Primary Health Care and the Millennium Development Goals

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Faye ◽  
M. Bob ◽  
A. Fall ◽  
C. Fall
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Millennium Development Goals ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Development Goals

scholarly journals Midwife’s Role in the Mother-to-Child Transmission Prevention Program in Primary Health Care in Yogyakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niken Meilani ◽  
Nanik Setiyawati ◽  
Sammy Onyapidi Barasa
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Development Goals

Curing and eradicating Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are to the core principles of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The incidence of HIV in the world remains high. Although midwives play a pivotal role in PMTCT implementation, the factors associated with midwives’ role in its implementation are not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with midwives’ role in implementation of PMTCT. This study used a cross-sectional design. The subjects were 80 midwives at 14 primary health care in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. The study was conducted from April to August 2017. Data were analyzed through univariate, bivariate with chi-square and Fisher’s exact test, multivariate with logistic regression. The results showed that 47.5% of midwives were in the poor category regarding implementation of PMTCT. Information availability through socialization (p-value = 0.047) and knowledge level (p-value = 0.016) were found to be related to PMTCT implementation. There was no relationship between age, length of work, education level, marital status, availability of information, midwife’s attitude, perception of the availability of facilities and institutional support with midwife behavior in PMTCT implementation. Multivariate analysis showed that level of knowledge was the most dominant factor affecting PMTCT implementation (OR:6.2; CI 95% = 1.8-21.4). We recommend that efforts should be made to continuously improve the knowledge of midwives on PMTCT implementation through peer support and training in order to achieve sustainable development goals.

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 Access to child health services in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Igwe ◽  
Ngozi I'Aronu ◽  
Nkechi G. Onyeneho
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Child Health Services ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Demographic Attributes

Background: As the world transits from the era of millennium development goals to that of sustainable development goals, an examination of the access to primary health care services in the previous era is germane to adequate planning and delivery of effective service in the emerging era. The objective of this study was determine factors associated with the use of primary health care (PHC) facilities for the health needs of children in Anambra State, NigeriaMethods: A cross sectional survey of 600 randomly selected mothers (15-49 years) was conducted in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State. An interviewer-based questionnaire, designed to provide information on the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents as well as their child rearing experiences was used. The questionnaire also provided data on the women’s use of immunization services. The perceptions on government health services were also examined to understand how they influence compliance.Results: More of non-demographic attributes like the mothers’ perceptions and past experiences with the health services influenced utilization more than the demographic attributes. Satisfactory experiences with health service influenced utilization (χ2=168.478; p<0.001).  Those with good perception (95.4%) used the PHC facilities more (χ2=198.032; p<0.001).Conclusion: Irrespective of the socio-demographic backgrounds of the mothers, they all have feelings and react to situations they encounter daily. There is need to improve the experiences mothers get from encounter with the PHC facilities so as to improve on the perception and increase use of the facilities.

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