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Sandstone mining and silicosis deaths in Rajasthan: a critical legal and policy analysis
Shamim Mohammad, Shivaraj Huchhanavar, Hifzur Rahman, Tariq Sultan Pasha International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The extant literature underlines the inadequacies of legal and policy frameworks addressing the safety and health concerns of sandstone mineworkers in India. Notably, Rajasthan, a state renowned for its extractive industries, mirrors these concerns. Against this backdrop, this paper aims to critically evaluate the relevant legal and policy landscape, with an emphasis on the recent central statute: the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions C...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shamim Mohammad Shivaraj Huchhanavar Hifzur Rahman Tariq Sultan Pasha Source Type: research

Improving healthcare for substance users: the moderating role of psychological flexibility on stigma, mental health, and quality of life
This study was based on a cross-sectional design and included 200 male patients with an age range of 18–65 years from 23 rehabilitation centers in four cities in Pakistan. The purposive sampling technique was used, and the sample size ranged from 4 to 23 participants for each site. Four scales were used to measure stigma, general mental health, quality of life and psychological flexibility in substance users.The data were analyzed using SPSS and Smart PLS, which showed that stigma (enacted, anticipated and internalized) had a detrimental effect on substance users’ mental health and quality of life. Additionally, psyc...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mahvia Gull Zartashia Kynat Javaid Kamran Khan Husnain Ali Chaudhry Source Type: research

The Indonesian national family planning program: progress and remaining challenges in implementing a rights-based approach
Budi Utomo, Sukma Rahayu, Elvira Liyanto, Nohan Arum Romadlona, Dewi Nuryana, Riznawaty Imma Aryanty, Melania Hidayat, Anggraini Sariastuti, Maria Gayatri, Robert Magnani International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Indonesia subscribes to rights-based principles of family planning. However, a chasm between principles and practice has long been noted on a global basis, and progress has not been well-documented. This paper aims to assess the extent to which the Indonesian national family planning program has evolved in a manner that is consistent with rights-based princ...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 17, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Budi Utomo Sukma Rahayu Elvira Liyanto Nohan Arum Romadlona Dewi Nuryana Riznawaty Imma Aryanty Melania Hidayat Anggraini Sariastuti Maria Gayatri Robert Magnani Source Type: research

Editorial
Theo Gavrielides International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp.313-315 (Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Theo Gavrielides Source Type: research

Comprehending women beliefs towards sustainable menstrual products – a fundamental step in healthcare
Prerna Ahuja, Navjit Singh International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Access to good menstrual products is a human rights issue. Yet, there are rising health concerns of women regarding traditional–plastic sanitary napkins. The usage of these products has raised apprehensions towards the environmental pollution due to the plastic content. The solution for both these issues lies in the sustainable menstrual products. As menstruation is a public health issue, this study aims to identify the role of health beliefs on attitude of women towards sustainable menstrual pro...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Prerna Ahuja Navjit Singh Source Type: research

Forecasting turnover intention: an analysis of psychological factors and perceived organizational support among healthcare professionals
This study based its findings on quantitative cross-sectional data. This study’s respondents were health-care professionals working in Saudi Arabia’s public and private health-care institutions.By using path analysis, this study’s findings reveal that, on the one hand, job stress (JS), psychological distress (PD) and perceived work exhaustion (PWE) have positive and significant effects on TOI. On the other hand, perceived organizational support (POS) is a positive and significant predictor of TOI.This study’s findings will help the Saudi Arabian Ministry and policymakers develop policies to encourage health profess...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - November 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed Mohammed A. Al Doghan Ummi Naiemah Saraih Bahadur Ali Soomro Source Type: research

Safeguarding human rights to health: a systematic review of supply chain impediments to safe medicines in developing nations
Arvinder P.S. Loomba International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- A key feature of human rights in health is access to safe, effective and affordable medicines. Pharmacovigilance is advocated for monitoring intended/unintended effects of medicines to assure their safety. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize knowledge about supply chain impediments to safe medicines in developing nations and contribute to future development of research in this field.This paper conducts a structured literature review based on Preferred Reporting Items for the Systematic Reviews and...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - August 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Arvinder P.S. Loomba Source Type: research

Comparative approach in public health social security: a legal case study of the Indonesian, France, and Singapore health systems
Sukri Paluttri International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This research paper aimed to study the legal structure of top-performing health governance systems and compare them with the Indonesian health social security system to identify the main differences and provide recommendations for Indonesian and other developing countries’ health policymakers and administrators.Using formative research with a conceptual approach and statute approach as method in this study. Data was gathered using the document study technique, which studies various documents, especially lega...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - August 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sukri Paluttri Source Type: research

Editorial 16:3
Theo Gavrielides International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. 16, No. 3, pp.209-211 (Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - July 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Theo Gavrielides Source Type: research

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on quality of work life of nurses – a major human rights component
This study aims to evaluate and compare the quality of work life (QWL) of nurses, in pre- and post-COVID-19 pandemic situations.The study adopts a descriptive research design. Data were collected during the pre- and post-pandemic periods. The target sampling unit of the study comprises nurses working in Bangalore city, Karnataka, India. The minimum sample size was determined (Bartlett et al., 2001) as 385. The scale validation is carried out. The factors for the present study were explored using exploratory factor analysis and confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis. Model fitness (proposed measurement model) is ensured ...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - June 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Nanjundeswaraswamy T.S. Sindu Bharath P. Nagesh Vignesh K.M. Source Type: research

Editorial
Theo Gavrielides International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp.117-119 (Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare)
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - June 27, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Theo Gavrielides Source Type: research

Historical prevalence of infectious diseases and gender equality in 122 countries
This study aims to examine the effects of the historical prevalence of infectious diseases on contemporary gender equality. Previous studies reveal the persistence of the effects of historical diseases on innovation, through the channel of culture.Drawing on the parasite stress theory, the authors propose a framework which argues that historical prevalence of infectious disease reduces contemporary gender equality. The study uses ordinary least squares and two-stage least squares in a cross-section with data from 122 countries between 2000 and 2021.This study provide support for the underlying hypothesis. Past diseases red...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - June 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Omang Ombolo Messono Simplice Asongu Vanessa Tchamyou Source Type: research

Status of primary healthcare services in a geographically disadvantageous area: a study of Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India
Barnali Biswas, Piyal Basu Roy, Ankita Saha, Abhijit Sarkar International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The locational disadvantage of a health-care centre often restricts adequate delivery of health-care services in an area. The purpose of this study is to examine the status of primary health-care services in such a geographically disadvantageous area which is confined by forests, tea gardens and undulating topography.Necessary secondary data of 13 primary health centres and 236 sub-centres has been collected from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Ba...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - May 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Barnali Biswas Piyal Basu Roy Ankita Saha Abhijit Sarkar Source Type: research

Mental health of university students of Pakistan and Germany and the right to health care
This study aims to examine the gender differences in mental health among Pakistan and German university students and focuses on their right to seek mental health care.Data on depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, as well as positive mental health (PMH), resilience, social support and life satisfaction, were gathered from Pakistani and German students.In contrast to the Pakistani group, where no such gender differences were seen, women in Germany reported higher degrees of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as a lower level of overall good mental health. In comparison to German men and women, Pakistani women scored ...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - May 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Akhtar Bibi Muyu Lin Julia Brailovskaia J ürgen Margraf Source Type: research

Occupational health and safety rights of hospital workers in relation to needle stick injuries exposure in Pakistan
This study is limited in terms of sampling size and quantification of NSI burden among health-care workers.Improved OHS management practices among health-care workers can control NSIs that ultimately ensure their workplace OHS rights. Health-care workers need OHS coverage in terms of awareness about potential workplace hazards and job training accordingly. Findings from extensive studies of a similar kind can give useful policy directions for workplace health management in health-care setup at the national level.This study highlights the importance of OHS coverage for health-care workers in hospitals. It reports different ...
Source: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare - May 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohsin Abbas Sidra Rafique Zaki-Ul-Zaman Asam Source Type: research