scholarly journals Equity in Public Health Policies. The Perspective of Diabetic Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Antonio Sandu ◽  
Magda Ionela Crițan ◽  
Simona Irina Damian
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Local Development ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The Postponement

Health policies are correlated with the development of the society both nationally and locally. On the other hand, the allocation of resources for health services is a priority in regions with a lower degree of local development, where the health of the population is higher because of the more difficult access to health services, the lack of information and the postponement of the decision because of the lack of personal health care resources. Under these circumstances, investment in repairers' health policies becomes absolutely necessary in order to ensure a minimum equity of healthcare systems in that state

scholarly journals Analisa dan Aplikasi Konsep Risiko pada Populasi Wanita Hamil

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
Wiwin Wiarsih
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
The Impact

Angka kematian ibu ditentukasn oleh tingkat kesejahteraan individu wanita hamil dalam keluarga. Kondisi ini akan menentukan tingkat kesehtan dan perkembangan anak sebagai satu faktor yang menentukan kesehatan dan menjadi satu indicator dari keejahteraan suatu Negara. Penyebab utama tingginya angka kematian ibu di Negara-negara berkembang adalah belum optimalnya penanganan kasus-kasus berisiko. Penatalaksanaan kasus-kasus berisiko dilakukan terlambat karena kurangnya kesadaran klien untuk mengatasi masalah-masalah kesehatannya, kurangnya informasi, kurangnya jangkauan pelayanan kesehata, dan kurang berkualitasnya sumber daya manusia khususnya pada petugas pelayan kesehatan. Wanita hamil adalah salah satu populasi yang seharusnya diberikan perhatian lebh karena setiap wanita hamil mempunyai kesempatan yang sama untuk mendapatkan penanganan masalah-masalah kesehatan. Faktor-faktor risiko memungkinkanseorang wanita hamil menjadi berisiko tinggi untuk mempunyai masalah-masalah kesehatan, termasuk status sosial ekonomi dan sosio demografi, stress dan gaya hidup, dan praktek kesehatan personal. Untuk menurunkan pengaruh label atau stigma “risiko’ dalam masyarakat adalah suatu tantangan untuk profesi kesehatan mengembangkan pendekatan yang efektif dalam pelayanan kesehatan sehingga akan didapatkab suatu hasil yang optimal. The level of individual well being in a family determines the maternal mortality rate. This condition will determine the level of child health and development as an important determinant of health that is an indicator of well being in a country. The main cause of high levels of of maternal mortality in developing countries as a lack of case management of the “at risk’ individual or population; management of “at risk” cases is too late. This is because of lack awareness of “at risk” client in overcoming the problems, lack of information, lack of access to health services, and lack of quality of human resource especially of health care every pregnant woman has the same probability of developing problems. The risk factors enable of pregnant women to become hig risk to have the health problems including socioeconomic status, sociodemographic status, life style and life events, and personal health practices. To decrease the impact of the “at risk” label or stigma in the community, a challenge for the health professional is to develop partnership and multisectoral approach with community so that an optimal outcome will be attained.

scholarly journals Understanding Fall-Risk Factors for Inuvialuit Elders in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, Canada

ARCTIC ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-27
Author(s):  
Julia S. Frigault ◽  
Audrey R. Giles
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Access To Health

Older Indigenous adults in Canada experience disproportionately poorer health outcomes than older non-Indigenous adults. Current fall-prevention literature suggests that older Indigenous adults have higher rates of falls and fall-related injuries; however, no information exists on older Inuit adults’ experience with falls. Using the social determinants of Inuit health (SDoIH) as a conceptual framework, this research sought to understand which of the SDoIH are believed by stakeholders (i.e., local fall prevention programmers [LFPPs] and Inuvialuit Elders) to affect most the likelihood of older Inuvialuit adults’ falls. The findings from the 12 semi-structured interviews and participant observations show that factors related to personal health status and conditions, personal health practices and coping skills, physical environments, social support networks, and access to health services increase older Inuvialuit adults’ likelihood of experiencing a fall. Some determinants, however, decrease their likelihood of experiencing falls (health practices, coping skills, and access to health services), and others, such as culture, were perceived as having little influence on falls. Specific cultural practices were identified as factors that influence the likelihood of older Inuvialuit adults experiencing a fall; however, the overall Inuvialuit culture was not. In light of these findings, we offer recommendations for LFPPs in Inuvik to implement fall-prevention programs that adequately address the SDoIH influencing older Inuvialuit adults’ fall risk and rates.

scholarly journals People living on the street from the health point of view

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 684-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Hino ◽  
Jaqueline de Oliveira Santos ◽  
Anderson da Silva Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Policy ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Health Policies ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Public Health Policies ◽  
Street People ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
The Subject

ABSTRACT Objective: To know the Brazilian scientific production of the last ten years (2007 to 2016) about people who experience street situations under the health gaze. Method: Integrative literature review using the descriptors: street people, health policy and public health. We analyzed 21 articles available in the Virtual Health Library. Results: Four categories of analysis emerged. There was an increase in the frequency of published work on the subject, showing that the experience of living on the street makes people vulnerable to various diseases and health problems and, in addition, increases the difficulties of access to health services. Conclusion: There was an increase in the discussion of this topic due to the increase in the number of published studies. Despite the existence of public health policies directed to this social group, much still needs to be done to guarantee the health of this population.

Trends in access to health services and financial protection in China between 2003 and 2011: a cross-sectional study

The Lancet ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 379 (9818) ◽  
pp. 805-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Meng ◽  
Ling Xu ◽  
Yaoguang Zhang ◽  
Juncheng Qian ◽  
Min Cai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Financial Protection ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Access To Health

scholarly journals Are nurses meeting the needs of men in primary care?

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 319
Author(s):  
Del Lovett ◽  
Bodil Rasmussen ◽  
Carol Holden ◽  
Patricia M. Livingston
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Men's Health ◽  
Service Access ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Financing System ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Comprehensive Primary Health Care ◽  
Access To Health

Meeting men’s health needs by improving healthcare service access is a key objective of comprehensive primary health care. The aims of this qualitative study were to explore the perception of nurses in men’s health services and to describe men’s expectation of the nurse. The comparative component identifies the barriers and facilitators to improved access to health services. A purposive sample of 19 nurses and 20 men was recruited from metropolitan and regional settings in the state of Victoria, Australia, and each participant was interviewed individually or as part of three focus groups. The main findings were: nurses and men were unclear on the role of the nurse in men’s health; and health promotion provided by nurses was predominantly opportunistic. Both participant groups indicated barriers to healthcare access related to: the culture and environment in general practice; limitation of Australia’s Medicare healthcare financing system; out-of-pocket costs, waiting time and lack of extended hours; and men not wanting to be perceived as complainers. Facilitators related to: positive inter-professional relations; effective communication; personal qualities; and level of preparedness of nurse education. The findings demonstrate a need for the role to be better understood by both men and nurses in order to develop alternative approaches to meeting men’s healthcare needs.

scholarly journals Medical Ethnobiology and Indigenous Knowledge System Found In Darai Ethnic Group of Chitwan, Nepal

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manisha Poudel ◽  
Nanda Bahadur Singh
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Knowledge System ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Medicinal Purpose ◽  
Indigenous Knowledge System ◽  
Access To Health

The present study focuses on traditional usages of animals and plants species for medicinal purpose and indigenous knowledge system existent in Darai ethnic group of Mangalpur VDC, Chitwan, Nepal. A total of 28 animal species and 76 plant species were found to be used by Darai people to treat 22 and 36 different ailments, respectively. Darai people have their own indigenous knowledge for making various bamboo products and fishing equipments and local drink (moat/muna). The existence of knowledge associated with animals and plants and their medicinal utility is currently threatened mainly due to modernization, easy access to health services, lack of interest of youngsters, few local healers and fading of ethnic characters of Darai ethnic group. Thus, documentation of such knowledge has become an urgent need.Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVolume 21, Issue 1, August 2016, page: 103-111

scholarly journals Access to health services in Western Newfoundland, Canada: Issues, barriers and recommendations emerging from a community-engaged research project

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janelle Hippe ◽  
Victor Maddalena ◽  
Sara Heath ◽  
Beulah Jesso ◽  
Marion McCahon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Nurse Practitioners ◽  
Maternal Child Health ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Community Engaged Research ◽  
Kitchen Table ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Health Services Access

Research indicates that people living in rural and remote areas of Canada face challenges to accessing health services. This article reports on a community-engaged research project conducted by investigators at Memorial University of Newfoundland in collaboration with the Rural Secretariat Regional Councils and Regional Partnership Planners for the Corner Brook–Rocky Harbour and Stephenville–Port aux Basques Rural Secretariat Regions of Newfoundland and Labrador. The aim of this research was to gather information on barriers to accessing health services, to identify solutions to health services’ access issues and to inform policy advice to government on enhancing access to health services. Data was collected through: (1) targeted distribution of a survey to communities throughout the region, and (2) informal ‘kitchen table’ discussions to discuss health services’ access issues. A total of 1049 surveys were collected and 10 kitchen table discussions were held. Overall, the main barriers to care listed in the survey included long wait times, services not available in the area and services not available at time required. Other barriers noted by survey respondents included transportation problems, financial concerns, no medical insurance coverage, distance to travel and weather conditions. Some respondents reported poorer access to maternal/child health and breast and cervical screening services and a lack of access to general practitioners, pharmacy services, dentists and nurse practitioners. Recommendations that emerged from this research included improving the recruitment of rural physicians, exploring the use of nurse practitioners, assisting individuals with travel costs,  developing specialist outreach services, increasing use of telehealth services and initiating additional rural and remote health research.Keywords: rural, remote, healthcare, health services, social determinants of health

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