Search for dissertations about: "Health extension programme"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Health extension programme.

  2. 1. Improving efficiency, access to and quality of the rural health extension programme in Tigray, Ethiopia : the case of malaria diagnosis and treatment

    Author : Hailemariam Lemma; Miguel San Sebastian; Curt Löfgren; Wakgari Deressa; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health extension programme; Malaria; Rapid diagnostic test; Acess health care; Efficiency; Cost-effectiveness; Adherence; Community health worker.; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Introduction: Ensuring universal access to primary health care (PHC) is a key component of the Ethiopian nationalhealth policy. The policy also emphasises promoting and enhancing national self-reliance in health development bymobilizing and efficiently utilizing resources including community participation. READ MORE

  4. 2. Effects and experiences of high-intensity functional exercise programmes among older people with physical or cognitive impairment

    Author : Nina Lindelöf; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sjukgymnastik; Physiotherapy;

    Abstract : Exercise programmes with functional exercises improve lower-limb strength, balance, and gait ability in older people. Exercising at high intensity produce better results than low-intensity training. Perceptions and experiences of exercise impact on motivation to and attendance in exercise programmes. READ MORE

  5. 3. Integrated community-based management of severe acute child malnutrition : Studies from rural Southern Ethiopia

    Author : Elazar Tadesse; Eva-Charlotte Ekström; Anders Hjern; Pia Olsson; Yemane Berehane; Tahmeed Ahmed; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Severe acute malnutrition; integrated outpatient therapeutic programme; programme outcome; recovery; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the community-based Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) as a standard treatment protocol for the management of uncomplicated Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at the community level. OTP has been scaled up and integrated into the existing grassroots level government health systems in several developing countries. READ MORE

  6. 4. Living with inflammatory bowel disease : health-related quality of life, worries, and stress

    Author : Susanna Jäghult; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Inflammatory bowel disease;

    Abstract : Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a number of worries and concerns related to the disease, and in comparison with a general population their health-related quality of life is impaired. These patients need disease-related information and education. READ MORE

  7. 5. Tuberculosis control in Vietnam : directly observed treatment, short-course (DOTS) : the role of information and education

    Author : Nguyen Phuong Hoa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Tuberculosis; DOTS; knowledge; practice; health seeking behaviour; case detection; Vietnam.;

    Abstract : Background: In 1993, the WHO declared tuberculosis (TB) a global emergency. At the same time, the DOTS strategy was recommended for controlling TB. DOTS focuses on sputum smear positive pulmonary TB patients who present themselves to a health facility for diagnosis. READ MORE