Primary Health Centre disaster preparedness after the earthquake in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Study was carried out in the Kalppara tribal colony under the panchayat of Chelakkara, Thrissur District in order to analyse the health status and to study effect of environment on health. The total population of the tribal colony is 108, 22 families. Survey was conducted in the colony focussing on their health issues. Our study revealed that rather than few common diseases like fever and cold no other major diseases were found in the population which can be attributed to the geographical factors. Primary health centre facility is utilised well by the people and health status is satisfactory in this colony.

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Health Status of School Children of Vantamuri Primary Health Centre, Belgaum District

Indian Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.21088/ijpm.2321.5917.3115.2 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 11-14

Author(s):

Doddihal Chandrika ◽

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Metgud Chandra ◽

Katti Sangappa ◽

Mallapur Maheshwar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Status ◽

School Children ◽

Health Centre ◽

Primary Health Centre ◽

Primary Health

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Rate of BCG Immunization in HIV-Exposed Infants in a Selected Primary Health Centre in Southern Nigeria: Implications of No Vaccine Policy for HIV-Positive Infants

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics ◽

10.1093/tropej/fmaa030 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

A M Ekanem ◽

I P Oloyede ◽

U E Ekrikpo ◽

A U Idung ◽

E Edward

Keyword(s):

Health Centre ◽

Primary Health Centre ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Hiv Status ◽

Hiv Dna ◽

Primary Health ◽

Hiv Exposed ◽

Dna Pcr ◽

Pcr Test ◽

Hiv Negative

Abstract Background Maternal and infant HIV status influences the decision of BCG immunization of infants at birth. The objective of this study was to determine the HIV status of HIV-exposed infants (HEIs) by the first HIV DNA PCR test and the rate of BCG uptake among the HEIs who were confirmed HIV negative. Methods This was a retrospective descriptive cross-sectional study involving the review of results of 99 dried blood samples (DBS) for the first HIV DNA PCR test of HEIs whose mothers were diagnosed HIV positive on presentation of the infants at first immunization visit at a Primary Health Centre from January 2018 to January 2019. Results Of the 99 DBS examined, 86; 86.9% (95% CI 80.1–93.6) were HIV negative, 9; 9.1% (95% CI 3.3–14.8) were positive while the results of 4 (4.0%) infants were not in the register. Only 7; 7.1% (95% CI 1.9–12.2) of the 99 HEIs returned for BCG immunization at the centre. BCG immunization status of the HEIs after first PCR results was not significantly associated with sex of the infants or availability of phone number of the guardians (p = 0.70 and 0.12, respectively). Conclusion The majority of HEIs were HIV negative at first HIV DNA PCR test. Few of these HIV negative infants returned for BCG immunization. Hence, all HEIs should be given BCG immunization according to WHO GAVCS committee recommendation on BCG immunization for settings with poor HIV diagnostic and treatment facilities for mothers and infants.

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Differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation at hospital and primary health centre levels: a longitudinal study in Shanghai, China

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-035635 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. e035635

Author(s):

Enhong Dong ◽

Shipeng Liu ◽

Minjie Chen ◽

Hongmei Wang ◽

Li-Wu Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Resource Allocation ◽

Health Centre ◽

Regional Distribution ◽

Primary Health Centre ◽

Theil Index ◽

Health Resource ◽

Healthcare Resources ◽

Health Resource Allocation ◽

Primary Health ◽

Inequality In Health

ObjectivesTo analyse differences in regional distribution and inequality in health-resource allocation at the hospital and primary health centre (PHC) levels in Shanghai over 7 years.DesignA longitudinal survey using 2010–2016 data, which were collected for analysis.SettingThe study was conducted at the hospital and PHC levels in Shanghai, China.Outcome measuresTen health-resource indicators were used to measure health-resource distribution at the hospital and PHC levels. In addition, the Theil Index was calculated to measure inequality in health-resource allocation.ResultsAll quantities of healthcare resources per 1000 people in hospitals and PHCs increased across Shanghai districts from 2010 to 2016. Relative to suburban districts, the central districts had higher ratios, both in terms of doctors and equipment, and had faster growth in the doctor indicator and slower growth in the equipment indicator in hospitals and PHCs. The Theil Indices of all health-resource allocation in hospitals had higher values compared with those in PHCs every year from 2010 to 2016; furthermore, the Theil Indices of the indicators, except for technicians and doctors in hospitals, all exhibited downward time trends in hospitals and PHCs.ConclusionsIncreased healthcare resources and reduced inequality of health-resource allocation in Shanghai during the 7 years indicated that measures taken by the Shanghai government to deepen the new round of healthcare reform in China since 2009 had been successful. Meanwhile there still existed regional difference between urban and rural areas and inequality across different medical institutions. To solve these problems, we prescribe increased wages, improved working conditions, and more open access to career development for doctors and nurses; reduced investments in redundant equipment in hospitals; and other incentives for balancing the health workforce between hospitals and PHCs.

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