Search for dissertations about: "syndromic case management"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words syndromic case management.

2. 1. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic

   Author : Amphoy Sihavong; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Reproductive tract infection; prevalence; syndromic case management; antimicrobial self-medication; community; perception; treatment-seeking behaviour; competence; health provider; Lao PDR;

   Abstract : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. READ MORE

4. 2. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control

   Author : Pham Thi Lan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Sexually transmitted infections; reproductive tract infections; prevalence; knowledge; perception; attitude; health-seeking pattern; community; healthcare provider; rural; Vietnam;

   Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. READ MORE

5. 3. Towards good pharmacy practice in Hanoi : a multi-intervention study in private sector

   Author : Nguyen Thi Kim Chuc; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Private pharmacies; Good Pharmacy Practice; randomised controlled trial; multiintervention; Simulated Client Method; interview; case management; ARI; STD; steroids; antibiotics; Vietnam.;

   Abstract : This thesis describes the quality of private pharmacy practice and assesses the effects of an intervention package on knowledge and practice of private pharmacy staff in Hanoi, Vietnam. The study types used were a case study and a randomised controlled trial. In the case study, two private pharmacies were included. READ MORE

6. 4. Selling drugs or providing health care? The role of private pharmacies and drugstores, examples from Zimbabwe and Tanzania

   Author : Nina Viberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: In low-income countries many people do not have access to formal health care because of poverty and weak health systems. Instead people seek care at private pharmacies and drugstores. Infectious diseases such as sexually transmitted infections (STI) and diarrhoea are common and access to correct management is of big importance. READ MORE

7. 5. Control of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections : studies in Tanzania and Zambia

   Author : Stefan Hanson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : HIV; STI; ART; Health Sector Reform; imbalanced plans; prioriterisation; disease determinants; local context; prevention.;

   Abstract : Background: Efforts to control STI/HIV in sub-Saharan Africa has met with difficulties. Although the epidemic seems to be levelling off, prevalence and incidence are still high in many parts. In spite of 20 years of HIV control activities little or no behavioural change has been reported in Tanzania. READ MORE