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Mortality changes after grants from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria: an econometric analysis from 1995 to 2010

Yan I.; Korenromp E.; Bendavid E. et al. BMC Public Health (2015) C2

Between 2012 and 2016, development assistance for HIV/AIDS decreased by 20·0%; domestic financing is therefore critical to sustaining the response to HIV/AIDS. To understand whether domestic resources could fill the financing gaps created by declines in development assistance, we aimed to track spe... more

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Infrastructure, policy and regulatory interventions to increase physical activity to prevent cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: a systematic review

Durão, S.; Burns, J.; Schmidt, B. et al. BMC Public Health (2023) CC

Background Noncommunicable diseases are major contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Modifying the risk factors for these conditions, such as physical inactivity, is thus essential. Addressing the context or circumstances in which physical activity occurs may promote physical activity a...t a population level. We assessed the effects of infrastructure, policy or regulatory interventions for increasing physical activity. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase and clinicaltrials.gov to identify randomised controlled trials (RCTs), controlled before-after (CBAs) studies, and interrupted time series (ITS) studies assessing population-level infrastructure or policy and regulatory interventions to increase physical activity. We were interested in the effects of these interventions on physical activity, body weight and related measures, blood pressure, and CVD and type 2 diabetes morbidity and mortality, and on other secondary outcomes. Screening and data extraction was done in duplicate, with risk of bias was using an adapted Cochrane risk of bias tool. Due to high levels of heterogeneity, we synthesised the evidence based on effect direction. Results We included 33 studies, mostly conducted in high-income countries. Of these, 13 assessed infrastructure changes to green or other spaces to promote physical activity and 18 infrastructure changes to promote active transport. The effects of identified interventions on physical activity, body weight and blood pressure varied across studies (very low certainty evidence); thus, we remain very uncertain about the effects of these interventions. Two studies assessed the effects of policy and regulatory interventions; one provided free access to physical activity facilities and showed that it may have beneficial effects on physical activity (low certainty evidence). The other provided free bus travel for youth, with intervention effects varying across studies (very low certainty evidence). Conclusions Evidence from 33 studies assessing infrastructure, policy and regulatory interventions for increasing physical activity showed varying results. The certainty of the evidence was mostly very low, due to study designs included and inconsistent findings between studies. Despite this drawback, the evidence indicates that providing access to physical activity facilities may be beneficial; however this finding is based on only one study. Implementation of these interventions requires full consideration of contextual factors, especially in low resource settings. more

Access to health care for people with disabilities in rural Malawi: what are the barriers?

Harrison, J.A.K.; Thomson, R.; Banda, H.T. et al. BMC Public Health (2020) CC

People with disabilities experience significant health inequalities. In Malawi, where most individuals live in low-income rural settings, many of these inequalities are exacerbated by restricted access to health care services. This qualitative study explores the barriers to health care access experi... more

Trends in silicosis prevalence and the healthy worker effect among gold miners in South Africa: a prevalence study with follow up of employment status

Knight, D.; Ehrlich, R.; Fielding, K.; et al. BMC Public Health (2015) CC2

Given the intimate association between silicosis and tuberculosis, understanding the epidemiology of the South African gold mining industry silicosis epidemic is essential to current initiatives to control both silicosis and tuberculosis in this population, one of the most heavily affected globally.... more

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Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) HHS Publication (2013) C2

Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. Disasters also may leave them with long-lasting harmful effects. When children experience a trauma, watch it on TV, or overhear others discussing it, they can feel scared, confused, or anxious. You... more

Guia sobre direitos sexuais e reprodutivos das mulheres durante a pandemia da COVID-19

Defensoria Pública do Estado de São Paulo (2020) C2

Guia sobre direitos sexuais e reprodutivos das mulheres durante a pandemia da COVID-19 - Contracepção, aborto legal, gestação, parto e pós-parto

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The Handwashing Handbook

The Global Public Private Partnership for Handwashing The World Bank Group (2020) CC

A guide for developing a hygiene promotion program to increase handwashing with soap

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Kenya:Strategic Plan 2008-2012

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Kenya (2008) C1

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National Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Malaria in Kenya
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Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Medical Services (2010) C1

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National Guidelines for Vitamin A programm in Bangladesh

Institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN) et al Micronutrient Initiative (2008) C1

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National Guidelines on Management of Sexual Violence in Kenya

Ministry of Public Health& Sanitation. Ministry of Medical Services. Kenya (2009) C1

Guidelines for the Management of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Kenya

Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Kenya (2010) CC

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After a Child's Immunisation - English
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Auckland Regional Public Health Service (2016) C1

More information and languages can be found here: http://www.refugeehealth.govt.nz/resources/leaflets-and-fact-sheets/leaflets-by-topic/babies-and-children

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After a Child's Immunisation - Arabic

Auckland Regional Public Health Service (2016) C1

More information and languages can be found here: http://www.refugeehealth.govt.nz/resources/leaflets-and-fact-sheets/leaflets-by-topic/babies-and-children