scholarly journals Exhibiting Good Health: Public Health Exhibitions in London, 1948–71

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Mold
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Post War ◽  
The 1960S

This article examines the changing nature of public health services and their relationship with the public in post-war Britain by an analysis of the exhibitions mounted by Medical Officers of Health (MOsH) in London. Focusing on the period 1948–71, the article explores a time when public health practice, and the problems it faced, were in flux. A decline in infectious disease and an increase in chronic conditions linked to lifestyle required a new role for public health services. Exhibitions were one of several methods that MOsH used to inform the public about dangers to their health, but also to persuade them to change their behaviour. The exhibition, though, offers a unique insight into the relationship between public health authorities and the public, as exhibitions brought MOsH into direct contact with people. It is suggested that in the MOsH exhibitions we can find signs of a new relationship between public health practitioners and the public. Whilst elements of the pre-war, often moralistic ideology of public health services could still be detected, there is also evidence of a more nuanced, responsive dynamic between practitioners and the people. By the end of the 1960s, ‘the public’ was increasingly being thought of as a collection of ‘publics’, including individuals, target groups and vocal respondents.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of physiotherapy utilization among adults and elderly

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 662-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Vinholes Siqueira ◽  
Luiz Augusto Facchini ◽  
Pedro Curi Hallal
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Elderly Subjects ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Primary Sample ◽  
Public Health Authorities

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of physiotherapy utilization and to explore the variables associated to its utilization. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study, including 3,100 subjects aged 20 years or more living in the urban area of Pelotas, southern Brazil, was carried out. The sample was selected following a multiple-stage protocol; the census tracts delimited by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) were the primary sample units. Following descriptive and crude analyses, Poisson regression models taking the clustering of the sample into account were carried out. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a standardized and pre-tested questionnaire. RESULTS: The lifetime utilization of physiotherapy was 30.2%; and physiotherapy utilization in the 12 months prior to the interview was reported by 4.9%. Women, elderly subjects, and those from higher socioeconomic levels were more likely to use physiotherapy. Restricting analysis to subjects who attended physiotherapy, 66% used public health services, 25% used insurance health services and 9% had private sessions. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first population-based study on physiotherapy utilization carried out in Brazil. Utilization of physio therapy was lower than reported in both developed and developing countries. The study findings might help public health authorities to organize healthcare service in terms of this important demand.

The Public Health Specialist and Access to Public Health Advice

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
pp. 719-728
Author(s):  
Nadia Jane Inglis ◽  
Neeraj Malhotra ◽  
Ellie Hothersall ◽  
Tom Fowler
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Revolving Door ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Health Specialist ◽  
The Uk

Public health specialists can be described as leaders of the ‘upstream health workforce’, concerned with preventing unnecessary and ‘revolving door’ contact with health services. Achieving this requires working to promote good health, improve health services and protect populations from infectious disease and environmental risks. Public health work is based upon the recognition that populations are complex constructions of groups of individuals, who may or may not seek help for health problems or be able effectively to take action to improve their own health. This article will define key areas of public health practice giving specific examples of the role of the public health specialist in the UK, as well as how and why primary care professionals might access specialist advice. The examples demonstrate the great potential for improving population health through the complementary efforts of primary care and public health professionals.

scholarly journals The therapeutic journey of families of children with respiratory diseases in the public health service

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 453-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira ◽  
Neusa Collet ◽  
Débora Falleiros de Mello ◽  
Regina Aparecida Garcia de Lima
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
The Public ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Therapeutic Encounters ◽  
Access To Medical Care

This study's purpose was to identify the therapeutic journey of families seeking health care for their children with respiratory diseases. This qualitative study had the participation of parents of children younger than five years old who were hospitalized with respiratory diseases. Path mapping was used as an instrument to collect data, which was analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings indicate that families sought the health services as soon as they perceived symptoms and had access to medical care, however such care was not decisive in resolving their health issues. Even though the families returned to the service at least another three times, the children had to be hospitalized. The attributes of primary health care were not observed in the public health services, while therapeutic encounters had no practical success.

The Public Health Police

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Hoppe
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Departments ◽  
Adherence To Treatment ◽  
The Public ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Public Health Authorities ◽  
Local Health Authorities

As the HIV epidemic wore on in the 2000s, public health authorities became enamored with the idea of “ending AIDS.” That is, if they could just get HIV-positive people to take their pills and stop infecting other people. Health departments began to track HIV-positive clients more closely, aiming to control their behavior and ensure their adherence to treatment regimens. This chapter explores how local health authorities ensure that HIV-positive clients behave in a manner officials deem responsible—and how they catch and punish those who do not. While the state maintains that the work of local health officials is done solely in the interests of promoting public health, their efforts to control HIV-positive clients reveal that they are also engaged in policing and law enforcement.

Developing High Quality Public Health Services Across the Union That Are Equally Accessible to All

2018 ◽  
pp. 1924-1947
Author(s):  
Androutsou Lorena ◽  
Androutsou Foulvia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Member State ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Public ◽  
European Health

Health systems are facing greater demands and challenges. Access to all with high-quality standards has been a key challenge for the European health systems, however, they are engaged to take care of the rights of those in need. This article aims to identify public health areas and values. It offers many opportunities to help policy and decision makers to write “policy briefs” and to clearly outline the rationale for action. It will pursuit to enhance local capacities and skills to plan, implement, evaluate and sustain system improvements. There is a need both at Member State and European levels to support the public health services to shape the future of health and healthcare.

scholarly journals Using the Essential Public Health Services as Strategic Leverage to Strengthen the Public Health Response to Diabetes

2004 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn W. Satterfield ◽  
Dara Murphy ◽  
Joyce D.K. Essien ◽  
Gwen Hosey ◽  
Melissa Stankus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Public Health Response ◽  
The Public ◽  
Essential Public Health Services ◽  
Health Response

Vasectomy within the public health services in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.M. Marchi ◽  
A.T. De Alvarenga ◽  
M.J.D. Osis ◽  
H.M. De Aguiar Godoy ◽  
M.F. Simões e Silva Domeni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
The Public
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