scholarly journals Universal Health (UHC) and Primary Health Care (PHC) – a complex dynamic endeavour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmel Martin ◽  
Joachim Sturmberg
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Complex Dynamic ◽  
Bottom Up ◽  
Grass Roots ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Right ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
Universal Health

The Universal Health (UHC) movement in its latest iteration, has adopted key objectives of Primary Health Care (PHC). This is a notable shift in the right direction but achieving what appears to be simple targets is a highly complex endeavour across both wealthy and less wealthy countries and jurisdictions. Improving health for all targets requires political-economic, bureaucratic and alignment with bottom-up grass-roots agencies. Despite present successes, there is a need to adapt to constant challenges including pandemics, adverse climate phenomena and political-economic shifts.

scholarly journals The situation of nursing education in Latin America and the Caribbean towards universal health

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Helena De Bortoli Cassiani ◽  
Lynda Law Wilson ◽  
Sabrina de Souza Elias Mikael ◽  
Laura Morán Peña ◽  
Rosa Amarilis Zarate Grajales ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Universal Health

Objective: to assess the situation of nursing education and to analyze the extent to which baccalaureate level nursing education programs in Latin America and the Caribbean are preparing graduates to contribute to the achievement of Universal Health. Method: quantitative, descriptive/exploratory, cross-sectional study carried out in 25 countries. Results: a total of 246 nursing schools participated in the study. Faculty with doctoral level degrees totaled 31.3%, without Brazil this is reduced to 8.3%. The ratio of clinical experiences in primary health care services to hospital-based services was 0.63, indicating that students receive more clinical experiences in hospital settings. The results suggested a need for improvement in internet access; information technology; accessibility for the disabled; program, faculty and student evaluation; and teaching/learning methods. Conclusion: there is heterogeneity in nursing education in Latin America and the Caribbean. The nursing curricula generally includes the principles and values of Universal Health and primary health care, as well as those principles underpinning transformative education modalities such as critical and complex thinking development, problem-solving, evidence-based clinical decision-making, and lifelong learning. However, there is a need to promote a paradigm shift in nursing education to include more training in primary health care.

scholarly journals Humanization on the embracement of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transvestites and transsexuals in primary care: bioethical thoughts for nursing

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrícia Juliana de Sousa ◽  
Fátima Maria Da Silva Abrão ◽  
Aurélio Molina da Costa ◽  
Luiz Oscar Cardoso Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
State University ◽  
Transgender People ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
Lgbt People ◽  
The Right

ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on how nursing may employ the bioethics knowledge inside their practice to assistance and humanize the embracement on primary health care to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender people (LGBT). Methodology: a reflective essay based on extensive literature review and consolidated through discussions during classes, as also seminars and Bioethics readings extracted from the discipline  "Fundamentals of Ethics and Bioethics in Health Care” from Masters of Science in Nursing’s Associate Program of Pernambuco State University and Paraiba State University, Brazil. Results: the bioethics knowledge can subscribe the real recognition of citizenship for all people, especially the most vulnerable ones, providing a space for reflections in the direction of harmony and equal opportunity among LGBT and health professionals. Conclusion: the theoretical framework of bioethics can help and support registered Nurses to promote humanized care for embracement of LGBT people in primary health services, in that it gives them sense of dignity and respect through the tolerance and acceptance of the right of diversity. Descriptors: user embracement; primary health care; homosexuality; bioethics; nursing. RESUMO Objetivo: refletir sobre como a Enfermagem pode utilizar o referencial da Bioética para fundamentar sua prática e assistência em relação à garantia de um acolhimento humanizado a Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Travestis e Transexuais (LGBT) nos serviços de saúde da atenção básica. Metodologia: ensaio reflexivo baseado em revisão bibliográfica e consolidado por meio de discussões e seminários realizados na disciplina Fundamentos da Ética e Bioética na Saúde e Enfermagem do Programa de Mestrado Associado de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem UPE/UEPB. Resultados: a Bioética contribui para o reconhecimento da plena cidadania de todos os seres humanos principalmente dos mais vulneráveis, deste modo, proporcionando um espaço de reflexão na busca da convivência e da oportunidade entre usuários LGBT e profissionais da saúde. Conclusão: o referencial teórico da Bioética pode ajudar a respaldar e promover o acolhimento humanizado de LGBT pela Enfermagem nos serviços da atenção básica por meio da tolerância com a diversidade e respeito à dignidade humana destes cidadãos. Descritores: acolhimento; atenção básica; homossexualidade; bioética; enfermagem. RESUMEN Objectivo: refletir cómo las enfermeras pueden emplear los conocimientos de bioética dentro de su práctica  para  la asistencia y humanización de la acogida dentro la atención primaria de la salud de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y personas transgénero. Metodología: ensayo reflexivo basado en  revisión de la literatura y consolidado através de discusiones y seminarios  durante las clases, así como seminarios y lecturas de Bioética extraídos de la disciplina "Fundamentos de la Ética y Bioética en la Atención Sanitaria" del Programa Master en Enfermeria Asociado de las Universades de los estados de Pernambuco y Paraiba, Brazil. resultados: la Bioética puede sostener um reconocimiento real de la ciudadanía de las personas, especialmente los más vulnerables, proporcionando un espacio de reflexión en el sentido de la armonía y la igualdad de oportunidades entre los LGBT y profesionales de la salud. Conclusión: el marco teórico de la bioética puede sustener a las enfermeras  para una atención más humanizada  de la acogida a los LGBT dentro de los servicios de salud primaria, garantizando a estas personas un sentido de dignidad y respeto a través de la tolerancia y la aceptación del derecho de la diversidad. Descriptores: acogimiento; atención primaria de salud; homosexualidad; bioética; enfermería.

scholarly journals Benefits and Risks of Aquaculture Foods in Primary Health Care: A Mini-Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Tiamiyu ◽  
I.A. Adesina
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Responsibility ◽  
Aquaculture Industry ◽  
Important Health ◽  
The Right

Primary Health Care (PHC) is expected to serve as a basis for the country's health sector, of which it is the primary responsibility and priority, as well as the community's overall collective and economic prosperity. Promotion of food supply and proper nutrition are among eight elements of PHC. Protein deficiency is one of the most important health concerns in some parts of the world. A huge numbers of malnourished or hungry people have been reported particularly in the less developed countries. Advantages of aquaculture in nutrition are varied. However, there are some zoonotic microbial illnesses occurred due to consumption of infected seafood. Some of these challenges will be cor- rected by good aquaculture practices. With the right reforms in the aquaculture industry, progress can be made toward solving some of the challenges facing PHC delivery. In this mini-review, the benefits and risks of aquaculture foods in PHC are briefly discussed.

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