scholarly journals Selection and performance of village health teams (VHTs) in Uganda: lessons from the natural helper model of health promotion

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanueil Benon Turinawe ◽  
Jude T. Rwemisisi ◽  
Laban K. Musinguzi ◽  
Marije de Groot ◽  
Denis Muhangi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Natural Helper ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Village Health ◽  
Village Health Teams

The Sickness of Stigmas

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-184
Author(s):  
Bronwen J Ackermann
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Performing Artists ◽  
Injury Management ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Physical Challenges ◽  
Improved Methods

In modern medicine, approaches to healthcare no longer only encompass injury management, but increasingly focus on understanding the performance demands and health risk exposures faced by performing artists. Quantitative and qualitative scientific and health analyses by performing artists, clinicians, educators, and researchers are increasingly helping us to develop effective, targeted, and relevant health promotion and performance optimisation strategies worldwide. While such research increasingly identifies improved methods of preventing and managing potential psychological, audiological, or physical challenges faced by performing artists, we still need to work hard to address very important barriers to implementing appropriate health approaches. One of the challenges to better health management in performing arts populations relates to stigmatization.

scholarly journals Ponkesdes Development into Community Nursing Center Based Health Promotion Model, Nursing Center and Behavioral Performance

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Miftachul Munir ◽  
Nursalam . ◽  
R.S. Triyoga
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Community Nursing ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Health Promotion Model ◽  
And Performance

Introduction: The vision of development in East Java is to realize a prosperous society and morals. In order to improve public health, as one of the measures to achieve this vision will require proximity access and improving the quality of health services in the community. Health cottage village (Ponkesdes) is a basic health services located in the village or villages that are part of the development of village midwife (Polindes). The aim of this study was to develop into a Community Nursing Center Ponkesdes based Health Promotion Model Theory, Nursing Center, and Performance Behavior nurse.Methods: The study design was an observational analytic consisting of two phases, namely the implementation of the exploratory and descriptive exploration causa effect. The population used in this study were nurses ponkesdes Tuban district that fit inclusion criteria as much as 20, with a sample of 20 respondents were determined using simple techniques saturated. The independent variable in this study is Nursing Center, Health Promotion and Behavior Model Performance dependent variable is the commitment and the action plan ponkesdes duty nurse. Instruments used in the collection of data in the form of questionnaires and data results focused discussion. Analysis of studies using the Partial Least Square.Results: This study showed a significant effect on Nursing Center nurse commitment Ponkesdes (t = 3.197). Health Promotion Model a significant effect on the commitment of nurses Ponkesdes (t = 2.185). Commitment nurses significantly influence nurses task Ponkesdes (t = 29.546).Discussion and Conclusions: Model development of community nursing center Ponkesdes be very relevant to be applied to programs that can improve the health and can be a solution for institutions of public health services.

scholarly journals Integrating Family Planning and HIV Services at the Community Level: Formative Assessment with Village Health Teams in Uganda

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurélie Brunie ◽  
Patricia N. W. Mucheri ◽  
Angela Akol ◽  
Mario Chen ◽  
Sarah J Mercer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Planning ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Hiv Services ◽  
Village Health ◽  
Village Health Teams

scholarly journals Community overview on the differential prevalence of Hepatitis E in two Sub Counties in Kitgum District: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Aloyo ◽  
Juliet Kiguli ◽  
Christopher Orach Garimoi ◽  
David Lagoro Kitara
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Community Control ◽  
Community Members ◽  
And Control ◽  
Village Health ◽  
Village Health Teams

Abstract Background There was an epidemic of Hepatitis E infection in Kitgum District in 2007. More than 10,422 people were infected, and over 166 deaths were registered due to the Hepatitis E virus. Kitgum District Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) showed that Hepatitis E cases continued to occur more in Mucwini than Kitgum Matidi Sub County despite instituting similar epidemic control measures in the two communities. The tenacity of the virus in Mucwini Sub County had remained unclear. Objective To assess communities’ views and perspectives on the differential prevalence of Hepatitis E in the two Sub Counties of Kitgum Matidi and Mucwini in Northern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional study using qualitative methods was conducted. Four Focus Group discussions and six key informant interviews were conducted with village health teams, local council chairpersons, health workers, and community members. These persons were chosen purposively because of their expertise and experience in community and health services. Face-to-face interview guides were administered to obtain detailed information on factors associated with the differential occurrence of Hepatitis E in the two Sub Counties. This study was approved by a local IRB and Uganda National Council of Science and Technology (UNCS&T). Results The most significant findings from this study were the differences in prevention and control practices in the two communities. Residents of Mucwini were less compliant to infection, prevention, and control guidelines, and disagreements between local councilors and village health teams in Mucwini led to poor implementation and non-adherence to guidelines on community control of Hepatitis E. Conclusion A differentially higher prevalence of Hepatitis E in Mucwini than Kitgum Matidi Sub County resulted from poor personal and community hygiene and non-adherence to behavior change communication among residents Mucwini compared to their counterparts in Kitgum Midi. The authors recommend a more proactive approach in managing the epidemic by securing the willingness of the affected community to adopt appropriate infection prevention and control guidelines. In addition, disagreements among stakeholders should be resolved timely so that all community members adhere to control measures.

scholarly journals “We shall have gone to a higher standard”: Training village heath teams (VHTs) to use a smartphone-guided intervention to link older Ugandans with hypertension and diabetes to care

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Joseph Okello Mugisha ◽  
Janet Seeley
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Standard Training ◽  
And Control ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Study Setting ◽  
Village Health ◽  
Village Health Teams

Background: It is not clear whether village health teams (VHTs) can be empowered to participate in interventions to prevent and control hypertension and diabetes in older adults in Uganda. We conducted this study in rural Uganda to establish the experiences of VHTs in managing older adults with health problems, their knowledge of hypertension and diabetes and their understanding of referral systems. We also explored their experiences with smartphones and whether VHTs could be effectively trained to use a smartphone-guided intervention to link older adults with hypertension and diabetes mellitus to care. Methods: We conducted in-depth interviews (IDIs) with and trained 20 VHTs randomly selected from Bukulula sub-county in Kalungu district from October 2017-December 2018. We used interview guides to explore topics relevant to our study objectives. VHTs were trained to measure blood sugar and blood pressure using digital machines. VHTs were trained on identifying symptoms of diabetes mellitus. Data from IDIs were analysed using thematic content analysis. Competence tests were used to evaluate the training. Results: Most of the VHTs were female (75%). All VHTs had some knowledge on hypertension and diabetes and other chronic diseases. They did not have any experience in treating older adults since they had been trained to deal mainly with children. Half of the VHTs owned smartphones. All were willing to participate in an intervention using a smartphone to link older adults with hypertension and diabetes mellitus to care. By the end of the training, all but three participants could comprehend the symptoms of diabetes and measure blood sugar and blood pressure. Conclusion: Village health teams in the study setting need training in managing the health needs of older adults before engaging with an intervention using smartphones to link older adults with diabetes mellitus and hypertension to care.

scholarly journals Outsiders, insiders, and intermediaries: village health teams’ negotiation of roles to provide high quality sexual, reproductive and HIV care in Nakaseke, Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Perry ◽  
Cynthia D. Fair ◽  
Sahai Burrowes ◽  
Sarah Jane Holcombe ◽  
Robert Kalyesubula
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Care ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Village Health ◽  
Village Health Teams
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