Listar por tema "developing country"

Ordenar por:Orden:Resultados:

  • Addressing healthy aging populations in developing countries: Unlocking the opportunity of eHealth and mHealth 
    Henriquez-Camacho, Cesar; Losa, Juan; Miranda, J. Jaime; Cheyne, Natalie E. (BioMed Central, 2014)
    Aging societies worldwide propose a significant challenge to the model and organisation of the delivery of healthcare services. In developing countries, communicable and non-communicable diseases are affecting how the ...
  • Agreement Between the World Health Organization Algorithm and Lung Consolidation Identified Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Childhood Pneumonia by General Practitioners 
    Chavez, M.A.; Naithani, N.; Gilman, Robert Hugh; Tielsch, J.M.; Khatry, S.; Ellington, L.E.; Miranda, J. Jaime; Gurung, G.; Rodriguez, S.; Checkley, W. (Springer, 2015)
    Purpose: The World Health Organization (WHO) case management algorithm for acute lower respiratory infections has moderate sensitivity and poor specificity for the diagnosis of pneumonia. We sought to determine the feasibility ...
  • Antibiotic overuse in premature low-birth-weight infants in a developing country 
    Rueda, M.S.; Calderon-Anyosa, R.; Gonzales, J.; Turin, C.G.; Zea-Vera, A.; Zegarra, J.; Bellomo, S.; Cam, L.; Castaneda, A.; Ochoa Woodell, Theresa Jean (Wolters Kluwer Health, 2019)
    Background: Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of child morbidity and mortality, especially in premature and low birth weight infants. Prompt antibiotic therapy is warranted, but its inappropriate use leads to bacterial ...
  • Automatic diagnostics of tuberculosis using convolutional neural networks analysis of MODS digital images 
    Lopez-Garnier, Santiago; Sheen Cortavarria, Patricia; Zimic-Peralta, Mirko Juan (Public Library of Science, 2019)
    Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that causes ill health and death in millions of people each year worldwide. Timely diagnosis and treatment is key to full patient recovery. The Microscopic Observed Drug Susceptibility ...
  • Birth month associations with height, head circumference, and limb lengths among peruvian children 
    Pomeroy, Emma; Wells, Jonathan C. K.; Stanojevic, Sanja; Miranda, J. Jaime; Cole, Tim J.; Stock, Jay T. (Wiley, 2014)
    Associations between season of birth and body size, morbidity, and mortality have been widely documented, but it is unclear whether different parts of the body are differentially sensitive, and if such effects persist ...
  • Cash transfer and microfinance interventions for tuberculosis control: Review of the impact evidence and policy implications 
    Boccia, D.; Hargreaves, J.; Lönnroth, K.; Jaramillo, E.; Weiss, J.; Uplekar, M.; Porter, J.D.H.; Evans, Carlton Anthony William (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2011)
    Objective: To quantify the impact of cash transfer and microfinance interventions on a selected list of tuberculosis (TB) risk factors and assess their potential role in supporting TB control. DATA SOURCE: Published and ...
  • Co-occurrence of anxiety and depression amongst older adults in low-and middle-income countries: Findings from the 10/66 study 
    Prina, A.M.; Ferri, C.P.; Guerra Arteaga, Mariella; Brayne, C.; Prince, M. (Crambridge University Press, 2011)
    Background: There is relative little information about the prevalence and risk factors of co-morbid anxiety and depression in later life. These disorders are often associated with worse response to treatment than either ...
  • Combating non-communicable diseases: Potentials and challenges for community health workers in a digital age, a narrative review of the literature 
    Mishra, Shiva Raj; Lygidakis, Charilaos; Neupane, Dinesh; Gyawali, Bishal; Uwizihiwe, Jean Paul; Virani, Salim S.; Kallestrup, Per; Miranda, J. Jaime (Oxford University Press, 2019)
    The use of community health workers (CHWs) has been explored as a viable option to provide home health education, counselling and basic health care, notwithstanding their challenges in training and retention. In this ...
  • A comparative cross-cultural study of the prevalence of late life depression in low and middle income countries 
    Guerra Arteaga, Mariella; Prina, A.M.; Ferri, C.P.; Acosta, D.; Gallardo, S.; Huang, Y.; Jacob, K.S.; Jimenez-Velazquez, I.Z.; Llibre Rodriguez, J.J.; Liu, Z.; Salas, A.; Sosa, A.L.; Williams, J.D.; Uwakwe, R.; Prince, M. (Elsevier, 2016)
    Background: Current estimates of the prevalence of depression in later life mostly arise from studies carried out in Europe, North America and Asia. In this study we aimed to measure the prevalence of depression using a ...
  • Decolonising violence against women research: a study design for co-developing violence prevention interventions with communities in low and middle income countries (LMICs) 
    Mannell, J.; Amaama, S.A.; Boodoosingh, R.; Brown, L.; Calderon, María; Cowley-Malcolm, E.; Lowe, H.; Motta, A.; Shannon, G.; Tanielu, H.; Vergara, C.C. (BioMed Central, 2021)
    Background: There has been substantial progress in research on preventing violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the last 20 years. While the evidence suggests the potential of well-designed curriculum-based interventions ...
  • Detection and management of drug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients in lower-income countries 
    Ballif, M.; Nhandu, V.; Wood, R.; Dusingize, J.C.; Carter, E.J.; Cortes, C.P.; McGowan, C.C.; Diero, L.; Graber, C.; Renner, L.; Hawerlander, D.; Kiertiburanakul, S.; Du, Q.T.; Sterling, T.R.; Egger, M.; Fenner, L.; Ajayi, S.; Anastos, K.; Bashi, J.; Bishai, W.; Boulle, A.; Braitstein, P.; Carriquiry, G.; Carter, J.E.; Cegielski, P.; Chimbetete, C.; Conrad, J.; Davies, M.-A.; Duda, S.; Durier, N.; Eboua, T.F.; Gasser, A.; Geng, E.; Hardwicke, L.; Hoffmann, C.; Huebner, R.; Kancheya, N.; Kim, P.; Lameck, D.; Leroy, V.; Lewden, C.; Lindegren, M.L.; Mandalakas, A.; Maskew, M.; McKaig, R.; Mofenson, L.; Mpoudi-Etame, M.; Okwara, B.; Phiri, S.; Prasitsuebsai, W.; Petit, A.; Prozesky, H.; Reid, S.E.; Reubenson, G.; Sohn, A.; Vo, Q.; Walker, D.; Wehbe, F.; Wejse, C.; Wester, W.; Williams, C.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Yao, Z.; Yunihastuti, E.; Zhang, F.J.; Zhao, H.X.; Han, N.; Merati, T.P.; Wirawan, D.N.; Yuliana, F.; Ditangco, R.; Uy, E.; Bantique, R.; Phanuphak, P.; Ruxrungtham, K.; Avihingsanon, A.; Mengthaisong, T.; Sungkanuparph, S.; Sanmeema, N.; Chaiwarith, R.; Sirisanthana, T.; Kotarathititum, W.; Pham, T.T.; Cuong, D.D.; Ha, H.L.; Nguyen, V.K.; Bui, V.H.; Cao, T.T.; Sohn, A.H.; Petersen, B.; Cooper, D.A.; Law, M.G.; Jiamsakul, A.; Boettiger, D.C.; Wati, D.K.; Atmikasari, L.P.P.; Malino, I.Y.; Nallusamy, R.; Chan, K.C.; Lumbiganon, P.; Kosalaraksa, P.; Tharnprisan, P.; Udomphanit, T.; Chokephaibulkit, K.; Lapphra, K.; Phongsamart, W.; Wittawatmongkol, O.; Dung, K.T.K.; Lam, N.V.; An, P.N.; Loan, N.T.; Truong, H.K.; Du, T.Q.; Chau, N.H.; Do, C.V.; Ha, M.T.; Nipathakosol, P.; Kariminia, A.; Mutimura, E.; Gitembagara, A.; Tatwangire, J.; Izabelle, I.; Niyongabo, T.; Twizere, C.; Baramperanye, E.; Edmonds, A.; Yotebieng, M.; Azinyue, I.; Ayangma, L.; Yiannoutsos, C.; Ayaya, S.; Bukusi, E.A.; Lewis-Kulzer, J.; Somi, G.; Lyamuya, R.; Ngonyani, K.; Ssali, J.; Ssemuwemba, H.; Mwebesa, B.B.; Kambugu, A.; Hermans, S.; Nalugoda, F.; Jjingo, K.; Dickinsonn, D.; Eley, B.; Fritz, C.; Garone, D.; Giddy, J.; MacPhail, P.; Moultrie, H.; Ndirangu, J.; Pestilli, S.; Rabie, H.; Stringer, J.; Technau, K.; Kaeser, F.; Keiser, O.; Cornell, M.; Maxwell, N.; Zannou, D.M.; Ahouada, C.; Akakpo, J.; Ahomadegbé, C.; Gougounon-Houéto, A.; Azon-Kouanou, A.; Houngbé, F.; Sehonou, J.; Koumakpaï, S.; Alihonou, F.; D'Almeida, M.; Hodonou, I.; Hounhoui, G.; Sagbo, G.; Tossa-Bagnan, L.; Adjide, H.; Drabo, J.; Bognounou, R.; Dienderé, A.; Traore, E.; Zoungrana, L.; Zerbo, B.; Sawadogo, A.B.; Zoungrana, J.; Héma, A.; Soré, I.; Bado, G.; Tapsoba, A.; Yé, D.; Kouéta, F.; Ouedraogo, S.; Ouédraogo, R.; Hiembo, W.; Gansonré, M.; Messou, E.; Gnokoro, J.C.; Koné, M.; Kouakou, G.M.; Bosse, C.A.; Brou, K.; Assi, A.I.; Chenal, H.; Soppi, F.; Minga, A.; Abo, Y.; Eholié, S.P.; Amego, M.D.N.; Andavi, V.; Diallo, Z.; Ello, F.; Tanon, A.K.; Koule, S.O.; Anzan, K.C.; Guehi, C.; Aka, E.A.; Issouf, K.L.; Kouakou, J.-C.; N'Gbeche, M.-S.; Pety, T.; Avit-Edi, D.; Kouakou, K.; Moh, M.; Yao, V.A.; Folquet, M.A.; Dainguy, M.-E.; Kouakou, C.; Méa-Assande, V.T.; Oka-Berete, G.; Zobo, N.; Acquah, P.; Kokora, M.-B.; Eboua, T.F.; Timité-Konan, M.; Diecket Ahoussou, L.; Assouan, J.K.; Sami, M.F.; Kouadio, S.; Goka, B.; Welbeck, J.; Sackey, A.; Owiafe, S.N.; Da Silva, Z.J.; Paulo, J.; Rodrigues, A.; Da Silva, D.; Medina, C.; Oliviera-Souto, I.; Østergaard, L.; Laursen, A.; Sodemann, M.; Aaby, P.; Fomsgaard, A.; Erikstrup, C.; Eugen-Olsen, J.; Maïga, M.Y.; Diakité, F.F.; Kalle, A.; Katile, D.; Traore, H.A.; Minta, D.; Cissé, T.; Dembelé, M.; Doumbia, M.; Fomba, M.; Kaya, A.S.; Traoré, A.M.; Traoré, H.; Toure, A.A.; Dicko, F.; Sylla, M.; Berthé, A.; Traoré, H.C.; Koïta, A.; Koné, N.; N'Diaye, C.; Coulibaly, S.T.; Traoré, M.; Traoré, N.; Charurat, M.; Alim, G.; Dapiap, S.; Igbinoba, F.; Benson, O.; Adebamowo, C.; James, J.; Obaseki; Osakede, P.; Olasode, J.; Seydi, M.; Sow, P.S.; Diop, B.; Manga, N.M.; Tine, J.M.; Bassabi, C.C.; Sy, H.S.; Ba, A.; Diagne, A.; Dior, H.; Faye, M.; Gueye, R.D.; Mbaye, A.D.; Patassi, A.; Kotosso, A.; Kariyare, B.G.; Gbadamassi, G.; Komi, A.; Mensah-Zukong, K.E.; Pakpame, P.; Koko Lawson-Evi, A.; Atakouma, Y.; Takassi, E.; Djeha, A.; Ephoévi-gah, A.; El-Hadj Djibril, S.; Dabis, F.; Bissagnene, E.; Arrivé, E.; Coffie, P.; Ekouevi, D.; Jaquet, A.; Sasco, A.J.; Amani, D.; Azani, J.-C.; Balestre, E.; Bessekon, S.; Bohossou, F.; Gilbert, C.; Karcher, S.; Gonsan, J.M.; Le Carrou, J.; Lenaud, S.; Nchot, C.; Malateste, K.; Yao, A.R.; Siloué, B.; Clouet, G.; Dosso, M.; Doring, A.; Kouakou, A.; Rabourdin, E.; Rivenc, J.; Anglaret, X.; Ba, B.; Essanin, J.B.; Ciaranello, A.; Datté, S.; Desmonde, S.; Elvis Diby, J.-S.; Gottlieb, G.S.; Horo, A.G.; Kangah, S.N.; Malvy, D.; Meless, D.; Mounkaila-Harouna, A.; Ndondoki, C.; Shiboski, C.; Tchounga, B.; Thiébaut, R.; Wandeler, G.; McGowan, C.; Cahn, P.; Gotuzzo Herencia, José Eduardo; Wolff, M.; Grinsztejn, B.; Pape, J.; Padgett, D.; Madero, J.S. (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014)
    SETTING: Drug resistance threatens tuberculosis (TB) control, particularly among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected persons. OBJECTIVE: To describe practices in the prevention and management of drug-resistant TB ...
  • Epilepsy in poor regions of the world 
    Newton, C.R.; García Lescano, Héctor Hugo (Elsevier, 2012)
    Epilepsy is a common disorder, particularly in poor areas of the world, and can have a devastating effect on people with the disorder and their families. The burden of epilepsy in low-income countries is more than twice ...
  • Ethics issues in social media-based HIV prevention in low- and middle-income countries 
    Chiu, ChingChe J.; Menacho Alvirio, Luis Alberto; Fisher, C.; Young, Sean D. (Cambridge University Press, 2015)
    Questions have been raised regarding participants' safety and comfort when participating in e-health education programs. Although researchers have begun to explore this issue in the United States, little research has been ...
  • Excessive Sleepiness Prevalence in Public Transportation Drivers of a Developing Country 
    Risco, Jorge; Ruiz, Paulo; Mariños, Alejandro; Juarez, Alan; Ramos, Mariana; Samalvides Cuba, Frine; Vega Dienstmaier, Johann Martín; Krüger Malpartida, Hever Carlos; Vizcarra-Escobar, Darwin (Taylor and Francis, 2013)
    Objective: To determine the prevalence of excessive sleepiness (ES) in bus and auto-rickshaw drivers from Lima, Peru. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of Lima's bus and auto-rickshaw drivers to estimate ES ...
  • A Framework for Cervical Cancer Elimination in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review and Roadmap for Interventions and Research Priorities 
    Shin, Michelle B.; Liu, Gui; Mugo, Nelly; Garcia Funegra, Patricia Jannet; Rao, Darcy W.; Bayer, Cara J.; Eckert, Linda O.; Pinder, Leeya F.; Wasserheit, Judith N.; Barnabas, Ruanne V. (Frontiers Media, 2021)
    The World Health Organization announced an ambitious call for cervical cancer elimination worldwide. With existing prevention and treatment modalities, cervical cancer elimination is now within reach for high-income ...
  • Hunger pain: A poor indicator of peptic ulcer in a developing country 
    León-Barúa, Raúl; Bonilla, J.J.; Rodríguez, C.; Gilman, Robert Hugh; Biber, M.; Watanabe, J. (Wolters Kluwer Health, 1989)
    Endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum and stool examinations for ova and parasites were performed in 63 adult Peruvian patients with “hunger pain” (HP) and other dyspeptic symptoms. No lesion capable of provoking ...
  • Leg length, skull circumference, and the prevalence of dementia in low and middle income countries: A 10/66 population-based cross sectional survey 
    Prince, M.; Acosta, D.; Dangour, A.D.; Uauy, R.; Guerra Arteaga, Mariella; Huang, Y.; Jacob, K.S.; Llibre Rodriguez, J.J.; Salas, A.; Sosa, A.L.; Williams, J.D.; Acosta, I.; Albanese, E.; Dewey, M.E.; Ferri, C.P.; Stewart, R.; Gaona, C.; Jotheeswaran, A.T.; Kumar, P.S.; Li, S.; Guerra, J.C.L.; Rodriguez, D.; Rodriguez, G. (Crambridge University Press, 2011)
    Background: Adult leg length is influenced by nutrition in the first few years of life. Adult head circumference is an indicator of brain growth. There is a limited literature linking short legs and small skulls to an ...
  • Pregnancy outcomes associated with Cesarean deliveries in Peruvian public health facilities 
    Gonzales Rengifo, Gustavo Francisco; Tapia Aguirre, Vilma Lucrecia; Fort, Alfredo L.; Betran, Ana Pilar (Dove Medical Press, 2013)
    A continuous rise in the rate of cesarean deliveries has been reported in many countries over recent decades. This trend has prompted the emergence of a debate on the risks and benefits associated with cesarean section. ...
  • Private sector contributions and their effect on physician emigration in the developing world 
    Loh, Lawrence C.; Ugarte Gil, Cesar Augusto; Darko, Kwame (World Health Organization, 2013)
    Objective: To assess the effectiveness of care provided by mid-level health workers. Methods: Experimental and observational studies comparing mid-level health workers and higher level health workers were identified by a ...
  • Process evaluation in the field: global learnings from seven implementation research hypertension projects in low-and middle-income countries. 
    Limbani, Felix; Goudge, Jane; Joshi, Rohina; Maar, Marion A.; Miranda, J. Jaime; Oldenburg, Brian; Parker, Gary; Pesantes Villa, María Amalia; Riddell, Michaela A.; Salam, Abdul; Trieu, Kathy; Thrift, Amanda G.; Van Olmen, Josefien; Vedanthan, Rajesh; Webster, Ruth; Yeates, Karen; Webster, Jacqui (BioMed Central, 2019)
    BACKGROUND: Process evaluation is increasingly recognized as an important component of effective implementation research and yet, there has been surprisingly little work to understand what constitutes best practice. ...

Buscar en el Repositorio

Listar

Panel de Control