Disease Awareness Campaigns

2022 ◽  
pp. 113-122
Author(s):  
Nancy de los Angeles Segura-Azuara ◽  
Jose Guillermo Guzman-Segura ◽  
Nancy María Guzmán-Segura ◽  
Juan Pablo Guzmán-Segura

Currently, professional training goes beyond the discipline itself and focuses also on being able to improve our society. Professionals have a great responsibility as active participants in the local, regional, national, or global community they belong to. In the healthcare area, all disciplines must contribute to a deep transformation of the quality of life of all the people in the society, not limited to the patients themselves, but embracing their context, with relatives, friends, etc. The healthcare professional, and professionals of all other areas must, therefore, be competent in their discipline and other transversal components to become an effective change agent. Transversal competencies or soft skills, including citizenship, can also be seen as power skills for all professionals, as they empower them to have a greater impact in their community. Activities focused on the development and self-awareness of these contribute to the training of better professionals in our universities.

Al-Buhuts ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Muhibbuddin Muhibbuddin

Pogogutat culture in the Mongondow tribe in North Sulawesi is one of the local wisdoms in Indonesia which is loaded with various meanings. This cultural presence is in contact with community activities whose purpose is to improve the quality of life of the people. Practically, the tradition of pogogutat is carried out simultaneously by the community if there is one person holding a celebration in the form of providing assistance in the form of material, energy and thoughts. Pogogutat culture among the Mongondow people can be understood among others as a form of an identity as a Muslim community that has the character of ta'awun (please help), helping each other in order to spread the symbols of Islam as part of religious advice. This tradition has a close relationship with the concept of Islamic philanthropy in this case can be interpreted as a movement, both carried out by individuals and groups with the aim of improving the quality of life of society through a "culture of giving".


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Rosato-Scott ◽  
Dani J. Barrington ◽  
Amita Bhakta ◽  
Sarah J. House ◽  
Islay Mactaggart ◽  
...  

Incontinence is the medical term used to describe the involuntary loss of urine or faeces. Women, men, girls, boys and people of all genders, at any age, can experience incontinence. A person with incontinence can experience leakage occasionally, regularly or constantly; and leakage can happen at any time, day or night. A person may also experience leakage of urinary or faecal matter due to not being able to get to the toilet in time or not wanting to use the toilet facilities available. This is known as social, or functional, incontinence. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) understanding of incontinence is still in its early stages: the term ‘incontinence’ may not be known, knowledge of the condition is rare, and the provision of support is lacking. Those who experience incontinence may face stigma due to having the condition, and this may affect their willingness or confidence to talk about it. There is a need to better understand incontinence in LMICs, and how best to support people living with the condition to improve their quality of life. This requires having conversations with individuals that experience the condition, and with individuals who care for those who do: they will have the lived experiences of what it means to live with incontinence practically, emotionally and socially for them and their families. Living with incontinence can have a range of impacts on the people living with it and their carers. These include increased stress and distress; additional needs for water and soap; and restricted ability to join in community activities, school or work. Living with incontinence can also lead to a range of protection issues. The potential challenges that people face may be quite diverse and may vary between people and households. The checklist below, and corresponding page references to ‘Incontinence: We Need to Talk About Leaks’ can be used to increase your understanding of incontinence and the options available to support people living with the condition; and provide guidance on how to have conversations to understand how best to support people living with incontinence in your area.


Author(s):  
Muji Indarwanto ◽  
Sarjono Puro ◽  
Edison Hatoguan Manurung

In order to improve the function of the Mosque in this case, mushalla as a place of worship and the construction of the people in particular, where people's lives are so compound and crowded, and to increase piety in performing worship (congregational prayer) as best as possible, prospering the Mosque has a positive influence for the development of the community in order to improve the quality of life of the community and the country. In order for religious syi'ar to be more echoed because it requires some improvement because of the inadequate physical condition of the building, it is necessary to renovate the construction of Mushalla and Al-Qur'an Education Park (TPA) which is regressive, is a program of mushalla management in Curug Village, RT.06 RW.04, Bojongsari Subdistrict, Depok City, West Java for the creation of a solemn and comfortable atmosphere of worship. The activities began with a coordination meeting with mushalla administrators in Curug Village, RT.06 RW.04, Bojongsari Subdistrict, Depok City, West Java, and residents around the Mosque, planning, drafting, and calculation in the making of Unit Price Analysis (AHS) in order to be analyzed and carried out on time. Mushalla is a center of community activities and development. And besides that, we should be able to position the Mosque as a unifying forum for Muslims


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Rosato-Scott ◽  
Dani J. Barrington ◽  
Amita Bhakta ◽  
Sarah J. House ◽  
Islay Mactaggart ◽  
...  

Incontinence is the medical term used to describe the involuntary loss of urine or faeces. Women, men, girls, boys and people of all genders, at any age, can experience incontinence. A person with incontinence can experience leakage occasionally, regularly or constantly; and leakage can happen at any time, day or night. A person may also experience leakage of urinary or faecal matter due to not being able to get to the toilet in time or not wanting to use the toilet facilities available. This is known as social, or functional, incontinence. In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) understanding of incontinence is still in its early stages: the term ‘incontinence’ may not be known, knowledge of the condition is rare, and the provision of support is lacking. Those who experience incontinence may face stigma due to having the condition, and this may affect their willingness or confidence to talk about it. There is a need to better understand incontinence in LMICs, and how best to support people living with the condition to improve their quality of life. This requires having conversations with individuals that experience the condition, and with individuals who care for those who do: they will have the lived experiences of what it means to live with incontinence practically, emotionally and socially for them and their families. Living with incontinence can have a range of impacts on the people living with it and their carers. These include increased stress and distress; additional needs for water and soap; and restricted ability to join in community activities, school or work. Living with incontinence can also lead to a range of protection issues. The potential challenges that people face may be quite diverse and may vary between people and households. The checklist below, and corresponding page references to ‘Incontinence: We Need to Talk About Leaks’ can be used to increase your understanding of incontinence and the options available to support people living with the condition; and provide guidance on how to have conversations to understand how best to support people living with incontinence in your area.


Author(s):  
Emma Marinie Ahmad Zawawi ◽  
◽  
Wan Hasmirah Wan Ibrahim ◽  

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is compulsory in all types of new development. EIA is important to ensure that biological diversity is maintained and that development will not have any affect on the people and other species in that area. The aim of this study is to investigate the environmental impact on human wellbeing in the vicinity of quarrying. It will increase the awareness of the local population of the important factors that might affect the quality of their lives. A set of questionnaires was distributed to the community at Bandar Saujana Putra and Taman Kajang Perdana, in Selangor. A total of 60 residents were involved in the study. The results reveal that the community was concerned about health conditions and safety. However, there is still a lack of strategies to mitigate the problem. This study provides suggestions for mitigation that could be considered by the residents to reduce the effect of poor air quality caused by incorrect control and monitoring of activities in the area. It is anticipated that this study could assist both residents and authorities in improving the quality of the air as well as the residents’ quality of life.


1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Ralph K. Davidson

Today, the need for economic development is self-evident to the millions of people in Asia, Africa and Latin America who suffer from malnutrition, are ill-housed, poorly educated, and either unemployed or grossly underemployed. The ultimate objective of economic development is to raise the standard of life – the quality of life - for the mass of the people, to widen their area of choice, to open up new opportunities for human well-being. The less developed countries have two-thirds of the 3.5 billion people but receive only 12.5 percent of the world's gross national product. Life appears to be an economic treadmill with the future blighted by an excessive rate of population growth for millions of people. India provides a good illustration of the problem. With an estimated population of 525 million at mid-1968, India had 15 percent of the world's population, 2.4 percent of the world's land area, hardly 2 percent of the world's income, and an annual per capita income level of around $75.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
Danil Fahreza Pohan ◽  
Muhammad Rusdi ◽  
Sugianto Sugianto

Abstrak. Pesatnya pertumbuhan penduduk dan tingginya perkembangan pembangunan, menyebabkan banyaknya kawasan yang beralih fungsi menjadi kawasan yang bukan peruntukan yang sesuai yang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah termasuk ruang terbuka hijau (RTH) yang berfungsi untuk menunjang kualitas hidup masyarakat di dalam suatu kota baik dari segi lingkungan maupun kesehatan. Pesatnya perkembangan suatu kota tentu banyak menarik minat masyarakat untuk pindah menuju kota tersebut, semakin meningkatnya jumlah penduduk tentu juga meningkatkan kebutuhan akan oksigen. Untuk itu Kota Bireuen dituntut mampu menyediakan RTH untuk mengimbangi kebutuhan oksigen masyarakat kota itu sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghitung ketersediaan RTH yang direncanakan di dalam RDTR Kota Bireuen. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ada lah metode deskriptif dengan teknik survai. Sedangkan analisis kecukupan RTH menggunakan rumus berdasarkan luas daerah dibagi dengan RTH yang tersedia. Hasil perhitungan analisis RTH di dapat bahwasannya RTH Kota Bireuen sebesar 46,96%.Kata Kunci: Bireuen, RTH, RDTR Abstrack. The rapid growth of population and the high development of the developmental, causing the number of areas that switch functions to areas that are not appropriate designation established by the government including green open space (GOS) that serves to support the quality of life of people in a city both in terms of environment and health . The rapid development of a city would attract many people to move to the city, the increasing number of people of course also increases the need for oxygen. For that Bireuen City is required to provide GOS to compensate for the oxygen needs of the people of the city itself. This study aims to calculate the planned GOS availability in the DSP of Bireuen City. The method used in this research is descriptive method with survey technique. While the analysis of GOS adequacy using the formula based on the area divided by the available GOS. The calculation result of GOS analysis can be that the GOS of Bireuen City is 46.96%.Keyword: Bireuen, GOS, DSP


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myllena Ferreira Peixoto ◽  
Vander Monteiro da Conceição ◽  
Silvio Eder Dias da Silva ◽  
Manoel Antônio dos Santos ◽  
Lucila Castanheira Nascimento ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective To reveal the comprehension of women and health professionals about the feminine vulnerability belonging to the collective of lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals’ women. Method Qualitative research, carried out from October 2018 to March 2019, in a Basic Health Unit located in Marabá - Pará, Brazil, using the hermeneutic-dialectic circle and inductive hermeneutic analysis. Five lesbians, bisexuals, and transsexuals’ women and five health professionals participated, through interviews. Results Health care for women, as described by the participants, promoted social and programmatic vulnerabilities structured by taboos and preconception, which endorsed exclusive professional behaviors in the provision of specific care, which consequently amplified risks and threatened the quality of life of this population. Conclusion The dissemination of this evidence is configured as an indicator to support future decisions regarding priorities, application of resources and professional training in the care of lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals’ women.


Author(s):  
Camila Barros de Miranda Moram ◽  
Raísa Belo do Nascimento ◽  
Carolina Rebellato ◽  
Gil Fernando de Salles ◽  
Claudia Regina Lopes Cardoso ◽  
...  

Introdução: Diabetes tipo 2 pode gerar complicações que podem comprometer a mobilidade funcional, sendo, por vezes, necessário o uso de meios auxiliares de locomoção. Objetivos: Identificar a prevalência do uso de meios auxiliares de locomoção em pessoas com diabetes tipo 2, comparar variáveis sociodemográficas, clínicas, de qualidade de vida e desempenho ocupacional entre indivíduos que fazem ou não uso destes dispositivos e verificar a ocorrência de indicação, prescrição, treinamento e orientação. Método: Trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo de abordagem transversal descritiva realizado em duas etapas com pacientes da Coorte de Diabetes tipo 2 acompanhados regularmente no ambulatório em um hospital universitário. A etapa 1 envolveu pesquisa retrospectiva com 474 participantes. A etapa 2 foi realizada com participantes da primeira etapa. Resultados: Na etapa 1 foram identificados 51 usuários de meios auxiliares de locomoção: pessoas mais velhas, com maior tempo de diagnóstico, maior índice de massa corporal e complicações de saúde. Apresentavam também piores níveis de qualidade de vida e desempenho ocupacional. Na etapa 2, 29 desses 51 participantes foram avaliados, os mesmos usavam mais bengalas e em ambiente comunitário. A maioria não tinha recebido indicação e treinamento profissional para uso destes dispositivos. Considerações finais: A prescrição e o treinamento de meios auxiliares de locomoção devem ser realizados de forma cuidadosa por profissional especializado para otimizar a funcionalidade e participação social. Abstract Introduction: Type 2 diabetes can lead to complications that can compromise functional mobility, and it is sometimes necessary to use auxiliary means of mobility. Objectives: To identify the prevalence of the use auxiliary means of mobility in people with type 2 diabetes, to compare sociodemographic, clinical, quality of life and occupational performance variables among individuals who use or not use these devices and to verify the occurrence of indication, prescription, training and guidance. Method: This is a retrospective study with a cross-sectional descriptive approach carried out in two stages with patients from the Type 2 Diabetes Cohort regularly monitored at the outpatient clinic of a university hospital. Stage 1 involved a retrospective survey of 474 participants. Stage 2 was carried out with participants from the first stage. Results: In step 1, 51 users of auxiliary means of locomotion were identified: older people, with longer time of diagnosis, higher body mass index and health complications. They also had worse levels of quality of life and occupational performance. In step 2, 29 of these 51 participants were evaluated, they used more walking sticks and in a community environment. Most had not received any indication or professional training in the use of these devices. Final considerations: The prescription and training of auxiliary means of locomotion must be carried out carefully by a specialized professional to optimize functionality and social participation.Keywords: Diabetes mellitus type 2, Mobility limitation, Assistive technology. Resumen Introducción: la diabetes tipo 2 puede llevar complicaciones que pueden comprometer la movilidad funcional, y en ocasiones es necesario utilizar medios auxiliares de movilidad. Objetivos: Identificar la prevalencia del uso de medios auxiliares de locomoción en personas con diabetes tipo 2, comparar variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, de calidad de vida y desempeño ocupacional entre individuos que usan o no estos dispositivos y verificar la ocurrencia de indicación, prescripción, formación y orientación. Método: Se trata de un estudio retrospectivo con abordaje descriptivo transversal realizado en dos etapas con pacientes de la Cohorte de Diabetes Tipo 2 monitoreados regularmente en la consulta externa de un hospital universitario. La etapa 1 implicó una encuesta retrospectiva de 474 participantes. La etapa 2 se realizó con participantes de la primera etapa. Resultados: En el paso 1 se identificaron 51 usuarios de medios auxiliares de locomoción: personas mayores, con mayor tiempo de diagnóstico, mayor índice de masa corporal y complicaciones de salud. También tenían peores niveles de calidad de vida y desempeño ocupacional. En el paso 2, se evaluaron 29 de estos 51 participantes, usaron más bastones y en un ambiente comunitario. La mayoría no había recibido ninguna indicación o formación profesional en el uso de estos dispositivos. Consideraciones finales: La prescripción y entrenamiento de los medios auxiliares de locomoción debe ser realizada con cuidado por un profesional especializado para optimizar la funcionalidad y participación social.Palabras clave: Diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Limitación de movilidad. Tecnología de assistência


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
YUSRIALIS YUSRIALIS ◽  
KHORNELIS DEHOUTMAN

This study aims to determine and analyze the urgency of Zakat Intensification in Riau province which is an absolute thing to improve the collection results so that it can improve the quality of life and create sustainable community welfare in Riau Province. Technical research was carried out using literature and observation methods. The results showed that the Intensification of Zakat in Riau Province Urgen (Important and Urgent) to be immediately carried out by the Regional Government of Riau Province together with the Legislature and Zakat Institutions and other elements of society, is useful so that the people of Riau Province can play an active role (participate) better in the future. in management, especially in maximizing the collection of Zakat, Utilization and new initiatives for the revival of Zakat in Riau. Recovery in people who are reluctant to give zakat needs to be done. One way is: by regulating sanctions, both criminal in the Regional Regulation for anyone Muslim and Muslim who do not want to deposit their zakat is recorded and given proportional sanctions, the point is to maximize zakat. More importantly, the intensification of zakat must be able to bring prosperity, prosperity and justice to all communities in Riau Province, and the need for synergy between the Regional Government of Riau Province with Baznas and LAZNAS to create various programs to intensify the collection of Zakat in Riau


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