Book Reviews : THE INTRODUCTION OF A MENTAL HEALTH COMPONENT INTO PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Geneva: World Health Organisation, 1990 Pp. 59. Pb. Sw.Fr. 11. 50 ISBN 9-241561-36-X

1991 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-301
Author(s):  
M.A. Cormack
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Primary Health

scholarly journals Preface

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Job FM Metsemakers ◽  
Mora Claramita
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Sustainable Health

On 25-26 October 2018, the World Health Organisation hosted a Global Conference, in Astana, Kazakhstan. This conference, 40 years after the Alma Ata declaration of Health for All, refocused again on the commitment of governments to Primary Health Care (PHC), in order to ensure that everyone, everywhere, is able to enjoy the highest, possible, attainable standard of health.The Astana Declaration on Health for All has a long list of commitments and goals which can serve as guidance for governments to plan their health policy. Primary Health Care is described as the cornerstone of a sustainable health system for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. The WHO and governments are convinced that strengthening PHC is the most inclusive, effective and efficient approach to enhance people’s physical and mental health.

scholarly journals COVID 19 – An Environmental Pandemic!

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAYDIP DATTA
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Protection Agency ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Environment Experiment

Corona Virus – A Spasmo-demic (Non dictionary term) ! . Spasmodic + Epidemic – used here. Spasmodic w.r.t our environment. A critical Virological pathogen throughout theWorld is destroying the environmental sustainability increasing the Death rate every Day . The COVID19 is the latest model is one of the greatest headache to World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , Environmental Protection agency ( EPA ) .DATTA, J. (2020, April 7). PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PEACE : ANOTHER WAY OF SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT ( Experiment Finding )-Addendum for Covid 19. Retrieved from osf.io/bjgz9 MLA DATTA, JAYDIP. "PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PEACE : ANOTHER WAY OF SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT ( Experiment Finding )-Addendum for Covid 19." OSF Preprints, 7 Apr. 2020. Web. Chicago DATTA, JAYDIP. 2020. "PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PEACE : ANOTHER WAY OF SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT ( Experiment Finding )-Addendum for Covid 19." OSF Preprints. April 7. osf.io/bjgz9. Get more citations Enter citation style (e.g., "APA") OSF Explore (https://osf.io/explore/activity/) Contact (mailto:[email protected])

scholarly journals Determinants of access to primary health care for the elderly in the province of Essaouira

2021 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 02021
Author(s):  
Hicham Mejdouli ◽  
Abdellatif Baali ◽  
Hakima Amor ◽  
Nadia Ouzennou
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
World Health ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health

Morocco is experiencing demographic and epidemiological changes marked by an increase in the proportion of elderly people accompanied by a growing prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities, thus leading to an increase in the demand for health care. the Moroccan health system therefore faces the challenge of meeting the specific needs of older populations in terms of access to and use of health care services. To achieve this, the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a community-based approach, based on primary health care facilities (PHCFs), to the provision of services for older people. This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study based on a quantitative approach. The survey was carried out via a questionnaire intended for a sample of 739 people aged 60 years and over attending the ESSPs in the province of Essaouira between January and February of the year 2020. Our study has allowed us to understand the determinants related to the use of PHC by the elderly in the province of Essaouira. These determinants concern the characteristics of the elderly as well as the organisational and institutional aspects of the care offer. The bivariate analysis of the results showed a statistically significant association between the use of PHC by the elderly and the area of residence, gender, level of education, distance travelled to health facilities, quality of reception, and availability of medicines. Policymakers are called upon to consider the determinants of the use of PHC in order to better address the health needs of older people, and also to respond to WHO guidance in this area.

scholarly journals Thoughts on barriers and enablers for incorporating ordinary theorising into the community participation in health debate

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin MacDougall
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Environmental Model ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Approach

The primary health care approach (World Health Organisation 1978) nominates community participation as one of its underpinning principles. Similarly, a socio-environmental model of health promotion encourages people to participate in health development and foster collective action for health (Labonte 1992). People can only participate fully in decisions about research, services and programs that influence their health if their voices are heard and taken into account.

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PEACE : ANOTHER WAY OF SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT ( Experiment Finding )- Addendum for Covid 19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAYDIP DATTA
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Toxic Metal ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Primary Health

Corona Virus – A Spasmo-demic (Non dictionary term) ! . Spasmodic + Epidemic – used here. Spasmodic w.r.t our environment. A critical Virological pathogen throughout the World is destroying the environmental sustainability increasing the Death rate every Day . The COVID19 is the latest model is one of the greatest headache to World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , Environmental Protection agency ( EPA ) . we are all aware that Covid19 becoming a pandemic issue throughout the Globe . For Rural , Uneducated people should know better the symptoms of Covid19 !! to prevent the spreading of the Virus as well as lethal rate . So Rural people should be very careful that As the symptoms . High Fever ( 102 deg F ) , Persistant Cough , Breathing Trouble & Shore Throat . Personnel Protective Equipments like Nose Mask , Hand Golves etc . To prevent such viral epidemic they should immediate contact to Primary health Care Centre to Hospital for Infectious diseases.Experimental Findings mainly include the practical application of Primary Health Care in Rural Health CareRural Health Care awareness is much more useful to fight against Illiteracy, malnutrition due to Poverty, Snake bite, Intoxification due to toxic metal like Arsenic ( As ) in deep-tube well , Burns , Cuts & wounds & 44 Numbers of Essential Drugs ( ED ) & Community Medical service ( CMS ) .This is the main Experimental Findings of Primary health care / peace / & Environmental sustainability.

Disaster Management in Rural and Remote Primary Health Care: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 362-369
Author(s):  
Katie A. Willson ◽  
Gerard J. FitzGerald ◽  
David Lim
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Primary Health

AbstractObjective:This scoping review aims to map the roles of rural and remote primary health care professionals (PHCPs) during disasters.Introduction:Disasters can have catastrophic impacts on society and are broadly classified into natural events, man-made incidents, or a mixture of both. The PHCPs working in rural and remote communities face additional challenges when dealing with disasters and have significant roles during the Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PPRR) stages of disaster management.Methods:A Johanna Briggs Institute (JBI) scoping review methodology was utilized, and the search was conducted over seven electronic databases according to a priori protocol.Results:Forty-one papers were included and sixty-one roles were identified across the four stages of disaster management. The majority of disasters described within the literature were natural events and pandemics. Before a disaster occurs, PHCPs can build individual resilience through education. As recognized and respected leaders within their community, PHCPs are invaluable in assisting with disaster preparedness through being involved in organizations’ planning policies and contributing to natural disaster and pandemic surveillance. Key roles during the response stage include accommodating patient surge, triage, maintaining the health of the remaining population, instituting infection control, and ensuring a team-based approach to mental health care during the disaster. In the aftermath and recovery stage, rural and remote PHCPs provide long-term follow up, assisting patients in accessing post-disaster support including delivery of mental health care.Conclusion:Rural and remote PHCPs play significant roles within their community throughout the continuum of disaster management. As a consequence of their flexible scope of practice, PHCPs are well-placed to be involved during all stages of disaster, from building of community resilience and contributing to early alert of pandemics, to participating in the direct response when a disaster occurs and leading the way to recovery.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Ghanaian traditional health practitioners, primary health care workers, service users and caregivers regarding collaboration for mental health care

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Nyame ◽  
Edward Adiibokah ◽  
Yasmin Mohammed ◽  
Victor C. Doku ◽  
Caleb Othieno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Traditional Health ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Traditional Health Practitioners ◽  
Health Practitioners

Abstract Background In low- and middle-income countries, the paucity of conventional health services means that many people with mental health problems rely on traditional health practitioners (THPs). This paper examines the possibility of forging partnerships at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level in two geopolitical regions of Ghana, to maximize the benefits to both health systems. Methods The study was a qualitative cross-sectional survey. Eight (8) focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted between February and April 2014. The views of THPs, PHC providers, service users (i.e. patients) and their caregivers, on the perceived benefits, barriers and facilitators of forging partnerships were examined. A thematic framework approach was employed for analysis. Results The study revealed that underlying the widespread approval of forging partnerships, there were mutual undertones of suspicion. While PHC providers were mainly concerned that THPs may incur harms to service users (e.g., through delays in care pathways and human rights abuses), service users and their caregivers highlighted the failure of conventional medical care to meet their healthcare needs. There are practical challenges to these collaborations, including the lack of options to adequately deal with human rights issues such as some patients being chained and exposed to the vagaries of the weather at THPs. There is also the issue of the frequent shortage of psychotropic medication at PHCs. Conclusion Addressing these barriers could enhance partnerships. There is also a need to educate all providers, which should include sessions clarifying the potential value of such partnerships.

scholarly journals Social determinants of depression: association with age, gender and primary health care model

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
J China
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Care Physician ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Primary Health Care Physician

Abstract Background Depression is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. The social determinants of age, gender and access to a primary health care physician have been identified as significant determinants of variability in the prevalence of depression. This research evaluates the association between depression and these social determinants in the city of Almada, in Portugal. Methods This cross-sectional study reports the one-month prevalence (December, 2015) of depression and its association with age, gender and access to a primary health care doctor in Almada's primary health care population. Data was collected from the 'Information System of the Regional Health Administration' (SIARS) database. The diagnostic tools used for the identification of cases were the ICPC-2 codes 'P76: Depressive Disorder' and 'P03: Feeling Depressed'. An odds ratio was applied as an association measure. Results Regarding gender and age: women are more likely to develop depression than men (OR 3.21) and the age group of 40-64 years is more likely to develop depression compared with other age groups (OR 2.21). The odds of being affected by depression for patients with a permanent primary health care physician, compared with users without a permanent primary health care physician, are higher (OR 2.24). Conclusions The patterns of association of age and gender, uncovered in this dataset, are consistent with previously reported findings for other Western countries. The association between depression and the assignment of a permanent primary health care doctor is highly significant. This finding suggests the existence of a higher detection rate of depression in patients with a permanent doctor and adds weight to the need to implement health policies that guarantee a primary health care physician for each patient. Key messages The age and gender gap in depression calls for stronger public health and intersectoral strategies to promote and protect mental health, in community-based settings. Reducing barriers and enhancing access to high-quality primary medical care must be a cornerstone of mental health policies.

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