do chefe de família com a situação de SA. Conclusão: A prevalência de insegurança alimentar (IA) nos domicílios analisados se mostrou maior que a média nacional, e a renda familiar confirmou ser o maior determinante das experiências de IA vivenciadas pelas famílias, além das características dos chefes da família, como sexo e escolaridade e das baixas classes econômicas.
Introduction: Food Insecurity (FI) encompasses psychological aspects and physical manifestations that impairs and places the health of individuals at risk. Objective: The research aimed to characterize the determining factors of FI in households of Lagarto, Sergipe. Method: A cross-sectional study carried out between August 2018 and July 2019 with 94 households, accompanied by the Family Health Teams of three Primary Healthcare Units. For this purpose, the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale (Escala Brasileira de Insegurança Alimentar - EBIA) was used, and a structured socio-economic questionnaire, the results of which were analyzed using the SPSS 20.0, through descriptive measures and central trend, as well as the Shapiro-Wilk test for normality and the Spearman coefficient of correlation. Results: It was verified that 27.60% of the households had food security (FS), 51.10% with light food insecurity (FI), 12.80% average FI, and 8.50% severe FS. There was a significant association between gender, schooling level of the head of the family, total earnings stratified by minimum-wage with the demographical characteristics and the occupation of the head of the family with the FI situation. Conclusion: The prevalence of food insecurity (FI) in the domiciles under analysis was demonstrated to be higher than the national average, and family income being the major determinant of the FI experienced by the families, as well as the characteristics of the heads of the families, such as gender and schooling levels and of low economic classes.
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Humans , Primary Health Care , Socioeconomic Factors , Prevalence , Social Determinants of Health , Food Supply , Food Insecurity , Brazil , Family Health , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Resumen Introducción. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar si existen inequidades de esperanza de vida en Costa Rica, en función de la provincia de nacimiento y el sexo, entre 2013 y 2017. Se valora el rol de las muertes violentas (homicidios y accidentes de tránsito) en dichas inequidades. Metodología. Se calcularon la esperanza de vida bruta y teórica (sin las muertes violentas) entre 2013 y 2017 a partir de dos padrones electorales, del registro de nacimientos y del registro de defunciones. La población estudiada sumó más de 4 millones de personas y más de 93 000 defunciones durante el período de estudio. Resultados. Existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas de esperanza de vida, según la provincia de nacimiento en Costa Rica. La mayor diferencia fue hallada en los hombres al comparar la provincia de Limón (76.1 años) versus el resto de las provincias del país (entre 77.6 años en San José y 78.7 en Alajuela). Las muertes violentas permiten explicar parcialmente esta diferencia, sin embargo la asociación continúa siendo significativa una vez que se toma este factor en cuenta en el modelo. Para las mujeres, los resultados son relativamente similares en las siete provincias, con un mínimo de 82.6 años en Puntarenas y San José, y un máximo de 83.2 en Alajuela. Conclusión. Las inequidades de esperanza de vida según la provincia de nacimiento existen en Costa Rica, pero se concentran sobre todo en los hombres que nacieron en la provincia de Limón. La ausencia de relación clara entre el desarrollo de la provincia y la esperanza de vida, en particular en las mujeres, es interesante y merece mayor investigación.
Abstract Introduction. The objective of this study is to determine the existence of life expectancy inequities depending on the province of birth in Costa Rica, according to sex, between 2013 and 2017. The role of violent deaths (homicide and traffic accidents) in these inequities is disentangled. Methods. The gross and theoretical life expectancy (without violent deaths) between 2013 and 2017 is calculated from two Electoral rolls, the Birth Registry and the Death Registry. The sample size is superior to 4 million and more than 93,000 people died during the study period. Results. There are statistically significant differences in life expectancy, according to the province of birth in Costa Rica. The greatest difference in life expectancy was found when comparing the province of Limón (76.1 years) versus the rest of the provinces of the country in men (between 77.6 years in San José and 78.7 in Alajuela). The homicide rate and mortality due to traffic accidents partially explain this difference, but the association is still significant. For women, despite being significantly different, life expectancies are similar in the seven provinces, with a minimum of 82.6 years in Puntarenas and San José, and a maximum of 83.2 in Alajuela. Conclusion. The inequities of life expectancy according to the province of birth exist in Costa Rica, but are concentrated in men who born in the province of Limón. The absence of a clear relation between province's wealth and life expectancy, particularly in women, is surprising and deserves more research.
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Humans , Demography , Life Expectancy at Birth , Health Inequities , Costa RicaABSTRACT
Background: One of the key components of national rural health mission was to create a band of female health volunteers, appropriately named “accredited social health activist” (ASHA) in each village within the identified States to act as a bridge between the rural people and health services outlets. They act as health activists in community who will create awareness on health and its determinants, counsel mothers on key healthy behaviors and mobilize the community towards local health planning and increased utilization and accountability of the existing health services. Objectives of the study was to describe the socio-demographic profile of ASHAs working in Vijayapur district and to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, practice of ASHAs towards the maternal care.Methods: A cross-sectional study on 617 ASHAs of Vijayapur district. A pre-designed, semi- structured questionnaire was prepared in English and the interview was conducted in Kannada by explaining them questions one by one.Results: Out of 617 ASHAs interviewed, 427 (69.2%) of them told a pregnant woman should have antenatal care (ANC) visits and 413 (65.3%) ASHAs opined that a minimum of four ANC visits are required. While 542 (87.2%) ASHAs told that they should accompany pregnant woman transport to health centre during labour pains and 570 (92.8%) told that they should stay with the pregnant lady until her delivery is over. Also, it was found that knowledge of ASHAs regarding maternal care was significantly associated with age and duration of service of ASHAs.Conclusions: On the whole, knowledge of ASHAs about care during pregnancy and care of new-born was cons
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Background: The accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a link between community and health systems, so her services are very crucial for attainting universal health coverage. Comprehensive understanding of the demotivating factors, affecting the work efficacy of ASHA workers in the tribal areas, will not only help us in framing new ideas for providing them a positive work environment but also in retaining these health providers in their current job and increase their productivity and efficiency. Objectives: The study aims to find out the challenges and demotivating factors that ASHA workers face while implementing their responsibilities in tribal areas and frame recommendations based on study findings. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study conducted in a tribal area falling within the scope of a primary health care (PHC) center affiliated to a medical college. A semi-structured interview schedule was utilized to interview trained ASHA workers to understand the practical in-field challenges while implementing duties. Results: About 63% of ASHA workers were satisfied working in the tribal area. However, the major causes of de-motivation were community resistance (71.7%), less/irregular incentives (69.5%), transportation problems (52.2%), workload and stress (56.5%), and lack of training (23.9%). Family support and cooperation by auxiliary nurse midwife/multipurpose worker and other health-care staff in referral units were satisfactory for ASHAs in tribal areas. Conclusion: Most of the ASHA workers of the tribal area were satisfied with their job responsibilities, but timely activity-based incentives for the ASHA workers and regularity in their monthly salary and more community awareness about ASHA can motivate ASHA workers and increase their efficiency in providing PHC.
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Background: Diabetes epidemic is an evolving phenomenon in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Most African governments are showing strong desire to reversing the current trend. However, information on the perception and readiness of rural and suburban community dwellers towards managing this disease need to be gathered.Methods: This was mixed methods including descriptive observational study and survey regarding establishment of a diabetic network in the rural and suburban localities. Quantitative screening data were collected to assess prevalence of diabetes or prediabetes, as well as investigate the perceptions of diabetic and non-diabetic residents. Establishment of diabetes register was initiated. 180 complete questionnaires were included for analysis, though 199 consented to participate. In the qualitative phase of the research, a convenience sampling questionnaire and focus group discussion on their perception about diabetes association or network. Their perceived response and opinions were then documented.Results: Among the participants, approximately 12% prevalence of diabetes and 10% prediabetes were observed. 19/25 cases of diabetes were entered in the register. Over 43% of the population never heard about diabetes association/network, but 72% of the diabetes cohort are willing to join diabetes network. A greater fraction of the suburban patients seems more aware, but willingness to accept diabetes is higher in the rural community.Conclusions: Most of the persons living with diabetes, and their relatives, are willingly to join diabetes network as well as encourage such organisation in their communities. Given the level of unawareness, there is need to establish diabetic association and advance the benefits.
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Purpose: The effectiveness of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) with and without monetary incentive in uptake of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening at community health center (CHC) was compared in South Gujarat, India. Methods: In this non-randomized controlled trial, ASHAs were incentivized to refer people with diabetes mellitus (PwDM) from their respective villages for DR screening after people were sensitized to DM and DR. The minimum sample size was 63 people in each arm. Results: Of 162, 50.6% were females, 80.2% were literate, 56.2% were >50 years, 54.3% had increased random blood sugar (RBS), and 59.9% had diabetes for 5 years. The percentage of screening was significantly higher [relative risk (RR) = 4.37, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.79, 6.84] in ASHA incentive group and health education (HE) group (RR = 3.67, 95% CI 2.35, 5.75) compared with baseline. Providing incentive to ASHAs was not found to be of extra advantage (RR = 1.19, 95% CI 0.89, 1.57). The likelihood of uptake of screening was higher among uncontrolled PwDM, poor literacy, and higher duration of diabetes in incentive phase (P < 0.001) compared with HE. The results show that age (P = 0.017), education (P = 0.015) and level of RBS (P = 0.001) of those referred were significantly associated with incentives to ASHAs. Conclusion: ASHAs can be used effectively to refer known PwDM for DR screening especially when DR screening program is introduced in population with low awareness and poor accessibility. When incentives are planned, additional burden on resources should be kept in mind before adapting this model of care.