A guide for developing a hygiene promotion program to increase handwashing with soap
The article explores the underlying factors influencing unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles among adolescents in Kilifi County, Kenya. Using a qualitative approach, the study involved interviews and focus group discussions with adolescents, stakeholders, and young adults. Key findings include a... preference for unhealthy, carbohydrate-rich, and sugary foods over traditional and nutritious options, exacerbated by factors like low socioeconomic status, urbanization, and poor farming practices.
Sedentary behavior, such as gambling and extensive technology use, was prevalent, often replacing physical activity. Protective factors like school attendance, community-based services, and parental engagement were identified as mitigating risks. The study highlights the importance of ecological intervention strategies targeting intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community factors to address unhealthy behaviors and promote better health outcomes in adolescents.
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International Perspectives and Future Directions
To understand the mental health treatment gap in the Region of the Americas by examining the prevalence of mental health disorders, use of mental health services, and the global burden of disease.
Journal of Infection and Public Health 12 (2019) 213–223
A report submitted to the International Labour Organization, Geneva
Assessment in action series
Key Findings from Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Ukraine
Writing by Katya Burns
Editing by Paul Silva and Roxanne Saucier
CHWs demonstrated social commitment and purpose in the short term observed. The evaluation of the training of CHWs revealed that most demonstrated the necessary skills for referrals to prevent complications, caring for newborns and their mothers at home immediately after discharge from health care c...enters. CHW upskilling training on maternal-newborn services should be prioritized in the most affected areas.
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Opinión y análisis / Opinion and analysis
Rev Panam Salud Publica 38(3), 2015; Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2015;19(4):375–80
Manejo Clínico en COVID- 19 Recomendaciones para el manejo de pacientes
adultos con el diagnóstico de COVID‐19
Servicio de Infectología Clínica–Instituto de
Medicina Tropical Abril-2020
Paraguay
Desde Atencion primaria de salud
Consensual recommendations for outpatient management and home care
and home treatment of patients with COVID-19
Marzo 2020First Aid Guide
Psychological First Aid and Psychosocial Support for first responders SARS CoV-2 / COVID-19