scholarly journals Transdisciplinarity of India's Master's Level Public Health Programmes: Evidence from Admission Criteria of the Programmes Offered Since 1995

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumaravel Ilangovan ◽  
Sendhilkumar Muthappan ◽  
Keerthiga Govindarajan ◽  
Vignesh Vairamani ◽  
Vettrichelvan Venkatasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Location Type ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

Abstract BackgroundIn Indian subcontinent, Master's level public health (MPH) programmes attract graduates of diverse academic disciplines from health and non-health sciences alike. Considering the current and futuristic importance of the public health cadre, we described them and reviewed their transdisciplinarity status based on MPH admissibility criteria 1995 to 2021. MethodsUsing a search strategy, we abstracted information available in the public domain on MPH and their admissibility criteria. We classified disciplines specified for admission into Science, Social sciences and Arts, Health and Non-health categories. We described the MPH programmes by location, type of institutions, course duration, pedagogical methods, specialisations offered, and nature of admission criteria statements. We calculated descriptive statistics for eligible educational qualifications for admission to MPH programmes. ResultsOverall, 74 Indian institutions offered 88 MPH programmes. We included 85 for review. These programmes represent 50% increase (n=44) from that of 2016-17. They are mostly concentrated in 21 provinces and union territories of India. These programmes stated that they admit candidates of but not limited to "graduation in any life sciences", "three-year bachelors degree in any discipline", “graduation from any Indian universities”, and "graduation in any discipline". Of the 72 institutions, 14 admit multidisciplinary academic graduates in their 16 programmes. Except three institutions from public sector, 69 provide MPH admission opportunities to multidisciplinary health and non-health academic graduates. ConclusionOur review suggests that India's MPH programmes are less transdisciplinary. India's Master's level public health programmes should transcend to be more inclusive and admit graduates of various academic educational backgrounds.

scholarly journals Transdisciplinarity of India's Master's Level Public Health Programmes: Evidence from Admission Criteria of the Programmes Offered Since 1995

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumaravel Ilangovan ◽  
Sendhilkumar Muthappan ◽  
Keerthiga Govindarajan ◽  
Vignesh Vairamani ◽  
Vettrichelvan Venkatasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Admission Criteria ◽  
Master's Level ◽  
The Public ◽  
Educational Backgrounds ◽  
Location Type ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

Abstract Background In Indian subcontinent, Master's level public health (MPH) programmes attract graduates of diverse academic disciplines from health and non-health sciences alike. Considering the current and futuristic importance of the public health cadre, we described them and reviewed their transdisciplinarity status based on MPH admissibility criteria 1995 to 2021. Methods Using a search strategy, we abstracted information available in the public domain on MPH and their admissibility criteria. We classified disciplines specified for admission into Science, Social sciences and Arts, Health and Non-health categories. We described the MPH programmes by location, type of institutions, course duration, pedagogical methods, specialisations offered, and nature of admission criteria statements. We calculated descriptive statistics for eligible educational qualifications for admission to MPH programmes. Results Overall, 74 Indian institutions offered 88 MPH programmes. We included 85 for review. These programmes represent 50% increase (n = 44) from that of 2016-17. They are mostly concentrated in 21 provinces and union territories of India. These programmes stated that they admit candidates of but not limited to "graduation in any life sciences", "three-year bachelors degree in any discipline", “graduation from any Indian universities”, and "graduation in any discipline". Of the 72 institutions, 14 admit multidisciplinary academic graduates in their 16 programmes. Except three institutions from public sector, 69 provide MPH admission opportunities to multidisciplinary health and non-health academic graduates. Conclusion Our review suggests that India's MPH programmes are less transdisciplinary. India's Master's level public health programmes should transcend to be more inclusive and admit graduates of various academic educational backgrounds.

scholarly journals One size doesn’t fit all: Tailoring adult antiretroviral treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 77-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan Geffen ◽  
M Robinson ◽  
F Venter ◽  
M Low
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Health System ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment ◽  
Public Health System ◽  
Flexible Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

Advances in antiretroviral treatment mean that patients in the public health system can be given more options in the management of their treatment. Although public health programmes tend to offer one-size-fits-all approaches, patients might benefit from a more flexible approach. In particular, we propose that people with HIV should be given more choice with regard to when to start treatment, and patients who experience efavirenz side-effects should be encouraged to switch to other medications, which will be facilitated by faster registration and lower prices of newer antiretrovirals. 

Repackaging Primary Healthcare in Odisha: Can ‘Task Shifting’ to AYUSH Doctors Address Human Resources Deficit?

2021 ◽  
pp. 097206342110351
Author(s):  
Shridhar Kadam ◽  
Bhuputra Panda ◽  
Srinivas Nallala ◽  
Sanghamitra Pati ◽  
Mohammed Akhtar Hussain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Health System ◽  
National Health ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Task Shifting ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

Provision of primary healthcare in India received thrust of National Health Policy 2017. Vacancy, chronic absenteeism and non-availability of allopathic doctors is a chronic problem of the public health system. Engagement of alternative human resources could get the ailing health system rid of this shortage. AYUSH doctors in Odisha are involved in clinical and public health activities since 1970s. This study aims to examine perspectives of key stakeholders on ‘task shifting’ as a possible policy alternative. We reviewed the policies and guidelines of government of Odisha on human resources deployment, recruitment, retention and terms of reference of their engagement in the public health sector. Further, 76 AYUSH doctors and 30 key informants were interviewed. Ethical clearance was obtained beforehand. Most AYUSH doctors were involved in monitoring and supervising community-based public health programmes and village-level health service providers, respectively. Their involvement in the implementation of national health programmes was found to range from 8% to 62%. A sizeable proportion of AYUSH doctors had not been trained on management of national vector borne disease control, Tuberculosis control, immunisation (RI) and disease surveillance. More than 70% of respondents showed interest in implementing and managing public health programmes. Almost all key informants recommended for improved involvement of AYUSH doctors in public health activities. Inadequate logistics support, insufficient training on public health and unequal administrative authorities was perceived to be systemic bottlenecks. Job enrichment, management capacity development, and pre-deployment orientation of AYUSH doctors may precede the opportunity of ‘task-shifting’ of public health functions.

scholarly journals Depression: major problem for public health

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene S. Paykel
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Primary Prevention ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Common Disorder ◽  
Social Adversity ◽  
Physical Disorders ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

AbstractThe aim of this Editorial is to discuss depression as an important disorder for public health. The literature regarding epidemiology, consequences, adequacy of service delivery and prevention of depression is reviewed. Depression is a common disorder with high lifetime rates, particularly in women, and those experiencing social adversity. It is a major cause of disability, and causes death both by suicide and due to raised rates of physical disorders. Many cases are undiagnosed and treatment is often inadequate. Primary prevention is not yet easily feasible but secondary prevention by earlier recognition, public and professional education, can produce benefits. There is a need for public health programmes aimed at improving recognition, treatment, and reducing consequences.

Attracting investors for public health programmes with Social Impact Bonds

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine de Gruyter ◽  
Dennis Petrie ◽  
Nicole Black ◽  
Philip Gharghori
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Impact Bonds ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

The Rockefeller Foundation and medical education in Ireland in the 1920s

1997 ◽  
Vol 30 (120) ◽  
pp. 564-580
Author(s):  
Greta Jones
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
New York ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Rockefeller Foundation ◽  
Social Background ◽  
The Political ◽  
Social Stability ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Public Health Programmes ◽  
Health Programmes

In 1913 part of the enormous fortune of the American millionaire John D. Rockefeller was put aside for philanthropic and charitable purposes under the direction of the Rockefeller Foundation. Throughout the twentieth century the Rockefeller Foundation disbursed money to a wide range of economic, scientific and artistic projects. Among its interests were health and medical research, and Rockefeller invested funds in public health programmes throughout the world for the eradication of particular diseases or to strengthen the effectiveness of existing public health structures.The Rockefeller Foundation was also interested in providing aid for the reorganisation and modernisation of medical education. It was, however, loath to part with any of its monies unless it was assured of the political and social stability of a country, and also of the competence, honesty and good intentions of those to whom it entrusted funds. In order to assess this, the officers of the Rockefeller Foundation visited potential recipients. They reported back to the New York headquarters of the Foundation on the political and social background of the countries to which assistance might be given and also on the feasibility of the programmes of assistance devised to help them.

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