Children Crossing Streets: The Cognitive Task of Pedestrians Across Nations
Conclusions Taken together, it is concluded that safe child pedestrian engagement in LMICs is more complex, and may require more developed cognitive skill, than safe child pedestrian engagement in HICs. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 26, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Assessment of Surgical and Trauma Capacity in Potos í, Bolivia
Conclusions Surgical and trauma capacity in Potosí was most limited in personnel, infrastructure, and procedures at rural facilities, with greater personnel deficiencies than previously reported. Interventions should focus on increasing the number of surgical and anesthesia personnel in rural areas, with a particular focus on the reported desire for trauma management training. Results have been made available to key stakeholders in Potosí to inform targeted quality improvement interventions. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 25, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Point-of-Care Testing for Anemia, Diabetes, and Hypertension: A Pharmacy-Based Model in Lima, Peru
This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of training pharmacy workers to provide point-of-care testing for 3 chronic diseases—hypertension, diabetes, and anemia—to improve disease detection and awareness through private pharmacies. Methods We developed a multiphase training curriculum for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to build capacity for identification of risk factors, patient education, point-of-care testing, and referral for abnormal results. We conducted a pre-post evaluation with participants and evaluated results using Student t test for proportions. We conducted point-of-care testing with ...
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 24, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Rural-Urban Differences in Trends in the Wealth Index in Kenya: 1993-2009
Conclusion Wealth in Kenya increased over time, specifically in rural regions. Differences were identified in predictors of wealth by urban/rural residence, educational level, and gender of the head of household and should be taken into account when planning interventions to target those in disproportionately low wealth brackets. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 21, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Where We Fall Down: Tensions in Teaching Social Medicine and Global Health
Conclusions Although successful in generating transformative learning experiences, these courses expose significant fracture points worth interrogating as educators, activists, and global health practitioners. Ultimately, we have identified a need for building equitable partnerships and intentional community, embracing discomfort, and moving beyond reflection to praxis in global health education. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 17, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Prevalence and Predictors of Respiratory Diseases among Coal-based Sponge Iron Plant Workers: A Cross-sectional Study in Barjora, India
Conclusion Many coal-based sponge iron plant workers in Barjora report the presence of respiratory diseases, and the predictors such as overcrowding and poor quality housing were identified. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 12, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Indoor Particulate Matters, Microbial Count Assessments, and Wheezing Symptoms Among Toddlers in Urban Day Care Centers in the District of Seremban, Malaysia
Conclusions Urban DCCs are exposed to many air pollutants that may enter their buildings from various adjacent sources. The particle concentrations and presence of microbes in DCCs might increase the risk of exposed children for respiratory diseases, particularly asthma, in their later life. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 12, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Health Information Needs and Reliability of Sources Among Nondegree Health Sciences Students: A Prerequisite for Designing eHealth Literacy
Conclusion This study found that nondegree health sciences students have limited skills in EHIL. Thus, designing and incorporating EHIL skills programs into the curriculum of nondegree health sciences students is vital. EHIL is a requirement common to all health settings, learning environments, and levels of study. Our future intention is to design EHIL to support nondegree health sciences students to retrieve and use available health information resources on the Internet. (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - May 11, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
Practice, Knowledge, and Barriers for Screening of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Among High-Risk Chinese Patients
Publication date: Available online 19 April 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health Author(s): Kerui Xu, Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, Fedja A. Rochling, Jianjun Zhang, Paraskevi A. Farazi, Hongyan Peng, Hongmei Wang, Jiangtao Luo Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the leading causes of cancer deaths in China. Considering its poor prognosis when diagnosed late, Chinese guidelines recommend biannual screening for HCC with abdominal ultrasound and serum α-fetoprotein (AFP) test for high-risk populations. Objectives To investigate the practice, knowledge, and self-perceived barriers for HCC screening amon...
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 20, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Ethical Considerations When Sending Medical Trainees Abroad for Global Health Experiences
Publication date: Available online 19 April 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health Author(s): Sommer Aldulaimi, Victoria McCurry (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 20, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
“My Mother Got Annoyed”i
Publication date: Available online 13 April 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health Author(s): Casey Golomski (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 13, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Creating a New OSCE Program at One Medical School in Turkey
Publication date: January–February 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 83, Issue 1 Author(s): N. Bertelsen, S. Zabar, H. Lee, M. Demirhan (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Stronger Training Programs for Better Transitions and Improved Retention: The Experience of a Bridging Program to Facilitate the Transition from Medical School to Internship Training in Botswana
Publication date: January–February 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 83, Issue 1 Author(s): M.J. Peluso, C. Haverkamp, N. Tapela, R. Maoto, A. Bedada, S. Mantzor, R. Luckett, P. Saleeb, M. Haverkamp, M. Mosepele, D. Prozesky, O. Nkomazana, T. Barak (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Collaborative Nursing Leadership Field Course in Malawi
Publication date: January–February 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 83, Issue 1 Author(s): K. Baltzell, S. Rankin, J. Jere, S. Davis, E. Schell, M. Perera (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
Initial Outcomes for Program Monitoring of a Novel Multidisciplinary Global Health Fellowship and Global Health Delivery Model
Publication date: January–February 2017 Source:Annals of Global Health, Volume 83, Issue 1 Author(s): A. Aurrecoechea, R. Tittle, P.V. Le (Source: Annals of Global Health)
Source: Annals of Global Health - April 11, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research
