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Traditional Birth Attendance (TBA) in a health system: what are the

Involving trained TBAs in reproductive health care has several advantages, including ease of access to reproductive care and delivery of care to women in the community. … See more

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Implementing what works: a case study of integrated primary …

WebRevitalising primary health care (PHC) and the need to reach MDG targets requires developing countries to adapt current evidence about effective health systems …

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Cultural aspects of primary healthcare in india: A case- based …

WebDelivering quality primary care to large populations is always challenging, and that is certainly the case in India. While the sheer magnitude of patients can create …

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Primary healthcare system and practice characteristics in …

WebIt is crucial to adapt and improve the (primary) health care systems of countries to prepare for future patient profiles and their related needs. The main aim of …

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Family characteristics and the use of maternal health services: a

WebMaternal health services are important to ensure women and children’s health, which is the base of human sustainable development. Despite the benefits of …

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Paradigms of family medicine: bridging traditions with new …

WebFamily medicine/general practice remains the foundation stone of health service in the community. As the most interesting and challenging of medical disciplines …

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Health-related quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis

WebMeasurement of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among patients with osteoarthritis (OA) helps the health care provider to understand the impact of the …

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Primary care in the Asia-Pacific region: challenges and solutions

WebYet these health issues are managed by diverse health care systems, with different proportions of primary, secondary and tertiary care, access to health care and …

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The cultural context of teaching and learning sexual health care

WebIn contrast to many western nations where family medicine is a cornerstone of the primary care workforce, in Japan the specialty is still developing. A number of …

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Knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding osteoporosis among …

WebOsteoporosis is a major health concern around the world. The disease results in porous bones causing reduction in bone density and strength increasing the …

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Prevalence of insomnia and its impact on daily function amongst

WebInsomnia is a common public health problem and the prevalence and impact of insomnia in primary care attendees is not well documented in the Asian population. To …

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Family resources study: part 1: family resources, family function …

WebBackground Severe illness can disrupt family life, cause family dysfunction, strain resources, and cause caregiver burden. The family's ability to cope with crises …

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Attitudes, barriers, and enablers towards conducting primary care

WebOf the approximately US$ 240 billion dollars spent worldwide on health research each year (2010 data), approximately 90% is used to fund research on health …

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A descriptive study of knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding

WebOsteoporosis is a global health problem. Osteoporosis and fractures secondary to osteoporosis are an important cause of mortality and morbidity …

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Cancer-related post-treatment pain and its impact on health …

WebPost-treatment pain has been suggested as an important indicator for health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with breast cancer. Therefore, this …

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Bridging the gap in ageing: Translating policies into practice in

WebPopulation ageing is poised to become a major challenge to the health system as Malaysia progresses to becoming a developed nation by 2020. This article …

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Patients’ perspectives regarding hospital visits in the universal

WebA universal health coverage policy was implemented in Thailand in 2002 and led to an increase in accessibility to, and equity of, healthcare services. The Thai …

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Assessing physical activity in daily life, exercise, and sedentary

WebBackground Noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are global public health issues. Physical activity, exercise and sedentary behavior are important lifestyle …

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Subjects with colour vision deficiency in the community: what do

WebBackground Congenital colour vision deficiency (CVD) has a prevalence of 8% for men and 0.4% for women. Amongst people born with normal colour vision, the …

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Patients’ experience of using primary care services in the context …

WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation on universal coverage has been implemented in Indonesia as Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN). It …

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A systematic review of burnout among doctors in China: a cultural

WebThe primary health care policy is very mature in Europe, with each citizen enrolled to the care of his own family doctor in the community with long-term relationship. …

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Evaluation of attitude to, knowledge of and barriers toward …

WebPlans to increase the role of students in health research require data on students’ knowledge and views of research. The aim of the study was to evaluate these …

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