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Using Triangulation Methodology to Evaluate Reported Malaria Trends in the Urban Clinic of Maevatanana, Madagascar 2005-2010
(2012-09-13)The impact of malaria control programs has been widely investigated in recent years following the implementation of multifaceted control programs in many low-income countries. Some clinical studies show few signs of ... -
Exploring Barriers to the Utilization of Mental Health Services at the Policy and Facility Levels in Khartoum State, Sudan
(2012-09-13)This study took place in Khartoum state, Sudan from August 2011 to April 2012. The purpose of the study was to explore barriers to the utilization of mental health services in Khartoum state. The study was mixed in nature ... -
Systematic analysis of national, regional, and global trends in chronic kidney disease mortality, morbidity, and etiology
(2012-09-13)Chronic kidney disease is a major health and economic burden globally. The aim of this analysis is to fill the gap in the literature and provide estimates for (1) mortality of CKD as the primary cause of death, (2) morbidity ... -
An Evaluation of the Mongolian Red Cross Society's HIV/AIDS Response Program
(2012-09-13)<bold>Abstract</bold> An Evaluation of the Mongolian Red Cross Society's HIV/AIDS Response Program Tia S. Farrell Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Professor David Grembowski Department of Health Sciences <bold>Specific ... -
Living with Breast Cancer: Experiences and Perceptions of Women in Georgia
(2012-09-13)<italic>Aim</italic>: The purpose of this study is to improve understanding of the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of women in Georgia living with breast cancer so as to identify barriers and facilitators to breast health ... -
Impact on skills, knowledge and performance of public health leaders after participating in the University of Suriname Master of Public Health program
(2012-09-13)Like many developing countries, Suriname experiences challenges in maintaining a strong and qualified health workforce, including insufficient graduate training for individuals in public health leadership positions. The ... -
Stigma: A Contributing Factor to Depressive Symptoms in People with HIV Seeking Treatment at Gondar University Hospital
(2012-09-13)Introduction: Depression is the one of the most common mental health disorders that people with HIV experience, with some figures placing rates of depression among people with HIV as high as 50%. HIV related stigma has ... -
The magnitude of health managers turnover in Khartoum State Ministry of Health (KSMOH), Sudan 2005 - 2010.
(2012-09-13)Abstract The Magnitude of Health Managers Turnover in Khartoum State Ministry of Health (KSMOH), Sudan 2005 - 2010 Mohamed Ali Mohamed Alamin Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Assistant Clinical Professor Sarah Gimbel ... -
"It is not a sin going for the test": A qualitative study of attitudes towards HIV testing in Pentecostal churches in Mombasa, Kenya
(2012-09-13)In sub-Saharan Africa, religious leaders are highly revered. They are in a position to play an important role in response to the HIV epidemic. This study explored the attitudes of religious leaders towards HIV testing ... -
Evaluation of public transportation as a risk factor for active tuberculosis in Lima, Peru
(2012-09-13)Public transportation is a potential source of community transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). We conducted an observational study in Lima, Peru to examine the association between use of public transportation ... -
Smear Negative Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients: Treatment Outcomes and Factors Associated with Delay in Initiating Treatment Peru 2005-2010
(2012-09-13)Objectives: The primary aims of this study were to estimate the proportion of SnPTB in HIV co-infected patients, to identify the clinical, demographic, and radiographic factors associated with SnPTB, and to compare TB ... -
Unimproved water and sanitation: Reductions in prevalence, deaths, and DALYs in developing countries between 1980 and 2011
(2013-02-25)<bold> Introduction</bold> Access to safe water and improved sanitation is a critical indicator of development and is directly associated with child health outcomes, particularly diarrheal morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Can computers measure the chronic disease burden using survey questionnaires? The Symptomatic Diagnosis Study
(2013-02-25)Background Improved information collection systems are critical for more accurately estimating the burden of different chronic conditions around the world. Current estimates are limited by the low amount of medical resources ... -
Estimating child mortality and non-fatal outcomes of diarrheal diseases by etiology in 2010
(2013-02-25)<italic>Background</italic> In spite of a large burden of diarrhea in children, surprisingly very little is known about the cause-composition of the main pathogenic agents of diarrhea. This uncertainty around the burden ... -
Planning Ahead: Evaluating trends in modern contraceptive prevalence and contraception's effect on fertility rates between 1990 and 2010
(2013-02-25)As contraceptive prevalence is a key indicator of a country's population health and socioeconomic development, we seek to describe national and global trends in method-specific prevalence, and to quantify the effect of ... -
Trends in Iodine Deficiency Disorders from 1980 to 2010
(2013-02-25)"<bold>Background:</bold>" Iodine is an essential mineral for normal thyroid function and its deficiency is estimated to affect 2 billion people worldwide. The assessment of iodine deficiency has seen measurable changes ... -
The influence of mucosal inflammation on early events following SIV infection in rhesus macaques
(2013-02-25)Mucosal inflammation is associated with increased HIV infection. However, the virological and immunological mechanisms associated with mucosal inflammation are not well understood. The goal of the studies is to determine ... -
The Role of Nurse Midwife Technicians in Task Shifting in Malawi
(2013-02-25)<bold>Background</bold> The nursing role for all cadres of nurses in Malawi is shifting to add to their responsibilities. This shift is difficult for the nurse midwife technician cadre, due to the already unformed nature ...