scholarly journals Burden, effectiveness and safety of influenza vaccines in elderly, paediatric and pregnant populations

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 251513551982648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheena G. Sullivan ◽  
Olivia H. Price ◽  
Annette K. Regan
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Antigenic Drift ◽  
Influenza Vaccines ◽  
World Health ◽  
Key Populations ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Vaccination is the most practical means available for preventing influenza. Influenza vaccines require frequent updates to keep pace with antigenic drift of the virus, and the effectiveness, and sometimes the safety, of the vaccine can therefore vary from season to season. Three key populations that the World Health Organization recommends should be prioritized for influenza vaccination are pregnant women, children younger than 5 years of age and the elderly. This review discusses the burden of influenza and the safety and effectiveness profile of influenza vaccines recommended for these groups.

scholarly journals Covid-19 and Pregnancy: An Overview

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (07) ◽  
pp. 420-426
Author(s):  
Pedro Castro ◽  
Ana Paula Matos ◽  
Heron Werner ◽  
Flávia Paiva Lopes ◽  
Gabriele Tonni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Present Review ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Health Organization

AbstractSince the World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus infection (COVID-19) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in January 2020, there have been many concerns about pregnant women and the possible effects of this emergency with catastrophic outcomes in many countries. Information on COVID-19 and pregnancy are scarce and spread throughout a few case series, with no more than 50 cases in total. The present review provides a brief analysis of COVID-19, pregnancy in the COVID-19 era, and the effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy.

scholarly journals Gambaran Kejadian Malaria Pada Ibu Hamil di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Boven Digoel Papua

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Halmina Ilyas ◽  
Serly Serly
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
District General Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Maternal Deaths ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health Organization

In malaria endemic areas, pregnant women are more susceptible to infection with malaria parasites than non-pregnant women. The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014 estimated that 10,000 maternal deaths each year were associated with malaria infection during pregnancy. The aim of the study was to describe the incidence of malaria in pregnant women at the Boven Digoel District General Hospital, Papua. Methods This research uses a descriptive type of research. Samples were taken as many as 92 pregnant women who were taken by accidental sampling. Collecting data by using a questionnaire sheet. Data analysis was carried out univariate and bivariate. The results showed that from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them suffered from anemia as many as 51 people (65.4%) and 27 people did not suffer from anemia (34.6%). For the incidence of abortion from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them did not experience an abortion as many as 62 people (79.5%) and 16 people had an abortion (20.5%). For the habit of being out of the house at night, from 78 pregnant women who were positive for malaria, most of them were always outside at night as many as 41 people (52.6%) and 37 people (47 people) were not out of the house at night. ,4%). The conclusion of this study, the description of the incidence of malaria in pregnant women mostly suffer from anemia, do not have abortions and are always outside the house at night. The advice that can be given is that malaria in pregnant women must be eradicated immediately so that the MCH program made by the government can be successful and the health of pregnant women can be maintained

scholarly journals The Effect of Anxiety Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic on Domestic Violence Against Pregnant Women

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-101
Author(s):  
Faezeh Ramezani ◽  
◽  
Forouzan Olfati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

In December 2019, cases of pneumonia were reported in China due to a new coronavirus. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced this disease as a pandemic, provoked global anxiety.

scholarly journals The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Framework: A viable procurement option for developing states?

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 227-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Eccleston-Turner
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccine ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Pandemic Influenza ◽  
Influenza Vaccines ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

In this article, I argue that the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness (PIP) Framework is unlikely to have a significant impact on procurement of pandemic influenza vaccines by developing states during the next pandemic. I argue this on the basis that the vaccine stockpile that the Framework has created is not sufficiently large to meet the demand from developing states. I also argue that the fact that so few pandemic influenza vaccine manufacturers have committed to supply the PIP stockpile, and those that have, have given commitments lower than those initially proposed by the World Health Organization in the Framework, implies that the overall impact the PIP stockpile will have on procurement of pandemic influenza vaccines is even lower than initially anticipated within the literature.

scholarly journals Physical Activity during the Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-29
Author(s):  
Afriwardi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Life Data ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

The spread of Corona virus disease 19 (Covid-19) which has been going on since December 2019 has had a very broad impact on all walks of life. Data quoted from the official website of the World Health Organization (WHO), as of September 25, 2020, reported that there were more than 31,026,758 confirmed cases of Covid-19 worldwide, and more than 755,786 people had died with positive Covid-19 ( 1). Meanwhile in Indonesia, as monitored by the Kompas.com website, 137,468 confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported and more than 6,071 people died. The mortality rate is estimated to be 4.416%, of which most cases involve the elderly (> 80%) (2). Seeing the reality on the ground, by not being disciplined in responding to health protocols to prevent Covid-19 transmission, this number will continue to show an increase.

scholarly journals Clinical outcomes of women with COVID 19 during pregnancy: an update

2020 ◽  
pp. 93-102
Author(s):  
Naushaba Tarannum Mahtab ◽  
Tanzeem Sabina Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Vulnerable Population ◽  
World Health ◽  
Unknown Etiology ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

In December 2019, a cluster of four cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology in Wuhan, China, were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, the world has seen unprecedented effects of this virus on our health and life in general and every country of the world has been affected. Pregnant women are considered the most vulnerable population and clinical trials and research are going on to ensure the safety of mother and the fetus during this pandemic. The data regarding management of pregnancy during COVID-19 era is evolving every day. In this review, we evaluate the recent evidence of the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection throughout pregnancy and provide a balanced and informed evidence-based management of pregnancy during the COVID- 19 era. Birdem Med J 2020; 10, COVID Supplement: 93-102

Interpersonal Violence and Public Policy: What about the Victims?

2004 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean G. Kilpatrick
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Interpersonal Violence ◽  
Youth Violence ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
World Health ◽  
Physical Force ◽  
Injury Death ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization

Violence is an extremely prevalent problem in the United States and throughout the world, and it is a major contributing factor to increased mortality and mortalityty. These facts are well documented in the recent Report on violence and Health published by the World Health Organization. This report, which is likely to become a landmark document in the public health community, defines violence broadly as: The intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation. This World Health Organization definition encompasses three types of violence: 1) suicide and selfharm, 2) collective violence, and 3) interpersonal violence.Interpersonal violence is defined asviolence inflicted by an individual or small group of individuals and includes youth violence, violence between intimate partners, other forms of family violence such as abuse of children and the elderly, rape and sexual assault by strangers, and violence in institutional settings such as schools, workplaces, nursing homes and prisons.

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